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GA Code § 31-26-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 26 - Practice of Midwifery|§ 31-26-7. Injunctive Relief of Violations

 Any violation of this chapter or any rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance subject to abatement as provided in Code Section 31-5-9.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 252, § 11; Code 1933, § 88-1410, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31.)
GA Code § 31-27-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Mass gathering" means any event likely to attract 5,000 or more persons and to continue for 15 or more consecutive hours.   "Permit" means written authorization to a person by the department to operate a mass gathering.   "Person" means the state or any agency or institution thereof, any municipality, political subdivision, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, association, or other entity, and includes any officer or governing or managing body of any municipality, political subdivision, or public or private corporation.    (Code 1933, § 88-1201a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Interpretation of Code section's definition of a mass gathering.   - Mass gathering would have to be likely to last the 15 or more consecutive hours with 5,000 or more persons attracted to it for 15 or more hours. 1971 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 71-123.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 12 Am. Jur. 2d, Breach of Peace and Disorderly Conduct, §§ 14 et seq., 33 et seq. 16A Am. Jur. 2d, Constitutional Law, §§ 556, 560, 562, 571, 572. 53A Am. Jur. 2d, Mobs and Riots, § 1. 77 Am. Jur. 2d, Veterans and Veterans' Laws, §§ 54, 55, 75.   C.J.S.   - 16A C.J.S., Constitutional Law, §§ 728, 735 et seq.   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-2. Permit Requirement

 No person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering unless a permit has been issued for the gathering. Such permits shall be issued by the Department of Public Health, shall be in writing, shall specify the conditions under which issued, and shall remain in effect until suspended or revoked or until the mass gathering is terminated. The permit shall not be transferable or assignable, and a separate permit shall be required for each mass gathering.   (Code 1933, § 88-1202a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.)   Cross references.   - Issuance of permits by Department of Natural Resources for holding of boat races, marine parades, tournaments, and other events, § 52-7-19.   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 16A Am. Jur. 2d, Constitutional Law, § 565 et seq.   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-3. Application for Permit

 Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made to the department on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department by the person who will promote or hold the mass gathering. Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made at least 15 days before the first day of advertising and at least 45 days before the first day of the gathering. Water and sewage facilities shall be constructed and operational not later than 48 hours before the first day of the mass gathering. The application shall be accompanied by such plans, reports, and specifications as the department shall deem necessary. The plans, reports, and specifications shall provide for adequate and satisfactory water supply and sewage facilities, adequate drainage, adequate toilet and lavatory facilities, adequate refuse storage and disposal facilities, adequate sleeping areas and facilities, wholesome food and sanitary food service, adequate medical facilities, insect control, adequate fire protection, and such other matters as may be appropriate for security of life or health. The application shall disclose the names and addresses of all of the persons, firms, or corporations providing financial backing to the mass gathering and the amounts of such backing.   (Code 1933, § 88-1203a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 51 Am. Jur. 2d, Licenses and Permits, § 48 et seq.
GA Code § 31-27-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-4. Additional Requirements for Issuance of Permit; Denial, Suspension, or Revocation

  Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant must:   Provide a plan for limiting attendance, including methods of entering the area, number and location of ticket booths and entrances, and provisions for keeping nonticket holders out of the area;   Provide a statement verifying that all construction and installation of facilities, including water supply, sewage disposal, insect control, food service equipment, and garbage handling facilities, will be completed at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the event;   Provide a detailed plan for food service, including a description of food sources, menu, mandatory use of single service dishes and utensils, refrigeration, and food handling and dispensing;   Provide a detailed plan for use of signs to locate all facilities and roadways;   Provide a statement from local fire and police authorities having jurisdiction over the area acknowledging that they can supply adequate security, traffic control, and law enforcement for the proposed gathering;   Provide a detailed plan for emergency situations covering:   Food supplies;   Medical supplies, facilities, and personnel;   An evacuation plan; and   Emergency access roads;     Provide a statement from the local civil defense director, if there is such an officer, indicating that he has been advised of the event and has approved the plan from a civil defense standpoint; and   Provide a command post to be used by department personnel consisting of a minimum of one building or trailer equipped with an adequate communication system.     If it appears necessary and proper that an application for a permit be denied or that a permit previously granted be suspended or revoked, the applicant or holder of the permit shall be notified thereof in writing and shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title.    (Code 1933, § 88-1204a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 31.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 51 Am. Jur. 2d, Licenses and Permits, § 16 et seq.   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-5. Bond Requirement; Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond

 The person holding or promoting a mass gathering shall provide a bond of $1 million issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state. The purpose of the bond shall be to guarantee full compliance with this chapter as well as other applicable provisions of this title and the provisions of Title 12, relating to air quality control and water supply quality control, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and to cover cleanup of the site. This bond shall be in favor of the state for the benefit of any person who is damaged as a result of the activity of a mass gathering. Any person claiming against the bond may maintain an action at law against the person holding or promoting the mass gathering and the surety. In lieu of furnishing the bond, the person holding or promoting a mass gathering may deposit with the commissioner a cash deposit in like amount. However, the bond specified in this Code section shall not be required in cases where the other requirements of this chapter are met by the applicant for a permit and an incorporated municipality or county owns the area upon which the mass gathering is to be held and commits itself, in writing, to clean up the site upon which the gathering is to be held.   (Code 1933, § 88-1205a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 912, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 51 Am. Jur. 2d, Licenses and Permits, § 16 et seq.
GA Code § 31-27-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-6. Assessment for Persons in Attendance Beyond Number Specified

 The person promoting or holding a mass gathering shall be assessed at the rate of $5.00 for each person in attendance beyond the number specified in the application for such mass gathering. Any such assessment shall be remitted to the state treasury and credited to the general fund.   (Code 1933, § 88-1206a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-27-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-7. Emergency Powers of Governor; Authority of Director of Civil Defense Division

 In the event the commissioner of public health determines that the various facilities appropriate for security of life or health are inadequate due to the unprecedented size of the mass gathering, failure of the person or persons responsible for providing facilities, services, and other requirements of this chapter, or for any other reason, the commissioner shall immediately inform the Governor who shall have general direction and control of the Civil Defense Division of the Department of Defense and may take whatever immediate action he deems necessary under the authority of Articles 1 through 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38, as amended. Upon order of the Governor, the director of the Civil Defense Division shall, subject to the direction and control of the Governor, coordinate the activities of all organizations, agencies, and persons required to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in the manner prescribed by Articles 1 through 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38, as amended.   (Code 1933, § 88-1207a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-6/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-5/HB 214.)   Cross references.   - Further provisions regarding emergency powers of Governor, §§ 38-2-6,38-3-22,38-3-51,45-12-29 et seq.   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-8. Recovery by State for Costs and Damages

 Any department or agency of the state which assumes the obligations of any person who has defaulted under this chapter may maintain an action at law to recover actual costs and damages suffered against the person holding or promoting a mass gathering, or one who defaults in the performance of an obligation. All damages recovered under this Code section, including, without limitation, the value of goods and services expended in behalf of one who has defaulted under this chapter, together with the costs thereof, shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the department or agency which suffered such expense. Actions to recover costs and damages under this Code section shall be brought in the superior court in the county in which the cause of action or some part thereof arose, or in which the person complained of has a principal place of business, or in which the person complained of resides. In all such actions, the procedure and rules of evidence shall be the same as in ordinary civil actions.   (Code 1933, § 88-1208a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-27-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-9. Rules and Regulations

 The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   (Code 1933, § 88-1209a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-10. Applicability of Chapter

 This chapter shall not apply to:    Any mass gathering which is to be held in any regularly established permanent place of worship, athletic field, auditorium, coliseum, or other similar permanently established building within the maximum seating capacity;   Fairs and similar industrial-agricultural exhibitions which have been in existence for at least five consecutive years prior to July 1, 1971; or   Religious gatherings that are held for no more than seven days.    (Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-27-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-11. Civil Penalty

  Any person who is found by any agency or department after a hearing to have violated any provision of this chapter or duly promulgated supplementary rules and regulations or failed, neglected, or refused to comply with any final or emergency order of any agency or department acting under authority of this chapter shall be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 for such violation. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.   Any person penalized under this Code section shall be entitled to judicial review. All hearings and proceedings for judicial review under this Code section shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act." All penalties and interest recovered by such agency or department as provided in this Code section, together with the cost thereof, shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund.    (Code 1933, § 88-1210a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Recovery of cumulative statutory penalties, 71 A.L.R.2d 986.
GA Code § 31-27-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings|§ 31-27-12. Criminal Penalty

 Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   (Code 1933, § 88-1211a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity of statute or ordinance prohibiting or regulating holding of meeting in street, 10 A.L.R. 1483; 25 A.L.R. 114.
GA Code § 31-28-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-1. "Tourist Court" Defined

 As used in this chapter, the term "tourist court" means:    Any facility consisting of two or more rooms or dwelling units providing lodging and other accommodations for tourists and travelers and includes tourist courts, tourist cottages, tourist homes, trailer parks, trailer courts, motels, motor hotels, hotels, and any similar place by whatever name called; and   Any facility or establishment operated in conjunction with an establishment described in paragraph (1) of this Code section for the purpose of providing food, beverage, laundry, or recreational services.    (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-1101, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 20 Am. Jur. 2d, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, §§ 195, 196, 206.   C.J.S.   - 43A C.J.S., Inns, Hotels, and Eating Places, §§ 1, 2.
GA Code § 31-28-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-2. Issuance of Permits

 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a tourist court without having first obtained a valid permit therefor. Such permit shall be issued by the county board of health or its duly authorized representative, subject to supervision and direction by the Department of Public Health but, where the county board of health is not functioning, the permit shall be issued by the department. A permit shall be valid until suspended or revoked and shall not be transferable with respect to person or location.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 2; Code 1933, § 88-1102, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 31; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Applicability of injunction under § 31-5-9. - In absence of statutory provision for operation of motel, whether operated alone or in conjunction with a restaurant, while application for permit for its operation is pending, unlawful operation is subject to injunction under provisions of Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1. Cobb County Health Dep't v. Henson, 226 Ga. 801, 177 S.E.2d 710 (1970).    Cited in Aldridge v. Georgia Hospitality & Travel Ass'n, 251 Ga. 234, 304 S.E.2d 708 (1983).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 53A Am. Jur. 2d, Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks, §§ 5, 6.   C.J.S.   - 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, § 61 et seq. 43A C.J.S., Inns, Hotels, and Eating Places, § 6.
GA Code § 31-28-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-3. Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Permits

 The county boards of health may suspend or revoke permits where the health, sanitation, and safety of the public require such action. When, in the judgment of such board or its duly authorized agents, it is necessary and proper that such application for a permit be denied or that a permit previously granted be suspended or revoked, the applicant or holder of the permit shall be notified thereof in writing and shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. In the event that such application is finally denied or such permit finally suspended or revoked, the applicant or holder thereof shall be given notice in writing, which notice shall specifically state the reasons why the application or permit has been suspended, revoked, or denied.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 3; Code 1933, § 88-1103, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 4, § 31.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 20 Am. Jur. 2d, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, §§ 259, 260, 261, 276.   C.J.S.   - 43A C.J.S., Inns, Hotels, and Eating Places, §§ 6, 12.
GA Code § 31-28-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-4. Administrative Review of Local Government Order

 Any person substantially affected by any final order of the county board of health denying, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew any permit provided under this chapter may secure review thereof by appeal to the department as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title.   (Code 1933, § 88-1104, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-28-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-5. Standards for Health, Sanitation, and Safety

  The Department of Public Health and county boards of health shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe reasonable standards for health, sanitation, and safety of tourist courts with regard to:   Location, drainage, and maintenance of grounds;   Size, ventilation, and maintenance of sleeping rooms, toilet and washrooms, and laundry rooms, where provided;   Installation of all electrical equipment and exposed electrical wiring;   Heating appliances and equipment, and installation thereof;   Water supply, plumbing fixtures and installations;   Sewage disposal;   Garbage and refuse disposal;   Control of vermin;   Accident prevention; and   Spacing of trailer coaches and lighting of trailer parks.     County boards of health are empowered to adopt and promulgate supplementary rules and regulations consistent with those adopted and promulgated by the department.    (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 5; Code 1933, § 88-1105, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.)   Cross references.   - Standards and requirements for construction of buildings generally, § 8-2-1 et seq.   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 51 Am. Jur. 2d, Licenses and Permits, § 9 et seq. 53A Am. Jur. 2d, Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks, § 3 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 26A C.J.S., Deeds, § 446 et seq. 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, § 61 et seq. 43A C.J.S., Inns, Hotels, and Eating Places, § 7.   ALR.    - Regulations concerning location of laundries, 6 A.L.R. 1597.    Validity of statutory or municipal regulations as to garbage, 135 A.L.R. 1305.   Liability of hotel or motel operator for injury or death of guest or privy resulting from condition in plumbing or bathroom of room or suite, 93 A.L.R.3d 253.
GA Code § 31-28-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-6. Inspection of Premises

 The Department of Public Health and the county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter and, in connection therewith, to enter upon and inspect the premises of a tourist court at any reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 6; Code 1933, § 88-1106, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/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 § 31-28-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 28 - Tourist Courts|§ 31-28-7. Penalty

 Any person, firm, or corporation operating a tourist court without a valid permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 8; Code 1933, § 88-1107, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 53A Am. Jur. 2d, Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks, §§ 21, 22, 30.