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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-1-1. Definitions - As used in this title, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-1-2. Compliance of County Departments With Rules and Regulations of the Department of Human Services - All rules and regulations made by the Department of Human...
§ 49-1-4. Sales by Administrators to Institutions Prohibited - No individual, supervisor, or member of the Board of Human...
§ 49-1-5. Suspension and Removal of County Board Member, County Director, or Employee or Official of Department - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 485, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 49-1-6. Transfer of Assets of Nonprofit Corporation to Department - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 97, §§ 1-6; Ga. L....
§ 49-1-7. Home Delivered Meals, Transportation, Services for the Elderly, and Preschool Children With Special Needs Fund - History. Code 1981, § 49-1-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-1-8. Website Access to Link or Portal to Social Services Specific to Kinship Caregivers and Children in Their Care; Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 49-1-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 2 - Department of Human Services
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-2-1. Department Created; Transfer of Powers, Functions, and Duties of Department of Human Resources to Department of Human Services; Creation, Appointment, Removal, and Duties of Commissioner; Creation, Appointment, and Duties of Kinship Care En... - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1201; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-2. Board Created; Qualifications and Appointment of Members; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Removal; per Diem and Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1069, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-2.1. Department of Human Services Becomes Successor-in-Interest to All Rights, Duties, and Obligations of Former Department of Human Resources - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-2.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-3. Functions Transferred to the Board From Other Boards and Commissions - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 1215-1217; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-4. Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions - There shall be created in the department such divisions as...
§ 49-2-5. Department Is Institution of State; Power to Receive and Disburse State, County, and Federal Funds - The department is declared to be an institution of the...
§ 49-2-6. Duties and Powers of Department - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-7. Functions, Duties, and Authority Transferred to the Department From Other State Agencies - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 15, 1203, 1204,...
§ 49-2-9. Powers of Department in Administering and Disbursing Funds - In administering any funds appropriated or made available to the...
§ 49-2-10. State Appropriations; State, County, and Federal Welfare Funds Are for Public Purpose - For the purpose of carrying out the duties and obligations...
§ 49-2-11. Acceptance and Disbursement of Federal Aid; Compliance With Conditions; Use of Appropriations for Matching Funds - History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 196, §§ 1-5; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-12. Development and Revision of Transportation Plan for Programs of Department - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1008, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 49-2-13. Identifying Transportation Needs of the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities and Alternatives to Meet Needs - All divisions and sections within the department, in cooperation with...
§ 49-2-13.1. Financial Assistance for Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-13.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-14. Record Search for Conviction Data on Prospective Employees - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-14.1. Records Check Requirement for Licensing Certain Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-14.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-15. Service of Notice Against Department - When any action is brought against the Department of Human...
§ 49-2-17. Disciplinary Actions Against Licensees or License Applicants for Certain Violations - In taking any of the actions enumerated in this subsection,...
§ 49-2-18. Director of Division of Family and Children Services; Appointment; Qualifications - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-19. Dfcs State Advisory Board; Membership; Duties; Officers and Committees - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-19 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Inspection Warrants for Residential Child Care Licensing
§ 49-2-20. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-2-21. Persons Who May Obtain Inspection Warrants; Authorization of Searches or Inspections of Property - The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee, in addition to other...
§ 49-2-22. Procedure for Issuance of Inspection Warrants - History. Code 1981, § 49-2-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-2-23. Requirements for Validly Issued Inspection Warrant; Contents of Warrant - The inspection warrant shall be validly issued only if it...
§ 49-2-24. Evidence Generated Inadmissible in Criminal Proceedings - No facts discovered or evidence obtained in an inspection conducted...
§ 49-2-25. Proceedings for Injunction for Purpose of Enjoining Violations of Provisions of Residential Child Care Licensing Law; Injunction to Abate Public Nuisance Injurious to Public Health, Safety, or Comfort - The Department of Human Services is empowered to institute appropriate...
Chapter 3 - County and District Departments, Boards, and Directors of Family and Children Services
§ 49-3-1. Establishment of County and District Departments, Boards, and Directors - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 49-3-2. Appointment of County Board Members; Terms; Vacancies; per Diem and Expenses; Role of County Board - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 49-3-3. Appointment of County Director; Bond of County Director - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 49-3-3.1. Annual Report From County Director of Department of Family and Children Services; Personal Appearance - History. Code 1981, § 49-3-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-3-4. Appointment of Staff; Salaries; Power of Commissioner to Transfer Employees - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, §§ 12, 14; Ga....
§ 49-3-5. Powers and Duties of County Director - The county director shall be the executive and administrative officer...
§ 49-3-6. Functions of County Department - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 49-3-7. Removal of County Director for Falsification of Qualifications - The State Personnel Board and the Department of Administrative Services...
§ 49-3-8. Destruction of County Departmental Records - Any county department of family and children services, at the...
§ 49-3-9. Dfcs Regional Advisory Board Established in Each Region; Membership; Purpose; Meetings - There is established in each region a DFCS Regional Advisory...
Chapter 4 - Public Assistance
§ 49-4-1. Short Title - The short title of this article shall be “Georgia Public...
§ 49-4-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-4-3. Establishment of Categories of Public Assistance; Powers and Duties in Administration of Article - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-4. Residence in State as Affecting Eligibility for Public Assistance - Public assistance shall be awarded to, or on behalf of,...
§ 49-4-5. Determining Amount of Public Assistance - The amount of public assistance which any person shall receive...
§ 49-4-6. Reserves, Income, and Resources to Be Disregarded - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 14; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-7. Receipt of Compensation for Residence Sold by Government Action Not to Affect Eligibility - Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary,...
§ 49-4-8. Application for Public Assistance - Applications for public assistance shall be submitted to and accepted...
§ 49-4-9. Investigation and Record Concerning Applicant - Whenever a county department shall receive an application for public...
§ 49-4-10. Physical Examination of Applicant - With respect to applicants for any category of public assistance...
§ 49-4-11. Award and Payment of Public Assistance - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-12. Periodic Redetermination of Award; Reporting Changes in Recipient’s Circumstances; Review by Department - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-13. Hearings; Appeal - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-14. Regulations as to Records; Use or Disclosure of Information; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, §§ 10, 11; Ga....
§ 49-4-15. Fraud in Obtaining Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Medicaid; Penalties; Recovery of Overpayments - or any person who, with intent to defraud the department,...
§ 49-4-15.1. Examination of Financial Records in Instances of Alleged Fraud - The department may examine any books, papers, or memoranda reflecting...
§ 49-4-16. Research, Demonstration, and Work Experience Programs; Surplus Food Distribution - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-17. Funding Costs of Assistance and Administration; County Participation Not Required - The cost of administration and the cost of public assistance...
§ 49-4-18. Article Construed With Federal Social Security Act; Adoption of Rules to Comply With Federal Act - It is the intention of the General Assembly that this...
§ 49-4-19. Social Assistance Register - It shall be the duty of the department to establish...
§ 49-4-20. Drug Test Required for Applicants and Recipients of Certain Government Benefits; Penalties for Violation; Reapplication; Confidentiality of Records - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-20 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-21. Photo Requirement on Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards for Food Stamps - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-22. Eligibility for Aid Under Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Old-Age Assistance
§ 49-4-30. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Old-Age Assistance Act.”...
§ 49-4-31. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-4-32. Eligibility for Assistance Under This Article - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 311, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-33. Duties of Department Under This Article - The department shall: History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 311, §...
§ 49-4-34. Duties of County Departments Under This Article - The county departments shall: History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 311,...
§ 49-4-35. Assistance Is Neither Assignable nor Subject to Legal Process or Operation of Bankruptcy Law; Payment of Assistance Check After Death of Recipient - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 311, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-36. Payment of Assistance After Recipient Moves to Another County - Any recipient who moves to another county in this state...
§ 49-4-37. Claims to Assistance Subject to Amendments or Repeals - All assistance granted under this article shall be deemed to...
§ 49-4-38. Roll Book of Employees - Each county board shall maintain for public information a roll...
Article 3 - Aid to the Blind
§ 49-4-50. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Aid to the...
§ 49-4-51. Definitions; When Person Considered Blind - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568, §§ 1, 2; Ga....
§ 49-4-52. Eligibility for Assistance Under This Article - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-53. Duties of Department Under This Article - The department shall: History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568, §...
§ 49-4-54. Duties of County Departments Under This Article - The county departments shall: History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568,...
§ 49-4-55. Examination of Applicant by Ophthalmologist or Optometrist - No application for assistance under this article shall be approved...
§ 49-4-56. Reexamination of Recipient’s Eyesight; Furnishing Information - A recipient shall submit to a reexamination as to his...
§ 49-4-57. Providing Supplementary Treatment Services - Supplementary services may be provided by a county department to...
§ 49-4-58. Assistance Is Neither Assignable nor Subject to Legal Process; Payment of Assistance Check After Death of Recipient - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-59. Recovery of Assistance Payments From Recipient’s Estate; Federal Share of Amounts Recovered - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 568, § 18.
§ 49-4-60. Payment of Assistance After Recipient Moves to Another County - Any recipient who moves to another county in this state...
§ 49-4-61. Claims to Assistance Subject to Amendments or Repeals - All assistance granted under this article shall be deemed to...
Article 4 - Aid to the Disabled
§ 49-4-80. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-4-81. Eligibility for Assistance Under This Article - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 15, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-82. Duties of Department Under This Article - The department shall: History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 15, §...
§ 49-4-83. Duties of County Departments Under This Article - The county departments shall: History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 15,...
§ 49-4-84. Assistance Is Neither Assignable nor Subject to Legal Process or Operation of Bankruptcy Law; Payment of Assistance Check After Death of Recipient - History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 15, § 9.
§ 49-4-85. Payment of Assistance After Recipient Moves to Another County - Any recipient who moves to another county in this state...
§ 49-4-86. Claims to Assistance Subject to Amendments or Repeals - All assistance granted under this article shall be deemed to...
Article 7 - Medical Assistance Generally
§ 49-4-140. Short Title - The short title for this article shall be the “Georgia...
§ 49-4-141. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-4-142. Department of Community Health Established; Adoption, Administration, and Modification of State Plan; Drug Application Fees; Personal Needs Allowance - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-142.1. Legislative Notification of Request for Waiver - On and after May 3, 2006, neither the department, the...
§ 49-4-142.2. Expansion of Medicaid Eligibility Through an Increase in the Income Threshold - On and after July 1, 2014, neither the department, the...
§ 49-4-142.3. Waiver Request to Federal Government on Income Threshold for Medicare and Medicaid Services - The department shall be authorized to submit a waiver request,...
§ 49-4-142.4. Comprehensive Review of Provider Reimbursement Rates; Development of Proposed Rate Models, Documentation, and Policy Changes - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-142.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-142.5. Waiver Request Allowing Medicaid Reimbursement - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-142.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-143. Power of Board of Community Health; Board of Medical Assistance Abolished - The Board of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of...
§ 49-4-144. Chief Administrative Officer; Powers and Duties - The commissioner of community health established under Chapter 2 of...
§ 49-4-145. Time Limitations on Claims for Assistance; Form of Claims - Claims for medical assistance must be submitted not more than...
§ 49-4-146. Time for Action on Claim - The Department of Community Health, within three months of receiving...
§ 49-4-146.1. Unlawful Acts; Violations and Penalties; Recovery of Excess Amounts; Termination and Reinstatement of Providers; Duty of Department to Identify and Investigate Violations; Notifications; Authorization to Obtain Income Eligibility Verifi... - (5.1) “Peace officer” shall have the same meaning as provided...
§ 49-4-146.2. Requirements for Voluntary Termination of Provider Agreements by Nursing Facilities; Adjustment of Medical Assistance Rate; Decertification - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-146.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-146.3. Civil Forfeiture of Property and Proceeds Obtained Through Medicaid Fraud - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-146.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-147. Enforcement of Liens, Claims, or Offsets Against Assistance - Medical assistance payable by virtue of this article shall be...
§ 49-4-147.1. Claims by Department Against Estate of Medicaid Recipients - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 917, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-147.2. Noneligibility of Department of Community Health to Obtain nor Be Liable for Interest on Orders, Judgments, and Liquidated or Unliquidated Amounts; Exemptions - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-147.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-148. Recovery of Assistance From Third Party Liable for Sickness, Injury, Disease, or Disability; Compromise or Waiver of Claim; Compliance; Effective Date - The requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection...
§ 49-4-149. Lien of Department of Community Health Against Third Parties; Subrogation to Recipients’ Insurance Claims; Assignment of Recipients’ Claims - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1520, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-149.1. Submission by Department of Plan for Family Supplementation of Medicaid Payments Upon Federal Removal of Restrictions - If the federal government removes restrictions upon family supplementation of...
§ 49-4-150. Regulations as to Maintenance and Use of Records; Certificate as to Use of Information - The Board of Community Health is directed to prescribe regulations...
§ 49-4-151. Obtaining Information for Investigations and Audits - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-151.1. Errors or Omissions in Reporting; Right to Hearing; Exclusion - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-151.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-152. Research and Demonstration Projects; Pilot Projects to Provide Health Care Coverage and Essential Health Care Services; Pharmacy Assistance Programs - Subject to the availability of funds, the Department of Community...
§ 49-4-152.1. Medicaid Prescription Drug Bidding and Rebate Program - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-152.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-152.2. Rebates for Sole-Source and Multiple-Source Drugs Included in Controlled Medical Assistance Drug List - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-152.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-152.3. Reuse of Unit Dosage Drugs - The consent of the resident for whom the unused drugs...
§ 49-4-152.4. Department Contracts to Require Refund of Prescription Drug Rebates - The department shall provide that any department contract with a...
§ 49-4-152.5. Restocking Fees - In the provision of medical assistance pursuant to this article,...
§ 49-4-152.6. Medicaid Coverage for Mood Disorders Prescriptions - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-152.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-153. Administrative Hearings and Appeals; Judicial Review; Contested Cases Involving Imposition of Remedial or Punitive Measure Against Nursing Facility - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-154. Powers and Duties Retained by Department of Human Resources (Department of Community Health) - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 49-4-155. Department of Community Health to Succeed to Existing Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures, and Administrative Orders - The Department of Community Health shall succeed to all the...
§ 49-4-156.1. Reimbursement for Services Rendered Under Article 5 of Chapter 6 of This Title - It is the intention of the General Assembly that the...
§ 49-4-157. Construction of This Article With Federal Act - It is the intention of the General Assembly that this...
§ 49-4-158. Certain Dependents of Military Service Members to Maintain Eligibility and Priority for Certain Medical Assistance and Developmental Disability Services Under Certain Conditions; Waiver to Implement Such Provision; Compliance With Certain... - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-158 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-159. Medicaid Coverage for Lactation and Postpartum Care - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-159 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-159.1. State Plan Amendment to Implement Express Lane Eligibility in Medicaid and the Peachcare for Kids Program; Enrollment and Renewal - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-159.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7A - Long-Term Care Partnership Program
§ 49-4-160. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-4-161. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-4-162. Program Established; Purposes; Assets to Be Disregarded With Respect to Medicaid Eligibility or Payment or Recovery by the State of Payments for Medical Services - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-162 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-163. Eligibility for Asset Disregard; Reciprocal Agreements With Other States to Extend Asset Disregard Mutually - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-163 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-164. Requirements for Selling Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Policies; Rules and Regulations; Reports - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-164 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-165. Notice to Consumers - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-165 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7B - False Medicaid Claims
§ 49-4-168. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-4-168.1. Civil Penalties for False or Fraudulent Medicaid Claims - shall be liable to the State of Georgia for a...
§ 49-4-168.2. Role of Attorney General in Pursuing Cases; Civil Actions by Private Persons; Special Procedures for Civil Actions by Private Persons; Limitation on Participation; Stay of Discovery; Receipt of Proceeds - unless the civil action is brought by the Attorney General...
§ 49-4-168.3. Standard of Proof; Procedure; Intervention by Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-168.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-168.4. Protection of Employees From Discrimination; Relief; Statute of Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-168.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-168.5. Statute of Limitations - All civil actions under this article shall be filed pursuant...
§ 49-4-168.6. Venue - All civil actions brought against natural persons under this article...
Article 7C - Therapy Services for Children With Disabilities
§ 49-4-169. Legislative Findings and Intent - The General Assembly finds that changes in the approval process...
§ 49-4-169.1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-4-169.2. Services and Treatment for Categorically Needy and Medically Fragile Children - All persons who are 21 years of age or younger...
§ 49-4-169.3. Requirements Relating to Administrative Prior Approval for Services and Appeals; Statutory Construction - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-169.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 8 - Personal Representative to Manage Assistance Payments
§ 49-4-170. Grounds for Appointing Personal Representative; Petition by County or District Director - When any otherwise qualified applicant for or recipient of assistance...
§ 49-4-171. Hearing on Petition; Appointment, Duties, and Removal of Representative; Court Costs Waived - The court shall summarily order a hearing on the petition...
§ 49-4-172. Appeal From Order of Appointment or Removal - Except as otherwise provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9...
§ 49-4-173. Maintenance of Records by County or District Director; Use of Facts and Findings in Other Proceedings - The court may, for the purposes of this Code section,...
Article 9 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
§ 49-4-180. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-4-181. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: In the event...
§ 49-4-182. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Created - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-182 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-183. Administration of Article by Department; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board; Duties of Department - The information required under this paragraph shall be provided on...
§ 49-4-184. Eligibility for Assistance - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-184 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-185. Sanctions Against Recipient for Failure to Comply - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-185 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-186. Schedule of Assistance to Eliminate Increment in Benefits Under Tanf Program as Result of Child Birth During Eligibility Period - The schedule of assistance to be paid to a recipient...
§ 49-4-187. Assistance for Applicants Moving Into State After Receiving Assistance From Another State - An applicant who moves into this state after receiving assistance...
§ 49-4-188. Assistance for Qualified Aliens - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-188 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-190. Construction of Article - It is the intention of the General Assembly that this...
§ 49-4-191. Establishment and Enforcement of Standards and Procedures by Department - The department shall establish and enforce standards and procedures to:...
§ 49-4-192. Establishment of Pilot Learnfare Program - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-192 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4-193. Drug Test Required for Certain Tanf Applicants or Recipients; Ineligibility for Benefits Based Upon Positive Tests; Drug Treatment; Impact of Drug Use by Parents on Children; Confidentiality; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 49-4-193 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 4A - Department of Juvenile Justice
§ 49-4A-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-4A-2. Board of Juvenile Justice Created; Appointments; Terms; Vacancies; Chairperson; per Diem and Expenses; Responsibilities and Duties - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-3. Department of Juvenile Justice Created; Commissioner of Juvenile Justice; Organization and Operation of Department - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-4. Purpose of Chapter - It is the purpose of this chapter to establish the...
§ 49-4A-5. Transfer of Functions and Employees of Division of Youth Services; Personnel Administration - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-6. Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-7. Powers and Duties of Department - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-8. Commitment of Delinquent Children; Procedure; Cost; Return of Mentally Ill or Developmentally Disabled Children; Escapees; Discharge; Evidence of Commitment; Records; Restitution - (e.1) (1) When a child who has been adjudicated for...
§ 49-4A-9. Sentence of Youthful Offenders; Modification of Order; Review; Participation in Programs - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-10. Escape From Juvenile Detention Facility; Petition; Commitment - Whenever any child shall escape from any juvenile detention facility,...
§ 49-4A-11. Aiding or Encouraging Child to Escape; Hindering Apprehension of Child - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-12. Special School District - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-13. Family Attention Home; Assessment of Risk and Plan of Care - As used in this Code section, the term “family attention...
§ 49-4A-14. Compensation for Damage to Apparel by Youth Under Custody - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-15. Guard Lines - Guard lines shall be established by the commissioner or his...
§ 49-4A-16. Unlawful Crossing or Passage of Certain Items Across Guard Lines; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-17. Introduction of Certain Items Into Juvenile Detention Facility Prohibited; Commerce With Incarcerated Youth - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-17 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-4A-18. Prohibited Possession of Certain Goods by Youth - History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 4B - Interstate Compact for Juveniles
§ 49-4B-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-4B-2. Compact - The Governor of this state is authorized and directed to...
§ 49-4B-3. Role of Governor in Implementation of Compact; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board - With respect to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles set out...
Chapter 5 - Programs and Protection for Children and Youth
Article 1 - Children and Youth Services
§ 49-5-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-5-2. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is to promote, safeguard, and...
§ 49-5-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: provided that these...
§ 49-5-4. Other State Departments, Agencies, Officers, and Employees to Assist Department - It shall be the duty of all other state departments,...
§ 49-5-4.1. Child Welfare Agency Public Scorecard Established - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-5. Powers and Duties of Board; Rules and Regulations for Training Schools and Other Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 6.
§ 49-5-6. Merit System to Conform to Federal Standards; Power to Employ and Contract for Professional Services; Employment and Dismissal Procedures; Membership in State Retirement System - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 49-5-7. Development and Administration of Public Child Welfare and Youth Services - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 9; Ga. L....
§ 49-5-8. Powers and Duties of Department - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 49-5-8.1. Short-Term Babysitting of Child in Foster Care; Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-8.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-9. Use of Public and Private Institutions and Agencies; Inspections; Examination and Control of Children Not in Department’s Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 12.
§ 49-5-12. Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Agencies; Standards; Revocation or Refusal of License; Penalties; Violations - (i.1) A children’s transition care center shall serve no more...
§ 49-5-12.1. Penalties for Violation of Child Welfare Agency Laws and Regulations - may be subject to a civil penalty, to be imposed...
§ 49-5-12.2. Immunity From Liability - Any caregiver or other entity under contract with the department...
§ 49-5-12.3. Definitions; Annual Inspection of Child Welfare Agency - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-12.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-13. Private Child Care Learning Centers Not Required to Meet Federal Adult-Child Ratio - Nothing in this article or any rules and regulations adopted...
§ 49-5-15. Notice as to Child Brought Into State for Placement or Adoption; Bond; Certificate as to Foster Home; Reports - No person shall bring or send into the state any...
§ 49-5-16. Power of Department to Contract; Acceptance of Children From Federal Courts for Compensation - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 17.
§ 49-5-17. Power of Department to Accept and Use Gifts - The department is authorized and empowered to receive, accept, hold,...
§ 49-5-18. Instituting or Intervening in Legal Proceedings - The commissioner is authorized to institute or to intervene in...
§ 49-5-19. Annual Report on Children and Youth Services - The commissioner shall prepare and publish in print or electronically...
§ 49-5-20. Existing Charters of Charitable Institutions - Nothing in this article shall be deemed to revoke any...
§ 49-5-21. Penalties for Aiding, Harboring, or Encouraging Escapees or Hindering Their Apprehension - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 81, § 16; Ga. L....
§ 49-5-22. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Programs to Provide Toilet Facilities Screened for Privacy - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-23. Obtaining Information on Recall Notices - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-23 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-24. Interagency Efforts to Gather and Share Comprehensive Data; Legislative Findings; State-Wide System for Sharing Data Regarding Care and Protection of Children; Interagency Data Protocol; Interagency Agreements; Waivers From Certain Federal... - Each such agency shall provide information in written or electronic...
§ 49-5-25. Maternity Supportive Housing Residences - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-25 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Child Abuse Records
§ 49-5-40. Definitions; Confidentiality of Records; Restricted Access to Records - However, no child who in good faith is being treated...
§ 49-5-41. Persons and Agencies Permitted Access to Records - (A.1) Any part of a record of the department or...
§ 49-5-41.1. Inspection and Retention of Records of Juvenile Drug Use - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-41.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-42. Rules and Regulations - The board may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with...
§ 49-5-43. Article Not to Conflict With Federal Law or Lose Federal Funds; Duty of Board - Nothing in this article is intended to conflict with any...
§ 49-5-44. Penalties for Unauthorized Access to Records; Use of Records in Public and Criminal Proceedings - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1135, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 49-5-45. Penalty for Allowing Unauthorized Access to Juvenile Drug Use Records - Any person who authorizes or permits any person or agency...
§ 49-5-46. Immunity From Liability of Department, Agency, or Child Advocacy Center - The department, an agency, a child advocacy center, and employees...
Article 3 - Employees’ Records Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
§ 49-5-60. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (5.1) “Emergency temporary...
§ 49-5-61. Requirement of Separate License and Separate Director for Each New Facility - An applicant for a new license shall have a separate...
§ 49-5-62. Records Check Application for Director of New Facility; Preliminary Records Check for Employees; Retention of Fingerprints - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-62 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-63. Notice of Determination; Issuance of License; Effect of Unsatisfactory Determination - After being furnished the required records check application under Code...
§ 49-5-64. Fingerprint Records Check; Retention - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-65. Determination on the Basis of Fingerprint Records Check; Revocation of License - After receiving a Federal Bureau of Investigation report regarding a...
§ 49-5-66. Separate License and Center - Each center shall be required to obtain a separate license...
§ 49-5-67. Fingerprint Records Check Application for Director of Existing Facility; Preliminary Records Check for Employees; Annual License - As an alternative to the requirements set out in this...
§ 49-5-68. Change of Director - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-69 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-69. Employment Requirements; Suspension or Revocation of License or Criminal Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-70 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-69.1. Fingerprint and Preliminary Records Check for Foster Homes; Notice of Results; Violations; Foster Parents Known to Have Criminal Records; Retention of Fingerprints - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-69.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-70. Required Cooperation Among State Agencies; Unauthorized Use of Criminal History Record Information - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-71 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-71. Immunity From Liability for Centers, State Agencies, and Employees - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-72 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-72. Supplemental Nature of Article’s Requirements - The requirements of this article are supplemental to any requirements...
§ 49-5-73. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; Consideration of Matters in Mitigation of Conviction - A determination by the department regarding preliminary or fingerprint records...
§ 49-5-74. Administration of Article - The department is authorized to provide by regulation for the...
Article 4 - Emergency Protection of Children in Certain Institutions
§ 49-5-90. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-91. Emergency Orders; Corrective Orders; Monitors - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-91 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-92. Preliminary Hearing; Department Order; Interim Department Actions - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-92 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Records Checks for Persons Supervising Children
§ 49-5-110. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-111. Employers Authorized to Make Records Checks; Procedure; Retention of Fingerprints - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-111 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-112. Cooperation of Law Enforcement Agencies; Penalty for False Information - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-112 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-113. Personal Liability; Disciplinary Action - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-114. Other Laws Requiring Records Checks - This article shall be cumulative of and in addition to...
§ 49-5-115. Letter Issued by Department of Early Care and Learning in Lieu of Background Screening or Fingerprint Checks - In lieu of any background screening or fingerprint check required...
Article 6 - Programs and Protection for Children
Part 1 - Governor’s Office for Children and Families
§ 49-5-130. Legislative Findings and Intent - The General Assembly finds and declares: History. Code 1981, §...
§ 49-5-131. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-132. Governor’s Office for Children and Families Established; Funding; Duties and Responsibilities - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-132 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-133. Executive Director; Cooperation With Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-133 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-134. Advisory Board Established; Membership; Officers and Committees; Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-134 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-135. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-135 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Delinquency Prevention and Community Based Services
§ 49-5-150. Legislative Policy and Intent - The policy and intent of the General Assembly in delinquency...
§ 49-5-151. Implementation of Part - It shall be the duty of the council to arrange...
§ 49-5-152. Purchase of Care or Services From Public or Private Agencies - The council and any other appropriate state or local agency...
§ 49-5-153. Annual Report - The council shall prepare an annual report on the progress...
§ 49-5-154. Study of Youth Needs - The governing authority of each participating county shall establish a...
§ 49-5-155. Effect of Article on Department of Juvenile Justice; Office as Recipient Entity for Federal Grants - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-155 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 3 - Mentoring Act of 2000
§ 49-5-156. Short Title; Legislative Findings; Development of Program; Awarding of Grants; Applications; Recognition; Reporting to General Assembly - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-156 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7 - Registration of Organizations Providing Services to Runaway and Homeless Youth
§ 49-5-160. Definitions; Qualifications - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-161. Registration and Form Required; Fee; Issuance of Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-161 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-162. Policies; Qualified Staff; Proof of Liability Coverage - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-162 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-163. Display of Registration; Inspection of Facilities; Investigation - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-163 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-164. Registered Organization Not Exempt - Nothing in this article shall be construed to exempt a...
Article 10 - Children and Adolescents With Severe Emotional Problems
§ 49-5-220. Legislative Findings and Intent; State Plan for the Coordinated System of Care for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children or Adolescents - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-220 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-221. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-222. Guiding Principles for Coordinated System of Care - The following ideals shall be the guiding principles for the...
§ 49-5-223. Contents of Plan; Information to Be Collected; Updating of Plan; Implementation Date - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-223 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-224. Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to Submit Annual Report; Contents of Report - The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities shall submit...
§ 49-5-225. Local Interagency Committees; Membership; Function of Committees - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-225 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-226. Placement of Children and Adolescents Out of State for Treatment - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-226 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-5-227. Governor’s Office for Children and Families to Comment on Plan for Coordinated System of Care and Provide Recommendations - The Governor’s Office for Children and Families shall: History. Code...
Article 11 - Child Care Council
§ 49-5-240. Through 49-5-244 - Reserved. Redesignated by Ga. L. 2004, p. 645, § 15,...
Article 13 - Peachcare for Kids
§ 49-5-270. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-5-271. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds and declares that a large proportion...
§ 49-5-272. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-5-273. Creation of Peachcare; Availability; Eligibility; Payment of Premiums; Enrollment; Authorization to Obtain Income Eligibility Verification From the Department of Revenue - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-273 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 14 - Foster Parents Bill of Rights
§ 49-5-280. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-5-281. Bill of Rights for Foster Parents; Filing of Grievance in Event of Violations - History. Code 1981, § 49-5-281 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 6 - Services for the Aging
§ 49-6-1. Purpose of Article - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 604, § 1. Code Commission...
§ 49-6-2. Department Designated Agency for Federal Programs for Aging; Development and Coordination of State, Local, and Interstate Programs - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 604, § 9.
§ 49-6-3. Powers of Department - Without limiting the foregoing, the department is authorized to: History....
§ 49-6-4. Acceptance of Federal and Other Grants, Gifts, Bequests, or Devises - The department may receive and accept on behalf of the...
§ 49-6-5. Creation of the Division of Aging Services Within Department - The Division of Aging Services, administratively established previously within the...
§ 49-6-6. Annual Report - It shall be the duty of the department to submit...
§ 49-6-7. Funds for Expenses - All expenses incurred in administering and carrying this article into...
Article 2 - Council on Aging
§ 49-6-20. Council Created; Appointment and Terms of Members; Officers; Rules; Meetings - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1219; Ga. L....
§ 49-6-21. Duties and Powers of Council - The Council on Aging shall serve in an advisory capacity...
§ 49-6-22. Staff and Facilities; Expenses of Council Members - The Council on Aging shall be provided with staff personnel,...
Article 5 - Community Care and Services for the Elderly
§ 49-6-60. Legislative Intent - The purpose of this article is to assist functionally impaired...
§ 49-6-61. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1933,...
§ 49-6-62. Establishment of Community Care Unit; Provision of Services; Annual Service Plan; Annual Progress Report; Fees and Contributions; Funding - History. Code 1933, § 88-1903D, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 49-6-63. Establishment by Lead Agency of Community Care Service System; Certification for Benefits; Evaluation by Assessment Team; Volunteers; Insurance Coverage - History. Code 1933, § 88-1904D, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 49-6-64. Adoption of Rules and Regulations - The department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement...
Article 6 - Georgia Family Caregiver Support
§ 49-6-70. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-6-71. Purpose - The purpose of this article shall be to establish a...
§ 49-6-72. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-6-73. Eligibility for Benefits; Contracts; Identification of Services - History. Code 1981, § 49-6-73 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-6-74. Provision of Services; Reimbursement of Caregivers; Maximum Amounts Available - History. Code 1981, § 49-6-74 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-6-75. Entitlements Not Created - Nothing in this article creates or provides any individual with...
§ 49-6-76. Displacement of Other Programs Prohibited - Funding authorized under this article shall not be used to...
§ 49-6-77. Rules and Regulations - The department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement...
Article 7 - Licensure of Adult Day Center
§ 49-6-80. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-6-81. Legislative Intent - The intent of the General Assembly is to promote, safeguard,...
§ 49-6-82. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-6-83. License Required; Nontransferable - No person, business entity, corporation, or association, whether operated for...
§ 49-6-84. Authority of Department; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Authority to Issue or Suspend Licenses - The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to...
§ 49-6-85. Periodic Inspection by Department; Exemptions - An adult day center for which an application for a...
§ 49-6-86. Reasonable Fees for Licensure of Adult Day Centers; Use of Fees - The department shall be authorized to charge reasonable application fees,...
Article 8 - Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan
§ 49-6-90. Mobilization for State Response to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients; Intent - The General Assembly having declared that Alzheimer’s disease and related...
§ 49-6-91. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-6-92. Establishment of Advisory Council; Membership; Advisory Nature; Review and Recommendations; Operation of Council; Reporting - History. Code 1981, § 49-6-92 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 7 - Family-Planning Services
§ 49-7-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-7-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-7-3. Persons to Whom Agencies May Offer Services - Within the limitations of the funds available to such agencies,...
§ 49-7-4. Services May Be Free - Agencies may support family-planning services at no cost to the...
§ 49-7-5. Right to Refuse Services - The refusal of any person to accept family-planning services shall...
§ 49-7-6. Right of Employee to Refuse to Offer Services - Any employee of the agencies engaged in the administration of...
§ 49-7-7. Plans and Programs to Carry Out Chapter; Required Provisions - The department is authorized and directed to develop plans and...
§ 49-7-8. Rules and Regulations - The board is authorized and directed to adopt and promulgate...
§ 49-7-9. Construction of Chapter - This chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the rights...
Chapter 8 - Economic Rehabilitation Services
§ 49-8-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 49-8-2. Purpose of Chapter - It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for...
§ 49-8-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 49-8-4. Administration of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1645, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 49-8-5. Distribution of Funds; Local Boards of Directors; Audits; Bonding of Agency Employees - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1645, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 49-8-6. Authorized and Unauthorized Activities of Local Agencies - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1645, § 6; Ga. L....
Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
§ 49-9-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term or terms: History....
§ 49-9-2. Creation of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board - History. Code 1981, § 49-9-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-9-3. Duties of Executive Director of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency - History. Code 1981, § 34-15-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2000,...
§ 49-9-4. Creation of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; Function - History. Code 1981, § 34-15-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2000,...
§ 49-9-5. Provision of Services to Persons With Disabilities - The agency shall provide the services authorized by this chapter...
§ 49-9-6. Authorization to Utilize Funds - The agency is authorized to utilize funds made available from...
§ 49-9-7. Cooperation to Carry Out the Purposes of Federal Statutes - The agency is empowered and directed to cooperate, pursuant to...
§ 49-9-8. Office of State Treasurer Designated Custodian of Federal Moneys - The Office of the State Treasurer is designated as custodian...
§ 49-9-9. Budget Estimates - Budget estimates of the amount of appropriations needed each fiscal...
§ 49-9-10. Accepting and Use of Gifts - The director is authorized and empowered, with the approval of...
§ 49-9-11. Residency Requirement; Financial Need - History. Code 1981, § 34-15-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000,...
§ 49-9-12. Independent Living Program - The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is the designated state unit...
§ 49-9-13. Entitlement to Hearing if Aggrieved - Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services who...
§ 49-9-14. Rights Not Transferable; Exempt From Creditors - Any rights of persons with disabilities to maintenance under this...
§ 49-9-15. Coverage by a Hospitalization or Medical Insurance Policy - Where a person with disabilities who receives vocational rehabilitation services...
§ 49-9-16. Lien Upon Causes of Actions; Procedure for Perfecting Lien; Notice; Fee; Releases and Covenants Not to Sue - Where a person with disabilities who receives vocational rehabilitation services...
§ 49-9-17. Authorization to Retain Title; Authorization to Sell; Surplus; Receipts; Deposit of Funds Received - The agency is authorized to retain title to any property,...
§ 49-9-18. Confidentiality; Penalty - It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with...
§ 49-9-19. Governing Prohibitions - Employees of the agency engaged in functions under this chapter...
§ 49-9-20. Rights of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Chapter - The General Assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal...
§ 49-9-21. Delivery of Deaf-Blind Services and Techniques Leading to Maximum Independence; Integration - History. Code 1981, § 34-15-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2007,...
Article 2 - Vending Facilities on State Property
§ 49-9-40. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-9-41. Declaration of Public Policy; Income - To effectuate the purposes of this article, it is declared...
§ 49-9-42. Operation of Vending Facilities on State Property; Preference for Licensed Disabled Persons - For the purpose of providing blind persons or other persons...
Article 3 - Employment First Georgia Council
§ 49-9-50. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 49-9-51. Creation of Employment First Georgia Council; Membership; Operation - History. Code 1981, § 49-9-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 49-9-52. Purpose of Council; “Employment First Policy” or “Employment first.” - The purpose of the Employment First Georgia Council shall be...
§ 49-9-53. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Council - The council shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities...
Chapter 10 - Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
§ 49-10-1. Board of Health Care Workforce; Composition; Expense Allowances; Staffing; Advisory Committees - The physicians on the board shall represent a diversity of...
§ 49-10-2. Purpose - The purpose of the board shall be to address the...
§ 49-10-3. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities - The board shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:...
§ 49-10-4. Power to Make Contracts; Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations - The board shall have the power to contract with other...
§ 49-10-5. Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; Definitions; Established; Minimum Data Set - History. Code 1981, § 49-10-5 , enacted by Ga. L....