As used in this article, the term:
(1.1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.
History. Code 1933, § 88-1901a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-16/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 227, § 18/SB 178; Ga. L. 2014, p. 477, § 1/SB 207.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, “Department of Community Health” was substituted for “department” in paragraph (2).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
§ 31-8-50. Declaration of Policy
§ 31-8-52. Establishment of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
§ 31-8-53. Duties of State Ombudsman
§ 31-8-54. Duties of Community Ombudsmen
§ 31-8-56. Resolution of Complaints
§ 31-8-59. Notice to Residents
§ 31-8-61. Liability for Provision of Information