O.C.G.A. § 43-46-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46 / Section 43-46-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “transient merchant” means any person, firm, or corporation, as principal or agent, or both, which is not a regular retail or wholesale merchant with a permanent place of business in this state, but rather one who displays samples, model goods, wares, or merchandise in any lot, building, room, or structure of any kind, whether fixed or mobile, for the purpose of securing orders for the retail sale of such items or items of like kind or quality for immediate or future delivery. The term “transient merchant” shall not include any person, firm, or corporation which:

(1) Sells agriculture or forestry products;

(1) Sells agriculture or forestry products;

(2) Makes house-to-house or personal calls for the purpose of displaying samples or taking orders for shipment directly from a manufacturer;

(2) Makes house-to-house or personal calls for the purpose of displaying samples or taking orders for shipment directly from a manufacturer;

(3) Conducts business at any industry or association trade show; or

(3) Conducts business at any industry or association trade show; or

(4) Sells items at a rummage, garage, antique, or similar sale when such person, firm, or corporation is a resident of this state or has a permanent place of business within this state and such sale is not part of the regular business activity of such person, firm, or corporation or when the net proceeds of such sale are to be used for charitable purposes.

(4) Sells items at a rummage, garage, antique, or similar sale when such person, firm, or corporation is a resident of this state or has a permanent place of business within this state and such sale is not part of the regular business activity of such person, firm, or corporation or when the net proceeds of such sale are to be used for charitable purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-15
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on and after July 1, 2015, each foreign registered accountant who holds a license from the board and who is in good standing shall be certificated as a certified public accountant. On and after July 1, 2015, the board shall not consider any application for a foreign registered accountant.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-12
Status: in_force

Licensees may advertise their services, but such advertising shall be subject to regulation by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25A / Section 43-25a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25A-4
Status: in_force

After January 1, 2014, no person without a license as a music therapist shall use the title “music therapist” or similar title, or perform the duties of a music therapist, provided that this chapter shall not prohibit any practice of music therapy that is an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in an accredited music therapy program. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any profession including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, or audiologists that may also use music in the scope of their practice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, which board shall supervise the practice of dispensing opticians and enforce this chapter, which board shall be composed of five licensed dispensing opticians, each of whom shall be a resident of the state who has been engaged in the occupation of dispensing optician in the state for not less than five years preceding the time of his appointment, and one additional member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the trade or occupation of dispensing optician.

(a) There is created the State Board of Dispensing Opticians, which board shall supervise the practice of dispensing opticians and enforce this chapter, which board shall be composed of five licensed dispensing opticians, each of whom shall be a resident of the state who has been engaged in the occupation of dispensing optician in the state for not less than five years preceding the time of his appointment, and one additional member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the trade or occupation of dispensing optician.

(b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, and each such appointee shall hold office for a period of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, and each such appointee shall hold office for a period of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified.

(c) The Governor is also authorized to fill vacancies that may occur from time to time on said board with persons duly qualified.

(c) The Governor is also authorized to fill vacancies that may occur from time to time on said board with persons duly qualified.

(d) The board shall select from among its own number a chairman and a vice-chairman, shall adopt rules and regulations governing the examination of applicants and the enforcement of this chapter, and shall establish a code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians and such other rules and regulations governing procedure as shall be necessary and proper for the carrying out of the objectives of this chapter.

(d) The board shall select from among its own number a chairman and a vice-chairman, shall adopt rules and regulations governing the examination of applicants and the enforcement of this chapter, and shall establish a code of ethics and standards of practice for dispensing opticians and such other rules and regulations governing procedure as shall be necessary and proper for the carrying out of the objectives of this chapter.

(e) The board shall provide for meetings at least twice each year for the purpose of receiving applications and giving examinations as above provided and may meet at other times and at such places as the board shall designate from time to time or fix by regulations.

(e) The board shall provide for meetings at least twice each year for the purpose of receiving applications and giving examinations as above provided and may meet at other times and at such places as the board shall designate from time to time or fix by regulations.

(f) The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties.

(f) The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties.

(g) The board shall issue a license to practice the trade or occupation of dispensing optician to all persons who shall furnish satisfactory evidence of attainments and qualifications under this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Such license shall be signed by the chairman and attested by the division director, and it shall give the person to whom it is issued the absolute authority to practice the trade or occupation of dispensing optician in this state.

(g) The board shall issue a license to practice the trade or occupation of dispensing optician to all persons who shall furnish satisfactory evidence of attainments and qualifications under this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Such license shall be signed by the chairman and attested by the division director, and it shall give the person to whom it is issued the absolute authority to practice the trade or occupation of dispensing optician in this state.

(h) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .

(h) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-22
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to physicians licensed in this state in extracting teeth or performing surgical operations. This chapter also shall not apply to any person who extracts any exfoliating deciduous teeth.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-4
Status: in_force

(a) The office of chairperson shall be rotated among the five divisions enumerated in Code Section 43-14-3 unless the board, through its rules and regulations, provides otherwise. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by the members for the unexpired term. The person selected to fill the vacancy shall be a member of the same division as the previous chairperson.

(a) The office of chairperson shall be rotated among the five divisions enumerated in Code Section 43-14-3 unless the board, through its rules and regulations, provides otherwise. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by the members for the unexpired term. The person selected to fill the vacancy shall be a member of the same division as the previous chairperson.

(b) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon the recommendation of a majority of its members.

(b) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon the recommendation of a majority of its members.

(c) Each division within the board shall also elect from its membership a chairperson who shall serve for a term of two years. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by one of the members for the unexpired term.

(c) Each division within the board shall also elect from its membership a chairperson who shall serve for a term of two years. Any vacancy in the office of chairperson shall be filled by one of the members for the unexpired term.

(d) Any member elected chairperson of a division may serve more than one consecutive term of office.

(d) Any member elected chairperson of a division may serve more than one consecutive term of office.

(e) Each division shall carry out its powers and duties provided for in this chapter with the assistance of the executive director and staff of the board.

(e) Each division shall carry out its powers and duties provided for in this chapter with the assistance of the executive director and staff of the board.

(f) The divisions shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

(f) The divisions shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

(g) Three members of each division shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of such division.

(g) Three members of each division shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of such division.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-51 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-51
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-51
Status: in_force

A nurse shall report names of subject individuals to the board if the nurse has reasonable cause to believe that any other nurse has violated any of the grounds for discipline provided for in Code Section 43-26-53 . A nurse need not duplicate a report if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such report has been made to the board. A licensed health care professional shall not be required to report a nurse to the board under this Code section as a result of professional knowledge obtained in the course of the health care professional-patient relationship when the nurse is the patient.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-5
Status: in_force

An applicant for registration shall submit an application for registration to the Secretary of State in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. An application filed under this Code section is a public record. The application shall be in the name of an individual and state or contain the following and any other information required by the Secretary of State:

(1) The name of the applicant and the address of the applicant's residence and principal place of business;

(1) The name of the applicant and the address of the applicant's residence and principal place of business;

(2) The name of the applicant's business or employer, if applicable;

(2) The name of the applicant's business or employer, if applicable;

(3) Any business or occupation engaged in by the applicant for the five years next preceding the date of submission of the application;

(3) Any business or occupation engaged in by the applicant for the five years next preceding the date of submission of the application;

(4) A description of the applicant's: (A) Formal training as an athlete agent; (B) Practical experience as an athlete agent; and (C) Educational background relating to the applicant's activities as an athlete agent;

(4) A description of the applicant's:

(A) Formal training as an athlete agent;

(A) Formal training as an athlete agent;

(B) Practical experience as an athlete agent; and

(B) Practical experience as an athlete agent; and

(C) Educational background relating to the applicant's activities as an athlete agent;

(C) Educational background relating to the applicant's activities as an athlete agent;

(5) The names and addresses of three individuals not related to the applicant who are willing to serve as references;

(5) The names and addresses of three individuals not related to the applicant who are willing to serve as references;

(6) The name, sport, and last known team for each individual for whom the applicant acted as an athlete agent during the five years next preceding the date of submission of the application;

(6) The name, sport, and last known team for each individual for whom the applicant acted as an athlete agent during the five years next preceding the date of submission of the application;

(7) The names and addresses of all persons who are: (A) With respect to the athlete agent's business if it is not a corporation, the partners, members, officers, managers, associates, or profit sharers of the business; and (B) With respect to a corporation employing the athlete agent, the officers, directors, and any shareholder of the corporation having an interest of 5 percent or greater;

(7) The names and addresses of all persons who are:

(A) With respect to the athlete agent's business if it is not a corporation, the partners, members, officers, managers, associates, or profit sharers of the business; and

(A) With respect to the athlete agent's business if it is not a corporation, the partners, members, officers, managers, associates, or profit sharers of the business; and

(B) With respect to a corporation employing the athlete agent, the officers, directors, and any shareholder of the corporation having an interest of 5 percent or greater;

(B) With respect to a corporation employing the athlete agent, the officers, directors, and any shareholder of the corporation having an interest of 5 percent or greater;

(8) Whether the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section has been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony, and identify the crime;

(8) Whether the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section has been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony, and identify the crime;

(9) Whether there has been any administrative or judicial determination that the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section has made a false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation;

(9) Whether there has been any administrative or judicial determination that the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section has made a false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation;

(10) Any instance in which the conduct of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section resulted in the imposition of a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event on a student athlete or educational institution;

(10) Any instance in which the conduct of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section resulted in the imposition of a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event on a student athlete or educational institution;

(11) Any sanction, suspension, or disciplinary action taken against the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section arising out of occupational or professional conduct; and

(11) Any sanction, suspension, or disciplinary action taken against the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section arising out of occupational or professional conduct; and

(12) Whether there has been any denial of an application for, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew the registration or licensure of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section as an athlete agent in any state.

(12) Whether there has been any denial of an application for, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew the registration or licensure of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (7) of this Code section as an athlete agent in any state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-5
Status: in_force

No insurance policy or bond may be canceled for any reason unless and until the Safety Fire Commissioner has received notice by certified or registered letter, return receipt requested, that the policy or bond is going to be canceled effective on a date at least 14 days from the date such notice is received by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-11
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing supervised by the commission, referees, judges, timekeepers, matchmakers, boxers, managers, trainers, and each person who assists a boxer immediately before and after a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and between rounds during a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall apply for and be issued licenses. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. Each applicant shall make application on a form provided by the commission and pay an annual license fee not to exceed $250.00. Any boxer who has been licensed by the commission during a previous year shall be deemed to be an applicant for a license in any year for which such boxer has entered into a written contract to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in this state upon the date of entering into such a contract. Any party to such a contract may notify the commission that such a contract has been signed.

(a) Prior to participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing supervised by the commission, referees, judges, timekeepers, matchmakers, boxers, managers, trainers, and each person who assists a boxer immediately before and after a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and between rounds during a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall apply for and be issued licenses. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. Each applicant shall make application on a form provided by the commission and pay an annual license fee not to exceed $250.00. Any boxer who has been licensed by the commission during a previous year shall be deemed to be an applicant for a license in any year for which such boxer has entered into a written contract to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in this state upon the date of entering into such a contract. Any party to such a contract may notify the commission that such a contract has been signed.

(b) The commission shall issue a license under this Code section only if: (1) The commission has determined to the best of its ability that the applicant has the training or skills necessary to perform in a manner appropriate to the license; (2) The applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and (3) The commission or its designated representative has determined from information provided by the applicant and from any medical evaluation required by the commission that the health, welfare, and physical safety of the applicant will not be unduly jeopardized by the issuance of the license.

(b) The commission shall issue a license under this Code section only if:

(1) The commission has determined to the best of its ability that the applicant has the training or skills necessary to perform in a manner appropriate to the license;

(1) The commission has determined to the best of its ability that the applicant has the training or skills necessary to perform in a manner appropriate to the license;

(2) The applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and

(2) The applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and

(3) The commission or its designated representative has determined from information provided by the applicant and from any medical evaluation required by the commission that the health, welfare, and physical safety of the applicant will not be unduly jeopardized by the issuance of the license.

(3) The commission or its designated representative has determined from information provided by the applicant and from any medical evaluation required by the commission that the health, welfare, and physical safety of the applicant will not be unduly jeopardized by the issuance of the license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-6
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to adopt rules and regulations pursuant to this chapter for the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter. The violation of such rules and regulations shall be grounds for the revocation of any license issued under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-43 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-43
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-43
Status: in_force

The board may, in its discretion, issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant associated with one of this state's institutions of higher learning and involved either in research activities within such institution or in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical students, subject to the following conditions:

(1) That the holder of the veterinary faculty license shall be remunerated for the practice aspects of his or her services solely from state, federal, or institutional funds and not from the animal patient-owner beneficiary of his or her practice efforts;

(1) That the holder of the veterinary faculty license shall be remunerated for the practice aspects of his or her services solely from state, federal, or institutional funds and not from the animal patient-owner beneficiary of his or her practice efforts;

(2) That the holder of the veterinary faculty license shall practice solely at the institution of higher learning or in an educational or research program outside the institution but associated with the institution;

(2) That the holder of the veterinary faculty license shall practice solely at the institution of higher learning or in an educational or research program outside the institution but associated with the institution;

(3) That the license issued under this Code section may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be otherwise disciplined in accordance with Code Section 43-50-41 ; and

(3) That the license issued under this Code section may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be otherwise disciplined in accordance with Code Section 43-50-41 ; and

(4) That the license issued under this Code section may be canceled by the board upon receipt of information that the holder of the veterinary faculty license has left or has otherwise been discontinued from faculty employment at an institution of higher learning of this state.

(4) That the license issued under this Code section may be canceled by the board upon receipt of information that the holder of the veterinary faculty license has left or has otherwise been discontinued from faculty employment at an institution of higher learning of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-18
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall: (1) Be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and shall be specifically granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility; (2) Be authorized to draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (3) Enforce qualifications for licensure under this article or Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter; (4) Develop and enforce reasonable and uniform standards for nursing education and nursing practice; (5) Periodically evaluate nursing education programs and approve such programs as meet the board's requirements; (6) Deny or withdraw approval from noncompliant nursing education programs; (7) License duly qualified applicants under this article or Article 2 of this chapter by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement; (8) Be authorized to issue temporary permits; (9) Renew licenses of registered professional nurses, licensed undergraduate nurses, and licensed practical nurses in accordance with this article or Article 2 of this chapter; (10) Be authorized to set standards for competency of licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter continuing in or returning to practice; (11) Set standards for and regulate advanced nursing practice; (12) Be authorized to enact rules and regulations for registered professional nurses in their performing acts under a nurse protocol as authorized in Code Section 43-34-23 and enact rules and regulations for advanced practice registered nurses in performing acts as authorized in Code Section 43-34-25 ; (13) Implement the disciplinary process; (14) Be authorized to issue orders when a license under this article or Article 2 of this chapter is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending; (15) Issue a limited license to practice nursing or licensed practical nursing subject to such terms and conditions as the board may impose; (16) Provide consultation and conduct conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing education and nursing practice; (17) Approve the selection of a qualified person to serve as executive director; (18) Be authorized to appoint standing or ad hoc committees as necessary to inform and make recommendations to the board about issues and concerns and to facilitate communication amongst the board, licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter, and the community; (19) Maintain membership in the national organization which develops and regulates the nursing licensing examination and the practical nursing licensing examination; (20) Be authorized to collect data regarding existing nursing and licensed practical nursing resources in Georgia and coordinate planning for nursing education and nursing practice; (21) Determine fees; (22) Adopt a seal which shall be in the care of the executive director and shall be affixed only in such a manner as prescribed by the board; (23) Be authorized to enforce all investigative and disciplinary orders issued by the former Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses; (24) Issue and renew multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter; (25) Take any action with respect to a multistate license issued by this state pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter and with respect to the privilege to practice in this state under a multistate license issued by another party state pursuant to the compact in Code Section 43-26-61 in the same manner as is authorized with respect to a license issued pursuant to this article or Article 2 of this chapter; and (26) Provide notice to nurses holding multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter who are employed in this state and to health care providers and entities that employ such nurses that if such nurses change their primary state of residence to Georgia, they are required to apply for licensure in Georgia pursuant to the compact contained in Article 4 of this chapter.

(a) The board shall:

(1) Be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and shall be specifically granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility;

(1) Be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and shall be specifically granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility;

(2) Be authorized to draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare;

(2) Be authorized to draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare;

(3) Enforce qualifications for licensure under this article or Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter;

(3) Enforce qualifications for licensure under this article or Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter;

(4) Develop and enforce reasonable and uniform standards for nursing education and nursing practice;

(4) Develop and enforce reasonable and uniform standards for nursing education and nursing practice;

(5) Periodically evaluate nursing education programs and approve such programs as meet the board's requirements;

(5) Periodically evaluate nursing education programs and approve such programs as meet the board's requirements;

(6) Deny or withdraw approval from noncompliant nursing education programs;

(6) Deny or withdraw approval from noncompliant nursing education programs;

(7) License duly qualified applicants under this article or Article 2 of this chapter by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement;

(7) License duly qualified applicants under this article or Article 2 of this chapter by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement;

(8) Be authorized to issue temporary permits;

(8) Be authorized to issue temporary permits;

(9) Renew licenses of registered professional nurses, licensed undergraduate nurses, and licensed practical nurses in accordance with this article or Article 2 of this chapter;

(9) Renew licenses of registered professional nurses, licensed undergraduate nurses, and licensed practical nurses in accordance with this article or Article 2 of this chapter;

(10) Be authorized to set standards for competency of licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter continuing in or returning to practice;

(10) Be authorized to set standards for competency of licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter continuing in or returning to practice;

(11) Set standards for and regulate advanced nursing practice;

(11) Set standards for and regulate advanced nursing practice;

(12) Be authorized to enact rules and regulations for registered professional nurses in their performing acts under a nurse protocol as authorized in Code Section 43-34-23 and enact rules and regulations for advanced practice registered nurses in performing acts as authorized in Code Section 43-34-25 ;

(12) Be authorized to enact rules and regulations for registered professional nurses in their performing acts under a nurse protocol as authorized in Code Section 43-34-23 and enact rules and regulations for advanced practice registered nurses in performing acts as authorized in Code Section 43-34-25 ;

(13) Implement the disciplinary process;

(13) Implement the disciplinary process;

(14) Be authorized to issue orders when a license under this article or Article 2 of this chapter is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending;

(14) Be authorized to issue orders when a license under this article or Article 2 of this chapter is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending;

(15) Issue a limited license to practice nursing or licensed practical nursing subject to such terms and conditions as the board may impose;

(15) Issue a limited license to practice nursing or licensed practical nursing subject to such terms and conditions as the board may impose;

(16) Provide consultation and conduct conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing education and nursing practice;

(16) Provide consultation and conduct conferences, forums, studies, and research on nursing education and nursing practice;

(17) Approve the selection of a qualified person to serve as executive director;

(17) Approve the selection of a qualified person to serve as executive director;

(18) Be authorized to appoint standing or ad hoc committees as necessary to inform and make recommendations to the board about issues and concerns and to facilitate communication amongst the board, licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter, and the community;

(18) Be authorized to appoint standing or ad hoc committees as necessary to inform and make recommendations to the board about issues and concerns and to facilitate communication amongst the board, licensees under this article or Article 2 of this chapter, and the community;

(19) Maintain membership in the national organization which develops and regulates the nursing licensing examination and the practical nursing licensing examination;

(19) Maintain membership in the national organization which develops and regulates the nursing licensing examination and the practical nursing licensing examination;

(20) Be authorized to collect data regarding existing nursing and licensed practical nursing resources in Georgia and coordinate planning for nursing education and nursing practice;

(20) Be authorized to collect data regarding existing nursing and licensed practical nursing resources in Georgia and coordinate planning for nursing education and nursing practice;

(21) Determine fees;

(21) Determine fees;

(22) Adopt a seal which shall be in the care of the executive director and shall be affixed only in such a manner as prescribed by the board;

(22) Adopt a seal which shall be in the care of the executive director and shall be affixed only in such a manner as prescribed by the board;

(23) Be authorized to enforce all investigative and disciplinary orders issued by the former Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses;

(23) Be authorized to enforce all investigative and disciplinary orders issued by the former Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses;

(24) Issue and renew multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter;

(24) Issue and renew multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter;

(25) Take any action with respect to a multistate license issued by this state pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter and with respect to the privilege to practice in this state under a multistate license issued by another party state pursuant to the compact in Code Section 43-26-61 in the same manner as is authorized with respect to a license issued pursuant to this article or Article 2 of this chapter; and

(25) Take any action with respect to a multistate license issued by this state pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter and with respect to the privilege to practice in this state under a multistate license issued by another party state pursuant to the compact in Code Section 43-26-61 in the same manner as is authorized with respect to a license issued pursuant to this article or Article 2 of this chapter; and

(26) Provide notice to nurses holding multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter who are employed in this state and to health care providers and entities that employ such nurses that if such nurses change their primary state of residence to Georgia, they are required to apply for licensure in Georgia pursuant to the compact contained in Article 4 of this chapter.

(26) Provide notice to nurses holding multistate licenses pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter who are employed in this state and to health care providers and entities that employ such nurses that if such nurses change their primary state of residence to Georgia, they are required to apply for licensure in Georgia pursuant to the compact contained in Article 4 of this chapter.

(b) The board shall be the sole professional licensing board for determining if a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or any other person has engaged illegally in the practice of nursing. If a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse is charged with the unauthorized practice of any other health profession by any other board, such board shall notify the Georgia Board of Nursing before conducting any hearing. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit any powers of any other board.

(b) The board shall be the sole professional licensing board for determining if a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or any other person has engaged illegally in the practice of nursing. If a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse is charged with the unauthorized practice of any other health profession by any other board, such board shall notify the Georgia Board of Nursing before conducting any hearing. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit any powers of any other board.

(c) Chapter 1 of this title is expressly adopted and incorporated by reference into this chapter as if all the provisions of such chapter were included in this chapter.

(c) Chapter 1 of this title is expressly adopted and incorporated by reference into this chapter as if all the provisions of such chapter were included in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-18
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or prevent:

(1) A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics from engaging in the practice of dietetics under the supervision of a dietitian; or a dietetic technician, certified dietary manager, or dietetic aide in a health care facility from providing nutrition services under the supervision of or in consultation with a dietitian;

(1) A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics from engaging in the practice of dietetics under the supervision of a dietitian; or a dietetic technician, certified dietary manager, or dietetic aide in a health care facility from providing nutrition services under the supervision of or in consultation with a dietitian;

(2) A dietitian who is serving in the armed forces of the United States or any other federal agency from engaging in the practice of dietetics, provided that such practice is related to service or employment;

(2) A dietitian who is serving in the armed forces of the United States or any other federal agency from engaging in the practice of dietetics, provided that such practice is related to service or employment;

(3) Persons licensed to practice the professions of dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, or pharmacy from engaging in the practice of dietetics when incidental to the practice of their profession, except that such persons may not use the title “dietitian”;

(3) Persons licensed to practice the professions of dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, or pharmacy from engaging in the practice of dietetics when incidental to the practice of their profession, except that such persons may not use the title “dietitian”;

(4) A nonresident registered dietitian from practicing dietetics in this state for five days without a license or up to 30 days per year with licensure from another state if the requirements for licensure are substantially equal to the requirements contained in this chapter;

(4) A nonresident registered dietitian from practicing dietetics in this state for five days without a license or up to 30 days per year with licensure from another state if the requirements for licensure are substantially equal to the requirements contained in this chapter;

(5) Employees of a department, agency, or division of state, county, or local government from engaging in the practice of dietetics within the discharge of official duties when such practice is directed by or in consultation with a dietitian licensed under this chapter;

(5) Employees of a department, agency, or division of state, county, or local government from engaging in the practice of dietetics within the discharge of official duties when such practice is directed by or in consultation with a dietitian licensed under this chapter;

(6) Persons who were engaged in dietetic practice prior to July 1, 1994, but the prohibition of Code Section 43-11A-16 shall apply to such persons on and after July 1, 1995;

(6) Persons who were engaged in dietetic practice prior to July 1, 1994, but the prohibition of Code Section 43-11A-16 shall apply to such persons on and after July 1, 1995;

(7) Persons who provide weight control services, provided the weight control program has been reviewed by, consultation is available from, and no program change can be initiated without the prior approval of either a dietitian licensed under this chapter, a dietitian licensed in another state which has licensure requirements which are substantially equal to the requirements contained in this chapter, or a registered dietitian;

(7) Persons who provide weight control services, provided the weight control program has been reviewed by, consultation is available from, and no program change can be initiated without the prior approval of either a dietitian licensed under this chapter, a dietitian licensed in another state which has licensure requirements which are substantially equal to the requirements contained in this chapter, or a registered dietitian;

(8) Persons from marketing or distributing food, disseminating information on food, food materials, dietary or food supplements, or minerals or herbs, including but not limited to operators and employees of health food stores or other licensed businesses which sell such products, provided that such persons shall not engage in the oral or written explanation of the historical use, benefit, or preparation of such products which is intentionally deceptive or fraudulent, and such persons shall not furnish specific nutrition information related to such products which is deceptive or fraudulent. Persons included in this paragraph shall not use the title “dietitian” and shall not designate themselves by any other term or title which implies that such persons are licensed under this chapter;

(8) Persons from marketing or distributing food, disseminating information on food, food materials, dietary or food supplements, or minerals or herbs, including but not limited to operators and employees of health food stores or other licensed businesses which sell such products, provided that such persons shall not engage in the oral or written explanation of the historical use, benefit, or preparation of such products which is intentionally deceptive or fraudulent, and such persons shall not furnish specific nutrition information related to such products which is deceptive or fraudulent. Persons included in this paragraph shall not use the title “dietitian” and shall not designate themselves by any other term or title which implies that such persons are licensed under this chapter;

(9) The practice of the tenets of any religion, sect, or denomination whatsoever, provided that a member of such religion, sect, or denomination shall not use the title “dietitian” and shall not designate himself or herself by any other term or title which implies that such member is engaged in dietetic practice; or

(9) The practice of the tenets of any religion, sect, or denomination whatsoever, provided that a member of such religion, sect, or denomination shall not use the title “dietitian” and shall not designate himself or herself by any other term or title which implies that such member is engaged in dietetic practice; or

(10) Persons with a master's or doctorate degree from any regionally accredited college or university with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or nutrition education, or persons with a doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major course of study in nutritional biochemistry, provided that such persons shall not use the title “dietitian.”

(10) Persons with a master's or doctorate degree from any regionally accredited college or university with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or nutrition education, or persons with a doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major course of study in nutritional biochemistry, provided that such persons shall not use the title “dietitian.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Patient Right to Know Act of 2001.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-4
Status: in_force

The appointive members of the commission shall be appointed originally for a term of one, two, and three years; thereafter successors shall be appointed for a term of three years. All such members shall serve for the specified term and until their successors are appointed and qualified. There shall be no disqualification of any member appointed to succeed himself.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-7
Status: in_force

The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any person who operates or conducts motor vehicle races or exhibitions without complying with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-11-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-11-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-11.1
Status: in_force

(a) After proper notification, the board may suspend the license, registration, or weapons permit of any licensee, registrant, or weapons permit holder without a prior hearing as required in Code Section 43-38-11 , provided that said licensee, registrant, or weapons permit holder is determined by the board to present a clear and present danger to the public safety on the grounds outlined in Code Section 43-38-11 , is found to have had a prior felony conviction, or is currently under a first offender sentence for a felony crime that was not reported on the application for licensure or registration.

(a) After proper notification, the board may suspend the license, registration, or weapons permit of any licensee, registrant, or weapons permit holder without a prior hearing as required in Code Section 43-38-11 , provided that said licensee, registrant, or weapons permit holder is determined by the board to present a clear and present danger to the public safety on the grounds outlined in Code Section 43-38-11 , is found to have had a prior felony conviction, or is currently under a first offender sentence for a felony crime that was not reported on the application for licensure or registration.

(b) After proper notification the board may suspend without a prior hearing as required in Code Section 43-38-11 the license of any licensee pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 43-38-6 or the registration of any registrant pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 43-38-7 or the weapons permit of any weapons permit holder pursuant to subsection (j) of Code Section 43-38-10 .

(b) After proper notification the board may suspend without a prior hearing as required in Code Section 43-38-11 the license of any licensee pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 43-38-6 or the registration of any registrant pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 43-38-7 or the weapons permit of any weapons permit holder pursuant to subsection (j) of Code Section 43-38-10 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-4
Status: in_force

(a) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, prior to being registered, submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation. No person who is currently serving a sentence of incarceration or probation for any felony under the laws of this state or any other state or the federal government shall be issued a trauma scene waste management practitioner registration. Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation every three years following such initial background check.

(a) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, prior to being registered, submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation. No person who is currently serving a sentence of incarceration or probation for any felony under the laws of this state or any other state or the federal government shall be issued a trauma scene waste management practitioner registration. Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall submit to a fingerprint based criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation every three years following such initial background check.

(b) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, upon approval of his or her registration by the Secretary of State, submit to the Secretary of State a bond executed with a surety company duly authorized to do business in this state and payable to the Governor for the use and benefit of any person who is harmed by such trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employee, or an independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services. The bond shall be in the amount of $25,000.00. The bond shall be approved by the Secretary of State as to the form and the solvency of the surety. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a bond issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety cancels the bond and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new bond, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration.

(b) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall, upon approval of his or her registration by the Secretary of State, submit to the Secretary of State a bond executed with a surety company duly authorized to do business in this state and payable to the Governor for the use and benefit of any person who is harmed by such trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employee, or an independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services. The bond shall be in the amount of $25,000.00. The bond shall be approved by the Secretary of State as to the form and the solvency of the surety. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a bond issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or surety cancels the bond and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new bond, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration.

(c) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of liability insurance coverage for the trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employees, and each independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner who performs trauma scene waste management services in the amount of at least $100,000.00 for each occurrence. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a liability insurance policy issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier cancels the liability insurance policy and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new liability insurance policy that meets the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration.

(c) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of liability insurance coverage for the trauma scene waste management practitioner, his or her employees, and each independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner who performs trauma scene waste management services in the amount of at least $100,000.00 for each occurrence. No trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a liability insurance policy issued pursuant to this subsection unless the Secretary of State is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed cancellation. If the trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier cancels the liability insurance policy and the trauma scene waste management practitioner fails to submit, within ten days of the effective date of the cancellation, a new liability insurance policy that meets the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary of State shall revoke such trauma scene waste management practitioner's registration.

(d) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof that such practitioner has a valid generation and transportation permit from the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the provision of trauma scene waste management services or shall submit an affidavit that such practitioner contracts with an entity which has such permit. Additionally, each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of all current certifications in the removal and disposal of regulated biomedical waste held by such practitioner or any contractor used by the practitioner for the provision of trauma scene waste management services.

(d) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof that such practitioner has a valid generation and transportation permit from the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the provision of trauma scene waste management services or shall submit an affidavit that such practitioner contracts with an entity which has such permit. Additionally, each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall provide the Secretary of State with proof of all current certifications in the removal and disposal of regulated biomedical waste held by such practitioner or any contractor used by the practitioner for the provision of trauma scene waste management services.

(e) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be responsible and liable for the acts of his or her employees and any independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services.

(e) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be responsible and liable for the acts of his or her employees and any independent contractor of such trauma scene waste management practitioner in the performance of trauma scene waste management services.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-304 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-304
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-304
Status: in_force

A physician issued an expedited license pursuant to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact entered into pursuant to Code Section 43-34-301 by another member state shall be subject to all requirements and duties applicable to physicians who are licensed pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-4
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be established the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, which shall administer and enforce this chapter.

(a) There shall be established the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, which shall administer and enforce this chapter.

(b) The board shall consist of seven members, four of whom shall hold dispenser's licenses issued by the board and each shall have no less than three years' experience in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, one of whom shall be a diplomate or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology and licensed to practice medicine in this state, one of whom shall be an audiologist licensed under Chapter 44 of this title, and one of whom shall be appointed from the public at large, shall be an individual to whom neither this state nor any other state has ever issued a license, permit, certificate, or registration to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, and shall not employ any individual to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids. Each member of the board shall be a resident of this state.

(b) The board shall consist of seven members, four of whom shall hold dispenser's licenses issued by the board and each shall have no less than three years' experience in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, one of whom shall be a diplomate or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology and licensed to practice medicine in this state, one of whom shall be an audiologist licensed under Chapter 44 of this title, and one of whom shall be appointed from the public at large, shall be an individual to whom neither this state nor any other state has ever issued a license, permit, certificate, or registration to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, and shall not employ any individual to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids. Each member of the board shall be a resident of this state.

(c) Each member of the board shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State. The term of office for each member shall be three years or until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. Upon the expiration of each term, the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, shall appoint a successor as provided above. Any vacancy on the board arising from death, resignation, or other cause shall be filled by such appointment for the unexpired term.

(c) Each member of the board shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State. The term of office for each member shall be three years or until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. Upon the expiration of each term, the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, shall appoint a successor as provided above. Any vacancy on the board arising from death, resignation, or other cause shall be filled by such appointment for the unexpired term.

(d) The members of the board shall annually designate one such member to serve as chairperson and another to serve as vice chairperson and may select such additional officers as the board deems necessary. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall each hold a dispenser's license.

(d) The members of the board shall annually designate one such member to serve as chairperson and another to serve as vice chairperson and may select such additional officers as the board deems necessary. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall each hold a dispenser's license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-4
Status: in_force

(a) There is established within the commission the office of real estate commissioner.

(a) There is established within the commission the office of real estate commissioner.

(b) The commissioner shall be a full-time employee of the commission and shall serve as the chief executive officer of the commission. The commission shall in its discretion appoint the commissioner and fix his or her annual salary. Any person, in order to qualify for appointment to the office of commissioner, shall be a person of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the commission may require. The commissioner shall hold no interest in any real estate business or related business while serving as commissioner. The commissioner, with the approval of the commission, may employ and fix the compensation of a secretary, investigators, and other staff to assist the commissioner in his or her duties. Such employees shall not be placed in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 , provided that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any employee in the classified service as of July 1, 1981.

(b) The commissioner shall be a full-time employee of the commission and shall serve as the chief executive officer of the commission. The commission shall in its discretion appoint the commissioner and fix his or her annual salary. Any person, in order to qualify for appointment to the office of commissioner, shall be a person of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the commission may require. The commissioner shall hold no interest in any real estate business or related business while serving as commissioner. The commissioner, with the approval of the commission, may employ and fix the compensation of a secretary, investigators, and other staff to assist the commissioner in his or her duties. Such employees shall not be placed in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 , provided that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any employee in the classified service as of July 1, 1981.

(c) The commissioner shall take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his or her office.

(c) The commissioner shall take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his or her office.

(d) The commissioner shall be charged with the duties and powers as delegated by the commission.

(d) The commissioner shall be charged with the duties and powers as delegated by the commission.

(e) The commissioner shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his or her duties, the same as other state officers and employees, and shall receive payment of the same in the manner provided for members of the commission.

(e) The commissioner shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his or her duties, the same as other state officers and employees, and shall receive payment of the same in the manner provided for members of the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-13
Status: in_force

(a) The division director, at the time an application for licensure is submitted, shall collect from an applicant a fee in an amount established by the commission. The commission may establish separate schedules of fees for such licenses depending on whether the applicant begins to do business prior to or after the issuance of any such license.

(a) The division director, at the time an application for licensure is submitted, shall collect from an applicant a fee in an amount established by the commission. The commission may establish separate schedules of fees for such licenses depending on whether the applicant begins to do business prior to or after the issuance of any such license.

(b) After the issuance of the first license to an applicant, such license shall cover the remaining period of the biennium.

(b) After the issuance of the first license to an applicant, such license shall cover the remaining period of the biennium.

(c) The auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be an amount established by the commission and the apprentice auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be an amount established by the commission. This Code section shall not obviate any other fees or conditions required to maintain such license in accordance with this chapter.

(c) The auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be an amount established by the commission and the apprentice auctioneer's biennial license fee shall be an amount established by the commission. This Code section shall not obviate any other fees or conditions required to maintain such license in accordance with this chapter.

(d) Any check presented to the division director as a fee for either an original or renewal license which is returned unpaid shall be cause for revocation or denial of a license.

(d) Any check presented to the division director as a fee for either an original or renewal license which is returned unpaid shall be cause for revocation or denial of a license.

(e) Notwithstanding any other fee prescribed in this chapter, a company shall be required to pay registration and renewal fees in an amount established by the commission.

(e) Notwithstanding any other fee prescribed in this chapter, a company shall be required to pay registration and renewal fees in an amount established by the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-33 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-33
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-33
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prescribe the form of a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(a) The board shall prescribe the form of a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(b) A registered interior designer shall be authorized to have a seal separate from the seal of registered architects. The seal of a registered interior designer shall be applied to drawings or other documents prepared by or under the responsible control of the registered interior designer, provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit any registered architect who has reviewed or supervised the preparation of drawings or other documents prepared by a registered interior designer from applying his or her seal to such drawings or other documents.

(b) A registered interior designer shall be authorized to have a seal separate from the seal of registered architects. The seal of a registered interior designer shall be applied to drawings or other documents prepared by or under the responsible control of the registered interior designer, provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit any registered architect who has reviewed or supervised the preparation of drawings or other documents prepared by a registered interior designer from applying his or her seal to such drawings or other documents.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-2
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Auctioneers Commission is created under the Secretary of State and the division director.

(a) The Georgia Auctioneers Commission is created under the Secretary of State and the division director.

(b) The commission shall be composed of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Appointments shall be for a term of five years, to end on the anniversary date of original appointments, except appointments to fill a vacancy which shall be for the unexpired term only.

(b) The commission shall be composed of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Appointments shall be for a term of five years, to end on the anniversary date of original appointments, except appointments to fill a vacancy which shall be for the unexpired term only.

(c) Five members of the commission shall be licensed auctioneers who shall have been residents of this state and actively engaged in the auctioneering business for at least five years. One member shall be a consumer advocate and a resident of this state and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of auctioneering.

(c) Five members of the commission shall be licensed auctioneers who shall have been residents of this state and actively engaged in the auctioneering business for at least five years. One member shall be a consumer advocate and a resident of this state and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of auctioneering.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-70 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-70
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-70
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint an acupuncture advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include members of the acupuncture profession licensed to practice acupuncture under this article, persons licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter who are acupuncturists, and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine. Acupuncture advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-6
Status: in_force

(a) Every charitable organization which agrees to permit a charitable sales promotion to be conducted in its behalf shall obtain, prior to the commencement of the charitable sales promotion within this state, a written agreement from the commercial coventurer which shall be available to the Secretary of State upon request. The agreement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the charitable organization and the commercial coventurer and it shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) The goods or services to be offered to the public; (2) The geographic area where, and the starting and final date when, the offering will be made; (3) The manner in which the charitable organization's name will be used, including the representation to be made to the public as to the actual or estimated dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization; (4) If applicable, the maximum dollar amount that will benefit the charitable organization; (5) The estimated number of units of goods or services to be sold or used; (6) A provision for a final accounting on a per unit basis to be given by the commercial coventurer to the charitable organization and the date by which it will be made; (7) A statement that the charitable sales promotion is subject to the requirements of this chapter; and (8) The date by when, and the manner in which, the benefit will be conferred on the charitable organization.

(a) Every charitable organization which agrees to permit a charitable sales promotion to be conducted in its behalf shall obtain, prior to the commencement of the charitable sales promotion within this state, a written agreement from the commercial coventurer which shall be available to the Secretary of State upon request. The agreement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the charitable organization and the commercial coventurer and it shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) The goods or services to be offered to the public;

(1) The goods or services to be offered to the public;

(2) The geographic area where, and the starting and final date when, the offering will be made;

(2) The geographic area where, and the starting and final date when, the offering will be made;

(3) The manner in which the charitable organization's name will be used, including the representation to be made to the public as to the actual or estimated dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization;

(3) The manner in which the charitable organization's name will be used, including the representation to be made to the public as to the actual or estimated dollar amount or percent per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization;

(4) If applicable, the maximum dollar amount that will benefit the charitable organization;

(4) If applicable, the maximum dollar amount that will benefit the charitable organization;

(5) The estimated number of units of goods or services to be sold or used;

(5) The estimated number of units of goods or services to be sold or used;

(6) A provision for a final accounting on a per unit basis to be given by the commercial coventurer to the charitable organization and the date by which it will be made;

(6) A provision for a final accounting on a per unit basis to be given by the commercial coventurer to the charitable organization and the date by which it will be made;

(7) A statement that the charitable sales promotion is subject to the requirements of this chapter; and

(7) A statement that the charitable sales promotion is subject to the requirements of this chapter; and

(8) The date by when, and the manner in which, the benefit will be conferred on the charitable organization.

(8) The date by when, and the manner in which, the benefit will be conferred on the charitable organization.

(b) The final accounting for the charitable sales promotion shall be kept by the commercial coventurer for three years after the final accounting date.

(b) The final accounting for the charitable sales promotion shall be kept by the commercial coventurer for three years after the final accounting date.

(c) All records of charitable organizations and commercial coventurers pertaining to such sales promotion are subject to such reasonable periodic, special, or other examinations by representatives of the Secretary of State, within or outside this state, as the Secretary of State deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of the public, provided that the Secretary of State shall not disclose this information except to the extent necessary for investigative or law enforcement purposes.

(c) All records of charitable organizations and commercial coventurers pertaining to such sales promotion are subject to such reasonable periodic, special, or other examinations by representatives of the Secretary of State, within or outside this state, as the Secretary of State deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of the public, provided that the Secretary of State shall not disclose this information except to the extent necessary for investigative or law enforcement purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-18-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-18-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-18.1
Status: in_force

The commission shall have an inspector with full inspection rights and privileges for all auctions conducted in this state. This inspector shall have the right to inspect any activity or lack thereof which may be a violation of this chapter or any documents or records pertaining to auction activities and to report any and all such violations or any improper or unlicensed practice, including but not limited to trust account violations.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-17
Status: in_force

Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, be deemed to have granted authority and permission to the board, to either division, or to any peace officer to inspect any record or document and any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part or accessory at or on the premises of his or her principal place of business, or any additional place of business, at any reasonable time during the day or night during reasonable business hours.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-12
Status: in_force

(a) A person holding a dealer's license shall notify the division director in writing of the regular addresses of places of business operated by the dealer for dispensing hearing aids. Furthermore, the dealer is required to notify the division director in writing as to the names and license or permit numbers of all dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees employed or otherwise practicing at each of his or her places of business. The dealer is required to notify the division director in writing of any changes of the foregoing within seven calendar days of such change. Any failure shall be considered a violation of this chapter by the dealer.

(a) A person holding a dealer's license shall notify the division director in writing of the regular addresses of places of business operated by the dealer for dispensing hearing aids. Furthermore, the dealer is required to notify the division director in writing as to the names and license or permit numbers of all dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees employed or otherwise practicing at each of his or her places of business. The dealer is required to notify the division director in writing of any changes of the foregoing within seven calendar days of such change. Any failure shall be considered a violation of this chapter by the dealer.

(b) Any notice required to be given by the division director or by the board to any person who holds a license or permit issued by the board shall be mailed to such licensee or permit holder to the address of the place of practice last recorded with the division director; and such mailing shall constitute sufficient notice to such licensee.

(b) Any notice required to be given by the division director or by the board to any person who holds a license or permit issued by the board shall be mailed to such licensee or permit holder to the address of the place of practice last recorded with the division director; and such mailing shall constitute sufficient notice to such licensee.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-31
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through regulation and control of practical nursing education and practice. This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice practical nursing or using the title “Licensed Practical Nurse,” as defined in this article, within the State of Georgia, shall be licensed as provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-8
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall utilize occupational therapy techniques involving physical agent modalities unless such person: (1) Is licensed according to this article; and (2) Has successfully completed a minimum of 90 hours of instruction or training approved by the board which covers the following subjects: (A) Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, water, temperature, sound, or electricity, as indicated by selected modality; (B) Physiological, neurophysiological, and electrophysiological, as indicated, changes which occur as a result of the application of the selected modality; (C) The response of normal and abnormal tissue to the application of the modality; (D) Indications and contraindications related to the selection and application of the modality; (E) Guidelines for treatment or administration of the modality within the philosophical framework of occupational therapy; (F) Appropriate selection and practical application of physical agent modalities, including determining treatment parameters based on existing pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and expected outcomes; (G) Guidelines for educating the patient, including instructing the patient as to the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including risks and benefits; (H) Safety rules and precautions related to the selected modality; (I) Methods for documenting the effectiveness of immediate and long-term effects of treatment; and (J) Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment, and care of the equipment.

(a) No person shall utilize occupational therapy techniques involving physical agent modalities unless such person:

(1) Is licensed according to this article; and

(1) Is licensed according to this article; and

(2) Has successfully completed a minimum of 90 hours of instruction or training approved by the board which covers the following subjects: (A) Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, water, temperature, sound, or electricity, as indicated by selected modality; (B) Physiological, neurophysiological, and electrophysiological, as indicated, changes which occur as a result of the application of the selected modality; (C) The response of normal and abnormal tissue to the application of the modality; (D) Indications and contraindications related to the selection and application of the modality; (E) Guidelines for treatment or administration of the modality within the philosophical framework of occupational therapy; (F) Appropriate selection and practical application of physical agent modalities, including determining treatment parameters based on existing pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and expected outcomes; (G) Guidelines for educating the patient, including instructing the patient as to the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including risks and benefits; (H) Safety rules and precautions related to the selected modality; (I) Methods for documenting the effectiveness of immediate and long-term effects of treatment; and (J) Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment, and care of the equipment.

(2) Has successfully completed a minimum of 90 hours of instruction or training approved by the board which covers the following subjects:

(A) Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, water, temperature, sound, or electricity, as indicated by selected modality;

(A) Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, water, temperature, sound, or electricity, as indicated by selected modality;

(B) Physiological, neurophysiological, and electrophysiological, as indicated, changes which occur as a result of the application of the selected modality;

(B) Physiological, neurophysiological, and electrophysiological, as indicated, changes which occur as a result of the application of the selected modality;

(C) The response of normal and abnormal tissue to the application of the modality;

(C) The response of normal and abnormal tissue to the application of the modality;

(D) Indications and contraindications related to the selection and application of the modality;

(D) Indications and contraindications related to the selection and application of the modality;

(E) Guidelines for treatment or administration of the modality within the philosophical framework of occupational therapy;

(E) Guidelines for treatment or administration of the modality within the philosophical framework of occupational therapy;

(F) Appropriate selection and practical application of physical agent modalities, including determining treatment parameters based on existing pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and expected outcomes;

(F) Appropriate selection and practical application of physical agent modalities, including determining treatment parameters based on existing pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and expected outcomes;

(G) Guidelines for educating the patient, including instructing the patient as to the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including risks and benefits;

(G) Guidelines for educating the patient, including instructing the patient as to the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including risks and benefits;

(H) Safety rules and precautions related to the selected modality;

(H) Safety rules and precautions related to the selected modality;

(I) Methods for documenting the effectiveness of immediate and long-term effects of treatment; and

(I) Methods for documenting the effectiveness of immediate and long-term effects of treatment; and

(J) Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment, and care of the equipment.

(J) Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment, and care of the equipment.

(b) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations specifically pertaining to the use of physical agent modalities by a person licensed under this article.

(b) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations specifically pertaining to the use of physical agent modalities by a person licensed under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-289 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-289
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-289
Status: in_force

Any hospital which operates an outpatient clinic at its main facility or at any satellite facility with greater than 50 percent of such clinic's annual patient population being treated for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions by the use of Schedule II or III controlled substances shall annually notify the board of such clinic.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-253 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-253
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-253
Status: in_force

Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-21
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

(1) “ Board ” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

(2) “ Physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine under this article.

(2) “ Physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine under this article.

(2.1) “ Postgraduate training ” means a program for the training of interns, residents, or postresidency fellows that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the board.

(2.1) “ Postgraduate training ” means a program for the training of interns, residents, or postresidency fellows that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the board.

(3) “ To practice medicine, ” “ the practice of medicine ,” or “ practicing medicine ” means to hold oneself out to the public as being engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of disease, defects, or injuries of human beings; or the suggestion, recommendation, or prescribing of any form of treatment for the intended palliation, relief, or cure of any physical, mental, or functional ailment or defect of any person with the intention of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever; or the maintenance of an office for the reception, examination, and treatment of persons suffering from disease, defect, or injury of body or mind; or attaching the title “ M.D. ,” “ Oph. ,” “ D. ,” “ Dop. ,” “ Surgeon ,” “ Doctor ,” “ D.O. ,” “ Doctor of Osteopathy ,” “ Allopathic Physician ,” “ Osteopathic Physician ,” or “ Physician ,” either alone or in connection with other words, or any other words or abbreviations to one's name, indicating that such person is engaged in the treatment or diagnosis of disease, defects, or injuries to human beings, provided that the terms “ doctors of medicine ,” “ doctors of osteopathic medicine ,” “ doctors of medicine licensed to practice in the state ,” and similar terms wherever used or appearing in this article or elsewhere shall mean and include only those persons licensed under this article.

(3) “ To practice medicine, ” “ the practice of medicine ,” or “ practicing medicine ” means to hold oneself out to the public as being engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of disease, defects, or injuries of human beings; or the suggestion, recommendation, or prescribing of any form of treatment for the intended palliation, relief, or cure of any physical, mental, or functional ailment or defect of any person with the intention of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever; or the maintenance of an office for the reception, examination, and treatment of persons suffering from disease, defect, or injury of body or mind; or attaching the title “ M.D. ,” “ Oph. ,” “ D. ,” “ Dop. ,” “ Surgeon ,” “ Doctor ,” “ D.O. ,” “ Doctor of Osteopathy ,” “ Allopathic Physician ,” “ Osteopathic Physician ,” or “ Physician ,” either alone or in connection with other words, or any other words or abbreviations to one's name, indicating that such person is engaged in the treatment or diagnosis of disease, defects, or injuries to human beings, provided that the terms “ doctors of medicine ,” “ doctors of osteopathic medicine ,” “ doctors of medicine licensed to practice in the state ,” and similar terms wherever used or appearing in this article or elsewhere shall mean and include only those persons licensed under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-1
Status: in_force

This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air installations. The practice of electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, installing, or repairing, low-voltage contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting are declared to be businesses or professions affecting the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purposes stated in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-6-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-6-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-6.1
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142 . A driver training school shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00.

(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142 . A driver training school shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00.

(b) Each applicant shall submit at least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints to the department in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall determine whether the applicant may be certified.

(b) Each applicant shall submit at least one set of classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints to the department in accordance with the fingerprint system of identification established by the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The department shall transmit the fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and promptly conduct a search of state records based upon the fingerprints. After receiving the report from the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the department shall determine whether the applicant may be certified.

(c) The commissioner shall not issue a special license to any applicant unless he or she is a United States citizen, or if not a citizen, he or she presents federal documentation verified by the United States Department of Homeland Security to be valid documentary evidence of lawful presence in the United States under federal immigration law.

(c) The commissioner shall not issue a special license to any applicant unless he or she is a United States citizen, or if not a citizen, he or she presents federal documentation verified by the United States Department of Homeland Security to be valid documentary evidence of lawful presence in the United States under federal immigration law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-13
Status: in_force

A license may, at the discretion of the board, be issued without examination to any person who:

(1) Holds a current license authorizing him or her to practice podiatric medicine in another state or country; provided, however, the state or country has statutory requirements substantially equal to or exceeding those of this chapter;

(1) Holds a current license authorizing him or her to practice podiatric medicine in another state or country; provided, however, the state or country has statutory requirements substantially equal to or exceeding those of this chapter;

(2) Otherwise substantially meets all requirements for a license issued by the board;

(2) Otherwise substantially meets all requirements for a license issued by the board;

(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-35-16 ; and

(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-35-16 ; and

(4) Pays the required fee to the board.

(4) Pays the required fee to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-35 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-35
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-35
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this article, all the powers and duties provided in Chapter 1 of this title apply, including but not limited to the authority to sanction or deny registration as provided for applicants and licensees in Code Section 43-1-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-21
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for a first offense and a high and aggravated misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense committed within five years of a previous conviction for the same offense.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-11
Status: in_force

(a) An apprentice dispenser's permit shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when: (1) Application has been made; (2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser; (3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this chapter; (4) Proof of age has been made. Apprentice dispensers' permits are limited to one year in duration and shall not be renewed; and (5) The applicant has passed the practical portion of the examination.

(a) An apprentice dispenser's permit shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when:

(1) Application has been made;

(1) Application has been made;

(2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser;

(2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser;

(3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this chapter;

(3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this chapter;

(4) Proof of age has been made. Apprentice dispensers' permits are limited to one year in duration and shall not be renewed; and

(4) Proof of age has been made. Apprentice dispensers' permits are limited to one year in duration and shall not be renewed; and

(5) The applicant has passed the practical portion of the examination.

(5) The applicant has passed the practical portion of the examination.

(b) Training permits shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when application has been made and a statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser. The permit should authorize the person to dispense hearing aids only under direct supervision and immediate observation of the licensed dispenser who shall be responsible for the trainees' compliance with this chapter. Proof of age shall also be made. Training permits should be for a duration of six months and may be renewed as often as necessary for additional six-month time periods so long as the requirements of this Code section for issuance of permits are met for each renewal.

(b) Training permits shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when application has been made and a statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser. The permit should authorize the person to dispense hearing aids only under direct supervision and immediate observation of the licensed dispenser who shall be responsible for the trainees' compliance with this chapter. Proof of age shall also be made. Training permits should be for a duration of six months and may be renewed as often as necessary for additional six-month time periods so long as the requirements of this Code section for issuance of permits are met for each renewal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-21
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the power to: (1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state; (2) Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians; and to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke veterinary faculty licenses, consistent with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter; (3) Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed under this chapter; (4) Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics, at any time in accordance with protocols established by rule of the board; (5) Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board; and, in connection therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer; (6) Appoint from its own membership one member to act as a representative of the board at any meeting within or outside the state where such representative is deemed desirable; (7) Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant to this chapter; (8) Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry this chapter into effect, including without limitation the establishment and print or electronic publication of standards of professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and (9) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing.

(a) The board shall have the power to:

(1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state;

(1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state;

(2) Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians; and to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke veterinary faculty licenses, consistent with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter;

(2) Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians; and to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke veterinary faculty licenses, consistent with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter;

(3) Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed under this chapter;

(3) Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed under this chapter;

(4) Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics, at any time in accordance with protocols established by rule of the board;

(4) Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics, at any time in accordance with protocols established by rule of the board;

(5) Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board; and, in connection therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer;

(5) Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board; and, in connection therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer;

(6) Appoint from its own membership one member to act as a representative of the board at any meeting within or outside the state where such representative is deemed desirable;

(6) Appoint from its own membership one member to act as a representative of the board at any meeting within or outside the state where such representative is deemed desirable;

(7) Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant to this chapter;

(7) Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant to this chapter;

(8) Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry this chapter into effect, including without limitation the establishment and print or electronic publication of standards of professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and

(8) Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry this chapter into effect, including without limitation the establishment and print or electronic publication of standards of professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and

(9) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing.

(9) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing.

(b) The powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section are granted for the purpose of enabling the board to supervise effectively the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology and are to be construed liberally to accomplish these objectives.

(b) The powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section are granted for the purpose of enabling the board to supervise effectively the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology and are to be construed liberally to accomplish these objectives.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-11
Status: in_force

(a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows: (1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor: (A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-degree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor. (2) For licensure as a professional counselor: (A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (ii) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (B) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board.

(a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows:

(1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor: (A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-degree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor.

(1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor:

(A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and

(A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and

(B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-degree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor.

(B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-degree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor.

(2) For licensure as a professional counselor: (A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (ii) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (B) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board.

(2) For licensure as a professional counselor:

(A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (ii) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or

(A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and

(A)(i) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and

(ii) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or

(ii) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board; or

(B) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board.

(B) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, or community organizations.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, or community organizations.

(c) Only a person licensed as an associate professional counselor may use the title “associate professional counselor” or “licensed associate professional counselor.” Associate professional counselors shall practice professional counseling only under direction and supervision and only for a period not to exceed five years while obtaining the post-degree experience required for licensure as a professional counselor.

(c) Only a person licensed as an associate professional counselor may use the title “associate professional counselor” or “licensed associate professional counselor.” Associate professional counselors shall practice professional counseling only under direction and supervision and only for a period not to exceed five years while obtaining the post-degree experience required for licensure as a professional counselor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Associate broker” means a person who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in performing any act authorized by this chapter to be performed by the broker.

(1) “Associate broker” means a person who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in performing any act authorized by this chapter to be performed by the broker.

(2) “Broker” means any person who, for another, and who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intent or expectation of receiving the same from another: (A) Negotiates or attempts to negotiate, or assists in procuring prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or of the improvements thereon; (B) Holds himself or herself out as a referral agent for the purpose of securing prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate; (C) Collects rents, assessments, or other trust funds or attempts to collect rents, assessments, or other trust funds; (D) Is employed by or on behalf of the owner or owners of lots, time-share intervals, or other parcels of real estate at a salary, fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration to sell such real estate or any part thereof in lots or parcels or intervals or other disposition thereof; (E) Engages in the business of charging an advance fee or contracting for collecting of a fee, other than an advertising fee, in connection with any contract whereby he or she undertakes primarily to promote the sale of real estate either through its listing in a publication issued primarily for such purpose, or for referral of information concerning such real estate to brokers, or both; (F) Auctions or offers or attempts or agrees to auction real estate; (G) Buys or offers to buy, sells or offers to sell, or otherwise deals in options to buy real estate; (H) Performs property management services or community association management services; (I) Provides or attempts to provide to any party to a real estate transaction consulting services designed to assist the party in the negotiations or procurement of prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon; or (J) Advertises or holds himself or herself out as engaged in any of the foregoing.

(2) “Broker” means any person who, for another, and who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intent or expectation of receiving the same from another:

(A) Negotiates or attempts to negotiate, or assists in procuring prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or of the improvements thereon;

(A) Negotiates or attempts to negotiate, or assists in procuring prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or of the improvements thereon;

(B) Holds himself or herself out as a referral agent for the purpose of securing prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate;

(B) Holds himself or herself out as a referral agent for the purpose of securing prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate;

(C) Collects rents, assessments, or other trust funds or attempts to collect rents, assessments, or other trust funds;

(C) Collects rents, assessments, or other trust funds or attempts to collect rents, assessments, or other trust funds;

(D) Is employed by or on behalf of the owner or owners of lots, time-share intervals, or other parcels of real estate at a salary, fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration to sell such real estate or any part thereof in lots or parcels or intervals or other disposition thereof;

(D) Is employed by or on behalf of the owner or owners of lots, time-share intervals, or other parcels of real estate at a salary, fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration to sell such real estate or any part thereof in lots or parcels or intervals or other disposition thereof;

(E) Engages in the business of charging an advance fee or contracting for collecting of a fee, other than an advertising fee, in connection with any contract whereby he or she undertakes primarily to promote the sale of real estate either through its listing in a publication issued primarily for such purpose, or for referral of information concerning such real estate to brokers, or both;

(E) Engages in the business of charging an advance fee or contracting for collecting of a fee, other than an advertising fee, in connection with any contract whereby he or she undertakes primarily to promote the sale of real estate either through its listing in a publication issued primarily for such purpose, or for referral of information concerning such real estate to brokers, or both;

(F) Auctions or offers or attempts or agrees to auction real estate;

(F) Auctions or offers or attempts or agrees to auction real estate;

(G) Buys or offers to buy, sells or offers to sell, or otherwise deals in options to buy real estate;

(G) Buys or offers to buy, sells or offers to sell, or otherwise deals in options to buy real estate;

(H) Performs property management services or community association management services;

(H) Performs property management services or community association management services;

(I) Provides or attempts to provide to any party to a real estate transaction consulting services designed to assist the party in the negotiations or procurement of prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon; or

(I) Provides or attempts to provide to any party to a real estate transaction consulting services designed to assist the party in the negotiations or procurement of prospects for the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, renting, lease, or option for any real estate or the improvements thereon; or

(J) Advertises or holds himself or herself out as engaged in any of the foregoing.

(J) Advertises or holds himself or herself out as engaged in any of the foregoing.

(2.1) “ Brokerage agreement ” means an express written contract wherein the client promises to pay the real estate broker a valuable consideration or agrees that the real estate broker may receive a valuable consideration from another in consideration of the broker's producing a seller, buyer, tenant, or landlord ready, able, and willing to sell, buy, or rent the property or in consideration of the broker's performing property management services or performing community association management services.

(2.1) “ Brokerage agreement ” means an express written contract wherein the client promises to pay the real estate broker a valuable consideration or agrees that the real estate broker may receive a valuable consideration from another in consideration of the broker's producing a seller, buyer, tenant, or landlord ready, able, and willing to sell, buy, or rent the property or in consideration of the broker's performing property management services or performing community association management services.

(3) “Commission” means the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

(3) “Commission” means the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

(4) “Commissioner” means the real estate commissioner.

(4) “Commissioner” means the real estate commissioner.

(4.1) “Community association” means an owner organization of a residential or mixed use common interest realty association in which membership is mandatory as an incident of ownership within the development, such as condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares, lot division with restrictions in management, and other forms of common interest or planned developments wherein there is a common management.

(4.1) “Community association” means an owner organization of a residential or mixed use common interest realty association in which membership is mandatory as an incident of ownership within the development, such as condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares, lot division with restrictions in management, and other forms of common interest or planned developments wherein there is a common management.

(4.2) “Community association management services” means the provision, for a valuable consideration, to others of management or administrative services on, in, or to the operation of the affairs of a community association, including, but not limited to, collecting, controlling, or disbursing the funds; obtaining insurance, arranging for and coordinating maintenance to the association property; and otherwise overseeing the day-to-day operations of the association.

(4.2) “Community association management services” means the provision, for a valuable consideration, to others of management or administrative services on, in, or to the operation of the affairs of a community association, including, but not limited to, collecting, controlling, or disbursing the funds; obtaining insurance, arranging for and coordinating maintenance to the association property; and otherwise overseeing the day-to-day operations of the association.

(4.3) “Community association manager” means a person who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in providing only community association management services.

(4.3) “Community association manager” means a person who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in providing only community association management services.

(4.4) “Firm” means any business entity, including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship.

(4.4) “Firm” means any business entity, including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship.

(5) “Licensee” means any person who is licensed as a community association manager, salesperson, associate broker, or broker.

(5) “Licensee” means any person who is licensed as a community association manager, salesperson, associate broker, or broker.

(5.1) “Ministerial acts” means those acts related to real estate brokerage activities which a licensee or a licensee's employee performs and which do not require discretion or the exercise of the licensee's own judgment.

(5.1) “Ministerial acts” means those acts related to real estate brokerage activities which a licensee or a licensee's employee performs and which do not require discretion or the exercise of the licensee's own judgment.

(6) “Person” means individuals and firms.

(6) “Person” means individuals and firms.

(7) “Property management services” means the provision, for a valuable consideration, to another of marketing, including referring prospective tenants; leasing; physical, administrative, or financial maintenance; and overall management of real property; or supervision of the foregoing activities for another pursuant to a property management agreement.

(7) “Property management services” means the provision, for a valuable consideration, to another of marketing, including referring prospective tenants; leasing; physical, administrative, or financial maintenance; and overall management of real property; or supervision of the foregoing activities for another pursuant to a property management agreement.

(8) “Purchaser” means a person who acquired or attempts to acquire or succeeds to an interest in land.

(8) “Purchaser” means a person who acquired or attempts to acquire or succeeds to an interest in land.

(9) “Real estate” means condominiums and leaseholds, as well as any other interest or estate in land, whether corporeal, incorporeal, freehold or nonfreehold and whether the real estate is situated in this state or elsewhere; and shall also include a mobile home when such mobile home is affixed to land. “Mobile home,” as used in this paragraph, means any factory-built structure or structures equipped with the necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit or units and designed to be used as a dwelling unit or units.

(9) “Real estate” means condominiums and leaseholds, as well as any other interest or estate in land, whether corporeal, incorporeal, freehold or nonfreehold and whether the real estate is situated in this state or elsewhere; and shall also include a mobile home when such mobile home is affixed to land. “Mobile home,” as used in this paragraph, means any factory-built structure or structures equipped with the necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit or units and designed to be used as a dwelling unit or units.

(10) “Salesperson” means any person, other than an associate broker, who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in performing any act authorized by this chapter to be performed by the broker.

(10) “Salesperson” means any person, other than an associate broker, who acts on behalf of a real estate broker in performing any act authorized by this chapter to be performed by the broker.

(11) “ State ” means any state, district, territory, possession, or province of the United States or Canada and any sovereign nation or any political subdivision of such sovereign nation.

(11) “ State ” means any state, district, territory, possession, or province of the United States or Canada and any sovereign nation or any political subdivision of such sovereign nation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-12-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12-9
Status: in_force

No person receiving a certificate of exemption from the commissioner of veterans service shall allow the use of his or her name or the use of his or her certificate by any other person for carrying on any business or profession in this state for the purpose of avoiding any tax levied by the state or any county or municipality in this state. Any person allowing his or her certificate of exemption to be used in violation of this Code section shall be subject to having his or her certificate canceled by the commissioner of veterans service. Any person attempting to operate any business or profession under a certificate of exemption issued under this chapter who is not the true and lawful holder of such certificate shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-9
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the board.

(a) Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the board.

(b) A renewed license shall be issued to a registered professional nurse or licensed undergraduate nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board.

(b) A renewed license shall be issued to a registered professional nurse or licensed undergraduate nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board.

(b.1) Beginning with the 2016 license renewal cycle, an applicant for license renewal under this article shall meet one of the following continuing competency requirements during the previous licensure period: (1) Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider; (2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; (3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board; (4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or operated exclusively by the federal government or any of its agencies or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (5) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field. Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application. The board may waive or modify the requirements contained in this subsection in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less.

(b.1) Beginning with the 2016 license renewal cycle, an applicant for license renewal under this article shall meet one of the following continuing competency requirements during the previous licensure period:

(1) Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider;

(1) Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider;

(2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board;

(2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board;

(3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board;

(3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board;

(4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or operated exclusively by the federal government or any of its agencies or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or

(4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or operated exclusively by the federal government or any of its agencies or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or

(5) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field.

(5) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field.

Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application. The board may waive or modify the requirements contained in this subsection in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less.

(c) 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 said license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by Code Section 43-1-19 or 43-26-11 .

(c) 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 said license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by Code Section 43-1-19 or 43-26-11 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-18
Status: in_force

(a) An educational institution has a right of action against an athlete agent or former student athlete for damages caused by a violation of this chapter. In an action under this Code section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

(a) An educational institution has a right of action against an athlete agent or former student athlete for damages caused by a violation of this chapter. In an action under this Code section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) Damages to an educational institution under subsection (a) of this Code section include losses and expenses incurred because, as a result of the conduct of an athlete agent or former student athlete, the educational institution was injured by a violation of this chapter or was penalized, disqualified, or suspended from participation in athletics by a national association for the promotion and regulation of athletics, by an athletic conference, or by reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such an organization.

(b) Damages to an educational institution under subsection (a) of this Code section include losses and expenses incurred because, as a result of the conduct of an athlete agent or former student athlete, the educational institution was injured by a violation of this chapter or was penalized, disqualified, or suspended from participation in athletics by a national association for the promotion and regulation of athletics, by an athletic conference, or by reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such an organization.

(c) A right of action under this Code section shall not accrue until the educational institution discovers or by the exercise of reasonable diligence would have discovered the violation by the athlete agent or former student athlete.

(c) A right of action under this Code section shall not accrue until the educational institution discovers or by the exercise of reasonable diligence would have discovered the violation by the athlete agent or former student athlete.

(d) Any liability of the athlete agent or the former student athlete under this Code section shall be several and not joint.

(d) Any liability of the athlete agent or the former student athlete under this Code section shall be several and not joint.

(e) This chapter shall not restrict rights, remedies, or defenses of any person under law or equity.

(e) This chapter shall not restrict rights, remedies, or defenses of any person under law or equity.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-6
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the responsibility and duty of administering and enforcing this chapter. The board shall have the power to establish and to revise minimal procedure and equipment requirements which shall be used in the dispensing of hearing aids.

(a) The board shall have the responsibility and duty of administering and enforcing this chapter. The board shall have the power to establish and to revise minimal procedure and equipment requirements which shall be used in the dispensing of hearing aids.

(b) The board shall: (1) Supervise the issuance of licenses and administer qualifying examinations; (2) License persons who make proper application to the division director and who meet the qualifications for licensure; (3) Issue and renew licenses; (4) Suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner provided in this chapter; (5) Appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations; and (6) Make available to the public a copy of this chapter, any amendments thereto, and all adopted rules.

(b) The board shall:

(1) Supervise the issuance of licenses and administer qualifying examinations;

(1) Supervise the issuance of licenses and administer qualifying examinations;

(2) License persons who make proper application to the division director and who meet the qualifications for licensure;

(2) License persons who make proper application to the division director and who meet the qualifications for licensure;

(3) Issue and renew licenses;

(3) Issue and renew licenses;

(4) Suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner provided in this chapter;

(4) Suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner provided in this chapter;

(5) Appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations; and

(5) Appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations; and

(6) Make available to the public a copy of this chapter, any amendments thereto, and all adopted rules.

(6) Make available to the public a copy of this chapter, any amendments thereto, and all adopted rules.

(c) The division director shall be guided by the recommendations of the board in all matters relating to this chapter and shall assist the board in carrying out this chapter.

(c) The division director shall be guided by the recommendations of the board in all matters relating to this chapter and shall assist the board in carrying out this chapter.

(d) In the administration and enforcement of this chapter, the board shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state or of the United States for governing its times and places of meetings; for organization and reorganization; for the holding of examinations; for governing all other matters requisite to the exercising of its powers; for the performance of its duties relating to examinations; for granting, suspending, revoking, or otherwise sanctioning licenses; and for the transaction of its business under this chapter.

(d) In the administration and enforcement of this chapter, the board shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state or of the United States for governing its times and places of meetings; for organization and reorganization; for the holding of examinations; for governing all other matters requisite to the exercising of its powers; for the performance of its duties relating to examinations; for granting, suspending, revoking, or otherwise sanctioning licenses; and for the transaction of its business under this chapter.

(e) The board may provide, by regulation, for the general scope of the examination described in Code Section 43-20-9 . The board may approve the examination and obtain advice and assistance in providing for and grading such examination; and the division director may contract with third parties to perform administrative services related to the examination as he or she deems appropriate.

(e) The board may provide, by regulation, for the general scope of the examination described in Code Section 43-20-9 . The board may approve the examination and obtain advice and assistance in providing for and grading such examination; and the division director may contract with third parties to perform administrative services related to the examination as he or she deems appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect annually a president and a vice-president. The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this title, providing for a division director for the professional licensing boards division; and the division director shall serve the board as provided by law.

(a) The board shall elect annually a president and a vice-president. The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this title, providing for a division director for the professional licensing boards division; and the division director shall serve the board as provided by law.

(b) The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the president or at the written request of any two members of the board.

(b) The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the president or at the written request of any two members of the board.

(c) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.

(c) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.

(d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall provide for examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology.

(d) The board shall from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties and shall provide for examinations and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for the practice of psychology.

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

(e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-141 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-141
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-141
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of respiratory care in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it is necessarily a proper subject of regulation and control.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-6
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons are exempt from this chapter: (1) An attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or an attorney licensed to practice law in any other state or territory of the United States or in any foreign country when acting with the approval of a judge having lawful jurisdiction over the matter; (2) A legal intern, clerk, paralegal, or person in a similar position employed or independently contracted by and under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney meeting the requirements in paragraph (1) of this subsection and rendering immigration assistance in the course of employment; (3) A not for profit organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(a) and employees of such organizations accredited under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(d) ; and (4) Any person employing or desiring to employ an alien or nonimmigrant alien, where the organization, its employees, or its agents provide nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance in immigration matters to alien or nonimmigrant alien employees or potential employees without compensation from the individuals to whom such nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance is provided.

(a) The following persons are exempt from this chapter:

(1) An attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or an attorney licensed to practice law in any other state or territory of the United States or in any foreign country when acting with the approval of a judge having lawful jurisdiction over the matter;

(1) An attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or an attorney licensed to practice law in any other state or territory of the United States or in any foreign country when acting with the approval of a judge having lawful jurisdiction over the matter;

(2) A legal intern, clerk, paralegal, or person in a similar position employed or independently contracted by and under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney meeting the requirements in paragraph (1) of this subsection and rendering immigration assistance in the course of employment;

(2) A legal intern, clerk, paralegal, or person in a similar position employed or independently contracted by and under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney meeting the requirements in paragraph (1) of this subsection and rendering immigration assistance in the course of employment;

(3) A not for profit organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(a) and employees of such organizations accredited under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(d) ; and

(3) A not for profit organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(a) and employees of such organizations accredited under 8 C.F.R. 292.2(d) ; and

(4) Any person employing or desiring to employ an alien or nonimmigrant alien, where the organization, its employees, or its agents provide nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance in immigration matters to alien or nonimmigrant alien employees or potential employees without compensation from the individuals to whom such nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance is provided.

(4) Any person employing or desiring to employ an alien or nonimmigrant alien, where the organization, its employees, or its agents provide nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance in immigration matters to alien or nonimmigrant alien employees or potential employees without compensation from the individuals to whom such nonlegal advice in conjunction with immigration assistance is provided.

(b) Any person who provides or offers immigration assistance and is not exempted pursuant to this Code section shall post signs at his or her place of business setting forth information in English and in every other language in which the person provides or offers to provide immigration assistance. Each language shall be on a separate sign. Signs shall be posted in a location where the signs will be visible to clients. Each sign shall be at least 12 inches by 17 inches and shall contain the following statement: “I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.”

(b) Any person who provides or offers immigration assistance and is not exempted pursuant to this Code section shall post signs at his or her place of business setting forth information in English and in every other language in which the person provides or offers to provide immigration assistance. Each language shall be on a separate sign. Signs shall be posted in a location where the signs will be visible to clients. Each sign shall be at least 12 inches by 17 inches and shall contain the following statement:

“I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.”

(c) Every person engaged in immigration assistance that is not an attorney and that advertises immigration assistance in a language other than English shall include conspicuously in such advertisement the following notice in English and the language in which the advertisement appears: “I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.” If such advertisement is by radio or television, the statement may be modified but shall include substantially the same message.

(c) Every person engaged in immigration assistance that is not an attorney and that advertises immigration assistance in a language other than English shall include conspicuously in such advertisement the following notice in English and the language in which the advertisement appears: “I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.” If such advertisement is by radio or television, the statement may be modified but shall include substantially the same message.

(d) Any person who provides or offers immigration assistance that is not exempted pursuant to this Code section shall not, in any document identifying such person as an immigration assistance provider, translate from English into another language terms or titles including, but not limited to, notary public, notary, licensed, attorney, lawyer, or any other term that implies the person is an attorney.

(d) Any person who provides or offers immigration assistance that is not exempted pursuant to this Code section shall not, in any document identifying such person as an immigration assistance provider, translate from English into another language terms or titles including, but not limited to, notary public, notary, licensed, attorney, lawyer, or any other term that implies the person is an attorney.

(e) A person engaged in providing immigration assistance that is not exempted pursuant this Code section as a licensed attorney shall not: (1) Refuse to return documents supplied by, prepared on behalf of, or paid for by the client upon the request of the client. Such documents shall be returned upon request even if there is a fee dispute between such person and the client; (2) Represent or advertise, in conjunction with immigration assistance, other titles or credentials, including but not limited to “notary public” or “immigration consultant,” that could cause a client to believe that the person possesses special professional skills or is authorized to provide advice on an immigration matter; provided, however, that a certified notary public may use the term “notary public” if the use is accompanied by the statement that the person is not an attorney and the term “notary public” is not translated to another language; or (3) Provide materially false or misleading information in an application for licensure or renewal of a license.

(e) A person engaged in providing immigration assistance that is not exempted pursuant this Code section as a licensed attorney shall not:

(1) Refuse to return documents supplied by, prepared on behalf of, or paid for by the client upon the request of the client. Such documents shall be returned upon request even if there is a fee dispute between such person and the client;

(1) Refuse to return documents supplied by, prepared on behalf of, or paid for by the client upon the request of the client. Such documents shall be returned upon request even if there is a fee dispute between such person and the client;

(2) Represent or advertise, in conjunction with immigration assistance, other titles or credentials, including but not limited to “notary public” or “immigration consultant,” that could cause a client to believe that the person possesses special professional skills or is authorized to provide advice on an immigration matter; provided, however, that a certified notary public may use the term “notary public” if the use is accompanied by the statement that the person is not an attorney and the term “notary public” is not translated to another language; or

(2) Represent or advertise, in conjunction with immigration assistance, other titles or credentials, including but not limited to “notary public” or “immigration consultant,” that could cause a client to believe that the person possesses special professional skills or is authorized to provide advice on an immigration matter; provided, however, that a certified notary public may use the term “notary public” if the use is accompanied by the statement that the person is not an attorney and the term “notary public” is not translated to another language; or

(3) Provide materially false or misleading information in an application for licensure or renewal of a license.

(3) Provide materially false or misleading information in an application for licensure or renewal of a license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-150 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-150
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-150
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a respiratory care advisory committee. The committee shall be composed of persons engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy, persons licensed under Article 2 of this chapter who specialize or are board certified in pulmonary medicine, and such members as the board at its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-315 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-315
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-315
Status: in_force

The board shall have the power and responsibility to:

(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure;

(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure;

(2) Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;

(2) Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;

(3) Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the licenses of applicants and genetic counselors under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;

(3) Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the licenses of applicants and genetic counselors under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;

(4) Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations;

(4) Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations;

(5) Establish application, examination, and certification fees; and

(5) Establish application, examination, and certification fees; and

(6) Establish continuing education requirements.

(6) Establish continuing education requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-30
Status: in_force

(a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in this state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary license issued by the division director pursuant to this article.

(a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in this state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary license issued by the division director pursuant to this article.

(b) A licensed veterinarian may practice veterinary medicine as an employee of a corporation, partnership, or other business organization, provided that the licensed veterinarian is not subject to the direction of anyone not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Georgia in making veterinary medical decisions or judgments.

(b) A licensed veterinarian may practice veterinary medicine as an employee of a corporation, partnership, or other business organization, provided that the licensed veterinarian is not subject to the direction of anyone not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Georgia in making veterinary medical decisions or judgments.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-25
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection (o) of Code Section 43-1-19 , Code Sections 43-1-16 through 43-1-24 shall apply to all professional licensing boards and licenses thereunder, except the Georgia Real Estate Commission and its licensees, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, and each such professional licensing board may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the authority provided by the applicability of said provisions to said boards.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-26 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-26
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-26
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment.

(b) It shall be unlawful for anyone other than a geologist registered under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist or to use in any manner the title “registered geologist” or the title of any registered certified specialty geologist unless registered, or registered and certified, under this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for anyone other than a geologist registered under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist or to use in any manner the title “registered geologist” or the title of any registered certified specialty geologist unless registered, or registered and certified, under this chapter.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to affix his signature or to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to affix his signature or to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-32
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers and duties set out in Code Section 43-4B-3 , the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this article in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The commission shall enforce the provisions of this article. The enforcement powers of the commission set out in this Code section shall be in addition to the criminal penalty provided by Code Section 43-4B-31 .

(a) In addition to the powers and duties set out in Code Section 43-4B-3 , the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this article in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The commission shall enforce the provisions of this article. The enforcement powers of the commission set out in this Code section shall be in addition to the criminal penalty provided by Code Section 43-4B-31 .

(b) Whenever it may appear to the commission that any person is violating or has violated any provision of this article and that proceedings would be in the public interest: (1) Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” unless the right to notice is waived by the person against whom the sanction is imposed, the commission may: (A) Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any violation of this article; (B) Issue an order against a person who violates this article, imposing a civil penalty up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per violation; or (C) Issue an order suspending or revoking the ticket broker's license; or (2) Upon a showing by the commission in any superior court of competent jurisdiction that a person has violated or is about to violate this article, a rule promulgated under this article, or an order of the commission, the court may enter or grant any or all of the following relief: (A) A temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction; (B) A civil penalty up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation of this article; (C) A declaratory judgment; (D) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's action in violation of this article; or (E) Other relief as the court deems just or reasonable.

(b) Whenever it may appear to the commission that any person is violating or has violated any provision of this article and that proceedings would be in the public interest:

(1) Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” unless the right to notice is waived by the person against whom the sanction is imposed, the commission may: (A) Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any violation of this article; (B) Issue an order against a person who violates this article, imposing a civil penalty up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per violation; or (C) Issue an order suspending or revoking the ticket broker's license; or

(1) Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” unless the right to notice is waived by the person against whom the sanction is imposed, the commission may:

(A) Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any violation of this article;

(A) Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any violation of this article;

(B) Issue an order against a person who violates this article, imposing a civil penalty up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per violation; or

(B) Issue an order against a person who violates this article, imposing a civil penalty up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per violation; or

(C) Issue an order suspending or revoking the ticket broker's license; or

(C) Issue an order suspending or revoking the ticket broker's license; or

(2) Upon a showing by the commission in any superior court of competent jurisdiction that a person has violated or is about to violate this article, a rule promulgated under this article, or an order of the commission, the court may enter or grant any or all of the following relief: (A) A temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction; (B) A civil penalty up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation of this article; (C) A declaratory judgment; (D) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's action in violation of this article; or (E) Other relief as the court deems just or reasonable.

(2) Upon a showing by the commission in any superior court of competent jurisdiction that a person has violated or is about to violate this article, a rule promulgated under this article, or an order of the commission, the court may enter or grant any or all of the following relief:

(A) A temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction;

(A) A temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction;

(B) A civil penalty up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation of this article;

(B) A civil penalty up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation of this article;

(C) A declaratory judgment;

(C) A declaratory judgment;

(D) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's action in violation of this article; or

(D) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's action in violation of this article; or

(E) Other relief as the court deems just or reasonable.

(E) Other relief as the court deems just or reasonable.

(c) Unless the commission determines that a person subject to this article intends to depart quickly from this state or to remove his or her property from this state or to conceal his or her person or property in this state or that there is immediate danger of harm to citizens of this state or another state, the commission shall give notice in writing that such proceedings are contemplated and allow such person a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and execute an assurance of voluntary compliance. The determination of the commission under this subsection shall be final and not subject to review.

(c) Unless the commission determines that a person subject to this article intends to depart quickly from this state or to remove his or her property from this state or to conceal his or her person or property in this state or that there is immediate danger of harm to citizens of this state or another state, the commission shall give notice in writing that such proceedings are contemplated and allow such person a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and execute an assurance of voluntary compliance. The determination of the commission under this subsection shall be final and not subject to review.

(d) Procedures relating to hearings, notice, counsel, subpoenas, records, enforcement powers, intervention, rules of evidence, decisions, exceptions, review of initial decisions, final decisions, and judicial review of decisions shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” unless the provisions of such chapter are contrary to the express provisions of this article.

(d) Procedures relating to hearings, notice, counsel, subpoenas, records, enforcement powers, intervention, rules of evidence, decisions, exceptions, review of initial decisions, final decisions, and judicial review of decisions shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” unless the provisions of such chapter are contrary to the express provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-11
Status: in_force

Should material events or developments occur after a person has been granted a license pursuant to this chapter, such person shall amend the license application submitted pursuant to Code Section 43-20A-4 by adding statements of fact that developed, or became known, after the effective date of such application and by deleting statements of fact that, because of such developments, may be misleading. Such additions and deletions shall be filed with the Secretary of State not more than 30 days after their occurrence.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-22-2
Status: in_force

No person, firm, or corporation or employee of any person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of purchasing junk in any county of this state without first registering his name with the judge of the probate court of the county in which he intends to engage in such business, the name to be entered upon a book in the judge's office, to be known as the junk dealers' book, and paying to the judge the registration fee as provided in Code Section 43-22-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-248 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-248
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-248
Status: in_force

(a) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall have an agreement with a consulting physician who shall: (1) Be trained in laser modalities; (2) Establish proper protocols for the cosmetic laser services provided at the facility and file such protocols with the board; (3) Examine each patient prior to any cosmetic laser service other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices being performed; provided, however, that a consulting physician may delegate the authority to perform such examination to a physician assistant who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board, or to a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 and who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, pursuant to a protocol approved by the board; and provided, further, that in facilities subject to the provisions of Code Section 43-34-249.1 such delegation may be to: (A) a physician assistant who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board; or (B) a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a protocol approved by the board; and (4) Be available for emergency consultation with the cosmetic laser practitioner or anyone employed by the facility.

(a) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall have an agreement with a consulting physician who shall:

(1) Be trained in laser modalities;

(1) Be trained in laser modalities;

(2) Establish proper protocols for the cosmetic laser services provided at the facility and file such protocols with the board;

(2) Establish proper protocols for the cosmetic laser services provided at the facility and file such protocols with the board;

(3) Examine each patient prior to any cosmetic laser service other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices being performed; provided, however, that a consulting physician may delegate the authority to perform such examination to a physician assistant who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board, or to a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 and who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, pursuant to a protocol approved by the board; and provided, further, that in facilities subject to the provisions of Code Section 43-34-249.1 such delegation may be to: (A) a physician assistant who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board; or (B) a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a protocol approved by the board; and

(3) Examine each patient prior to any cosmetic laser service other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices being performed; provided, however, that a consulting physician may delegate the authority to perform such examination to a physician assistant who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board, or to a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 and who is a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, pursuant to a protocol approved by the board; and provided, further, that in facilities subject to the provisions of Code Section 43-34-249.1 such delegation may be to: (A) a physician assistant who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a job description approved by the board; or (B) a registered professional nurse who is also an advanced practice registered nurse who is not required to be a licensed cosmetic laser practitioner, in accordance with a protocol approved by the board; and

(4) Be available for emergency consultation with the cosmetic laser practitioner or anyone employed by the facility.

(4) Be available for emergency consultation with the cosmetic laser practitioner or anyone employed by the facility.

(b) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall have a supervisor present at the facility or immediately available for consultation and supervision either personally or via telecommunications. The supervisor shall supervise the performance of all cosmetic laser services performed by a person other than the consulting physician. The supervisor shall be a physician licensed under this chapter who is trained in laser modalities or a senior laser practitioner.

(b) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall have a supervisor present at the facility or immediately available for consultation and supervision either personally or via telecommunications. The supervisor shall supervise the performance of all cosmetic laser services performed by a person other than the consulting physician. The supervisor shall be a physician licensed under this chapter who is trained in laser modalities or a senior laser practitioner.

(c)(1) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall post a sign listing the consulting physician's name, emergency contact number, his or her board certification and specialty, and the address of his or her principal place of practice, and indicating whether he or she is presently on site at the facility. (2) If the consulting physician is not on site for any period of time during which the facility is open, the facility shall post a sign indicating who is presently acting as the supervisor for the facility and that person's name, emergency contact number, his or her degrees and qualifications, and the type of cosmetic laser practitioner license held.

(c)(1) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall post a sign listing the consulting physician's name, emergency contact number, his or her board certification and specialty, and the address of his or her principal place of practice, and indicating whether he or she is presently on site at the facility.

(c)(1) Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall post a sign listing the consulting physician's name, emergency contact number, his or her board certification and specialty, and the address of his or her principal place of practice, and indicating whether he or she is presently on site at the facility.

(2) If the consulting physician is not on site for any period of time during which the facility is open, the facility shall post a sign indicating who is presently acting as the supervisor for the facility and that person's name, emergency contact number, his or her degrees and qualifications, and the type of cosmetic laser practitioner license held.

(2) If the consulting physician is not on site for any period of time during which the facility is open, the facility shall post a sign indicating who is presently acting as the supervisor for the facility and that person's name, emergency contact number, his or her degrees and qualifications, and the type of cosmetic laser practitioner license held.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-50
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have the sole authority to license organizations that govern and authorize matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling and to exempt organizations from licensure in accordance with this article. The commission shall have the sole authority to permit and regulate matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling. The commission shall have the sole authority to license promoters of matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts. The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, to protect competitors, and to provide for competitive matches by requiring licensed organizations to abide by rules promulgated by the commission for basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors. The commission shall have the authority to inquire as to a licensed organization's plans or arrangements for compliance with such rules. The commission shall have the authority to require annual fees for licensure and a fee for each such match, contest, or exhibition or for each show and to penalize licensed organizations, licensed promoters, and the holders of match permits that violate the provisions of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.

(a) The commission shall have the sole authority to license organizations that govern and authorize matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling and to exempt organizations from licensure in accordance with this article. The commission shall have the sole authority to permit and regulate matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling. The commission shall have the sole authority to license promoters of matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts. The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, to protect competitors, and to provide for competitive matches by requiring licensed organizations to abide by rules promulgated by the commission for basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors. The commission shall have the authority to inquire as to a licensed organization's plans or arrangements for compliance with such rules. The commission shall have the authority to require annual fees for licensure and a fee for each such match, contest, or exhibition or for each show and to penalize licensed organizations, licensed promoters, and the holders of match permits that violate the provisions of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.

(b) If requested by a licensed organization, the commission shall have the authority to provide direct oversight services, including but not limited to on-site inspectors, to a licensed organization for a fee negotiated between the commission and the licensed organization.

(b) If requested by a licensed organization, the commission shall have the authority to provide direct oversight services, including but not limited to on-site inspectors, to a licensed organization for a fee negotiated between the commission and the licensed organization.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-6
Status: in_force

(a) All applicants for a librarian's certificate shall file an application with the division director, accompanied by a fee which shall be set by the board.

(a) All applicants for a librarian's certificate shall file an application with the division director, accompanied by a fee which shall be set by the board.

(b) Each certificate issued shall be renewable biennially.

(b) Each certificate issued shall be renewable biennially.

(c) Any certified librarian requesting a duplicate certificate shall be charged a fee as shall be set by the board.

(c) Any certified librarian requesting a duplicate certificate shall be charged a fee as shall be set by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-20
Status: in_force

(a) A promoter holding a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall, within three business days after the match, file with the commission a written report which includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of gross proceeds, and any other facts the commission may require. Within ten days following the match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, the promoter shall remit to the commission a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of the gross proceeds exclusive of any federal taxes.

(a) A promoter holding a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall, within three business days after the match, file with the commission a written report which includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of gross proceeds, and any other facts the commission may require. Within ten days following the match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, the promoter shall remit to the commission a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of the gross proceeds exclusive of any federal taxes.

(b) A promoter who sells, transfers, or extends to another the rights to telecast by pay per view for viewing in this state, whether the telecast originates inside or outside this state, a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing that would be subject to regulation by the commission in accordance with this chapter if the match, contest, or exhibition were held in this state, shall, within three business days after the sale, transfer, or extension of such rights in whole or in part, file with the commission a written report that includes the gross price charged for the rights to telecast by pay per view, the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, and any other facts the commission may require.

(b) A promoter who sells, transfers, or extends to another the rights to telecast by pay per view for viewing in this state, whether the telecast originates inside or outside this state, a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing that would be subject to regulation by the commission in accordance with this chapter if the match, contest, or exhibition were held in this state, shall, within three business days after the sale, transfer, or extension of such rights in whole or in part, file with the commission a written report that includes the gross price charged for the rights to telecast by pay per view, the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, and any other facts the commission may require.

(c) Any written report required to be filed with the commission under this Code section shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match or telecast, if the telecast is later than the match, and an additional five days shall be allowed for mailing.

(c) Any written report required to be filed with the commission under this Code section shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match or telecast, if the telecast is later than the match, and an additional five days shall be allowed for mailing.

(d) Each promoter subject to subsection (b) of this Code Section shall remit to the commission within ten days following a match, contest, or exhibition a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of total gross receipts, as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 43-4B-1 , exclusive of any federal taxes, except that the tax payment derived from the gross price charged for the sale or lease of pay per view telecasting and motion picture rights shall not exceed $40,000.00 for any single event.

(d) Each promoter subject to subsection (b) of this Code Section shall remit to the commission within ten days following a match, contest, or exhibition a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of total gross receipts, as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 43-4B-1 , exclusive of any federal taxes, except that the tax payment derived from the gross price charged for the sale or lease of pay per view telecasting and motion picture rights shall not exceed $40,000.00 for any single event.

(e)(1) Any promoter who willfully makes a false and fraudulent report under this Code section is guilty of perjury and, upon conviction, is subject to punishment as provided by law. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by this chapter. (2) Any promoter who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to make a report or to pay the taxes as prescribed or who refuses to allow the commission to examine the books, papers, and records of any promotion is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(e)(1) Any promoter who willfully makes a false and fraudulent report under this Code section is guilty of perjury and, upon conviction, is subject to punishment as provided by law. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by this chapter.

(e)(1) Any promoter who willfully makes a false and fraudulent report under this Code section is guilty of perjury and, upon conviction, is subject to punishment as provided by law. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by this chapter.

(2) Any promoter who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to make a report or to pay the taxes as prescribed or who refuses to allow the commission to examine the books, papers, and records of any promotion is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) Any promoter who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to make a report or to pay the taxes as prescribed or who refuses to allow the commission to examine the books, papers, and records of any promotion is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(f) The commission shall remit all tax payments to the general treasury of the state.

(f) The commission shall remit all tax payments to the general treasury of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-27 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-27
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-27
Status: in_force

Any person who publicly practices or offers to practice publicly geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter; any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration or the seal of another; any person who gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration; any person who falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name; or any person who attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration or who attempts to practice at any time during a period when the board has suspended or revoked his certificate of registration shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-12-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12-8
Status: in_force

No person qualifying for a certificate of exemption under this chapter shall be licensed to peddle any item, conduct any business, or practice any profession or semiprofession which is prohibited by law. No person shall be licensed under this chapter to deal in or peddle intoxicating drinks; to operate a billiard, pool, or other table of like character; to deal in futures; or to carry on a business of pawnbroker or auctioneer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-3
Status: in_force

The members of the board, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall subscribe to and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of officers.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-4
Status: in_force

Immediately and 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 to each member a certificate of appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-10-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-10-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-10.1
Status: in_force

Every person licensed under this chapter shall:

(1) Display such license in a conspicuous place in such person's principal place of business; and

(1) Display such license in a conspicuous place in such person's principal place of business; and

(2) Notify the board of any change of business or residence address.

(2) Notify the board of any change of business or residence address.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-7
Status: in_force

No entity of state or local government shall by rule or otherwise prohibit or restrict the practice of industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety by any qualified individual who complies with the provisions established by or pursuant to this chapter, except when authorized by state statute to regulate a specific activity that may include the practice of industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-40 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-40
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-40
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to engage in the practice of embalming or in the business or practice of funeral directing and who has not been licensed to do so shall make written application to the board through the division director for such license. Such application shall be upon such form and shall be submitted in such manner as shall be prescribed by the board and the applicant shall pay such fee as may be fixed by the board. Before being issued a license to practice funeral directing or embalming in this state, all applicants shall pass an examination approved by the board which tests their qualifications and skill in either funeral directing or embalming, or both, as the case may be; and such examination shall be made in the manner provided for in this article and by the board through rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-50
Status: in_force

(a) Every person desiring to serve as an apprentice shall make application as a funeral service apprentice to the board upon a form provided by the board. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have either graduated from high school or have a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) certificate. The apprenticeship shall be served at an approved establishment and under the direct supervision of a funeral director, embalmer, or both. The application must be verified by oath of applicant and be accompanied by a fee to be established by the board. The application shall be submitted to the board and may be accepted or rejected by a majority of the board.

(a) Every person desiring to serve as an apprentice shall make application as a funeral service apprentice to the board upon a form provided by the board. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have either graduated from high school or have a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) certificate. The apprenticeship shall be served at an approved establishment and under the direct supervision of a funeral director, embalmer, or both. The application must be verified by oath of applicant and be accompanied by a fee to be established by the board. The application shall be submitted to the board and may be accepted or rejected by a majority of the board.

(b) An apprenticeship shall be approved for a specific establishment and under a specific supervising funeral director, embalmer, or both. Any change in establishment or supervising funeral director, embalmer, or both shall terminate that apprenticeship and shall require submission of a new application.

(b) An apprenticeship shall be approved for a specific establishment and under a specific supervising funeral director, embalmer, or both. Any change in establishment or supervising funeral director, embalmer, or both shall terminate that apprenticeship and shall require submission of a new application.

(c) The total period of apprenticeship shall be 3,120 hours and must be served in a minimum of 18 months, but the minimum period shall be in addition to the time required to graduate from a college of funeral service or other college pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-18-41 . An apprentice shall be authorized to earn apprenticeship hours in an amount to be determined by the board while attending a postgraduate school or a program at an accredited college of funeral service or other college approved by the board.

(c) The total period of apprenticeship shall be 3,120 hours and must be served in a minimum of 18 months, but the minimum period shall be in addition to the time required to graduate from a college of funeral service or other college pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-18-41 . An apprentice shall be authorized to earn apprenticeship hours in an amount to be determined by the board while attending a postgraduate school or a program at an accredited college of funeral service or other college approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-8
Status: in_force

All applicants for licenses shall take an examination approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-3
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairman and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry this chapter into effect and, from time to time, may promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out this chapter.

(a) The commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairman and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry this chapter into effect and, from time to time, may promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out this chapter.

(b) The commission shall meet as necessary and shall remain in session as long as the chairman deems it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the commission.

(b) The commission shall meet as necessary and shall remain in session as long as the chairman deems it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-22
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any of the acts mentioned in this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose.

(a) No person shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any of the acts mentioned in this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose.

(b) The commission may bring an action for any violation of this chapter.

(b) The commission may bring an action for any violation of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-76 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-76
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-76
Status: in_force

Any person who engages in the practice of dental hygiene without first having obtained a license therefor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-7
Status: in_force

No person shall, unless such person is licensed in accordance with this article:

(1) Practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy; or

(1) Practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy; or

(2) Hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or as being able to render occupational therapy services in this state.

(2) Hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or as being able to render occupational therapy services in this state.