§ 26-5-19. Penalty
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 20; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88. The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, substituted “article” for “chapter” in this Code section.
§ 26-5-20. Priority Admissions Policy for Drug Dependent 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. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-20 […]
§ 26-5-22. Annual On-Site Inspections of Narcotic Treatment Programs
The authorized department shall conduct an annual on-site inspection of each narcotic treatment program licensed in this state. Such inspection shall include, but shall not be limited to, the premises, staff, persons in care, and documents pertinent to the continued licensing of such narcotic treatment program so that the department may determine whether a provider […]
§ 26-5-23. Publication of Annual Report
The Department of Community Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall publish an annual report using data from the department’s central registry data base on the number of patients in enrolled treatment, the number of patients discharged from treatment, each patient’s state of residence, and other information determined by the departments. […]
§ 26-5-3. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health or its successor. “Drug abuse treatment and education program” means any system of treatment or therapeutic advice or counsel provided for the rehabilitation of drug dependent persons and shall include programs offered in the following types of facilities: Residential care centers. […]
§ 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. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 4; Ga. L. 1985, p. 476, § 3.
§ 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 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 […]
§ 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 article. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 12; Ga. L. 1985, p. 476, § 5; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88. The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, substituted “article” for “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 article. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 6; Ga. L. 1985, p. 476, § 6; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88. The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, […]
§ 26-5-8. Application for License
Application for a license to operate a program shall be submitted by the governing authority 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 […]