§ 31-13-4. Administration of State-Wide Radiation Control Program for Radiation Generating Equipment
The Department of Community Health is designated the state agency to administer a state-wide radiation control program for radiation generating equipment consistent with this chapter and any environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, or limitations administered by the Department of Natural Resources. It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that no provision […]
§ 31-12A-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Bar” means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets. “Business” […]
§ 31-12A-3. Smoking Prohibited in State and Local Government Buildings
Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities of, including buildings owned, leased, or operated by, the State of Georgia, its agencies and authorities, and any political subdivision of the state, municipal corporation, or local board or authority created by general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or by ordinance or resolution of […]
§ 31-12A-4. Smoking Prohibited in Enclosed Public Places
Except as otherwise specifically authorized in Code Section 31-12A-6, smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed public places in this state. History. Code 1981, § 31-12A-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1184, § 2/SB 90.
§ 31-12A-5. Smoking Prohibited in Enclosed Areas Within Places of Employment; Required Communications
Except as otherwise specifically provided in Code Section 31-12A-6, smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within places of employment, including, but not limited to, common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, and all other enclosed facilities. Such prohibition on smoking […]
§ 31-12A-6. Exemptions
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the following areas shall be exempt from the provisions of Code Sections 31-12A-4 and 31-12A-5: Private residences, except when used as a licensed child care, adult day-care, or health care facility; Hotel and motel rooms that are rented to guests and are designated as smoking rooms; provided, however, […]
§ 31-12-5. State-Wide Network for Medical Genetics Services
The department and appropriate medical centers shall cooperate in the development of a state-wide network for medical genetics. The network shall be available state-wide and will be responsible for training of personnel in genetics, research in inborn errors of metabolism, and quality control of laboratory services for genetics. This system shall also provide counseling regarding […]
§ 31-12A-7. Smoking Prohibited in Designated Nonsmoking Places
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of an establishment, facility, or outdoor area may declare that entire establishment, facility, or outdoor area as a nonsmoking place. Smoking shall be prohibited in any place in which a sign conforming to the requirements of subsection (a) of […]
§ 31-12-6. System for Prevention of Serious Illness, Severe Physical or Developmental Disability, and Death Resulting From Inherited Metabolic and Genetic Disorders; Establishment of Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee
The department shall promulgate rules and regulations creating a newborn screening system for the prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death caused by inherited metabolic and genetic disorders as identified by the department. The department shall be authorized to consider recommendations from the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee established pursuant […]
§ 31-12A-8. “No Smoking” Signs; Ashtrays Prohibited in Nonsmoking Areas
“No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it may be clearly and conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control in every public place and place of employment where smoking […]