Section 49-5-162. Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage

   (a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable:

   (1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping;

   (2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health;

   (3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization's premises; and

   (4) Proof of having qualified staff.

(b) The department shall require that organizations:

   (1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization;

   (2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization's facility; and

   (3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county.

Code 1981, § 49-5-162, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94.