History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 337, §§ 2, 3; Ga. L. 2016, p. 752, § 2/HB 1058; Ga. L. 2020, p. 55, § 8/SB 372.
The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, substituted “sexually transmitted” for “venereal” twice in the first sentence of subsection (a).
Cross references.
Consent for surgical or medical treatment generally, T. 31, C. 9.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Control of Sexually Transmitted Disease
§ 31-17-1. Enumeration of Diseases Deemed Dangerous to Public Health
§ 31-17-2. Report of Diagnosis or Treatment to Health Authorities
§ 31-17-3. Examination and Treatment by Health Authorities
§ 31-17-4. Serologic Tests of Pregnant Women
§ 31-17-4.1. Chlamydia Screening Test
§ 31-17-4.2. Hiv and Syphilis Pregnancy Screening
§ 31-17-5. Prophylactic Treatment at Childbirth
§ 31-17-6. Regulation of Laboratories