History. Code 1981, § 37-1-27 , enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-1/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 5-20/HB 214.
Cross references.
Training of public school personnel in suicide prevention and awareness; no duty of care imposed, § 20-2-779.1 .
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 1 - Governing and Regulation of Mental Health
Article 2 - Powers and Duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
§ 37-1-20. Obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
§ 37-1-21. Institutional Powers and Duties
§ 37-1-23. Rules of Practice and Procedure; Availability
§ 37-1-24. Use of Psychologist or Physician in Lieu of One Another
§ 37-1-25. Purchase of Real Property Authorized
§ 37-1-26. Sale of Surplus Products
§ 37-1-27. Legislative Findings; Suicide Prevention Program; Implementation