Ga. Code § 31-54-1

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 31-54-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) "Hospital" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-6-2.
(2) "Hospital campus" and "campus" mean the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a hospital. Such term shall also include any public or private property within 100 yards of the hospital campus and such portions of any public street or public sidewalk located on a hospital campus or immediately adjacent thereto.
(3) "Hospital peace officer" means an employee of a hospital whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this state; the preservation of public order; the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or any combination thereof.

OCGA § 31-54-1

Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 224,§ 5, eff. 5/2/2023.