§ 26-3-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act.” History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 1; Code 1933, § 79A-1001, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1.
§ 26-2-452. [Effective July 1, 2023] Enforcement by Commissioner
The Commissioner is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this article. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative: To inspect or cause to be inspected, as often as may be deemed practicable, all places where raw milk for human consumption is produced, manufactured, kept, handled, stored, or sold; […]
§ 26-3-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Advertisement” means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means other than by labeling for the purpose of inducing or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of drugs, devices, or cosmetics. “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy. “Contaminated with filth” applies […]
§ 26-2-453. [Effective July 1, 2023] Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to implement and enforce this article; provided, however, that all rules and regulations shall be of uniform application; and provided, further, that all rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the […]
§ 26-2-454. [Effective July 1, 2023] Permit Required
It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a permit from the department to manufacture, have in storage, sell or offer for sale therein, or offer to give away any raw milk for human consumption. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the storage and personal consumption of raw milk by the owner […]
§ 26-2-455. [Effective July 1, 2023] Examination of Raw Milk by Department; Adulterated Milk
Raw milk for human consumption shall be examined by the department as often as necessary to determine that it is not adulterated or misbranded. The department may, upon written notice to the owner or person in charge, place a hold order on any raw milk for human consumption that it determines, or has probable cause […]
§ 26-2-456. [Effective July 1, 2023] Bottling, Packaging, and Sealing Raw Milk; Labeling
All Grade “A” raw milk for human consumption shall be bottled, packaged, and sealed at the same location where produced. All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk for human consumption shall be labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as amended, the Nutrition Labeling and Education […]
§ 26-2-457. [Effective July 1, 2023] Sampling and Collection; Testing; Suspension of Permit; Analysis
Samples of raw milk for human consumption may be taken for scientific examination for public health purposes, at any reasonable time or place, and examined bacteriologically or for any other public health reason by agents of the department. Samples of raw milk for human consumption shall be collected and tested prior to a permit being […]
§ 26-2-431. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Claim” means any claim by or on behalf of a natural person, as well as any derivative or other claim arising therefrom asserted by or on behalf of any other person. “Federal act” means the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Title 21 U.S.C. Section 301, et seq., […]
§ 26-2-432. Exemption From Liability of Food Distributors for Long-Term Consumption of Food
Except as provided in Code Section 26-2-433, a manufacturer, packer, distributor, carrier, holder, seller, marketer, or advertiser of a food, as defined in Section 201(f) of the federal act, 21 U.S.C. Section 321(f), or an association of one or more such entities, shall not be subject to civil liability arising under any law of this […]