TITLE 31 HEALTH

Section 8. Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients, 31-8-1 through 31-8-306.

ARTICLE 5 BILL OF RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

31-8-121. Formation of residents' council; space for meetings; assistance in attending meetings; compelling of attendance or participation.

The facility must permit the formation of a residents' council by interested residents, provide space for meetings, and provide assistance in attending meetings to those residents who require it. The facility may not compel attendance at or participation in residents' council meetings.

(Code 1933, § 88-1920B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)