As used in this chapter, the term: “Agent Orange” means the herbicide composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. “Veteran” means a person who was a resident of this state at the time of his induction into the armed forces of the United States of America or was a resident of this state on […]
A physician who has primary responsibility for treating a veteran who believes he may have been exposed to chemical defoliants or herbicides or other causative agents, including but not limited to Agent Orange, while serving in the armed forces of the United States shall, at the request of the veteran, submit a report to the […]
The department, in consultation and cooperation with a board certified medical toxicologist, shall compile and evaluate information submitted under this chapter into a report to be distributed annually to members of the General Assembly and to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. The report shall contain current […]
The identity of a veteran about whom a report has been made under Code Section 31-30-2 or 31-30-3 may not be disclosed unless the veteran consents to the disclosure. Statistical information collected under this chapter is public information. History. Code 1981, § 31-30-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2321, § 1. Editor’s notes. […]
A physician or a hospital subject to this chapter who complies with this chapter may not be held civilly or criminally liable for providing the information required by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-30-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2321, § 1. Editor’s notes. For information as to the effective date of […]
The Attorney General may represent a class of individuals composed of veterans who may have been injured because of contact with chemical defoliants or herbicides or other causative agents, including Agent Orange, in an action for release of information relating to exposure to such chemicals during military service and for release of individual medical records. […]
The department and the health science centers and other medical facilities of the University System of Georgia shall institute a cooperative program to: Refer veterans to appropriate state and federal agencies for the purpose of filing claims to remedy medical and financial problems caused by the veterans’ exposure to chemical defoliants or herbicides or other […]
If the commissioner determines that an agency of the federal government is performing the referral and screening functions required by Code Section 31-30-7, the commissioner may discontinue any program required by this chapter or any duty required of a physician or hospital under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-30-8 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
This chapter shall become effective when and to the extent that funds are appropriated and available to the Department of Public Health under an appropriation which specifically refers to this chapter and provides that it is intended for the implementation of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 31-30-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. […]
