Georgia § 31-54-1 Definitions

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§ 31-54-1 — Definitions

Georgia § 31-54-1

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O.C.G.A. § 31-54-1 (2026).

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As used in this chapter, the term:

(1)"Hospital" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-6-2 .

(2)"Hospital campus" and "campus" mean the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a hospital. Such term shall also include any public or private property within 100 yards of the hospital campus and such portions of any public street or public sidewalk located on a hospital campus or immediately adjacent thereto.

(3)"Hospital peace officer" means an employee of a hospital whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this state; the preservation of public order; the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or any combination thereof.

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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Hospital" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-6-2 . (2) "Hospital campus" and "campus" mean the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a hospital. Such term shall also include any public or private property within 100 yards of the hospital campus and such portions of any public street or public sidewalk located on a hospital campus or immediately adjacent thereto. (3) "Hospital peace officer" means an employee of a hospital whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this state; the preservation of public order; the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or any combination thereof.