§ 30-2-7. Compensation of Workers; Observance of and Payment for State Holidays
Each worker in an industry who is otherwise entitled to share in the benefits provided for blind persons under Articles 1 and 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 shall, in addition to the amount received as compensation for his or her services in the industry, receive from the Department of Human Services such amount […]
§ 30-2-8. Promotion, Demotion, and Layoff of Employees; Transfer; Departure and Return of Employees
Whenever the skill and experience of two employees are relatively equal, seniority shall control in all questions of promotion, demotion, or layoff. When skill and merit are relatively equal between employees, the employee with the greater seniority shall have the first right to obtain or refuse any transfer. When any worker in the industries leaves […]
§ 30-2-9. Surplus Funds Retained as Working Capital
Surplus funds designated as reserve funds accruing at the industries in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the state treasury but may be reserved by the industries as working capital. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 557, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 759, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 830, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 30-3-1. Purpose and Intent of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and enable persons with disabilities or elderly persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their education and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to eliminate, […]
§ 30-3-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “ADAAG” means the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities issued by the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board as set forth in the Federal Register. “Adaptable” is further explained as follows: Adaptable refers to features provided for but not actually installed. Such […]
§ 30-3-3. Applicable Standards and Specifications; Granting of Exemptions
All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation after July 1, 1995, shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner which meet ADAAG and establish the minimum state standards for accessibility. All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation after July 1, […]
§ 30-3-4. Covered Multifamily Dwellings; Building Entrance on Accessible Route Required; Applicable Standards and Specifications
Covered multifamily dwellings constructed for first occupancy after March 31, 1993, shall be designed and constructed to have at least one building entrance on an accessible route unless it is impractical to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site. For purposes of this Code section, a covered multifamily dwelling shall […]
§ 30-3-5. Specific Amenities Required to Be Provided
All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation after July 1, 1987, but before July 1, 1995, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute specifications A117.1-1986 for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (10) and subparagraph (C) […]
§ 30-1-5. Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Definitions; Creation; Operation; Multiagency Task Force for Educational Improvements; Stakeholder Advisory Committee; Annual Reporting
As used in this Code section, the term: “American Sign Language” means a completely visual language with its own pragmatics, syntax, and semantics. Conceptual information expressed in American Sign Language is the same as in Spoken English but is expressed using signs and nonmanual markers. “Birth to literacy plan” means a longitudinal plan developed and […]
§ 30-1-6. American Sign Language
The General Assembly finds that: American Sign Language is a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with distinct grammar, syntax, and symbols, and is one of hundreds of signed languages of the world; and American Sign Language is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and Canada. History. Code 1981, § 30-1-6 , […]