Georgia Code, Title 26, Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs
- § 26-5-1 - Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Act."
- § 26-5-2 - Legislative Intent
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the classification and systematic evaluation of various programs designed for the treatment and therapeutic rehabilitation...
- § 26-5-3 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Department" means the Department of Community Health or its successor. (2) "Drug abuse treatment and education...
- § 26-5-4 - Classification of Programs
The department is authorized to classify all programs within the state according to the character and range of services provided.
- § 26-5-5 - Promulgation of Minimum Standards of Quality and Services for Each Class of Programs
The department shall create and promulgate minimum standards of quality and services for each designated class of programs. At least the following areas shall...
- § 26-5-6 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this chapter.
- § 26-5-7 - License Required
No governing body shall operate a drug abuse treatment and education program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to this
- § 26-5-8 - Application for License
(a) Application for a license to operate a program shall be submitted by the governing authority to the department in the manner prescribed by...
- § 26-5-9 - Provisional Licenses
The department may issue a provisional license effective for a period not to exceed 90 days to each applicant who has substantially complied with...
- § 26-5-10 - Issuance of License; Revocation or Suspension
The department may, upon submission of an application, with proof of accreditation by a voluntary accreditation agency approved by the department, issue a license...
- § 26-5-11 - Conditions for Issuance of License; Nontransferability
The department shall issue a license to a governing body for any program which meets all the rules and regulations for the class of...
- § 26-5-12 - Records of Drug Dependent Persons Treated or Advised
Subject to the limitations of Code Section 26-5-17, the department may require at reasonable intervals, and each licensee shall furnish copies of complete records...
- § 26-5-13 - Inspection of Programs
Each licensee shall permit the authorized department representatives to enter upon and inspect any and all premises upon or in which a program is...
- § 26-5-14 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses
The department may deny any license applied for under this chapter that does not fulfill the minimum requirements which the department may prescribe by...
- § 26-5-15 - Notice of Proposed Denial, Suspension, or Revocation; Hearing
Notice of a proposed denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be provided in writing by the department to any licensee so affected...
- § 26-5-16 - Applicability of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
The promulgation of rules and regulations, the conduct of administrative hearings, and judicial review of the department's actions shall be subject to Chapter 13...
- § 26-5-17 - Confidentiality of Records, Names, and Communications
For the purpose of providing more effective treatment and rehabilitation, the records and name of any drug dependent person who seeks or obtains treatment,...
- § 26-5-18 - Injunctions; Nuisances Per Se
The department is authorized to enforce this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter by injunction. Any violation of this chapter...
- § 26-5-19 - Penalty
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
- § 26-5-20 - Priority Admissions Policy for Drug Dependent Pregnant Females.
Any program licensed or funded by the department under this chapter shall implement a priority admissions policy for the treatment of drug dependent pregnant...
Last modified: October 14, 2016