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§ 31-2a-51 — Definitions

Georgia § 31-2a-51
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O.C.G.A. § 31-2a-51 (2026).

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As used in this article, the term:

(1)"Designated facility" means a perinatal facility that has been inspected and approved by the department pursuant to this article as meeting its established criteria for a particular maternal or neonatal level of care.
(2)"Perinatal facility" means a hospital, clinic, or birthing center that provides maternal or neonatal health care services.

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Legislative History

Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 392,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.

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