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# O.C.G.A. § 31-54-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Hospital” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-6-2.

(2) “Hospital campus” and “campus” mean the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a hospital. Such term shall also include any public or private property within 100 yards of the hospital campus and such portions of any public street or public sidewalk located on a hospital campus or immediately adjacent thereto.

(3) “Hospital peace officer” means an employee of a hospital whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this state; the preservation of public order; the protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or any combination thereof.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-54-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2023, p. 308, § 5/HB 383, effective May 2, 2023.