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GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
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Title 31. HEALTH |
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Chapter 12. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, PREVENTABLE DISEASES, AND METABOLIC DISORDERS |
| § 31-12-1. Power to conduct research and studies |
| § 31-12-1.1. "Bioterrorism" and "public health emergency" defined |
| § 31-12-2. Reporting disease; confidentiality; reporting required of pharmacists; immunity from liability as to information supplied; notification of potential bioterrorism |
| § 31-12-2.1. Investigation of potential bioterrorism activity; regulations and planning for public health emergencies |
| § 31-12-3. Power to require immunization and other preventive measures |
| § 31-12-3.1. Vaccination registry; reporting requirements, maintenance, and use |
| § 31-12-3.2. Meningococcal disease; vaccinations; disclosures |
| § 31-12-4. Isolation and segregation of diseased persons; quarantine |
| § 31-12-4.1. Smallpox vaccination and treatment program |
| § 31-12-5. State-wide network for medical genetics services |
| § 31-12-6. System for prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death resulting from inherited metabolic and genetic disorders |
| § 31-12-7. Rules and regulations regarding tests for sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, and other metabolic and genetic disorders; counseling; fees |
| § 31-12-8. Occupational health and safety |
| § 31-12-9. Importation, sale, and breeding of animals and birds to be kept as pets |
| § 31-12-10. Right of entry to facility |
| § 31-12-11. Abating operation of bathhouses |
| § 31-12-12. Restrictions on sale or dispensing of contact lenses; responsibilities relating to prescriptions; criminal violation; enforcement |
| § 31-12-13. Definitions concerning bloodborne pathogens; standards; funds for research and development |
| § 31-12-14. Cancer research program fund; contributions; accounting |
REFS & ANNOS
TITLE 31 Chapter 12 NOTE
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS. --Notification of disease, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources (now the Department of Community Health for these purposes), Chapter 290-5-3.
Immunization of children as a prerequisite to admission to schools and other facilities, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources (now the Department of Community Health for these purposes), Public Health, Chapter 290-5-4.
Tuberculosis control, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, Public Health, Chapter 290-5-16.
Serologic test for syphilis for pregnant women, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, Public Health, Chapter 290-5-21.
LAW REVIEWS. --For comment, "Public Health vs. Patient Rights: Reconciling Informed Consent with HPR Vaccination," see 58 Emory L.J. 761 (2009). For comment, "Test At Your Own Risk: Your Genetic Report Card and the Direct-To-Consumer Duty to Secure Informed Consent," see 59 Emory L.J. 1553 (2010).
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CONFIDENTIAL SCREENING FOR THE HTLV-III/LAV (AIDS) VIRUS IN CONVICTED PROSTITUTES MAY BE REQUIRED: (1) as a health measure by the Department of Human Resources; or (2) as a condition of probation by the sentencing court. 1986 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 86-19.
Immunization of children as a prerequisite to admission to schools and other facilities, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources (now the Department of Community Health for these purposes), Public Health, Chapter 290-5-4.
Tuberculosis control, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, Public Health, Chapter 290-5-16.
Serologic test for syphilis for pregnant women, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, Public Health, Chapter 290-5-21.
LAW REVIEWS. --For comment, "Public Health vs. Patient Rights: Reconciling Informed Consent with HPR Vaccination," see 58 Emory L.J. 761 (2009). For comment, "Test At Your Own Risk: Your Genetic Report Card and the Direct-To-Consumer Duty to Secure Informed Consent," see 59 Emory L.J. 1553 (2010).
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CONFIDENTIAL SCREENING FOR THE HTLV-III/LAV (AIDS) VIRUS IN CONVICTED PROSTITUTES MAY BE REQUIRED: (1) as a health measure by the Department of Human Resources; or (2) as a condition of probation by the sentencing court. 1986 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 86-19.