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2022 Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 13 - Controlled Substances
Article 2 - Regulation of Controlled Substances
Part 1 - Schedules, Offenses, and Penalties
§ 16-13-56.1. Opioids Defined; Notification of Addictive Risks
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GA Code § 16-13-56.1 (2022)
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- As used in this Code section, the term “opioids” means opiates, opioids, opioid analgesics, and opioid derivatives.
- A prescriber who issues a prescription for an opioid shall provide the patient receiving the prescription information on the addictive risks of using opioids and information on options available for safely disposing of any unused opioids where such options exist. Such information may be provided verbally or in writing.
History. Code 1981, § 16-13-56.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 319, § 2-1/HB 249.
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This Code section became effective July 1, 2017.
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For article on the 2017 enactment of this Code section, see 34 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 143 (2017).
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