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GA HB417

Bill

Status

Passed

8/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires trauma scene waste management practitioners to register with the Georgia Secretary of State, with an initial fee of $100.00 and renewal every 3 years at $100.00, effective January 1, 2021
  • Mandates fingerprint-based criminal background checks through the Georgia Crime Information Center and FBI prior to registration and every 3 years thereafter; bars anyone currently serving a felony sentence or probation from registration
  • Requires practitioners to maintain a $25,000.00 surety bond and at least $100,000.00 in liability insurance per occurrence, with registration revoked if either lapses without replacement within 10 days
  • Violations carry a civil fine of up to $5,000.00 and possible revocation of registration; unregistered persons are barred from recovering costs for trauma scene cleanup services as a matter of public policy
  • Exempts medical practices/facilities subject to federal OSHA, property owners cleaning their own property, and non-commercial individuals (family, friends, neighbors) performing gratuitous cleanup

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers and agencies; comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

1/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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