Georgia Code, Title 31, Chapter 2a - Department of Public Health

• § 31-2a-1 - Creation of Board of Public Health; Powers, Duties, and Functions of Board of Community Health Transferred to the Board of Public Health; Board Composition and Terms; Vacancies, Removal; Chairperson; Reimbursement of Expenses
  (a) There is created the Board of Public Health which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Public Health....
• § 31-2a-2 - Creation of Department of Public Health; Transition of Powers, Function, and Duties to New Agency; Commissioner of Public Health; Creation of Divisions
  (a) There is created a Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Division of Public Health and the Office of...
• § 31-2a-3 - Department of Public Health Successor to Certain Rules, Regulations, Policies, Procedures, Administrative Orders, Rights, Interests, and Obligations of Department of Community Health
  (a) The Department of Public Health shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Community Health that...
• § 31-2a-4 - Obligation to Safeguard and Promote Health of People of the State
  The Department of Public Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal...
• § 31-2a-5 - Office of Women's Health; Duties
  (a) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The...
• § 31-2a-6 - Rules and Regulations
  (a) The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to effect prevention, abatement, and correction of situations and conditions which, if...
• § 31-2a-7 - "Conviction Data" Defined; Department Authorized to Receive Data From Law Enforcement Relevant to Employment Decisions; Criminal History Information
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term "conviction data" means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea...
• § 31-2a-8 - Department As Agency of State for Receipt and Administration of Federal and Other Funds
  The department is designated and empowered as the agency of this state to apply for, receive, and administer grants and donations for health purposes...
• § 31-2a-9 - Studies and Surveys of Programs
  The department, from time to time, shall make or cause to be made studies and surveys to determine the quality, scope, and reach of...
• § 31-2a-10 - Venue of Actions Against Department or Board
  Actions at law and in equity against the department, the board, or any of its members predicated upon omissions or acts done in their...
• § 31-2a-11 - Standards for Sewage Management Systems
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Chamber system" means a system of chambers with each chamber being a molded polyolefin...
• § 31-2a-12 - Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Land Disposal Sites for Septic Tank Waste From One Business
  Repealed by Ga. L. 2012, p. 843, § 1B/HB 1102, effective July 1, 2014.
• § 31-2a-13 - Diabetes Coordinator; Central Repository for Data Related to Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes
  The commissioner is authorized to appoint a diabetes coordinator within the department to coordinate with other state departments and agencies to ensure that all...
• § 31-2a-14 - Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; Advisory Committee; Administration of Authorized Grant Programs; Grant Criteria
  (a) There is established within the Department of Public Health the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be...
• § 31-2a-15 - Additional Duties of Commissioner; Authority to Convene Expert Panels and Consult With Experts
  (a) In addition to other authority and duties granted in this title, the commissioner shall: (1) Provide a written report of expenditures made for...
• § 31-2a-16 - Maternal Mortality Review Committee Established
  (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Georgia currently ranks fiftieth in maternal deaths in the United States; (2) Maternal deaths are a serious...
• § 31-2a-17 - Alzheimer's Disease Registry Established; Purpose; Procedures; Rules and Regulations; Confidentiality of Data
  (a) There is established within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry.(b) The purpose of the registry shall be to assist in...
• § 31-2a-18 - Establishment of the Low Thc Oil Patient Registry; Definitions; Purpose; Registration Cards; Quarterly Reports; Waiver Forms
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. (2) "Caregiver" means the parent, guardian, or...

Last modified: October 14, 2016