Georgia Department of Public Health

09/10/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2024 08:16

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS Revisions to Chapter 511 5 5 Testing for Inherited Disorders in the Newborn

September 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS Revisions to Chapter 511-5-5 Testing for Inherited Disorders in the Newborn

The Department of Public Health hereby adopts amendments to Rule 511-5-5, " Testing for Inherited Disorders in the Newborn," as provided in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on July 25, 2024. This action is taken pursuant to the Department's authority under Georgia Code Sections 31-2A-6, 31-12-5 through 31-12-7.

In accordance with Georgia Code Section 31-5-1, the above-listed amendments will take effect on October 10, 2024.

The proposed rules are posted on the Department's website at http://dph.georgia.gov/regulationsrule-making