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2018 Georgia Code 26-4-2 | Car Wreck Lawyer

TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS

Section 4. Pharmacists and Pharmacies, 26-4-1 through 26-4-214.

ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

26-4-2. Liberal construction of chapter.

The practice of pharmacy in this state is declared to be a learned profession and the practice of pharmacy affects the public health, safety, and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy in this state as a learned profession, as defined in this chapter, should merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy to ensure the quality of drugs and related devices distributed in this state. This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.

(Code 1981, §26-4-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)

Cases Citing Georgia Code 26-4-2 From Courtlistener.com

Total Results: 2

Harrell v. Lusk

Court: Supreme Court of Georgia | Date Filed: 1994-02-07

Citation: 439 S.E.2d 896, 263 Ga. 895, 94 Fulton County D. Rep. 484, 1994 Ga. LEXIS 73

Snippet: been legislatively defined as a profession. OCGA § 26-4-2. The practice of pharmacy is regulated by the State

Foster v. Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Court: Supreme Court of Georgia | Date Filed: 1987-09-08

Citation: 359 S.E.2d 877, 257 Ga. 409, 1987 Ga. LEXIS 1037

Snippet: also found in the Georgia Pharmacy Act. See OCGA § 26-4-2 (7) (B) and (C). "[A]n article that happens to