ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

The Administrative History following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well as the date on which any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as follows:

f. - filed

eff. - effective

R. - Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

Ch. - Chapter (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

ER. - Emergency Rule

Rev. - Revised

Note: Emergency Rules are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-30 entitled "Ambulance Service" has been adopted. Filed May 29, 1973; effective July 1, 1973, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-6 entitled "Hospitals" has been adopted. Filed November 1, 1973; effective November 21, 1973.

Chapter 290-1-2 entitled "Forbidding Search of Records", 290-1-3 entitled "Vital Records", 290-2-1 entitled "Organization and Administration", 290-2-2 entitled "Minimum Standards for Group Day Care Centers", 290-2-3 entitled "Board Sponsored or Non-Profit Organizations", 290-2-4 entitled "Desirable Standards for Group Day Care Centers", have been adopted. Filed January 30, 1974; effective February 19, 1974.

Chapter 290-5-31 entitled "Eye, Ear and Dental Examinations for Children Entering Public Schools" has been adopted. Filed July 11, 1974; effective July 31, 1974.

Chapter 290-1-1 entitled "Practice and Procedure" has been adopted. Filed July 26, 1974; effective August 15, 1974.

Chapter 290-5-32 entitled "Performance of Abortions After the First Trimester of Pregnancy and Reporting Requirements for All Abortions" has been adopted. Filed September 18, 1974; effective October 8, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Chapters 290-2-3 and 290-2-4 have been repealed. Chapters 290-2-5 entitled "Organization and Administration", 290-2-6 entitled "Introduction and Definition", 290-2-7 entitled "Social Services", 290-2-8 entitled "Child Care and Development", 290-2-9 entitled "Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment", 290-2-10 entitled "Exceptional Children: Additional Care", 290-2-11 entitled "Reports to the Division of Community Services" have been adopted. Filed October 1, 1974; effective October 21, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-12, entitled "Organization and Administration," containing Rules 290-2-12-.01 through 290-2-12-.09, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-13, entitled "Introduction and Definition," containing Rule 290-2-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-14 entitled "Agency Services," containing Rules 290-2-14-.01 through 290-2-14-.05, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974, effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-15, entitled "Agency Records," containing Rules 290-2-15-.01 through 290-2-15-.04, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-16, entitled "Reports to the Division of Community Services," containing Rule 290-2-16-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-17, entitled "Organization and Administration," containing Rules 290-2-17-.01 through 290-2-17-.07, has been adopted. Filed October 12, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-18, entitled "Introduction and Definition," containing Rule 290-2-18-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-19, entitled "Social Services," containing Rules 290-2-19-.01 through 290-2-19-.06, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-20, entitled "Care and Program," containing Rules 290-2-20-.01 and 290-2-20-.02, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-21, entitled "Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment," containing Rules 290-2-21-.01 through 290-2-21-.06, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-22, entitled "Reports to the Division of Community Services," containing Rule 290-2-22-.01, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-23, entitled "Organization and Administration," containing Rules 290-2-23-.01 through 290-2-23-.05, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-2-24, entitled "Minimum Standards for Family Day Care Homes," containing Rules 290-2-24-.01 through 290-2-24-.10, has been adopted. Filed October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.

Chapter 290-5-22, entitled "X-Ray," containing Rules 290-5-22-.01 through 290-5-22-.08, has been adopted. Filed December 23, 1974; effective January 12, 1975.

Chapter 290-5-23, entitled "Radioactive Materials," containing Rules 290-5-23-.01 through 290-5-23-.08, has been adopted. Filed December 23, 1974; effective January 12, 1975.

Chapter 290-5-29, entitled "Licensure of Chemical Laboratories," containing Rules 290-5-29-.01 through 290-5-20-.16, has been adopted. Filed February 11, 1975; effective March 3, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-5, entitled "Minimum Requirements for Child Caring Institutions," containing Rules 290-2-5-.01 through 290-2-5-.07, adopted. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-6 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-7 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-8 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-9 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-10 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-11 has been repealed. Filed August 26, 1975; effective September 15, 1975.

Emergency Rule 290-4-3-0.1, entitled "Pretrial Examination and for Commitment Because of Incompetency to Stand Trial," has been adopted. Filed and effective on September 19, 1975, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule will not be published, but is open for public examination at the Department of Human Resources, Room 401-C, State Office Building, Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.

Chapter 290-4-1, entitled "Private Emergency Receiving, Evaluating, and Treatment Facilities," containing Rules 290-4-1-.01 through 290-4-1-.06, has been adopted. Filed October 15, 1975; effective November 4, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-16 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-16, entitled "Reports to the Division of Social Services," containing Rule 290-2-16-.01, adopted. Filed November 3, 1975; effective November 23, 1975.

Chapter 290-2-22 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-22, entitled "Reports to the Division of Social Services," containing Rule 290-2-22-.01, adopted. Filed November 3, 1975; effective November 23, 1975.

Chapter 290-4-2, entitled "Drug Abuse Treatment Programs," containing Rules 290-4-2-.01 through 290-4-2-.07, has been adopted. Filed November 17, 1975; effective December 7, 1975.

Chapter 290-4-3, entitled "Pretrial Examination and for Commitment Because of Incompetency to Stand Trial," containing Rules 290-4-3-.01 and 290-4-3-.02, has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 290-4-3-0.1, containing Rules 290-4-3-0.1-.01 and 290-4-3-0.1-.02 . Filed December 10, 1975; effective December 30, 1975.

Chapter 290-1-4, entitled "Disclosure of Information on Medicaid Providers," containing Rules 290-1-4-.01 through 290-1-4-.04, has been adopted. Filed December 15, 1975; effective January 4, 1976.

Chapter 290-6-1, entitled "Administrative Revocation of Juvenile Aftercare or Alternate Plans," containing Rules 290-6-1-.01 through 290-6-1-.09, has been adopted. Filed December 30, 1975; effective January 19, 1976.

Chapter 290-5-33, entitled "Certificate of Need for Long-Term Health Care Facilities," containing Rules 290-5-33-.01 through 290-5-33-.08, has been adopted. Filed January 23, 1976; effective February 12, 1976.

Chapter 290-2-6, entitled "Minimum Requirements for Group Homes (Child Caring Institutions)," containing Rules 290-2-6-.01 through 290-2-6-.09, has been adopted. Filed April 22, 1976; effective May 12, 1976.

Rule 290-5-29-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-29-.02 adopted. Filed May 11, 1976; effective May 31, 1976.

Subparagraph (2) (a) 2. of Rule 290-5-29-.06 has been repealed and a new subparagraph (2) (a) 2. adopted. Filed May 11, 1976; effective May 31, 1976.

Rule 290-5-29-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2) and (3) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2) and (3). Filed May 11, 1976; effective May 31, 1976.

Chapter 290-4-4, entitled "Intensive Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Youth," containing Rules 290-4-4-.01 through 290-4-4-.06, has been adopted. Filed June 9, 1976; effective June 29, 1976.

Paragraph (1) of Rule 290-2-2-.11 has been amended. Filed June 17, 1976; effective July 7, 1976.

Subparagraphs (b)1. and (d)3. of Rule 290-5-6-.21 have been repealed and new subparagraphs (b)1. and (d)3. adopted. Filed October 26, 1976; effective November 15, 1976.

Chapter 290-5-8, entitled "Nursing Homes," containing Rules 290-5-8-.01 through 290-5-8-.24, has been adopted. Filed October 26, 1976; effective November 15, 1976.

Chapter 290-5-9, entitled "Intermediate Care Homes," containing Rules 290-5-9-.01 through 290-5-9-.24, has been adopted. Filed October 26, 1976; effective November 15, 1976.

Rule 290-5-6-.03 has been amended by: the repeal of paragraph (3) and the adoption of a new paragraph (3); the repeal of paragraph (4) in its entirety; the renumbering of paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5). Filed January 28, 1977; effective February 17, 1977.

Paragraph (2) of Rule 290-5-6-.15 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c). Filed January 28, 1977; effective February 17, 1977.

Paragraph (1) of Rule 290-5-6-.23 has been amended. Filed January 28, 1977; effective February 17, 1977.

Chapter 290-5-4, entitled "Immunization of Children as a Prerequisite to Admission to School," containing Rules 290-5-4-.01 through 290-5-4-.09, has been adopted. Filed January 28, 1977; effective February 17, 1977.

Rule 29-5-6-.16 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-6-.16 adopted. Filed April 20, 1977; the first three sentences of subparagraph paragraph (4)(b) of this Rule shall become effective January 1, 1978, as specified by the Agency; remainder effective May 10, 1977.

Rule 290-5-6-.17 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-6-.17 adopted. Filed April 20, 1977; effective May 10, 1977.

Rule 290-6-1-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed May 25, 1977; effective June 14, 1977.

Rule 290-6-1-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b). Filed May 25, 1977; effective June 14, 1977.

Chapter 290-2-25, entitled "Recovery and Administration of Child Support," containing Rules 290-2-25-.01 through 290-2-25-.04, has been adopted. Filed July 25, 1977; effective August 4, 1977.

Chapter 290-5-34, entitled "Blood Labeling," containing Rules 290-5-34-.01 through 290-5-34-.08, has been adopted. Filed September 23, 1977; effective October 13, 1977.

Rule 290-5-6-.17 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (7) (a)2., (7) (c) 1. (viii), and (7) (c)2. (v) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (7) (a) 2., (7) (c) 1. (viii), and (7) (c) 2. (v). Filed January 25, 1978; effective February 14, 1978.

Rule 290-5-4-.03 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (g). Filed April 25, 1978; effective May 15, 1978.

Chapter 290-5-29 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-29 of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-29-.01 through 290-5-29-.17, adopted. Filed April 6, 1979; effective April 26, 1979.

Chapter 290-5-24, entitled "Testing for Inherited Metabolic Disorders in the Newborn," containing Rules 290-5-24-.01 through 290-5-24-.03, has been adopted. Filed May 21, 1979; effective June 11, 1979, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-35, entitled "Personal Care Homes," containing Rules 290-5-35-.01 through 290-5-35-.24, has been adopted. Filed May 21, 1979; effective June 11, 1979, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-25, entitled "Approval of Laboratories for Premarital Testing," containing Rules 290-5-25-.01 through 290-5-25-.07, has been adopted. Filed July 25, 1979; effective August 14, 1979.

Chapter 290-4-5, entitled "Administration of Patient Cost of Care," containing Rules 290-4-5-.01 through 290-4-5-.07, has been adopted. Filed August 17, 1979; effective September 6, 1979.

Chapter 290-5-30 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-30, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-30-.01 through 290-5-30-.11, adopted. Filed August 28, 1979; effective October 15, 1979, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-33 has been repealed. Filed October 31, 1979; effective November 20, 1979.

Chapter 290-5-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-4, entitled "Immunization of Children As a Prerequisite to Admission to School and Day Care Centers" containing Rules 290-5-4-.01 through 290-5-4-.07, adopted. Filed November 29, 1979; effective December 19, 1979.

Chapter 290-5-33, entitled "Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers," containing Rules 290-5-33-.01 through 290-5-33-.26, has been adopted. Filed January 22, 1980; effective March 1, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-36, entitled "Schedule of Fees for Laboratory Services," containing Rules 290-5-36-.01 through 290-5-36-.03, has been adopted. Filed March 11, 1980; effective March 31, 1980.

Chapter 290-5-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-24, entitled "Testing for Inherited Disorders in the Newborn," containing Rules 290-5-24-.01 through 290-5-24-.03, adopted. Filed March 14, 1980; effective April 3, 1980.

Rule 290-4-5-.05 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (b). Filed March 25, 1980; effective April 18, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-37, entitled "Health Maintenance Organizations," containing Rules 290-5-37-.01 through 290-5-37-.14, has been adopted. Filed June 2, 1980; effective June 30, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-2-1, entitled "Importation, Purchase, Breeding, Giving Away, Sale or Offer of Sale of Birds of the Psittacine Family," containing Rules 270-2-1-.01 through 270-2-1-.11, has been renumbered as 290-5-1 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-1-.01 through 590-5-1-.11 . Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-2-2, entitled "The Control of Rabies," containing Rules 270-2-2-.01 through 270-2-2-.03, has been renumbered as 290-5-2 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-2-.01 through 290-5-2-.03. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-3-1, entitled "Hospital Care for the Indigent," containing Rules 270-3-1-.01 through 270-3-1-.09, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-5 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-5-.01 through 290-5-5-.09. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-3-3, entitled "Eye Banks in Georgia," containing Rules 270-3-3-.01 through 270-3-3-.12, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-7 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-7-.01 through 290-5-7-.12. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-1, entitled "Prevention and Cure of Cancer," containing Rules 270-5-1-.01 through 270-5-1-.06, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-10 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-10-.01 through 290-5-10-.06. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-3, entitled "Mosquito Control; Measures on Impounded Waters," containing Rules 270-5-3-.01 through 270-5-3-.08, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-11 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-11-.01 through 290-5-11-.08. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-4, entitled "Use of Hatters' Mercurial Carroting Solutions," containing Rules 270-5-4-.01 and 270-5-4-.02, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-12 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-12-.01 and 290-5-12-.02. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-5, entitled "School Sanitation," containing Rules 270-5-5-.01 through 270-5-5-.07, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-13 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-13-.01 through 290-5-13-.07. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-6, entitled "Food Service," containing Rules 270-5-6-.01 through 270-5-6-.22, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-14 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-14-.01 through 290-5-14-.22. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-7, entitled "Midwifery," containing Rules 270-5-7-.01 through 270-5-7-.17, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-15 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-15-.01 through 290-5-15-.17 . Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-8, entitled "Tuberculosis Control Act H. B. No. 802 Performance and Practice," containing Rules 270-5-8-.01 through 270-5-8-.08, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-16 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-16-.01 through 290-5-16-.08. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-11, entitled "Reporting of Venereal Diseases," containing Rules 270-5-11-.01 through 270-5-11-.13, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-17 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-17-.01 through 290-5-17-.13 . Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-13, entitled "Tourist Accommodation," containing Rules 270-5-13-.01 through 270-5-13-.25, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-18 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-18-.01 through 290-5-18-.25 . Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-16, entitled "The Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies," containing Rule 270-5-16-.01, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-19 and the Rule therein renumbered as 290-5-19-.01. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-17, entitled "Prophylactic Treatment of the Eyes of the Newborn," containing Rules 270-5-17-.01 through 270-5-17-.05, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-20 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-20-.01 through 290-5-20-.05. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-18, entitled "Serologic Test for Syphilis for Pregnant Women," containing Rules 270-5-18-.01 through 270-5-18-.05, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-21 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-21-.01 through 290-5-21-.05. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-5-25, entitled "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems," containing Rules 270-5-25-.01 through 270-5-25-.11, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-26 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-26-.01 through 290-5-26-.11. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-6-2, entitled "Laser Radiation," containing Rules 270-6-2-.01 through 270-6-2-.06, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-27 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-27-.01 through 290-5-27-.06. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

By Certification of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 270-6-3, entitled "Mass Gatherings," containing Rules 270-6-3-.01 through 270-6-3-.04, has been renumbered as Chapter 290-5-28 and the Rules therein renumbered as 290-5-28-.01 through 290-5-28-.04. Filed June 10, 1980; effective June 30, 1980.

Chapter 290-5-3, entitled "Rules and Regulations for Notification of Disease," containing Rules 290-5-3-.01 through 290-5-3-.03, has been adopted. Filed July 1, 1980; effective July 31, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-1-1-.06 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (4). Filed November 6, 1980; effective December 6, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (c), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (c), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2), (4) and (5) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2), (4) and (5). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (5)(d) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (5)(d). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.06 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (3) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (3). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.08 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (a)2. and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (a)2. Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.10 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.12 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (2)(c) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (2)(c). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.13 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.14 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (10) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (10). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.16 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (5)(b) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (5)(b). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.17 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1), (2), and subparagraph (4)(b) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1) and (2), and a new subparagraph (4)(b). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.18 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1), (2), (5) and (8) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1), (2), (5) and (8). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.19 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (6), (7) and (9) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (6), (7) and (9). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.20 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-35-.20 adopted. Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.21 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-35-.21 adopted. Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-35-.24 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and subparagraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2) and new subparagraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c). Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-38, entitled "Home Health Agencies," containing Rules 290-5-38-.01 through 290-5-38-.14, has been adopted. Filed January 6, 1981; effective February 6, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-30-.01 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraphs (s), (t), (u) and (v). Filed June 22, 1981; effective July 22, 1981, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-5-30-.10 and 290-5-30-.11 have been renumbered as 290-5-30-.11 and 290-5-30-.12, respectively, and a new Rule 290-5-30-.10 adopted. Filed June 22, 1981; effective July 22, 1981, as specified by the agency.

Emergency Rule 290-5-30-0.2 has been adopted. Filed and effective January 20, 1982, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule added paragraph (7) to Rule 290-5-30-.08, relating to the implementation of Act 735 passed by the 1981 session of the General Assembly for the state wide certification of Emergency Medical Technicians. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published, copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-5-39, entitled "Long-term Care Facilities: Residents' Bill of Rights," containing Rules 290-5-30-.01 through 290-5-39-.16, has been adopted. Filed February 5, 1982; effective February 25, 1982.

Chapter 290-4-6, entitled "Patients' Rights," containing Rules 290-4-6-.01 through 290-4-6-.07, has been adopted. Filed April 22, 1982; effective May 12, 1982.

Chapter 290-5-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-4, entitled "Immunization of Children as a Prerequisite to Admission to Schools and Other Facilities," containing Rules 290-5-4-.01 through 290-5-4-.07, adopted. Filed April 22, 1982; effective May 12, 1982.

Chapter 290-5-20 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-20, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-20-.01 through 290-5-20-.03, adopted. Filed April 22, 1982; effective May 12, 1982.

Rule 290-5-30-.08 has been amended by the adoption of paragraph (7). Filed April 22, 1982; effective May 12, 1982.

Rule 290-4-5-.05 has been amended by: the repeal of the main paragraph and by the adoption of a new main paragraph; the repeal of subparagraph (a) and its parts 1., 2., and, by the adoption of new subparagraph (a) and parts 1., 2.; and, by the repeal of subparagraph (b) 1. and the adoption of a new subparagraph (b) 1. Filed April 29, 1982; effective May 19, 1982.

Chapter 290-5-23 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-23, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-23-.01 through 290-5-23-.09, adopted. Filed June 22, 1982; effective July 12, 1982.

Chapter 290-5-40, entitled "Standards for Approval of Training Courses for Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Cardiac Technicians," containing Rules 290-5-40-.01 through 290-5-40-.07, adopted. Filed November 4, 1982; effective December 6, 1982, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-7 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-7, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-7-.01 through 290-5-7-.16, adopted. Filed January 31, 1983; effective March 2, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Subparagraph 290-5-24-.01 has been amended. Filed January 31, 1983; effective March 2, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-24-.02 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph(1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed January 31, 1983; effective March 2, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-24-.03 has been renumbered as 290-5-24-.04 and a new Rule 290-5-24-.03 adopted. Filed January 31, 1983; effective March 2, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-1, entitled "Group Day Care Homes," containing Rules 290-2-1-.01 through 290-2-1-.18, adopted. Filed February 21, 1983; effective March 23, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-2, entitled "Day Care Centers," containing Rules 290-2-2-.01 through 290-2-2-.19. adopted. Filed February 21, 1983; effective March 23, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-3, entitled "Family Day Care Homes," containing Rules 290-2-3-.01 through 290-2-3-.15, adopted. filed February 21, 1983; effective March 23, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-23 has been repealed. Filed February 21, 1983; effective March 23, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-24 has been repealed. Filed February 21, 1983; effective March 23, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-41, entitled "Birth Centers," containing Rules 290-5-41-.01 through 290-5-41-.23, adopted. Filed May 18, 1983; effective June 16, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-1-3, entitled "Vital Records" has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-1-3, of the same title, containing Rules 290-1-3-.01 through 290-1-3-.40, adopted. Filed May 18, 1983; effective June 17, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-4-7, entitled "Admission, Treatment and Release of Minors from Mental Health Facilities," containing Rules 290-4-7-.01 through 290-4-7-.09, has been adopted. Filed August 18, 1983; effective September 7, 1983.

Emergency Rule 290-4-6-0.3, containing Rules 290-4-6-0.3-.01 and 290-4-6-0.3-.02, was filed on June 16, 1983; effective June 15, 1983, the date of adoption, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule renumbered subparagraphs (4)(o) through (4)(q) as (4)(p) through (4)(r), respectively, and repealed subparagraph (4)(n) of said Rule and adopted new subparagraphs (4)(n) and (4)(o) which relate to defining "Restrictive Time-out" and "Seclusion;" and, adopted subparagraph 290-4-6-0.3-.02(1)(c) 3. (iii) which permits use of Restrictive Time-out for persons treated pursuant to O.C.G.A. 37-4. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 290-5-32-0.4, containing Rules 290-5-32-0.4-.01 through 290-5-32-0.4-.05, was filed on July 22, 1983, effective July 20, 1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said

Emergency Rule repealed Chapter 290-5-32 and adopted a new Chapter 290-5-32 because under a decision rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court the old Chapter 290-5-32 is invalid. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 290-4-6-0.3, containing Rules 290-4-6-0.3-.01 and 290-4-6-0.3-.02, has been repealed. Filed September 22, 1983; effective October 12, 1983.

Rule 290-4-6-.01 has been amended by renumbering subparagraphs (4)(o) through (4)(q) as (4)(p) through (4)(r), respectively, and by the repeal of subparagraph (4)(n) and the adoption of new subparagraphs (4)(n) and (4)(o). Filed September 22, 1983; effective October 12, 1983.

Rule 290-4-6-.02 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (1)(c)3.(iii). Filed September 22, 1983; effective October 12, 1983.

Emergency Rule 290-5-32-0.4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-32, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-32-.01 through 290-5-32-.05, adopted. Filed October 20, 1983; effective November 9, 1983.

Chapter 290-5-3, entitled "Notification" has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-3, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-3-.01 through 290-5-3-.05, has been adopted. Filed December 15, 1983; effective January 4, 1984.

Chapter 290-5-42, entitled "Freestanding Emergency Care Clinics," containing Rules 290-5-42-.01 through 290-5-42-.35, has been adopted Filed December 21, 1983; effective January 20, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (e) and (g) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (e) and (g). Filed January 6 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.03 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (1), (1)(d), (1)(d)1., (1)(d)2., (1)(d)3., (1)(d)4., (1)(d)5. and (1)(k) and by the adoption of subparagraphs of the same numbers. Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1), (1)(a), and (1)(i) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1), (1)(a) and (1)(i). Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule 290-5-29-.05 adopted. Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.06 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (2)(b)1., (2)(b)1.(iv), (3)(b)1., (3)(b)2., (3)(b)3., (3)(b)4., (4)(b), (4)(b)4., (4)(b)6.(ii) and (5)(b) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs of the same number; Rule 290-5-29-.06 has been further amended by the adoption of subparagraph (2)(b)1.(v). Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.07 has been amended by the repeal of paragraphs (1) and (2) and by the adoption of new paragraphs (1) and (2). Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-29-.08 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (4)(a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (4)(a). Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-5-29-.16 and 290-5-29-.17 have been renumbered as Rules 290-5-29-.17 and 290-5-29-.18, respectively, and a new Rule 290-5-29-.16 adopted. Filed January 6, 1984; effective February 6, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-43, entitled "Hospices," containing Rules 290-5-43-.01 through 290-5-43-.19, was filed on February 28, 1984; effective March 29, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-12 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-12, entitled "Child-Placing Agencies," containing Rules 290-2-12-.01 through 290-2-12-.14 adopted. Filed March 19, 1984; effective April 18, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 290-2-13, 290-2-14, 290-2-15 and 290-2-16 have been repealed. Filed March 19, 1984; effective April 18, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-6-.40 has been renumbered as Rule 290-5-6-.41 and a new Rule 290-5-6-.40 adopted. Filed March 23, 1984; effective April 23, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-13 has been repealed. Filed March 28, 1984; effective April 27, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-18 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-18, entitled "Tourist Courts," containing Rules 290-5-18-.01 through 290-5-18-.17, adopted. Filed March 28, 1984; effective April 27, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-26 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-26, entitled "On-Site Sewage Management Systems," containing Rules 290-5-26-.01 through 290-5-26-.16, adopted. Filed March 28, 1984; effective April 27, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-44 entitled "Monitoring, Suspension of Admissions, or Transfer of Patients or Residents of Hospitals and Related Institutions," containing Rules 290-5-44-.01 through 290-5-44-.07, has been adopted. Filed May 9, 1984; effective June 7, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-45, entitled "Disaster Preparedness Plans," containing Rules 290-5-45-.01 through 290-5-45-.10, has been adopted. Filed May 9, 1984; effective June 7, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-4-5-.05 has been amended by amending subparagraphs (a)2. and (b), and by adopting subparagraph (c). Filed July 24, 1984; effective August 23, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-7, entitled "Therapeutic Camps," containing Rules 290-2-7-.01 through 290-2-7-.19, has been adopted. Filed November 8, 1984; effective December 10, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-46, entitled "Family Violence Shelters," containing Rules 290-5-46-.01 through 290-5-46-.19, has been adopted. Filed November 8, 1984; effective December 10, 1984, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 290-2-26-0.5, entitled "Emergency Medical Services to Pregnant Women," adopting a new Chapter 290-2-26, containing Rules 290-2-26-0.5-.01 through 290-2-26-0.5-.08, was filed on June 19, 1985; effective June 19, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to implement Act 573 of the 1985 Session of the General Assembly, which provides for emergency service to a woman in labor seeking hospital care for the safe delivery of her child when prior arrangements have not been made, to reduce the peril to the health, safety and welfare of the woman in labor and her unborn child. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-4-8, entitled "Disposition of Guilty But Mentally Ill Defendants," containing Rules 290-4-8-.01 through 290-4-8-.07, has been adopted. Filed September 19, 1985; effective October 19, 1985, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-26, entitled "Emergency Medical Services to Pregnant Women," containing Rules 290-2-26-.01 through 290-2-26-.08, adopted. Filed October 18, 1985; effective November 7, 1985.

Rule 290-5-29-.01 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (1) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (1). Filed January 16, 1986; effective February 5, 1986.

Rule 290-5-29-.06 has been amended by the amending of subparagraph (5)(a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (5)(c). Filed January 16, 1986; effective February 5, 1986.

Chapter 290-5-14 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-14 of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-14-.01 through 290-5-14-.11, adopted. Filed July 10, 1986; effective July 30, 1986.

Division 290-5 has been renamed "Public Health," Filed August 21, 1986; effective September 10, 1986.

Chapter 290-5-30 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-30, of the same title, containing Rules 290-5-30-.01 through 290-5-30-.14, adopted. Filed August 21, 1986; effective September 10, 1986.

Chapter 290-4-9, entitled "Clients' Rights," containing Rules 290-4-9-.01 through 290-4-9-.06, adopted. Filed January 9, 1987; effective January 29, 1987.

Chapter 290-1-5, entitled "Schedule of Fees for Fingerprint Records Checks," containing Rules 290-1-5-.01 through 290-1-5-.04, adopted. Filed February 23, 1987; effective March 15, 1987.

Subparagraph 290-5-14-.11 2. has been amended. Filed March 17, 1987; effective April 6, 1987.

Chapter 290-5-47, entitled "Screening of Public School Children for Scoliosis," containing Rules 290-5-47-.01 through 290-5-47-.06, has been adopted. Filed April 8, 1987; effective April 28, 1987.

Chapter 290-5-23 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-23 of the same title and rules adopted. Filed May 6, 1987; effective May 26, 1987.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-5-51-0.6, entitled "Designation of Trauma Centers," was filed on May 22, 1987, having become effective on May 20, 1987, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent chapter covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule reasonably appears to be necessary in order to properly implement the trauma center designation process in order to protect the public health of the people of this State. Without the implementation of appropriate designations of trauma centers, there would be an imminent peril to the public health. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-5-48, entitled "Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)," containing Rules 290-5-48-.01 through 290-5-48-.10, was filed on June 19, 1987; effective July 9, 1987.

Chapter 290-5-50, entitled "Anatomical Gifts," containing Rules 290-5-50-.01 through 290-5-50-.11, was filed on June 22, 1987; effective July 12, 1987.

Emergency Rule 290-5-51-0.6 has been readopted (the original Emergency Rule expires on September 19, 1987) to extend the expiration date until permanent Rules can become effective but not more than 120 days, as specified by the Agency. Filed August 24, 1987, to become effective September 19, 1987.

Rule 290-5-51-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (2) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (2); by the repeal of paragraph (3) and by renumbering paragraphs (4) through (16) as paragraphs (3) through (15); and by the repeal of the renumbered paragraph (10) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (10). Filed August 24, 1987; effective September 13, 1987.

Rule 290-5-51-.07 has been amended by renumbering paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and by adopting a new paragraph (4). Filed August 24, 1987; effective September 13, 1987.

Chapter 290-5-49, entitled "Basic EMT Instructors," containing Rules 290-5-49-.01 through 290-5-49-.06, was filed on September 18, 1987; effective October 8, 1987.

Emergency Rule 290-5-51-0.6 repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-51, entitled "Designation of Trauma Centers," containing Rules 290-5-51-.01 through 290-5-51-.08, adopted. Filed September 18, 1987; effective October 8, 1987.

Chapter 290-5-40 has been amended by amending Rules 290-5-40-.01 through 290-5-40-.03 and by renumbering Rules 290-5-40-.04 through 290-5-40-.07 as 290-5-40-.07 through 290-5-40-.10, respectively; and by adopting new rules 290-5-40-.04 through 290-5-40-.06.

Chapter 290-6-1 has been amended by amending Rules 290-6-1-.01 and 290-6-1-.02; the repeal of Rule 290-6-1-.03; the amending and renumbering of Rules 290-6-1-.04 through 290-6-1-.09 as 290-6-1-.03 through 290-6-1-.08, respectively; and Rule 290-6-1-.09 reserved. Filed January 19, 1989; effective February 8, 1989.

Rules 290-5-50-.03 has been amended and Rule 290-5-50-.10 has been amended by adopting paragraphs (1) through (5). Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.01 has been amended and subparagraphs (14) thru (18) repealed. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Registration" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Standards for Protection Against Radiation" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "X-Rays in the Healing Arts" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "X-Ray Safety Requirements for Particle Accelerator" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Radiation Safety Requirements for the Use of Non-Medical X-Ray" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.07 has been amended. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.08 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Penalties" adopted. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rule 290-5-22-.09 entitled "Enforcement" has been adopted. Rule 290-5-22-.08 was renumbered to 290-5-22-.09. Filed June 22, 1989; effective July 12, 1989.

Rules 290-5-4-.01, 290-5-4-.02 and 290-5-4-.06 have been amended. Filed July 19, 1989; effective August 8, 1989.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-6-2-0.7, entitled "RYDC and YDC Capacity Management Procedures," was filed on December 13, 1989, having become effective on December 13, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent chapter covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the agency. Said Emergency Rule appears to be necessary in order to properly implement population controls and capacity management procedures at the department's Regional Youth Development Centers (RYDC) and Youth Development Centers (YDC). Without the implementation of appropriate population controls and capacity management procedures at the department's RYDC's and YDC's there will be an imminent peril to the welfare and safety of the public. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the agency.)

Rules 290-5-24-.01 and 290-5-24-.02 have been amended. Filed December 13, 1989; effective January 2, 1990.

Rule 290-1-5-.03 has been amended. Filed February 21, 1990; effective March 13, 1990.

Chapter 290-5-53, entitled "Traumatic Brain Injury Facilities," containing Rules 290-5-53-.01 through 290-5-53-.17, adopted. Filed February 22, 1990; effective March 14, 1990.

Chapter 290-6-2 entitled "RYDC and YDC Capacity Management Procedures," containing Rules 290-6-2-.01 through 290-6-2-.06 adopted. Filed March 21, 1990; effective April 10, 1990.

Rules 290-4-1-.01, .02, .03, .04 and .06 have been amended. Filed July 19, 1990; effective August 8, 1990.

Rules 290-4-8-.01 through 290-4-8-.07 have been amended. Filed July 19, 1990 effective August 8, 1990.

Chapter 290-4-10, entitled "DUI, Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program" containing Rules 290-4-10-.01 through 290-4-10-.26 adopted. Filed July 19, 1990; effective August 8, 1990.

Rules 290-5-21-.01 through 290-5-21-.04 have been amended and 290-5-21-.05 has been repealed. Filed July 19, 1990; effective August 8, 1990.

Rule 290-5-30-.04 has been amended. Filed August 16, 1990; effective September 5, 1990.

Chapter 290-5-42 entitled "Freestanding Emergency Care Clinics" has been repealed. First August 16, 1990; effective September 5, 1990.

Rules 290-5-49-.03, .04, .05 have been amended. Filed August 16, 1990; effective September 5, 1990.

Chapter 290-5-29 has been repealed and a new Chapter of the same title adopted. Filed August 16, 1990; effective September 5, 1990.

Emergency Rule 290-1-5-0.8-.03 has been adopted. Filed September 20, 1990; effective October 1, 1990, as specified by the Agency, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted due to the increased fingerprint check fee for all child care facility and personal care home employees. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 290-1-5-.03 has been amended. Filed November 16, 1990; effective December 6, 1990.

Chapter 290-2-27, entitled "Special Needs Children", containing Rules 290-2-27-.01 and 290-2-27-.02, adopted. Filed November 16, 1990; effective December 6, 1990.

Chapter 290-2-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-2-2, of the same title, containing Rules 290-2-2-.01 to 290-2-2-.19, adopted. Filed January 18, 1991; effective March 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title adopted. Filed April 1, 1991; effective April 21, 1991.

Rules 290-4-10-.02, .05, .18(2), .25 and .26 were amended. Filed June 21, 1991; effective July 11, 1991.

Chapter 290-5-15, entitled "Midwifery" has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, containing Emergency Rules 290-5-15-0.9-.01 to 290-5-15-0.9-.05 adopted. Filed and effective July 17, 1991, the date of adoption, to be in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. These Emergency Rules were adopted to properly comply with statute O.C.G.A. 31-26-1, requiring the Department to establish criteria for certification of lay midwives. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-4-6 has been amended. Filed August 22, 1991; effective September 11, 1991.

Rules 290-5-29-.03, .09(9) have been amended. Filed August 22, 1991; effective September 11, 1991.

Rule 290-5-39-.06 has been amended. Filed August 22, 1991; effective September 11, 1991.

Chapter 290-2-25 has been repealed. Filed October 17, 1991; effective November 6, 1991.

Chapter 290-7-1 entitled "Recovery and Administration of Child Support", containing Rules 290-7-1-.01 to 290-7-1-.18 adopted. Filed October 17, 1991; effective November 6, 1991.

Chapter 290-5-15 has repealed Emergency Rules 290-5-15-0.9-.01 to 290-5-15-0.9-.05 and adopted permanent Rules of the same numbers. Filed October 17, 1991; effective November 6, 1991.

Rule 290-4-5-.05 has been repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed September 22, 1992; effective October 12, 1992.

Rule 290-4-2-.06 has been repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed November 18, 1992; effective December 8, 1992.

Chapter 290-5-25 has been repealed; Chapter 290-5-50 has been repealed and a new Chapter of same title adopted. Filed November 20, 1992; effective December 10, 1992.

Chapter 290-1-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter of same title adopted. Filed February 23, 1993; effective March 15, 1993.

Chapters 290-6-1 and 290-6-2 have been repealed. Filed May 25, 1993; effective July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-4-11 entitled "Regional Board Boundaries", containing Rules 290-4-11-.01 to .04 has been adopted. Filed July 22, 1993; effective August 11, 1993.

Chapter 290-1-6 entitled "Enforcement of Licensing Requirements" containing Rules 290-1-6-.01 to .14 has been adopted. Filed July 27, 1993; effective August 16, 1993.

Chapter 290-1-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Hearings and Petitions for Rule-Making" adopted; Paragraph (4) of Rule 290-5-4-.02 has been adopted and 290-5-4-.06 has been amended. Filed August 19, 1993; effective September 8, 1993.

Chapter 290-5-30 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Emergency Medical Services" adopted. Subparagraph (c) of Rule 290-5-38-.09 has been amended. Filed October 21, 1993; effective November 10, 1993.

Chapter 290-5-35 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted. Filed October 22, 1993; effective November 11, 1993.

Chapter 290-4-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted. Filed November 29, 1993; effective December 19, 1993.

Chapter 290-5-16 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Tuberculosis Control" adopted. Chapters 290-5-40, 290-5-49 and 290-5-51 have been repealed. Filed December 16, 1993; effective January 5, 1994.

Chapter 290-2-3 has been repealed and a new Chapter, same title, adopted. Filed February 4, 1994; effective March 1, 1994, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-23, entitled "Radioactive Materials" has been repealed. Filed February 16, 1994; effective March 8, 1994.

Rules 290-5-35-.04, .07, .09, .14, .15, .19, .23 and .25 have been amended. Filed May 2, 1994; effective July 1, 1994, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-2-5 has been repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Child Caring Institutions" containing Rules 290-2-5-.01 to 290-2-5-.23 has been adopted; Chapter 290-2-6 has been repealed. Filed June 30, 1994; effective August 1, 1994, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-4-9 has been repealed and a new Chapter of same title adopted. Filed August 18, 1994; effective September 16, 1994, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-5-14-.01, .03, .05, .07, .08 have been amended. Filed June 22, 1995; effective July 31, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Chapters 290-5-55 entitled "Drinking Water Supply"; 290-5-56 entitled "Solid Waste"; 290-5-57 entitled "Swimming Pools and Recreational Waters"; 290-5-58 entitled "Vector Control"; 290-5-59 entitled "Special On-site Sewage Management Systems" adopted. Filed June 22, 1995; effective August 1, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-54 entitled "Private Home Care Providers'' has been adopted. Filed June 26, 1995; effective July 21, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-29 has been amended. Filed July 5, 1995; effective August 1, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-1-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed August 17, 1995; effective September 15, 1995, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 290-5-10 has been repealed and a new chapter 290-5-10 entitled "Cancer State Aid Program" containing Rules 290-5-10-.01 to 290-5-10-.11 has been adopted. Filed October 20, 1995; effective January 1, 1996, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-5-14-.10, .11 have been amended. Chapter 290-5-18 has been repealed and a new Chapter 290-5-18 entitled "Tourist Accommodations" has been adopted. Chapter 290-5-52 entitled "Special Food Service" containing Rules 290-5-52-.01 to 290-5-52-.11 has been adopted. Filed March 5, 1996; effective March 25, 1996.

Rules 290-5-4-.02 and 290-5-4-.06 have been amended. Rule 290-7-1-.19 has been adopted. Filed November 21, 1996; effective December 11, 1996.

Chapters 290-5-52, 290-5-57, 290-5-58 have been repealed and Rules 290-5-55-.01, 290-5-56-.01, and 290-5-59-.01 have been amended. Filed December 12, 1996; effective January 1, 1997.

Rule 290-4-11-.04 has been amended. Filed January 16, 1997; effective July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-1-1-.02 and 290-1-1-.05 have been amended. Filed March 20, 1997; effective April 9, 1997.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-4-13-0.12, entitled "Clinical Evaluation and Substance Abuse Treatment For DUI Offenders" was filed on June 2, 1997, having become effective on June 2, 1997, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent chapter covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to require all second-time DUI offenders to undergo clinical evaluation and if indicated, substance abuse treatment. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-2-28 has been adopted. Filed June 10, 1997; effective July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-4-11-.04 has been amended. Filed June 19, 1997; effective July 9, 1997.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-5-26-0.13 entitled "On-site Sewage Management Systems" was filed on September 18, 1997, having become effective on September 17, 1997, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent chapter covering the same subject superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to comply with 1997 amendments to O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-5, 31-2-5.1 and 31-2-7. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-4-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Chapter 290-4-12 entitled "Narcotic Treatment Programs" and Chapter 290-4-13 entitled "Clinical Evaluation and Substance Abuse Treatment for DUI Offenders" have been adopted. Filed September 18, 1997; effective October 8, 1997.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-5-26-0.14 has been adopted. Filed January 2, 1998; effective January 15, 1998, as specified by the Agency, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted. This Emergency Rule was adopted to comply with 1997 amendments to O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-5, 31-2-5.1 and 31-2-7. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-5-26 entitled "On-Site Sewage Management Systems" has been adopted. Filed January 23, 1998; effective February 20, 1998, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 290-5-38-.09 has been amended. Filed March 23, 1998; effective April 12, 1998.

Chapter 290-5-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed September 18, 1997; effective July 1, 1998, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-4-13-.04, .05, .08, .10 have been amended. Filed January 21, 1999; effective February 10, 1999.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-1-7-0.15 entitled "Determining Year 2000 Readiness" has been adopted. Filed and effective April 22, 1999, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to "protect against imminent danger to the Public Health, Safety or Welfare and Subject to the emergency rule-making provisions of subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-13-4". (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-4-12 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed May 21, 1999; effective June 10, 1999.

Chapter 290-1-7 entitled "Rules for Determining Year 2000 Readiness" has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 290-1-7-0.15 . Filed July 23, 1999; effective August 12, 1999.

Chapter 290-4-10 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed July 28, 1999; effective August 17, 1999.

Chapter 290-5-4 has been amended. Filed January 20, 2000; effective February 9, 2000.

Chapter 290-2-12 has been repealed. Chapter 290-9-2 entitled "Child Placing Agencies" has been adopted. Filed March 16, 2000; effective April 5, 2000.

Chapter 290-5-60 entitled "Sharps Injury Prevention" has been adopted. Filed January 18, 2001; effective February 7, 2001.

Chapter 290-5-26 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed April 25, 2001; effective May 15, 2001.

Chapter 290-5-57 entitled "Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks" has been adopted. Filed October 22, 2001; effective November 11, 2001.

Chapter 290-5-29 has been repealed. Chapter 290-9-8 entitled "Licensure of Clinical Laboratories" and Chapter 290-9-9 entitled "End State Renal Disease Facilities" have been adopted. Filed December 6, 2001; effective December 26, 2001.

Rule 290-5-33-.08 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed August 29, 2002; effective September 18, 2002.

Emergency Rules 290-2-1-0.16-.18 to .22, 290-2-2-0.17-.18 to .22, and 290-2-3-0.10-.18 to .22 have been adopted. Filed October 17, 2002; effective October 16, 2002, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules are adopted, as specified by the Agency. These Emergency Rules were adopted to put parents, guardians, and others on notice in cases where the Department believes that care by a day care facility subject of an emergency suspension is a threat to the safety of children. These Emergency Rules also establish rules to include infant sleeping safety requirements that have been found to reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-9-37 entitled "Community Living Arrangements" has been adopted. Filed October 24, 2002; effective November 13, 2002.

Rules 290-2-1-.18 and .19 have been adopted superseding Emergency Rules 290-2-1-0.16-.18 and .19, 290-2-2-.18 and .19 have been adopted superseding Emergency Rules 290-2-2-0.17-.18 and .19, 290-2-3-.18 and .19 have been adopted superseding Emergency Rules 290-2-3-0.18-.18 and .19. Chapter 290-9-7 entitled "Rules and Regulations for Hospitals" has been adopted. Filed November 22, 2002; effective December 12, 2002.

Rule 290-5-35-.03 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 31, 2002; effective January 20, 2003.

Chapter 290-4-11 has been repealed. Filed January 30, 2003; effective February 19, 2003.

Chapter 290-5-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Chapter 290-5-25 entitled "Land Disposal of Domestic Septage" adopted. Filed February 26, 2003; effective March 18, 2003.

Chapter 290-9-12 entitled "Rules and Regulations for Narcotic Treatment Programs" has been adopted. Filed May 14, 2003; effective June 3, 2003.

Chapter 290-5-6 has been repealed. Filed May 22, 2003; effective June 11, 2003.

Rules 290-5-48-.02 and .03 have been amended. Rule 290-5-48-.11 has been adopted. Filed November 20, 2003; effective December 10, 2003.

Rule 290-5-26-.20 has been adopted. Filed February 10, 2004; effective March 1, 2004.

Rule 290-7-1-.17 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed July 23, 2004; effective August 12, 2004.

Rules 290-5-8-.01, .03 and .04 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rules 290-5-8-.25 to .27 have been adopted. Filed August 19, 2004; effective September 8, 2004.

Chapter 290-5-30 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed February 25, 2005; effective March 17, 2005.

Chapter 290-5-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Rule 290-5-26-.20 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed June 7, 2005; effective June 27, 2005.

Chapter 290-5-43 has been repealed. Chapter 290-9-43 entitled "Rules and Regulations for Hospices" has been adopted. Filed July 27, 2005; effective August 16, 2005.

Chapter 290-5-61 entitled "Georgia Smoke free Air Act of 2005" has been adopted. Filed October 28, 2005; effective November 17, 2005.

Rule 290-7-1-.20 has been adopted. Rule 290-9-7-.07 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed November 2, 2005; effective November 22, 2005.

Chapter 290-5-14 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 26, 2006; effective February 15, 2006.

Rules 290-2-7-.01, .03 to .05, .08 to .19, 290-9-2-.01, .04 to .07, .13, 290-9-8-.03, .06, and .33 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Chapter 290-5-24 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed August 21, 2006; effective September 10, 2006.

Rules 290-2-5-.03, .08, .09, .14, and .20 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed August 22, 2006; effective September 11, 2006.

Rules 290-2-5-.20 to .23 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 290-2-5-.24 has been adopted. Filed September 6, 2006; effective September 26, 2006.

Rules 290-4-4-.02, .04, .06, 290-9-2-.01, .04 to .07 have been repealed and new rules adopted. Rules 290-4-4-.07 and .08 have been adopted. Filed November 20, 2006; effective December 10, 2006.

Rules 290-4-2-.03, .09, .10, .13, .14, .26 to .28 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 290-4-2-.29 has been adopted. Filed January 4, 2007; effective January 24, 2007.

Rule 290-5-26-.03 has been amended. Filed January 19, 2007; effective February 8, 2007.

Chapter 290-5-14 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 24, 2007; effective February 13, 2007.

Rules 290-5-4-.01 and .02 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed February 22, 2007; effective March 14, 2007.

Chapters 290-2-5, 290-2-7, 290-4-4, and 290-9-2 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Filed June 5, 2007; effective June 25, 2007.

Rules 290-5-14-.01 to .08, and .10 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed August 23, 2007; effective September 12, 2007.

Rules 290-2-7-.01, .04, .05, .10, .15, .16, .20, 290-9-37-.05, .07, .15, and .28 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 290-2-7-.21 has been adopted. Chapter 290-5-54 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed January 23, 2008; effective February 12, 2008.

Rules 290-2-5-.03, .05 to .10, .12 to .18, .22, 290-5-35-.04, .10, .14, .18, .31, 290-9-2-.01, .04, .07 to .11, .13, and .14 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rule 290-9-2-.15 has been adopted. Filed January 24, 2008; effective February 13, 2008.

Rule 290-2-2-.05 has been amended. Filed August 25, 2008; effective September 14, 2008.

Rules 290-2-3-.04, .07 to .09, .11, and .13 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed January 12, 2009; effective February 1, 2009.

Chapter 290-2-6 entitled "Rules and Regulations for Children's Transition Care Centers" has been adopted. Filed January 27, 2009; effective February 16, 2009.

Chapter 290-4-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed February 2, 2009; effective February 22, 2009.

Rules 290-9-7-.04, .20, and .24 have been amended. Filed March 20, 2009; effective April 9, 2009.

Rules 290-2-1-.05 and .09 have been amended. Rule 290-2-3-.20 has been adopted. Filed April 17, 2009; effective May 7, 2009.

Chapter 290-4-13 has been repealed and a new chapter adopted. Filed April 21, 2009; effective May 11, 2009.

Emergency Rule Chapter 290-5-62-0.19 adopted. Filed May 21, 2009; effective May 20, 2009, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted to clarify the authority and responsibility of the Department, the Public Health Officer and the County Board of Health during a public health emergency. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 290-5-30 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed May 29, 2009; effective June 18, 2009.

Rules 290-2-1-.10, .11, .14, 290-2-3-.10 and .14 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed August 7, 2009; effective August 27, 2009.

Chapter 290-5-35 has been repealed. Filed November 19, 2009; effective December 9, 2009.

Rules 290-2-1-.06, .09, .12, .16, 290-2-3-.08, .09, .11, .12, and .15 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed December 2, 2009; effective December 22, 2009.

Rule 290-2-7-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 11, 2009; effective December 31, 2009.

Chapter 290-4-4 has been repealed and a new Chapter 111-8-68 entitled the same "Rules and Regulations for Residential Mental Health Facilities for Children and Youth" has been adopted under the Agency of Department of Community Healthcare Facility Regulation. Filed July 14, 2010; effective August 3, 2010.

Rules 290-2-1-.10, .11, and 290-2-3-.11 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed August 5, 2010; effective August 25, 2010.

ER 290-2-1-.20 -.11 adopted. F. July 20, 2011; eff. July 21, 2011 as specified by the agency, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

ER. 290-2-1-0.20-.11 adopted. F. Nov. 18, 2011; eff. Nov. 18, 2011 the date of the adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the sane subject matter superseding this ER is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

290-2-1-.11 adopted. F. Dec. 12, 2011; eff. Jan. 1, 2012.

Chapters 290-2-17, 290-2-18, 290-2-19, 290-2-20, 290-2-21, 290-2-22 repealed. F. Dec. 15, 2011; eff. Jan. 4, 2011.

Chapter 290-2-29 adopted. F. Dec. 15, 2011; eff. Jan. 4, 2011.

Rule 290-2-2-.05 amended. F. Jan. 10, 2012; eff. Jan. 30, 2012.

Chapter 290-2-2 repealed. F. Nov. 16, 2012; eff. Dec. 6, 2012.

Chapters 290-9-8, 290-9-9, 290-9-7, 290-5-8, 290-5-54, 290-5-33, 290-5-39, 290-5-38, 290-5-7, 290-5-3, 290-5-50 repealed (see Georgia Department of Community Health, Chapter 111-8). F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.

Rules 290-2-1-.11, 290-2-1-.12, 290-2-3-.09 and 290-2-3-.12 amended; 290-2-1-.19 and 290-2-3-.19 amended and new title adopted. F. May 16, 2013; eff. June 5, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-31 repealed (see Georgia Department of Public Health, Chapter 511-5-6). F. May 22, 2013; eff. June 11, 2013.

Chapter 290-1-8 entitled "Rules and Regulations Authorizing Consumer Reports for Foster Care Youth" adopted. F. June 19, 2013; eff. July 19, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-36 repealed (see Chapter 511-1-2). F. July 1, 2013; eff. July 21, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-18 repealed (see Chapter 511-6-2). F. July 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 290-2-3-.01, .03, .04, .07, .08, and .11 amended. F. Aug. 16, 2013; eff. Sept. 5, 2013.

Chapters 290-4-2, 290-5-45, 290-5-53, 290-2-12 repealed (see Georgia Department of Community Health, Chapter 111-8). F. Sept. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013.

Rules 290-5-20-.01, .02, .03 repealed. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.

Chapters 290-1-3, 290-5-1, 290-5-2, 290-5-4, 290-5-11, 290-5-15, 290-5-16, 290-5-17, 290-5-19, 290-5-20, 290-5-21, 290-5-24, 290-5-25, 290-5-28, and 290-5-61 repealed (see Georgia Department of Public Health, Chapter 511). F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-3 repealed (see Chapter 511-2-1). F. Sep. 23, 2013; eff. Oct. 13, 2013.

Chapters 290-5-47, 290-5-48, 290-5-55, 290-5-56, and 290-5-57 repealed (see Chapter 511). F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-59 repealed (see Chapter 511-3-6). F. Oct. 16, 2013; eff. Nov. 5, 2013.

Chapter 290-5-60 repealed (see Chapter 511-5-9). F. Oct. 18, 2013; eff. Nov. 7, 2013.

Rules 290-2-1-.01, 290-2-1-.03, 290-2-1-.05, 290-2-1-.06, 290-2-1-.09, 290-2-1-.10, 290-2-3-.03, 290-2-3-.04, 290-2-3-.07, 290-2-3-.14, 290-2-3-.15 amended. Rules 290-2-1-.20, 290-2-3-.21 adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2013; eff. Jan. 2, 2014.

Chapter 290-5-26 repealed (see Chapter 511-3-1). F. Dec. 20, 2013; eff. Jan. 9, 2014.

Rules 290-2-1-.11, 290-2-3-.11 amended. Rule 290-2-1-.21 adopted. F. Feb. 24, 2014; eff. Mar. 16, 2014.

Chapter 290-9-43 repealed (see Chapter 111-8-37). F. May 26, 2015; eff. June 15, 2015.

Rules 290-1-8-.02, 290-7-1-.03, .06, .10 amended. F. Sep. 10, 2015; eff. Sep. 30, 2015.

Rules 290-5-14-.01 through .10 repealed. F. Oct. 9, 2015; eff. Sep. 29, 2015.

Chapter 290-2-1 Repealed. Chapter 290-2-3 title changed to "Rules and Regulations for Family Child Care Learning Homes." Rules 290-2-3-.02 through .16, .18 through .21 amended. F. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015.

Rules 290-7-1-.04, .05 amended. F. Dec. 17, 2015; eff. Jan. 6, 2016.

Note: Correction of non-substantive error, Rule 290-5-57-.18 History and SOS website updated to record repeal f. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013. Effective April 27, 2016.

Rules 290-2-3-.03, .07, .15 amended. Rule 290-2-3-.18 repealed. F. June 2, 2016; eff. June 22, 2016.

Rules 290-2-3-.04, .07, .08, .11 amended. F. Sep. 26, 2016; eff. Oct. 16, 2016.

Chapter 290-5-30 Repealed. F. Nov. 10, 2016; eff. Nov. 30, 2016.

Note: Correction of non-substantive typographical error in Rule 290-7-1-.04 History, "Amended: F. Dec. 7, 2015; eff. Jan. 6, 2016." corrected to "Amended: F. Dec. 17, 2015; eff. Jan. 6, 2016." Effective Dec. 29, 2016.

Rules 290-7-1-.04, .08, .13, .14, .15 amended. F. Dec. 9, 2016; eff. Dec. 29, 2016.

Chapter 290-5-9 repealed (see Chapter 111-8-47). F. Jan. 27, 2017; eff. Feb. 16, 2017.

Note: Error correction, Agency discovered omitted text in Rule 290-7-1-.04(b)(1) on SOS Rules and Regulations website and requested correction on Feb. 8, 2017. Text was deleted in error when Rule F. Dec. 17, 2015; eff. Jan. 6, 2016 was posted on website. Underlined text added: "A defendant in a paternity case who fails to comply with the departmental genetic testing order shall be held to have waived any right to genetic testing in the case or in any proceedings involving the Department. The Department may initiate litigation prior to the completion of genetic testing, in which case the testing shall take place as ordered by the court." Effective February 8, 2017.

Rules 290-2-3-.03, .04, .05, .07 through .16, .19 amended. Chapter 290-2-30 entitled "Rules and Regulations Governing the Child Protective Services Information System" adopted. F. May 26, 2017; eff. June 15, 2017.

Rule 290-7-1-.05 amended. F. Feb. 23, 2018; eff. Mar. 15, 2018.

Rule 290-7-1-.05 amended. F. May 25, 2018; eff. June 14, 2018.

Note: Error correction, Subject 290-2-3 title on SOS Rules and Regulations website changed from "Rules and Regulation for Family Day Care Homes" to "Rules and Regulations for Family Child Care Learning Homes," in accordance with amendment f. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015. Effective September 6, 2018.

Rules 290-2-3-.03, .04, .07, .14, .15, .21 amended. F. Aug. 17, 2018; eff. Sep. 6, 2018.

Rules 290-7-1-.03, .04, .05, .06, .19 amended. F. Sep. 11, 2018; eff. Oct. 1, 2018.

Chapter 290-1-9 entitled "Safe Place for Newborns Act Signage" adopted. F. Oct. 12, 2018; eff. Nov. 1, 2018.

Chapter 290-1-10 entitled "Rules for Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child" adopted. F. Nov. 15, 2018; eff. Dec. 5, 2018.

Rules 290-9-2-.01, .02, .06 amended. F. Nov. 15, 2018; eff. Dec. 5, 2018.

Rules 290-2-3-.03, .04, .07, .21 amended. F. Aug. 28, 2019; eff. Sep. 17, 2019.

Subject 290-1-11 entitled "Persons with a Disability" adopted. F. Nov. 26, 2019; eff. Dec. 16, 2019.

Rules 290-2-30-.02 through .06 amended. Rule 290-2-30-.07 repealed and number reserved. F. Dec. 10, 2019; eff. Dec. 30, 2019.

Note: Rule 290-7-1-.17, correction of typographical error in paragraph (b) on SOS Rules and Regulations website only. In accordance with the Official Compilation Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia (effective July 5, 2011), "The Department has the to levy and seize a deposit or account." corrected to "The Department has the authority to levy and seize a deposit or account.", as requested by the Agency. Effective February 24, 2020.

Rules 290-2-3-.04, .07, .10, .11, .14 amended. F. Aug. 31, 2020; eff. Sept. 20, 2020.

Rule 290-2-28-.07 amended. F. Sept. 21, 2020; eff. Oct. 11, 2020.

Subjects 290-5-5, 290-5-22, 290-5-27, 290-5-37, 290-5-41 repealed. (New Rules adopted by Georgia Department of Community Health, Subjects 111-3-12, 111-8-90, 111-8-91, 111-8-29, and 111-8-7 respectively.) F. Oct. 9, 2020; eff. Oct. 29, 2020.

Rule 290-7-1-.20 amended. F. June 4, 2021; eff. June 24, 2021.

Subject 290-5-32 repealed in its entirety. F. Oct. 14, 2022; eff. Nov. 3, 2022.

Note: Rule 290-9-2-.04, correction of typographical error in Rule History only, in accordance with title change cited in January 24, 2008 filing, "Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 24, 2008; eff. Feb. 13, 2008." corrected to "Repealed: New Rule entitled "Criminal History Background Checks, Agency Personnel" adopted. F. Jan. 24, 2008; eff. Feb. 13, 2008." Effective Mar. 12, 2023.

Rules 290-9-2-.01, .04, .07 amended. F. Feb. 20, 2023; eff. Mar. 12, 2023.

Rule 290-2-3-.11 amended. F. Aug. 25, 2023; eff. Sept. 14, 2023.

Subject 290-2-31 adopted. F. Nov. 30, 2023; eff. Dec. 20, 2023.

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