O.C.G.A. § 43-15-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-9
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a certificate of registration as a professional engineer, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:

(1)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (1) of Code Section 43-15-8 ; (B) Acquire a specific record of not less than four years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and (C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(1)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (1) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(1)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (1) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than four years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than four years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(2)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-15-8 ; (B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and (C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(2)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(2)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination);

(3)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-15-8 ; (B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and (C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination); or

(3)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(3)(A) Obtain certification by the board as an engineer-in-training under paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-15-8 ;

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than seven years' experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination); or

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination); or

(4)(A) Graduate in an engineering or related science curriculum of not less than four academic years; (B) Acquire a specific record of not less than 16 years' experience in engineering work, of which at least eight years have been in responsible charge of important engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board, which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and (C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination).

(4)(A) Graduate in an engineering or related science curriculum of not less than four academic years;

(4)(A) Graduate in an engineering or related science curriculum of not less than four academic years;

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than 16 years' experience in engineering work, of which at least eight years have been in responsible charge of important engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board, which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(B) Acquire a specific record of not less than 16 years' experience in engineering work, of which at least eight years have been in responsible charge of important engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board, which indicates the applicant is competent to practice professional engineering; and

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination).

(C) Subsequently pass a written examination in the principles and practice of engineering (professional engineer's examination).
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-5
Status: in_force

The board shall have the authority to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer this chapter and effectuate the purposes expressed in this chapter. The rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing qualifications of applicants and procedures for examination of candidates.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-3-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-3-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-3.1
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, with respect to any form or application required to be completed by an applicant or a licensee, or with respect to any document required to be issued by the commission, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations setting forth:

(1) Any procedure that will reduce the use of paper forms, applications, or documents;

(1) Any procedure that will reduce the use of paper forms, applications, or documents;

(2) Any procedure that will reduce the necessity for the commission to maintain paper documents;

(2) Any procedure that will reduce the necessity for the commission to maintain paper documents;

(3) The procedure for submitting or issuing any such form, application, or document by facsimile or electronic means; and

(3) The procedure for submitting or issuing any such form, application, or document by facsimile or electronic means; and

(4) The procedure for satisfying any signature requirement on any such form by electronic signature, voice signature, or other means so long as appropriate security measures are implemented that assure security and verification of any required signature.

(4) The procedure for satisfying any signature requirement on any such form by electronic signature, voice signature, or other means so long as appropriate security measures are implemented that assure security and verification of any required signature.

As used in this Code section, the term “electronic signature” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 10-12-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-64 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-64
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-64
Status: in_force

A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse practicing in this state under a multistate license issued by another party state shall be subject to all requirements and duties applicable to registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses who are licensed pursuant to Article 1 or Article 2 of this chapter, respectively.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-31
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make application to the board. The application shall include evidence, satisfactory to the board, that: (1) The applicant has attained the age of 18; (2) The applicant is of good moral character; (3) The applicant is a graduate of an accredited college or a school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education or possesses an ECFVG or PAVE certificate or substantial equivalent; (4) The applicant has passed a board approved examination; provided, however, that the board may provide by rule or regulation for a waiver of any part of such examination for veterinarians who are licensed as such by another state and who are in good standing therewith; and (5) The applicant meets such other qualifications or provides such other information as the board may require by rule.

(a) Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make application to the board. The application shall include evidence, satisfactory to the board, that:

(1) The applicant has attained the age of 18;

(1) The applicant has attained the age of 18;

(2) The applicant is of good moral character;

(2) The applicant is of good moral character;

(3) The applicant is a graduate of an accredited college or a school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education or possesses an ECFVG or PAVE certificate or substantial equivalent;

(3) The applicant is a graduate of an accredited college or a school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education or possesses an ECFVG or PAVE certificate or substantial equivalent;

(4) The applicant has passed a board approved examination; provided, however, that the board may provide by rule or regulation for a waiver of any part of such examination for veterinarians who are licensed as such by another state and who are in good standing therewith; and

(4) The applicant has passed a board approved examination; provided, however, that the board may provide by rule or regulation for a waiver of any part of such examination for veterinarians who are licensed as such by another state and who are in good standing therewith; and

(5) The applicant meets such other qualifications or provides such other information as the board may require by rule.

(5) The applicant meets such other qualifications or provides such other information as the board may require by rule.

(b) The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by the board.

(b) The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by the board.

(c) The division director shall record the new licenses and issue to the new licensees.

(c) The division director shall record the new licenses and issue to the new licensees.

(d) If an applicant is found not qualified for licensure, the board shall notify the applicant in writing of such finding and the grounds therefor. Such applicant may request a hearing before the board on the questions of his or her qualifications.

(d) If an applicant is found not qualified for licensure, the board shall notify the applicant in writing of such finding and the grounds therefor. Such applicant may request a hearing before the board on the questions of his or her qualifications.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46 / Section 43-46-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46-4
Status: in_force

(a) Any transient merchant shall file an application for a license in each county in which the merchant wishes to transact business. The application shall be filed with the tax collector, the tax commissioner, or the county officer who issues business licenses. Such application shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant; (2) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant's registered agent or office; (3) The type of business to be conducted; and (4) The date and state of incorporation, when said transient merchant is a corporation.

(a) Any transient merchant shall file an application for a license in each county in which the merchant wishes to transact business. The application shall be filed with the tax collector, the tax commissioner, or the county officer who issues business licenses. Such application shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(1) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant;

(1) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant;

(2) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant's registered agent or office;

(2) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant's registered agent or office;

(3) The type of business to be conducted; and

(3) The type of business to be conducted; and

(4) The date and state of incorporation, when said transient merchant is a corporation.

(4) The date and state of incorporation, when said transient merchant is a corporation.

(b) At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay a license fee in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the county, which shall be paid into the general county treasury. After the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter, a transient business license shall be issued. Such license is not transferable, is valid only within the territorial limits of the issuing county, is valid only for the business stated on the application, and shall expire one year from the date issued.

(b) At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay a license fee in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the county, which shall be paid into the general county treasury. After the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter, a transient business license shall be issued. Such license is not transferable, is valid only within the territorial limits of the issuing county, is valid only for the business stated on the application, and shall expire one year from the date issued.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-48 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-48
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-48
Status: in_force

The board may refuse to grant a license or registration. Refusal to grant a license or registration shall not be deemed to be a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-70 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-70
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-70
Status: in_force

No person shall practice as a dental hygienist in this state until such person has passed a written and a clinical examination conducted or approved by the board. The fee for such examination shall be paid to the executive director and shall be in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue licenses and license certificates as dental hygienists to those persons who have passed the examination in a manner satisfactory to the board, and the license certificate shall be posted and displayed in the place in which the hygienist is employed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-17
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall not suspend a license issued pursuant to this chapter because of nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program.
O.C.G.A. § 43-27-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-27-9
Status: in_force

The board may, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-10
Status: in_force

The license holder shall register with the secretary the names of all employees and agents within 30 days of their employment. Upon submission by the license holder of application and the appropriate fee established by the commission, registration certificates shall be issued by the secretary. Such certificates shall be carried on the person of the registered employee at all times during performance of work and shall be displayed upon request to any person for whom work is being performed. The license holder shall be responsible for training the registered employee in the work he is to perform. Employees covered by this Code section include servicemen, salesmen, estimators, and other employees. Such registration cards shall be effective only while the employee shall remain in the employment of the license holder by whom registration was obtained, and only for such time as the license of the license holder remains valid.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-11
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the written request of the board, the division director shall have the power under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 to select and appoint an agency representative to determine a contested case pending before the board to the extent and in the manner provided by law.

(a) Upon the written request of the board, the division director shall have the power under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 to select and appoint an agency representative to determine a contested case pending before the board to the extent and in the manner provided by law.

(b) In any contested case brought under authority of this chapter to enforce this chapter, a party aggrieved by an initial decision of the agency representative may immediately seek judicial review thereof within the time and in the manner provided by Code Section 50-13-19 if board review of the initial decision of the agency representative in accordance with Code Section 50-13-17 would not provide an adequate remedy or if such board review is unlawful. Upon such appeal, the court shall first determine the claim supporting the intermediate appeal. If the court determines the claim adversely to the petitioner, it shall remand the case to the board which shall then proceed in accordance with Code Section 50-13-17 , except that the board shall consider the initial decision of the hearing representative as having been filed with it on the date of remand from the court. If the court determines the claim adversely to the board, it shall treat the initial decision of the agency representative as a final decision of the board and determine all other issues in the case in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 .

(b) In any contested case brought under authority of this chapter to enforce this chapter, a party aggrieved by an initial decision of the agency representative may immediately seek judicial review thereof within the time and in the manner provided by Code Section 50-13-19 if board review of the initial decision of the agency representative in accordance with Code Section 50-13-17 would not provide an adequate remedy or if such board review is unlawful. Upon such appeal, the court shall first determine the claim supporting the intermediate appeal. If the court determines the claim adversely to the petitioner, it shall remand the case to the board which shall then proceed in accordance with Code Section 50-13-17 , except that the board shall consider the initial decision of the hearing representative as having been filed with it on the date of remand from the court. If the court determines the claim adversely to the board, it shall treat the initial decision of the agency representative as a final decision of the board and determine all other issues in the case in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-11-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-11-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-11.1
Status: in_force

(a) No company shall be registered to engage in the business of auctioning unless such company furnishes to the commission: (1) A completed application form as prescribed by the commission; (2) Satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that the company employs or shall employ an auctioneer licensed under the provisions of this chapter to conduct any auctions in this state; and (3) If such company is a foreign corporation, satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that such company is authorized to do business in this state and is registered in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 14.

(a) No company shall be registered to engage in the business of auctioning unless such company furnishes to the commission:

(1) A completed application form as prescribed by the commission;

(1) A completed application form as prescribed by the commission;

(2) Satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that the company employs or shall employ an auctioneer licensed under the provisions of this chapter to conduct any auctions in this state; and

(2) Satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that the company employs or shall employ an auctioneer licensed under the provisions of this chapter to conduct any auctions in this state; and

(3) If such company is a foreign corporation, satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that such company is authorized to do business in this state and is registered in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 14.

(3) If such company is a foreign corporation, satisfactory evidence approved by the commission that such company is authorized to do business in this state and is registered in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 14.

(b) A company owned by or employing one or more full-time auctioneers licensed by the commission may be exempt from subsection (a) of this Code section, provided that such company is directly supervised by a licensed auctioneer.

(b) A company owned by or employing one or more full-time auctioneers licensed by the commission may be exempt from subsection (a) of this Code section, provided that such company is directly supervised by a licensed auctioneer.

(c) A company licensed under Chapter 47 and Chapter 48 of this title which engages in the business of auctioning on behalf of insurance companies and financial institutions shall not be subject to the requirements of paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-6-18 .

(c) A company licensed under Chapter 47 and Chapter 48 of this title which engages in the business of auctioning on behalf of insurance companies and financial institutions shall not be subject to the requirements of paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-6-18 .

(d) An auction company must maintain at all times an active trust account and register such account with the Georgia Auctioneers Commission.

(d) An auction company must maintain at all times an active trust account and register such account with the Georgia Auctioneers Commission.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-4
Status: in_force

Each member of the commission shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-5
Status: in_force

(a)(1) There shall be four professional members of the board who shall: (A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state for at least three years prior to the date of appointment; (B) Have been engaged in massage therapy practice for compensation for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment; and (C) Be licensed under this chapter. (2) No more than one professional member of the board may be an owner of or affiliated with any massage therapy school.

(a)(1) There shall be four professional members of the board who shall: (A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state for at least three years prior to the date of appointment; (B) Have been engaged in massage therapy practice for compensation for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment; and (C) Be licensed under this chapter.

(a)(1) There shall be four professional members of the board who shall:

(A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state for at least three years prior to the date of appointment;

(A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state for at least three years prior to the date of appointment;

(B) Have been engaged in massage therapy practice for compensation for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment; and

(B) Have been engaged in massage therapy practice for compensation for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment; and

(C) Be licensed under this chapter.

(C) Be licensed under this chapter.

(2) No more than one professional member of the board may be an owner of or affiliated with any massage therapy school.

(2) No more than one professional member of the board may be an owner of or affiliated with any massage therapy school.

(b) There shall be one consumer member of the board who shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be a citizen of the United States and resident of this state, and shall be a person to whom neither this state nor any other state or jurisdiction or organization has ever issued a certificate, registration, license, or permit to engage in the practice of massage therapy nor be an owner of or affiliated with any massage therapy school or massage therapy business.

(b) There shall be one consumer member of the board who shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be a citizen of the United States and resident of this state, and shall be a person to whom neither this state nor any other state or jurisdiction or organization has ever issued a certificate, registration, license, or permit to engage in the practice of massage therapy nor be an owner of or affiliated with any massage therapy school or massage therapy business.

(c) The Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove any member of the board for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, conviction of a felony, failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter, or committing any act prohibited by this chapter.

(c) The Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove any member of the board for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, conviction of a felony, failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter, or committing any act prohibited by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-49-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 49 / Section 43-49-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-49-4
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of buying or selling watches or any agent or servant thereof who may sell a secondhand watch or in any other way pass title thereto shall deliver to the vendee a written invoice bearing the word “secondhand” in bold letters, larger than any of the other written matter upon said invoice. The invoice shall further set forth the name and address of the vendor, the name and address of the vendee, the date of the sale, the name of the watch or its maker, the serial number, if any, and any other distinguishing numbers or identification marks upon its case and movement. If the serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks shall have been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered, the invoice shall so state. The vendor shall keep on file a duplicate of the invoice for at least two and one-half years from the sale thereof, which invoice shall be open to inspection during all business hours by the appropriate prosecuting attorney of the county in which the vendor is engaged in business or in which his duly authorized representative is engaged.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-22-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Junk” means any used article of commerce which is composed principally of iron, steel, brass, copper, zinc, or their alloys, or any other base metals and which is commonly bought for the purpose of resale or refabrication, or both.

(1) “Junk” means any used article of commerce which is composed principally of iron, steel, brass, copper, zinc, or their alloys, or any other base metals and which is commonly bought for the purpose of resale or refabrication, or both.

(2) “Junk dealer” means any person, firm, or corporation or officer, agent, or employee of any person, firm, or corporation who engages in the purchase of junk for the purpose of resale or refabrication, or both.

(2) “Junk dealer” means any person, firm, or corporation or officer, agent, or employee of any person, firm, or corporation who engages in the purchase of junk for the purpose of resale or refabrication, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-46 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-46
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-46
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Maintenance of certification ” means a continuous professional development program through which physicians certified by one or more of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association maintain specialty certification. (2) “ Specialty certification ” means certification by a board that specializes in one particular area of medicine and typically has requirements in addition to those the Georgia Composite Medical Board requires to practice medicine.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Maintenance of certification ” means a continuous professional development program through which physicians certified by one or more of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association maintain specialty certification.

(1) “ Maintenance of certification ” means a continuous professional development program through which physicians certified by one or more of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association maintain specialty certification.

(2) “ Specialty certification ” means certification by a board that specializes in one particular area of medicine and typically has requirements in addition to those the Georgia Composite Medical Board requires to practice medicine.

(2) “ Specialty certification ” means certification by a board that specializes in one particular area of medicine and typically has requirements in addition to those the Georgia Composite Medical Board requires to practice medicine.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require a physician to secure a maintenance of certification as a condition of licensure to practice medicine pursuant to this article or as a prerequisite for employment in state medical facilities, reimbursement from third parties, or malpractice insurance coverage.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require a physician to secure a maintenance of certification as a condition of licensure to practice medicine pursuant to this article or as a prerequisite for employment in state medical facilities, reimbursement from third parties, or malpractice insurance coverage.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-7
Status: in_force

(a) Any physician or authorized personnel violating any provision of this chapter shall be assessed a monetary fine as determined by the board by regulation for each day or instance of violation.

(a) Any physician or authorized personnel violating any provision of this chapter shall be assessed a monetary fine as determined by the board by regulation for each day or instance of violation.

(b) A record of the violation shall be maintained as part of the physician profile.

(b) A record of the violation shall be maintained as part of the physician profile.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-19
Status: in_force

No licensee, except any licensed auto auction or salvage pool selling at its regular place of business, shall sell any used motor vehicle on a consignment basis unless the licensee places his or her name on the title at the time of sale and complies with all other applicable laws.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-20
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall be vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The executive director or his or her appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel access to any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this chapter or any other law relating to the practice of public accountancy may have occurred.

(a) The executive director shall be vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The executive director or his or her appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel access to any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this chapter or any other law relating to the practice of public accountancy may have occurred.

(b) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the executive director, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or licensing authority.

(b) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the executive director, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or licensing authority.

(c) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by such licensee in his or her capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this chapter has occurred, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any documentary or electronic evidence relating to a person who received such services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

(c) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by such licensee in his or her capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this chapter has occurred, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any documentary or electronic evidence relating to a person who received such services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

(d) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its deliberations on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel for such licensee or applicant.

(d) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its deliberations on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel for such licensee or applicant.

(e) An individual may file a complaint against a licensee or applicant by submitting his or her complaint to the board or the executive director. When a complaint is filed, within 30 days after the conclusion of the investigation of such complaint, the executive director shall notify the complainant of the disposition of such complaint. In addition, the executive director shall upon request by the complainant advise the complainant as to the status of the complaint during the period of time that such complaint is pending.

(e) An individual may file a complaint against a licensee or applicant by submitting his or her complaint to the board or the executive director. When a complaint is filed, within 30 days after the conclusion of the investigation of such complaint, the executive director shall notify the complainant of the disposition of such complaint. In addition, the executive director shall upon request by the complainant advise the complainant as to the status of the complaint during the period of time that such complaint is pending.

(f) An individual, firm, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this chapter relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice a business or profession licensed under this chapter or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any individual who testifies or makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of this chapter relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice the business or profession licensed by the board shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for so testifying.

(f) An individual, firm, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this chapter relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice a business or profession licensed under this chapter or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any individual who testifies or makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of this chapter relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice the business or profession licensed by the board shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for so testifying.

(g) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reciprocity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; notice and hearing within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the licensee or applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so requests. The board may resolve a pending action by the issuance of a letter of concern. Such letter shall not be considered a disciplinary action or a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50 and shall not be disclosed to any individual except the licensee or applicant.

(g) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reciprocity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; notice and hearing within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the licensee or applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so requests. The board may resolve a pending action by the issuance of a letter of concern. Such letter shall not be considered a disciplinary action or a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50 and shall not be disclosed to any individual except the licensee or applicant.

(h) If a licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board for such licensee or applicant, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served personally upon the licensee or applicant or served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and is returned marked “unclaimed” or “refused” or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant.

(h) If a licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board for such licensee or applicant, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served personally upon the licensee or applicant or served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and is returned marked “unclaimed” or “refused” or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant.

(i) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of such license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license in the practice of public accountancy and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this chapter.

(i) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of such license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license in the practice of public accountancy and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this chapter.

(j) Regulation by the board under this chapter shall not exempt the practice of public accountancy from regulation pursuant to any other applicable law, including but not limited to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”

(j) Regulation by the board under this chapter shall not exempt the practice of public accountancy from regulation pursuant to any other applicable law, including but not limited to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”

(k) For purposes of this Code section, the board may obtain, through subpoena by the executive director, upon reasonable grounds, any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board.

(k) For purposes of this Code section, the board may obtain, through subpoena by the executive director, upon reasonable grounds, any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-12
Status: in_force

The board, in its discretion, may waive the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 and may issue a certificate as a certified public accountant to any individual who possesses the qualifications specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 and what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of the qualifications under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 and who is a holder of a certificate as a certified public accountant, then in full force and effect, issued under the laws of any other state; provided, however, that the certificate held by such individual was issued by any other state after an examination which, in the judgment of the board, is the equivalent of the standard established by the board for examinations administered pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 ; and provided, further, that such privileges are extended to citizens of this state by any other state that originally granted the certificate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 shall be waived by the board in the case of an applicant who has been engaged in public practice for a period of ten years in any other state pursuant to the authority of such state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-22
Status: in_force

The Attorney General of this state or any assistant designated by him or her shall act as legal adviser of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-41 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-41
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-41
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant for a license as either an embalmer or a funeral director shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Be of good moral character; and (3) Have graduated from a high school or have earned a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) certificate.

(a) Each applicant for a license as either an embalmer or a funeral director shall:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(2) Be of good moral character; and

(2) Be of good moral character; and

(3) Have graduated from a high school or have earned a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) certificate.

(3) Have graduated from a high school or have earned a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) certificate.

(b) In addition to the qualifications set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, an applicant for an embalmer's license shall: (1) Have graduated from a program at an accredited college of funeral service or such other college as provided by board rule; and (2) Have completed a minimum of 3,120 hours, pursuant to rules and regulations of the board, of service as an apprentice as provided in Code Sections 43-18-50 through 43-18-54 .

(b) In addition to the qualifications set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, an applicant for an embalmer's license shall:

(1) Have graduated from a program at an accredited college of funeral service or such other college as provided by board rule; and

(1) Have graduated from a program at an accredited college of funeral service or such other college as provided by board rule; and

(2) Have completed a minimum of 3,120 hours, pursuant to rules and regulations of the board, of service as an apprentice as provided in Code Sections 43-18-50 through 43-18-54 .

(2) Have completed a minimum of 3,120 hours, pursuant to rules and regulations of the board, of service as an apprentice as provided in Code Sections 43-18-50 through 43-18-54 .

(c) In addition to the qualifications set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, an applicant for a funeral director's license shall have, prior to the issuance of said license, a valid embalmer's license; shall furnish an affidavit which lists the names of the 50 funerals at which the apprentice assisted as provided in Code Section 43-18-50 ; and, effective January 1, 1991, must pass an examination approved by the board which tests knowledge of the law of this state relating to funeral directors.

(c) In addition to the qualifications set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, an applicant for a funeral director's license shall have, prior to the issuance of said license, a valid embalmer's license; shall furnish an affidavit which lists the names of the 50 funerals at which the apprentice assisted as provided in Code Section 43-18-50 ; and, effective January 1, 1991, must pass an examination approved by the board which tests knowledge of the law of this state relating to funeral directors.

(d) An individual who has met the educational requirement specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be eligible to take the section of the examination for embalmer relating directly to scholastic training without waiting until such individual meets the additional requirements for licensure specified in paragraph (2) of said subsection; provided, however, that such individual must submit a proper application and pay the required fees as determined by the board. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer who shall have successfully completed the section of the examination for embalmer relating directly to scholastic training shall have no status as an embalmer until such applicant meets all other requirements for licensure as outlined in this article and has received a license as an embalmer from the board.

(d) An individual who has met the educational requirement specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be eligible to take the section of the examination for embalmer relating directly to scholastic training without waiting until such individual meets the additional requirements for licensure specified in paragraph (2) of said subsection; provided, however, that such individual must submit a proper application and pay the required fees as determined by the board. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer who shall have successfully completed the section of the examination for embalmer relating directly to scholastic training shall have no status as an embalmer until such applicant meets all other requirements for licensure as outlined in this article and has received a license as an embalmer from the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-9
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt all necessary rules, regulations, and standards of conduct, not inconsistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state and of the United States, to carry out this chapter and to safeguard life, health, and property.

(a) The board shall adopt all necessary rules, regulations, and standards of conduct, not inconsistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state and of the United States, to carry out this chapter and to safeguard life, health, and property.

(b) The board shall post all current laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the practice of architecture in this state on the board's official website. The board shall also provide on the website notification of recent changes in such laws, rules, regulations, or standards and information pertaining to disciplinary actions taken by the board.

(b) The board shall post all current laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the practice of architecture in this state on the board's official website. The board shall also provide on the website notification of recent changes in such laws, rules, regulations, or standards and information pertaining to disciplinary actions taken by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-26 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-26
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-26
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing, the board may issue an order prohibiting any person from violating Code Section 43-15-7 and may fine such person at least $100.00 but not more than $5,000.00 per violation.

(a) After notice and hearing, the board may issue an order prohibiting any person from violating Code Section 43-15-7 and may fine such person at least $100.00 but not more than $5,000.00 per violation.

(b) The violation of any order of the board issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to an additional civil penalty not in excess of $100.00 for each transaction constituting a violation of such order. The board may maintain an action in the superior courts of this state in its own name to recover the penalties provided for in this Code section.

(b) The violation of any order of the board issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to an additional civil penalty not in excess of $100.00 for each transaction constituting a violation of such order. The board may maintain an action in the superior courts of this state in its own name to recover the penalties provided for in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-6
Status: in_force

The venue of any action involving the members of any professional licensing board shall be governed by the laws of this state pertaining to venue. The division director shall not be considered a member of any such board in determining the venue of any such action; and no court shall have jurisdiction of any such action solely by virtue of the division director residing or maintaining a residence within its jurisdiction.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-10
Status: in_force

Any complaints received by the board shall be investigated within 30 days of receipt. If such investigation shows that there may be a violation of Code Section 10-14-17 or 10-14-18 or any felony violation of state or federal criminal law, there shall be an affirmative obligation on behalf of the board to provide notice of such potential illegalities within seven days to the Attorney General's office and to the sheriff's office in the county in which any of the illegalities are believed to have occurred in whole or in part. Upon receiving such notification, the Attorney General shall within a reasonable time period not to exceed 60 days conduct a review of such complaint and provide the appropriate prosecuting attorney within any jurisdiction in which any illegalities are believed to have occurred, in whole or in part, with relevant information uncovered during the course of the investigation that the prosecuting attorney requests.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-19
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic unless that person shall have first obtained a license as provided in this chapter and possesses all the qualifications prescribed by the terms of this chapter. Any person who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic without a license, or who buys or fraudulently obtains a license to practice chiropractic, or who violates any of the terms of this chapter, or who uses the title “doctor of chiropractic,” “chiropractor,” “chiropractic,” “D.C.,” or any word or title to induce the belief that such a person is engaged in the practice of chiropractic, without first complying with this chapter, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court. All subsequent offenses shall be separate and distinct offenses, and punishable in like manner.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-16
Status: in_force

The confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client; and nothing in this article shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-18
Status: in_force

Any person who shall practice the profession of landscape architecture or represent himself as a landscape architect or act as such, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license to do so as provided in this chapter, or when such license is revoked, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-7
Status: in_force

(a) A keeper of an inn or other house of public entertainment for travelers shall give receipts or checks for all baggage delivered to such inn or house of entertainment when requested to do so by the guest owning the baggage. Such keeper shall not make any additional charge for receipting for, checking, or keeping such baggage while the owner remains a guest of the house.

(a) A keeper of an inn or other house of public entertainment for travelers shall give receipts or checks for all baggage delivered to such inn or house of entertainment when requested to do so by the guest owning the baggage. Such keeper shall not make any additional charge for receipting for, checking, or keeping such baggage while the owner remains a guest of the house.

(b) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-196 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-196
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-196
Status: in_force

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a licensed orthotist or prosthetist any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect annually a chairperson from its members.

(a) The board shall elect annually a chairperson from its members.

(b) The executive director shall serve as secretary of the board.

(b) The executive director shall serve as secretary of the board.

(c) The chairperson shall determine the date, time, and location of board meetings. Board meetings shall be held at the site of the primary office of the State Accounting Office unless otherwise specified by the chairperson. The chairperson shall provide three days' notice of any meeting; provided, however, that notice may be waived by instrument in writing executed before or after the meeting; provided, further, that attendance at a meeting of the board shall constitute a waiver of notice thereof. The chairperson may delegate the responsibility of setting the location, date, and time of board meetings and providing notice of meetings to the executive director. Board meetings may be conducted by audio or video conference calls, and participation in such a conference call shall constitute attendance at the meeting so conducted. Any action that might have been taken at a meeting of the board may be taken by the unanimous written consent of all members of the board.

(c) The chairperson shall determine the date, time, and location of board meetings. Board meetings shall be held at the site of the primary office of the State Accounting Office unless otherwise specified by the chairperson. The chairperson shall provide three days' notice of any meeting; provided, however, that notice may be waived by instrument in writing executed before or after the meeting; provided, further, that attendance at a meeting of the board shall constitute a waiver of notice thereof. The chairperson may delegate the responsibility of setting the location, date, and time of board meetings and providing notice of meetings to the executive director. Board meetings may be conducted by audio or video conference calls, and participation in such a conference call shall constitute attendance at the meeting so conducted. Any action that might have been taken at a meeting of the board may be taken by the unanimous written consent of all members of the board.

(d) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the board.

(d) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the board.

(e) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed.

(e) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed.

(f) The board shall preserve all applications and keep records of all of its proceedings for six years. In any proceeding in court, civil or criminal, arising out of or founded upon this chapter, copies of the records of the board's proceedings signed by a member of the board and certified as correct under the seal of the board by the executive director shall be admissible in evidence in any court of this state without further proof.

(f) The board shall preserve all applications and keep records of all of its proceedings for six years. In any proceeding in court, civil or criminal, arising out of or founded upon this chapter, copies of the records of the board's proceedings signed by a member of the board and certified as correct under the seal of the board by the executive director shall be admissible in evidence in any court of this state without further proof.

(g) The board may appoint such committees or persons, who need not be members of the board, to advise or assist it in administration, investigation, and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as the board deems necessary and shall be authorized to compensate any such persons or members of committees who are not members of the board in such amounts as it shall determine to be reasonable.

(g) The board may appoint such committees or persons, who need not be members of the board, to advise or assist it in administration, investigation, and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as the board deems necessary and shall be authorized to compensate any such persons or members of committees who are not members of the board in such amounts as it shall determine to be reasonable.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-7
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a registration or may discipline a person registered by the Secretary of State for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under Code Section 43-4A-6 .

(a) The Secretary of State may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a registration or may discipline a person registered by the Secretary of State for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under Code Section 43-4A-6 .

(b) The Secretary of State may discipline, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a certificate of registration only after proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

(b) The Secretary of State may discipline, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a certificate of registration only after proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

(c) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be applicable to the Secretary of State and the provisions of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be applicable to the Secretary of State and the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety Profession Recognition and Title Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-25
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4 . Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-16
Status: in_force

Any person who practices speech-language pathology or audiology or who offers or pretends to practice or holds himself or herself out as eligible to practice speech-language pathology or audiology and who is not legally registered or licensed under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day or fraction of a day that such person practices in violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-21
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a violation of this article, the Attorney General may bring a civil action requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against such person as the Attorney General determines to be necessary to restrain the person from continuing to engage in, sanction, promote, or otherwise participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in violation of this article.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a violation of this article, the Attorney General may bring a civil action requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against such person as the Attorney General determines to be necessary to restrain the person from continuing to engage in, sanction, promote, or otherwise participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in violation of this article.

(b)(1) Any manager, promoter, matchmaker, or licensee who knowingly violates or coerces or causes any other person to violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both. (2) Any member or employee of the commission or any person who administers or enforces this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter who knowingly violates Code Section 43-4B-14 or Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both. (3) Any professional boxer who knowingly violates any provision of this article except Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000.00 for each violation. (4) Any professional boxer who violates the provisions of Code Section 43-4B-15 may be punished by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00 together with a percentage of the purse not to exceed 15 percent for each violation.

(b)(1) Any manager, promoter, matchmaker, or licensee who knowingly violates or coerces or causes any other person to violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.

(b)(1) Any manager, promoter, matchmaker, or licensee who knowingly violates or coerces or causes any other person to violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.

(2) Any member or employee of the commission or any person who administers or enforces this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter who knowingly violates Code Section 43-4B-14 or Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.

(2) Any member or employee of the commission or any person who administers or enforces this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter who knowingly violates Code Section 43-4B-14 or Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.

(3) Any professional boxer who knowingly violates any provision of this article except Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000.00 for each violation.

(3) Any professional boxer who knowingly violates any provision of this article except Code Section 43-4B-15 shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000.00 for each violation.

(4) Any professional boxer who violates the provisions of Code Section 43-4B-15 may be punished by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00 together with a percentage of the purse not to exceed 15 percent for each violation.

(4) Any professional boxer who violates the provisions of Code Section 43-4B-15 may be punished by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00 together with a percentage of the purse not to exceed 15 percent for each violation.

(c) Unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section 43-4B-1 , is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(c) Unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section 43-4B-1 , is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(d) Promotion of unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section 43-4B-1 , is a misdemeanor for the first offense; a high and aggravated misdemeanor for the second offense; and a felony for the third and subsequent offenses, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed two years, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(d) Promotion of unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section 43-4B-1 , is a misdemeanor for the first offense; a high and aggravated misdemeanor for the second offense; and a felony for the third and subsequent offenses, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed two years, or both such fine and imprisonment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-13-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-13-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-13.1
Status: in_force

A physical therapy aide is one, other than a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, who is employed to assist a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by performing only designated physical therapy tasks under direct supervision of a licensee as approved by the board by rule or regulation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-4
Status: in_force

Any public library serving a political subdivision or subdivisions having a population of over 5,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census and every library operated by the state or its authority, including libraries of institutions of higher learning, shall not employ in the position of librarian a person who does not hold a librarian's certificate issued by the board. No public funds shall be paid to any library failing to comply with this chapter, provided that nothing in this chapter shall apply to law libraries of counties and municipalities, to libraries of public elementary and high schools, or to libraries of the University System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-71 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-71
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-71
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be entitled to or be issued such license as set out in Code Section 43-11-70 unless such person is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and a graduate of a dental hygiene program recognized by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency which is operated by a school or college accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education whose curriculum is at least two academic years of courses at the appropriate level and at the completion of which an associate or baccalaureate degree is awarded.

(a) No person shall be entitled to or be issued such license as set out in Code Section 43-11-70 unless such person is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and a graduate of a dental hygiene program recognized by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency which is operated by a school or college accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education whose curriculum is at least two academic years of courses at the appropriate level and at the completion of which an associate or baccalaureate degree is awarded.

(b) Application for a license under Code Section 43-11-70 shall constitute consent for performance of a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including but not limited to classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of a background check.

(b) Application for a license under Code Section 43-11-70 shall constitute consent for performance of a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including but not limited to classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of a background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-43 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-43
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-43
Status: in_force

Each person applying for examination for a license to practice dentistry shall, at the time of making his or her application, pay to the executive director a fee to be set by the board. Each person applying for the renewal of a license or authority to practice dentistry or for the establishment of a license or authority that has been lost shall, at the time of making his or her application, pay to the executive director a fee to be set by the board. Such fee shall cover the entire service for granting or issuing licenses to practice dentistry.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-30-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-30-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-30.1
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as establishing an employer-employee or broker-independent contractor relationship between licensees. Whether brokers and their affiliated licensees establish employer-employee or broker-independent contractor relationships shall be at the discretion of the licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-14
Status: in_force

No later than January 1, 2022, the board shall develop and identify educational resources and materials for physicians, board members, and board staff to support greater understanding of sexual misconduct, sexual boundaries, and impacts of trauma and implicit bias. Such information shall include resources and materials to help physicians develop better insight into their own behavior and its impacts on others. Resources and materials shall be developed and identified in collaboration with national medical boards associations, national medical associations, state physician health programs, state medical associations, hospital medical staffs, other organized physician groups, and medical schools and training programs.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-12
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this article upon payment of the license fee prescribed.

(a) The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this article upon payment of the license fee prescribed.

(b) The board shall issue a limited permit to persons who have completed the academic education and fieldwork experience requirements contained in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-28-9 . Such permit shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist who holds a current license in this state and shall be valid until the expiration date of the limited permit or the applicant has passed or failed the examination for licensure. An applicant who is working under a limited permit and fails the examination shall immediately surrender his or her limited permit. A limited permit shall not be renewed if the applicant has failed the examination.

(b) The board shall issue a limited permit to persons who have completed the academic education and fieldwork experience requirements contained in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-28-9 . Such permit shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist who holds a current license in this state and shall be valid until the expiration date of the limited permit or the applicant has passed or failed the examination for licensure. An applicant who is working under a limited permit and fails the examination shall immediately surrender his or her limited permit. A limited permit shall not be renewed if the applicant has failed the examination.

(c) The board may issue a limited permit to persons who have successfully completed a certification examination approved by the board. This permit shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy for a period not to exceed 90 days under the supervision of an occupational therapist who holds a current license in this state.

(c) The board may issue a limited permit to persons who have successfully completed a certification examination approved by the board. This permit shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy for a period not to exceed 90 days under the supervision of an occupational therapist who holds a current license in this state.

(d)(1) A licensed occupational therapist may use the words “occupational therapist” or “licensed occupational therapist” or any words, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.” and “O.T./L.”, that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapist, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice, or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services. (2) A licensed occupational therapist who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “O.T.R.” or “O.T.R./L.”.

(d)(1) A licensed occupational therapist may use the words “occupational therapist” or “licensed occupational therapist” or any words, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.” and “O.T./L.”, that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapist, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice, or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services.

(d)(1) A licensed occupational therapist may use the words “occupational therapist” or “licensed occupational therapist” or any words, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.” and “O.T./L.”, that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapist, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice, or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services.

(2) A licensed occupational therapist who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “O.T.R.” or “O.T.R./L.”.

(2) A licensed occupational therapist who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “O.T.R.” or “O.T.R./L.”.

(e)(1) A licensed occupational therapy assistant may use the words “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or any word, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.A.” or “L.O.T.A.,” that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapy assistant, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services. (2) A licensed occupational therapy assistant who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “C.O.T.A.,” or “C.O.T.A./L.”.

(e)(1) A licensed occupational therapy assistant may use the words “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or any word, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.A.” or “L.O.T.A.,” that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapy assistant, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services.

(e)(1) A licensed occupational therapy assistant may use the words “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or any word, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including “O.T.A.” or “L.O.T.A.,” that identifies such person as a licensed occupational therapy assistant, in connection with the name or place of business, and any activity, practice or service, so long as the licensee is at all times in compliance with the requirements of this article when providing occupational therapy services.

(2) A licensed occupational therapy assistant who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “C.O.T.A.,” or “C.O.T.A./L.”.

(2) A licensed occupational therapy assistant who possesses a national certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may also use the designation “C.O.T.A.,” or “C.O.T.A./L.”.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-62 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-62
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-62
Status: in_force

(a) Any veterinary assistant must at all times be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian whenever practicing veterinary technology in this state. The level of supervision shall be consistent with the delegated animal health care task. Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-50-61 , a licensed veterinarian may in his or her discretion delegate any animal health care task to a veterinary assistant; provided, however, that the board may establish by rules or regulations, in such general or specific terms as it deems necessary and appropriate for purposes of this article, the level of supervision, whether direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision, that is required by the licensed veterinarian for any delegated animal health care task to be performed by a veterinary assistant. Such rules or regulations may require higher levels of supervision for veterinary assistants as compared to licensed veterinary technicians performing the same or similar animal health care tasks.

(a) Any veterinary assistant must at all times be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian whenever practicing veterinary technology in this state. The level of supervision shall be consistent with the delegated animal health care task. Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-50-61 , a licensed veterinarian may in his or her discretion delegate any animal health care task to a veterinary assistant; provided, however, that the board may establish by rules or regulations, in such general or specific terms as it deems necessary and appropriate for purposes of this article, the level of supervision, whether direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision, that is required by the licensed veterinarian for any delegated animal health care task to be performed by a veterinary assistant. Such rules or regulations may require higher levels of supervision for veterinary assistants as compared to licensed veterinary technicians performing the same or similar animal health care tasks.

(b) A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized in any manner which would be in violation of this article.

(b) A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized in any manner which would be in violation of this article.

(c) A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized to perform the duties of a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26.

(c) A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized to perform the duties of a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-125 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-125
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-125
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall apply to contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse for receipt of marijuana pursuant to this article and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

(a) The board shall apply to contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse for receipt of marijuana pursuant to this article and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

(b) The board shall cause marijuana approved for use in the program to be transferred to a certified pharmacy, licensed by the state, for distribution to the certified patient by a licensed pharmacist upon a written order for research medication of the certified physician, pursuant to this article. Any reasonable costs incurred by the board in obtaining or testing marijuana shall be charged to participating physicians who may seek reimbursement from their research subjects utilizing the marijuana.

(b) The board shall cause marijuana approved for use in the program to be transferred to a certified pharmacy, licensed by the state, for distribution to the certified patient by a licensed pharmacist upon a written order for research medication of the certified physician, pursuant to this article. Any reasonable costs incurred by the board in obtaining or testing marijuana shall be charged to participating physicians who may seek reimbursement from their research subjects utilizing the marijuana.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-5
Status: in_force

The board shall have the power to:

(1) Request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work; and all such agencies and authorities shall furnish such requested available information to the board within a reasonable time;

(1) Request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work; and all such agencies and authorities shall furnish such requested available information to the board within a reasonable time;

(2) Provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states in the registration and licensing of electrical contractors, master plumbers, journeyman plumbers, low-voltage contractors, utility contractors, or conditioned air contractors and in the certification of utility contracting foremen, provided that such other states have requirements substantially equal to the requirements in force in this state for registration, licensure, and certification; provided, further, that a similar privilege is offered to residents of this state;

(2) Provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states in the registration and licensing of electrical contractors, master plumbers, journeyman plumbers, low-voltage contractors, utility contractors, or conditioned air contractors and in the certification of utility contracting foremen, provided that such other states have requirements substantially equal to the requirements in force in this state for registration, licensure, and certification; provided, further, that a similar privilege is offered to residents of this state;

(3) Adopt an official seal for its use and change it at pleasure;

(3) Adopt an official seal for its use and change it at pleasure;

(4) Establish the policies for regulating the businesses of electrical contracting, plumbing, low-voltage, utility, and conditioned air contracting;

(4) Establish the policies for regulating the businesses of electrical contracting, plumbing, low-voltage, utility, and conditioned air contracting;

(4.1) Upon notice and hearing authorized and conducted in accordance with Code Section 43-14-10 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the board, either by the board directly or through a valid delegation of the board's enforcement power to a division thereof, assess civil penalties in an amount up to $10,000.00 per violation against any person found to be in violation of any requirement of this chapter;

(4.1) Upon notice and hearing authorized and conducted in accordance with Code Section 43-14-10 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the board, either by the board directly or through a valid delegation of the board's enforcement power to a division thereof, assess civil penalties in an amount up to $10,000.00 per violation against any person found to be in violation of any requirement of this chapter;

(5) Determine qualifications for licensure or certification including such experience requirements as the board deems necessary; and

(5) Determine qualifications for licensure or certification including such experience requirements as the board deems necessary; and

(6) Promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter.

(6) Promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-56 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-56
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-56
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of a funeral director's license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations or by others the board deems appropriate.

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of a funeral director's license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations or by others the board deems appropriate.

(b) The board shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirement in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under other such circumstances as the board deems appropriate.

(b) The board shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirement in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under other such circumstances as the board deems appropriate.

(c) The continuing education requirement pursuant to this Code section shall be waived for persons who hold an inactive license or for licensed individuals over the age of 65.

(c) The continuing education requirement pursuant to this Code section shall be waived for persons who hold an inactive license or for licensed individuals over the age of 65.

(d) A funeral director who is also a licensed embalmer and who completes the continuing education requirements established for embalmers pursuant to Code Section 43-18-55 shall not be required to complete additional continuing education requirements pursuant to this Code section.

(d) A funeral director who is also a licensed embalmer and who completes the continuing education requirements established for embalmers pursuant to Code Section 43-18-55 shall not be required to complete additional continuing education requirements pursuant to this Code section.

(e) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.

(e) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.

(f) This Code section shall apply to each licensing renewal cycle which begins after the 1996 renewal.

(f) This Code section shall apply to each licensing renewal cycle which begins after the 1996 renewal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-5
Status: in_force

A patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance and as to the estimated charges for a routine office visit, routine treatments, and lab tests prior to receiving such treatment. When asked for such information, the physician or other authorized personnel shall give such information freely and without reservation or evasion. Violation of this right should be reported immediately to the board. Physicians are not responsible for ascertaining the details of the patient's insurance coverage and explaining such information to the patient. A physician may require the payment of his or her fee or any applicable copayment in advance of delivering professional services unless otherwise prohibited by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-12
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent shall deposit or have deposited with the Secretary of State, prior to the issuance of a registration or renewal of a registration, a surety bond in the penal sum of not less than $10,000.00, as established by the Secretary of State. Such surety bond shall be executed in the favor of the state with a surety company authorized to do business in this state and conditioned to pay damages in the amount of such bond to any athletic department aggrieved by any act of the principal named in such bond, which act is in violation of Code Section 43-4A-13 or would be grounds for revocation of a license under this chapter. If more than one athletic department suffers damages by the actions of an athlete agent, each athletic department shall receive a pro rata share of the amount of the bond based on the entitlement of one share of such amount of the bond for each student athlete who loses his or her eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports contests as a member of a sports team at an institution of higher education as a result of actions of the athlete agent.

(a) An athlete agent shall deposit or have deposited with the Secretary of State, prior to the issuance of a registration or renewal of a registration, a surety bond in the penal sum of not less than $10,000.00, as established by the Secretary of State. Such surety bond shall be executed in the favor of the state with a surety company authorized to do business in this state and conditioned to pay damages in the amount of such bond to any athletic department aggrieved by any act of the principal named in such bond, which act is in violation of Code Section 43-4A-13 or would be grounds for revocation of a license under this chapter. If more than one athletic department suffers damages by the actions of an athlete agent, each athletic department shall receive a pro rata share of the amount of the bond based on the entitlement of one share of such amount of the bond for each student athlete who loses his or her eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports contests as a member of a sports team at an institution of higher education as a result of actions of the athlete agent.

(b) If any registrant fails to maintain such bond so as to comply with the provisions of this Code section, the registration issued to the athlete agent shall be suspended until such time as a new bond is obtained. An athlete agent whose registration is suspended pursuant to this Code section shall not carry on any business as an athlete agent during the period of suspension.

(b) If any registrant fails to maintain such bond so as to comply with the provisions of this Code section, the registration issued to the athlete agent shall be suspended until such time as a new bond is obtained. An athlete agent whose registration is suspended pursuant to this Code section shall not carry on any business as an athlete agent during the period of suspension.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021” and is enacted to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-2
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board for the Certification of Librarians is created, to consist of six persons as follows: (1) Three librarians certified under this chapter, including one public librarian, one special librarian, and one other currently practicing librarian, and one person who shall be a trustee of a public library; (2) A member to be appointed from the public at large who shall have no connection whatsoever with the library profession; and (3) The director of public library services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(a) The State Board for the Certification of Librarians is created, to consist of six persons as follows:

(1) Three librarians certified under this chapter, including one public librarian, one special librarian, and one other currently practicing librarian, and one person who shall be a trustee of a public library;

(1) Three librarians certified under this chapter, including one public librarian, one special librarian, and one other currently practicing librarian, and one person who shall be a trustee of a public library;

(2) A member to be appointed from the public at large who shall have no connection whatsoever with the library profession; and

(2) A member to be appointed from the public at large who shall have no connection whatsoever with the library profession; and

(3) The director of public library services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(3) The director of public library services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(b) The members referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be confirmed by the Senate.

(b) The members referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be confirmed by the Senate.

(c) The terms of the five members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be five years. The term of the director of public library services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be coextensive with the term of office of this position.

(c) The terms of the five members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be five years. The term of the director of public library services of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be coextensive with the term of office of this position.

(d) Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .

(d) Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .

(e) If there is a vacancy on the board, the Governor shall appoint a member to serve the unexpired term.

(e) If there is a vacancy on the board, the Governor shall appoint a member to serve the unexpired term.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-287 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-287
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-287
Status: in_force

(a) All licenses shall expire biennially unless renewed. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the board prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure of the holder to renew may be late renewed after application and payment of the prescribed late renewal fee within the time period established by the board and provided the applicant meets such requirements as the board may establish by rule. Any license which has not been renewed by the end of the late renewal period shall be considered revoked and subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board after meeting such requirements as the board may establish.

(a) All licenses shall expire biennially unless renewed. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the board prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure of the holder to renew may be late renewed after application and payment of the prescribed late renewal fee within the time period established by the board and provided the applicant meets such requirements as the board may establish by rule. Any license which has not been renewed by the end of the late renewal period shall be considered revoked and subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board after meeting such requirements as the board may establish.

(b) As a condition of license renewal, the board shall require the owners of the pain management clinic and any physicians practicing in the pain management clinic to meet such continuing education and training requirements as may be required by rule.

(b) As a condition of license renewal, the board shall require the owners of the pain management clinic and any physicians practicing in the pain management clinic to meet such continuing education and training requirements as may be required by rule.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-8-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-8-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-8.1
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of Code Section 40-2-39.1 shall be deemed to be a licensee for the purpose of imposing sanctions and penalties under this chapter and for the purpose of granting the board jurisdiction over such violator.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-174 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-174
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-174
Status: in_force

(a) A license is not the property of the holder but is the property of the board. A license to practice perfusion shall be valid for two years. The board may provide that licenses expire on various dates. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and paying the required renewal fee to the board before the expiration date of the license.

(a) A license is not the property of the holder but is the property of the board. A license to practice perfusion shall be valid for two years. The board may provide that licenses expire on various dates. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and paying the required renewal fee to the board before the expiration date of the license.

(b) The license holder shall: (1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner; or (2) Maintain on file at all times during which the license holder provides services in a health care facility a true and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate records of the facility and keep the board informed of any change of address.

(b) The license holder shall:

(1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner; or

(1) Display the license in an appropriate and public manner; or

(2) Maintain on file at all times during which the license holder provides services in a health care facility a true and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate records of the facility and keep the board informed of any change of address.

(2) Maintain on file at all times during which the license holder provides services in a health care facility a true and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate records of the facility and keep the board informed of any change of address.

(c) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and shall be surrendered on demand.

(c) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and shall be surrendered on demand.

(d) Each person licensed under this article shall be responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date.

(d) Each person licensed under this article shall be responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date.

(e) If a person's license has been expired for not more than three months, the person may renew the license by submitting proof, satisfactory to the board, of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and any penalty fee prescribed by the board.

(e) If a person's license has been expired for not more than three months, the person may renew the license by submitting proof, satisfactory to the board, of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the board and any penalty fee prescribed by the board.

(f) If a person's license has been expired for more than three months, the person may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining a license.

(f) If a person's license has been expired for more than three months, the person may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining a license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-32
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of every hotel keeper or innkeeper to keep the closets and restrooms used in connection with such inn or hotel in a clean and sanitary condition.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-11
Status: in_force

(a) Examinations shall be administered to qualified applicants for massage therapy licensure at least twice each calendar year.

(a) Examinations shall be administered to qualified applicants for massage therapy licensure at least twice each calendar year.

(b) Applicants may obtain their examination scores in accordance with such rules and regulations as the board may establish.

(b) Applicants may obtain their examination scores in accordance with such rules and regulations as the board may establish.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-19
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this article by fraudulent representation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-6
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words “State Real Estate Commission, State of Georgia,” and such other device as the commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the commission.

(a) The commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words “State Real Estate Commission, State of Georgia,” and such other device as the commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the commission.

(b) The commission shall maintain records so that it may certify the license history of licensees for a period of up to five years preceding the date of certification. The commission may certify the license history of a licensee based on electronic data that it maintains. When that electronic data is derived from a paper record, upon converting the information on the paper record to electronic form and after verification of the electronic record, the commission may: (1) Destroy the paper record; or (2) Retain the paper record for a period of time determined by the commission.

(b) The commission shall maintain records so that it may certify the license history of licensees for a period of up to five years preceding the date of certification. The commission may certify the license history of a licensee based on electronic data that it maintains. When that electronic data is derived from a paper record, upon converting the information on the paper record to electronic form and after verification of the electronic record, the commission may:

(1) Destroy the paper record; or

(1) Destroy the paper record; or

(2) Retain the paper record for a period of time determined by the commission.

(2) Retain the paper record for a period of time determined by the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-12
Status: in_force

The director is authorized where appropriate to include, as a condition in a permit issued pursuant to Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the “Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977,” or Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the “Georgia Water Quality Control Act,” a requirement that the operator and laboratory analyst be duly certified in accordance with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-24
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for this state or any of its political subdivisions such as a county, municipality, or school district, or agencies thereof, or for any private or commercial entity to engage in the construction of any work or structures involving professional engineering or structural engineering which by the nature of their function or existence could adversely affect or jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the public unless the plans and specifications have been prepared under the direct supervision or review of and bear the seal of, and the construction is executed under the direct supervision of or review by, a professional engineer or architect or professional structural engineer.

(a) It shall be unlawful for this state or any of its political subdivisions such as a county, municipality, or school district, or agencies thereof, or for any private or commercial entity to engage in the construction of any work or structures involving professional engineering or structural engineering which by the nature of their function or existence could adversely affect or jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the public unless the plans and specifications have been prepared under the direct supervision or review of and bear the seal of, and the construction is executed under the direct supervision of or review by, a professional engineer or architect or professional structural engineer.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be held to apply to any construction, including alterations, of which the completed cost is less than $100,000.00 or which is used exclusively for private or noncommercial purposes, or to private residences, or to noncommercial farm buildings, or to residence buildings not exceeding two stories in height, excluding basements.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be held to apply to any construction, including alterations, of which the completed cost is less than $100,000.00 or which is used exclusively for private or noncommercial purposes, or to private residences, or to noncommercial farm buildings, or to residence buildings not exceeding two stories in height, excluding basements.

(c) Any county, municipality, or other governing body in this state that issues building permits is required to maintain a permanent record of the permit application and issuance thereon indicating the name of the professional engineer or architect or professional structural engineer, if any, who has sealed the plans, specifications, plats, or reports pursuant to which said building permit is issued. Such record shall include details on the size, type of building or structure, use for said building or structure, and estimated cost of construction.

(c) Any county, municipality, or other governing body in this state that issues building permits is required to maintain a permanent record of the permit application and issuance thereon indicating the name of the professional engineer or architect or professional structural engineer, if any, who has sealed the plans, specifications, plats, or reports pursuant to which said building permit is issued. Such record shall include details on the size, type of building or structure, use for said building or structure, and estimated cost of construction.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-7
Status: in_force

A licensed residential contractor and any affiliated entities shall offer a written warranty in connection with each contract to construct, or superintend or manage the construction of, any single-family residence where the total value of the work or activity or the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work exceeds $2,500.00. The residential contractor division shall establish the minimum requirements of such warranty. The parties to the warranty may agree to submit any or all disputes arising under the warranty to arbitration. Such agreement to arbitrate shall be enforceable as provided in Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the “Georgia Arbitration Code.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-33 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-33
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-33
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ service member ” means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ service member ” means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer.

(b) Any service member whose license issued pursuant to any provision of this chapter expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be permitted to practice public accountancy in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this chapter related to practicing a profession with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. The service member shall present to the board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer in order to waive any violation of this chapter relating to practicing public accountancy with an expired license.

(b) Any service member whose license issued pursuant to any provision of this chapter expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be permitted to practice public accountancy in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this chapter related to practicing a profession with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. The service member shall present to the board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer in order to waive any violation of this chapter relating to practicing public accountancy with an expired license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-68 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-68
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-68
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who undergoes acupuncture must consent to such procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following: (1) That the practice of acupuncture is based upon the Oriental arts and is completely distinct and different from traditional western medicine; (2) That the acupuncturist cannot practice medicine, is not making a medical diagnosis of the person's disease or condition, and that such person should see a physician if he or she wants to obtain a medical diagnosis; and (3) The nature and the purpose of the acupuncture treatment.

(a) Any person who undergoes acupuncture must consent to such procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following:

(1) That the practice of acupuncture is based upon the Oriental arts and is completely distinct and different from traditional western medicine;

(1) That the practice of acupuncture is based upon the Oriental arts and is completely distinct and different from traditional western medicine;

(2) That the acupuncturist cannot practice medicine, is not making a medical diagnosis of the person's disease or condition, and that such person should see a physician if he or she wants to obtain a medical diagnosis; and

(2) That the acupuncturist cannot practice medicine, is not making a medical diagnosis of the person's disease or condition, and that such person should see a physician if he or she wants to obtain a medical diagnosis; and

(3) The nature and the purpose of the acupuncture treatment.

(3) The nature and the purpose of the acupuncture treatment.

(b) The board shall develop a standard informed consent form to be used by persons licensed under this article. Such informed consent form shall include the information set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section as well as any other and additional information the board deems appropriate. The information set forth in the informed consent form shall be in language which is easy to read and readily understandable to the consuming public.

(b) The board shall develop a standard informed consent form to be used by persons licensed under this article. Such informed consent form shall include the information set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section as well as any other and additional information the board deems appropriate. The information set forth in the informed consent form shall be in language which is easy to read and readily understandable to the consuming public.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-10
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice publicly or offer to practice publicly geology in this state, as defined in this chapter, or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a registered geologist unless such person has been duly registered or exempted under this chapter. The right to engage in the practice of geology shall be deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by his certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-176 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-176
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-176
Status: in_force

On receipt of an application and application fee, the board may waive the examination and educational requirements for an applicant who at the time of application:

(1) Is appropriately licensed or certified in another state, territory, or possession whose requirements for the license or certificate are substantially equal to the requirements of this article; or

(1) Is appropriately licensed or certified in another state, territory, or possession whose requirements for the license or certificate are substantially equal to the requirements of this article; or

(2) Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or its successor.

(2) Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or its successor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-9
Status: in_force

In order to protect and promote the public health and welfare of the citizens of this state, the board shall prescribe by rule or regulation those acts, services, procedures, and practices which may be performed by dental hygienists, dental assistants, or other persons at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed dentist and shall impose such requirements and restrictions, including the degree of supervision required, on the performance thereof by such dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other persons as it shall deem necessary and proper.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-17
Status: in_force

If the commission, after an application in proper form has been filed and accompanied by the proper fee, shall refuse to accept the application, the commission shall provide for a hearing for such applicant in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-30
Status: in_force

(a) With regard to any single athletic contest or entertainment event which occurs no more often than once annually and with regard to any series of athletic contests which occur no more often than once annually and which occur within a time period not exceeding ten days, the municipal corporation in which such contest, event, or series of contests is to be held, or if the contest, event, or series of contests is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact by ordinance regulations governing ticket brokers for such contest, event, or series of contests which are more restrictive than the provisions of this article.

(a) With regard to any single athletic contest or entertainment event which occurs no more often than once annually and with regard to any series of athletic contests which occur no more often than once annually and which occur within a time period not exceeding ten days, the municipal corporation in which such contest, event, or series of contests is to be held, or if the contest, event, or series of contests is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact by ordinance regulations governing ticket brokers for such contest, event, or series of contests which are more restrictive than the provisions of this article.

(b) The municipal corporation in which an athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held, or if the contest or entertainment event is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact an ordinance prohibiting the resale or offering for resale of one or more tickets by a ticket broker or by a person who is the original purchaser for personal use of one or more tickets within 2,700 feet of a venue which seats or admits 15,000 or more persons.

(b) The municipal corporation in which an athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held, or if the contest or entertainment event is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact an ordinance prohibiting the resale or offering for resale of one or more tickets by a ticket broker or by a person who is the original purchaser for personal use of one or more tickets within 2,700 feet of a venue which seats or admits 15,000 or more persons.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-44 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-44
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-44
Status: in_force

Each person or establishment who receives a renewal license, wall certificate, or apprentice registration under this article shall display such renewal license, wall certificate, or apprentice registration in a conspicuous place in that person's or establishment's principal office or place of business.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-16
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of auctioning in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license to a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership only if the stockholder, member, or partner having a controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.

(a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of auctioning in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license to a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership only if the stockholder, member, or partner having a controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.

(b) Where an applicant has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses or has been convicted of any other crime in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, district, or territory of the United States or of a foreign country, such untrustworthiness of the applicant and the conviction, in itself, may be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(b) Where an applicant has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses or has been convicted of any other crime in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, district, or territory of the United States or of a foreign country, such untrustworthiness of the applicant and the conviction, in itself, may be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, such false statement, in itself, may be sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, such false statement, in itself, may be sufficient ground for refusal of a license.

(d) Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, as provided for by this chapter, shall also be grounds for refusal to grant a license.

(d) Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, as provided for by this chapter, shall also be grounds for refusal to grant a license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-5
Status: in_force

The division director shall keep a true record of all proceedings of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-9
Status: in_force

Any person who has been duly licensed to practice as a dispensing optician in any state of the United States which has a standard of qualifications and examination for such practice at least as high as that provided for in this state by this chapter and who has been principally engaged in such practice pursuant to such license for a period of not less than two years preceding may, upon proper application to the board and upon payment of a fee in an amount established by the board in lieu of examination and registration fees, be issued a certificate of registration without examination and shall thereupon be authorized to practice as a registered dispensing optician in this state subject to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board, provided that the state of residence of a dispensing optician seeking registration under this Code section accords a similar privilege to dispensing opticians licensed by Georgia and seeking to practice as dispensing opticians in such other state; provided, further, that an applicant for registration under this Code section shall not, within the five years preceding his application, have failed any examination which is required in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-15
Status: in_force

For the purposes of venue for any civil or criminal action under this chapter, any violation of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order promulgated under this chapter shall be considered to have been committed in any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of the transaction which violated this chapter, in the county of any violator's principal place of business in this state, in the county of the charitable organization's principal place of business in this state, and in any county in which any violator had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation or any books, records, documents, or other material or objects which were used in furtherance of the violation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of scientific knowledge relating to nutrition is important in the treatment of disease and in the attainment and maintenance of health; and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound dietetic or nutrition services in hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, health departments, private practice and consultation, and in other settings requires trained and competent professionals. It is declared, therefore, to be the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensure and regulation of the activities of persons engaged in dietetic practice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-13
Status: in_force

Upon written presentation to the board of any of the grounds enumerated in Code Section 43-9-12 for revoking or refusing a license, the board shall conduct a hearing in conformance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-81 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-81
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-81
Status: in_force

Dental assistants shall perform their duties only under the direct, personal supervision of a licensed dentist. No dental assistant shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or do any kind of dental work other than those acts, services, procedures, and practices prescribed by rule or regulation of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-29-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-29-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-29.2
Status: in_force

The board may issue, in its discretion, an educational certificate to a licensed physician of another state or foreign country to participate in educational training in this state that requires patient care, in accordance with board rules.
O.C.G.A. § 43-8b-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 43-8b-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8B-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall consist of six members who shall be practicing cemeterians with a minimum of five years of experience and one member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the cemetery profession but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

(a) The board shall consist of six members who shall be practicing cemeterians with a minimum of five years of experience and one member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the cemetery profession but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

(b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of office of six years and all vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by the Governor. When an appointment is made to fill a vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member, such appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whose death or resignation caused the vacancy so filled.

(b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of office of six years and all vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by the Governor. When an appointment is made to fill a vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member, such appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whose death or resignation caused the vacancy so filled.

(c) A majority of the members of the board may remove any member who misses three or more consecutive regular meetings of the board without a medical reason and may declare that position on the board to be vacant. A member so removed shall not be eligible for reappointment until the expiration of the term of office for which such person was serving. The Governor shall have the power to remove from office any member of the board for willful neglect of duty or for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.

(c) A majority of the members of the board may remove any member who misses three or more consecutive regular meetings of the board without a medical reason and may declare that position on the board to be vacant. A member so removed shall not be eligible for reappointment until the expiration of the term of office for which such person was serving. The Governor shall have the power to remove from office any member of the board for willful neglect of duty or for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-7-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-7-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-7.1
Status: in_force

Whenever there is a change in ownership of a driver training school, DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, or driver improvement program, the department shall be notified no later than 30 days after such change in ownership. After any change in ownership to any person otherwise qualified to operate a driver training school, DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, or driver improvement program pursuant to this chapter or Title 40, the department shall consider the duration of operation of any previous owner in any required calculation for duration of operation by a successor owner.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly acknowledges that the practice of massage therapy is a therapeutic health care service delivered by health care professionals that affects the public health, safety, and welfare of Georgians. Massage therapists must have a knowledge of anatomy and physiology and an understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of the tissue being treated and the total function of the body. Massage is therapeutic, and regulations are necessary to protect the public from unqualified practitioners. It is in the interest of the public to set standards of qualifications, education, training, and experience for those who seek to practice massage therapy; to promote high standards of professional performance for those licensed to practice massage therapy; and to protect the public from unprofessional conduct by persons and entities licensed to practice or teach massage therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-14
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, whether an individual or a business organization acting through a qualifying agent, intending to perform work as a residential or general contractor, upon making application to the building inspector or such other authority of any incorporated municipality or county in this state charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for contemplated construction work requiring performance by either a licensed residential contractor or a licensed general contractor shall, before being entitled to the issuance of such permit, furnish to such inspector or authority, personally or through his or her authorized agent specifically designated to act on his or her behalf in a sworn written document submitted contemporaneously or previously submitted and maintained by such inspector or authority, his or her residential contractor or general contractor license number and the identity of any business organization for which such applicant is serving as qualifying agent that is undertaking or contracting as a residential contractor or a general contractor to construct or manage the construction. It shall be unlawful for any such building inspector or other authority to issue or allow the issuance of such building permit unless the applicant has furnished his or her residential contractor or general contractor license number and the identity of any such business organization relative to performance of the work for which a permit has been applied. A building inspector or other authority shall issue such building permit under the terms of this Code section to any person, including an individual licensee acting on his or her own behalf or a licensee acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization and such business organization, upon evidence reasonably establishing that such person is duly licensed as a residential or general contractor under this chapter, either individually or as a business organization acting under a duly licensed qualifying agent. Any building inspector or other such authority that issues a building permit to a person known by such building inspector or authority not to be properly licensed under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.

(a) Any person, whether an individual or a business organization acting through a qualifying agent, intending to perform work as a residential or general contractor, upon making application to the building inspector or such other authority of any incorporated municipality or county in this state charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for contemplated construction work requiring performance by either a licensed residential contractor or a licensed general contractor shall, before being entitled to the issuance of such permit, furnish to such inspector or authority, personally or through his or her authorized agent specifically designated to act on his or her behalf in a sworn written document submitted contemporaneously or previously submitted and maintained by such inspector or authority, his or her residential contractor or general contractor license number and the identity of any business organization for which such applicant is serving as qualifying agent that is undertaking or contracting as a residential contractor or a general contractor to construct or manage the construction. It shall be unlawful for any such building inspector or other authority to issue or allow the issuance of such building permit unless the applicant has furnished his or her residential contractor or general contractor license number and the identity of any such business organization relative to performance of the work for which a permit has been applied. A building inspector or other authority shall issue such building permit under the terms of this Code section to any person, including an individual licensee acting on his or her own behalf or a licensee acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization and such business organization, upon evidence reasonably establishing that such person is duly licensed as a residential or general contractor under this chapter, either individually or as a business organization acting under a duly licensed qualifying agent. Any building inspector or other such authority that issues a building permit to a person known by such building inspector or authority not to be properly licensed under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.

(b) The licensing requirements imposed by this chapter and the effective dates of such licensing requirements must be posted by any county or municipality in this state charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for construction work requiring performance by either a licensed residential contractor or a licensed general contractor in the same location in which such building or other permits are issued.

(b) The licensing requirements imposed by this chapter and the effective dates of such licensing requirements must be posted by any county or municipality in this state charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for construction work requiring performance by either a licensed residential contractor or a licensed general contractor in the same location in which such building or other permits are issued.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-6
Status: in_force

(a) The patient or any person that the board deems to have a legitimate interest has the right to file a grievance with the board concerning a physician, staff, office, or treatment received.

(a) The patient or any person that the board deems to have a legitimate interest has the right to file a grievance with the board concerning a physician, staff, office, or treatment received.

(b) A declaration of the patient's rights shall be prominently displayed in conspicuous language in the physician's waiting room. This declaration may be contained in the same notice as the right to obtain physician profiles. The declaration of rights shall contain the following statement: “The patient has the right to file a grievance with the Georgia Composite Medical Board concerning the physician, staff, office, and treatment received. The patient should either call the board with such a complaint or send a written complaint to the board. The patient should be able to provide the physician or practice name, the address, and the specific nature of the complaint.” Such notice shall include the current phone number and address of the board.

(b) A declaration of the patient's rights shall be prominently displayed in conspicuous language in the physician's waiting room. This declaration may be contained in the same notice as the right to obtain physician profiles. The declaration of rights shall contain the following statement:

“The patient has the right to file a grievance with the Georgia Composite Medical Board concerning the physician, staff, office, and treatment received. The patient should either call the board with such a complaint or send a written complaint to the board. The patient should be able to provide the physician or practice name, the address, and the specific nature of the complaint.”

Such notice shall include the current phone number and address of the board.

(c) The board must review every complaint received to determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant an investigation according to a procedure established by board regulation. Only investigated complaints upon which the board has taken disciplinary action shall be included in a physician's profile. The board must take the appropriate action as set forth in the regulations promulgated by the board. The board must respond in writing to the complaint within 60 days. In the response, the board shall inform the person whether the complaint is being referred for investigation, and if the complaint has been investigated, the results of the investigation or whether further investigation is required, and any board action taken.

(c) The board must review every complaint received to determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant an investigation according to a procedure established by board regulation. Only investigated complaints upon which the board has taken disciplinary action shall be included in a physician's profile. The board must take the appropriate action as set forth in the regulations promulgated by the board. The board must respond in writing to the complaint within 60 days. In the response, the board shall inform the person whether the complaint is being referred for investigation, and if the complaint has been investigated, the results of the investigation or whether further investigation is required, and any board action taken.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-9
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall forward the necessary fingerprints received from each prospective licensee and registrant required to be licensed or registered by the board under this chapter to the Georgia Crime Information Center or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of criminal identification through the fingerprint system of identification established by such bureau and the fingerprint system of investigation established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(a) The board shall forward the necessary fingerprints received from each prospective licensee and registrant required to be licensed or registered by the board under this chapter to the Georgia Crime Information Center or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of criminal identification through the fingerprint system of identification established by such bureau and the fingerprint system of investigation established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) It shall be the duty of the division director to keep a record of all information received from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with respect to criminal identification and to cooperate with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, similar departments in other states, and the United States Department of Justice in any criminal identification system.

(b) It shall be the duty of the division director to keep a record of all information received from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with respect to criminal identification and to cooperate with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, similar departments in other states, and the United States Department of Justice in any criminal identification system.

(c) At such times as the board may require, fingerprint cards of licensees and registrants may be periodically reprocessed to identify criminal convictions subsequent to licensure or registration.

(c) At such times as the board may require, fingerprint cards of licensees and registrants may be periodically reprocessed to identify criminal convictions subsequent to licensure or registration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-4
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at such times as the board determines necessary for the performance of its duties. Called meetings shall be authorized at the discretion of the president. The board shall adopt a seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued and shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as it deems proper and necessary for the performance of its duties. The board shall elect annually a president and a vice president. Immediately before entering upon the duties of office, the members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall file the same in the office of the Governor, who, upon receiving the oath of office, shall issue a certificate of appointment to each member.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-4
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice president.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-56 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-56
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-56
Status: in_force

A veterinarian who utilizes a licensed veterinary technician shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a licensed veterinary technician.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-179 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-179
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-179
Status: in_force

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a licensed clinical perfusionist or a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-26 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-26
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-26
Status: in_force

Any person acting as an appraiser within the meaning of this chapter without an appraiser classification and any person who violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-3
Status: in_force

The same jurisdiction, duties, powers, and authority which the division director has with reference to other professional licensing boards is conferred upon that director with respect to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-3-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-3-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-3.1
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the keeper of a hotel, apartment hotel, boarding house, inn, or other accommodations furnished on a day-to-day or weekly basis wishes to terminate the occupancy of a guest for reasons other than those described in subsection (b) of this Code section, the keeper shall give notice of such intention to the guest. The period of time to be specified in the notice as to when the occupancy will be declared terminated by the keeper shall be equal to the period of time for which occupancy is paid for by the guest and accepted by the keeper.

(a) Whenever the keeper of a hotel, apartment hotel, boarding house, inn, or other accommodations furnished on a day-to-day or weekly basis wishes to terminate the occupancy of a guest for reasons other than those described in subsection (b) of this Code section, the keeper shall give notice of such intention to the guest. The period of time to be specified in the notice as to when the occupancy will be declared terminated by the keeper shall be equal to the period of time for which occupancy is paid for by the guest and accepted by the keeper.

(b) The notice requirement of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to a termination of occupancy for cause, such as failure to pay sums due, failure to abide by rules of occupancy, failure to have or maintain reservations, or other action by a guest.

(b) The notice requirement of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to a termination of occupancy for cause, such as failure to pay sums due, failure to abide by rules of occupancy, failure to have or maintain reservations, or other action by a guest.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-11-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-11-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-11.1
Status: in_force

As provided by law, every licensee who transfers a used motor vehicle title within this state shall register with the state revenue commissioner, making application for a dealer's registration plate. No person not licensed in accordance with this chapter shall be entitled to receive or use any dealer's registration plates for motor vehicles under the motor vehicle laws of this state providing for the issuance of such plates.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46 / Section 43-46-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46-5
Status: in_force

(a) Any transient merchant required to have a registered agent under Code Section 43-46-3 shall file the name and permanent address of such registered agent with the clerk of the superior court of the county.

(a) Any transient merchant required to have a registered agent under Code Section 43-46-3 shall file the name and permanent address of such registered agent with the clerk of the superior court of the county.

(b) Such registered agent shall be a resident of the county. Such agent may be served with any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the transient merchant, in the same manner provided by law for the service of a summons and complaint.

(b) Such registered agent shall be a resident of the county. Such agent may be served with any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the transient merchant, in the same manner provided by law for the service of a summons and complaint.

(c) Such registered agent shall agree in writing to act as such agent and a copy of the agreement shall be filed with the license application.

(c) Such registered agent shall agree in writing to act as such agent and a copy of the agreement shall be filed with the license application.

(d) The clerk of the superior court shall maintain an alphabetical record of all transient merchants and the names and addresses of their registered agents.

(d) The clerk of the superior court shall maintain an alphabetical record of all transient merchants and the names and addresses of their registered agents.

(e) Whenever a transient merchant doing business or having done business in any county within this state shall fail to have or maintain a registered agent in the county, or whenever any such registered agent cannot with due diligence be found at his permanent address, the clerk of the superior court of said county shall be an agent of such transient merchant upon whom any such process, notice, or demand may be served. Service on the clerk of the superior court of any such process, notice, or demand shall be made by delivering to and leaving with him, or any person designated by the clerk of the superior court to receive such service, duplicate copies of such process, notice, or demand. In the event such process, notice, or demand is served on the clerk of the superior court, he shall immediately cause one of such copies to be forwarded by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the permanent address of said transient merchant. Any such service shall be answerable in not less than 30 days.

(e) Whenever a transient merchant doing business or having done business in any county within this state shall fail to have or maintain a registered agent in the county, or whenever any such registered agent cannot with due diligence be found at his permanent address, the clerk of the superior court of said county shall be an agent of such transient merchant upon whom any such process, notice, or demand may be served. Service on the clerk of the superior court of any such process, notice, or demand shall be made by delivering to and leaving with him, or any person designated by the clerk of the superior court to receive such service, duplicate copies of such process, notice, or demand. In the event such process, notice, or demand is served on the clerk of the superior court, he shall immediately cause one of such copies to be forwarded by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the permanent address of said transient merchant. Any such service shall be answerable in not less than 30 days.

(f) Nothing contained in this Code section shall limit or affect the right to serve any process, notice, or demand in any other manner permitted by law.

(f) Nothing contained in this Code section shall limit or affect the right to serve any process, notice, or demand in any other manner permitted by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-11
Status: in_force

A person grading an examination required by a professional licensing board shall first grade the examination without reference to veteran credit, determining thereafter from the proof submitted whether an applicant is a veteran and is entitled to such credit; if so, the credit shall be added; and if after such addition the applicant equals or exceeds the grade required to pass the examination, the applicant shall be entitled to be certified as having passed the examination.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-13
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the right to set a course of study for all students of the schools of cosmetology, schools of hair design, schools of esthetics, schools of nail care, and schools of barbering within this state.

(a) The board shall have the right to set a course of study for all students of the schools of cosmetology, schools of hair design, schools of esthetics, schools of nail care, and schools of barbering within this state.

(b) Before a student shall be eligible to take the examination provided for in Code Section 43-10-9 , he or she shall first file with his or her application for examination a transcript showing the number of hours and courses completed from the school or shop attended by the student.

(b) Before a student shall be eligible to take the examination provided for in Code Section 43-10-9 , he or she shall first file with his or her application for examination a transcript showing the number of hours and courses completed from the school or shop attended by the student.

(c) A barber apprentice and any other individual serving as an apprentice in a beauty shop, beauty salon, or barber shop shall take the theory portion of the examination provided for in Code Section 43-10-9 within the first 12 months of his or her apprenticeship.

(c) A barber apprentice and any other individual serving as an apprentice in a beauty shop, beauty salon, or barber shop shall take the theory portion of the examination provided for in Code Section 43-10-9 within the first 12 months of his or her apprenticeship.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 43-22a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-22A-10
Status: in_force

The Secretary, in consultation with the advisory group, may impose on a licensed lactation consultant any sanction authorized under subsection (c) of Code Section 43-22A-12 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-22A-12 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-21
Status: in_force

Any person who shall practice the trade or occupation of dispensing optician, as defined in this chapter, without first complying with this chapter or who shall violate any of the Code sections of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment of not more than six months in the county jail, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Private Detective and Security Agencies Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-9
Status: in_force

Applicants shall take a board approved examination to test the applicant's qualifications. The examination shall be written or oral or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-14
Status: in_force

Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each auctioneer shall be delivered or mailed to his or her place of business and shall be displayed conspicuously at all times in the office of the licensee. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensed auctioneer, as the case may be, stating the period of time for which fees have been paid. If an auctioneer maintains more than one place of business within the state, a branch office license shall be issued to such auctioneer for each branch office so maintained by him or her upon the payment of a biennial fee in an amount established by the commission; and the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in each branch office.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-3
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a provider center or engage in the practice of providing, installing, or monitoring ignition interlock devices unless a license therefor has been secured from the department.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-32
Status: in_force

The executive director, with the approval of the chairperson of the board, may in his or her discretion issue a temporary license to an applicant, which license shall have the same force and effect as a permanent license until the next regular meeting of the board when the temporary license shall become void.
O.C.G.A. § 43-8b-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 43-8b-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8B-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Cemeterians established by this chapter.

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Cemeterians established by this chapter.

(2) “ Cemeterian ” means a person registered as a cemetery owner pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 10 or a cemetery manager.

(2) “ Cemeterian ” means a person registered as a cemetery owner pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 10 or a cemetery manager.

(3) “ Cemetery ” means a cemetery as defined in Chapter 14 of Title 10.

(3) “ Cemetery ” means a cemetery as defined in Chapter 14 of Title 10.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-10
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a promoter's license from the commission. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year.

(a) No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a promoter's license from the commission. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year.

(b) Promoters shall apply to the commission for a license required by subsection (a) of this Code section on a form provided by the commission. The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The application shall also be accompanied by a performance bond in an amount and under such conditions as the commission may require.

(b) Promoters shall apply to the commission for a license required by subsection (a) of this Code section on a form provided by the commission. The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The application shall also be accompanied by a performance bond in an amount and under such conditions as the commission may require.

(c) No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a match permit from the commission for such professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in addition to the license required by subsection (a) of this Code section. Each application for a match permit shall be on a form provided by the commission and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The commission may charge an additional match fee in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission to implement the provisions of this article.

(c) No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a match permit from the commission for such professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in addition to the license required by subsection (a) of this Code section. Each application for a match permit shall be on a form provided by the commission and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The commission may charge an additional match fee in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission to implement the provisions of this article.

(d) The commission may, prior to issuing any match permit, require a performance bond in addition to that required in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) The commission may, prior to issuing any match permit, require a performance bond in addition to that required in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(e) The commission may refund any portion of the match permit fee in excess of $250.00 to any person who paid such excess fee in the event the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing for which such fees were paid is not held.

(e) The commission may refund any portion of the match permit fee in excess of $250.00 to any person who paid such excess fee in the event the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing for which such fees were paid is not held.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-10
Status: in_force

The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee if he has:

(1) Been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, the record of conviction being conclusive evidence of conviction;

(1) Been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, the record of conviction being conclusive evidence of conviction;

(2) Secured the license by fraud or deceit; or

(2) Secured the license by fraud or deceit; or

(3) Violated or conspired to violate this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.

(3) Violated or conspired to violate this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-140 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-140
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-140
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practices Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-22
Status: in_force

Any criminal proceeding or civil proceeding, including but not limited to judicial review of all administrative orders, instituted under this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as such provisions existed in full force and effect on the date of the alleged commission of the underlying facts or circumstances which constitute evidence of the commission of a crime or violation of this chapter, notwithstanding any subsequent amendment to this chapter, unless the General Assembly shall specifically declare otherwise, except that no civil or criminal proceeding shall be instituted after the lapse of the appropriate period of limitations which was in effect at the time the cause of action arose or the alleged commission of the crime occurred.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-52 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-52
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-52
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed organization shall provide written notice to the commission of a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization no later than 15 days before the date of the match, contest, or exhibition. The licensed organization governing the match, contest, or exhibition shall provide information required by the commission relating to the contestants, venue, rules for the competition, and anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of the contestants.

(a) A licensed organization shall provide written notice to the commission of a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization no later than 15 days before the date of the match, contest, or exhibition. The licensed organization governing the match, contest, or exhibition shall provide information required by the commission relating to the contestants, venue, rules for the competition, and anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of the contestants.

(b) A licensed organization shall, after a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization, file with the commission an affidavit that includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of sales tax to be paid to the Department of Revenue, and any other facts the commission may require. Such affidavit shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match, contest, or exhibition.

(b) A licensed organization shall, after a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization, file with the commission an affidavit that includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of sales tax to be paid to the Department of Revenue, and any other facts the commission may require. Such affidavit shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match, contest, or exhibition.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-20
Status: in_force

Any individual licensed pursuant to this chapter who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country of a felony shall be required to notify the appropriate licensing authority of the conviction within ten days of the conviction.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-4
Status: in_force

An innkeeper is a depository for hire; however, given the nature of his business, his liability is governed by more stringent rules, as are set out in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-9
Status: in_force

The owner or lessee of any real property upon which exists a motor vehicle racetrack or other place subject to this chapter shall inform the Safety Fire Commissioner within ten days of any damage caused to any guardrail, post, or other device which has for its purpose the prevention of injury or loss of life to spectators at the racetrack or other place. Until any such damage is repaired and the repairs are approved by fire inspectors, there shall be no racing or endurance event permitted on such racetrack or other place.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-13
Status: in_force

The board, through its rules and regulations, shall have the full power to regulate the issuance of appraiser classifications and registrations, to discipline appraisers and appraisal management companies in any manner permitted by this chapter, to establish qualifications for appraiser classifications and registrations consistent with this chapter, to regulate approved courses, to establish standards for real estate appraisals, and to establish standards consistent with this chapter for appraisal management companies operating within the State of Georgia. Except for conducting an investigation as provided in this chapter, the board is authorized to enter into such contracts as are necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter; provided, however, that the board may enter into contracts to assist it in the conduct of investigations authorized by this chapter only whenever it needs special legal or appraisal expertise or other extraordinary circumstances exist. Whenever the board contracts to perform such investigative functions, any such contractor working on an investigation authorized by this chapter shall be under the supervision of the board or a duly authorized representative of the board. Any contractor used by the board shall be knowledgeable in the work area for which such contractor is retained. A contractor shall not be empowered to determine the disposition of any investigation nor to make any discretionary decision that the board is authorized by law to make. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board is authorized to retain all funds received as collection fees for use in defraying the cost of collection of fees required under this chapter. Any such funds not expended for this purpose in the fiscal year in which they are generated shall be deposited in the state treasury; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the board to retain any funds required by the Constitution to be paid into the state treasury; and provided, further, that the board shall comply with all provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act,” except Code Section 45-12-92 , prior to expending any such funds.
O.C.G.A. § 43-2-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 43-2-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-2-5
Status: in_force

The Senate and House committees to which a regulatory agency has been assigned for review shall issue reports of their findings and recommendations to the Governor, to the regulatory agency involved, and to each member of the General Assembly. Such reports may be issued separately by the reviewing committees or jointly when a majority of the members of each reviewing committee are in agreement as to the recommendations and findings. Such reports shall contain copies of any legislation which must be enacted in order to fulfill the requirements of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-19
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Public Accountancy Act of 2014.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-11
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall issue a certificate to each person whom it licenses as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, or both. Licensure shall be granted independently in either speech-language pathology or audiology. Qualified applicants may be independently licensed in both areas.

(a) The board shall issue a certificate to each person whom it licenses as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, or both. Licensure shall be granted independently in either speech-language pathology or audiology. Qualified applicants may be independently licensed in both areas.

(b) The board may establish, through rules and regulations, a mechanism to provide for provisional and inactive status licenses to applicants.

(b) The board may establish, through rules and regulations, a mechanism to provide for provisional and inactive status licenses to applicants.

(c) The board may, in its discretion, upon payment of fees, grant a provisional license to an applicant who has satisfied the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-44-8 and who is engaged in a paid clinical experience. Such provisional license shall be valid for one year and subject to renewal for only one additional year. A person holding a provisional license shall be subject to the same disciplinary action as a person holding a full license.

(c) The board may, in its discretion, upon payment of fees, grant a provisional license to an applicant who has satisfied the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-44-8 and who is engaged in a paid clinical experience. Such provisional license shall be valid for one year and subject to renewal for only one additional year. A person holding a provisional license shall be subject to the same disciplinary action as a person holding a full license.

(d) All licenses shall be renewed biennially. Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates and provisions shall be as established by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-1-4 .

(d) All licenses shall be renewed biennially. Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates and provisions shall be as established by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-1-4 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-7
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons holding a certificate under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially as a condition of certificate renewal. The board shall be authorized to approve programs offered by professional associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and bibliographic utilities, and others as it deems appropriate.

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons holding a certificate under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially as a condition of certificate renewal. The board shall be authorized to approve programs offered by professional associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and bibliographic utilities, and others as it deems appropriate.

(b) The board shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirement in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.

(b) The board shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirement in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.

(c) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.

(c) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.

(d) The board shall have the authority to appoint a committee or committees composed of certified librarians, as it deems appropriate, to administer, implement, and otherwise carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to continuing education.

(d) The board shall have the authority to appoint a committee or committees composed of certified librarians, as it deems appropriate, to administer, implement, and otherwise carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to continuing education.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-14
Status: in_force

Licenses issued under this chapter shall be renewable biennially. Each and every dealer's license and dispenser's license required by this chapter shall be conspicuously posted at each location and place of practice at all times as may be required by regulations established by the board. When more than one office or place of business is operated, a duplicate license shall be obtained from the division director for each such location or place regularly carrying on the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments, upon the payment of an additional appropriate fee for each duplicate license. The address of the location or place of doing business shall be stated on the duplicate license, which shall be posted at the location.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-27 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-27
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-27
Status: in_force

Any qualified applicant who is an alien, except for graduates of accredited Canadian medical schools as approved by the board, must have resided in the United States for one year. All qualified applicants who are aliens and who shall comply with all other requirements of this article shall be eligible to stand the examination provided for in this article and, upon his or her successful completion thereof, shall be granted a license to practice medicine upon compliance with all other requirements prescribed as a prerequisite to the issuance of a license. Graduates of accredited Canadian medical schools, as approved by the board, are exempt from the residency requirement of one year in the United States and may be granted a license by endorsement of the Licentiate Medical Counsel of Canada (LMCC) examination without further examination if the board determines that the applicant substantially meets the qualifications required for licensure in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-74 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-74
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-74
Status: in_force

Licenses for funeral establishments or crematories shall be issued to such enterprises at their location at the time of issuance. Such license shall not be transferable to another location.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-249-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-249-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-249.1
Status: in_force

The board shall have the authority to waive the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-34-248 and paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-249 for facilities offering cosmetic laser services which serve as a principal place of practice at which a physician regularly sees patients if medical services are regularly performed at such facilities. For purposes of this Code section, “ medical services ” shall mean the general and usual services and care rendered and administered by a physician.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-7
Status: in_force

No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer or perform the services of an athletic trainer, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license under this chapter; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student-trainer, assistant-trainer, or any similar position if such service is not primarily for compensation and is carried out under the supervision of a physician or a licensed athletic trainer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-6
Status: in_force

It is an unfair business practice for any person to represent himself or herself as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, health physicist, industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist unless he or she complies with the requirements of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-5
Status: in_force

The board shall consist of eight members, as provided in Code Section 43-33-6 , each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a term of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor's appointment of a successor to serve out the unexpired term. The Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove any member of the board for neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of license of those licensee members, or other dishonorable conduct. No person shall serve consecutively more than two full terms as a member of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-51 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-51
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-51
Status: in_force

A registration of apprenticeship shall be renewable biennially upon payment of the renewal fee as provided by the board. Failure to renew a registration shall be the same as a revocation and such apprentice may be reregistered as provided in Code Section 43-18-54 . The hours served after a registration has been revoked will not be carried forth into any subsequent apprenticeship period.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-19
Status: in_force

The Commissioner or his agents shall have during regular business hours the right to see, examine, and inspect any and all records of any licensee pertaining to the operations of the licensee within the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-64 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-64
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-64
Status: in_force

A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a veterinary assistant.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-7
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations relating to the professional conduct of licensees, a code of ethics, and the administration of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall not apply to and shall not set schedules of fees or commissions for the services of the licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-12-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-12-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-12.1
Status: in_force

Any applicant for a license or reinstatement shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint records check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license or reinstatement under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure or reinstatement agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-49-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 49 / Section 43-49-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-49-5
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation or any agent or servant thereof who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 100 days, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-72 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-72
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-72
Status: in_force

The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any licensed dental hygienist in this state based upon any ground or violation enumerated in Code Section 43-11-47 , in the same manner and to the same extent as such Code section applies to licenses of dentists, unless the application of any such provision would not be appropriate to the license of a dental hygienist, in accordance with the sanctions, standards, and procedures set forth in that Code section, or for violation of Code Section 43-11-74 or any other law or rule relating to the practice of dental hygiene, in accordance with the sanctions, standards, and procedures set forth in Code Section 43-11-47 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-11
Status: in_force

The commission shall prescribe the form of the license. Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each affiliated licensee shall be delivered or mailed to the real estate broker for whom the licensee is acting and shall be kept in the custody and control of such broker. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensee.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-10
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prescribe the form of a wall certificate to denote an individual's appraiser classification. The board shall mail the wall certificate to the appraiser whose duty it shall be to display the wall certificate conspicuously in the appraiser's place of business. The board shall also prepare and deliver a pocket card indicating the appraiser classification of the person whose name appears thereon.

(a) The board shall prescribe the form of a wall certificate to denote an individual's appraiser classification. The board shall mail the wall certificate to the appraiser whose duty it shall be to display the wall certificate conspicuously in the appraiser's place of business. The board shall also prepare and deliver a pocket card indicating the appraiser classification of the person whose name appears thereon.

(b) An appraiser classification issued under authority of this chapter shall bear a number assigned by the board. The board through its rules and regulations shall establish standards which require appraisers to disclose their appraiser classification and number assigned by the board in all appraisal reports and in all statements of qualifications, contracts, or other instruments used by the appraiser when reference is made to his or her appraiser classification status.

(b) An appraiser classification issued under authority of this chapter shall bear a number assigned by the board. The board through its rules and regulations shall establish standards which require appraisers to disclose their appraiser classification and number assigned by the board in all appraisal reports and in all statements of qualifications, contracts, or other instruments used by the appraiser when reference is made to his or her appraiser classification status.

(c) Wall certificates and pocket cards shall remain the property of the board and, upon any suspension or revocation of an appraiser classification pursuant to this chapter, the individual holding the related wall certificate or pocket card shall immediately return such wall certificate or pocket card to the board.

(c) Wall certificates and pocket cards shall remain the property of the board and, upon any suspension or revocation of an appraiser classification pursuant to this chapter, the individual holding the related wall certificate or pocket card shall immediately return such wall certificate or pocket card to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1b-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1B / Section 43-1b-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1B-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Patient Self-referral Act of 1993.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-1
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the practice of applied behavior analysis in Georgia is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of Georgia and should be subject to regulation to protect the public from: (i) the practice of applied behavior analysis by unqualified persons; and (ii) unprofessional, unethical, and harmful conduct by behavior analysis practitioners.