No person, private or public organization, political subdivision, or other governmental agency may operate a hospice as defined in Code Section 31-7-172 without first obtaining license from the department. A license issued under this article is not assignable or transferable and must be separate from any existing license and is subject to suspension or revocation at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of this article or with the appropriate regulations promulgated by the department.
History. Code 1981, § 31-7-173 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1317, § 2.
Editor’s notes.
For application of this statute in 2020 and 2021, see Executive Orders 04.08.20.03, 09.15.20.01, 09.30.20.02, 10.15.20.01, 10.30.20.02, 11.13.20.01, 11.30.20.02, 12.08.20.01, 12.30.20.02, 01.15.21.01, 01.29.21.02, 02.15.21.01, 02.26.21.02, 03.12.21.01, 03.31.21.03, 04.30.21.01, and 05.28.21.02.
A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 and 2021 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities
§ 31-7-171. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§ 31-7-174. Application for License
§ 31-7-175. Administration of Article
§ 31-7-176. Responsibilities of Provider of Hospice Care