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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-52-9. State prohibited from blocking eligible patient access.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-52-9. State prohibited from blocking eligible patient access.

No official, employee, or agent of the state shall block or attempt to block an eligible patient’s access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation for treatment consistent with medical standards of care shall not be construed as a violation of this Code section.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-52-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 345, § 1/HB 34.