§ 20-3-90. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Student Organization Responsibility for Drug Abuse Act.” History. Code 1981, § 20-3-90 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2033, § 1.

§ 20-3-91. Legislative Findings and Intent

The General Assembly finds that the unlawful abuse and misuse of marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs constitutes a serious threat to the public health, welfare, and academic achievement of students enrolled in the public colleges and universities of this state. It is declared to be a purpose and goal of this state to encourage […]

§ 20-3-92. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. “Dangerous drug” means any drug defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71. “Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph […]

§ 20-3-93. Circumstances Requiring Withdrawal of Student Organization Recognition

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any student organization functioning in conjunction with, incidental to, or at any university system institution, which through its officers, agents, or responsible members knowingly permits or authorizes the sale, distribution, serving, possession, consumption, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or dangerous drug at any affair, function, or activity […]

§ 20-3-94. Implementation of Administrative Procedures

Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article shall be promulgated for the educational institutions under management and control by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such procedures shall include those elements of due process of law required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the United States Constitution. […]

§ 20-3-95. Appeal to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia

A student organization may appeal any adverse institutional level action by the president or his delegate to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in accordance with applicable portions of the bylaws of the board of regents, or, pursuant to such other discretionary or mandatory review procedures as the board may in […]

§ 20-3-96. Final Appeal to Superior Court

Any student organization which is adversely affected by a decision or action under this part may appeal a final decision of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the superior court of the county wherein the university system institution is situated, or to the Superior Court of Fulton County, within 20 […]