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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-1-1. Maintenance of Information and Referral Service for Persons and Organizations Desiring to Donate Food to Nonprofit Organizations; Inspection of Donated Food - History. Code 1933, § 105-1106, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
Chapter 2 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-2-1. Definitions of and Standards for Lard, Mixed Edible Fats, and Cottonseed Oils - The standards for lard, mixed edible fats, and cottonseed oils...
§ 26-2-2. Meat, Fish, and Poultry to Be Sold by Net Weight; Exceptions; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 75, §§ 1, 2.
§ 26-2-3. Obstruction of Inspectors and Others in Performance of Duties - Any manufacturer, dealer, or other person who shall impede, obstruct,...
§ 26-2-4. Labeling, Sale, or Advertising of Spring Water - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food
§ 26-2-20. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Food Act.”...
§ 26-2-21. Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-22. Prohibited Acts - The following acts and the causing thereof within this state...
§ 26-2-23. Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-2-22 - In addition to the remedies provided for in this article,...
§ 26-2-24. Penalty for Violation of Code Section 26-2-22; Exceptions - Any person who violates Code Section 26-2-22 shall be guilty...
§ 26-2-25. Licensing of Food Sales Establishments; Revocation; Notice and Hearing; Transferability; Posting of License; Fees; Rules and Regulations - Click to view History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 66, §...
§ 26-2-26. When Food Deemed Adulterated - A food shall be deemed to be adulterated if: History....
§ 26-2-27. Poisonous or Deleterious Substances in Food; Exception for Required Substances - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 13.
§ 26-2-27.1. Testing of Specimens From Food Processing Centers; Consistency in Standards; Cost; Retention of Records From Testing; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-27.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-28. When Food Deemed Misbranded - A food shall be deemed to be misbranded if: However,...
§ 26-2-29. Misleading Advertisements; Certain Practices Declared Misleading - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-30. Factors to Be Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Labels or Advertisements Are Misleading - If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the...
§ 26-2-30.1. Beef Produced Without Antibiotics or Growth Hormones; “Georgia Lean” Beef - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-32. Honey and Imitation Honey Labels - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 450, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-33. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner; Employment of Personnel - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-34. Promulgation of Regulations; Notice and Hearing for Proposed Amendments; Variances or Waivers - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-34.1. Confidential Information - The following information, records, and data obtained by the Department...
§ 26-2-35. Food Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 9.
§ 26-2-36. Right of Entry in Food Establishments and Transport Vehicles; Examination of Samples Obtained - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-37. Temporary Permits - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 12.
§ 26-2-38. Detention or Embargo of Adulterated or Misbranded Food - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-39. Summaries of Judgments, Decrees, and Court Orders; Dissemination of Information in the Interest of Health and Protection of Consumers Against Fraud - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 17.
§ 26-2-40. Minor Violations of Article - Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the...
§ 26-2-41. Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding - It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to...
Article 3 - Meat Inspection
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-2-60. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Georgia Meat Inspection...
§ 26-2-61. Legislative Intent - Meat and meat food products are an important source of...
§ 26-2-62. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (13.1) “Nontraditional livestock”...
§ 26-2-63. Federal and State Cooperation - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 20. U.S. Code....
§ 26-2-64. Concurrent Enforcement Jurisdiction - Consistent with the Federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. Section...
Part 2 - Enforcement of Article
§ 26-2-80. Promulgation of Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate, from time to time,...
§ 26-2-81. Powers of Commissioner; Access to Documentary Evidence and Witnesses; False Reports; Failure to File Reports - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 27; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-82. Administrative Penalties; Judicial Review - The Commissioner, in order to enforce this article or any...
§ 26-2-83. Withdrawal of Meat Inspection Service - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 21.
§ 26-2-84. Detention of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products Suspected of Being Adulterated or Misbranded; Removal of Official Marks - Whenever any carcass, part of a carcass, meat, or meat...
§ 26-2-85. Seizure and Condemnation of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products; Release Bond; Costs - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 23; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-86. Injunctions - In addition to other remedies provided for in this article,...
§ 26-2-87. Minor Violations - Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the...
§ 26-2-88. Penalties for Fraud or Distribution of Adulterated Articles; Penalties for Slaughter or Distribution of Diseased or Cancerous Animals - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, §§ 25, 29; Ga....
Part 3 - Inspection of Animals, Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products; Adulteration and Misbranding
§ 26-2-100. Duties of Inspectors - The Commissioner shall appoint, from time to time, inspectors to...
§ 26-2-100.1. Examinations and Inspections of Nontraditional Livestock Carcasses, Meats, and Meat Food Products - All examinations and inspections of nontraditional livestock carcasses and parts...
§ 26-2-101. Inspections and Examinations; Administration in Conjunction With Article 2 of This Chapter - All inspections and examinations made under this article shall be...
§ 26-2-102. Inspection of Animals Prior to Slaughter or Preparation; Examination and Slaughtering of Diseased Animals; Examination and Inspection of Method; Right of Commissioner to Deny or Suspend Inspections - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-103. Post-Mortem Inspection and Marking of Carcasses and Parts; Disposition of Condemned Carcasses and Parts; Reinspection; Removal of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-104. Inspection of Carcasses, Parts, Meat, and Meat Products Brought Into or Returned to Slaughtering or Packing Establishments; Limitations on Entry of Carcasses, Parts, Meat, and Meat Products - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-105. Inspection of Meat Food Products Where Prepared; Inspection Markings; Disposition of Condemned Meat Food Products; Removal of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 6.
§ 26-2-106. Inspection of Meat and Meat Food Products in Retail and Other Food Service Establishments; Disposition of Condemned Meat; Sale or Display of Noninspected Meat or Meat Food Products - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 56, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-107. Labeling of Meat, Meat Food Products, and Carcasses; Standards and Definitions; Use of False or Misleading Labels or Containers - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 7.
§ 26-2-108. Sanitary Inspections of Slaughter and Packing Establishments; Sanitation Regulations; Labeling Adulterated Meat and Meat Food Products - The Commissioner shall cause to be made, by experts in...
§ 26-2-109. Inspection of Animals and Food Products Thereof Slaughtered and Prepared at Nighttime - The Commissioner shall cause an examination and inspection of all...
§ 26-2-110. Slaughter, Preparation, Sale, or Transportation of Animals, Meat, or Meat Food Products Generally - No person, firm, or corporation shall, with respect to any...
§ 26-2-110.1. Approved Methods for Handling and Slaughtering of Animals; Designation by Commissioner of Methods of Handling and Slaughtering - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 657, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-111. Labeling and Preparation of Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products of Equines - No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, transport, offer for...
§ 26-2-112. Inspection Exceptions; Labeling and Handling of Custom Slaughtered and Prepared Meat or Meat Food Products - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-113. Storage and Handling Regulations for Carcasses, Meat, and Meat Food Products - The Commissioner may by regulations prescribe conditions under which carcasses,...
§ 26-2-114. Fraudulent Practices - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 11.
§ 26-2-115. Use of “Georgia” in Trademark, Trade Name, Service Mark, or Advertisement - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 757, § 1. Cross references....
§ 26-2-116. Applicability of Part to Federally Inspected Slaughtering and Packing Establishments - The ante mortem, post-mortem, and sanitary inspection services provided for...
Part 4 - Meat Processors and Related Industries
§ 26-2-130. Buying, Selling, Transporting, or Receiving of Dead, Dying, Disabled, or Diseased Animals - No person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of...
§ 26-2-131. Registration of Dealers in Dead, Dying, Diseased, or Disabled Animals - No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in business as...
§ 26-2-132. Maintenance and Inspection of Records - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 1028, § 17; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-133. Identification of Carcasses, Meat, or Meat Food Products Not Intended for Human Use - No person, firm, or corporation shall buy, sell, transport, offer...
Article 4 - Advertisement and Sale of Meat Generally
§ 26-2-150. Legislative Intent - The General Assembly declares that purchasers and consumers have a...
§ 26-2-151. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Deceptive Advertising of Meat - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate and adopt...
§ 26-2-152. Advertisement or Sale of Beef, Pork, and Lamb; “Bait and Switch” Advertising - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1030, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-153. Sale of Partial or Whole Carcasses - It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, company,...
§ 26-2-154. Penalty for Violation of Code Sections 26-2-150 Through 26-2-153 - Any person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation violating the provisions...
§ 26-2-155. Food Service Establishment Display of Information if Serving Imported Beef - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 917, §§ 1, 2.
§ 26-2-156. Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption or Other Purposes - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 846, §§ 1, 3. Cross...
§ 26-2-157. Sale of Horse Meat — Sign; Label - No horse meat shall be sold or offered for sale...
§ 26-2-158. Sale of Horse Meat — Seller to Inform Purchaser - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation...
§ 26-2-159. Promulgation of Regulations - The Department of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate proper regulations...
§ 26-2-160. Sale of Dog Meat for Human Consumption; Label on Packages - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation...
§ 26-2-161. Penalty for Violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160 - Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of Code...
Article 5 - Animals Suspected of Bearing Any Residue Causing Contaminated Meat
§ 26-2-180. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-181. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to...
§ 26-2-182. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Inspection and Quarantine; Notice to Owners or Keepers - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 2. Cross references....
§ 26-2-183. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Sampling; Removal From Quarantine on Order of Commissioner - All animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of...
§ 26-2-184. Animals, Poultry, or Products Thereof Suspected of Bearing Substance Causing Contamination — Destruction; Compliance With Federal Tolerances - If animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products quarantined or...
§ 26-2-185. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 26-2-186. Penalties - Any person who violates this article or the rules and...
Article 6 - Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants
§ 26-2-200. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-201. Supervision and Control of Sanitary Conditions in Dairies and Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants; Designation of Inspectors - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-202. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-203. Power of Inspection - In the performance of his duties, the Commissioner or any...
§ 26-2-204. Inspection of Dairy, Meat, or Poultry Plants; Correction of Unsanitary Conditions; Take and Test Samples; Evidentiary Value Thereof - The Commissioner shall cause to be inspected at such times...
§ 26-2-205. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Products Offered for Sale; Inspection of Livestock Slaughtered; Marking System for Inspection Purposes; Standards and Specifications; Exception - The Commissioner is authorized to adopt and maintain an adequate...
§ 26-2-206. Wholesomeness Inspection of Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Processing Plants on Cost Basis or Less - The Commissioner is authorized to make the wholesomeness inspection provided...
§ 26-2-207. Dairy Equipment and Premises to Be Maintained in Clean and Sanitary Condition; Supply of Clean, Pure Water; Adequate Drainage - No person shall operate a dairy within this state unless...
§ 26-2-208. Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Dairy, Animal, or Poultry Products, Under Other Than Sanitary Conditions; When Conditions Other Than Sanitary Deemed to Exist - History. Ga. L. 1914, p. 148, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-209. Permanent License for Meat Processing Plants; Revocation or Suspension; Notice and Hearing - To assure the protection of the consuming public, no person...
§ 26-2-210. Permanent License for Poultry Processing Plants; Filing at Place of Business; Transferability; Suspension or Revocation; Notice and Hearing - To assure the protection of the consuming public, no person...
§ 26-2-211. Statistics on Animals and Poultry Slaughtered; Maintenance of Records - The Commissioner shall maintain a system by which accurate statistics...
§ 26-2-212. County and Municipal Ordinances Dealing With Meats, Poultry, and Dairy Products - Nothing in this article shall prevent the governing authority of...
§ 26-2-213. Injunctions - In addition to the remedies provided in this article and...
§ 26-2-213.1. Applicability to Individuals and Entities Governed by Federal Acts - The requirements of this article shall apply to persons, firms,...
§ 26-2-214. Inspection of Federally Inspected Meat, Poultry, or Dairy Products; Exception for Horse Slaughter Operations - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 168, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-215. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or rules and regulations...
Article 7 - Milk and Milk Products
§ 26-2-230. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-2-231. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-231. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 2; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-232. Duties of Commissioner Generally - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, §§ 1, 19; Code...
§ 26-2-233. Promulgation and Amendment of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-234. Applications for Licenses and Permits; Duration of Licenses; Renewal of Licenses; Procedure for Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of Licenses - Application for all licenses and permits provided for in this...
§ 26-2-235. License Requirements — Cream Testers - No person shall act as a cream tester unless he...
§ 26-2-238. Standards and Requirements Generally - The standards and requirements of the May, 2005, Amended Version...
§ 26-2-239. Standards and Requirements for Frozen Desserts Generally - The standards and requirements for standardized frozen desserts, specifically ice...
§ 26-2-240. Adulterated Ice Cream - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 11; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-241. Testing of Milk, Cream, or Other Dairy Products - In determining the value of milk, cream, or other dairy...
§ 26-2-242. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk - History. Code 1933, § 42-614, enacted by Ga. L. 1961,...
§ 26-2-242. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Standards and Requirements as to Sale of Milk and Milk Products Generally; Labeling; Sale of Ungraded Milk, Raw Whole Milk, Condensed or Evaporated Milk - History. Code 1933, § 42-614, enacted by Ga. L. 1961,...
§ 26-2-243. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Intermingling of Grade a Milk or Milk Products With Other Grades; Inspections; Permit Requirements; Enforcement Powers of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-243. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Intermingling of Grade a Milk or Milk Products With Other Grades; Inspections; Permit Requirements; Enforcement Powers of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-244. Standards and Conditions for Importation of Milk and Milk Products - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 20; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-245. Condemnation and Coloring of Milk and Milk Products Produced, Processed, or Delivered in Violation of Laws of State - Any milk or milk product shipped into this state or...
§ 26-2-246. Furnishing of Records by Persons Operating Under Article - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, §§ 9, 16; Code...
§ 26-2-247. Enforcement of Article Generally - History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280, § 19; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-248. Injunctions - Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article and...
§ 26-2-249. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Unlawful Acts - It shall be unlawful: History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280,...
§ 26-2-249. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Unlawful Acts - It shall be unlawful: History. Ga. L. 1929, p. 280,...
§ 26-2-250. Penalties for Violations of Article - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 8 - Eggs
§ 26-2-260. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-261. Classification of Eggs - Click to view The weight tolerance, per dozen, where eggs...
§ 26-2-262. Registration of Entities Dealing in Eggs - All wholesalers, commission merchants, brokers, retailers, and dealers of any...
§ 26-2-263. License Required for Wholesaler or Egg Handler; Grounds for Suspension or Revocation; Transferability; Exemption - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-264. Sales by Entities Dealing in Eggs; Exemption of Producers From Taxation and Licensing - It shall be unlawful for any wholesaler, commission merchant, broker,...
§ 26-2-265. Dealer’s Invoices of Sales to Be Furnished to Department of Agriculture on Request; Exception for Sales to Consumers - All dealers, wholesale or retail, shall be required to furnish...
§ 26-2-266. Inspectors and Assistants; Confiscation and Destruction of Eggs Found Unfit for Human Consumption - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 10; Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-267. Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, Grades, and Standards; Powers of Inspectors - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate, issue, and...
§ 26-2-268. Information Labels Affixed to Cases of Eggs - History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 364, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-269. Placard to Be Displayed; Contents - All eggs offered for sale at retail shall be properly...
§ 26-2-270. Reciprocal Marketing Agreement to Vary Labeling Requirements - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to enter into reciprocal...
§ 26-2-271. “Withhold From Sale Orders”; Cost of Inspection and Release - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 639, § 3; Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-272. Licensing of Candlers and Graders of Eggs; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Qualifications; Temporary Work Without License - Each candler and grader of eggs offered for sale shall...
§ 26-2-273. Refrigeration and Other Handling Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-273 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-274. Penalty; Duty of Prosecuting Attorneys to Prosecute Violations - Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provisions of...
Article 9 - Grains and Bread
§ 26-2-290. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-291. Vitamins and Ingredients in Flour; Specification Changes; Milling Process - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 2.
§ 26-2-292. Vitamins and Ingredients in Bread; Specification Changes - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 3.
§ 26-2-293. Vitamins and Ingredients in Degerminated Corn Meal and Degerminated Hominy Grits; Specification Changes; Milling Process - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 4.
§ 26-2-294. Exemptions - The terms of this article shall not apply to: History....
§ 26-2-295. Labeling Requirements - It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale...
§ 26-2-296. Duties of Commissioner of Agriculture - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 425, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-297. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or the orders, rules,...
Article 10 - Fish and Other Seafoods
§ 26-2-310. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-311. Administration by Commissioner of Agriculture - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture...
§ 26-2-312. Wholesale Fish Dealers’ Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 332, § 5;...
§ 26-2-313. Applications for Wholesale Fish Dealers’ Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 332, § 6.
§ 26-2-314. License Revocation - The license of any wholesale fish dealer is subject to...
§ 26-2-315. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Sanitation, Distribution, and Transportation of Fish and Seafoods - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to regulate and prescribe...
§ 26-2-316. Suitable Equipment and Sanitation for Wholesale Fish Dealers - The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to require each wholesale...
§ 26-2-317. Traveling Fish Dealers; Equipment - No person shall be permitted as a traveling fish dealer...
§ 26-2-318. Inspection of Fish and Seafoods - It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture...
§ 26-2-320. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...
Article 12 - Soft Drinks
§ 26-2-350. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-351. License for Manufacture and Bottling; Separate License for Each Business or Bottling or Manufacturing Plant - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 611, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 26-2-352. Sanitary Standards and Specifications for Manufacture, Bottling, and Distribution of Soft Drinks or Soft Drink Syrup; Adoption; Compliance With Food Laws - The Commissioner is charged with the enforcement of this article...
§ 26-2-353. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Administrative Personnel - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations...
§ 26-2-354. Suspension or Revocation of License; Hearing - Any license issued pursuant to this article may be suspended...
§ 26-2-355. Sanitary Inspection of Building, Area, Structure, Plant, or Vehicle Used in Manufacture, Bottling, or Distribution - The Commissioner or his authorized representatives shall have access, at...
§ 26-2-356. Applicability of Article to Dairy or Milk Processing or Distributing Plants Otherwise Licensed - Any dairy or milk processing or distributing plant licensed under...
§ 26-2-357. Penalty - Any person who violates this article or any sanitary standard...
Article 13 - Food Service Establishments
§ 26-2-370. [Effective Until January 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-370. [Effective January 1, 2023. See note.] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-2-371. [Effective Until January 1, 2023. See note.] Permits Issued by County Board of Health or Department of Public Health; Validity; Transferability; Rules and Regulations by Municipalities - It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
§ 26-2-371. [Effective January 1, 2023. See note.] Permits Issued by County Board of Health or Department of Public Health; Validity; Transferability; Rules and Regulations by Municipalities - It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
§ 26-2-372. Permits — Issuance; Suspension, Revocation, or Denial; Notice and Hearing - The Department of Public Health, or county boards of health...
§ 26-2-373. Promulgation of Rules, Regulations, and Standards by Department of Public Health and County Boards of Health; Exemption for Nonprofit Schools and Institutions Producing Own Milk - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 371, § 4; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-373.1. Use of Hair Nets or Hats by Food Preparers; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-373.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-374. Contents and Posting of Notices Relating to Assistance to Persons Choking; Relief From Civil Liability of Persons Rendering Emergency Aid - History. Code 1933, § 88-1004.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...
§ 26-2-375. Enforcement of Article; Inspection of Food Service and Food Sales Establishments - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 371, § 7; Code 1933,...
§ 26-2-376. Review of Final Order or Determination by Department of Public Health; Appeal to Superior Court - Any person aggrieved by any final order or determination of...
§ 26-2-377. Penalty for Violation of Article - Any person who violates any provision of this article or...
§ 26-2-378. Meat Products That Contain Extenders to Be Displayed on Menus or Placards; Applicability to Minor Amounts of Extenders - History. Code 1933, § 88-1009, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 26-2-379. [Effective January 1, 2023] Recognition of Out of County Mobile Food Services; Unannounced Inspections; Fees; Notifications; Expedited Permitting; Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-379 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 14 - Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service
§ 26-2-390. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-391. Permits for Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service at Events; Duration of Permit; Issuance of Subsequent Permits - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-391 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-392. Standards for Food, Labeling, and Containers; Protection From Contamination; Temperature; Prohibited Foods; Utensils and Equipment; Ice; Transport to Other Location; Reuse at Another Event; Handwashing Facilities; Unapproved Facilities; U... - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-392 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-393. Enforcement of Article - The county or municipality issuing a permit for the operation...
Article 15 - Sale of Meat, Poultry, or Seafood From Mobile Vehicles
§ 26-2-410. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-411. Licensing and Inspection of Mobile Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-411 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-412. Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules...
§ 26-2-413. Penalty for Violations - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 16 - Common-Sense Consumption
§ 26-2-430. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-2-431. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-432. Exemption From Liability of Food Distributors for Long-Term Consumption of Food - Except as provided in Code Section 26-2-433, a manufacturer, packer,...
§ 26-2-433. Exception to Nonliability of Food Distributors - The limitation of liability provided for in Code Section 26-2-432...
§ 26-2-434. Requirements of Complaint - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-434 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-435. Discovery - In any action exempted under Code Section 26-2-433, all discovery...
§ 26-2-436. Applicability - The provisions of this article shall apply to all covered...
Article 17 - Cooperation in Implementation of Federal Food Safety Modernization
§ 26-2-440. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-441. Designation of Cooperating Agency - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-441 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 18 - [Effective July 1, 2023] Raw Dairy
§ 26-2-450. [Effective July 1, 2023] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-2-451. [Effective July 1, 2023] Raw Milk for Human Consumption - Raw milk for human consumption which is in compliance with...
§ 26-2-452. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enforcement by Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-452 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-453. [Effective July 1, 2023] Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and...
§ 26-2-454. [Effective July 1, 2023] Permit Required - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-454 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-455. [Effective July 1, 2023] Examination of Raw Milk by Department; Adulterated Milk - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-455 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-456. [Effective July 1, 2023] Bottling, Packaging, and Sealing Raw Milk; Labeling - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-456 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-457. [Effective July 1, 2023] Sampling and Collection; Testing; Suspension of Permit; Analysis - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-457 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-458. [Effective July 1, 2023] Chemical, Bacteriological and Temperature Standards; Removing or Deactivating Microorganisms - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-458 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-459. [Effective July 1, 2023] Sanitation Requirements - All Grade “A” raw milk for human consumption shall be...
§ 26-2-460. [Effective July 1, 2023] Health Status of Animals; Testing - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-460 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-461. [Effective July 1, 2023] Reporting of Safety Concerns; Product Recall or Notifications to Consumers - Each producer of raw milk for human consumption shall develop...
§ 26-2-462. [Effective July 1, 2023] Revocation or Cancellation of Permit or License - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-462 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-463. [Effective July 1, 2023] Furnishing of Data and Statistics and Maintenance of Records by Operators - History. Code 1981, § 26-2-463 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-2-464. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enjoining Continuing Violations - Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article or...
§ 26-2-465. [Effective July 1, 2023] Unlawful Activities - It shall be unlawful: History. Code 1981, § 26-2-465 ,...
§ 26-2-466. [Effective July 1, 2023] Violations - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Chapter 3 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Drugs and Cosmetics
§ 26-3-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Drug and...
§ 26-3-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-3-3. Prohibited Acts - The following acts and the causing thereof within this state...
§ 26-3-4. Detention of Adulterated or Misbranded Drugs and Cosmetics - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 6; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-5. Duty of Prosecuting Attorney Upon Report of Violation; Notice to Possible Defendant - It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to...
§ 26-3-6. Minor Violations - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the...
§ 26-3-7. When a Drug or Device Deemed Adulterated - A drug or device shall be deemed to be adulterated:...
§ 26-3-8. When a Drug or Device Deemed Misbranded - History. Ga. L. 1906, p. 83, § 5; Civil Code...
§ 26-3-9. Name and Address of Manufacturer on Label of Drugs Requiring Prescription - Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription” shall bear on...
§ 26-3-10. Selling, Delivering, or Giving Away of New Drugs; Exemptions - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 11; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-11. When a Cosmetic Deemed Adulterated - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 12; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-12. When a Cosmetic Deemed Misbranded - A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded: History. Ga....
§ 26-3-13. When a Drug, Device, or Cosmetic Advertisement Deemed False - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 14; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-14. Factors Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Label or Advertisement Is Misleading - If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the...
§ 26-3-15. Labeling or Advertisement of a Drug as an Antiseptic - The representation of a drug in its labeling or advertisement...
§ 26-3-16. Promulgation of Regulations; Conformity With Federal Act - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 15; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-17. Inspection of Factories, Warehouses, Establishments, or Vehicles; Samples and Specimens - The State Board of Pharmacy or its duly authorized agent...
§ 26-3-18. Assistance in Enforcement From Department of Agriculture or Department of Public Health - In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter and...
§ 26-3-19. Reports and Publications by State Board of Pharmacy - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 17; Code 1933,...
§ 26-3-20. Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-3-3 - In addition to the remedies provided for in this chapter,...
§ 26-3-21. Construction of Chapter - The provisions of this chapter regarding the selling of drugs,...
§ 26-3-22. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Other Laws Unaffected by Chapter - History. Code 1933, § 79A-1018, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 26-3-22. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Other Laws Unaffected by Chapter - History. Code 1933, § 79A-1018, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 26-3-23. Penalty for Impeding, Obstructing, Hindering, or Preventing Drug Agent From Performance of Duty - Any manufacturer, dealer, wholesaler, or other person who shall impede,...
§ 26-3-24. Penalty for Violation of Chapter - Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of...
Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies
§ 26-4-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-4-2. Liberal Construction of Chapter - The practice of pharmacy in this state is declared to...
§ 26-4-3. Legislative Intent - It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve,...
§ 26-4-4. Definition of “Practice of pharmacy.” - The “practice of pharmacy” means the interpretation, evaluation, or dispensing...
§ 26-4-5. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (1.05) “Authorized” means,...
§ 26-4-6. Provisions of Chapter Not Applicable to Facilities Engaged Solely in Distribution of Dialysate Drugs or Certain Dialysis Equipment Under Certain Conditions - The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a...
Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy
§ 26-4-20. State Board of Pharmacy Continued; Enforcement of Provisions of Chapter Vested in Board; Board to Be Autonomous Division of Department of Community Health; Compensation; Venue for Actions Involving Board Members - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-20 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-21. Eligibility Requirements for Board Members; Oath of Office - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-22. Number and Terms of Members; Appointment; Vacancies - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-23. Removal of Board Members - Any member who has failed to attend three consecutive regular...
§ 26-4-24. Meetings and Organization; Appeals; Serving of Notices and Legal Process - The board shall meet at least annually to organize and...
§ 26-4-25. Expense and Mileage Allowances; Reimbursement of Certain Costs and Fees - Each member of the board may receive the expense allowance...
§ 26-4-26. Meetings; Notice; Quorum; Open Meetings - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-26 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-27. Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations - The board may establish such rules and regulations not inconsistent...
§ 26-4-28. Powers, Duties, and Authority - (12.1) (A) The licensure for the use of remote automated...
§ 26-4-28.1. Power, Duties, and Authority of the Executive Director - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-28.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-28.2. Notification to Board of Convictions - Any licensee, registration holder, or permit holder who is convicted...
§ 26-4-29. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; Continuance; Appointment, Requirements, and Duties of Director; Power to Make Arrests; Report of Violations of Drug Laws; Investigations; Dangerous Drug List - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-29 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-30. Construction of Chapter - This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the sale...
Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy
§ 26-4-40. Unlawful to Practice Pharmacy Without License; Exception; Fine - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-40 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-41. Qualifications for License; Examination; Internship and Other Training Programs - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-41 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-42. License Transfers for Pharmacists Licensed in Another Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-43. Temporary Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-44. Renewal of Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-44 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-44.1. Inactive License Status - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-44.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-44.2. Exceptions for Active Duty Service Members - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-44.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-45. Continuing Professional Pharmaceutical Education Requirements - The board shall establish a program of continuing professional pharmaceutical...
§ 26-4-46. Pharmacy Interns — Eligibility and Requirements for Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-46 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-47. Pharmacy Interns — Validity of Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-47 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-48. Pharmacy Interns — Renewal of Licenses; Exceptions - Licenses issued pursuant to Code Section 26-4-46 which shall expire...
§ 26-4-49. Drug Researcher Permits; Application for Registration; Fees; Suspension or Revocation; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-49 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-50. Drug Therapy Modification Certification - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-51. Durable Medical Equipment Supplier License; Requirements; Exemptions; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Discipline
§ 26-4-60. Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Grant Licenses - For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “group model health...
§ 26-4-61. Temporary Suspension of License; Notice; Disciplinary Hearings - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-62. Penalty for Violation of Chapter - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in Chapter...
Article 5 - Prescription Drugs
§ 26-4-80. License Required for Practice of Pharmacy; Dispensing of Prescription Drugs; Prescription Drug Orders; Electronically Transmitted Drug Orders; Refills; Schedule Ii Controlled Substance Prescriptions - This paragraph shall apply to refills purchased through retail pharmacies...
§ 26-4-80.1. Use of Security Paper for Hard Copy Prescription Drug Orders - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-80.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-81. Substitution of Generic Drugs or Interchangeable Biological Products for Brand Name Drugs and Prescribed Biological Products - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-81 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-82. Duties Requiring Professional Judgment; Responsibilities of Licensed Pharmacist - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-82 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-83. Patient Record Systems - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-83 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-84. Restriction of License for Failure to Review Patient Records and Prescription Drug Orders - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-84 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-85. Patient Counseling; Optimizing Drug Therapy - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-85 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-86. Compounding and Distribution of Drug Products - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-86 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-87. Storage and Handling of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs - The board shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the appropriate...
§ 26-4-88. Restrictions on Dispensing of Medicines, Drugs, or Poisons; Functions Which Require the Professional Judgment of a Pharmacist - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-88 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-89. Selling Drugs in Vending Machines Prohibited; Remote Automated Medication System Excluded - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-89 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-90. Remuneration for Professional Pharmacy Care Services - Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit a...
Article 6 - Pharmacies
§ 26-4-110. Pharmacy Licenses — Classifications; Applications; Fees; Investigations; Prescription Department Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-111. Pharmacy Licenses — Minimum Standards; Transferability - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-111 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-112. Occurrences Requiring Immediate Notification to Board - The board shall be notified immediately upon the occurrence of...
§ 26-4-113. Wholesale Distributors; Licensing Requirements; Suspension or Revocation of License; Reinstatement - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-114. Special Pharmacy Permits - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-114 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-114.1. Application to Board for Nonresident Pharmacy Permits; Requirements - A nonresident pharmacy shall be responsible for paying any inspection...
§ 26-4-115. Wholesale Drug Distributors; Registration; Fees; Reports of Excessive Purchases; Penalty for Violations; Transfers of Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-115 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-115.1. Requirement That Certain Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs Provide Price and Quantity Information - Every wholesale distributor registered as provided in Chapter 13 of...
§ 26-4-116. Emergency Service Providers; Contracts With Issuing Pharmacy; Record Keeping; Inspections - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-116 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-116.1. Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Auto-Injectable Epinephrine for Schools; Pharmacists Authorized to Fill Prescriptions - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-116.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-116.2. Authority of Licensed Health Practitioners to Prescribe Opioid Antagonists; Immunity From Liability - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-116.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-116.3. Licensed Health Practitioners Authorized to Prescribe Levalbuterol Sulfate or Abuterol Sulfate for Schools; Pharmacists Authorized to Fill Prescriptions - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-116.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-117. Duty to Prosecute Violations - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-117 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-118. Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; Recoupment of Disputed Funds; Appeals Process for Unfavorable Reports; Final Audit Report; Investigative Audits Based on Criminal Offenses - Notwithstanding any other provision in this subsection, the agency conducting...
§ 26-4-119. Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency; Legislative Findings; Definitions; Prohibited Activities; Filing Disclosure Statement; Disciplinary Action; Application - Subject to the foregoing, this term shall not include a...
Article 7 - Practitioners of the Healing Arts
§ 26-4-130. Dispensing Drugs; Compliance With Labeling and Packaging Requirements; Records Available for Inspection by Board; Renewal of Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-130 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-131. Examination of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Specimens; Violations of Federal Law - The examination of specimens of foods, drugs, and cosmetics shall...
Article 8 - Third-Party Prescription Programs
§ 26-4-140. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-4-141. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds that certain practices are unfair to...
§ 26-4-142. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-4-143. Approval of Program by Commissioner; Exemptions - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-143 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-144. Participating Pharmacies; Claim Reimbursements; Cancellation of Contracts - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-144 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-145. Excessive Charges to Enrollees Prohibited - A participating pharmacy shall not submit claims for payment for...
§ 26-4-146. Administrator; Registration; Bond - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-146 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-147. Liability of Enrollees - No enrollee may utilize a program identification card to obtain...
§ 26-4-148. Violations of Article; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-148 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 9 - Poisons
§ 26-4-160. Sales and Labeling - No person shall furnish by retail sale any poison enumerated...
§ 26-4-161. Procedure on Sale or Delivery of Listed Poisons - No licensed pharmacist shall sell or deliver any of the...
§ 26-4-162. Prescriptions by Practitioners of the Healing Arts - This article shall not apply to the dispensing of poisons...
§ 26-4-163. Penalty for Violation of Article - Any person violating this article shall be guilty of a...
Article 10 - Nuclear Pharmacy Law
§ 26-4-170. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-4-171. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-4-172. License Requirements Generally - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-172 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-173. Applicant Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-173 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-174. Nuclear Pharmacy Operators Permit; Separate Entity; Quality; Maintain Records; Compliance of Laws; Authorized Dispensing; Transfer; Labeling; Redistribution - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-174 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-175. Meeting Requirements of the Board - Nuclear pharmacies shall meet all requirements for items and articles...
§ 26-4-176. Limiting, Suspending, or Revoking License - The board may limit, suspend, or revoke licenses issued under...
§ 26-4-177. Board Refusing to Grant License - The board may refuse to grant a license to any...
§ 26-4-178. Authorized to Promulgate Rules - The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to...
§ 26-4-179. Authority of Department - Nothing in this article shall be construed to repeal the...
Article 12 - Prescription Medication Integrity Act
§ 26-4-200. [For Effective Date, See note.] Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-4-201. [For Effective Date, See note.] Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-4-202. [For Effective Date, See note.] Pedigrees for Prescription Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-202 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-203. [For Effective Date, See note.] Violations; Falsified Prescription Drugs - the board shall issue an order requiring the appropriate person...
§ 26-4-204. [For Effective Date, See note.] Prohibited Acts - It shall be unlawful for a person to perform or...
§ 26-4-205. [For Effective Date, See note.] Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-205 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 13 - Safe Medications Practice Act
§ 26-4-210. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-4-211. Legislative Findings and Intent - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-211 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-4-212. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-4-213. Collaboration - Hospital pharmacists shall be authorized to collaborate with members of...
§ 26-4-214. Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in Establishing Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 26-4-214 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs
§ 26-5-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-5-2. Legislative Intent - The purpose of this article is to provide for the...
§ 26-5-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 26-5-4. Classification of Programs - The department is authorized to classify all programs within the...
§ 26-5-5. Promulgation of Minimum Standards of Quality and Services for Each Class of Programs - The department shall create and promulgate minimum standards of quality...
§ 26-5-6. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate...
§ 26-5-7. License Required - No governing body shall operate a drug abuse treatment and...
§ 26-5-8. Application for License - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, §§ 7, 8; Ga....
§ 26-5-9. Provisional Licenses - The department may issue a provisional license effective for a...
§ 26-5-10. Issuance of License; Revocation or Suspension - The department may, upon submission of an application, with proof...
§ 26-5-11. Conditions for Issuance of License; Nontransferability - The department shall issue a license to a governing body...
§ 26-5-12. Records of Drug Dependent Persons Treated or Advised - Subject to the limitations of Code Section 26-5-17, the department...
§ 26-5-13. Inspection of Programs - Each licensee shall permit the authorized department representatives to enter...
§ 26-5-14. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses - The department may deny any license applied for under this...
§ 26-5-15. Notice of Proposed Denial, Suspension, or Revocation; Hearing - Notice of a proposed denial, suspension, or revocation of a...
§ 26-5-16. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - The promulgation of rules and regulations, the conduct of administrative...
§ 26-5-17. Confidentiality of Records, Names, and Communications - For the purpose of providing more effective treatment and rehabilitation,...
§ 26-5-18. Injunctions; Nuisances per Se - The department is authorized to enforce this article and the...
§ 26-5-19. Penalty - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
§ 26-5-20. Priority Admissions Policy for Drug Dependent Pregnant Females - Any program licensed or funded by the department under this...
§ 26-5-22. Annual On-Site Inspections of Narcotic Treatment Programs - The authorized department shall conduct an annual on-site inspection of...
§ 26-5-23. Publication of Annual Report - The Department of Community Health and the Department of Behavioral...
Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement
§ 26-5-40. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 26-5-41. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 26-5-42. Minimum Standards of Quality and Services - The department shall create and promulgate reasonable and necessary minimum...
§ 26-5-43. Rules and Regulations - The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate...
§ 26-5-44. License Required - No governing body shall operate a narcotic treatment program without...
§ 26-5-45. Application; Proof of Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-45 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-46. Application Period; Required Letter of Intent - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-46 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-47. Application Review and Requirements; Nontransferability - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-47 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-48. Prerequisites to Licensing; Limits on Licenses; Waivers; Creation of Regions - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-48 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-49. Rewards and Financial Incentives Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-49 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-50. Compliance With Zoning Requirements - Narcotic treatment programs shall fully comply with local zoning requirements....
§ 26-5-51. Providing of Records - Subject to the limitations of Code Section 26-5-56, the department...
§ 26-5-52. Inspections - Each licensee shall permit the authorized department representatives to enter...
§ 26-5-53. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License - The department may deny any license applied for under this...
§ 26-5-54. Notice - Notice of a proposed suspension or revocation of a license...
§ 26-5-55. Administrative Procedure Act - The promulgation of reasonable and necessary rules and regulations, the...
§ 26-5-56. Confidentiality of Patient Information - For the purpose of providing more effective treatment and rehabilitation,...
§ 26-5-57. Enforcement of Article - The department is authorized to enforce this article and the...
§ 26-5-58. Violations of Article - Any person who violates any provision of this article shall...
§ 26-5-59. Priority Admissions Policy for Pregnant Females - Any program licensed or funded by the department under this...
§ 26-5-60. Central Registry - To prevent simultaneous enrollment of a patient in more than...
§ 26-5-61. Records Check Application - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 26-5-62. Effectiveness of Existing Regulations - Unless otherwise provided, this article shall not invalidate or affect...
Article 3 - Prohibition on Patient Brokering
§ 26-5-80. Definitions; Payment for Patients; Exemption; Penalty; Injunctive Relief; Venue; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 26-5-80 , enacted by Ga. L....