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title: O.C.G.A. § 37-2-70. Definitions.
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heading_path: MENTAL HEALTH / ADMINISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ADDICTIVE DISEASES, AND OTHER DISABILITY SERVICES / ADULT RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
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# O.C.G.A. § 37-2-70. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Adult residential mental health program” means a program licensed by the department under Article 7 of Chapter 3 of this title.

(2) “Applicant” means any individual affiliated with a partnership, corporation, association, or individuals or groups of individuals submitting an application to operate an adult residential mental health program, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or narcotic treatment program.

(3) “Community living arrangement” means a group home licensed by the department under Chapter 13 of this title.

(4) “Drug abuse treatment and education program” means a treatment program licensed by the department under Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 26.

(5) “License” means the official permit issued by the department on or after January 1, 2026; provided, however, that such term shall also include an official permit issued by the Department of Community Health on December 31, 2025.

(6) “Licensee” means any person holding a license issued by the department to operate an adult residential mental health program, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or narcotic treatment program.

(7) “Narcotic treatment program” means a treatment program licensed by the department under Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 26.

## History

Code 1981, § 37-2-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 177, § 3-1/HB 584, effective January 1, 2026.

## Code Commission Notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2025, the subsection (a) designation was deleted as there is no subsection (b) in this Code section.