Definitions; Qualifications

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  6. Definitions; Qualifications

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As used in this article, the term:

  1. "Licensed" means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.
  2. "Organization" means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which:
    1. Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless;
    2. Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and
    3. Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.
  3. "Qualified staff" means having:
    1. All staff who directly interact with children receive training on emergency evacuation procedures, service protocols, and the mandatory child abuse reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 19-7-5; and
    2. All staff have had a criminal record check conducted in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.

(Code 1981, §49-5-160, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94.)


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