§ 26-5-50. Compliance With Zoning Requirements
Narcotic treatment programs shall fully comply with local zoning requirements. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-50 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 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. History. Code […]
§ 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. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-52 , […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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.” History. Code 1981, § 26-5-55 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 26-5-40. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement Act.” History. Code 1981, § 26-5-40 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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. History. Code 1981, § 26-5-43 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 1/SB 88.