The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to, affect, or invalidate a living will or durable power of attorney for health care executed prior to July 1, 2007, to which the provisions of former Chapter 32 or Chapter 36 of this title shall continue to apply, nor shall it affect any claim, right, or remedy that accrued prior to July 1, 2007.
History. Code 1981, § 31-32-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 133, § 2/HB 24.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 32 - Advance Directives for Health Care
§ 31-32-3. Savings Clause for Existing Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care
§ 31-32-5. Execution; Use of Form or Other Forms; Witnesses; Copies; Amendment
§ 31-32-6. Revocation; Declarant’s Marriage or Appointment of a Guardian
§ 31-32-7. Duties and Responsibilities of Health Care Agents
§ 31-32-8. Duties and Responsibilities of Health Care Providers
§ 31-32-10. Immunity From Liability or Disciplinary Action
§ 31-32-11. Advance Directive for Health Care’s Relationship to Criminal and Insurance Laws
§ 31-32-12. Restriction on Requiring and Preparing Advance Directives for Health Care
§ 31-32-13. Penalties and Legal Sanctions for Violations
§ 31-32-14. Effect of Chapter on Other Legal Rights and Duties