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

O.C.G.A. § 37-2-40 (2019)

Discrimination or retaliation prohibited; sanctions

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(a) No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any consumer, relative of a consumer, guardian or health care agent of a consumer, any employee of a services provider, or any other person for making a complaint or providing information in good faith to the ombudsman.

(b) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History

Code 1981, § 37-2-40, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 133, § 3/HB 535.