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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) For health services and veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners pursuant to this article while an emergency declaration is in effect, the Governor may waive, limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate:
(1) The duration of practice by such volunteer health practitioners with respect to such services;
(2) The geographical areas in which such volunteer health practitioners may practice with respect to such services;
(3) The types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice with respect to such services; and
(4) Any other matters necessary
to coordinate effectively the provision of health services or veterinary services during the emergency.
(b) An order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and shall not be a rule within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
(c) A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health services or veterinary services in this state shall:
(1) Consult and coordinate its activities with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, consistent with the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan, to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and
(2) Comply with the laws of this state relating to the management of emergency health services or veterinary services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 38. Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs § 38-3-163 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-38-military-emergency-management-and-veterans-affairs/ga-code-sect-38-3-163/
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