§ 31-49-6. Donations
The council may solicit and accept donations, gifts, grants, property, or matching funds from any public or private source for the use of the council in performing its functions under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-49-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 397, § 2/SB 352.
§ 31-45-13. Applicability of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only in those counties where local rules and regulations governing public swimming pools are not in effect on December 31, 2000. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of a county to adopt an ordinance or resolution regarding public swimming pools that applies to […]
§ 31-46-1. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that it shall be the public policy of this state to encourage the donation, collection, and storage of stem cells collected from postnatal tissue and fluid and to make such stem cells available for medical research and treatment; to promote principled and ethical stem cell research; and to encourage […]
§ 31-46-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Amniotic fluid” means the fluid inside the amnion. “Permitted stem cell research” means stem cell research permitted under federal law and Senate Resolution 30, the “Hope Offered through Principled and Ethical Stem Cell Research Act,” as approved by the United States Senate on April 11, 2007. “Placenta” means […]
§ 31-46-3. Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for Postnatal Tissue and Fluid; Creation; Donations and Information Concerning Donations
Not later than June 30, 2008, the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure, as created in Code Section 31-46-4, shall establish a network of postnatal tissue and fluid banks in partnership with one or more public or private colleges or universities, public or private hospitals, nonprofit organizations, or private firms in this state for the […]
§ 31-46-4. Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms of Office; Duties
There is created the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure which shall consist of 15 members appointed as provided in this Code section. The commission shall be assigned to the Department of Public Health for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3. Seven members shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall […]
§ 31-46-5. Funding; Requirements of Federal Law
Any public funds expended for stem cell research shall conform to the requirements set forth in federal law and Senate Resolution 30, the “Hope Offered through Principled and Ethical Stem Cell Research Act,” as approved by the United States Senate on April 11, 2007. History. Code 1981, § 31-46-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, […]
§ 31-45-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term “public swimming pool,” “swimming pool,” or “pool” means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation, or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection with the body of water, regardless of whether a […]
§ 31-47-1. Purpose of Program; Needs Assessment; Coordination and Utilization With Other Programs
The Department of Public Health shall establish, promote, and maintain an Arthritis Prevention and Control Program in order to raise public awareness, educate consumers, educate and train health professionals, teachers, and human services providers, and for other purposes. As a part of the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program, the Department of Public Health shall periodically […]
§ 31-45-4. Issuance of Permits; Terms of Expiration
On or after December 31, 2000, a permit shall be obtained from the county board of health in the county in which a public swimming pool is located prior to construction or continued operation of a public swimming pool. When the ownership of a public swimming pool changes or if the pool is leased by […]