Georgia § 49-5-160 - Definitions; qualifications.
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§ 49-5-160. Definitions; qualifications.
As used in this article, the term: "Licensed" means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. "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: Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless; Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. "Qualified staff" means having: 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 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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