Section 49-5-160. Definitions; qualifications

   As used in this article, the term:

   (1) "Licensed" means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.

   (2) "Organization" means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which:

      (A) Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless;

      (B) Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and

      (C) Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.

   (3) "Qualified staff" means having:

      (A) All staff who directly interact with children receive training on emergency evacuation procedures, service protocols, and the mandatory child abuse reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 19-7-5; and

      (B) All staff have had a criminal record check conducted in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.

Code 1981, § 49-5-160, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94.