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GA Code § 26-5-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-41. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Department" means the Department of Community Health or its successor.   "Governing body" means the county board of health, the partnership, the corporation, the association, or the person or group of persons who maintains and controls a narcotic treatment program, who is legally responsible for its operation, and who holds the license to operate that program.   "License" means the official permit issued by the department that authorizes the holder to operate a narcotic treatment program for the term provided therein.   "Licensee" means any person holding a license issued by the department under this article.   "Narcotic treatment program" means any system of treatment provided for chronic heroin or opiate-like drug-dependent individuals that administers narcotic drugs under physicians' orders either for detoxification purposes or for maintenance treatment in a rehabilitative context offered by any county board of health, partnership, corporation, association, or person or groups of persons engaged in such administration.   "Patient" means any individual who undergoes treatment in a narcotic treatment program.     (Code 1981, §26-5-41, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88; Ga. L. 2018, p. 1112, § 26/SB 365.)    The 2018 amendment,  effective May 8, 2018, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, revised punctuation in paragraph (1).
GA Code § 26-5-42 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-42. Minimum Standards of Quality and Services

 The department shall create and promulgate reasonable and necessary minimum standards of quality and services for narcotic treatment programs. At least the following areas shall be covered in the rules and regulations:    Adequate and safe buildings or housing facilities where programs are offered;   Adequate equipment for the delivery of programs;   Sufficient trained or experienced staff who are competent in the duties they are to perform;   The content and quality of services to be provided;   Requirements for intake, discharge, and aftercare of drug dependent persons;   Referral to other appropriate agencies;   Continuing evaluation of the effectiveness of programs;   Maintenance of adequate records on each drug dependent person treated or advised;   A formal plan of cooperation with other programs in the state to allow for continuity of care for drug dependent persons; and   Criteria for providing priority in access to services and admissions to programs for drug dependent pregnant females.     (Code 1981, §26-5-42, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-43. Rules and Regulations

 The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this article.    (Code 1981, §26-5-43, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-44 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-44. License Required

 No governing body shall operate a narcotic treatment program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to this article.    (Code 1981, §26-5-44, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-45 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-45. Application; Proof of Compliance

  Application for a license to operate a narcotic treatment program shall be submitted by the governing body to the department in the manner prescribed by rules and regulations and shall contain a comprehensive outline of the program to be offered by the applicant.   Proof of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws for the handling and dispensing of drugs and all state and local health, safety, sanitation, building, and zoning codes shall be attached to the narcotic treatment application submitted to the department.     (Code 1981, §26-5-45, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-46 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-46. Application Period; Required Letter of Intent

  The department shall establish an annual or biannual open enrollment period to accept applications for narcotic treatment programs.   The department shall establish an information forum for potential applicants prior to the beginning of the open enrollment period that shall be no less than 14 days prior to the start of the open enrollment period. It shall be mandatory for a representative of a prospective applicant for such open enrollment period to attend the information forum. Failure to attend and comply with such record of attendance requirements shall disqualify any applicant from consideration during open enrollment.   It shall be mandatory for an applicant to submit a letter of intent stating such applicant's intention to apply for a narcotic treatment program license. Such letter of intent shall include the intended address and region location. The letter shall be delivered to the department at least seven days prior to the beginning of the open enrollment period.   The first open enrollment period shall be held December 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, and the department shall not accept any applications for licensure until December 1, 2017.   After the first open enrollment period, the department shall administratively determine the annual or biannual open enrollment period no later than December 1 of the preceding calendar year.     (Code 1981, §26-5-46, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-49 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-49. Rewards and Financial Incentives Prohibited

  Narcotic treatment programs shall not provide a bounty, free services, free medication, or other rewards for patient referral to such program.   Narcotic treatment programs shall not provide temporary discounted financial incentives to a potential patient that does not conform to the schedule of fees established by such program as required by the department's rules and regulations.   Narcotic treatment programs shall not provide discounted fees for services during the first 90 days of treatment.   Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to drug dependent pregnant females.     (Code 1981, §26-5-49, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-50. Compliance With Zoning Requirements

 Narcotic treatment programs shall fully comply with local zoning requirements.    (Code 1981, §26-5-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-51. Providing of Records

 Subject to the limitations of Code Section 26-5-56, the department may require at reasonable intervals that each licensee shall furnish copies of complete records of each person treated or advised by the narcotic treatment program; provided, however, that patient identifying information shall be redacted from such records prior to submission to the department.    (Code 1981, §26-5-51, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-52. Inspections

 Each licensee shall permit the authorized department representatives to enter upon and inspect any and all premises upon or in which a program is to be conducted or for which a license has been applied so that verification of compliance with all relevant laws or regulations can be made.    (Code 1981, §26-5-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-53 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-53. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License

 The department may deny any license applied for under this article that does not fulfill the minimum requirements which the department shall prescribe by rules and regulations and may suspend or revoke a license which has been issued if an applicant or a licensee violates any of such rules and regulations; provided, however, that before any order is entered denying a license applied for or suspending or revoking a license previously granted, the applicant or licensee, as the case may be, shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."    (Code 1981, §26-5-53, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-54 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-54. Notice

 Notice of a proposed suspension or revocation of a license shall be provided in writing by the department to any licensee so affected within 90 days after the open enrollment period has closed or the grounds are discovered. Within ten days from receipt of such notice, the licensee so affected may request a hearing before the department. Upon receipt of such request for hearing in proper form, the department shall schedule a hearing within a reasonable time, but not later than 90 days.    (Code 1981, §26-5-54, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-55 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-55. Administrative Procedure Act

 The promulgation of reasonable and necessary rules and regulations, the conduct of administrative hearings, and judicial review of the department's actions shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."    (Code 1981, §26-5-55, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-56 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-56. Confidentiality of Patient Information

 For the purpose of providing more effective treatment and rehabilitation, the records and name of any drug dependent person who seeks or obtains treatment, therapeutic advice, or counsel from any program licensed under this chapter shall be confidential and shall not be revealed except to the extent authorized in writing by the drug dependent person affected; furthermore, any communication by such drug dependent person to an authorized employee of any holder of a license shall be deemed confidential; provided, however, that, except for matters privileged under other laws of this state, the records of such person and information about such person shall be produced in response to a valid court order of any court of competent jurisdiction after a full and fair show-cause hearing and in response to a departmental request for access for licensing purposes when such request is accompanied by a written statement that no record of patient identifying information will be made.    (Code 1981, §26-5-56, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-57 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-57. Enforcement of Article

 The department is authorized to enforce this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under this article by injunction. Any violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated under this article shall be a nuisance per se; and it shall not be necessary to allege or prove the exhaustion of remedies at law to obtain an injunction under this Code section.    (Code 1981, §26-5-57, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-58 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-58. Violations of Article

 Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §26-5-58, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-59 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-59. Priority Admissions Policy for Pregnant Females

 Any program licensed or funded by the department under this article shall implement a priority admissions policy for the treatment of drug dependent pregnant females which provides for immediate access to services for any such female applying for admission, which access shall be contingent only upon the availability of space.    (Code 1981, §26-5-59, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-60. Central Registry

 To prevent simultaneous enrollment of a patient in more than one program, all programs shall comply with the policies and participate in the central registry operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Programs shall comply with the rules and regulations of the department regarding the central registry.    (Code 1981, §26-5-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)
GA Code § 26-5-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs|Article 2 - Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement|§ 26-5-62. Effectiveness of Existing Regulations

 Unless otherwise provided, this article shall not invalidate or affect any rules or regulations which were in effect on May 4, 2017, promulgated pursuant to authority given by law, and such rules and regulations shall remain in force until repealed, replaced, or invalidated.    (Code 1981, §26-5-62, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2017, "on May 4, 2017," was substituted for "upon its effective date," in this Code section.
GA Code § 27-2-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally|Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing|§ 27-2-3. Effective Periods of Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses Generally; Multiyear Licenses

  Except as otherwise specifically provided, all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, including without limitation commercial fishing and commercial fishing boat licenses issued pursuant to Code Section 27-2-8, shall be effective from April 1 to March 31 of the following year; except that all annual, two-year, or other multiyear hunting, fishing, and hunting and fishing combination licenses issued pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 27-2-23 shall be effective through the applicable one-year, two-year, or multiyear anniversary of the date of issuance. If a person possesses a valid annual, two-year, or other multiyear hunting, fishing, or hunting and fishing combination license at the time of sale of one or more annual, two-year, or other multiyear licenses with identical privileges to the valid license, the new license or licenses shall become effective when the original license expires and shall remain valid through the full applicable period. The department may specify the effective dates and term of the following licenses or permits:   The Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp to meet requirements of Code Section 27-2-20;   The free Georgia salt water fishing endorsement to meet requirements of Code Section 27-2-20.1; and   Any permit or requirement authorized by Code Section 27-3-29 regarding harvest recording and reporting.     Multiyear licenses valid for any desired number of years may be purchased through a single transaction for licenses listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 27-2-23. The fee for any such multiyear license shall be equivalent to the lowest cost combination of annual or two-year licenses necessary to form the desired multiyear license period. No resident license shall be valid at the time of hunting or fishing unless the licensee is a resident of this state at such time, except for lifetime licenses.    (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 30; Code 1933, § 45-302, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 816, § 22; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1552, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 654, § 3; Ga. L. 2007, p. 47, § 27/SB 103; Ga. L. 2009, p. 787, § 1/HB 326; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 27/HB 942; Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 3/HB 208.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, added the last two sentences in subsection (a); added paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3); and, in the last sentence of subsection (b), substituted "No resident license" for "No multiyear license" at the beginning and added ", except for lifetime licenses" at the end. See Editor's note for applicability.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 20/HB 208, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment of this Code section by that Act shall be applicable to all offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2017.
GA Code § 27-2-4.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally|Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing|§ 27-2-4.1. Fishing License Reciprocity for Florida Residents Over 65 Years of Age

 No fishing license shall be required for any Florida resident who is more than 65 years of age, to the extent that a reciprocal provision exists under Florida law for any Georgia resident who is more than 65 years of age. Florida residents exempted from the requirement of obtaining a fishing license under this Code section shall be entitled to fish in this state without the payment of any fee whatsoever, except that in order to engage in the activities regulated by subsection (a) of Code Section 27-2-6 such a Florida resident must have paid the fee otherwise required for a trout license and must have in his or her possession such proof of such payment as may be prescribed by the department. Florida residents exempted from the requirement of obtaining a fishing license under this Code section are subject to all wildlife laws, rules, and regulations with the exception of provisions requiring fishing licenses. The privileges granted to a Florida resident under this Code section may be suspended or revoked on the same grounds and in the same manner as fishing licenses are suspended and revoked. A Florida resident fishing as authorized by this Code section shall carry upon his or her person proof of his or her age and residence.    (Code 1981, §27-2-4.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 365, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 783, § 6.)
GA Code § 27-2-4.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally|Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing|§ 27-2-4.2. Courtesy Nonresident Fishing Licenses to Certain Paralyzed or Disabled Veterans

 The department is authorized to issue a courtesy nonresident fishing license, without fee, to any person who is not a resident of this state who is a paralyzed or disabled veteran and who is participating in an organized fishing tournament in this state which is sponsored and conducted by a nonprofit charitable association of paralyzed or disabled veterans, provided that such tournament is approved by the department. Such courtesy nonresident license shall be valid for use only during the specified dates of such tournament and for a maximum of seven days and shall include all requirements and privileges of a nonresident fishing license, including the nonresident trout license, for use only in association with such tournament.    (Code 1981, §27-2-4.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1659, § 2; Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 6/HB 208.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, added the proviso at the end of the first sentence and added "and shall include all requirements and privileges of a nonresident fishing license, including the nonresident trout license, for use only in association with such tournament" at the end of the last sentence. See Editor's note for applicability.   Cross references.   - Discount for certified disabled veterans, § 12-3-9.1.   Veterans affairs, T. 38, C. 4.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 27, § 20/HB 208, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment of this Code section by that Act shall be applicable to all offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2017.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Validity, construction, and application of state statutes prohibiting, limiting, or regulating fishing or hunting in state by nonresidents, 31 A.L.R.6th 523.
GA Code § 27-2-4.3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 27 - Game and Fish|Chapter 2 - Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally|Article 1 - Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing|§ 27-2-4.3. Special Hunting Privileges for Young People With a Terminal Illness

  As used in this Code section, the term "terminal illness" means an incurable or irreversible condition with a corresponding life expectancy that does not exceed 12 months.   The commissioner is authorized to issue special authorization to hunt big game or alligators to any person not older than 21 years of age who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness by a doctor of medicine currently licensed to practice either by the Georgia Composite Medical Board or the State Board of Examiners in Osteopathy. Such special authorization may include waiving legal weapons requirements, antler restrictions, quota limitations, or hunter education requirements as necessary to facilitate special situations for persons with a terminal illness. The commissioner may impose any terms and conditions deemed necessary to implement the special authorization. Such authorization shall be for only one hunting season.   The commissioner may prepare an application to be used by persons requesting special authorization and may require signed documentation from a doctor of medicine currently licensed to practice either by the Georgia Composite Medical Board or the State Board of Examiners in Osteopathy verifying that an applicant has a terminal illness.   A person who receives special authorization to hunt under this Code section shall conduct all hunting under the direct supervision of a licensed adult hunter and abide by the terms and conditions of the special authorization issued by the commissioner.     (Code 1981, §27-2-4.3, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 889, § 2/SB 309.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 889, § 1/SB 309, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as 'Taylor's Law.'"