Birthing Centers
- Definition:
- A facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Exemptions:
- • Licensed Hospitals.
- • Any birthing center operated by the federal government.
- Type Regulation:
- A center must obtain a permit.
- Legal Authority:
- O.C.G.A. § 31-7-1, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Definitions
- O.C.G.A. § 31-7-3, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Requirements for permits to operate institutions; (c)... Disaster Preparedness Plan.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-5, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Exemptions from permit requirements; application of this chapter to federally operated institutions. -
The following link will take you to the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Code website. Scroll down the page to find O.C.G.A. § 31-7-1, 31-7-3, and 31-7-5.
- Rules:
- Rules and Regulations for Birthing Centers, Chapter 290-5-41, effective June 16, 1983.
Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 290-5-45, effective June 7, 1984.
- Fees:
- • Permit: No charge
- • Rules: $3.50
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