Rule 290-2-29-.02 - Applicability of Rules(1) No person, institution, agency, society or facility shall operate a maternity home unless a license or permit has been obtained from the Department.(2) The following types of maternity homes or activities are exempt from the requirements of these regulations: (a) Facilities licensed by the Department of Community Health pursuant to rules and regulations for hospitals, Chapter 290-9-7;(b) Facilities licensed by the Department of Community Health pursuant to rules and regulations for intermediate care homes, Chapter 290-5-9;(c) Facilities licensed by the Department of Community Health pursuant to rules and regulations for birthing homes, Chapter 290-5-41;(d) Facilities, agencies and homes wherein children and youth are detained which are operated by any department or agency of state, county, or municipal government; and(e) Facilities owned and operated by the federal government.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-29-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 49-5-3, 49-5-8, 49-5-12.
Original Rule entitled "Applicability of Rules" adopted. F. Dec. 15, 2011; eff. Jan. 4, 2012.