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O.C.G.A. § 31-12-1 · Power to conduct research and studies.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-1.1 · “Bioterrorism” and “public health emergency” defined.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-2 · Reporting certain diseases and neonatal abstinence syndrome; confidentiality; reporting required of pharmacists; immunity from liability as to information supplied; notification of potential bioterrorism.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-2.1 · Investigation of potential bioterrorism activity; regulations and planning for public health emergencies.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-3 · Power to require immunization and other preventive measures.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-3.1 · Vaccination registry; reporting requirements, maintenance, and use of information.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-3.2 · Meningococcal disease; vaccinations; disclosures.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-4 · Isolation and segregation of diseased persons; quarantine.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-4.1 · Smallpox vaccination and treatment program.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-5 · State-wide network for medical genetics services.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-6 · System for prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death resulting from inherited metabolic and genetic disorders; establishment of Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-7 · Rules and regulations regarding tests for sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, and other metabolic and genetic disorders; counseling; fees.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-8 · Occupational health and safety.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-9 · Importation, sale, and breeding of animals and birds to be kept as pets.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-10 · Right of entry to facility.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-11 · Abating operation of bathhouses.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-12 · Restrictions on sale or dispensing of contact lenses and spectacles; definitions; responsibilities relating to prescriptions; criminal violation; enforcement.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-13 · Definitions concerning bloodborne pathogens; standards; funds for research and development.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12-14 · Cancer research program fund; contributions; accounting.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-1 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-2 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-3 · Smoking prohibited in state and local government buildings.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-4 · Smoking prohibited in enclosed public places.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-5 · Smoking prohibited in enclosed areas within places of employment; required communications.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-6 · Exemptions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-7 · Smoking prohibited in designated nonsmoking places.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-8 · “No Smoking” signs; ashtrays prohibited in nonsmoking areas.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-9 · Public education program.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-10 · Enforcement by the Department of Public Health and county boards of health.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-11 · Local operating procedures.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-12 · Other laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances not prohibited.
O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-13 · Construction.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-1 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-2 · Declaration of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-3 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-4 · Administration of state-wide radiation control program for radiation generating equipment.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-4.1 · Administration of state-wide radiation control program for radioactive materials.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-5 · Powers and duties of Department of Community Health and Department of Natural Resources; enforcement of chapter through inspection; training programs.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-6 · Bonding licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-7 · Permits for disposal of radioactive waste; bonding of permittees.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-8 · Licensing users of by-product, source, and special nuclear materials as sources of ionizing radiation.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-8.1 · General or specific licensing for use, manufacture, transport, transactions in, and possession of radioactive material.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-8.2 · Licensing of diagnostic and therapeutic medical uses of radioactive materials.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-9 · Records of use of radiation sources and exposure of employees to radiation.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-10 · Suspension, revocation, and amendment of license or registration; emergency orders; review.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-11 · Impounding and condemnation of radiation generating equipment and radioactive materials.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-12 · License required.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-13 · Penalties.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-14 · Inspections and investigations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-15 · Investigation of apparent violations; initiation of legal proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-16 · Authorization to remedy violation by conference, conciliation, or persuasion; order to undertake corrective action.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-17 · Declaration of existence of emergency.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-18 · Hearing on order or notice of action.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-19 · Judicial review.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-20 · Filing certified copy of unappealed final order or affirmed order.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-21 · Temporary or permanent injunction; restraining order.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-22 · Representation of director in actions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-23 · Transfer of powers and duties between Department of Natural Resources and Department of Community Health.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-24 · Effect on proceedings commenced before April 4, 1990; continuation of federal aid to agency receiving transfer of functions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-13-25 · Rules, regulations, agreements, and contracts formerly under Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Community Health for these purposes).
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-1 · “Active tuberculosis” defined; declaration of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-2 · Petition for commitment.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-3 · Hearing on petition; notice; physical examination; court costs; attorney’s fee; conduct of hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-4 · Service of copy of petition and order; penalty for failure to comply.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-5 · Circumstances allowing custody pending hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-6 · Report of persons making examination; service of copies.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-7 · Results of hearing; commitment to hospital or facility; dismissal of petition and release from custody; costs of transportation; review of commitment order.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-8 · Period of confinement of patients committed under chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-8.1 · Continuation of confinement of patient; report required; hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-8.2 · Appeal from orders of superior court or hearing examiner; costs; right to counsel.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-9 · Procedure for securing discharge; petition for habeas corpus.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-10 · Enforcement of rules and regulations by county boards of health.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-11 · Unauthorized leave of committed person from hospital or facility.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-12 · Applicability of commitment provisions to persons who obey rules and regulations of department.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-13 · Order directing compliance with plan of evaluation or outpatient treatment; contempt.
O.C.G.A. § 31-14-14 · Immunity from liability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-1 · Findings; declaration of purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-2 · Establishment of program.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-3 · Functions of the Cancer Advisory Committee; membership; terms of office; vacancies.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-4 · Cancer control officer.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-5 · Duties of commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15-6 · Right to benefits under other programs.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15A-1 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15A-2 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-15A-3 · Insurance benefit plan shall provide coverage for bone mass measurement; education.
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-1 · Findings; declaration of purpose.
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-16-2 through 31-16-6 · [Repealed]
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-8 · [Repealed] Task force on kidney dialysis centers; establishment; membership; meetings; report; abolition.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-1 · Enumeration of diseases deemed dangerous to public health.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-2 · Report of diagnosis or treatment to health authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-3 · Examination and treatment by health authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-4 · Serologic tests of pregnant women.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-4.1 · Chlamydia screening test.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-4.2 · HIV and Syphilis Pregnancy Screening.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-5 · Prophylactic treatment at childbirth.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-6 · Regulation of laboratories.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-7 · Consent of minor to medical or surgical care or services; informing spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-7.1 · Expedited partner therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17-8 · Penalty.
O.C.G.A. § 31-17A-1 · HIV deemed dangerous to public health.