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# O.C.G.A. § 31-47-3. Acceptance of grants; compliance with federal requirements.

(a) The commissioner of public health may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities as may be available for the purposes of fulfilling the obligations of this chapter.

(b) The commissioner of public health shall seek any federal waiver or waivers that may be necessary to maximize funds from the federal government to implement this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-47-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 1143, § 4/HB 1119; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-5/HB 214.

## Law Reviews

For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).