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GA HB999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Child welfare agencies licensed in other states must also obtain a Georgia license to engage in placement activities within Georgia, including agencies that solicit, advertise, or contact Georgia residents via the Internet for placement activities
  • Violation of the out-of-state licensing requirement is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500.00 to $1,000.00 per offense
  • Existing penalties for operating any child welfare agency without a Georgia license or commission remain a misdemeanor with fines of $50.00 to $200.00 per offense, with each day of unlicensed operation constituting a separate offense
  • Amends Code Section 49-5-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing and inspection of child welfare agencies

Legislative Description

Child welfare agencies; agencies licensed in other states to also be licensed in Georgia to engage in placement activities; require

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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