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GA Code § 31-41-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-41-2. Legislative Findings

  The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning is a devastating environmental health hazard to the children of this state. Exposure to even low levels of lead increases a child's risks of developing permanent reading and learning disabilities, intelligence quotient deficiencies, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, hyperactivity, behavior problems, and other neurological problems. It is estimated that thousands of children below the age of six are affected by lead poisoning in Georgia. Childhood lead poisoning is dangerous to the public health, safety, and general welfare.   Childhood lead poisoning is the result of environmental exposure to lead. The most significant source of environmental lead is lead-based paint, particularly in housing built prior to 1978, which becomes accessible to children as paint chips, house dust, and soil contaminated by lead-based paint. The danger posed by lead-based paint hazards can be controlled by abatement, renovation, or interim controls of lead-based paint or by measures to limit exposure to lead-based paint hazards.   It is crucial that the identification of lead hazards and subsequent implementation of interim control, renovation, or abatement procedures be accomplished in a manner that does not result in additional harm to the public or the environment. Improper lead abatement or renovation constitutes a serious threat to persons residing in or otherwise using an affected structure or site, to those performing such work, to the environment, and to the general public.   The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to establish minimum standards for the training and certification or licensure of all persons performing lead hazard reduction activities and for inspections, risk assessments, and planning and performance of interim controls, renovation, or abatement measures for such activities.     (Code 1981, §31-41-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1617, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 6/SB 78.)
GA Code § 31-41-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-41-5. Enforcement of Chapter; Violations

 The Board of Natural Resources shall be authorized to promulgate all necessary regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. In addition to any action which may be taken to reprimand a licensee or to revoke or suspend a license, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter or any term or condition of licensure may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.00, to be imposed by the department. If any violation is a continuing one, each day of such violation shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of computing the applicable civil penalty.    (Code 1981, §31-41-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1617, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1140, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 6/SB 78.)
GA Code § 31-41-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-41-6. Federal Regulations; Fees; Corrective Orders; Violations

  The department shall make available to all persons licensed or certified under this chapter current federal regulations affecting such licensees or certified persons.   The department is authorized to charge an application fee, a license fee, a license renewal fee, or a similar fee and the amount of such fees shall be established by the Board of Natural Resources. Each fee so established shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total of the fees charged shall approximate the total of the direct and the indirect costs to the state of the operation of the licensing program. Fees may be refunded for good cause as determined by the department.   The department is authorized to issue a corrective order to any person in violation of this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto. The order shall specify the provisions of this chapter or any regulation alleged to have been violated and shall order necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in such order.   The department is authorized to revoke or suspend any license, certification, approval, or accreditation issued hereunder, in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.   It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in training or lead-based paint activities regulated under this chapter except in such a manner as to conform to and comply with this chapter and all applicable regulations and orders established under this chapter.   Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §31-41-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 619, § 2/SB 211.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2011, p. 619, § 1/SB 211, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "The purpose of this Act is to reenact the provisions of former Code Section 31-41-6, relating to federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations relative to lead poisoning prevention, as such Code section existed immediately prior to its repeal on May 27, 2010, by SB 78."    This Code section formerly pertained to federal regulations, fees, corrective orders, and violations and was based on Code 1981, § 31-41-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1617, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 248, § 3, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 6/SB 78, effective May 27, 2010.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting not required.    - Offenses arising from a violation of O.C.G.A. § 31-41-6 do not, at this time, appear to be offenses for which fingerprinting is required. 2011 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 11-5.
GA Code § 31-41-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-10. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act."    (Code 1981, §31-41-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-41-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-11. Legislative Findings

  The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning prevention activities are currently carried out within the Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, Epidemiology and Prevention, and Laboratory Branches of the Department of Public Health. These activities include lead poisoning case identification, laboratory support, identification of exposure sources, environmental management, and lead hazard reduction. Childhood lead poisoning cases are identified through screening tests conducted by public health clinics and private health care providers and by laboratory reporting of test results. In 1994, lead poisoning was established as a notifiable condition and made part of the Notifiable Disease reporting system.   The General Assembly further finds that the Georgia Public Health Laboratory is licensed and certified to analyze blood specimens for lead. Laboratory services are provided for children screened in public health clinics and for children without health insurance screened by private health care providers. For each reported case of lead poisoning, an environmental investigation is conducted to identify the source of lead. Environmental health specialists assess the primary residence and other locations frequented by the lead poisoned child. Information is collected from parents and caregivers; on-site surface testing and environmental sample collection and analysis are done as needed. When the lead source is identified, recommendations are made for the mitigation or abatement of the lead hazard. Identified lead poisoning cases are tracked collaboratively by public health nurses and environmental health specialists to assure that appropriate treatment is received and that the child does not reenter the environment where the exposure occurred.     (Code 1981, §31-41-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-2/HB 214.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, "lead poisoned child" was substituted for "lead-poisoned child" at the end of the fourth sentence in subsection (b).   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-41-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-13. Notice of Lead Poisoning Hazard

 Upon determination that a lead poisoning hazard exists, the department shall give written notice of the lead poisoning hazard to the owner of the dwelling, dwelling unit, school, or day-care facility and to all persons residing in or attending the dwelling or facility. The department shall also make every reasonable and practicable effort to provide written notice to the managing agent of the dwelling, dwelling unit, school, or day-care facility. The written notice to the owner, managing agent, or tenant shall include a list of possible methods of abatement of the lead poisoning hazard.    (Code 1981, §31-41-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 822, § 2/HB 1043; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-6/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-41-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-15. Owner Liability for Units Constructed Prior to 1978

 Any owner of a residential housing unit constructed prior to 1978 who is sued by a current or former occupant seeking damages for injuries allegedly arising from exposure to lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust shall not be deemed liable: (1) for any injuries sustained by that occupant after the owner first complied with the maintenance standard defined under paragraph (8) of Code Section 31-41-12, provided that the owner has repeated the steps provided for in the maintenance standard annually and obtained a certificate of compliance under Code Section 31-41-16 annually during such occupancy; or (2) if the owner is able to show that the unit was lead safe housing containing no lead-based paint hazards during the period when the injuries were sustained. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed or interpreted as imposing or creating any liability on or creating any cause of action against any owner or managing agent of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or residential housing unit arising from exposure to lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust, regardless of when such dwelling, dwelling unit, or residential housing unit was constructed and regardless of whether the requirements of this article have been complied with or accomplished.    (Code 1981, §31-41-15, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, a comma was inserted following "Code Section 31-41-12" in the first sentence.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, §§ 47 et seq., 66. 52 C.J.S., Landlord and Tenant, § 420.
GA Code § 31-41-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-16. Certificate Evidencing Compliance; Liability Relief

 An owner of a unit who has complied with the maintenance standard may apply annually to the department for, and upon presentation of acceptable proof of compliance shall be provided by the department a certificate evidencing such compliance. The owner shall be entitled to the liability relief provided for in Code Section 31-41-15 upon obtaining such certificate or certificates.    (Code 1981, §31-41-16, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-6/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-41-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-17. Advice Regarding Cleaning Activities in Homes Occupied by Children With Elevated Blood Lead Levels

 In any residential housing unit occupied by a child less than six years old who has an elevated blood lead level of ten micrograms per deciliter or greater, the department shall advise, in writing, the owner or managing agent and the child's parents or legal guardian as to the importance of carrying out routine cleaning activities in the units they occupy, own, or manage. Such cleaning activities shall include:    Wiping clean all window sills with a damp cloth or sponge at least weekly;   Regularly washing all surfaces accessible to the child;   In the case of a leased residential housing unit, identifying any deteriorated paint in the unit and notifying the owner or managing agent of such conditions within 72 hours of discovery; and   Identifying and understanding potential lead poisoning hazards in the environment of each child under the age of six in the housing unit including vinyl miniblinds, playground equipment, soil, and painted surfaces and taking steps to prevent the child from ingesting lead, such as encouraging the child to wash his or her face and hands frequently and especially after playing outdoors.     (Code 1981, §31-41-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-6/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-41-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-18. Application

 This article shall only apply to:    Owners of residential rental property; and   Landlords  that accept compensation for the use of residential property by another.      (Code 1981, §31-41-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 822, § 3/HB 1043.)
GA Code § 31-41-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 41 - Lead Poisoning Prevention|Article 2 - Childhood Lead Exposure Control|§ 31-41-19. Rules and Regulations

 The Department of Public Health shall be authorized to promulgate all necessary regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this article.    (Code 1981, §31-41-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-2/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-53-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-53-1. Legislative Findings

 The General Assembly finds that Georgia faces population and community health challenges. The current health infrastructure must be adapted to adequately integrate state and private resources in a manner that will serve to maximize the state's goals, including improved access to care, effective health management strategies, and cost control measures. All components of the state's health care system must be more strategic and better coordinated. The General Assembly, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of the state to unite the major stakeholders of the state's health care system under a strategic vision for Georgia. The public policy shall be realized through an agency focused on strategic health care management and coordination.    (Code 1981, §31-53-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)
GA Code § 31-53-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-53-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Director" means the director of health strategy and coordination established pursuant to Code Section 31-53-4.   "Office" means the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination established pursuant to Code Section 31-53-3.     (Code 1981, §31-53-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)
GA Code § 31-53-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-53-4. Appointment of Director; Qualifications; Authority; Additional Personnel

  There is created the position of director of health strategy and coordination who shall be the chief administrative officer of the office. The Governor shall appoint the director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.   The director shall have such education, experience, and other qualifications as determined by the Governor.   The director shall consult with the Governor on determining state priorities and adoption of a state strategy.   The director may contract with other agencies, public and private, or persons as he or she deems necessary for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the office.   The director may employ such other professional, technical, and clerical personnel as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.     (Code 1981, §31-53-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)
GA Code § 31-53-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-53-5. Advisory Committees; Membership; Function

  The director shall have the power to establish and abolish advisory committees as he or she deems necessary to inform effective strategy development and execution.   Membership on an advisory committee shall not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.   An advisory committee shall elect a chairperson from among its membership.   Members of an advisory committee shall serve without compensation, although each member of an advisory committee shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties from funds available to the office. Such reimbursement shall be limited to all travel and other expenses necessarily incurred through service on the advisory committee, in compliance with the state's travel rules and regulations; provided, however, that in no case shall a member of an advisory committee be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the member's capacity as the representative of another state agency.   Policy proposals and strategies under consideration that arise from the efforts of an advisory committee must be presented to all members of the advisory committee with an opportunity to comment.   An advisory committee shall:   Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. An advisory committee shall also meet on the call of the director or the Governor;   Maintain minutes of its meetings;   Identify and report to the director any federal laws or regulations that may enable the state to receive and disburse federal funds for health care programs;   Advise the director if it needs additional members or resources to conduct its defined duties; and   Provide a final report with supporting documentation to the director.       (Code 1981, §31-53-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)
GA Code § 31-53-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 31-53-6. Compiling of Reports; Public Dissemination of Data

  The office shall compile reports received from the following boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices pursuant to each such entity's respective statutory reporting requirements:   The Maternal Mortality Review Committee;   The Office of Women's Health;   The Kidney Disease Advisory Committee;   The Hemophilia Advisory Board;   The Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness;   The Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council;   The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission;   The Behavioral Health Coordinating Council;   The Department of Public Health on behalf of the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry;   The Office of Cardiac Care; and   The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission.     The office shall maintain a website that permits public dissemination of data compiled by the boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices listed in subsection (a) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §31-53-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186; Ga. L. 2020, p. 493, § 31/SB 429.)    The 2020 amendment,  effective July 29, 2020, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, deleted former paragraph (a)(3), which read: "The Commission on Men's Health;"; deleted former paragraph (a)(4), which read: "The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council;"; and redesignated former paragraphs (a)(5) through (a)(13) as present paragraphs (a)(3) through (a)(11), respectively.   Editor's notes.   - The Commission on Men's Health, referred to in paragraph (a)(3) above, was repealed by Ga. L. 2019, p. 919, § 10-1/HB 553, effective July 1, 2019.   The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council, referred to in paragraph (a)(4) above, was repealed by Ga. L. 2019, p. 919, § 11-1, effective July 1, 2019.
GA Code § 31-53-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 2 - Georgia Data Access Forum|§ 31-53-20. Legislative Findings; Public Policy Declaration

  The General Assembly finds that:   Cost of care, diagnostic metrics, care gaps, and best practices are best analyzed with large-scale data;   The current data infrastructure must be adapted to adequately integrate state and private resources in a manner that will serve the divergent needs of the state;   All components of state data collection and dissemination infrastructure must be more strategic and better coordinated to serve policy makers and health care providers; and   A more robust data base will also serve as a platform to provide resources to the public for healthy living and cost transparency.     The General Assembly, therefore, declares it to be the public policy of this state to unite the major stakeholders of the state's health care system under a common data platform. The public policy of the state will be served by restructuring data silos to inform policy makers, health care providers, and consumers.     (Code 1981, §31-53-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)
GA Code § 31-53-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 53 - Office of Health Strategy and Coordination|Article 2 - Georgia Data Access Forum|§ 31-53-21. Establishment of Georgia Data Access Forum; Composition; Membership

  The office shall convene a Georgia Data Access Forum composed of health care stakeholders and experts, including representatives from:   The Georgia Health Information Network;   Hospital associations;   Physician associations;   Pharmacy associations;   Dental associations;   The Department of Community Health;   The Department of Public Health;   The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities;   The Insurance Commissioner's Office;   Insurance carriers; and   Self-insured employers.     Membership on the Georgia Data Access Forum shall not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.   Members shall serve without compensation, although each member shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties from funds available to the office. Such reimbursement shall be limited to all travel and other expenses necessarily incurred through service on the forum, in compliance with this state's travel rules and regulations; provided, however, that in no case shall a member be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the member's capacity as the representative of another state agency.     (Code 1981, §31-53-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186.)