O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 30-1-6 (2019)

American Sign Language

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The General Assembly finds that:

(1) American Sign Language is a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with distinct grammar, syntax, and symbols, and is one of hundreds of signed languages of the world; and

(2) American Sign Language is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and Canada.

History

(Code 1981, § 30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 290, § 2/SB 170.)

Annotations

Editor's notes. - This Code section formerly pertained to assaulting, beating, harassing, or injuring guide or dogs assisting disabled persons. The former Code section was based on Code 1981, § 30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 665, § 1. For present comparable provisions, see Code Section 16-11-107.1.

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CHAPTER 2 GEORGIA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

Sec.

30-2-1. Creation.

30-2-2. Purpose.

30-2-3. Supervision of industries by Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; acquisition of property.

30-2-4. Superintendents for industries; operation of industries generally; purchase of goods manufactured at industries by state institutions.

30-2-5. Articles to be manufactured by industries.

30-2-6. Authority of industry superintendents to permit work to be done in homes of workers.

30-2-7. Compensation of workers; observance of and payment for state holidays.

30-2-8. Promotion, demotion, and layoff of employees; transfer; departure and return of employees.

30-2-9. Surplus funds retained as working capital.

Cross references. - Blindness education, screening, and treatment program, § 31-1-23.

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Applicability of federal law to the Factory (now Industries) for the Blind. - See 1948-49 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 723.