Georgia Code, Title 26, Chapter 3 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Drugs and Cosmetics
- § 26-3-1 - Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act."
- § 26-3-2 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Advertisement" means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means other than by labeling...
- § 26-3-3 - Prohibited Acts
The following acts and the causing thereof within this state are prohibited: (1) The manufacture, sale or delivery, or holding or offering for sale...
- § 26-3-4 - Detention of Adulterated or Misbranded Drugs and Cosmetics
(a) Whenever a duly authorized agent of the State Board of Pharmacy finds or has probable cause to believe that any drug or cosmetic...
- § 26-3-5 - Duty of Prosecuting Attorney Upon Report of Violation; Notice to Possible Defendant
It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom the State Board of Pharmacy reports any violation of this chapter to cause...
- § 26-3-6 - Minor Violations
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the State Board of Pharmacy to report minor violations of this chapter for the institution...
- § 26-3-7 - When a Drug or Device Deemed Adulterated
A drug or device shall be deemed to be adulterated: (1) (A) If it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid,...
- § 26-3-8 - When a Drug or Device Deemed Misbranded
(a) A drug or device shall be deemed to be misbranded: (1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2) If...
- § 26-3-9 - Name and Address of Manufacturer on Label of Drugs Requiring Prescription
(a) Any drug product designed for human usage which is branded as follows: "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription"shall bear on the label...
- § 26-3-10 - Selling, Delivering, or Giving Away of New Drugs; Exemptions
(a) No person shall sell, deliver, offer for sale, hold for sale, or give away any new drug unless: (1) An application with respect...
- § 26-3-11 - When a Cosmetic Deemed Adulterated
(a) A cosmetic shall be deemed to be adulterated: (1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it...
- § 26-3-12 - When a Cosmetic Deemed Misbranded
A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded: (1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2) If in package form...
- § 26-3-13 - When a Drug, Device, or Cosmetic Advertisement Deemed False
(a) An advertisement of a drug, device, or cosmetic shall be deemed to be completely false if it is false or misleading in any...
- § 26-3-14 - Factors Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Label or Advertisement is Misleading
If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the labeling is misleading or if an advertisement is alleged to be false because it...
- § 26-3-15 - Labeling or Advertisement of a Drug As an Antiseptic
The representation of a drug in its labeling or advertisement as an antiseptic shall be considered to be a representation that it is a...
- § 26-3-16 - Promulgation of Regulations; Conformity With Federal Act
(a) The authority to promulgate regulations for the efficient enforcement of this chapter is vested in the State Board of Pharmacy. The board is...
- § 26-3-17 - Inspection of Factories, Warehouses, Establishments, or Vehicles; Samples and Specimens
The State Board of Pharmacy or its duly authorized agent shall have free access at all reasonable times to any factory, warehouse, or establishment...
- § 26-3-18 - Assistance in Enforcement From Department of Agriculture or Department of Public Health
In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter and to provide for more efficient enforcement of this chapter, the State Board of Pharmacy...
- § 26-3-19 - Reports and Publications by State Board of Pharmacy
(a) The State Board of Pharmacy may cause to be published from time to time reports summarizing all judgments, decrees, and court orders which...
- § 26-3-20 - Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-3-3
In addition to the remedies provided for in this chapter, the State Board of Pharmacy is authorized to bring an action in the appropriate...
- § 26-3-21 - Construction of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter regarding the selling of drugs, devices, or cosmetics shall be considered to include the manufacture, production, processing, packing, exposure,...
- § 26-3-22 - Other Laws Unaffected by Chapter
(a) This chapter shall be cumulative and supplemental to any and all existing laws relating to the subject matter of drugs. Specifically, nothing contained...
- § 26-3-23 - Penalty for Impeding, Obstructing, Hindering, or Preventing Drug Agent From Performance of Duty
Any manufacturer, dealer, wholesaler, or other person who shall impede, obstruct, hinder, or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent any drug agent or other...
- § 26-3-24 - Penalty for Violation of Chapter
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Last modified: October 14, 2016