Georgia Code
Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 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....