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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 30-1-1. “Deaf Person” Defined - As used in this title, the term “deaf person” means...
§ 30-1-2. Public Employment of Physically Disabled Persons - It is the policy of this state that blind, visually...
§ 30-1-3. Identification Carried by Persons Suffering Blackouts; Duties of Law Enforcement Officers Finding Persons in Semiconscious or Unconscious Condition - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 176, §§ 1-3.
§ 30-1-5. Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Definitions; Creation; Operation; Multiagency Task Force for Educational Improvements; Stakeholder Advisory Committee; Annual Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 30-1-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-1-6. American Sign Language - The General Assembly finds that: History. Code 1981, § 30-1-6...
Chapter 2 - Georgia Industries for the Blind
§ 30-2-1. Creation - There is created the Georgia Industries for the Blind. History....
§ 30-2-2. Purpose - The purpose of the industries is to furnish to those...
§ 30-2-3. Supervision of Industries by Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; Acquisition of Property - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 579, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 30-2-4. Superintendents for Industries; Operation of Industries Generally; Purchase of Goods Manufactured at Industries by State Institutions - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 579, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 30-2-5. Articles to Be Manufactured by Industries - The plan of operation of the industries shall be to...
§ 30-2-6. Authority of Industry Superintendents to Permit Work to Be Done in Homes of Workers - Where, in the opinion of the industry superintendents, any part...
§ 30-2-7. Compensation of Workers; Observance of and Payment for State Holidays - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 579, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 30-2-8. Promotion, Demotion, and Layoff of Employees; Transfer; Departure and Return of Employees - Whenever the skill and experience of two employees are relatively...
§ 30-2-9. Surplus Funds Retained as Working Capital - Surplus funds designated as reserve funds accruing at the industries...
Chapter 3 - Access to and Use of Public Facilities by Persons With Disabilities
§ 30-3-1. Purpose and Intent of Chapter - The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the...
§ 30-3-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: Click to view...
§ 30-3-3. Applicable Standards and Specifications; Granting of Exemptions - All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for...
§ 30-3-4. Covered Multifamily Dwellings; Building Entrance on Accessible Route Required; Applicable Standards and Specifications - History. Code 1981, § 30-3-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-3-5. Specific Amenities Required to Be Provided - All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for...
§ 30-3-6. Parking Lot Spaces - History. Code 1981, § 30-3-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-3-7. Administration and Enforcement of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 30-3-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-3-8. Penalty - Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter, or...
§ 30-3-9. Effectiveness of Chapter in Relation to Federal Law - History. Code 1981, § 30-3-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 4 - Rights of Persons With Disabilities
§ 30-4-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 30-4-2. Right to Equal Public Accommodations; Right to Be Accompanied by Guide Dog or Service Dog - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 155, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 30-4-3. Right to Housing Accommodations - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 155, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 30-4-4. Denial of or Interference With Admittance to or Enjoyment of Facilities or Exercise of Rights - Any person, firm, corporation, or the agent of any person,...
§ 30-4-5. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Legally Blind in Matters of Child Custody, Guardianship, Foster Care, Visitation, Placement, and Adoption; Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 30-4-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 5 - Protection of Disabled Adults and Elder Persons
§ 30-5-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 30-5-2. Legislative Purpose - The purpose of this chapter is to provide protective services...
§ 30-5-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (1.1) “Adult Abuse,...
§ 30-5-4. Reporting of Need for Protective Services; Manner and Contents of Report; Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability; Privileged Communications - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1320, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 30-5-4.1. Discrimination and Retaliation for Reporting Prohibited - No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against:...
§ 30-5-5. Investigation of Reports of Need for Protective Services; Interference With Investigation; Provision of Protective Services - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1320, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 30-5-6. Cooperation of Other Public Agencies With Director; Power of Director to Contract for Provision of Medical Evaluations; Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1320, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 30-5-7. Confidentiality of Public Records; Reasonable Access; Redaction in Certain Circumstances - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1320, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 30-5-8. Criminal Offenses and Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 30-5-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-5-9. Applicability to Employment Relationship - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the...
§ 30-5-10. Cooperative Effort in Development of Programs Relating to Abuse and Exploitation of Disabled Adults, Elder Persons, and Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities - The department, the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council,...
§ 30-5-11. Establishment of Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team; Membership; Duties; Creation of Memorandum of Understanding; Confidentiality and Limitations on Disclosures; Reporting and Reviews - History. Code 1981, § 30-5-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 6 - Personal Assistance Program for Persons With Disabilities
§ 30-6-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 30-6-2. Purpose - The purpose of this chapter is to allow persons with...
§ 30-6-3. “Personal Assistance” Defined - As used in this chapter, the term “personal assistance” means...
§ 30-6-4. Authority of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to Establish Program - The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is authorized to establish a...
§ 30-6-5. Establishment of Standards and Guidelines - The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, in conjunction with the Statewide...
Chapter 7 - Blind Persons’ Literacy Rights and Education
§ 30-7-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 30-7-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 30-7-3. Individualized Education Program for Blind Students; Evaluation of Braille Skills - History. Code 1981, § 30-7-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-7-4. Elements of Individualized Education Program - History. Code 1981, § 30-7-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 8 - Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
§ 30-8-1. Creation; Purpose; Members; Duties; Funding; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 30-8-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 9 - Georgia Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able)
§ 30-9-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 30-9-2. Legislative Intent - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 30-9-4. Georgia Able Program Corporation Created; Board of Directors and Its Membership; Powers, Duties, and Administration - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-5. Georgia Able Program Established for Participants to Make Contributions to Accounts for Purpose of Meeting Qualified Disability Expenses of Designated Beneficiary - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-6. Duties of Board With Respect to Operating a Georgia Able Program - If the board establishes a Georgia ABLE Program pursuant to...
§ 30-9-7. Terms and Conditions of Participation Agreements - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-8. Able Program Trust Fund Created; Administration of Funds - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-9. Taxation by State Pursuant to Code Section 48-7-27; Exempt From Taxation by Political Subdivisions - The trust fund and ABLE account property and income shall...
§ 30-9-10. Comprehensive Investment Plan - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-10 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-11. Amounts in Able Account Not Considered in Determining Eligibility for Certain Public Assistance - Notwithstanding any other provision of state or local law or...
§ 30-9-12. Annual Reports - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-13. Provision of Public Information and Outreach - The Department of Community Health, the Department of Behavioral Health...
§ 30-9-14. Death of Designated Beneficiary of Able Trust Fund - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-9-15. Assignment of Able Account Prohibited - An ABLE account may not be assigned for the benefit...
§ 30-9-16. Records Not Open to Inspection by the General Public; Limited Access - History. Code 1981, § 30-9-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 10 - Community Trusts
§ 30-10-1. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds and declares the following: History. Code...
§ 30-10-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: A successor trust...
§ 30-10-3. Donors; Benefits; Assets - History. Code 1981, § 30-10-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-10-4. Community Trusts; Creation - Nonprofit organizations which qualify as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3)...
§ 30-10-5. Community Trusts; Board of Trustees - Each community trust shall have a board of trustees appointed...
§ 30-10-6. Qualification of Trust; Documents; Life Beneficiaries; Trustees and Cotrustees; Income; Transfers; Distributions and Expenditures - History. Code 1981, § 30-10-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-10-7. Life Beneficiaries - History. Code 1981, § 30-10-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 30-10-8. Liability of Trustees - No trustee, cotrustee, successor cotrustee, or successor trustee serving pursuant...
§ 30-10-9. Distribution of Funds Upon Dissolution; Perpetuities; Restraints on Alienation; Construction of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 30-10-9 , enacted by Ga. L....