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title: O.C.G.A. § 37-6-1. Day-care center defined.
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heading_path: MENTAL HEALTH / DAY-CARE CENTERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
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# O.C.G.A. § 37-6-1. Day-care center defined.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘day-care center’’ means any facility that is operated and maintained for and is qualified to furnish care and training to individuals with developmental disabilities on less than a 24 hour basis.

## History

Ga. L. 1963, p. 259, § 1; Ga. L. 1966, p. 374, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 3-18/HB 228.