History. Code 1981, § 31-8-193 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 1/HB 166; Ga. L. 2008, p. 354, § 2/HB 1222; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 31/HB 942.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2005, “July 1, 2005,” was substituted for “the effective date of this article” in the last sentence of subsection (a); a semicolon was substituted for a period at the end of paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5); and “; and” was substituted for a period at the end of paragraph (b)(6).
Administrative rules and regulations.
Georgia Volunteer Health Program, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Public Health, Volunteer Programs, Subject 511-7-1.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 8 - “Health Share” Volunteers in Medicine
§ 31-8-191. Legislative Findings and Intent
§ 31-8-193. Establishment of Program; Contracts With Health Care Providers
§ 31-8-194. Notice to Patients Required
§ 31-8-195. Volunteers to Provide Services
§ 31-8-195.1. Sovereign Immunity Protection for Health Care Professionals in Safety Net Clinics
§ 31-8-196. Exemption From Employment Regulations
§ 31-8-197. Annual Report of Claims Statistics
§ 31-8-199. Department’s Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance
§ 31-8-200. Adoption of Rules and Regulations
§ 31-8-201. Applicability; Preservation of the State’s Rights Under the Tort Claims Act