§ 31-15A-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Bone Mass Measurement Coverage Act.” History. Code 1981, § 31-15A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 877, § 2.
§ 31-13-17. Declaration of Existence of Emergency
Whenever the director finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or well-being, the director, with the concurrence of the Governor, may issue an order declaring the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken to meet the emergency as the director specifies. Such order […]
§ 31-14-8. Period of Confinement of Patients Committed Under Chapter
Upon commitment the patient shall be confined in a hospital or facility approved by the department for the care of tubercular patients for a period not to exceed two years unless, before the expiration of such two-year period, the designated responsible physician of the tuberculosis inpatient unit determines that the following conditions no longer exist: […]
§ 31-13-18. Hearing on Order or Notice of Action
Whenever a person is aggrieved or adversely affected by any action or by any order or orders of the director, such person may request and obtain a hearing by filing a petition with the director within 30 days after service of the order or notice of action. Such hearing and any other hearing under this […]
§ 31-14-8.1. Continuation of Confinement of Patient; Report Required; Hearing
If it is necessary to continue confinement of a committed patient beyond a period of two years ordered by a court or hearing examiner or authorized under subsection (d) of this Code section, the designated responsible physician of the tuberculosis inpatient unit shall review and update the patient’s treatment plan and shall prepare a report […]
§ 31-13-19. Judicial Review
Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available before the director and who is aggrieved by a final order or action in a contested case is entitled to judicial review under this chapter. In this connection, all proceedings for judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with subsections (b) through (h) of Code Section […]
§ 31-13-20. Filing Certified Copy of Unappealed Final Order or Affirmed Order
The director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resides or, if such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or, in any case, in the county wherein the violation occurred or in which jurisdiction is appropriate a certified […]
§ 31-13-21. Temporary or Permanent Injunction; Restraining Order
Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute any violation of this chapter, the director may apply to the superior court of the county where such person resides or, if such person is a nonresident of […]
§ 31-13-22. Representation of Director in Actions
It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or his representative to represent the director in all actions in connection with this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1990, this Code section, which was inadvertently […]
§ 31-13-23. Transfer of Powers and Duties Between Department of Natural Resources and Department of Community Health
The Governor shall have the authority to transfer powers and duties enumerated in this chapter between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Community Health as he deems appropriate by executive order. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § […]