§ 31-14-1. “Active Tuberculosis” Defined; Declaration of Policy
As used in this chapter, the term “active tuberculosis” means a diagnosis demonstrated by clinical, bacteriologic, or diagnostic imaging evidence, or a combination thereof. Persons who have been diagnosed as having active tuberculosis and have not completed a course of antituberculosis treatment are still considered to have active tuberculosis and may be infectious. Active tuberculosis […]
§ 31-14-2. Petition for Commitment
When the county board of health or the Department of Public Health has evidence that any person has active tuberculosis and is violating the rules and regulations promulgated by the department or the orders issued by the county board of health and thereby presents a substantial risk of exposing other persons to an imminent danger […]
§ 31-14-3. Hearing on Petition; Notice; Physical Examination; Court Costs; Attorney’s Fee; Conduct of Hearing
Immediately upon the filing of a petition pursuant to Code Section 31-14-2, the judge of the superior court shall set the matter for a full and fair hearing on the petition. Such hearing shall be held no sooner than seven days and no later than 12 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, subsequent to the […]
§ 31-14-4. Service of Copy of Petition and Order; Penalty for Failure to Comply
A copy of the petition and order shall be served on the person named in the petition. Any failure of such person to comply with the order or with the notice by the persons appointed therein to make examination shall be enforceable by attachment for contempt. History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 348, § […]
§ 31-14-5. Circumstances Allowing Custody Pending Hearing
Where a danger exists that the person named in the petition may abscond or conceal himself or herself or where the person is conducting himself or herself so as to present a substantial risk of exposing other persons to an imminent danger of infection, the court may, as a part of the order made pursuant […]
§ 31-13-15. Investigation of Apparent Violations; Initiation of Legal Proceedings
The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this chapter and to take any action authorized under this chapter as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-13-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, […]
§ 31-14-6. Report of Persons Making Examination; Service of Copies
The person or persons appointed by the order to make the examination shall file a report thereof, in triplicate, in the court wherein the proceeding is pending. The clerk of the superior court shall forthwith make service of one copy on the agency instituting the proceeding and one copy on the party named as defendant […]
§ 31-13-16. Authorization to Remedy Violation by Conference, Conciliation, or Persuasion; Order to Undertake Corrective Action
Whenever the director has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter has occurred, he shall attempt to obtain a remedy with the violator or violators by conference, conciliation, or persuasion. In the case of failure of such conference, conciliation, or […]
§ 31-14-7. Results of Hearing; Commitment to Hospital or Facility; Dismissal of Petition and Release From Custody; Costs of Transportation; Review of Commitment Order
Upon the hearing set in the order, if the court finds that the person has active tuberculosis, is violating the rules and regulations promulgated by the department or the orders issued by the county board of health after having been directed by the county board of health or the department to comply with such rules, […]
§ 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 […]