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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 31 - HEALTH

CHAPTER 8 - CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS
ARTICLE 5 - BILL OF RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
§ 31-8-119 - Obtaining contributions by coercion; use of contributions designated for a restricted purpose; receipts and records of contributions

O.C.G.A. 31-8-119 (2010)
31-8-119. Obtaining contributions by coercion; use of contributions designated for a restricted purpose; receipts and records of contributions


No resident nor any resident's family, guardian, or representative shall be coerced by any means into giving contributions. When contributions are freely made by the resident or resident's family, guardian, or representative for a restricted purpose, such contribution must be used for the purpose so designated. A receipt shall be provided for all contributions and a central record of such receipts shall be maintained at the facility.