O.C.G.A. § 43-5-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Athletic injury ” means any injury sustained by a person as a result of such person's participation in exercises, sports, games, or recreational activities, or any activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina without respect to where or how the injury occurs. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of an athletic trainer beyond the determination of the advising and consenting physician as provided for in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(1) “ Athletic injury ” means any injury sustained by a person as a result of such person's participation in exercises, sports, games, or recreational activities, or any activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina without respect to where or how the injury occurs. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of an athletic trainer beyond the determination of the advising and consenting physician as provided for in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(2) “ Athletic trainer ” means a person with specific qualifications, as set forth in Code Sections 43-5-7 and 43-5-8 who, upon the advice and consent of a physician, carries out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and, in carrying out these functions, the athletic trainer is authorized to use physical modalities, such as heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, rehabilitation, and treatment. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require licensure of elementary or secondary school teachers, coaches, or authorized volunteers who do not hold themselves out to the public as athletic trainers.

(2) “ Athletic trainer ” means a person with specific qualifications, as set forth in Code Sections 43-5-7 and 43-5-8 who, upon the advice and consent of a physician, carries out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and, in carrying out these functions, the athletic trainer is authorized to use physical modalities, such as heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, rehabilitation, and treatment. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require licensure of elementary or secondary school teachers, coaches, or authorized volunteers who do not hold themselves out to the public as athletic trainers.

(3) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.

(3) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-11
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subsection (l) of Code Section 43-47-8 , no license shall be suspended or revoked without a hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-63 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-63
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-63
Status: in_force

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, 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 this state 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 this state that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;

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

(3) Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew the licenses of acupuncture applicants and licensed acupuncturists 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 licensure fees;

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

(6) Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies and prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies; and

(6) Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies and prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies; and

(7) Establish continuing education requirements.

(7) Establish continuing education requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-108 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-108
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-108
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers specifically delegated to it in this article, the board shall have the authority to perform all acts which are necessary, proper, or incidental to the efficient development of the category of health care established by this article. The board shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the definitions of delegation by physicians to qualified persons other than physician assistants of any acts, duties, or functions which are permitted by law or established by custom. Any power vested by law in the board, but not implemented by specific provisions for the exercise thereof, may be executed and carried out by the board in a reasonable manner, pursuant to such rules, regulations, and procedures as the board may adopt and subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-4
Status: in_force

Immediately and before entering upon the duties of their 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 said oath of office, shall issue to each member a certificate of appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-6-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-6-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-6.1
Status: in_force

Persons holding a license or certificate of registration issued by the board shall display that license or certificate in a conspicuous place in that person's principal place of practice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-50
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Professional Counselors Licensure Compact Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-11
Status: in_force

The board shall post a link on its main webpage to the website of the certifying entity or entities.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-7-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-7-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-7.1
Status: in_force

The board may, at its discretion, issue a temporary license without examination to an applicant who is a holder of a valid license in good standing in another state which was obtained by examination. Such a temporary license shall be issued under the following provisions:

(1) The temporary license shall be valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date of issuance but shall automatically expire within the 12 month period when the temporary license holder: (A) Is granted a regular license; or (B) Does not take and pass the next available examination following the grant of such temporary license, in which event the license expires upon the notification of the results of that examination; and

(1) The temporary license shall be valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date of issuance but shall automatically expire within the 12 month period when the temporary license holder:

(A) Is granted a regular license; or

(A) Is granted a regular license; or

(B) Does not take and pass the next available examination following the grant of such temporary license, in which event the license expires upon the notification of the results of that examination; and

(B) Does not take and pass the next available examination following the grant of such temporary license, in which event the license expires upon the notification of the results of that examination; and

(2) The practice of chiropractic pursuant to the temporary license shall only be performed under the supervision and direction of a board approved licensed doctor of chiropractic. The holder of a temporary license shall be subject to all of the laws and rules of this state pertaining to the practice of chiropractic. The granting of a temporary license shall not be prima-facie evidence that the holder meets minimum basic requirements for examination by the board or for the issuance of a regular license.

(2) The practice of chiropractic pursuant to the temporary license shall only be performed under the supervision and direction of a board approved licensed doctor of chiropractic. The holder of a temporary license shall be subject to all of the laws and rules of this state pertaining to the practice of chiropractic. The granting of a temporary license shall not be prima-facie evidence that the holder meets minimum basic requirements for examination by the board or for the issuance of a regular license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-33 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-33
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-33
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is licensed as a practical nurse shall have the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” and shall identify that he or she is so licensed by displaying either such title or abbreviation on a name tag or similar form of identification during times when such person is providing direct patient care. No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is a licensed practical nurse in Georgia.

(a) Any person who is licensed as a practical nurse shall have the right to use the title “Licensed Practical Nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” and shall identify that he or she is so licensed by displaying either such title or abbreviation on a name tag or similar form of identification during times when such person is providing direct patient care. No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is a licensed practical nurse in Georgia.

(b) No person shall use the title “nurse” or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 1 of this chapter.

(b) No person shall use the title “nurse” or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 1 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-25
Status: in_force

(a) Upon a finding by the board that an individual or firm governed by this chapter has violated any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the board or any provision of this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation.

(a) Upon a finding by the board that an individual or firm governed by this chapter has violated any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the board or any provision of this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty to impose for a violation, the board shall consider: (1) The seriousness of the violation, including: (A) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and (B) The hazard or potential hazard to the public; (2) The economic damage to property caused by the violation; (3) The history of any previous violation by the individual or firm; (4) The amount necessary to deter a future violation; (5) Any efforts on the part of the individual or firm to correct the violation; and (6) Any other matter that justice may require.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty to impose for a violation, the board shall consider:

(1) The seriousness of the violation, including: (A) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and (B) The hazard or potential hazard to the public;

(1) The seriousness of the violation, including:

(A) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and

(A) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and

(B) The hazard or potential hazard to the public;

(B) The hazard or potential hazard to the public;

(2) The economic damage to property caused by the violation;

(2) The economic damage to property caused by the violation;

(3) The history of any previous violation by the individual or firm;

(3) The history of any previous violation by the individual or firm;

(4) The amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(4) The amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) Any efforts on the part of the individual or firm to correct the violation; and

(5) Any efforts on the part of the individual or firm to correct the violation; and

(6) Any other matter that justice may require.

(6) Any other matter that justice may require.

(c) The board by rule or regulation may adopt a schedule for purposes of this Code section that prescribes ranges in the amounts of civil penalties to be imposed for specified types of conduct and circumstances.

(c) The board by rule or regulation may adopt a schedule for purposes of this Code section that prescribes ranges in the amounts of civil penalties to be imposed for specified types of conduct and circumstances.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-37 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-37
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-37
Status: in_force

(a) Physicians and surgeons licensed to practice medicine in accordance with and under this article shall be the only persons authorized to administer or perform artificial insemination upon any female human being. Any other person or persons who shall attempt to administer or perform or who shall actually administer or perform artificial insemination upon any female human being shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years.

(a) Physicians and surgeons licensed to practice medicine in accordance with and under this article shall be the only persons authorized to administer or perform artificial insemination upon any female human being. Any other person or persons who shall attempt to administer or perform or who shall actually administer or perform artificial insemination upon any female human being shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years.

(b) Any physician or surgeon who obtains written authorization signed by both the husband and the wife authorizing him or her to perform or administer artificial insemination shall be relieved of civil liability to the husband and wife or to any child conceived by artificial insemination for the result or results of said artificial insemination, provided that the written authorization provided for in this Code section shall not relieve any physician or surgeon from any civil liability arising from his or her own negligent administration or performance of artificial insemination.

(b) Any physician or surgeon who obtains written authorization signed by both the husband and the wife authorizing him or her to perform or administer artificial insemination shall be relieved of civil liability to the husband and wife or to any child conceived by artificial insemination for the result or results of said artificial insemination, provided that the written authorization provided for in this Code section shall not relieve any physician or surgeon from any civil liability arising from his or her own negligent administration or performance of artificial insemination.
O.C.G.A. § 43-37-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 37 / Section 43-37-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-37-4
Status: in_force

(a) Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall make a report in writing to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality in which he is registered, on forms approved or prescribed by the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality, of all precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems purchased on the day previous to the date of the report. The report shall contain the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-37-3 and shall be typewritten or handwritten in legible English and mailed or delivered to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality within 24 hours after the day on which the transactions occurred.

(a) Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall make a report in writing to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality in which he is registered, on forms approved or prescribed by the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality, of all precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems purchased on the day previous to the date of the report. The report shall contain the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-37-3 and shall be typewritten or handwritten in legible English and mailed or delivered to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality within 24 hours after the day on which the transactions occurred.

(b) All reports shall be maintained in a locked container under the direct supervision of the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality and shall be available for inspection only for law enforcement purposes.

(b) All reports shall be maintained in a locked container under the direct supervision of the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality and shall be available for inspection only for law enforcement purposes.

(c) The appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality may, in his discretion, authorize any person who demonstrates theft of precious metals or gems by the presenting of an incident report or other similar document to inspect the reports in an effort to locate stolen property.

(c) The appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality may, in his discretion, authorize any person who demonstrates theft of precious metals or gems by the presenting of an incident report or other similar document to inspect the reports in an effort to locate stolen property.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-10
Status: in_force

The board may issue a license without examination to any applicant licensed in a specialty under the laws of another jurisdiction having requirements for licensure in that specialty which are substantially equal to the licensure requirements for that specialty in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-143 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-143
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-143
Status: in_force

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to:

(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification, renewal of the certificate, and reciprocal certification;

(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification, renewal of the certificate, and reciprocal certification;

(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, and renew the certification of respiratory care professional applicants and certificate holders under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;

(3) Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew the certification of respiratory care professional applicants and certificate holders 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;

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

(6) Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies;

(6) Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies;

(7) Prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and describing the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the general public and appropriate state agencies; and

(7) Prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and describing the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the general public and appropriate state agencies; and

(8) Establish continuing education requirements.

(8) Establish continuing education requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-13
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine by any person not licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine by any person not licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

(b) This chapter does not apply to physicians licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to dentists, duly qualified and registered under the laws of this state who confine their practice strictly to dentistry; nor to licensed optometrists who confine their practice strictly to optometry as defined by law; nor to occupational therapists; nor to nurses who practice nursing only; nor to duly licensed chiropodists or podiatrists who confine their practice strictly to chiropody or podiatry as defined by law; nor to physical therapists who confine their practice to physical therapy; nor shall any provisions of this chapter be construed so as to limit or prevent any person duly licensed under the laws of this state to practice the profession for which he or she was licensed.

(b) This chapter does not apply to physicians licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to dentists, duly qualified and registered under the laws of this state who confine their practice strictly to dentistry; nor to licensed optometrists who confine their practice strictly to optometry as defined by law; nor to occupational therapists; nor to nurses who practice nursing only; nor to duly licensed chiropodists or podiatrists who confine their practice strictly to chiropody or podiatry as defined by law; nor to physical therapists who confine their practice to physical therapy; nor shall any provisions of this chapter be construed so as to limit or prevent any person duly licensed under the laws of this state to practice the profession for which he or she was licensed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-6-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-6-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-6.1
Status: in_force

(a) To pay the expenses of the board's office and operations and the enforcement of this chapter, the board by rule or regulation shall be authorized to charge an examination fee, license fee, license renewal fee, or similar fee and may establish the amount of the fee to be charged by rule or regulation. Fees shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged by the board shall approximate the total of the direct and indirect costs for the operation of the board. Fees may be refunded for good cause, as determined by the executive director.

(a) To pay the expenses of the board's office and operations and the enforcement of this chapter, the board by rule or regulation shall be authorized to charge an examination fee, license fee, license renewal fee, or similar fee and may establish the amount of the fee to be charged by rule or regulation. Fees shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged by the board shall approximate the total of the direct and indirect costs for the operation of the board. Fees may be refunded for good cause, as determined by the executive director.

(b) All fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited by the board into the state treasury. Out of the funds thus arising shall be paid the expenses contemplated in this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. All expenditures authorized by the board shall be paid from the funds received pursuant to this chapter. The expenses of the board must always be kept within the income collected and deposited in accordance with this chapter, and the expense thereof shall not be supported or paid from any other state fund.

(b) All fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited by the board into the state treasury. Out of the funds thus arising shall be paid the expenses contemplated in this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. All expenditures authorized by the board shall be paid from the funds received pursuant to this chapter. The expenses of the board must always be kept within the income collected and deposited in accordance with this chapter, and the expense thereof shall not be supported or paid from any other state fund.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-12
Status: in_force

After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-22
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall require the commission to issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a violation of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-18
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, upon the board determining that a person is violating the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14 , 43-4-16 , or 43-4-17 , the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from committing further violations and may impose a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 for each violation. In determining the fine amount to be imposed, the board shall consider the severity of the violation.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, upon the board determining that a person is violating the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14 , 43-4-16 , or 43-4-17 , the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from committing further violations and may impose a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 for each violation. In determining the fine amount to be imposed, the board shall consider the severity of the violation.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, each day a person is in violation of the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14 , 43-4-16 , or 43-4-17 shall constitute a separate violation.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, each day a person is in violation of the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14 , 43-4-16 , or 43-4-17 shall constitute a separate violation.

(c) A determination by the board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made only after notice to such person is given and a hearing is held.

(c) A determination by the board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made only after notice to such person is given and a hearing is held.

(d) Initial judicial review of any decision of the board made pursuant to this Code section or any action for enforcement thereof shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

(d) Initial judicial review of any decision of the board made pursuant to this Code section or any action for enforcement thereof shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-12
Status: in_force

(a) Every licensee shall maintain for three years a record of: (1) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part of or for a vehicle received or acquired by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person from whom received or acquired; provided, however, that, in the event such purchase or acquisition is from a used car dealer or from a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the seller is registered under this chapter; (2) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part disposed of by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person to whom disposed; provided, however, that, in the event such disposal is to a used car dealer or to a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the purchaser or acquirer is registered under this chapter; (3) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, or crushed by him or her and the date of its wrecking or dismantling; and (4) Any other records which the appropriate division may reasonably require to protect the public, as relating to the licensee's method of operation and personnel employed.

(a) Every licensee shall maintain for three years a record of:

(1) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part of or for a vehicle received or acquired by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person from whom received or acquired; provided, however, that, in the event such purchase or acquisition is from a used car dealer or from a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the seller is registered under this chapter;

(1) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part of or for a vehicle received or acquired by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person from whom received or acquired; provided, however, that, in the event such purchase or acquisition is from a used car dealer or from a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the seller is registered under this chapter;

(2) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part disposed of by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person to whom disposed; provided, however, that, in the event such disposal is to a used car dealer or to a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the purchaser or acquirer is registered under this chapter;

(2) Every vehicle, vehicle body, chassis, or major component part disposed of by him or her; its description and any identifying numbers; the date of its receipt or acquisition; and the full name, address, and driver's license number or social security number of the person to whom disposed; provided, however, that, in the event such disposal is to a used car dealer or to a used motor vehicle parts dealer, the name and address of the corporation or company shall be sufficient if the purchaser or acquirer is registered under this chapter;

(3) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, or crushed by him or her and the date of its wrecking or dismantling; and

(3) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, or crushed by him or her and the date of its wrecking or dismantling; and

(4) Any other records which the appropriate division may reasonably require to protect the public, as relating to the licensee's method of operation and personnel employed.

(4) Any other records which the appropriate division may reasonably require to protect the public, as relating to the licensee's method of operation and personnel employed.

(b) The possession of motor vehicles or parts covered by this chapter shall be prima-facie evidence that they were purchased for the purpose of resale.

(b) The possession of motor vehicles or parts covered by this chapter shall be prima-facie evidence that they were purchased for the purpose of resale.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-4-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-4-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-4.1
Status: in_force

(a) No driver training school or commercial driver training school shall be permitted to use, adopt, or conduct any business under any name that is like or deceptively similar to any name of a Georgia corporation registered with the Secretary of State.

(a) No driver training school or commercial driver training school shall be permitted to use, adopt, or conduct any business under any name that is like or deceptively similar to any name of a Georgia corporation registered with the Secretary of State.

(b) This Code section shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a driver training school or commercial driver training school by the owner of the rights therein to another licensed commercial driver training school.

(b) This Code section shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a driver training school or commercial driver training school by the owner of the rights therein to another licensed commercial driver training school.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-9
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer's license must submit an application to the board on forms prescribed by the board and submit the examination fee required by this chapter.

(a) An applicant for an athletic trainer's license must submit an application to the board on forms prescribed by the board and submit the examination fee required by this chapter.

(b) The applicant is entitled to an athletic trainer's license if he possesses the qualifications enumerated in Code Section 43-5-8 , satisfactorily completes an examination approved by the board, pays the required license fee, and has not committed an act which constitutes grounds for denial of a license under Code Section 43-5-10 .

(b) The applicant is entitled to an athletic trainer's license if he possesses the qualifications enumerated in Code Section 43-5-8 , satisfactorily completes an examination approved by the board, pays the required license fee, and has not committed an act which constitutes grounds for denial of a license under Code Section 43-5-10 .

(c) Licenses issued by the board shall expire biennially. As a condition of license renewal, the board shall be authorized to require licensees to complete continuing education courses approved by the board.

(c) Licenses issued by the board shall expire biennially. As a condition of license renewal, the board shall be authorized to require licensees to complete continuing education courses approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-18
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Discharge ” means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. Such term shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge. (2) “ Military ” means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard.

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

(1) “ Discharge ” means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. Such term shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge.

(1) “ Discharge ” means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. Such term shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge.

(2) “ Military ” means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard.

(2) “ Military ” means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard.

(b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the licensing board representing the profession of residential-light commercial contracting shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training, experience, and testing for which substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain a residential-light commercial contractor's license. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the membership of the committee.

(b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the licensing board representing the profession of residential-light commercial contracting shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training, experience, and testing for which substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain a residential-light commercial contractor's license. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the membership of the committee.

(c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a residential-light commercial contractor's license. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her discharge. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the license, and such division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.

(c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a residential-light commercial contractor's license. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her discharge. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the license, and such division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

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

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

(2) “Current” means within the last six months.

(2) “Current” means within the last six months.

(3) “ Disciplinary action ” means any final hospital disciplinary action or any final disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Composite Medical Board under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 within the immediately preceding ten-year period. No such disciplinary action taken prior to April 11, 2001, shall be included within the definition of this term.

(3) “ Disciplinary action ” means any final hospital disciplinary action or any final disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Composite Medical Board under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 within the immediately preceding ten-year period. No such disciplinary action taken prior to April 11, 2001, shall be included within the definition of this term.

(4) “Hospital” means a facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care and services for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

(4) “Hospital” means a facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care and services for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

(5) “Hospital privileges” means permission granted by a hospital to a physician to treat patients in that hospital.

(5) “Hospital privileges” means permission granted by a hospital to a physician to treat patients in that hospital.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-15
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the following irreversible procedures and therapies performed on a minor for the treatment of gender dysphoria are prohibited in this state: (1) Sex reassignment surgeries, or any other surgical procedures, that are performed for the purpose of altering primary or secondary sexual characteristics; and (2) Hormone replacement therapies.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the following irreversible procedures and therapies performed on a minor for the treatment of gender dysphoria are prohibited in this state:

(1) Sex reassignment surgeries, or any other surgical procedures, that are performed for the purpose of altering primary or secondary sexual characteristics; and

(1) Sex reassignment surgeries, or any other surgical procedures, that are performed for the purpose of altering primary or secondary sexual characteristics; and

(2) Hormone replacement therapies.

(2) Hormone replacement therapies.

(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations regarding the prohibitions contained in subsection (a) of this Code section, which shall contain limited exceptions for: (1) Treatments for medical conditions other than gender dysphoria or for the purpose of sex reassignment where such treatments are deemed medically necessary; (2) Treatments for individuals born with a medically verifiable disorder of sex development, including individuals born with ambiguous genitalia or chromosomal abnormalities resulting in ambiguity regarding the individual's biological sex; (3) Treatments for individuals with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome; and (4) Continued treatment of minors who are, prior to July 1, 2023, being treated with irreversible hormone replacement therapies.

(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations regarding the prohibitions contained in subsection (a) of this Code section, which shall contain limited exceptions for:

(1) Treatments for medical conditions other than gender dysphoria or for the purpose of sex reassignment where such treatments are deemed medically necessary;

(1) Treatments for medical conditions other than gender dysphoria or for the purpose of sex reassignment where such treatments are deemed medically necessary;

(2) Treatments for individuals born with a medically verifiable disorder of sex development, including individuals born with ambiguous genitalia or chromosomal abnormalities resulting in ambiguity regarding the individual's biological sex;

(2) Treatments for individuals born with a medically verifiable disorder of sex development, including individuals born with ambiguous genitalia or chromosomal abnormalities resulting in ambiguity regarding the individual's biological sex;

(3) Treatments for individuals with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome; and

(3) Treatments for individuals with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome; and

(4) Continued treatment of minors who are, prior to July 1, 2023, being treated with irreversible hormone replacement therapies.

(4) Continued treatment of minors who are, prior to July 1, 2023, being treated with irreversible hormone replacement therapies.

(c) A licensed physician who violates this Code section shall be held administratively accountable to the board for such violation.

(c) A licensed physician who violates this Code section shall be held administratively accountable to the board for such violation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-29 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-29
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-29
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any person who, as owner, as the spouse of an owner, as general partner of a limited partnership, as lessor, or as prospective purchaser or their regular employees, performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by such owner, limited partnership, lessor, or prospective purchaser where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein or any person who manages residential apartment complexes under a contract approved by any federal agency for an organization which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , as defined in Code Section 48-1-2 , provided that such person was engaged in managing such property under such type contract prior to January 1, 1989; (2) An attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney to convey real estate from the owner or lessor; (3) A licensed practicing attorney acting solely as an incident to the practice of law; (4) Any person acting as receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, administrator, executor, or guardian or acting under a court order or under the authority of a will or of a trust instrument; (5) Any officer or employee of a government agency in the conduct of official duties; (6) Any person employed by a public or private utility who performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by the utility employing that person, where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein; (7) Any person who, as owner or through another person engaged by such owner on a full-time basis or as owner of a management company whose principals hold a controlling ownership of such property, provides property management services or community association management services, buys, sells, leases, manages, auctions, or otherwise deals with property owned by such person; (8) Any person employed on a full-time basis by the owner of property for the purpose of providing property management services or community association management services, selling, buying, leasing, managing, auctioning, or otherwise dealing with such property; (8.1) Any person employed on a full-time basis by a community association for the purpose of providing community association management services; (9) Any person acting as a referral agent who is not involved in the actual negotiations, execution of documents, collection of rent, management of property, or other related activity which involves more than the mere referral of one person to another and who: (A) Does not receive a fee for such referral from the party being referred; (B) Does not charge an advance fee; and (C) Does not act as a referral agent in more than three transactions per year; (10) Any individual employed by a broker to assist in property management services on property on which the broker has a written management agreement that the broker procured from and negotiated with the owner, provided that such individual's activities are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee and provided that such activities are limited to one or more of the following: (A) Delivering a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto to any person; (B) Receiving a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto, a security deposit, rental payment, or any related payment for delivery to and made payable to the broker or the owner; (C) Showing a rental unit to any person, provided that the employee is acting under the direct instructions of the broker, and executing leases or rental agreements; (D) Providing information authorized by the broker about a rental unit, a lease application, or a lease; (E) Providing information to a tenant about the status of such tenant's security deposit or rent payments or to an owner about the owner's financial accounts and payments from the owner's tenants; and (F) Performing any ministerial acts that are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee. Any broker utilizing the services of such an employee shall be held responsible under this chapter for the activities of that individual; (11) Any person who provides property management services on properties available for less than 90 days' occupancy by guests or occupants and meets all of the following conditions: (A) The property manager enters into a written agreement with the owner specifying all terms and conditions under which the property is to be managed, the reporting of income and expenses, and the remitting of income to the owner; (B) The management agreement between the property manager and the owner does not allow the property manager to rent or lease the property and any agreement between the property manager and the guest or occupant is not a lease or rental agreement; (C) Any applicable zoning laws do not prohibit short-term occupancy uses of the property; (D) The guest's or occupant's occupancy is for less than 90 days; (E) No deposit exceeds the cost of the rental required for the minimum rental period; (F) The guest or occupant pays any required state or local sales taxes or excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations and the property manager has any required state or local business licenses or permits; (G) The property manager has the authority to specify rooms or units that the guest or occupant will occupy; (H) No extra charge is made for basic utilities; (I) Notice is not required for a guest or occupant to terminate occupancy of the room or unit, except as provided under the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 21 of this title; and (J) The room or unit is not the permanent residence of the guest or occupant; (12) Any person who is a member of a community association and who provides community association management services only to one community association of which such person is a member; (13) Any person who performs only physical maintenance on a property; or (14) A licensed certified public accountant acting solely as an incident to the practice of public accounting.

(a) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter shall not apply to:

(1) Any person who, as owner, as the spouse of an owner, as general partner of a limited partnership, as lessor, or as prospective purchaser or their regular employees, performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by such owner, limited partnership, lessor, or prospective purchaser where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein or any person who manages residential apartment complexes under a contract approved by any federal agency for an organization which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , as defined in Code Section 48-1-2 , provided that such person was engaged in managing such property under such type contract prior to January 1, 1989;

(1) Any person who, as owner, as the spouse of an owner, as general partner of a limited partnership, as lessor, or as prospective purchaser or their regular employees, performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by such owner, limited partnership, lessor, or prospective purchaser where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein or any person who manages residential apartment complexes under a contract approved by any federal agency for an organization which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , as defined in Code Section 48-1-2 , provided that such person was engaged in managing such property under such type contract prior to January 1, 1989;

(2) An attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney to convey real estate from the owner or lessor;

(2) An attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney to convey real estate from the owner or lessor;

(3) A licensed practicing attorney acting solely as an incident to the practice of law;

(3) A licensed practicing attorney acting solely as an incident to the practice of law;

(4) Any person acting as receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, administrator, executor, or guardian or acting under a court order or under the authority of a will or of a trust instrument;

(4) Any person acting as receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, administrator, executor, or guardian or acting under a court order or under the authority of a will or of a trust instrument;

(5) Any officer or employee of a government agency in the conduct of official duties;

(5) Any officer or employee of a government agency in the conduct of official duties;

(6) Any person employed by a public or private utility who performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by the utility employing that person, where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein;

(6) Any person employed by a public or private utility who performs any act with reference to property owned, leased, or to be acquired by the utility employing that person, where such acts are performed in the regular course of, or as incident to, the management of such property and the investment therein;

(7) Any person who, as owner or through another person engaged by such owner on a full-time basis or as owner of a management company whose principals hold a controlling ownership of such property, provides property management services or community association management services, buys, sells, leases, manages, auctions, or otherwise deals with property owned by such person;

(7) Any person who, as owner or through another person engaged by such owner on a full-time basis or as owner of a management company whose principals hold a controlling ownership of such property, provides property management services or community association management services, buys, sells, leases, manages, auctions, or otherwise deals with property owned by such person;

(8) Any person employed on a full-time basis by the owner of property for the purpose of providing property management services or community association management services, selling, buying, leasing, managing, auctioning, or otherwise dealing with such property;

(8) Any person employed on a full-time basis by the owner of property for the purpose of providing property management services or community association management services, selling, buying, leasing, managing, auctioning, or otherwise dealing with such property;

(8.1) Any person employed on a full-time basis by a community association for the purpose of providing community association management services;

(8.1) Any person employed on a full-time basis by a community association for the purpose of providing community association management services;

(9) Any person acting as a referral agent who is not involved in the actual negotiations, execution of documents, collection of rent, management of property, or other related activity which involves more than the mere referral of one person to another and who: (A) Does not receive a fee for such referral from the party being referred; (B) Does not charge an advance fee; and (C) Does not act as a referral agent in more than three transactions per year;

(9) Any person acting as a referral agent who is not involved in the actual negotiations, execution of documents, collection of rent, management of property, or other related activity which involves more than the mere referral of one person to another and who:

(A) Does not receive a fee for such referral from the party being referred;

(A) Does not receive a fee for such referral from the party being referred;

(B) Does not charge an advance fee; and

(B) Does not charge an advance fee; and

(C) Does not act as a referral agent in more than three transactions per year;

(C) Does not act as a referral agent in more than three transactions per year;

(10) Any individual employed by a broker to assist in property management services on property on which the broker has a written management agreement that the broker procured from and negotiated with the owner, provided that such individual's activities are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee and provided that such activities are limited to one or more of the following: (A) Delivering a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto to any person; (B) Receiving a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto, a security deposit, rental payment, or any related payment for delivery to and made payable to the broker or the owner; (C) Showing a rental unit to any person, provided that the employee is acting under the direct instructions of the broker, and executing leases or rental agreements; (D) Providing information authorized by the broker about a rental unit, a lease application, or a lease; (E) Providing information to a tenant about the status of such tenant's security deposit or rent payments or to an owner about the owner's financial accounts and payments from the owner's tenants; and (F) Performing any ministerial acts that are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee. Any broker utilizing the services of such an employee shall be held responsible under this chapter for the activities of that individual;

(10) Any individual employed by a broker to assist in property management services on property on which the broker has a written management agreement that the broker procured from and negotiated with the owner, provided that such individual's activities are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee and provided that such activities are limited to one or more of the following:

(A) Delivering a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto to any person;

(A) Delivering a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto to any person;

(B) Receiving a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto, a security deposit, rental payment, or any related payment for delivery to and made payable to the broker or the owner;

(B) Receiving a lease application, a lease, or any amendment thereto, a security deposit, rental payment, or any related payment for delivery to and made payable to the broker or the owner;

(C) Showing a rental unit to any person, provided that the employee is acting under the direct instructions of the broker, and executing leases or rental agreements;

(C) Showing a rental unit to any person, provided that the employee is acting under the direct instructions of the broker, and executing leases or rental agreements;

(D) Providing information authorized by the broker about a rental unit, a lease application, or a lease;

(D) Providing information authorized by the broker about a rental unit, a lease application, or a lease;

(E) Providing information to a tenant about the status of such tenant's security deposit or rent payments or to an owner about the owner's financial accounts and payments from the owner's tenants; and

(E) Providing information to a tenant about the status of such tenant's security deposit or rent payments or to an owner about the owner's financial accounts and payments from the owner's tenants; and

(F) Performing any ministerial acts that are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee.

(F) Performing any ministerial acts that are explicitly authorized by the broker in a written agreement between the broker and the employee.

Any broker utilizing the services of such an employee shall be held responsible under this chapter for the activities of that individual;

(11) Any person who provides property management services on properties available for less than 90 days' occupancy by guests or occupants and meets all of the following conditions: (A) The property manager enters into a written agreement with the owner specifying all terms and conditions under which the property is to be managed, the reporting of income and expenses, and the remitting of income to the owner; (B) The management agreement between the property manager and the owner does not allow the property manager to rent or lease the property and any agreement between the property manager and the guest or occupant is not a lease or rental agreement; (C) Any applicable zoning laws do not prohibit short-term occupancy uses of the property; (D) The guest's or occupant's occupancy is for less than 90 days; (E) No deposit exceeds the cost of the rental required for the minimum rental period; (F) The guest or occupant pays any required state or local sales taxes or excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations and the property manager has any required state or local business licenses or permits; (G) The property manager has the authority to specify rooms or units that the guest or occupant will occupy; (H) No extra charge is made for basic utilities; (I) Notice is not required for a guest or occupant to terminate occupancy of the room or unit, except as provided under the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 21 of this title; and (J) The room or unit is not the permanent residence of the guest or occupant;

(11) Any person who provides property management services on properties available for less than 90 days' occupancy by guests or occupants and meets all of the following conditions:

(A) The property manager enters into a written agreement with the owner specifying all terms and conditions under which the property is to be managed, the reporting of income and expenses, and the remitting of income to the owner;

(A) The property manager enters into a written agreement with the owner specifying all terms and conditions under which the property is to be managed, the reporting of income and expenses, and the remitting of income to the owner;

(B) The management agreement between the property manager and the owner does not allow the property manager to rent or lease the property and any agreement between the property manager and the guest or occupant is not a lease or rental agreement;

(B) The management agreement between the property manager and the owner does not allow the property manager to rent or lease the property and any agreement between the property manager and the guest or occupant is not a lease or rental agreement;

(C) Any applicable zoning laws do not prohibit short-term occupancy uses of the property;

(C) Any applicable zoning laws do not prohibit short-term occupancy uses of the property;

(D) The guest's or occupant's occupancy is for less than 90 days;

(D) The guest's or occupant's occupancy is for less than 90 days;

(E) No deposit exceeds the cost of the rental required for the minimum rental period;

(E) No deposit exceeds the cost of the rental required for the minimum rental period;

(F) The guest or occupant pays any required state or local sales taxes or excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations and the property manager has any required state or local business licenses or permits;

(F) The guest or occupant pays any required state or local sales taxes or excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations and the property manager has any required state or local business licenses or permits;

(G) The property manager has the authority to specify rooms or units that the guest or occupant will occupy;

(G) The property manager has the authority to specify rooms or units that the guest or occupant will occupy;

(H) No extra charge is made for basic utilities;

(H) No extra charge is made for basic utilities;

(I) Notice is not required for a guest or occupant to terminate occupancy of the room or unit, except as provided under the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 21 of this title; and

(I) Notice is not required for a guest or occupant to terminate occupancy of the room or unit, except as provided under the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 21 of this title; and

(J) The room or unit is not the permanent residence of the guest or occupant;

(J) The room or unit is not the permanent residence of the guest or occupant;

(12) Any person who is a member of a community association and who provides community association management services only to one community association of which such person is a member;

(12) Any person who is a member of a community association and who provides community association management services only to one community association of which such person is a member;

(13) Any person who performs only physical maintenance on a property; or

(13) Any person who performs only physical maintenance on a property; or

(14) A licensed certified public accountant acting solely as an incident to the practice of public accounting.

(14) A licensed certified public accountant acting solely as an incident to the practice of public accounting.

(b) The exceptions provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person, other than an owner or individuals who are full-time employees of the owner, who performs the acts of a broker on property required to be registered under Article 1, 2, or 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44.

(b) The exceptions provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person, other than an owner or individuals who are full-time employees of the owner, who performs the acts of a broker on property required to be registered under Article 1, 2, or 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44.

(c) The exceptions provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person who holds a real estate license.

(c) The exceptions provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any person who holds a real estate license.

(d) The exceptions in subsection (a) of this Code section are not applicable to a person who uses or attempts to use them for the purpose of evading licensure required by this chapter.

(d) The exceptions in subsection (a) of this Code section are not applicable to a person who uses or attempts to use them for the purpose of evading licensure required by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-7
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional engineer to practice or to offer to practice professional engineering in this state.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional engineer to practice or to offer to practice professional engineering in this state.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional land surveyor to practice or to offer to practice land surveying in this state.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional land surveyor to practice or to offer to practice land surveying in this state.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional structural engineer to practice or to offer to practice structural engineering in this state.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a professional structural engineer to practice or to offer to practice structural engineering in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-3
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-2 shall be so classified by the Governor that the terms of office of two shall expire in one year, two in two years, and one in three years from the date of appointment. Annually the Governor shall appoint, to fill vacancies in the five professional positions on the board, licensed practitioners who possess the qualifications specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-2 to serve for a period of five years.

(a) The members of the board provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-2 shall be so classified by the Governor that the terms of office of two shall expire in one year, two in two years, and one in three years from the date of appointment. Annually the Governor shall appoint, to fill vacancies in the five professional positions on the board, licensed practitioners who possess the qualifications specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-2 to serve for a period of five years.

(b) The Governor shall fill vacancies in the board caused by death or otherwise as soon as practicable. Such appointees shall serve for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy is being filled. Before appointing the members of the board, the Governor shall satisfy himself that the appointees are of high character and standing and possess the other qualifications prescribed in this chapter.

(b) The Governor shall fill vacancies in the board caused by death or otherwise as soon as practicable. Such appointees shall serve for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy is being filled. Before appointing the members of the board, the Governor shall satisfy himself that the appointees are of high character and standing and possess the other qualifications prescribed in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-14
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator or laboratory analyst without being duly certified under this chapter.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator or laboratory analyst without being duly certified under this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any water or wastewater treatment plant to be operated in Georgia by a person or persons not certified under this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any water or wastewater treatment plant to be operated in Georgia by a person or persons not certified under this chapter.

(c)(1) Any person violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 for each day during which such violation continues. (2) Any person willfully violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each day during which such violation continues.

(c)(1) Any person violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 for each day during which such violation continues.

(c)(1) Any person violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 for each day during which such violation continues.

(2) Any person willfully violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each day during which such violation continues.

(2) Any person willfully violating this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each day during which such violation continues.

(d) Whenever the director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, he may, upon written request, cause a hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the Board of Natural Resources. Upon a finding that such person has violated any provision of this chapter, such hearing officer shall issue his initial decision and order imposing such civil penalties as are provided in this Code section. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2 .

(d) Whenever the director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, he may, upon written request, cause a hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the Board of Natural Resources. Upon a finding that such person has violated any provision of this chapter, such hearing officer shall issue his initial decision and order imposing such civil penalties as are provided in this Code section. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-23
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the judgment of the commission, any person has engaged in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of the state in the superior court of the county in which venue is proper, to abate and temporarily and permanently to enjoin such acts and practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter. The plaintiff shall not be required to give any bond.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-8
Status: in_force

The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized and directed to create and promulgate rules and regulations which are to be designed to prevent injury and loss of life to spectators while they are observing and viewing motor vehicles engaged in contests of speed or endurance. Such rules and regulations shall provide for certificates of occupancy; periodic inspections by fire inspectors and other experts; corrections of deficiencies in racetrack facilities; standards for grandstands; guardrails; spectator areas; nonspectator areas; flagmen; track surfaces; fences; ambulance service; access highways or roads; fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment and personnel; plans for fire evacuation; accident reporting; damage reporting; storage of flammable and combustible liquids; restricted areas; concession areas; and such other areas of coverage as, in the opinion of the Safety Fire Commissioner, are deemed necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-14
Status: in_force

(a) All licenses shall expire biennially. Each person licensed under this article is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date. Application for renewal shall be completed in the manner prescribed in the rules and regulations of the division director and shall include the payment of a renewal fee. The board may set and require a specific number of continuing education hours for license renewal.

(a) All licenses shall expire biennially. Each person licensed under this article is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date. Application for renewal shall be completed in the manner prescribed in the rules and regulations of the division director and shall include the payment of a renewal fee. The board may set and require a specific number of continuing education hours for license renewal.

(b) The board may provide for late renewal of a license upon payment of a late renewal fee, proof of continuing education as set by the board, and completion of an appropriate form. Any license which is not renewed during the specified renewal period will be revoked for failure to renew. The holder of such a canceled license may apply for and obtain a valid license only upon compliance with all relevant requirements for reinstatement.

(b) The board may provide for late renewal of a license upon payment of a late renewal fee, proof of continuing education as set by the board, and completion of an appropriate form. Any license which is not renewed during the specified renewal period will be revoked for failure to renew. The holder of such a canceled license may apply for and obtain a valid license only upon compliance with all relevant requirements for reinstatement.

(c) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this Code section, but such renewal shall not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity or in other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. If a license revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay the renewal fee and any late fee that may be applicable.

(c) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this Code section, but such renewal shall not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity or in other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. If a license revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay the renewal fee and any late fee that may be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-19
Status: in_force

Each registrant under this chapter, upon issuance of a certificate of registration, may use a seal of such design as is authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend “Registered Professional Geologist” or “Certified (subspecialty) Geologist.” All drawings, reports, or other geologic papers or documents involving the practice of geology, as defined in this chapter, which shall have been prepared or approved by a registered geologist or a subordinate employee under his direction for the use of or for delivery to any person or for public record within this state shall be signed by him and impressed with the seal provided for in this Code section or the seal of a nonresident practicing under this chapter, either of which shall indicate his responsibility for them.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-27 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-27
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-27
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual issued a license or certification under this chapter or providing services under substantial equivalency practice privileges and convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, any other state, or any other country of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 shall be required to notify the board of such conviction within 30 days of such conviction. The failure of such individual to notify the board of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of his or her license or other authorization issued pursuant to this chapter.

(a) Any individual issued a license or certification under this chapter or providing services under substantial equivalency practice privileges and convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, any other state, or any other country of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 shall be required to notify the board of such conviction within 30 days of such conviction. The failure of such individual to notify the board of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of his or her license or other authorization issued pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The board may not suspend the license of an individual because he or she is a borrower in default under the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as determined by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or has been certified by any entity of the federal government for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program.

(b) The board may not suspend the license of an individual because he or she is a borrower in default under the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as determined by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or has been certified by any entity of the federal government for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-70-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-70-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-70.1
Status: in_force

A person who furnishes the board satisfactory proof of being currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in another state and who has applied for, paid the fee for, and been authorized by the board to take the examination required by Code Section 43-11-70 shall be issued a temporary license to practice as a dental hygienist in this state. The temporary license shall be valid from the date of issuance until the results of the first examination scheduled for the applicant are released. If the applicant fails the examination or fails to appear at the examination, the temporary license shall automatically become invalid. No such temporary license shall be issued more than one time nor shall a temporary license be issued to an applicant who has previously failed the examination. If the applicant passes the examination, the temporary license shall remain valid until a license is issued. A temporary license shall be posted and displayed in the place in which the dental hygienist is employed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-22-3
Status: in_force

The registration fee provided for in Code Section 43-22-2 shall be $1.00, which shall be paid to the judge of the probate court at the time of registration by each person, firm, or corporation and by the individual agent and employee of any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of purchasing junk in such county. After the initial payment, a registration fee of $1.00 shall be paid annually by each junk dealer. All fees paid to the judge of the probate court under this chapter shall be and remain the property of the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the probate court shall issue to the person making such payment a proper receipt therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-49-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 49 / Section 43-49-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-49-1
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to identify all used, rebuilt, or reconditioned watches by requiring them to be marked “secondhand,” so as to safeguard the public and prevent the public from being misled when purchasing used, rebuilt, or reconditioned watches and to prevent them from being sold as new watches.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-7
Status: in_force

The department may cancel, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any driver training school's, commercial driver training school's, driver training instructor's, or commercial driver training instructor's license upon good cause being shown and after ten days' notice to the license holder if:

(1) The department is satisfied that the licensee fails to meet the requirements to receive or hold a license under this chapter;

(1) The department is satisfied that the licensee fails to meet the requirements to receive or hold a license under this chapter;

(2) The licensee fails to keep the records required by this chapter;

(2) The licensee fails to keep the records required by this chapter;

(3) The licensee permits fraud or engages in fraudulent practices, with reference to either the applicant or the department, or induces or countenances fraud or fraudulent practices on the part of any applicant for a driver's license or permit;

(3) The licensee permits fraud or engages in fraudulent practices, with reference to either the applicant or the department, or induces or countenances fraud or fraudulent practices on the part of any applicant for a driver's license or permit;

(4) The licensee fails to comply with this chapter or any rule of the department made pursuant thereto;

(4) The licensee fails to comply with this chapter or any rule of the department made pursuant thereto;

(5) The licensee represents himself or herself as an agent or employee of the department or license examiners or uses advertising designed to lead, or which would reasonably have the effect of leading, persons to believe that such licensee is in fact an employee or representative of the department or license examiners;

(5) The licensee represents himself or herself as an agent or employee of the department or license examiners or uses advertising designed to lead, or which would reasonably have the effect of leading, persons to believe that such licensee is in fact an employee or representative of the department or license examiners;

(6) The licensee or any employee or agent of the licensee solicits driver training or commercial driver training instruction in an office of any department of the state having to do with the administration of any law relating to motor vehicles; or

(6) The licensee or any employee or agent of the licensee solicits driver training or commercial driver training instruction in an office of any department of the state having to do with the administration of any law relating to motor vehicles; or

(7) The licensee or any employee or agent serving as a driver training instructor or commercial driver training instructor has had his or her license canceled, suspended, or revoked.

(7) The licensee or any employee or agent serving as a driver training instructor or commercial driver training instructor has had his or her license canceled, suspended, or revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-10
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not apply to a college conducting a driver or commercial driver training course; nor shall it apply to driver improvement schools operated by the state or by a county or municipality.

(a) This chapter shall not apply to a college conducting a driver or commercial driver training course; nor shall it apply to driver improvement schools operated by the state or by a county or municipality.

(b) Any public or private secondary school or private postsecondary school may conduct driver training courses or driver's education programs, subject to the requirement that the provisions of this chapter other than paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-13-4 shall apply to secondary schools and private postsecondary schools conducting driver training courses or driver's education programs and to instructors therefor.

(b) Any public or private secondary school or private postsecondary school may conduct driver training courses or driver's education programs, subject to the requirement that the provisions of this chapter other than paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-13-4 shall apply to secondary schools and private postsecondary schools conducting driver training courses or driver's education programs and to instructors therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-9
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to a person who is actively licensed as a behavior analyst in good standing in another state if such state imposes comparable licensure requirements as those imposed pursuant to this chapter and such state offers reciprocity to individuals licensed in this state. Applicants for reciprocity shall submit proof of current licensure, current certification by a certifying entity, compliance with ethical standards, and satisfactory results on a criminal background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1c-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1C / Section 43-1c-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1C-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Professional Regulation Reform Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-18-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-18-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-18.1
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term “ qualifying experience ” means that an individual has competed in a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, or wrestling for cash as a salary, purse, or prize for such participation.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term “ qualifying experience ” means that an individual has competed in a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, or wrestling for cash as a salary, purse, or prize for such participation.

(b) The commission shall have jurisdiction over any bare knuckle boxing match which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted in this state.

(b) The commission shall have jurisdiction over any bare knuckle boxing match which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted in this state.

(c) Only an individual that has qualifying experience may participate in a bare knuckle boxing match.

(c) Only an individual that has qualifying experience may participate in a bare knuckle boxing match.

(d) Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match shall be prohibited from strikes with any part of the body other than the hands.

(d) Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match shall be prohibited from strikes with any part of the body other than the hands.

(e) Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match may be allowed, at the discretion of the referee, to clinch one another while standing, provided that striking is active.

(e) Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match may be allowed, at the discretion of the referee, to clinch one another while standing, provided that striking is active.

(f) The commission shall have the authority to license organizations that govern, authorize, and promote bare knuckle boxing matches, to inquire as to compliance, to require license and match fees, and to enforce noncompliance and violations.

(f) The commission shall have the authority to license organizations that govern, authorize, and promote bare knuckle boxing matches, to inquire as to compliance, to require license and match fees, and to enforce noncompliance and violations.

(g) The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, protect competitors, and provide for competitive matches by determining basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors in bare knuckle boxing matches.

(g) The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, protect competitors, and provide for competitive matches by determining basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors in bare knuckle boxing matches.

(h) In addition to the powers and duties set out in this article, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this Code section in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and to enforce the provisions of this Code section.

(h) In addition to the powers and duties set out in this article, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this Code section in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” and to enforce the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-288 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-288
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-288
Status: in_force

Any person who operates a pain management clinic in the State of Georgia without a license in violation of this article shall be guilty of a felony.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-20
Status: repealed

It is the intent of the General Assembly that all parts of rules properly adopted under this chapter and Chapter 48 of this title prior to July 1, 1995, which do not conflict with this chapter shall be valid until such time as they are repealed, revised, amended, or otherwise changed under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-202 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-202
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-202
Status: in_force

The board may, at its discretion, license as an orthotist or prosthetist, without examination and on payment of the required fee, an applicant who is an orthotist or prosthetist and is:

(1) Licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory, or country in which the applicant is licensed were, at the date of his or her licensure, equal to or more stringent than the requirements in force in this state on that date; or

(1) Licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory, or country in which the applicant is licensed were, at the date of his or her licensure, equal to or more stringent than the requirements in force in this state on that date; or

(2) Certified as an orthotist or prosthetist by a national certifying organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and has educational and testing standards equal to or more stringent than the licensing requirements of this state.

(2) Certified as an orthotist or prosthetist by a national certifying organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and has educational and testing standards equal to or more stringent than the licensing requirements of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-5
Status: in_force

(a) Each person desiring to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter shall submit an application and applicable fees to the board. An application shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant: (1) Is of good moral character; (2) Conducts his or her professional activities in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards and guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts established by a certifying entity; and (3) Has received satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.

(a) Each person desiring to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter shall submit an application and applicable fees to the board. An application shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Conducts his or her professional activities in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards and guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts established by a certifying entity; and

(2) Conducts his or her professional activities in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards and guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts established by a certifying entity; and

(3) Has received satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.

(3) Has received satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.

(b) An applicant to be a licensed behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant: (1) Has successfully passed a behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity; (2) Holds a master's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; and (3) Maintains active status as a board certified behavior analyst.

(b) An applicant to be a licensed behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant:

(1) Has successfully passed a behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity;

(1) Has successfully passed a behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity;

(2) Holds a master's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; and

(2) Holds a master's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; and

(3) Maintains active status as a board certified behavior analyst.

(3) Maintains active status as a board certified behavior analyst.

(c) An applicant to be a licensed assistant behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant: (1) Has successfully passed an assistant behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity; (2) Holds a bachelor's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; (3) Maintains active status as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and (4) Will have ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst in a manner consistent with the certifying entity's requirements for supervision of board certified assistant behavior analysts.

(c) An applicant to be a licensed assistant behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant:

(1) Has successfully passed an assistant behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity;

(1) Has successfully passed an assistant behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity;

(2) Holds a bachelor's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence;

(2) Holds a bachelor's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence;

(3) Maintains active status as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and

(3) Maintains active status as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and

(4) Will have ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst in a manner consistent with the certifying entity's requirements for supervision of board certified assistant behavior analysts.

(4) Will have ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst in a manner consistent with the certifying entity's requirements for supervision of board certified assistant behavior analysts.

(d) The board shall issue and renew licenses to qualified applicants no later than 90 days after receipt of a complete application or renewal application.

(d) The board shall issue and renew licenses to qualified applicants no later than 90 days after receipt of a complete application or renewal application.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-13
Status: in_force

The provisions of Code Sections 43-1-9 through 43-1-12 relating to points to be allowed to veterans shall apply to any applicant, male or female, who comes within the classes specified in those Code sections except that such provisions shall not apply in any instance to an applicant who has not been honorably discharged.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-11-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-11-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-11.2
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses for auctioneers shall expire biennially as provided in Code Section 43-1-4 . The commission shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of an auctioneer's license under this chapter to complete commission approved continuing education of not more than eight hours biennially.

(a) Licenses for auctioneers shall expire biennially as provided in Code Section 43-1-4 . The commission shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of an auctioneer's license under this chapter to complete commission approved continuing education of not more than eight hours biennially.

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

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

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

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

(d) This Code section shall apply to each biennial renewal cycle which begins after the 1990-1991 renewal.

(d) This Code section shall apply to each biennial renewal cycle which begins after the 1990-1991 renewal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-25-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-25-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-25.1
Status: in_force

(a) The following shall be available to the board and the board's employees and agents, but shall be treated as confidential, not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, and shall not be disclosed without the approval of the board: (1) Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants, except to the applicant; (2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant; and (3) Examination questions and other examination materials.

(a) The following shall be available to the board and the board's employees and agents, but shall be treated as confidential, not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, and shall not be disclosed without the approval of the board:

(1) Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants, except to the applicant;

(1) Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants, except to the applicant;

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant; and

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant; and

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials.

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials.

(b) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes, shall be treated as confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50; provided, however, that such deliberations may be released only to a federal enforcement agency or licensing authority or any other state's enforcement agency or licensing authority.

(b) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes, shall be treated as confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50; provided, however, that such deliberations may be released only to a federal enforcement agency or licensing authority or any other state's enforcement agency or licensing authority.

(c) Releasing the documents pursuant to this Code section shall not subject any otherwise privileged documents to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

(c) Releasing the documents pursuant to this Code section shall not subject any otherwise privileged documents to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-52 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-52
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-52
Status: in_force

Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed annually on or before June 1 of each year or at the date of engaging such business and shall expire on May 31 of each year; and license fees shall be for the full amount of the tax prescribed, regardless of the date such business is begun. Upon the expiration of a license, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to continue such business until a new license for the privilege of engaging in such business is applied for and obtained.
O.C.G.A. § 43-2-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 43-2-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-2-1
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the effectiveness of many regulatory agencies which have been created in this state needs to be evaluated. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a procedure for the review of regulatory agencies to increase their effectiveness and efficiency.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-31-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-31-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-31.1
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be authorized to issue telemedicine licenses to physicians who are licensed in other states but not licensed in this state to engage in the practice of medicine through telemedicine, as defined in Code Section 33-24-56.4 .

(a) The board shall be authorized to issue telemedicine licenses to physicians who are licensed in other states but not licensed in this state to engage in the practice of medicine through telemedicine, as defined in Code Section 33-24-56.4 .

(b) To be eligible for a telemedicine license, the physician shall: (1) Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state; (2) Not have had any disciplinary or other action taken against him or her by any other state or jurisdiction; and (3) Meet such other requirements established by the board pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as deemed necessary by the board to ensure patient safety.

(b) To be eligible for a telemedicine license, the physician shall:

(1) Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state;

(1) Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state;

(2) Not have had any disciplinary or other action taken against him or her by any other state or jurisdiction; and

(2) Not have had any disciplinary or other action taken against him or her by any other state or jurisdiction; and

(3) Meet such other requirements established by the board pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as deemed necessary by the board to ensure patient safety.

(3) Meet such other requirements established by the board pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as deemed necessary by the board to ensure patient safety.

(c) The board shall adopt rules as to the eligibility for and the issuance of a telemedicine license. Such rules shall include limiting licensees to the practice of telemedicine. A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall not be authorized to engage in the practice of medicine while physically present in this state with respect to a patient also physically present in this state; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to consultation provided in response to an emergency.

(c) The board shall adopt rules as to the eligibility for and the issuance of a telemedicine license. Such rules shall include limiting licensees to the practice of telemedicine. A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall not be authorized to engage in the practice of medicine while physically present in this state with respect to a patient also physically present in this state; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to consultation provided in response to an emergency.

(d) A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall immediately notify the board of any restrictions placed on his or her license or revocation of his or her license by a licensing board or entity in another state.

(d) A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall immediately notify the board of any restrictions placed on his or her license or revocation of his or her license by a licensing board or entity in another state.

(e) A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall be required to comply with all applicable requirements of the laws of this state relating to the maintenance of patient records and the confidentiality of patient information, regardless of where such physician may be located and regardless of where or how the records of any patient located in this state are maintained.

(e) A person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall be required to comply with all applicable requirements of the laws of this state relating to the maintenance of patient records and the confidentiality of patient information, regardless of where such physician may be located and regardless of where or how the records of any patient located in this state are maintained.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations of the board.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a person issued a telemedicine license pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations of the board.

(g) The license of any person who violates this Code section shall be subject to revocation by the board after notice and opportunity for hearing.

(g) The license of any person who violates this Code section shall be subject to revocation by the board after notice and opportunity for hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-20
Status: in_force

Any person who dispenses or sells hearing aid devices or instruments without a license or who otherwise is in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this chapter, such misdemeanor shall be considered a crime involving moral turpitude.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-30
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of every hotel keeper or innkeeper to furnish clean bed linens, unused by any other person since the last laundering thereof, on all beds assigned to the use of any guest or patron of such inn or hotel.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-11
Status: in_force

An athlete agent who violates Code Section 43-4A-14 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, by imprisonment of one to five years, or both such fine and imprisonment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-29 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-29
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-29
Status: in_force

A professional licensing board shall not suspend the license of a person licensed by that board because he or she is a borrower in default under the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as determined by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or because he or she has been certified by any entity of the federal government for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Podiatry Practice Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-8-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 43-8-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8-2
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the authorizations and limitations of this Code section, the governing authority of each local government in this state shall have the power by ordinance or resolution to license, regulate, and tax billiard rooms within its respective area of operation.

(a) Subject to the authorizations and limitations of this Code section, the governing authority of each local government in this state shall have the power by ordinance or resolution to license, regulate, and tax billiard rooms within its respective area of operation.

(b) If ordinances or resolutions of local governments regulating billiard rooms are adopted, such ordinances or resolutions shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) A license fee shall be consistent with the cost of regulation of billiard rooms and business taxes assessed upon billiard rooms shall be established on the same basis as such taxes are imposed for similar types of businesses, provided that a license fee may be imposed on a billiard room which is operated as part of another business or activity licensed by a local government; (2) An ordinance or resolution which prohibits the operation of billiard rooms during specified hours shall not apply to a business which includes a billiard room if the billiard room is not operated during the prohibited hours; provided, however, no ordinance or resolution controlling the hours of operation of billiard rooms shall prohibit their operation from 6:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight; (3) Any ordinance or resolution which prohibits alcoholic beverages from being sold, served, or allowed to be used in or on the premises of billiard rooms or any place operated in connection therewith shall not apply if such premises or establishment is an establishment which is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages and derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross revenues from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that if alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink for consumption on the premises of a billiard room, the governing authority of a local government may prohibit the sale, serving, or use of alcoholic beverages therein unless the establishment derives at least 75 percent of its revenue from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; and (4) No local government may prohibit billiard rooms or the playing of billiards in any business which neither sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises nor engages in package sales of such beverages nor allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.

(b) If ordinances or resolutions of local governments regulating billiard rooms are adopted, such ordinances or resolutions shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) A license fee shall be consistent with the cost of regulation of billiard rooms and business taxes assessed upon billiard rooms shall be established on the same basis as such taxes are imposed for similar types of businesses, provided that a license fee may be imposed on a billiard room which is operated as part of another business or activity licensed by a local government;

(1) A license fee shall be consistent with the cost of regulation of billiard rooms and business taxes assessed upon billiard rooms shall be established on the same basis as such taxes are imposed for similar types of businesses, provided that a license fee may be imposed on a billiard room which is operated as part of another business or activity licensed by a local government;

(2) An ordinance or resolution which prohibits the operation of billiard rooms during specified hours shall not apply to a business which includes a billiard room if the billiard room is not operated during the prohibited hours; provided, however, no ordinance or resolution controlling the hours of operation of billiard rooms shall prohibit their operation from 6:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight;

(2) An ordinance or resolution which prohibits the operation of billiard rooms during specified hours shall not apply to a business which includes a billiard room if the billiard room is not operated during the prohibited hours; provided, however, no ordinance or resolution controlling the hours of operation of billiard rooms shall prohibit their operation from 6:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight;

(3) Any ordinance or resolution which prohibits alcoholic beverages from being sold, served, or allowed to be used in or on the premises of billiard rooms or any place operated in connection therewith shall not apply if such premises or establishment is an establishment which is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages and derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross revenues from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that if alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink for consumption on the premises of a billiard room, the governing authority of a local government may prohibit the sale, serving, or use of alcoholic beverages therein unless the establishment derives at least 75 percent of its revenue from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; and

(3) Any ordinance or resolution which prohibits alcoholic beverages from being sold, served, or allowed to be used in or on the premises of billiard rooms or any place operated in connection therewith shall not apply if such premises or establishment is an establishment which is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages and derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross revenues from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that if alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink for consumption on the premises of a billiard room, the governing authority of a local government may prohibit the sale, serving, or use of alcoholic beverages therein unless the establishment derives at least 75 percent of its revenue from the sale of products or services other than alcoholic beverages; and

(4) No local government may prohibit billiard rooms or the playing of billiards in any business which neither sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises nor engages in package sales of such beverages nor allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.

(4) No local government may prohibit billiard rooms or the playing of billiards in any business which neither sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises nor engages in package sales of such beverages nor allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, municipal corporations and counties may impose reasonable regulations, suspension and revocation of licenses under the same standards that are applicable to other businesses licensed by the municipality or county.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, municipal corporations and counties may impose reasonable regulations, suspension and revocation of licenses under the same standards that are applicable to other businesses licensed by the municipality or county.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-32
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall prohibit a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction from:

(1) Licensing or regulating other businesses that are not massage therapy businesses;

(1) Licensing or regulating other businesses that are not massage therapy businesses;

(2) Enacting advertising restrictions on massage therapy businesses to protect the public; provided, however, that this shall not include any restrictions on the content of advertising beyond what is included in Code Section 43-24A-15 ;

(2) Enacting advertising restrictions on massage therapy businesses to protect the public; provided, however, that this shall not include any restrictions on the content of advertising beyond what is included in Code Section 43-24A-15 ;

(3) Inspecting massage therapy businesses; provided, however, that this shall not be construed to authorize the review of client records protected by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; or

(3) Inspecting massage therapy businesses; provided, however, that this shall not be construed to authorize the review of client records protected by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; or

(4) Prohibiting and prosecuting illicit, immoral, prurient, or illegal activities or sexual activity in the operation or on the premises of a massage therapy business.

(4) Prohibiting and prosecuting illicit, immoral, prurient, or illegal activities or sexual activity in the operation or on the premises of a massage therapy business.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-22-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-22-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-22.1
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require that each broker who provides community association management services under this chapter and who collects, controls, has access to, or disburses community association funds shall at all times provide or be covered by a fidelity bond or fidelity insurance coverage protecting the community associations being managed by the broker against loss of any funds belonging to those community associations being held or controlled by the broker.

(a) The commission may require that each broker who provides community association management services under this chapter and who collects, controls, has access to, or disburses community association funds shall at all times provide or be covered by a fidelity bond or fidelity insurance coverage protecting the community associations being managed by the broker against loss of any funds belonging to those community associations being held or controlled by the broker.

(b) The commission shall establish through its rules and regulations the criteria that such fidelity bonds or fidelity insurance, if required, must meet.

(b) The commission shall establish through its rules and regulations the criteria that such fidelity bonds or fidelity insurance, if required, must meet.

(c) Each broker providing community association management services shall maintain a copy of any mandatory fidelity bond or fidelity insurance policy and a current certificate of each such bond or insurance policy showing current coverage, shall provide a copy thereof to the community association, and shall produce a copy thereof at the reasonable request of the commission or any of its agents for their inspection.

(c) Each broker providing community association management services shall maintain a copy of any mandatory fidelity bond or fidelity insurance policy and a current certificate of each such bond or insurance policy showing current coverage, shall provide a copy thereof to the community association, and shall produce a copy thereof at the reasonable request of the commission or any of its agents for their inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created and established a board to be known as the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board shall be composed of five practicing chiropractors who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State and confirmation by the Senate. Such members shall be of good moral character, residents of the state, and graduates of chartered chiropractic schools or colleges requiring actual attendance in same and shall have practiced chiropractic continuously and resided in the state for a period of at least five years.

(a) There is created and established a board to be known as the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board shall be composed of five practicing chiropractors who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State and confirmation by the Senate. Such members shall be of good moral character, residents of the state, and graduates of chartered chiropractic schools or colleges requiring actual attendance in same and shall have practiced chiropractic continuously and resided in the state for a period of at least five years.

(b) The board shall, in addition to the five members provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, consist of a sixth member who shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large and who shall not be in any way connected to practicing chiropractic. The initial term for such member shall expire June 30, 1983; successors appointed on or after July 1, 1995, shall be appointed for a term of five years.

(b) The board shall, in addition to the five members provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, consist of a sixth member who shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large and who shall not be in any way connected to practicing chiropractic. The initial term for such member shall expire June 30, 1983; successors appointed on or after July 1, 1995, shall be appointed for a term of five years.

(c) On or after July 1, 1995, not more than one member of the board shall be appointed who resides in any one congressional district, with the exception of the member appointed from the public at large. Board members appointed on or after July 1, 1995, shall be appointed for terms of five years and may be appointed to serve for no more than two consecutive five-year terms in addition to any unexpired term of office that member may have filled.

(c) On or after July 1, 1995, not more than one member of the board shall be appointed who resides in any one congressional district, with the exception of the member appointed from the public at large. Board members appointed on or after July 1, 1995, shall be appointed for terms of five years and may be appointed to serve for no more than two consecutive five-year terms in addition to any unexpired term of office that member may have filled.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-28 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-28
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-28
Status: in_force

Upon written application after a hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” the board may recertificate a certified public accountant whose certification has been revoked or may reissue or modify the suspension of a license or substantial equivalency practice privileges which have been revoked or suspended.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-29 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-29
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-29
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board may issue, in its discretion, without examination, a teacher's license to licensed physicians of other states and foreign countries for the sole purpose of teaching or demonstrating medicine in a board approved medical college or its affiliated clinic in this state. If issued after January 1, 1999, a teacher's license shall be valid for up to two years and may only be renewed, at the board's discretion, for one additional year.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-73 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-73
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-73
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses for the operation of funeral establishments and of crematories shall expire biennially unless the owner or proprietor of a licensed funeral establishment or crematory applies to the board to renew the license prior to its expiration. The application shall show the name of the funeral establishment or crematory; the names and addresses of all owners or, if the owner is a corporation, the names and addresses of all officers and directors of the corporation; and the names of all licensed embalmers and funeral directors who own or are employed by such funeral establishment or crematory or are otherwise connected therewith, together with the date of issue and the number of the license of each registered embalmer and funeral director as required. If the renewal fee prescribed by the board has been paid and the funeral establishment or crematory meets the other requirements of this article, the board shall issue a license; otherwise it shall be unlawful for any funeral establishment or crematory to operate in this state. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a crematory to employ an embalmer in order to be licensed.

(a) Licenses for the operation of funeral establishments and of crematories shall expire biennially unless the owner or proprietor of a licensed funeral establishment or crematory applies to the board to renew the license prior to its expiration. The application shall show the name of the funeral establishment or crematory; the names and addresses of all owners or, if the owner is a corporation, the names and addresses of all officers and directors of the corporation; and the names of all licensed embalmers and funeral directors who own or are employed by such funeral establishment or crematory or are otherwise connected therewith, together with the date of issue and the number of the license of each registered embalmer and funeral director as required. If the renewal fee prescribed by the board has been paid and the funeral establishment or crematory meets the other requirements of this article, the board shall issue a license; otherwise it shall be unlawful for any funeral establishment or crematory to operate in this state. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require a crematory to employ an embalmer in order to be licensed.

(b) Whenever there is a change in ownership of a funeral establishment or crematory, the board shall be notified within 15 days prior to the proposed change upon a form provided by the board.

(b) Whenever there is a change in ownership of a funeral establishment or crematory, the board shall be notified within 15 days prior to the proposed change upon a form provided by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-5
Status: in_force

(a) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene services furnished by certified associate industrial hygienists unless the industrial hygiene services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified associate industrial hygienist.

(a) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene services furnished by certified associate industrial hygienists unless the industrial hygiene services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified associate industrial hygienist.

(b) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of health physics services furnished by certified health physicists unless the health physics services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified health physicist.

(b) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of health physics services furnished by certified health physicists unless the health physics services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified health physicist.

(c) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene services furnished by certified industrial hygienists unless the industrial hygiene services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified industrial hygienist.

(c) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene services furnished by certified industrial hygienists unless the industrial hygiene services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified industrial hygienist.

(d) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of safety services furnished by certified safety professionals unless the safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified safety professional.

(d) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of safety services furnished by certified safety professionals unless the safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a certified safety professional.

(e) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene or safety services furnished by occupational health and safety technologists unless the industrial hygiene or safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of an occupational health and safety technologist.

(e) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene or safety services furnished by occupational health and safety technologists unless the industrial hygiene or safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of an occupational health and safety technologist.

(f) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of radiation protection services furnished by registered radiation protection technologists unless the radiation protection services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a registered radiation protection technologist.

(f) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of radiation protection services furnished by registered radiation protection technologists unless the radiation protection services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a registered radiation protection technologist.

(g) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene or safety services furnished by construction health and safety technicians unless the industrial hygiene or safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a construction health and safety technician.

(g) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene or safety services furnished by construction health and safety technicians unless the industrial hygiene or safety services are provided by or under the direct supervision of a construction health and safety technician.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-36 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-36
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-36
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to pass upon the good standing and reputation of any medical school or osteopathic medical school. Only such medical schools or osteopathic medical schools will be considered in good standing that possess a full and complete faculty for the teaching of medicine, surgery, and obstetrics in all their branches; that afford their students adequate clinical and hospital facilities; that have adequate curricula as determined by the board in its discretion; that fulfill all their published promises, requirements, and other claims respecting advantages to their students and the course of instruction; that exact a preliminary educational requirement equal to that specified by this article; that require students to furnish testimonials of good moral standing; and that give advanced standing only on cards from accredited medical schools or osteopathic medical schools. In determining the reputation of the medical school or osteopathic medical school, the right to investigate and make a personal inspection of the same is authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-300 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-300
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-300
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-5
Status: in_force

The real estate license of the real estate commissioner and all other employees of the commission who are licensed by the commission shall be on inactive status during the time of their employment with the commission. The commissioner or such employees will not be required to pay a fee to keep their licenses on an inactive status. Such license shall be taken off the inactive status and returned to the commissioner or employee when his employment is terminated.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-50
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity who practices dentistry in this state without obtaining a license to practice from the board shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment from two to five years, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-6
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall: (1) Be a full-time employee of the State Accounting Office and shall serve as the secretary of the board. He or she shall be an individual of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the board may require; (2) Take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of the office; (3) Keep all records related to the board; (4) With the approval of the board, employ and fix the compensation of individuals as deemed necessary to assist in the duties of the board. If an employee will serve as an investigator, he or she shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be examined or investigated, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, and taxes, that is acceptable to the board; (5) Schedule the time and location for all examinations and hearings; (6) Maintain a schedule of all meetings and hearings of the board that shall be available for public review; and (7) Make a report to the Governor on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request.

(a) The executive director shall:

(1) Be a full-time employee of the State Accounting Office and shall serve as the secretary of the board. He or she shall be an individual of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the board may require;

(1) Be a full-time employee of the State Accounting Office and shall serve as the secretary of the board. He or she shall be an individual of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the board may require;

(2) Take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of the office;

(2) Take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of the office;

(3) Keep all records related to the board;

(3) Keep all records related to the board;

(4) With the approval of the board, employ and fix the compensation of individuals as deemed necessary to assist in the duties of the board. If an employee will serve as an investigator, he or she shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be examined or investigated, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, and taxes, that is acceptable to the board;

(4) With the approval of the board, employ and fix the compensation of individuals as deemed necessary to assist in the duties of the board. If an employee will serve as an investigator, he or she shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be examined or investigated, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, and taxes, that is acceptable to the board;

(5) Schedule the time and location for all examinations and hearings;

(5) Schedule the time and location for all examinations and hearings;

(6) Maintain a schedule of all meetings and hearings of the board that shall be available for public review; and

(6) Maintain a schedule of all meetings and hearings of the board that shall be available for public review; and

(7) Make a report to the Governor on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request.

(7) Make a report to the Governor on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request.

(b) With the approval of the board, the executive director may contract with any person or agency who is not an employee of the State Accounting Office to implement any provision of this chapter and to fulfill the responsibilities of the board.

(b) With the approval of the board, the executive director may contract with any person or agency who is not an employee of the State Accounting Office to implement any provision of this chapter and to fulfill the responsibilities of the board.

(c) The executive director and other board employees shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties in the same manner as other employees of this state and shall receive payment of the same in the manner provided for the board.

(c) The executive director and other board employees shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties in the same manner as other employees of this state and shall receive payment of the same in the manner provided for the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-2-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 43-2-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-2-4
Status: in_force

(a) The state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of any regulatory agency upon the request of a standing committee of the House or the Senate to which a regulatory agency is assigned. This audit shall include, without being limited to, a summary listing of the audit findings and a determination regarding each finding as to whether the regulatory agency, the division director, or both, or some other entity exercises major responsibilities in the area relating to the finding.

(a) The state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of any regulatory agency upon the request of a standing committee of the House or the Senate to which a regulatory agency is assigned. This audit shall include, without being limited to, a summary listing of the audit findings and a determination regarding each finding as to whether the regulatory agency, the division director, or both, or some other entity exercises major responsibilities in the area relating to the finding.

(b) A copy of each performance audit conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be submitted, within 15 days after completion, to: (1) Each member of the Senate and House standing committees to which the regulatory agency has been assigned for review under this chapter; (2) The presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives; (3) The Governor, the Attorney General, and the legislative counsel; (4) The chairperson of the audited regulatory agency; and (5) The division director.

(b) A copy of each performance audit conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be submitted, within 15 days after completion, to:

(1) Each member of the Senate and House standing committees to which the regulatory agency has been assigned for review under this chapter;

(1) Each member of the Senate and House standing committees to which the regulatory agency has been assigned for review under this chapter;

(2) The presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives;

(2) The presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives;

(3) The Governor, the Attorney General, and the legislative counsel;

(3) The Governor, the Attorney General, and the legislative counsel;

(4) The chairperson of the audited regulatory agency; and

(4) The chairperson of the audited regulatory agency; and

(5) The division director.

(5) The division director.

(c) Within 30 days after submission of the performance audit, the regulatory agency and the division director shall each submit a written response as to each audit finding in those areas in which that agency or division director has been determined by the audit to exercise major responsibilities. Such response shall include, without being limited to, the following: (1) Whether or not the agency or division director agrees with that finding and the reasons therefor; (2) What steps have been or will be taken to address each issue raised in each finding, whether the steps are regulatory or proposed statutory changes, and the proposed effective date of any such regulatory changes; and (3) If no steps have been or will be taken to address any issues raised in the finding, the reasons therefor.

(c) Within 30 days after submission of the performance audit, the regulatory agency and the division director shall each submit a written response as to each audit finding in those areas in which that agency or division director has been determined by the audit to exercise major responsibilities. Such response shall include, without being limited to, the following:

(1) Whether or not the agency or division director agrees with that finding and the reasons therefor;

(1) Whether or not the agency or division director agrees with that finding and the reasons therefor;

(2) What steps have been or will be taken to address each issue raised in each finding, whether the steps are regulatory or proposed statutory changes, and the proposed effective date of any such regulatory changes; and

(2) What steps have been or will be taken to address each issue raised in each finding, whether the steps are regulatory or proposed statutory changes, and the proposed effective date of any such regulatory changes; and

(3) If no steps have been or will be taken to address any issues raised in the finding, the reasons therefor.

(3) If no steps have been or will be taken to address any issues raised in the finding, the reasons therefor.

(d) At the request of a standing committee assigned review, that response shall be updated and resubmitted by the division director and audited regulatory agency.

(d) At the request of a standing committee assigned review, that response shall be updated and resubmitted by the division director and audited regulatory agency.

(e) Responses required by subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall be submitted to those persons designated in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section to receive copies of performance audits.

(e) Responses required by subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall be submitted to those persons designated in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section to receive copies of performance audits.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-21-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-21-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-21.2
Status: in_force

(a) All dentists licensed to practice in Georgia shall submit a complete report to the board of any morbidity or mortality occurring in the course of such dentist's practice or other injury which results in temporary or permanent physical injury requiring any period of hospitalization. This report shall be filed with the board no later than 30 days following such incident and shall contain such information as the board shall deem necessary to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

(a) All dentists licensed to practice in Georgia shall submit a complete report to the board of any morbidity or mortality occurring in the course of such dentist's practice or other injury which results in temporary or permanent physical injury requiring any period of hospitalization. This report shall be filed with the board no later than 30 days following such incident and shall contain such information as the board shall deem necessary to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

(b) Any report received by the board pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the limitations on disclosure set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-11-47 .

(b) Any report received by the board pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the limitations on disclosure set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-11-47 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-8b-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 43-8b-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8B-8
Status: in_force

Any complaints received by the board shall be investigated within 30 days of receipt. If such investigation shows that there may be a violation of Code Section 10-14-17 or 10-14-18 or any felony violation of state or federal criminal law, there shall be an affirmative obligation on behalf of the board to provide notice of such potential illegalities within seven days to the Attorney General's office and to the sheriff's office in the county in which any of the illegalities are believed to have occurred in whole or in part. Upon receiving such notification, the Attorney General shall within a reasonable time period not to exceed 60 days conduct a review of such complaint and provide the appropriate prosecuting attorney within any jurisdiction in which any illegalities are believed to have occurred, in whole or in part, with relevant information uncovered during the course of the investigation that the prosecuting attorney requests.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-11
Status: in_force

Every person who receives or has received a license to practice chiropractic from the board shall pay the board on or before the renewal date a fee in an amount established by the board, payment of which shall renew his or her license to practice chiropractic for the ensuing two years, provided that the board has satisfactory evidence that the applicant for renewal has completed a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education per year as approved by the board. All chiropractic colleges teaching an approved course of instruction shall be classified as approved.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-18
Status: in_force

(a) In the case of a professional engineer, the certificate of registration shall authorize the practice of professional engineering. In the case of a professional land surveyor, the license shall authorize the practice of land surveying. In the case of a registered professional structural engineer, the certificate of registration shall authorize the practice of structural engineering. A certificate of registration or license shall show the full name of the registrant or licensee, shall have a serial number, and shall be signed by the chairperson of the board and the executive director under the seal of the board.

(a) In the case of a professional engineer, the certificate of registration shall authorize the practice of professional engineering. In the case of a professional land surveyor, the license shall authorize the practice of land surveying. In the case of a registered professional structural engineer, the certificate of registration shall authorize the practice of structural engineering. A certificate of registration or license shall show the full name of the registrant or licensee, shall have a serial number, and shall be signed by the chairperson of the board and the executive director under the seal of the board.

(b) The issuance of a certificate of registration or license by the board shall be evidence that the individual named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a professional engineer or a professional land surveyor, as the case may be, as long as the certificate or license remains unrevoked, unexpired, or unaffected by other discipline imposed by the board.

(b) The issuance of a certificate of registration or license by the board shall be evidence that the individual named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a professional engineer or a professional land surveyor, as the case may be, as long as the certificate or license remains unrevoked, unexpired, or unaffected by other discipline imposed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-63 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-63
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-63
Status: in_force

The executive director of the Georgia Board of Nursing shall serve as the Nurse Licensure Compact administrator for this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-15
Status: in_force

(a) Applications for certificates, certificates of registration, and licenses shall be made under oath to the board and shall contain such information in the form and manner as shall be prescribed by the board. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount prescribed by the board.

(a) Applications for certificates, certificates of registration, and licenses shall be made under oath to the board and shall contain such information in the form and manner as shall be prescribed by the board. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount prescribed by the board.

(b) No individual shall be eligible for a certificate, a certificate of registration, or a license under this chapter who is not of good character and reputation.

(b) No individual shall be eligible for a certificate, a certificate of registration, or a license under this chapter who is not of good character and reputation.

(c) If the board denies an application on the ground that the applicant lacks the requisite experience to admit him or her to the examination, the board may impose on the applicant a period of deferment on the filing of a new application, during which period the board shall not be required to accept for filing a new application by the applicant. The period of deferment shall not exceed the time reasonably required to acquire the requisite experience.

(c) If the board denies an application on the ground that the applicant lacks the requisite experience to admit him or her to the examination, the board may impose on the applicant a period of deferment on the filing of a new application, during which period the board shall not be required to accept for filing a new application by the applicant. The period of deferment shall not exceed the time reasonably required to acquire the requisite experience.

(d) An application shall contain the names of not less than five individuals, not related to the applicant by blood or marriage, of whom at least three shall be professional engineers or professional land surveyors having personal knowledge of the experience on which the applicant predicates his or her qualifications.

(d) An application shall contain the names of not less than five individuals, not related to the applicant by blood or marriage, of whom at least three shall be professional engineers or professional land surveyors having personal knowledge of the experience on which the applicant predicates his or her qualifications.

(e) Experience required under this chapter shall be of a character and nature approved by the board and consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

(e) Experience required under this chapter shall be of a character and nature approved by the board and consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Real Estate Commission, which shall be composed of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a term of five years. Any such appointments made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until acted upon by the Senate. Five of the members shall be licensees who shall have been residents of this state and actively engaged in the real estate business for five years. The sixth member of the commission shall have no connection with the real estate industry whatsoever but shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

(a) There is created the Georgia Real Estate Commission, which shall be composed of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a term of five years. Any such appointments made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until acted upon by the Senate. Five of the members shall be licensees who shall have been residents of this state and actively engaged in the real estate business for five years. The sixth member of the commission shall have no connection with the real estate industry whatsoever but shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

(b) Members of the commission shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment of a successor for the unexpired term of office by the Governor. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the commission. The commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairperson and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry this chapter into effect. The commission shall meet at least once a month, or as often as is necessary, and remain in session as long as the chairperson thereof shall deem it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the commission. Members of the commission or others may be designated by the chairperson of the commission, in a spirit of cooperation and coordination, to confer with similar commissions of other states, attend interstate meetings, and generally do such acts and things as may seem advisable to the commission in the advancement of the profession and the standards of the real estate business.

(b) Members of the commission shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment of a successor for the unexpired term of office by the Governor. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the commission. The commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairperson and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry this chapter into effect. The commission shall meet at least once a month, or as often as is necessary, and remain in session as long as the chairperson thereof shall deem it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the commission. Members of the commission or others may be designated by the chairperson of the commission, in a spirit of cooperation and coordination, to confer with similar commissions of other states, attend interstate meetings, and generally do such acts and things as may seem advisable to the commission in the advancement of the profession and the standards of the real estate business.

(c) A member of the commission shall recuse himself or herself from voting on matters in which the member has a conflict of interest. Whenever an investigation authorized by this chapter results in the commission's initiating a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” against a member, such member shall be recused from voting on such matter and may not discuss such matter with other commission members or be present when the commission discusses or votes on such matter.

(c) A member of the commission shall recuse himself or herself from voting on matters in which the member has a conflict of interest. Whenever an investigation authorized by this chapter results in the commission's initiating a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” against a member, such member shall be recused from voting on such matter and may not discuss such matter with other commission members or be present when the commission discusses or votes on such matter.

(d) The Governor, after giving notice and an opportunity for a hearing, may remove from office any member of the commission for any of the following: (1) Inability to perform or neglecting to perform the duties required of members; (2) Incompetence; (3) Dishonest conduct; or (4) Having a disciplinary sanction, other than a citation or a letter of findings authorized by this chapter, imposed by any professional licensing agency on such member's right to practice a trade or profession.

(d) The Governor, after giving notice and an opportunity for a hearing, may remove from office any member of the commission for any of the following:

(1) Inability to perform or neglecting to perform the duties required of members;

(1) Inability to perform or neglecting to perform the duties required of members;

(2) Incompetence;

(2) Incompetence;

(3) Dishonest conduct; or

(3) Dishonest conduct; or

(4) Having a disciplinary sanction, other than a citation or a letter of findings authorized by this chapter, imposed by any professional licensing agency on such member's right to practice a trade or profession.

(4) Having a disciplinary sanction, other than a citation or a letter of findings authorized by this chapter, imposed by any professional licensing agency on such member's right to practice a trade or profession.

(e) The commission is authorized to pass rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, relating to the professional conduct of licensees and the administration of this chapter.

(e) The commission is authorized to pass rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, relating to the professional conduct of licensees and the administration of this chapter.

(f) Each member of the commission shall receive as compensation for each day actually spent on his or her official duties at scheduled meetings and time actually required in traveling to and from its meetings, not to exceed one day's traveling time, the sum of $25.00 and his or her actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his or her official duties.

(f) Each member of the commission shall receive as compensation for each day actually spent on his or her official duties at scheduled meetings and time actually required in traveling to and from its meetings, not to exceed one day's traveling time, the sum of $25.00 and his or her actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his or her official duties.

(g) The commission, through its chairperson, shall file a written report with the Governor and a copy thereof with both houses of the General Assembly on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year. The Governor may request a preliminary report prior to such an annual report. The report shall include a summary of all actions taken by the commission, a financial report of income and disbursements, staff personnel, and number of persons licensed by the commission. The report shall further delineate steps taken in education and research to disseminate information so that all licensees can be better informed in order to protect the public. The commission shall also outline a program of education and research for each ensuing year, for which a line appropriation shall be requested.

(g) The commission, through its chairperson, shall file a written report with the Governor and a copy thereof with both houses of the General Assembly on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year. The Governor may request a preliminary report prior to such an annual report. The report shall include a summary of all actions taken by the commission, a financial report of income and disbursements, staff personnel, and number of persons licensed by the commission. The report shall further delineate steps taken in education and research to disseminate information so that all licensees can be better informed in order to protect the public. The commission shall also outline a program of education and research for each ensuing year, for which a line appropriation shall be requested.

(h) The commission shall be a budget unit as defined in Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act”; provided, however, that the commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the office of the Secretary of State.

(h) The commission shall be a budget unit as defined in Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the “Budget Act”; provided, however, that the commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the office of the Secretary of State.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-13
Status: in_force

Individuals who hold certified public accountant certificates, live permits, or licenses issued prior to July 1, 2014, under the laws of this state as they existed on June 30, 2014, shall not be required to undergo recertification or relicensure under this chapter but shall otherwise be subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter. Such certificates, live permits, and licenses issued prior to July 1, 2014, shall be considered certificates, live permits, and licenses issued under and subject to this chapter for all purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-3
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall maintain a current list of all registered trauma scene waste management practitioners on the Secretary of State's website.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-13
Status: in_force

A licensee may, in lieu of providing his or her home address, provide the board a legitimate business address for purposes of the public information made available by the board with regard to licensed registered professional nurses.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-7-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-7-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-7.1
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual, firm, association, company, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged in the private security business and licensed pursuant to Code Section 43-38-6 shall be required to maintain registration records of all guards, watchmen, or patrolmen who are unarmed pursuant to rules and regulations of the board. A licensee shall not be required to register such unarmed employees with the board. Unarmed employees shall be required to complete a certain number of hours of training as prescribed by the board, and a record of such training shall be maintained with the registration records of such employees.

(a) Any individual, firm, association, company, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged in the private security business and licensed pursuant to Code Section 43-38-6 shall be required to maintain registration records of all guards, watchmen, or patrolmen who are unarmed pursuant to rules and regulations of the board. A licensee shall not be required to register such unarmed employees with the board. Unarmed employees shall be required to complete a certain number of hours of training as prescribed by the board, and a record of such training shall be maintained with the registration records of such employees.

(b) The licensee shall forward fingerprints received from each prospective registrant to the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of criminal identification through the fingerprint system of identification established by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the fingerprint system of investigation established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) The licensee shall forward fingerprints received from each prospective registrant to the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of criminal identification through the fingerprint system of identification established by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the fingerprint system of investigation established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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

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

(d) At such times as the board may require, fingerprint cards of registrants may be periodically reprocessed by a licensee to identify criminal convictions subsequent to registration.

(d) At such times as the board may require, fingerprint cards of registrants may be periodically reprocessed by a licensee to identify criminal convictions subsequent to registration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Applied behavior analysis ” means the design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications by a behavior analyst, to produce socially significant improvements in behavior.

(1) “ Applied behavior analysis ” means the design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications by a behavior analyst, to produce socially significant improvements in behavior.

(2) “ Behavior technician ” means a paraprofessional who practices under the extended authority, close and ongoing supervision, and responsibility of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst and delivers services as assigned by such licensee but does not design assessment or intervention plans or procedures.

(2) “ Behavior technician ” means a paraprofessional who practices under the extended authority, close and ongoing supervision, and responsibility of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst and delivers services as assigned by such licensee but does not design assessment or intervention plans or procedures.

(3) “ Board ” means the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board created pursuant to this chapter.

(3) “ Board ” means the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board created pursuant to this chapter.

(4) “ Board certified ” means a certification issued by a certifying entity to a practitioner of applied behavior analysis demonstrating that such practitioner meets specific requirements.

(4) “ Board certified ” means a certification issued by a certifying entity to a practitioner of applied behavior analysis demonstrating that such practitioner meets specific requirements.

(5) “ Certifying entity ” means the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor, or another entity that conducts programs to certify professional practitioners of behavior analysis that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as identified by the board.

(5) “ Certifying entity ” means the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor, or another entity that conducts programs to certify professional practitioners of behavior analysis that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as identified by the board.

(6) “ Licensed assistant behavior analyst ” means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as an assistant behavior analyst.

(6) “ Licensed assistant behavior analyst ” means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as an assistant behavior analyst.

(7) “ Licensed behavior analyst ” means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as a behavior analyst.

(7) “ Licensed behavior analyst ” means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as a behavior analyst.

(8) “ Practice of applied behavior analysis ” means the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. Such term includes the empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis; interventions based on scientific research and direct and indirect observation and measurement of behavior and the environment; and the utilization of contextual factors, motivating operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other consequences to help people develop new behaviors, increase or decrease existing behaviors, and emit behaviors under specific environmental conditions. Such term expressly excludes psychological testing, diagnosis of a mental or physical disorder, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, and counseling.

(8) “ Practice of applied behavior analysis ” means the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. Such term includes the empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis; interventions based on scientific research and direct and indirect observation and measurement of behavior and the environment; and the utilization of contextual factors, motivating operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other consequences to help people develop new behaviors, increase or decrease existing behaviors, and emit behaviors under specific environmental conditions. Such term expressly excludes psychological testing, diagnosis of a mental or physical disorder, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, and counseling.
O.C.G.A. § 43-37-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 37 / Section 43-37-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-37-2
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each county shall be the sheriff, unless the county has a county police department, in which case it will be the chief of the county police department. (2) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each municipality shall be the chief of police of the municipality.

(a)(1) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each county shall be the sheriff, unless the county has a county police department, in which case it will be the chief of the county police department.

(a)(1) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each county shall be the sheriff, unless the county has a county police department, in which case it will be the chief of the county police department.

(2) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each municipality shall be the chief of police of the municipality.

(2) The law enforcement officer designated to administer the provisions of this chapter and register dealers in precious metals or gems in each municipality shall be the chief of police of the municipality.

(b) No person shall engage in business as a dealer in precious metals or gems until he has registered as a dealer in precious metals or gems for each separate place of business. The registration shall be in writing and shall be sworn to or affirmed by the dealer in precious metals or gems. If the dealer's place of business is located within a municipality, the dealer shall register with the chief of police of the municipality. If the dealer's place of business is not located within a municipality, the dealer shall register with the sheriff of the county unless the county has a county police department, in which event the dealer shall register with the county police department. As to any registration with the chief of police of a municipality or a county police department, a copy of each registration shall be transmitted by such chief of police to the sheriff of the county within seven days of the registration. The sheriff of the county shall maintain a record of all registrations, which record shall be available for public inspection.

(b) No person shall engage in business as a dealer in precious metals or gems until he has registered as a dealer in precious metals or gems for each separate place of business. The registration shall be in writing and shall be sworn to or affirmed by the dealer in precious metals or gems. If the dealer's place of business is located within a municipality, the dealer shall register with the chief of police of the municipality. If the dealer's place of business is not located within a municipality, the dealer shall register with the sheriff of the county unless the county has a county police department, in which event the dealer shall register with the county police department. As to any registration with the chief of police of a municipality or a county police department, a copy of each registration shall be transmitted by such chief of police to the sheriff of the county within seven days of the registration. The sheriff of the county shall maintain a record of all registrations, which record shall be available for public inspection.

(c) The registration shall contain the name, address, and age of the dealer together with the names, addresses, and ages of all other persons having an ownership interest or actually employed in the business other than publicly held corporations.

(c) The registration shall contain the name, address, and age of the dealer together with the names, addresses, and ages of all other persons having an ownership interest or actually employed in the business other than publicly held corporations.

(d) No person shall be eligible to register as a dealer in precious metals or gems if any employee or stockholder, other than stockholders owning less than 10 percent of the outstanding shares of a publicly held corporation, has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state or any other state or the United States. This subsection shall not apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony after ten years have expired from the date of completion of the felony sentence.

(d) No person shall be eligible to register as a dealer in precious metals or gems if any employee or stockholder, other than stockholders owning less than 10 percent of the outstanding shares of a publicly held corporation, has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state or any other state or the United States. This subsection shall not apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony after ten years have expired from the date of completion of the felony sentence.

(e) All registrations shall contain the address of the premises upon which the business is conducted and the zoning and planning classification of the premises.

(e) All registrations shall contain the address of the premises upon which the business is conducted and the zoning and planning classification of the premises.

(f) Each dealer shall be required to notify the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality in which the dealer is registered within seven calendar days of any change of address of the dealer or business or any change of ownership in the business. As to any notification of the chief of police of a municipality or a county police department, a copy of the change of address or ownership in the business shall be transmitted to the sheriff of the county within seven days of the notification.

(f) Each dealer shall be required to notify the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality in which the dealer is registered within seven calendar days of any change of address of the dealer or business or any change of ownership in the business. As to any notification of the chief of police of a municipality or a county police department, a copy of the change of address or ownership in the business shall be transmitted to the sheriff of the county within seven days of the notification.

(g) Each applicant for registration shall possess a current business license in the county or municipality or shall pay an initial registration fee of $25.00 to be retained by the county or municipality to cover the cost of registering such persons. The registration shall be renewed annually upon presentation of a current business license by the dealer or by payment of a renewal fee of $10.00.

(g) Each applicant for registration shall possess a current business license in the county or municipality or shall pay an initial registration fee of $25.00 to be retained by the county or municipality to cover the cost of registering such persons. The registration shall be renewed annually upon presentation of a current business license by the dealer or by payment of a renewal fee of $10.00.

(h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to authorize any person to transact business as a dealer in precious metals and gems without purchasing a current business license if so required by the county or municipality.

(h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to authorize any person to transact business as a dealer in precious metals and gems without purchasing a current business license if so required by the county or municipality.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-31
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-18
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to the board that any person is or has been violating any provisions of this article or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the board, the division director, or the appropriate district attorney may file a petition for injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy available, including but not limited to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-7
Status: in_force

(a) Any person wishing to practice chiropractic in this state shall make application to the board through the division director in such form as may be adopted and directed by the board.

(a) Any person wishing to practice chiropractic in this state shall make application to the board through the division director in such form as may be adopted and directed by the board.

(b) The application shall recite the history of the applicant's educational qualifications, how long he or she has studied chiropractic, what collateral branches, if any, he or she has studied, and the length of time he or she has engaged in clinical practice, with proof thereof in the form of diplomas, certificates, and other information, and shall accompany the application with satisfactory evidence of good character and reputation.

(b) The application shall recite the history of the applicant's educational qualifications, how long he or she has studied chiropractic, what collateral branches, if any, he or she has studied, and the length of time he or she has engaged in clinical practice, with proof thereof in the form of diplomas, certificates, and other information, and shall accompany the application with satisfactory evidence of good character and reputation.

(c) Each applicant shall provide with his or her application an application fee in an amount established by the board.

(c) Each applicant shall provide with his or her application an application fee in an amount established by the board.

(d) Each applicant shall be of good moral character and shall be a graduate of a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or a board approved successor or a chiropractic school or college which is actively seeking accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education or a board approved successor, which requires a four-year standard college course and is approved by the board.

(d) Each applicant shall be of good moral character and shall be a graduate of a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or a board approved successor or a chiropractic school or college which is actively seeking accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education or a board approved successor, which requires a four-year standard college course and is approved by the board.

(e) In addition to the requirements heretofore provided in this Code section, each applicant for examination shall have successfully concluded two years' general college training in schools or colleges approved by the Southern Association of Accredited Colleges and Universities or schools or colleges approved by virtue of reciprocity through such association. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding such requirements with respect to schools or colleges in foreign countries not approved by the Southern Association of Accredited Colleges and Universities.

(e) In addition to the requirements heretofore provided in this Code section, each applicant for examination shall have successfully concluded two years' general college training in schools or colleges approved by the Southern Association of Accredited Colleges and Universities or schools or colleges approved by virtue of reciprocity through such association. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding such requirements with respect to schools or colleges in foreign countries not approved by the Southern Association of Accredited Colleges and Universities.

(f) A student enrolled in the last academic year of a chiropractic school or college meeting the requirements of this chapter as set forth in subsection (d) of this Code section may, at the discretion of the board, take the examination as required in Code Section 43-9-8 ; provided, however, that such student has successfully completed all other requirements for application for licensure as established either by this chapter or by board rule. Such a student who successfully passes the examination shall not be eligible for licensure until all of the requirements of application for licensure established by this chapter or board rule are met.

(f) A student enrolled in the last academic year of a chiropractic school or college meeting the requirements of this chapter as set forth in subsection (d) of this Code section may, at the discretion of the board, take the examination as required in Code Section 43-9-8 ; provided, however, that such student has successfully completed all other requirements for application for licensure as established either by this chapter or by board rule. Such a student who successfully passes the examination shall not be eligible for licensure until all of the requirements of application for licensure established by this chapter or board rule are met.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-65 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-65
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-65
Status: in_force

After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted by an applicant, the board shall notify such applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If an application is rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for rejection.