TITLE 31 HEALTH

Section 22. Clinical Laboratories, 31-22-1 through 31-22-13.

ARTICLE 3 OFFENSES

31-22-12. Injunction of operation of unlicensed clinical laboratories.

The operation or maintenance of an unlicensed clinical laboratory in violation of this chapter is declared a nuisance, inimical to the public health, welfare, and safety. The commissioner in the name of the people of the state through the Attorney General may, in addition to other remedies provided in this chapter, bring an action for an injunction to restrain such violation or to enjoin the future operation or maintenance of any such clinical laboratory until compliance with this chapter or the rules or regulations promulgated under this chapter has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department.

(Ga. L. 1970, p. 531, § 10; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31.)