§ 31-24-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Blood Labeling Act.” History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 353, § 1.
§ 31-24-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Blood” means whole human blood, packed red blood cells, blood platelets, concentrated leucocytes, and blood plasma. It does not include blood derivatives manufactured or processed for industrial use. “Donation” means any transaction involving the person from whom blood is withdrawn, whether he presents himself for the withdrawal of […]
§ 31-24-3. Requirement of Qualification of Blood Donors
No blood may be withdrawn from any individual in this state for transfusion or industrial uses unless he qualifies to be a blood donor under the laws of this state. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 353, § 3. Cross references. Age at which person may donate blood without consent of parent or guardian, § 44-5-89 […]
§ 31-24-4. Labeling of Containers of Blood
Every person who withdraws blood from an individual or separates blood into components by physical processes shall affix to each container of such blood or components a label in a form specified by the Department of Public Health which shall include an indication of whether the blood was obtained by purchase or donation. The director […]
§ 31-24-5. Transfusion of Unlabeled Blood; Identification of Blood Administered by Transfusion
No person may administer blood by transfusion in this state or transfer or offer to transfer blood for transfusion purposes by any type of transaction unless the container of such blood is labeled as required by Code Section 31-24-4. When blood is administered by transfusion in this state, the identification number of the unit of […]
§ 31-24-6. Transfer of Blood and Blood Components for Industrial Use
Blood and blood components, including salvage plasma, may be used and transferred for industrial uses without regard to whether its original acquisition was by purchase or donation. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 353, § 6.
§ 31-24-7. Administration of Chapter
The department shall administer this chapter as a part of and using the procedures of Chapter 22 of this title. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 353, § 7.
§ 31-24-8. Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 353, § 8.