§ 26-5-1. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Act.” History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88. The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, substituted “article” for “chapter” in this Code section.
§ 26-5-17. 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, therapeutic advice, or counsel from any program licensed under this article shall be confidential and shall not be revealed except to the extent authorized in writing by the drug dependent person […]
§ 26-5-2. Legislative Intent
The purpose of this article is to provide for the classification and systematic evaluation of various programs designed for the treatment and therapeutic rehabilitation of drug dependent persons; to ensure that every governing body which operates a drug abuse treatment and education program is licensed to do so; and to meet the rehabilitative needs of […]
§ 26-5-18. Injunctions; Nuisances per Se
The department is authorized to enforce this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under this article by injunction. Any violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated under this article shall be a nuisance per se; and it shall not be necessary to allege or prove the exhaustion of remedies at law […]
§ 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” […]
§ 26-4-201. [For Effective Date, See note.] Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Authenticate” means to affirmatively verify before any wholesale distribution of a prescription drug occurs that each transaction listed on the pedigree has occurred. “Authorized distributor of record” means a distributor with whom a manufacturer has established an ongoing relationship to distribute the manufacturer’s prescription drugs. “Board” means the […]
§ 26-4-202. [For Effective Date, See note.] Pedigrees for Prescription Drugs
Each person who is engaged in wholesale distribution of prescription drugs shall establish and maintain inventories and records of all transactions regarding the receipt and distribution or other disposition of the prescription drugs. These records shall include pedigrees for all prescription drugs that leave or have ever left the normal distribution channel in accordance with […]