History. Code 1981, § 45-22-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1778, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1304, § 6; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 45; Ga. L. 2015, p. 911, § 2/HB 278.
The 2015 amendment, effective January 1, 2016, deleted former subsection (c), which read: “The department shall be responsible for the dissemination of appropriate information available on the nature and hazards of hazardous chemicals. The department shall promptly assist employers and employees with inquiries concerning the hazardous nature of such chemicals.”
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1991, “federal act” was substituted for “federal Act” throughout subsection (b).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 22 - Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know
§ 45-22-3. Labeling Requirements
§ 45-22-4. Responsibility of Public Contractors Who Introduce Hazardous Materials Into Workplace
§ 45-22-5. Exclusions From Chapter; Exclusions From Labeling Requirements
§ 45-22-6. Rules and Regulations; Consultation
§ 45-22-7. Material Safety Data Sheets; Notice to Employees; Rights of Employees
§ 45-22-8. Information and Training Standards
§ 45-22-9. Publication by Employers of List of Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace
§ 45-22-10. Unlawful Discharge, Disciplining, or Discrimination Against Employees