§ 31-39-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Adult” means any person who is 18 years of age or older, is the parent of a child, or has married. “Attending physician” means the physician selected by or assigned to a patient to have primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. Where more than […]
§ 31-36B-5. Healthcare Decision Making by Lay Caregiver; No Delay in Care; Responsibilities
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of a patient or other person legally authorized to make healthcare decisions under Chapter 32 of this title, the “Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act,” or under Code Section 31-9-2, or to grant healthcare decision-making authority to a lay caregiver. Nothing in […]
§ 31-38-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “CFR” means Code of Federal Regulations. (1.1) “Consumer” means any individual who is provided access to a tanning facility as defined in this chapter. “Individual” means any human being. “Operator” means any individual designated by the tanning facility owner or tanning equipment lessee to operate or to assist […]
§ 31-38-2. Exemptions From Applicability of Chapter
Any person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter to the extent that such person: Uses equipment which emits ultraviolet radiation incidental to its normal operation; and Does not use the equipment described in paragraph (1) of this subsection to deliberately expose parts of the living human body to ultraviolet radiation for the purpose […]
§ 31-38-3. Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Requirements
Each tanning facility in this state shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Code Sections 31-38-4 through 31-38-8. History. Code 1981, § 31-38-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1411, § 2.
§ 31-38-4. Warning Sign to Be Posted; Contents of Warning Sign
The facility owner or operator shall conspicuously post the warning sign described in subsection (b) of this Code section within three feet of each tanning station and in such a manner that the sign is clearly visible, not obstructed by any barrier, equipment, or other object, and can be easily viewed by the consumer before […]
§ 31-36A-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act.” History. Code 1981, § 31-36A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5.
§ 31-38-4.1. Regulation of Tanning Facilities
After January 1, 2011, no person shall establish, maintain, or operate a tanning facility without first having registered with the department. A person shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department. The form shall require only the name, address, and telephone number of the tanning facility and owner and the […]
§ 31-36A-2. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly recognizes that there may be occasions when an adult has not made advance arrangements for a situation when he or she is unable to consent to his or her own admission to or discharge from one health care facility or placement or transfer to another health care facility or placement. Under these […]
§ 31-38-5. Compliance With Federal Regulations and National Electrical Code; Physical Barriers Required
The tanning facility owner or operator shall use only tanning equipment manufactured in accordance with the specifications set forth in 21 CFR 1040.20. The exact nature of compliance shall be based on the standards in effect at the time of manufacture as shown on the device identification label required by 21 CFR 1010.3. Each assembly […]