Georgia § 49-5-162 Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage

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§ 49-5-162 — Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage

Georgia § 49-5-162

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 49-5-162 (2026).

Text

(a)The department shall require organizations to have reasonable:

(1)Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping;

(2)Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health;

(3)Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization's premises; and (4) Proof of having qualified staff.

(b)The department shall require that organizations:

(1)Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization;

(2)Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization's facility; and (3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appro

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(a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable: (1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; (2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; (3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization's premises; and (4) Proof of having qualified staff. (b) The department shall require that organizations: (1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization; (2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization's facility; and (3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county.