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O.C.G.A. § 31-40-10 (2019)

Criminal law not repealed

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal the provisions of Code Section 16-12-5; provided, however, that Code Section 16-12-5 shall not apply to microblading of the eyebrow.

History

Code 1981, § 31-40-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2018, p. 996, § 2/SB 461; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214. The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, added the proviso at the end of this Code section.

Annotations

The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, added the proviso at the end of this Code section.

Code Commission notes. - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, "chapter" was substituted for "Act".

Editor's notes. - Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214, effective July 1, 2019, reenacted this Code section without change.

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CHAPTER 41 LEAD POISONING PREVENTION

Article 1

General Provisions.

31-41-1. Short title.

31-41-2. Legislative findings.

31-41-3. Definitions.

31-41-4. Establishment of lead-based paint hazard reduction program; training programs; licensure and certification requirements; written information on renovation; record keeping requirements.

31-41-5. Enforcement of chapter; violations.

31-41-6. Federal regulations; fees; corrective orders; violations.

Article 2

Childhood Lead Exposure Control.

31-41-10. Short title.

31-41-11. Legislative findings.

31-41-12. Definitions.

31-41-13. Notice of lead poisoning hazard.

31-41-14. Abatement of lead poisoning hazard.

31-41-15. Owner liability for units constructed prior to 1978.

31-41-16. Certificate evidencing compliance; liability relief.

31-41-17. Advice regarding cleaning activities in homes occupied by children with elevated blood lead levels.

31-41-18. Application.

31-41-19. Rules and regulations.

Code Commission notes. - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, this chapter, which was designated as Chapter 40 of Title 31, was redesignated as Chapter 41 thereof, since Ga. L. 1994, p. 446 also added a Chapter 40 of Title 31.

Administrative Rules and Regulations. - Lead based paint hazard management, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Chapter 391-3-24.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Lead Poisoning, 46 POF2d 145.

Landlord's Liability for Lead-Based Paint Hazard in Residential Dwelling, 35 POF3d 439.

Childhood Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Litigation, 66 Am. Jur. Trials 47.

ALR. - Landlord's liability for injury or death of tenant's child from lead paint poisoning, 19 A.L.R.5th 405.

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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Citizens' Suits Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 50 POF3d 237.

C.J.S. - 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, §§ 47 et seq., 66. 52 C.J.S., Landlord and Tenant, § 420.