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Hb 217 - Needle Exchange Program, Alexandra L. Armbruster, J. Bryan Watford
Hb 217 - Needle Exchange Program, Alexandra L. Armbruster, J. Bryan Watford
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act authorizes certain nonprofit organizations and hospitals to operate clean needle exchange programs. These programs allow individuals who inject drugs to exchange their needles for clean, unused needles. The purpose of these programs is to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases associated with the repeated use and sharing of needles. The Act further authorizes the Department of Public Health to regulate the registration of organizations that will participate in these programs and protects employees of those organizations from being charged with crimes or offenses associated with selling, lending, giving, or exchanging needles.
Crimes And Offenses Crimes Against The Person: Prohibit Hiv - Or Hepatitis-Infected Persons From Endangering Peace Officers And Correctional Officers, Shayne Clinton
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act prohibits HIV - or hepatitis-infected persons from assaulting peace officers or correctional officers with bodily fluids, saliva, urine, or feces. An offender attempting to infect an officer with HIV or hepatitis is guilty of a felony.
Health Omnibus Aids Bill, M. Severson
Health Omnibus Aids Bill, M. Severson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act comprises a comprehensive package of legislation relating to AIDS. In general, the Act provides procedures and standards for HIV testing in both the criminal and civil contexts; delineates the requirements for confidentiality and counseling regarding AIDS information; provides criminal sanctions for HIV-infected individuals who know they are infected but fail to inform either their sexual partners or those with whom they share needles or syringes; requires the receipt of an AIDS information brochure prior to issuance of a marriage license; and defines HIV as contagious.