2018 Georgia Code Annotated

TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS

Chap.

• 1. General Provisions, 26-1-1.
• 2. Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food, 26-2-1 through 26-2-441.
• 3. Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Drugs and Cosmetics, 26-3-1 through 26-3-24.
• 4. Pharmacists and Pharmacies, 26-4-1 through 26-4-214.
• 5. Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs, 26-5-1 through 26-5-62.

Chapter 1. General Provisions, 26-1-1.

• 26-1-1. Maintenance of information and referral service for persons and organizations desiring to donate food to nonprofit organizations; inspection of donated food.

Chapter 2. Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food, 26-2-1 through 26-2-441.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 26-2-1. Definitions of and standards for lard, mixed edible fats, and cottonseed oils.
• 26-2-2. Meat, fish, and poultry to be sold by net weight; exceptions; penalty.
• 26-2-3. Obstruction of inspectors and others in performance of duties.
• 26-2-4. Labeling, sale, or advertising of spring water.

Article 2 Adulteration and Misbranding

of Food. Article 3

• 26-2-20. Short title.
• 26-2-21. Definitions.
• 26-2-22. Prohibited acts.
• 26-2-23. Injunctions for violations of Code Section 26-2-22.
• 26-2-24. Penalty for violation of Code Section 26-2-22; exceptions.
• 26-2-25. Licensing of food sales establishments; revocation; notice and hearing; transferability; posting of license; fees; rules and regulations.
• 26-2-26. When food deemed adulterated.
• 26-2-27. Poisonous or deleterious substances in food; exception for required substances.
• 26-2-27.1. Testing of specimens from food processing centers; consistency in standards; cost; retention of records from testing; exemption.
• 26-2-28. When food deemed misbranded.
• 26-2-29. Misleading advertisements; certain practices declared misleading.
• 26-2-30. Factors to be taken into account in determining whether labels or advertisements are misleading.
• 26-2-30.1. Beef produced without antibiotics or growth hormones; "Georgia lean" beef.
• 26-2-31. Repacking of flour, grits, hominy, and cornmeal; exceptions [Repealed].
• 26-2-32. Honey and imitation honey labels.
• 26-2-33. Enforcement of article by Commissioner; employment of personnel.
• 26-2-34. Promulgation of regulations; notice and hearing for proposed amendments; variances or waivers.
• 26-2-35. Food regulations.
• 26-2-36. Right of entry in food establishments and transport vehicles; examination of samples obtained.
• 26-2-37. Temporary permits.
• 26-2-38. Detention or embargo of adulterated or misbranded food.
• 26-2-39. Summaries of judgments, decrees, and court orders; dissemination of information in the interest of health and protection of consumers against fraud.
• 26-2-40. Minor violations of article.
• 26-2-41. Prosecution of violations; notice to defendant prior to institution of criminal proceeding.

Meat Inspection. Part 1

• 26-2-60. Short title.
• 26-2-61. Legislative intent.
• 26-2-62. Definitions.
• 26-2-63. Federal and state cooperation.
• 26-2-64. Concurrent enforcement jurisdiction.

Part 2 ENFORCEMENT OF ARTICLE.

• 26-2-80. Promulgation of regulations.
• 26-2-81. Powers of Commissioner; access to documentary evidence and witnesses; false reports; failure to file reports.
• 26-2-82. Administrative penalties; judicial review.
• 26-2-83. Withdrawal of meat inspection service.
• 26-2-84. Detention of carcasses, meat, and meat food products suspected of being adulterated or misbranded; removal of official marks.
• 26-2-85. Seizure and condemnation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products; release bond; costs.
• 26-2-86. Injunctions.
• 26-2-87. Minor violations.
• 26-2-88. Penalties for fraud or distribution of adulterated articles; penalties for slaughter or distribution of diseased or cancerous animals.

Part 3 Inspection of Animals, Carcasses, Meat,

and Meat Food Products; Adulteration and

Misbranding. Part 4

• 26-2-100. Duties of inspectors.
• 26-2-100.1. Examinations and inspections of nontraditional livestock carcasses, meats, and meat food products.
• 26-2-101. Inspections and examinations; administration in conjunction with Article 2 of this chapter.
• 26-2-102. Inspection of animals prior to slaughter or preparation; examination and slaughtering of diseased animals; examination and inspection of method; right of Commissioner to deny or suspend inspections.
• 26-2-103. Post-mortem inspection and marking of carcasses and parts; disposition of condemned carcasses and parts; reinspection; removal of inspectors.
• 26-2-104. Inspection of carcasses, parts, meat, and meat products brought into or returned to slaughtering or packing establishments; limitations on entry of carcasses, parts, meat, and meat products.
• 26-2-105. Inspection of meat food products where prepared; inspection markings; disposition of condemned meat food products; removal of inspectors.
• 26-2-106. Inspection of meat and meat food products in retail and other food service establishments; disposition of condemned meat; sale or display of noninspected meat or meat food products.
• 26-2-107. Labeling of meat, meat food products, and carcasses; standards and definitions; use of false or misleading labels or containers.
• 26-2-108. Sanitary inspections of slaughter and packing establishments; sanitation regulations; labeling adulterated meat and meat food products.
• 26-2-109. Inspection of animals and food products thereof slaughtered and prepared at nighttime.
• 26-2-110. Slaughter, preparation, sale, or transportation of animals, meat, or meat food products generally.
• 26-2-110.1. Approved methods for handling and slaughtering of animals; designation by Commissioner of methods of handling and slaughtering.
• 26-2-111. Labeling and preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products of equines.
• 26-2-112. Inspection exceptions; labeling and handling of custom slaughtered and prepared meat or meat food products.
• 26-2-113. Storage and handling regulations for carcasses, meat, and meat food products.
• 26-2-114. Fraudulent practices.
• 26-2-115. Use of "Georgia" in trademark, trade name, service mark, or advertisement.
• 26-2-116. Applicability of part to federally inspected slaughtering and packing establishments.

• 26-2-130. Buying, selling, transporting, or receiving of dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals.
• 26-2-131. Registration of dealers in dead, dying, diseased, or disabled animals.
• 26-2-132. Maintenance and inspection of records.
• 26-2-133. Identification of carcasses, meat, or meat food products not intended for human use.

Article 4 Advertisement and Sale of Meat Generally.

• 26-2-150. Legislative intent.
• 26-2-151. Promulgation of rules and regulations regarding deceptive advertising of meat.
• 26-2-152. Advertisement or sale of beef, pork, and lamb; "bait and switch" advertising.
• 26-2-153. Sale of partial or whole carcasses.
• 26-2-154. Penalty for violation of Code Sections 26-2-150 through 26-2-153.
• 26-2-155. Food service establishment display of information if serving imported beef.
• 26-2-156. Slaughter of horses for human consumption or other purposes.
• 26-2-157. Sale of horse meat - Sign; label.
• 26-2-158. Sale of horse meat - Seller to inform purchaser.
• 26-2-159. Promulgation of regulations.
• 26-2-160. Sale of dog meat for human consumption; label on packages.
• 26-2-161. Penalty for violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160.

Article 5 Animals Suspected of Bearing Any Residue Causing Contaminated Meat.

• 26-2-180. Definitions.
• 26-2-181. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
• 26-2-182. Animals, poultry, or products thereof suspected of bearing substance causing contamination - Inspection and quarantine; notice to owners or keepers.
• 26-2-183. Animals, poultry, or products thereof suspected of bearing substance causing contamination - Sampling; removal from quarantine on order of Commissioner.
• 26-2-184. Animals, poultry, or products thereof suspected of bearing substance causing contamination - Destruction; compliance with federal tolerances.
• 26-2-185. Injunctions.
• 26-2-186. Penalties.

Article 6 Meat, Poultry, and Dairy Processing Plants.

• 26-2-200. Definitions.
• 26-2-201. Supervision and control of sanitary conditions in dairies and meat, poultry, and dairy processing plants; designation of inspectors.
• 26-2-202. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
• 26-2-203. Power of inspection.
• 26-2-204. Inspection of dairy, meat, or poultry plants; correction of unsanitary conditions; take and test samples; evidentiary value thereof.
• 26-2-205. Wholesomeness inspection of meat, poultry, and dairy products offered for sale; inspection of livestock slaughtered; marking system for inspection purposes; standards and specifications; exception.
• 26-2-206. Wholesomeness inspection of meat, poultry, or dairy processing plants on cost basis or less.
• 26-2-207. Dairy equipment and premises to be maintained in clean and sanitary condition; supply of clean, pure water; adequate drainage.
• 26-2-208. Sale, offer for sale, or possession of dairy, animal, or poultry products, under other than sanitary conditions; when conditions other than sanitary deemed to exist.
• 26-2-209. Permanent license for meat processing plants; revocation or suspension; notice and hearing.
• 26-2-210. Permanent license for poultry processing plants; filing at place of business; transferability; suspension or revocation; notice and hearing.
• 26-2-211. Statistics on animals and poultry slaughtered; maintenance of records.
• 26-2-212. County and municipal ordinances dealing with meats, poultry, and dairy products.
• 26-2-213. Injunctions.
• 26-2-213.1. Applicability to individuals and entities governed by federal acts.
• 26-2-214. Inspection of federally inspected meat, poultry, or dairy products; exception for horse slaughter operations.
• 26-2-215. Penalty.

Article 7 Milk and Milk Products.

• 26-2-230. Short title.
• 26-2-231. Definitions.
• 26-2-232. Duties of Commissioner generally.
• 26-2-233. Promulgation and amendment of rules and regulations by Commissioner.
• 26-2-234. Applications for licenses and permits; duration of licenses; renewal of licenses; procedure for denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses.
• 26-2-235. License requirements - Cream testers.
• 26-2-236. License requirements - Operators of milk and cream buying stations [Repealed].
• 26-2-237. License requirements - Milk and cream brokers [Repealed].
• 26-2-238. Standards and requirements generally.
• 26-2-239. Standards and requirements for frozen desserts generally.
• 26-2-240. Adulterated ice cream.
• 26-2-241. Testing of milk, cream, or other dairy products.
• 26-2-242. Standards and requirements as to sale of milk and milk products generally; labeling; sale of ungraded milk, raw whole milk, condensed or evaporated milk.
• 26-2-243. Intermingling of Grade A milk or milk products with other grades; inspections; permit requirements; enforcement powers of Commissioner.
• 26-2-244. Standards and conditions for importation of milk and milk products.
• 26-2-245. Condemnation and coloring of milk and milk products produced, processed, or delivered in violation of laws of state.
• 26-2-246. Furnishing of records by persons operating under article.
• 26-2-247. Enforcement of article generally.
• 26-2-248. Injunctions.
• 26-2-249. Unlawful acts.
• 26-2-250. Penalties for violations of article.

Article 8 Eggs.

• 26-2-260. Definitions.
• 26-2-261. Classification of eggs.
• 26-2-262. Registration of entities dealing in eggs.
• 26-2-263. License required for wholesaler or egg handler; grounds for suspension or revocation; transferability; exemption.
• 26-2-264. Sales by entities dealing in eggs; exemption of producers from taxation and licensing.
• 26-2-265. Dealer's invoices of sales to be furnished to Department of Agriculture on request; exception for sales to consumers.
• 26-2-266. Inspectors and assistants; confiscation and destruction of eggs found unfit for human consumption.
• 26-2-267. Promulgation of rules, regulations, grades, and standards; powers of inspectors.
• 26-2-268. Information labels affixed to cases of eggs.
• 26-2-269. Placard to be displayed; contents.
• 26-2-270. Reciprocal marketing agreement to vary labeling requirements.
• 26-2-271. "Withhold From Sale Orders"; cost of inspection and release.
• 26-2-272. Licensing of candlers and graders of eggs; promulgation of rules and regulations regarding qualifications; temporary work without license.
• 26-2-273. Refrigeration and other handling requirements.
• 26-2-274. Penalty; duty of prosecuting attorneys to prosecute violations.

Article 9 Grains and Bread.

• 26-2-290. Definitions.
• 26-2-291. Vitamins and ingredients in flour; specification changes; milling process.
• 26-2-292. Vitamins and ingredients in bread; specification changes.
• 26-2-293. Vitamins and ingredients in degerminated corn meal and degerminated hominy grits; specification changes; milling process.
• 26-2-294. Exemptions.
• 26-2-295. Labeling requirements.
• 26-2-296. Duties of Commissioner of Agriculture.
• 26-2-297. Penalty.

Article 10 Fish and Other Seafoods.

• 26-2-310. Definitions.
• 26-2-311. Administration by Commissioner of Agriculture.
• 26-2-312. Wholesale fish dealers' licenses.
• 26-2-313. Applications for wholesale fish dealers' licenses.
• 26-2-314. License revocation.
• 26-2-315. Promulgation of rules and regulations regarding sanitation, distribution, and transportation of fish and seafoods.
• 26-2-316. Suitable equipment and sanitation for wholesale fish dealers.
• 26-2-317. Traveling fish dealers; equipment.
• 26-2-318. Inspection of fish and seafoods.
• 26-2-319. Allocation of license fees [Repealed].
• 26-2-320. Penalty.

Article 11 Kosher Foods.

• 26-2-330 through 26-2-335. [Repealed].

Article 12 Soft Drinks.

• 26-2-350. Definitions.
• 26-2-351. License for manufacture and bottling; separate license for each business or bottling or manufacturing plant.
• 26-2-352. Sanitary standards and specifications for manufacture, bottling, and distribution of soft drinks or soft drink syrup; adoption; compliance with food laws.
• 26-2-353. Promulgation of rules and regulations; administrative personnel.
• 26-2-354. Suspension or revocation of license; hearing.
• 26-2-355. Sanitary inspection of building, area, structure, plant, or vehicle used in manufacture, bottling, or distribution.
• 26-2-356. Applicability of article to dairy or milk processing or distributing plants otherwise licensed.
• 26-2-357. Penalty.

Article 13 Food Service Establishments.

• 26-2-370. Definitions.
• 26-2-371. Permits - Required; issued by county board of health or Department of Public Health; validity; transferability; rules and regulations by municipalities.
• 26-2-372. Permits - Issuance; suspension, revocation, or denial; notice and hearing.
• 26-2-373. Promulgation of rules, regulations, and standards by Department of Public Health and county boards of health; exemption for nonprofit schools and institutions producing own milk.
• 26-2-373.1. Use of hair nets or hats by food preparers; penalty.
• 26-2-374. Contents and posting of notices relating to assistance to persons choking; relief from civil liability of persons rendering emergency aid.
• 26-2-375. Enforcement of article; inspection of food service and food sales establishments.
• 26-2-376. Review of final order or determination by Department of Public Health; appeal to superior court.
• 26-2-377. Penalty for violation of article.
• 26-2-378. Meat products that contain extenders to be displayed on menus or placards; applicability to minor amounts of extenders.

Article 14 Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service.

• 26-2-390. Definitions.
• 26-2-391. Permits for nonprofit food sales and food service at events; duration of permit; issuance of subsequent permits.
• 26-2-392. Standards for food, labeling, and containers; protection from contamination; temperature; prohibited foods; utensils and equipment; ice; transport to other location; reuse at another event; handwashing facilities; unapproved facilities.
• 26-2-393. Enforcement of article.

Article 15 Sale of Meat, Poultry, or Seafood from Mobile Vehicles.

• 26-2-410. Definitions.
• 26-2-411. Licensing and inspection of mobile vehicles.
• 26-2-412. Rules and regulations.
• 26-2-413. Penalty for violations.

Article 16 Common-sense Consumption.

• 26-2-430. Short title.
• 26-2-431. Definitions.
• 26-2-432. Exemption from liability of food distributors for long-term consumption of food.
• 26-2-433. Exception to nonliability of food distributors.
• 26-2-434. Requirements of complaint.
• 26-2-435. Discovery.
• 26-2-436. Applicability.

Article 17 Cooperation in Implementation of Federal Food Safety Modernization Act.

• 26-2-440. Definitions.
• 26-2-441. Designation of cooperating agency.

Chapter 3. Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Drugs and Cosmetics, 26-3-1 through 26-3-24.

• 26-3-1. Short title.
• 26-3-2. Definitions.
• 26-3-3. Prohibited acts.
• 26-3-4. Detention of adulterated or misbranded drugs and cosmetics.
• 26-3-5. Duty of prosecuting attorney upon report of violation; notice to possible defendant.
• 26-3-6. Minor violations.
• 26-3-7. When a drug or device deemed adulterated.
• 26-3-8. When a drug or device deemed misbranded.
• 26-3-9. Name and address of manufacturer on label of drugs requiring prescription.
• 26-3-10. Selling, delivering, or giving away of new drugs; exemptions.
• 26-3-11. When a cosmetic deemed adulterated.
• 26-3-12. When a cosmetic deemed misbranded.
• 26-3-13. When a drug, device, or cosmetic advertisement deemed false.
• 26-3-14. Factors taken into account in determining whether label or advertisement is misleading.
• 26-3-15. Labeling or advertisement of a drug as an antiseptic.
• 26-3-16. Promulgation of regulations; conformity with federal act.
• 26-3-17. Inspection of factories, warehouses, establishments, or vehicles; samples and specimens.
• 26-3-18. Assistance in enforcement from Department of Agriculture or Department of Public Health.
• 26-3-19. Reports and publications by State Board of Pharmacy.
• 26-3-20. Injunctions for violations of Code Section 26-3-3.
• 26-3-21. Construction of chapter.
• 26-3-22. Other laws unaffected by chapter.
• 26-3-23. Penalty for impeding, obstructing, hindering, or preventing drug agent from performance of duty.
• 26-3-24. Penalty for violation of chapter.

Chapter 4. Pharmacists and Pharmacies, 26-4-1 through 26-4-214.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 26-4-1. Short title.
• 26-4-2. Liberal construction of chapter.
• 26-4-3. Legislative intent.
• 26-4-4. Definition of "practice of pharmacy."
• 26-4-5. (For effective date, see note.) Definitions.
• 26-4-6. Provisions of chapter not applicable to facilities engaged solely in distribution of dialysate drugs or certain dialysis equipment under certain conditions.

Article 2 State Board of Pharmacy.

• 26-4-20. State Board of Pharmacy continued; enforcement of provisions of chapter vested in board; board to be autonomous division of Department of Community Health; compensation; venue for actions involving board members.
• 26-4-21. Eligibility requirements for board members; oath of office.
• 26-4-22. Number and terms of members; appointment; vacancies.
• 26-4-23. Removal of board members.
• 26-4-24. Meetings and organization; appeals; serving of notices and legal process.
• 26-4-25. Expense and mileage allowances; reimbursement of certain costs and fees.
• 26-4-26. Meetings; notice; quorum; open meetings.
• 26-4-27. Authority to establish rules and regulations.
• 26-4-28. Powers, duties, and authority.
• 26-4-28.1. Power, duties, and authority of the executive director.
• 26-4-28.2. Notification to board of convictions.
• 26-4-29. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; continuance; appointment, requirements, and duties of director; power to make arrests; report of violations of drug laws; investigations; dangerous drug list.
• 26-4-30. Construction of chapter.

Article 3 Practice of Pharmacy.

• 26-4-40. Unlawful to practice pharmacy without license; exception; fine.
• 26-4-41. Qualifications for license; examination; internship and other training programs.
• 26-4-42. License transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction.
• 26-4-43. Temporary licenses.
• 26-4-44. Renewal of licenses.
• 26-4-44.1. Inactive license status.
• 26-4-44.2. Exceptions for active duty service members.
• 26-4-45. Continuing professional pharmaceutical education requirements.
• 26-4-46. Pharmacy interns - Eligibility and requirements for licenses.
• 26-4-47. Pharmacy interns - Validity of licenses.
• 26-4-48. Pharmacy interns - Renewal of licenses; exceptions.
• 26-4-49. Drug researcher permits; application for registration; fees; suspension or revocation; penalty for violations.
• 26-4-50. Drug therapy modification certification.
• 26-4-51. Durable medical equipment supplier license; requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations.

Article 4 Discipline.

• 26-4-60. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to grant licenses.
• 26-4-61. Temporary suspension of license; notice; disciplinary hearings.
• 26-4-62. Penalty for violation of chapter.

Article 5 Prescription Drugs.

• 26-4-80. License required for practice of pharmacy; dispensing of prescription drugs; prescription drug orders; electronically transmitted drug orders; refills; Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions.
• 26-4-80.1. Use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders.
• 26-4-81. Substitution of generic drugs or interchangeable biological products for brand name drugs and prescribed biological products.
• 26-4-82. Duties requiring professional judgment; responsibilities of licensed pharmacist.
• 26-4-83. Patient record systems.
• 26-4-84. Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders.
• 26-4-85. Patient counseling; optimizing drug therapy.
• 26-4-86. Compounding and distribution of drug products.
• 26-4-87. Storage and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
• 26-4-88. Restrictions on dispensing of medicines, drugs, or poisons; functions which require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• 26-4-89. Selling drugs in vending machines prohibited; remote automated medication system excluded.
• 26-4-90. Remuneration for professional pharmacy care services.

Article 6 Pharmacies.

• 26-4-110. Pharmacy licenses - Classifications; applications; fees; investigations; prescription department requirements.
• 26-4-110.1. Definitions; license required; condition for licensing.
• 26-4-111. Pharmacy licenses - Minimum standards; transferability.
• 26-4-112. Occurrences requiring immediate notification to board.
• 26-4-113. Wholesale distributors; licensing requirements; suspension or revocation of license; reinstatement.
• 26-4-114. Special pharmacy permits.
• 26-4-114.1. Application to board for nonresident pharmacy permits; requirements.
• 26-4-115. Wholesale drug distributors; registration; fees; reports of excessive purchases; penalty for violations; transfers of drugs.
• 26-4-115.1. Requirement that certain wholesale distributors of controlled substances and dangerous drugs provide price and quantity information.
• 26-4-116. Emergency service providers; contracts with issuing pharmacy; record keeping; inspections.
• 26-4-116.1. Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
• 26-4-116.2. Authority of licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists; immunity from liability.
• 26-4-116.3. Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe levalbuterol sulfate or abuterol sulfate for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
• 26-4-117. Duty to prosecute violations.
• 26-4-118. Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; recoupment of disputed funds; appeals process for unfavorable reports; final audit report; investigative audits based on criminal offenses.

Article 7 Practitioners of the Healing Arts.

• 26-4-130. Dispensing drugs; compliance with labeling and packaging requirements; records available for inspection by board; renewal of licenses.
• 26-4-131. Examination of food, drug, and cosmetic specimens; violations of federal law.

Article 8 Third-Party Prescription Programs.

• 26-4-140. Short title.
• 26-4-141. Legislative findings.
• 26-4-142. Definitions.
• 26-4-143. Approval of program by Commissioner; exemptions.
• 26-4-144. Participating pharmacies; claim reimbursements; cancellation of contracts.
• 26-4-145. Excessive charges to enrollees prohibited.
• 26-4-146. Administrator; registration; bond.
• 26-4-147. Liability of enrollees.
• 26-4-148. Violations of article; penalties.

Article 9 Poisons.

• 26-4-160. Sales and labeling.
• 26-4-161. Procedure on sale or delivery of listed poisons.
• 26-4-162. Prescriptions by practitioners of the healing arts.
• 26-4-163. Penalty for violation of article.

Article 10 Nuclear Pharmacy Law.

• 26-4-170. Short title.
• 26-4-171. Definitions.
• 26-4-172. License requirements generally.
• 26-4-173. Applicant requirements.
• 26-4-174. Nuclear pharmacy operators permit; separate entity; quality; maintain records; compliance of laws; authorized dispensing; transfer; labeling; redistribution.
• 26-4-175. Meeting requirements of the board.
• 26-4-176. Limiting, suspending, or revoking license.
• 26-4-177. Board refusing to grant license.
• 26-4-178. Authorized to promulgate rules.
• 26-4-179. Authority of department.

Article 11 Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs.

• 26-4-190 through 26-4-195 [Repealed].

Article 12 Prescription Medication Integrity Act.

• 26-4-200. (For effective date, see note.) Short title.
• 26-4-201. (For effective date, see note.) Definitions.
• 26-4-202. (For effective date, see note.) Pedigrees for prescription drugs.
• 26-4-203. (For effective date, see note.) Violations; falsified prescription drugs.
• 26-4-204. (For effective date, see note.) Prohibited acts.
• 26-4-205. (For effective date, see note.) Penalty.

Article 13 Safe Medications Practice Act.

• 26-4-210. Short title.
• 26-4-211. Legislative findings and intent.
• 26-4-212. Definitions.
• 26-4-213. Collaboration.
• 26-4-214. Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in establishing rules and regulations.

Chapter 5. Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs, 26-5-1 through 26-5-62.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 26-5-1. Short title.
• 26-5-2. Legislative intent.
• 26-5-3. Definitions.
• 26-5-4. Classification of programs.
• 26-5-5. Promulgation of minimum standards of quality and services for each class of programs.
• 26-5-6. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
• 26-5-7. License required.
• 26-5-8. Application for license.
• 26-5-9. Provisional licenses.
• 26-5-10. Issuance of license; revocation or suspension.
• 26-5-11. Conditions for issuance of license; nontransferability.
• 26-5-12. Records of drug dependent persons treated or advised.
• 26-5-13. Inspection of programs.
• 26-5-14. Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
• 26-5-15. Notice of proposed denial, suspension, or revocation; hearing.
• 26-5-16. Applicability of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
• 26-5-17. Confidentiality of records, names, and communications.
• 26-5-18. Injunctions; nuisances per se.
• 26-5-19. Penalty.
• 26-5-20. Priority admissions policy for drug dependent pregnant females.
• 26-5-21. State Commission on Narcotic Treatment Programs; abolishment.
• 26-5-22. Annual on-site inspections of narcotic treatment programs.
• 26-5-23. Publication of annual report.

Article 2 Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement.

• 26-5-40. Short title.
• 26-5-41. Definitions.
• 26-5-42. Minimum standards of quality and services.
• 26-5-43. Rules and regulations.
• 26-5-44. License required.
• 26-5-45. Application; proof of compliance.
• 26-5-46. Application period; required letter of intent.
• 26-5-47. Application review and requirements; nontransferability.
• 26-5-48. Prerequisites to licensing; limits on licenses; waivers; creation of regions.
• 26-5-49. Rewards and financial incentives prohibited.
• 26-5-50. Compliance with zoning requirements.
• 26-5-51. Providing of records.
• 26-5-52. Inspections.
• 26-5-53. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
• 26-5-54. Notice.
• 26-5-55. Administrative Procedure Act.
• 26-5-56. Confidentiality of patient information.
• 26-5-57. Enforcement of article.
• 26-5-58. Violations of article.
• 26-5-59. Priority admissions policy for pregnant females.
• 26-5-60. Central registry.
• 26-5-61. Records check application.
• 26-5-62. Effectiveness of existing regulatioins.