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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) “Caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 31-2A-18.
(2) “Health care institution” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 51-1-29.5.
(3) “Health care provider” means any person licensed, certified, or registered under Chapter 9, 10A, 11, 11A, 26, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, 39, or 44 of Title 43 or Chapter 4 of Title 26.
(4) “Low THC oil” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-190.
(b) A health care institution shall not be subject to any civil liability, penalty, licensing sanction, or other detrimental action and a health care provider shall not be subject to any civil liability, penalty, denial of a right or privilege, disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or other detrimental action for allowing an individual or caregiver to possess, administer, or use low THC oil on the premises of a health care institution or offices of a health care provider, provided that the possession of such substance is in accordance with the laws of this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-1-29.6 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-51-torts/ga-code-sect-51-1-29-6/
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