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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-7-303. Inspections; requirements for exemption.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-7-303. Inspections; requirements for exemption.

Each private home care provider for which a license has been issued shall be inspected by the department periodically; provided, however, the department may exempt a provider from inspections if it is certified or accredited by a certification or accreditation entity recognized and approved by the department. A provider seeking exemption from inspection shall be required to submit to the department documentation of certification or accreditation, including a copy of its most recent certification or accreditation report.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-7-303, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 959, § 1.