O.C.G.A. § 31-14-1: “Active tuberculosis” defined; declaration of policy.

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “active tuberculosis” means a diagnosis demonstrated by clinical, bacteriologic, or diagnostic imaging evidence, or a combination thereof. Persons who have been diagnosed as having active tuberculosis and have not completed a course of antituberculosis treatment are still considered to have active tuberculosis and may be infectious.

(b) Active tuberculosis is declared to be dangerous to the public health.