§ 4-9-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Biologicals Permit Act of 1966.” History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 1.
§ 4-9-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Adulterant” means a substance used as an addition to another substance for falsification or adulteration. “Adulteration” means an addition of an impure, cheap, or unnecessary ingredient to cheat, cheapen, or falsify a preparation. “Biologicals” means medicinal preparations made from living organisms and their products, including serums, vaccines, antigens, […]
§ 4-9-3. Permits — Application; Issuance; Exemptions; Posting
Every producer, manufacturer, distributor, or sales outlet selling, offering for sale, exposing for sale, distributing, or storing biologicals shall register with and obtain a permit from the department prior to engaging in such activities. No person, firm, or partnership shall engage in any such activities without a permit or while its permit is suspended or […]
§ 4-9-4. Permits — Transferability; Effect of Death of Permittee
Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Upon the death of a person to whom such a permit has been issued, the permit issued to such deceased person shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 90 days from the date of the death of such person, provided the Commissioner […]
§ 4-9-5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Revocation or Suspension of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates
The Commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions and intention of this chapter. The Commissioner is authorized to revoke or suspend any permit issued under this chapter at any time when examination or inspection shall disclose violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated […]
§ 4-9-6. Employment of Field Agents, Clerical Help, and Other Personnel
The Commissioner shall have the power and authority to employ field agents, clerical help, and other qualified personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of and enforce this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 177, § 8; Ga. L. 1966, p. 334, § 8.
§ 4-9-7. Prohibited Acts
The following acts and the procurement, causing, aiding, or abetting of such acts within this state are prohibited: The manufacture, sale, delivery, holding or offering for sale, or storage of any biologicals that are adulterated, mislabeled, or contaminated; The receipt in commerce of biologicals known to be adulterated, mislabeled, or contaminated and the delivery or […]
§ 4-9-8. Seizure, Destruction, and Withholding From Sale of Adulterated, Misbranded, or Contaminated Biologicals
The Commissioner shall have the right to seize, destroy, or withhold from sale any adulterated, misbranded, or contaminated biologicals. The Commissioner shall also have the right to withhold from sale any biological which he deems to be hazardous when administered by any persons other than an accredited licensed veterinarian, persons licensed under Chapter 50 of […]
§ 4-9-9. Injunctions
The Commissioner or any person, corporation, firm, or association, in addition to the remedies set forth in this chapter, may obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction an injunction to restrain continued violations of this chapter. The granting of an injunction is authorized, notwithstanding the fact that such violation also constitutes a misdemeanor and notwithstanding […]