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§ 39-2-21. Injunctions

Any person, firm, or corporation or agent thereof violating any of the provisions of this chapter may be enjoined from employing the minor involved in such violation upon the complaint of the Commissioner of Labor in the superior court of any county in which the employer may be doing business or employing such minor; provided, […]

§ 39-4-1. “Appropriate Public Authority” Defined

As used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “appropriate public authorities” means, with reference to this state, the Department of Human Services. The department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 3; Ga. L. […]

§ 39-4-2. “Appropriate Authority in the Receiving State” Defined

As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “appropriate authority in the receiving state” means, with reference to this state, the Department of Human Services. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 4; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.

§ 39-4-3. “Executive Head” Defined

As used in Article VII of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “executive head” means the Governor. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 9.

§ 39-4-4. Enactment and Text of Compact

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in form substantially as follows:

§ 39-4-6. Supplementary Agreements Generally

The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § […]

§ 39-2-13. Employment Certificates — Disposition of Certificates Upon Termination of Employment or Failure to Appear for Work for 30 Days; Requirements as to Issuance of Subsequent Certificates

Upon termination of employment of any minor between 12 and 16 years of age, the employer shall return the employment certificate to the issuing officer within five days of the date of the termination of employment. Where the employment of any minor between 12 and 16 years of age shall not have been terminated, but […]