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

Persons hired for the purpose of conducting investigations for the professional licensing boards shall be designated as investigators and any person so designated shall have all the powers of a peace officer of this state when engaged in the enforcement of this title or of any of the laws creating or related to the professional licensing boards. Such investigators shall be authorized, upon the written approval of the division director, notwithstanding Code Sections 16-11-126 and 16-11-129 , to carry firearms.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-48 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-48
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-48
Status: in_force

(a) Proceedings under this chapter may be initiated by the board upon its own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint. A board member who forwards a complaint to the attention of the board shall not participate in any further disciplinary proceedings with respect to such applicant or licensee. Disposition of “contested cases,” within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(a) Proceedings under this chapter may be initiated by the board upon its own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint. A board member who forwards a complaint to the attention of the board shall not participate in any further disciplinary proceedings with respect to such applicant or licensee. Disposition of “contested cases,” within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(b) A record of all hearings, decisions, and orders shall be kept for the board by the executive director.

(b) A record of all hearings, decisions, and orders shall be kept for the board by the executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-17
Status: in_force

(a) Certificates, certificates of registration, or licenses shall be issued to applicants who successfully complete the respective requirements therefor upon the payment of fees prescribed by the board.

(a) Certificates, certificates of registration, or licenses shall be issued to applicants who successfully complete the respective requirements therefor upon the payment of fees prescribed by the board.

(b) Certificates of registration or licenses shall be renewable annually. Renewal may be effected for the succeeding year by the payment of the fee prescribed by the board. Certificates of registration or licenses may be renewed subsequent to their expiration upon the payment of accumulated unpaid fees and of a penalty in an amount to be determined by the board. A certificate of registration or license that has been expired for a period of greater than four years shall be automatically revoked.

(b) Certificates of registration or licenses shall be renewable annually. Renewal may be effected for the succeeding year by the payment of the fee prescribed by the board. Certificates of registration or licenses may be renewed subsequent to their expiration upon the payment of accumulated unpaid fees and of a penalty in an amount to be determined by the board. A certificate of registration or license that has been expired for a period of greater than four years shall be automatically revoked.

(c) The executive director shall give notice to each individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate of registration or license and the amount of the fee required for renewal, at least one month prior to the expiration date; but the failure to receive such notice shall not avoid the expiration of any certificate of registration or license not renewed in accordance with this Code section.

(c) The executive director shall give notice to each individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate of registration or license and the amount of the fee required for renewal, at least one month prior to the expiration date; but the failure to receive such notice shall not avoid the expiration of any certificate of registration or license not renewed in accordance with this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-52 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-52
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-52
Status: in_force

(a) Hospitals, nursing homes, temporary staffing agencies, and other employers of registered professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses shall report to the board, or ensure that such report has in fact been made to the board, the name of any nurse whose employment has been terminated or who has resigned in order to avoid termination for any reasons stipulated in Code Section 43-26-53 .

(a) Hospitals, nursing homes, temporary staffing agencies, and other employers of registered professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses shall report to the board, or ensure that such report has in fact been made to the board, the name of any nurse whose employment has been terminated or who has resigned in order to avoid termination for any reasons stipulated in Code Section 43-26-53 .

(b) A state agency that licenses, registers, or certifies hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, or other types of health care facilities, or surveys one of these facilities or agencies, shall report to the board when such state agency has evidence that a nurse has violated Code Section 43-26-53 or ensure that such a report has in fact been made to the board.

(b) A state agency that licenses, registers, or certifies hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, or other types of health care facilities, or surveys one of these facilities or agencies, shall report to the board when such state agency has evidence that a nurse has violated Code Section 43-26-53 or ensure that such a report has in fact been made to the board.

(c) In the event a nurse enters a voluntary alternative to discipline program approved by the board, reporting to the board shall not be required for such nurse by a person under this Code section. The board may approve alternative to discipline programs for monitoring of nurses who agree to seek treatment for impairment by chemical dependency or mental illness that could lead to disciplinary action by the board. The costs for any treatment programs shall be borne by the nurse.

(c) In the event a nurse enters a voluntary alternative to discipline program approved by the board, reporting to the board shall not be required for such nurse by a person under this Code section. The board may approve alternative to discipline programs for monitoring of nurses who agree to seek treatment for impairment by chemical dependency or mental illness that could lead to disciplinary action by the board. The costs for any treatment programs shall be borne by the nurse.

(d) The board shall inform, in the manner the board determines appropriate, nurses, facilities, agencies, and other persons of their duty to report under this article.

(d) The board shall inform, in the manner the board determines appropriate, nurses, facilities, agencies, and other persons of their duty to report under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-3
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, now known as the Georgia Composite Medical Board, in office on June 30, 2009, shall continue to serve out their respective terms and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The two new board members added as of July 1, 2009, pursuant to Code Section 43-34-2 shall be appointed by the Governor to serve as members of the board for terms of office beginning on July 1, 2009. The terms of office of the two new members shall be for two years and three years, respectively, with the Governor to specify the initial term of office for each new member at the time of his or her appointment. Upon the expiration of such initial terms, successors to such members of the board whose terms of office expire shall serve for terms of four years each.

(a) The members of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, now known as the Georgia Composite Medical Board, in office on June 30, 2009, shall continue to serve out their respective terms and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The two new board members added as of July 1, 2009, pursuant to Code Section 43-34-2 shall be appointed by the Governor to serve as members of the board for terms of office beginning on July 1, 2009. The terms of office of the two new members shall be for two years and three years, respectively, with the Governor to specify the initial term of office for each new member at the time of his or her appointment. Upon the expiration of such initial terms, successors to such members of the board whose terms of office expire shall serve for terms of four years each.

(b) Terms of office of members of the board shall be four years. Members of the board shall serve for the terms specified and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. All reappointments and new appointments shall be made so that the various geographic regions of the state shall be represented. Any vacancy that may occur in the board as a result of death, resignation, relocation from the state, or other cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as regular appointments are made.

(b) Terms of office of members of the board shall be four years. Members of the board shall serve for the terms specified and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. All reappointments and new appointments shall be made so that the various geographic regions of the state shall be represented. Any vacancy that may occur in the board as a result of death, resignation, relocation from the state, or other cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as regular appointments are made.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-1
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) “ Physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(2) “ Physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(3) “ To practice medicine ,” “the practice of medicine,” or “practicing medicine” shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-34-21 .

(3) “ To practice medicine ,” “the practice of medicine,” or “practicing medicine” shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-34-21 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-22a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 43-22a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-22A-6
Status: in_force

The Secretary may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license without examination to a person who, at the time of application, either:

(1) Holds a valid license to practice lactation care and services issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the Secretary if, in the Secretary's opinion, the requirements for that license are substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this chapter; or

(1) Holds a valid license to practice lactation care and services issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the Secretary if, in the Secretary's opinion, the requirements for that license are substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this chapter; or

(2) Presents evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant is an IBCLC in good standing with the IBLCE, or its successor organization.

(2) Presents evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that the applicant is an IBCLC in good standing with the IBLCE, or its successor organization.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-5
Status: in_force

(a) No provider center 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 provider center 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 provider center by the owner of the rights therein to another licensed provider center.

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

(c) A judicial officer, community supervision officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or any person employed by a private company which has contracted to provide private probation services for misdemeanor cases, or any employee of the Department of Driver Services or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and any immediate family member thereof shall be prohibited from owning, operating, being employed by, acting as an agent or servant for, or having a financial interest in any provider center.

(c) A judicial officer, community supervision officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or any person employed by a private company which has contracted to provide private probation services for misdemeanor cases, or any employee of the Department of Driver Services or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and any immediate family member thereof shall be prohibited from owning, operating, being employed by, acting as an agent or servant for, or having a financial interest in any provider center.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-30
Status: in_force

(a) Any person that violates Code Section 43-15-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(a) Any person that violates Code Section 43-15-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any individual presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the certificate of registration or license or the seal of another obtained under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any individual presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the certificate of registration or license or the seal of another obtained under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person that gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a certificate, certificate of registration, or license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person that gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a certificate, certificate of registration, or license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) Any person that falsely impersonates any other registrant or licensee or any person that attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration or license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) Any person that falsely impersonates any other registrant or licensee or any person that attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration or license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(e) Any person offering services to the public that uses by name, verbal claim, sign, advertisement, directory listing, letterhead, or otherwise the words “Engineer,” “Engineers,” “Professional Engineering,” “Engineering,” “Engineered,” “Professional Structural Engineer,” “Professional Structural Engineers,” “Structural Engineer,” “Structural Engineers,” “Structural Engineering,” or “Structurally Engineered” shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless said person has complied with the provisions of this chapter.

(e) Any person offering services to the public that uses by name, verbal claim, sign, advertisement, directory listing, letterhead, or otherwise the words “Engineer,” “Engineers,” “Professional Engineering,” “Engineering,” “Engineered,” “Professional Structural Engineer,” “Professional Structural Engineers,” “Structural Engineer,” “Structural Engineers,” “Structural Engineering,” or “Structurally Engineered” shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless said person has complied with the provisions of this chapter.

(f) Any person offering services to the public that uses by name, verbal claim, sign, advertisement, directory listing, letterhead, or otherwise the words “Professional Land Surveyor,” “Professional Land Surveyors,” “Land Surveyor,” or “Land Surveyors” shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless such person has complied with the provisions of this chapter.

(f) Any person offering services to the public that uses by name, verbal claim, sign, advertisement, directory listing, letterhead, or otherwise the words “Professional Land Surveyor,” “Professional Land Surveyors,” “Land Surveyor,” or “Land Surveyors” shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless such person has complied with the provisions of this chapter.

(g) Each day or occurrence in violation of any provision of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense.

(g) Each day or occurrence in violation of any provision of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-38 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-38
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-38
Status: in_force

(a) The board, at its discretion, may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, without examination, to any person who has a high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and has been duly licensed or registered as a practical or vocational nurse or who is entitled to perform similar service under a different designation under the laws of another state or territory of the United States if the license or registration in that other state or territory is current and in good standing and was issued based upon completion of an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-32 , and passage of an examination, which examination has been determined by the board to be substantially equal to or greater than the requirements for licensure as a licensed practical nurse in this state, and if such person has met continuing competency requirements as established by the board.

(a) The board, at its discretion, may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, without examination, to any person who has a high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and has been duly licensed or registered as a practical or vocational nurse or who is entitled to perform similar service under a different designation under the laws of another state or territory of the United States if the license or registration in that other state or territory is current and in good standing and was issued based upon completion of an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-32 , and passage of an examination, which examination has been determined by the board to be substantially equal to or greater than the requirements for licensure as a licensed practical nurse in this state, and if such person has met continuing competency requirements as established by the board.

(b) The board, at its discretion, may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, with examination, to any person who has a high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and has been duly licensed or registered as a practical or vocational nurse or who is entitled to perform similar service under a different designation under the laws of another state or territory of the United States if the license or registration in that other state or territory is current and in good standing and was issued based upon completion of an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-32 , except however, such applicant has not been duly examined according to the prescribed examination approved by this board and if such person meets continuing competency requirements as established by the board.

(b) The board, at its discretion, may issue a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, with examination, to any person who has a high school diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and has been duly licensed or registered as a practical or vocational nurse or who is entitled to perform similar service under a different designation under the laws of another state or territory of the United States if the license or registration in that other state or territory is current and in good standing and was issued based upon completion of an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-32 , except however, such applicant has not been duly examined according to the prescribed examination approved by this board and if such person meets continuing competency requirements as established by the board.

(c) Applicants for endorsement who have not been engaged in the active practice of practical nursing as licensed practical nurses for a period which exceeds a period of time established by the board shall be required to complete additional education and training as provided in the rules and regulations of the board, which may include but not be limited to returning to school for full training and taking the licensing examination.

(c) Applicants for endorsement who have not been engaged in the active practice of practical nursing as licensed practical nurses for a period which exceeds a period of time established by the board shall be required to complete additional education and training as provided in the rules and regulations of the board, which may include but not be limited to returning to school for full training and taking the licensing examination.

(d) The approval or denial of a license by endorsement under this Code section shall be in the sole discretion of the board, and a denial thereof shall not be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “ Georgia Administrative Procedure Act .” The applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if the applicant so desires.

(d) The approval or denial of a license by endorsement under this Code section shall be in the sole discretion of the board, and a denial thereof shall not be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “ Georgia Administrative Procedure Act .” The applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if the applicant so desires.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an applicant who is denied a license by endorsement from taking the examination for licensure, provided that such applicant is otherwise eligible to take the examination and meets the requirements specified.

(e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an applicant who is denied a license by endorsement from taking the examination for licensure, provided that such applicant is otherwise eligible to take the examination and meets the requirements specified.

(f) The board may issue a temporary permit to qualified applicants under such terms and conditions as specified in the rules and regulations of the board, but in no event shall such a temporary permit be issued to an applicant who has failed to pass the required examination.

(f) The board may issue a temporary permit to qualified applicants under such terms and conditions as specified in the rules and regulations of the board, but in no event shall such a temporary permit be issued to an applicant who has failed to pass the required examination.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 43-22a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-22A-7
Status: in_force

Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this Code section, each applicant for a license as a lactation consultant shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the Secretary prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements:

(1) Meeting the international education and clinical standards established for IBCLCs by the IBLCE, or its successor organization;

(1) Meeting the international education and clinical standards established for IBCLCs by the IBLCE, or its successor organization;

(2) Providing proof of successful completion of the IBLCE examination or the examination of any successor organization;

(2) Providing proof of successful completion of the IBLCE examination or the examination of any successor organization;

(3) Having satisfactory results from a criminal background check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the Secretary. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the Secretary to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the Secretary for licensure agrees to provide the Secretary with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and

(3) Having satisfactory results from a criminal background check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the Secretary. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the Secretary to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the Secretary for licensure agrees to provide the Secretary with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and

(4) Completing such other requirements as may be prescribed by the Secretary.

(4) Completing such other requirements as may be prescribed by the Secretary.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-21
Status: in_force

The division director is authorized to provide to any lawful licensing authority of this or any other state, upon inquiry by such authority, information regarding a past or pending investigation of or disciplinary sanction against any applicant for licensure by that board or licensee of that board notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-1-19 or any other law to the contrary regarding the confidentiality of that information. Nothing in this Code section or chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority of that director to disclose to any person or entity information concerning the existence of any investigation for unlicensed practice being conducted against any person who is neither licensed nor an applicant for licensure by a professional licensing board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-3-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-3-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-3.2
Status: in_force

A written statement prominently setting forth in bold type the time period during which a guest may occupy an assigned room, when separately signed or initialed by the guest, is a valid nonassignable contract. At the expiration of such time period, the guest may be restrained from entering such room and any property of the guest may be removed by the innkeeper to a secure place where the guest may recover his or her property without liability to the innkeeper, except for damages to or loss of such property attributable to its removal. If a guest vacates his or her room prior to the date contained in the written statement, that guest shall not be liable for charges for the time after the room is vacated unless the guest has agreed otherwise before occupying the room.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-280 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-280
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-280
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-14
Status: in_force

(a) Dispensing opticians who dispense contact lenses shall instruct the wearer at the time the lenses are delivered to return to the prescribing and responsible optometrist or physician skilled in diseases of the eye for evaluation, approval, and follow-up care.

(a) Dispensing opticians who dispense contact lenses shall instruct the wearer at the time the lenses are delivered to return to the prescribing and responsible optometrist or physician skilled in diseases of the eye for evaluation, approval, and follow-up care.

(b) A dispensing optician may duplicate lenses without prescription, provided that a dispensing optician shall not substitute contact lenses for spectacles, eyeglasses, or other optical devices except as otherwise authorized in this chapter or engage in the diagnosis of diseases of the human eye or attempt to determine the refractive powers of the human eye or in any manner attempt to prescribe remedies for or treat diseases or ailments of human beings.

(b) A dispensing optician may duplicate lenses without prescription, provided that a dispensing optician shall not substitute contact lenses for spectacles, eyeglasses, or other optical devices except as otherwise authorized in this chapter or engage in the diagnosis of diseases of the human eye or attempt to determine the refractive powers of the human eye or in any manner attempt to prescribe remedies for or treat diseases or ailments of human beings.

(c) A dispensing optician who qualifies under this chapter shall be determined and recognized as engaging in a lawful trade or occupation in this state.

(c) A dispensing optician who qualifies under this chapter shall be determined and recognized as engaging in a lawful trade or occupation in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-16
Status: in_force

All buildings or structures used or intended to be used for holding or giving professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing shall be safe and shall in all manner conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to buildings in the city or unincorporated area of the county where the building or structure is situated.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-17
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the sale of spectacles for reading purposes, toy glasses, goggles, or sunglasses consisting of plano white, plano colored, or plano tinted glasses or ready-made nonprescription glasses; nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to affect in any way the manufacturing and sale of plastic or glass artificial eyes or any persons engaged in the manufacturing or sale of plastic or glass artificial eyes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1b-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1B / Section 43-1b-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1B-4
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter:

(1) A health care provider may not refer a patient for the provision of designated health services to an entity in which the health care provider has an investment interest. This prohibition includes any consideration paid as compensation or in any manner which is a product of, or incident to, or in any other way related to any membership, proprietary interest, or co-ownership with an individual, group, or organization to whom patients, clients, or customers are referred or to any employer-employee or independent contractor relationship including, without limitation, those that may occur in a limited partnership, profit-sharing arrangement, or other similar arrangement with any person licensed under this title to whom these patients are referred;

(1) A health care provider may not refer a patient for the provision of designated health services to an entity in which the health care provider has an investment interest. This prohibition includes any consideration paid as compensation or in any manner which is a product of, or incident to, or in any other way related to any membership, proprietary interest, or co-ownership with an individual, group, or organization to whom patients, clients, or customers are referred or to any employer-employee or independent contractor relationship including, without limitation, those that may occur in a limited partnership, profit-sharing arrangement, or other similar arrangement with any person licensed under this title to whom these patients are referred;

(2) A board shall encourage the use by licensees of the declaratory statement procedure to determine the applicability of this Code section or any rule adopted pursuant to this Code section as it applies solely to the licensee. The board shall determine the name of any entity in which a health care provider investment interest has been approved pursuant to this Code section and the board shall adopt rules providing for periodic quality assurance and utilization review of such entities;

(2) A board shall encourage the use by licensees of the declaratory statement procedure to determine the applicability of this Code section or any rule adopted pursuant to this Code section as it applies solely to the licensee. The board shall determine the name of any entity in which a health care provider investment interest has been approved pursuant to this Code section and the board shall adopt rules providing for periodic quality assurance and utilization review of such entities;

(3) No claim for payment may be presented by a health care provider or an entity to any individual, third-party payor, or other entity for a service furnished pursuant to a referral prohibited under this Code section, and, further, a third-party payor may request annually and receive from the health care provider a copy of the disclosure form provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1B-5 ;

(3) No claim for payment may be presented by a health care provider or an entity to any individual, third-party payor, or other entity for a service furnished pursuant to a referral prohibited under this Code section, and, further, a third-party payor may request annually and receive from the health care provider a copy of the disclosure form provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1B-5 ;

(4) If the health care provider or entity collects any amount that was billed in violation of this Code section, the health care provider or entity shall refund such amount on a timely basis to the payor or individual, whichever is applicable;

(4) If the health care provider or entity collects any amount that was billed in violation of this Code section, the health care provider or entity shall refund such amount on a timely basis to the payor or individual, whichever is applicable;

(5) Any person who presents or causes to be presented a bill or a claim for service that such person knows or should know is for a service for which payment may not be made under paragraph (3) of this Code section and for which a refund has not been made under paragraph (4) of this Code section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $15,000.00 for each such service;

(5) Any person who presents or causes to be presented a bill or a claim for service that such person knows or should know is for a service for which payment may not be made under paragraph (3) of this Code section and for which a refund has not been made under paragraph (4) of this Code section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $15,000.00 for each such service;

(6) Any health care provider or other entity that enters into an arrangement or scheme, such as a cross-referral arrangement, which the health care provider or entity knows or should know has a principal purpose of assuring referrals by the health care provider to a particular entity which, if the health care provider directly made referrals to such entity, would be in violation of this Code section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.00 for each such circumvention arrangement or scheme;

(6) Any health care provider or other entity that enters into an arrangement or scheme, such as a cross-referral arrangement, which the health care provider or entity knows or should know has a principal purpose of assuring referrals by the health care provider to a particular entity which, if the health care provider directly made referrals to such entity, would be in violation of this Code section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.00 for each such circumvention arrangement or scheme;

(7) Any health care provider or entity that divides fees or agrees to divide fees received for a designated health service with any health care provider or entity solely for referring a patient shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $15,000.00 for each such service. The board shall develop rules regarding the prohibition of fee division and charging of fees solely for referral of a patient; and

(7) Any health care provider or entity that divides fees or agrees to divide fees received for a designated health service with any health care provider or entity solely for referring a patient shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $15,000.00 for each such service. The board shall develop rules regarding the prohibition of fee division and charging of fees solely for referral of a patient; and

(8) A violation of this Code section by a health care provider shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action to be taken by the health care provider's respective board, including the potential for license revocation.

(8) A violation of this Code section by a health care provider shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action to be taken by the health care provider's respective board, including the potential for license revocation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-2
Status: in_force

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish and enforce standards of competence and ethics in the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments, for profit or otherwise, and to protect the public from the dispensing of hearing aids, for profit or otherwise, by unskilled or unprincipled persons.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-8
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-12
Status: in_force

Except as provided for in subsection (l) of Code Section 43-39A-11 , 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 and its support staff must always be kept within the income collected and deposited in accordance with this chapter; and the expenses thereof shall not be supported or paid from any other state fund or licensing authority.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-55 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-55
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-55
Status: in_force

(a) Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using licensed veterinary technicians shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place.

(a) Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using licensed veterinary technicians shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place.

(b) A licensed veterinary technician must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian. This may be accomplished, for example, by the wearing of an appropriate name tag. Any time the licensed veterinary technician's name appears in a professional setting, his or her status must be shown as “licensed veterinary technician.”

(b) A licensed veterinary technician must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian. This may be accomplished, for example, by the wearing of an appropriate name tag. Any time the licensed veterinary technician's name appears in a professional setting, his or her status must be shown as “licensed veterinary technician.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-11
Status: in_force

The board may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1c-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1C / Section 43-1c-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1C-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Governor ” means the Governor of the State of Georgia or his or her designee.

(1) “ Governor ” means the Governor of the State of Georgia or his or her designee.

(2) “ Professional licensing board ” means any board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the executive branch of state government which is created for the purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profession, business, or trade, including all boards, bureaus, commissions, or other agencies established pursuant to this title or Chapter 4 of Title 26; provided, however, that such term shall not include the State Bar of Georgia.

(2) “ Professional licensing board ” means any board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the executive branch of state government which is created for the purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profession, business, or trade, including all boards, bureaus, commissions, or other agencies established pursuant to this title or Chapter 4 of Title 26; provided, however, that such term shall not include the State Bar of Georgia.

(3) “ Rule ” means a regulation, standard, or statement of general applicability, whether formal or informal, that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any professional licensing board. Such term shall include the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but shall not include statements of policy or interpretation made as part of a decision in a contested case.

(3) “ Rule ” means a regulation, standard, or statement of general applicability, whether formal or informal, that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any professional licensing board. Such term shall include the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but shall not include statements of policy or interpretation made as part of a decision in a contested case.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 43-24-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board” means the State Board for the Certification of Librarians.

(1) “Board” means the State Board for the Certification of Librarians.

(2) “Librarian” means a person with specialized training as identified in this chapter and in the administrative rules and regulations applicable to this chapter and possessing the necessary training and qualifications to plan, organize, communicate, and administer successfully the use of the library's materials and services.

(2) “Librarian” means a person with specialized training as identified in this chapter and in the administrative rules and regulations applicable to this chapter and possessing the necessary training and qualifications to plan, organize, communicate, and administer successfully the use of the library's materials and services.

(3) “Library” means an organization providing services and informational materials in a variety of formatting, including, but not limited to, books, films, tapes, microforms, and periodicals and having no fewer than 3,000 items which have been selected, acquired, and organized for dissemination.

(3) “Library” means an organization providing services and informational materials in a variety of formatting, including, but not limited to, books, films, tapes, microforms, and periodicals and having no fewer than 3,000 items which have been selected, acquired, and organized for dissemination.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-9
Status: in_force

Each applicant for a license as a dietitian shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements:

(1) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or any other regional accreditation agency with a major course of study in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, or food systems management;

(1) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or any other regional accreditation agency with a major course of study in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, or food systems management;

(2) Satisfactory completion of a documented, supervised experience component in dietetic practice of not less than 900 hours supervised by a licensed dietitian or registered dietitian as prescribed by the board;

(2) Satisfactory completion of a documented, supervised experience component in dietetic practice of not less than 900 hours supervised by a licensed dietitian or registered dietitian as prescribed by the board;

(3) Successful completion of an examination as required by Code Section 43-11A-13 ; and

(3) Successful completion of an examination as required by Code Section 43-11A-13 ; and

(4) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.

(4) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-191 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-191
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-191
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the practice of orthotics and prosthetics in this state is an allied health profession recognized by the American Medical Association, with educational standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The increasing population of elderly and physically challenged individuals who need orthotic and prosthetic services requires that the orthotic and prosthetic professions be regulated to ensure the provision of high-quality services and devices. The people of this state deserve the best care available and will benefit from the assurance of initial and ongoing professional competence of the orthotists and prosthetists practicing in this state. The practice of orthotics and prosthetics serves to improve and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by enabling them to resume productive lives following serious illness, injury, or trauma. Unregulated dispensing of orthotic and prosthetic care does not adequately meet the needs or serve the interests of the public. In keeping with requirements imposed on similar health disciplines, licensure of the orthotic and prosthetic professions will help ensure the health and safety of consumers, as well as maximize their functional abilities and productivity levels. This article shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-12
Status: in_force

Licenses issued by the board shall be renewable biennially.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Ignition Interlock Device Providers Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-26 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-26
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-26
Status: in_force

In order to engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker a person shall be required to:

(1) Maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state, excluding a post office box, for the purpose of engaging in the business of a ticket broker;

(1) Maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state, excluding a post office box, for the purpose of engaging in the business of a ticket broker;

(2) Apply to the commission for a ticket broker's license on a form designated by the commission, pay an annual license fee of $500.00, and renew the license annually;

(2) Apply to the commission for a ticket broker's license on a form designated by the commission, pay an annual license fee of $500.00, and renew the license annually;

(3) Pay any local tax required by a local government; and

(3) Pay any local tax required by a local government; and

(4) Register for sales and use tax purposes pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48.

(4) Register for sales and use tax purposes pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-175 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-175
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-175
Status: in_force

(a) A license as a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist may be issued by the board to a person who submits to the board evidence of having successfully completed an approved perfusion education program required for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 and upon the filing of an application and payment of the application fee.

(a) A license as a provisional licensed clinical perfusionist may be issued by the board to a person who submits to the board evidence of having successfully completed an approved perfusion education program required for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 and upon the filing of an application and payment of the application fee.

(b) A provisional licensed clinical perfusionist shall be under the supervision and direction of a licensed clinical perfusionist at all times during which the provisional licensed clinical perfusionist performs perfusion. The board may promulgate rules governing such supervision and direction but shall not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed clinical perfusionist.

(b) A provisional licensed clinical perfusionist shall be under the supervision and direction of a licensed clinical perfusionist at all times during which the provisional licensed clinical perfusionist performs perfusion. The board may promulgate rules governing such supervision and direction but shall not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed clinical perfusionist.

(c) A provisional license shall be valid for two years from the date it is issued and may not be renewed. The provisional licensee must comply with all of the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 prior to the expiration of the two-year provisional license period. A provisional licensee may submit an application for licensure as a licensed clinical perfusionist once he or she has complied with all of the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 .

(c) A provisional license shall be valid for two years from the date it is issued and may not be renewed. The provisional licensee must comply with all of the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 prior to the expiration of the two-year provisional license period. A provisional licensee may submit an application for licensure as a licensed clinical perfusionist once he or she has complied with all of the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 .

(d) If a person fails to meet the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 on or before the expiration of the two-year provisional license period, such person's provisional license shall be automatically revoked and surrendered to the board.

(d) If a person fails to meet the requirements for licensure under Code Section 43-34-173 on or before the expiration of the two-year provisional license period, such person's provisional license shall be automatically revoked and surrendered to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-2
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. This chapter is intended to introduce qualifying criteria into a previously unregulated professional field. Such action recommends itself through benefits to the safety, health, and property of the people of this state and to the promotion of the public welfare. These benefits are in the fields of geology as related to engineering, ground water, mineral exploration and development, geologic hazards, the further development of the science of geology, and other geologic matters of concern to the people of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-3
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-50
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Nursing.

(1) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Nursing.

(2) “ Nurse ” means a registered professional nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 1 or Article 4 of this chapter, an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 , or a licensed practical nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter.

(2) “ Nurse ” means a registered professional nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 1 or Article 4 of this chapter, an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 , or a licensed practical nurse licensed or authorized pursuant to Article 2 or Article 4 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-16
Status: in_force

The commission and the Commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish, obtain approval of, and implement a state plan for certification of applicators, pursuant to Section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 1 as amended.

1 7 U.S.C.A. § 136 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-7
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license certificate to each provider center operator when such person has met the qualifications required under this chapter. Each provider center shall be required to have a separate license for each location, but mobile units operating out of a particular licensed location need not be separately licensed.

(a) The department shall issue a license certificate to each provider center operator when such person has met the qualifications required under this chapter. Each provider center shall be required to have a separate license for each location, but mobile units operating out of a particular licensed location need not be separately licensed.

(b) All licenses issued to operators of provider centers pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for four years from the date of issuance unless sooner canceled, suspended, or revoked under Code Section 43-12A-8 . All licenses shall be renewed through the department as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and shall be valid for four years from the date of renewal.

(b) All licenses issued to operators of provider centers pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for four years from the date of issuance unless sooner canceled, suspended, or revoked under Code Section 43-12A-8 . All licenses shall be renewed through the department as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and shall be valid for four years from the date of renewal.

(c) The license of each provider center operator may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the original license and upon payment of a fee of $100.00.

(c) The license of each provider center operator may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the original license and upon payment of a fee of $100.00.

(d) All applications for renewal of a provider center operator's license shall be on a form prescribed by the department and must be filed with the department not more than 60 days nor fewer than ten days preceding the expiration date of the license to be renewed.

(d) All applications for renewal of a provider center operator's license shall be on a form prescribed by the department and must be filed with the department not more than 60 days nor fewer than ten days preceding the expiration date of the license to be renewed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses §43-10-17
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a beauty shop, beauty salon, and barber shop shall be authorized to employ persons to wash, shampoo, comb, and brush hair, and such persons shall not be required to be registered by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-246 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-246
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-246
Status: in_force

The board may impose on a cosmetic laser practitioner or applicant any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-25-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-25-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-25.1
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any lawful regulation or licensing of auctioneers by any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state; provided, however, that no such political subdivision shall license any auctioneer required to be licensed by this chapter unless such auctioneer has been approved for licensure by the commission as required in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-75 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-75
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-75
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall provide for inspections from time to time, but not less frequently than annually, of the premises of funeral establishments and crematories for purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and every such firm shall submit to such inspections. The board is authorized to contract with any one or more county boards of health, and each county board of health is authorized to contract with the board, for the provision of inspection services on behalf of the board for purposes of this subsection.

(a) The board shall provide for inspections from time to time, but not less frequently than annually, of the premises of funeral establishments and crematories for purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and every such firm shall submit to such inspections. The board is authorized to contract with any one or more county boards of health, and each county board of health is authorized to contract with the board, for the provision of inspection services on behalf of the board for purposes of this subsection.

(b) The license of any funeral establishment or crematory may be suspended, revoked, or put on probation, or fines may be imposed by the board if the evidence produced before it indicates that the establishment or crematory has violated any of the provisions of this article or any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The board shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” in relation to such hearing; and the licensee shall have the right to appeal any decision of the board in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) The license of any funeral establishment or crematory may be suspended, revoked, or put on probation, or fines may be imposed by the board if the evidence produced before it indicates that the establishment or crematory has violated any of the provisions of this article or any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The board shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” in relation to such hearing; and the licensee shall have the right to appeal any decision of the board in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-14-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-14-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-14.1
Status: in_force

(a) No municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state shall grant a business license to any person required to be licensed under this chapter until such person has made bona fide application to the board to be licensed under this chapter and the board has taken action under the application other than refusal, cancellation, revocation, or failure to renew the applicant's license.

(a) No municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state shall grant a business license to any person required to be licensed under this chapter until such person has made bona fide application to the board to be licensed under this chapter and the board has taken action under the application other than refusal, cancellation, revocation, or failure to renew the applicant's license.

(b) As used in this Code section, the term “person” shall mean any individual, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.

(b) As used in this Code section, the term “person” shall mean any individual, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-43-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-43-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-43-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Licensed seller” means any person, firm, or corporation licensed by a state board of registration in this state for salvage dealers, dismantlers, or rebuilders which may be in existence as of July 1, 1981, or which may be created thereafter.

(1) “Licensed seller” means any person, firm, or corporation licensed by a state board of registration in this state for salvage dealers, dismantlers, or rebuilders which may be in existence as of July 1, 1981, or which may be created thereafter.

(2) “Scrap metal processor” means any person, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the business of buying scrap vehicles, automotive parts, or other metallic waste by weight to process such material into scrap metal for remelting purposes; which utilizes machinery and equipment for processing ferrous and nonferrous metallic scrap into prepared grades; and whose principal product is metallic scrap.

(2) “Scrap metal processor” means any person, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the business of buying scrap vehicles, automotive parts, or other metallic waste by weight to process such material into scrap metal for remelting purposes; which utilizes machinery and equipment for processing ferrous and nonferrous metallic scrap into prepared grades; and whose principal product is metallic scrap.

(3) “Scrap vehicle” means any vehicle which has been crushed or flattened by mechanical means or which has been otherwise damaged to the extent that it cannot economically be repaired or made roadworthy.

(3) “Scrap vehicle” means any vehicle which has been crushed or flattened by mechanical means or which has been otherwise damaged to the extent that it cannot economically be repaired or made roadworthy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-21
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to the commission from any examination or report provided by the laws of this state that a broker has failed to comply with Code Section 43-40-20 or if any broker or the officers, members, or partners of any firm licensed as a real estate broker shall refuse to submit their books, papers, and affairs to the inspection of any examiner, the commission shall have reason to conclude that the trust account of such broker is in an unsafe or unsound condition; and the commission shall immediately submit a complete report of all information available to it to the Attorney General. An action may be brought by this state to enjoin such broker from engaging in or continuing such violation or doing any act or acts in furtherance thereof. In any such action, an order or judgment may be entered awarding such preliminary or final injunctions as may be deemed proper. In addition to all other means provided by law for the enforcement of a restraining order or injunction, the court in which such action is brought shall have power and jurisdiction to impound and appoint a receiver for the property and business of the defendant, including books, papers, documents, and records pertaining thereto, or as much thereof as the court may deem reasonably necessary to prevent violations of the law or injury to the public through, or by means of, the use of such property and business. Such receiver, when so appointed and qualified, shall have such powers and duties as to custody, collection, administration, winding up, and liquidation of such property and business as shall, from time to time, be conferred upon such receiver by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-24
Status: in_force

Any person licensed by a professional licensing board and who practices a “profession,” as defined in Chapter 7 of Title 14, the “Georgia Professional Corporation Act,” or who renders “professional services,” as defined in Chapter 10 of Title 14, “The Georgia Professional Association Act,” whether such person is practicing or rendering services as a proprietorship, partnership, professional corporation, professional association, other corporation, limited liability company, or any other business entity, shall remain subject to regulation by that professional licensing board, and such practice or rendering of services in that business entity shall not change the law or existing standards applicable to the relationship between that person rendering a professional service and the person receiving such service, including but not limited to the rules of privileged communication and the contract, tort, and other legal liabilities and professional relationships between such persons.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-82 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-82
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-82
Status: in_force

This article shall not apply to licensed dentists or dental hygienists, nor shall this article apply to physicians licensed in this state in extracting teeth or performing surgical operations and in charging therefor or to accredited schools of dentistry.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-5
Status: in_force

The division director shall keep a true and accurate account of all funds received and all vouchers issued. The members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-36 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-36
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-36
Status: in_force

Any person who has been certified or registered as an interior designer in another state or foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration by the board to use the title “registered interior designer,” provided that such person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that he meets the requirements for registration in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-5
Status: in_force

The commission shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman, who shall be elected annually by the members of the commission by a majority vote. No action shall be taken without four votes in accord. The commission shall determine the frequency of its meetings.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-59 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-59
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-59
Status: in_force

This article shall not apply to hotels and inns within the definition of Code Sections 43-21-1 and 43-21-2 nor to persons who, incidental to their principal business or occupation, accept from time to time seasonal boarders in their private residences.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-5
Status: in_force

Any appraiser classification issued to an employee of the commission by the board shall be on inactive status during the time of the employee's employment with the commission. Any such employee shall not be required to pay a fee to keep an appraiser classification on an inactive status. Such appraiser classification shall be taken off inactive status and returned to the employee when that person's employment ends.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-10
Status: in_force

Actions of the board in granting, refusing to grant, or refusing to renew a license issued under this chapter or in revoking or suspending or refusing to revoke or suspend any such license shall be subject to appeal to the superior court in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-6
Status: reserved

All powers and duties under this chapter not specifically reserved to the board shall be the powers and duties of the division. The board shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To receive applications for registration of licensees and to forward them to the appropriate division;

(1) To receive applications for registration of licensees and to forward them to the appropriate division;

(2) To make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(2) To make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(3) To arrange for all new applicants to have a criminal background check, which background check shall be mandatory. The applicant's fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Georgia Crime Information Center which shall run a criminal background check on the applicant and provide the results of the background check to the board. Additionally, the applicant's fingerprints will be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check;

(3) To arrange for all new applicants to have a criminal background check, which background check shall be mandatory. The applicant's fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Georgia Crime Information Center which shall run a criminal background check on the applicant and provide the results of the background check to the board. Additionally, the applicant's fingerprints will be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check;

(4) To publish in print or electronically on or before September 1 of each year an alphabetical listing of all licensees pursuant to this chapter and to distribute copies of the same, if requested, to the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Revenue, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, to all sheriffs in this state, and to all county and municipal police departments in this state;

(4) To publish in print or electronically on or before September 1 of each year an alphabetical listing of all licensees pursuant to this chapter and to distribute copies of the same, if requested, to the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Revenue, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, to all sheriffs in this state, and to all county and municipal police departments in this state;

(5) To establish a fee for a license for each principal place of business and a fee for a supplemental license for each place of business not immediately adjacent to the principal place of business. The board may establish separate schedules of fees for such licenses depending on whether the applicant begins to do business as a licensee prior to or after the issuance of any such license; and

(5) To establish a fee for a license for each principal place of business and a fee for a supplemental license for each place of business not immediately adjacent to the principal place of business. The board may establish separate schedules of fees for such licenses depending on whether the applicant begins to do business as a licensee prior to or after the issuance of any such license; and

(6) To do all other things necessary and proper to carry out the powers and duties listed in this Code section.

(6) To do all other things necessary and proper to carry out the powers and duties listed in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-12
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for certification as a land surveyor intern, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: (1)(A) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board; (B) Earn an associate degree, or its equivalent, in a curriculum approved by the board and acquire not less than two years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or (C) Earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and acquire not less than four years' experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; (2) Acquire a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit, or its equivalent, in land surveying subjects in a course of study approved by the board; and (3) Subsequently pass the board approved examination in the fundamentals of land surveying (land surveyor intern examination).

(a) To be eligible for certification as a land surveyor intern, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:

(1)(A) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board; (B) Earn an associate degree, or its equivalent, in a curriculum approved by the board and acquire not less than two years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or (C) Earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and acquire not less than four years' experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board;

(1)(A) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board;

(1)(A) Earn a bachelor's degree in a curriculum approved by the board;

(B) Earn an associate degree, or its equivalent, in a curriculum approved by the board and acquire not less than two years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or

(B) Earn an associate degree, or its equivalent, in a curriculum approved by the board and acquire not less than two years of combined office and field experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board; or

(C) Earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and acquire not less than four years' experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board;

(C) Earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and acquire not less than four years' experience in land surveying of a nature satisfactory to the board;

(2) Acquire a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit, or its equivalent, in land surveying subjects in a course of study approved by the board; and

(2) Acquire a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit, or its equivalent, in land surveying subjects in a course of study approved by the board; and

(3) Subsequently pass the board approved examination in the fundamentals of land surveying (land surveyor intern examination).

(3) Subsequently pass the board approved examination in the fundamentals of land surveying (land surveyor intern examination).

(b) Land surveyor intern applicants may apply prior to July 1, 2020, with 15 quarter hours of credit in land surveying subjects in a course of study approved by the board and five quarter hours in hydrology. Such applicants applying prior to July 1, 2020, who meet the requirements of this subsection shall be eligible for licensure without the hydrology exam.

(b) Land surveyor intern applicants may apply prior to July 1, 2020, with 15 quarter hours of credit in land surveying subjects in a course of study approved by the board and five quarter hours in hydrology. Such applicants applying prior to July 1, 2020, who meet the requirements of this subsection shall be eligible for licensure without the hydrology exam.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-13
Status: in_force

Any person whose license has been revoked or suspended by the board may appeal to the superior court of the county of domicile of the board for a trial de novo by filing with the clerk a certified copy of the charge heard by the board and his petition requesting a trial. Upon demand by the applicant, the board shall make certified copies of any charges. When the copy of the charge is lodged with the clerk of the superior court of the county of domicile of the board and the required deposit of court cost is paid within ten days after the board's findings, the appeal shall be considered perfected and shall be docketed and stand for trial. No such appeal shall operate as a supersedeas to such revocation or suspension.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-285 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-285
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-285
Status: in_force

The board shall be notified immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Permanent closing of a licensed pain management clinic;

(1) Permanent closing of a licensed pain management clinic;

(2) Change of ownership, management, or location of a licensed pain management clinic;

(2) Change of ownership, management, or location of a licensed pain management clinic;

(3) Change of the physicians practicing in a licensed pain management clinic;

(3) Change of the physicians practicing in a licensed pain management clinic;

(4) Any theft or loss of drugs or devices of a licensed pain management clinic;

(4) Any theft or loss of drugs or devices of a licensed pain management clinic;

(5) Any known conviction of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic of any state or federal drug laws;

(5) Any known conviction of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic of any state or federal drug laws;

(6) Any known conviction based upon charges of fraud of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic;

(6) Any known conviction based upon charges of fraud of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic;

(7) Disasters, accidents, theft, destruction, or loss of records of a licensed pain management clinic required to be maintained by state or federal law or the rules of the board; or

(7) Disasters, accidents, theft, destruction, or loss of records of a licensed pain management clinic required to be maintained by state or federal law or the rules of the board; or

(8) Any and all other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule.

(8) Any and all other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-9
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may issue a temporary certificate of registration while an application for registration or renewal of registration is pending, upon receipt by the Secretary of State of a completed application for registration, surety bond, and fee and after approval by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may in his or her discretion issue a temporary registration to the applicant, which registration shall have the same force and effect as a permanent registration for such period of time prescribed by the Secretary of State, after which the temporary registration shall become void. A temporary registration may be voided by the Secretary of State at any time.
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-4
Status: in_force

The board shall be authorized to:

(1) Adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the administration, enforcement, and implementation of the provisions and purposes of this chapter;

(1) Adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the administration, enforcement, and implementation of the provisions and purposes of this chapter;

(2) Issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure;

(2) Issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure;

(3) Deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licensees;

(3) Deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licensees;

(4) Initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter;

(4) Initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter;

(5) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter;

(5) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter;

(6) Conduct national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center;

(6) Conduct national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center;

(7) Adopt a seal;

(7) Adopt a seal;

(8) Establish rules and regulations relating to ethical conduct of persons licensed and regulated pursuant to this chapter; and

(8) Establish rules and regulations relating to ethical conduct of persons licensed and regulated pursuant to this chapter; and

(9) Do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter.

(9) Do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-5
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall be reimbursed for their duties as board members and as division members as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-21
Status: in_force

(a) The board, or its delegate, in its sole discretion, may issue a temporary permit to an individual who is not a resident of and who has no established place of business in this state, or who has recently become a resident thereof, to permit him or her, in accordance with the conditions of the temporary permit, to practice or offer to practice engineering in this state if: (1) An application for a certificate of registration has been filed with the board and the fee required by this chapter has been paid; (2) The applicant is legally qualified to practice such profession in the state or country of the applicant's residence or former residence; and (3) The requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate of registration in that jurisdiction are not lower than those specified in this chapter.

(a) The board, or its delegate, in its sole discretion, may issue a temporary permit to an individual who is not a resident of and who has no established place of business in this state, or who has recently become a resident thereof, to permit him or her, in accordance with the conditions of the temporary permit, to practice or offer to practice engineering in this state if:

(1) An application for a certificate of registration has been filed with the board and the fee required by this chapter has been paid;

(1) An application for a certificate of registration has been filed with the board and the fee required by this chapter has been paid;

(2) The applicant is legally qualified to practice such profession in the state or country of the applicant's residence or former residence; and

(2) The applicant is legally qualified to practice such profession in the state or country of the applicant's residence or former residence; and

(3) The requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate of registration in that jurisdiction are not lower than those specified in this chapter.

(3) The requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate of registration in that jurisdiction are not lower than those specified in this chapter.

(b) An application under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made to the board in writing, containing such information and in the form and manner as shall be prescribed by the board.

(b) An application under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made to the board in writing, containing such information and in the form and manner as shall be prescribed by the board.

(c) The temporary permit shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the application for registration. The temporary permit shall contain such conditions with respect to the scope of the permission granted as the board deems necessary or desirable.

(c) The temporary permit shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the application for registration. The temporary permit shall contain such conditions with respect to the scope of the permission granted as the board deems necessary or desirable.

(d) Plans, specifications, plats, and reports issued by an individual holding a temporary permit shall bear his or her signature and a stamp containing his or her name, business address, and “Georgia Professional Engineer Temporary Permit No. ____.” The signature and stamp shall be affixed only in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-15-22 .

(d) Plans, specifications, plats, and reports issued by an individual holding a temporary permit shall bear his or her signature and a stamp containing his or her name, business address, and “Georgia Professional Engineer Temporary Permit No. ____.” The signature and stamp shall be affixed only in accordance with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-15-22 .

(e) An individual who has obtained a temporary permit and practices in accordance therewith is deemed to be a professional engineer for purposes of this chapter, but a temporary permit shall not be deemed to be a registration under any provision of this chapter, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, Code Section 43-15-23 .

(e) An individual who has obtained a temporary permit and practices in accordance therewith is deemed to be a professional engineer for purposes of this chapter, but a temporary permit shall not be deemed to be a registration under any provision of this chapter, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, Code Section 43-15-23 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-25a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25A / Section 43-25a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25A-8
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue or renew a license; place a licensee on probation; or issue a letter of admonition upon proof that the licensee: (1) Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact; (2) Has been convicted of a felony as provided under state law; (3) Has willfully or negligently acted in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the individual's care; (4) Has had a license to practice music therapy suspended or revoked or has otherwise been subject to discipline related to the individual's practice of music therapy in any other jurisdiction; (5) Has committed a fraudulent insurance act; (6) Excessively or habitually uses alcohol or drugs, provided that the Secretary shall not discipline an individual under this paragraph if the individual is enrolled in a substance abuse program approved by the office; or (7) Has a physical or mental disability that renders the individual incapable of safely administering music therapy services.

(a) The Secretary may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue or renew a license; place a licensee on probation; or issue a letter of admonition upon proof that the licensee:

(1) Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact;

(1) Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact;

(2) Has been convicted of a felony as provided under state law;

(2) Has been convicted of a felony as provided under state law;

(3) Has willfully or negligently acted in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the individual's care;

(3) Has willfully or negligently acted in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the individual's care;

(4) Has had a license to practice music therapy suspended or revoked or has otherwise been subject to discipline related to the individual's practice of music therapy in any other jurisdiction;

(4) Has had a license to practice music therapy suspended or revoked or has otherwise been subject to discipline related to the individual's practice of music therapy in any other jurisdiction;

(5) Has committed a fraudulent insurance act;

(5) Has committed a fraudulent insurance act;

(6) Excessively or habitually uses alcohol or drugs, provided that the Secretary shall not discipline an individual under this paragraph if the individual is enrolled in a substance abuse program approved by the office; or

(6) Excessively or habitually uses alcohol or drugs, provided that the Secretary shall not discipline an individual under this paragraph if the individual is enrolled in a substance abuse program approved by the office; or

(7) Has a physical or mental disability that renders the individual incapable of safely administering music therapy services.

(7) Has a physical or mental disability that renders the individual incapable of safely administering music therapy services.

(b) The Secretary is authorized to conduct investigations into allegations of conduct described in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The Secretary is authorized to conduct investigations into allegations of conduct described in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) In addition to suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal to renew a license, the Secretary shall fine a person found to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Secretary under this chapter not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each violation.

(c) In addition to suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal to renew a license, the Secretary shall fine a person found to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Secretary under this chapter not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each violation.

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

(d) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall be applicable to the Secretary of State and the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-23
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any person who shall willfully violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any person who shall willfully violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who shall willfully violate subsection (d) of Code Section 43-17-12 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both.

(b) Any person who shall willfully violate subsection (d) of Code Section 43-17-12 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall limit any statutory or common-law right of the state to punish any person for violation of any law.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall limit any statutory or common-law right of the state to punish any person for violation of any law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-20
Status: in_force

Any psychologist licensed under this article who testifies in good faith without fraud or malice in any proceeding relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice psychology, or who in good faith and without fraud or malice makes a report or recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for such actions. No psychologist licensed under this article who serves as a supervising or monitoring psychologist pursuant to a public or private order of the board shall be liable for any damages in an action brought by the supervised or monitored psychologist, provided that the supervising or monitoring psychologist was acting in good faith without fraud or malice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-24
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or any other organization or combination thereof who shall engage in, solicit, supervise, advertise, represent himself to be in, hold himself out as being in, or purport to be, a manager, owner, operator-owner, operator or agent (other than a registered employee), or agent in household pest control, control of wood-destroying organisms, fumigation, or related work, without having first secured a license issued for that purpose by the commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4 . Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(a) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or any other organization or combination thereof who shall engage in, solicit, supervise, advertise, represent himself to be in, hold himself out as being in, or purport to be, a manager, owner, operator-owner, operator or agent (other than a registered employee), or agent in household pest control, control of wood-destroying organisms, fumigation, or related work, without having first secured a license issued for that purpose by the commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4 . Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) Any certified operator, registered employee, or employee or agent of a licensee who shall engage in field work or solicit accounts covered by this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereto, without having first registered or obtained certification under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any certified operator, registered employee, or employee or agent of a licensee who shall engage in field work or solicit accounts covered by this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereto, without having first registered or obtained certification under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 43-22a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-22A-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of specific knowledge and skills relating to breastfeeding is important to the health of mothers and babies and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound lactation care and services in hospitals, physician practices, private homes, and other settings requires trained and competent professionals. It is declared, therefore, to be the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensure and regulation of the activities of persons engaged in lactation care and services.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-12-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-12-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-12.1
Status: in_force

In order for an applicant to obtain an auctioneer's license, such applicant must show proof of a residence.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-19-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-19.2
Status: in_force

Each application for a license to practice a profession or business to be issued by a professional licensing board or any agency of the state shall include a question as to whether the applicant for such license:

(1) Has had revoked or suspended or otherwise sanctioned any license issued to the applicant by any board or agency in Georgia or any other state; or

(1) Has had revoked or suspended or otherwise sanctioned any license issued to the applicant by any board or agency in Georgia or any other state; or

(2) Was denied issuance of or, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings, refused renewal of a license by any board or agency in Georgia or any other state.

(2) Was denied issuance of or, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings, refused renewal of a license by any board or agency in Georgia or any other state.

The question shall be answered under oath and the answer shall include the name of the board or agency which revoked, suspended, denied, refused renewal of, or otherwise sanctioned the license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-18
Status: in_force

All signs, cards, announcements, advertisements, or methods used to state or imply that dentistry may or will be done by anyone at any place in this state shall be required to list the full name of at least one individual practicing dentistry in such place; provided, however, that the names of all dentists practicing at a location shall be supplied to any person who inquires, and a list containing the names of all dentists practicing at a location shall be posted at the entry of such location.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-15
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for a dispensing optician to advertise, provided that such dispensing optician does not advertise in any manner that would tend to mislead or deceive the public or that would in any manner discredit others in the eye care field.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-4
Status: in_force

The State Board of Podiatry Examiners which existed on January 1, 1994, is continued in existence on and after that date. The members serving on the board on January 1, 1994, and any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Their successors shall be appointed as provided by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-7
Status: in_force

(a) All orders and processes of the board and the divisions of the board shall be signed and attested by the division director; and any notice or legal process necessary to be served upon the board or the divisions may be served upon the division director.

(a) All orders and processes of the board and the divisions of the board shall be signed and attested by the division director; and any notice or legal process necessary to be served upon the board or the divisions may be served upon the division director.

(b) The division director or his designee is vested with the power and authority to make such investigations in connection with the enforcement of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board as he, the board, the divisions of the board, or any district attorney may deem necessary or advisable.

(b) The division director or his designee is vested with the power and authority to make such investigations in connection with the enforcement of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board as he, the board, the divisions of the board, or any district attorney may deem necessary or advisable.
O.C.G.A. § 43-43-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-43-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-43-5
Status: in_force

Any scrap metal processor or his agent who:

(1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his records;

(1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his records;

(2) Makes any false entry therein;

(2) Makes any false entry therein;

(3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his place of business such records;

(3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his place of business such records;

(4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such records or any vehicles or scrap vehicles in his possession during the ordinary hours of business; or

(4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such records or any vehicles or scrap vehicles in his possession during the ordinary hours of business; or

(5) Fails to maintain the records required by Code Section 43-43-2 for at least two years

(5) Fails to maintain the records required by Code Section 43-43-2 for at least two years

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $ 1,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-12
Status: in_force

A certificate of registration as a registered architect shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially as provided by rule of the board. It is unlawful to identify oneself as being able to practice architecture in this state without a current and valid registration in this state. An applicant for a renewal of a certificate of registration shall meet such professional development requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation. Such rule or regulation shall describe professional development activities acceptable to the board and the form of documentation of such activities required by the board. The board shall be authorized to waive the professional development requirement in cases of hardship, disability, age, illness, or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate. Failure to meet the minimum qualifications for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-8
Status: in_force

No person shall be eligible for licensure under this article unless such person furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board of all of the following:

(1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-10A-11 , 43-10A-12 , or 43-10A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought;

(1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-10A-11 , 43-10A-12 , or 43-10A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought;

(2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-10A-9 , except that persons meeting the requirements of subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 43-10A-13 shall not be required to pass such examination;

(2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-10A-9 , except that persons meeting the requirements of subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 43-10A-13 shall not be required to pass such examination;

(3) Having paid any required license fee;

(3) Having paid any required license fee;

(4) All persons licensed under this article who were licensed after April 26, 2006, are required to have completed a graduate level course or equivalent related to diagnosing and shall complete such curriculum in order to renew the license or apply for licensure; and

(4) All persons licensed under this article who were licensed after April 26, 2006, are required to have completed a graduate level course or equivalent related to diagnosing and shall complete such curriculum in order to renew the license or apply for licensure; and

(5) Having 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 Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure 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. Any such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.

(5) Having 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 Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure 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. Any such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-6
Status: in_force

On and after January 1, 2021, it shall be against public policy for any person who is not properly registered under this chapter to seek to recover from the owner of any property or any other person the cost of the cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste at, in, or on such property.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-17
Status: in_force

(a) The board may take any one or more of the following actions against a person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program found by the board to have committed a violation of this chapter: (1) Reprimand or place the licensee on probation; (2) Revoke or suspend the license or deny the issuance or renewal of a license; (3) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation; and (4) Assess costs against the violator for expenses relating to the investigation and administrative action.

(a) The board may take any one or more of the following actions against a person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program found by the board to have committed a violation of this chapter:

(1) Reprimand or place the licensee on probation;

(1) Reprimand or place the licensee on probation;

(2) Revoke or suspend the license or deny the issuance or renewal of a license;

(2) Revoke or suspend the license or deny the issuance or renewal of a license;

(3) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation; and

(3) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation; and

(4) Assess costs against the violator for expenses relating to the investigation and administrative action.

(4) Assess costs against the violator for expenses relating to the investigation and administrative action.

(b) The board may assess collection costs and interest for the collection of fines imposed under this chapter against any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that fails to pay a fine as directed by the board.

(b) The board may assess collection costs and interest for the collection of fines imposed under this chapter against any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that fails to pay a fine as directed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-243 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-243
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-243
Status: in_force

This article shall not be construed to prohibit:

(1) A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(1) A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(2) A licensed physician assistant from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(2) A licensed physician assistant from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(3) A person licensed by this state as a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse practitioner from engaging in his or her profession;

(3) A person licensed by this state as a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse practitioner from engaging in his or her profession;

(4) A licensed esthetician from engaging in his or her profession;

(4) A licensed esthetician from engaging in his or her profession;

(5) A master cosmetologist from engaging in his or her profession;

(5) A master cosmetologist from engaging in his or her profession;

(6) Any person licensed under any other article of this chapter from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(6) Any person licensed under any other article of this chapter from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(7) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(7) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

(8) The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a person who is employed by the federal government or any bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties;

(8) The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a person who is employed by the federal government or any bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties;

(9) The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a student enrolled in an accredited school of nursing or medical school as part of his or her training; or

(9) The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a student enrolled in an accredited school of nursing or medical school as part of his or her training; or

(10) Employees or authorized representatives of a manufacturer of a laser used for cosmetic laser services from engaging in one or more of the following: evaluating, adjusting, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing, or delivering a laser used to provide cosmetic laser services under the order, direction, or prescription of a physician or health provider operating within his or her licensed scope of practice.

(10) Employees or authorized representatives of a manufacturer of a laser used for cosmetic laser services from engaging in one or more of the following: evaluating, adjusting, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing, or delivering a laser used to provide cosmetic laser services under the order, direction, or prescription of a physician or health provider operating within his or her licensed scope of practice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-147 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-147
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-147
Status: in_force

Upon payment of a fee determined by the board, a temporary permit may be issued to practice respiratory care:

(1) For a period of 12 months to an applicant for certification under Code Section 43-34-148 providing that applicant presents written evidence verified by oath that the applicant was certified, licensed, or practicing respiratory care within the last 12 months in another state; or

(1) For a period of 12 months to an applicant for certification under Code Section 43-34-148 providing that applicant presents written evidence verified by oath that the applicant was certified, licensed, or practicing respiratory care within the last 12 months in another state; or

(2) To a person who is a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or the equivalent thereof as accepted by the board, pending completion of the other requirements for certification under this article.

(2) To a person who is a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or the equivalent thereof as accepted by the board, pending completion of the other requirements for certification under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-17
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-7
Status: in_force

The board, or any member designated by the board, may confer with similar boards of other states or attend meetings or conferences for the purpose of obtaining information for the advancement of the profession and standards thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-16
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both. A license held by any person convicted under this Code section shall be forfeited and revoked upon the board receiving notice of such conviction.

(a) Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both. A license held by any person convicted under this Code section shall be forfeited and revoked upon the board receiving notice of such conviction.

(b) It is unlawful for any person who is not registered under this article as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the words “occupational therapist,” “licensed occupational therapist,” “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or the letters “O.T.,” “O.T.R.,” “O.T.R./L.”, “O.T./L.,” “O.T.A.,” “L.O.T.A.,” “C.O.T.A./L.,” or “C.O.T.A.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or to show in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, or to represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.

(b) It is unlawful for any person who is not registered under this article as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the words “occupational therapist,” “licensed occupational therapist,” “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or the letters “O.T.,” “O.T.R.,” “O.T.R./L.”, “O.T./L.,” “O.T.A.,” “L.O.T.A.,” “C.O.T.A./L.,” or “C.O.T.A.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or to show in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, or to represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-2
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state by and through the effective control and regulation of persons who are licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in this state; to provide a uniform state-wide regulatory scheme to be enforced by the board through the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; and to provide the board with oversight of the persons practicing veterinary medicine within this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-10
Status: in_force

(a) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate his or her eligibility in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 43-28-9 and shall make application for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe. Such application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the board.

(a) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate his or her eligibility in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 43-28-9 and shall make application for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe. Such application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the board.

(b) Each applicant for licensure under this article shall pass a nationally recognized examination for occupational therapists or an examination for occupational therapy assistants which has been approved by the board.

(b) Each applicant for licensure under this article shall pass a nationally recognized examination for occupational therapists or an examination for occupational therapy assistants which has been approved by the board.

(c) Applicants who fail the examination may retake the examination; provided, however, that prior to the issuance of a license, the board may require reexamination applicants to demonstrate competency in a manner deemed appropriate by the board if: (1) The applicant has failed the examination three times or more; or (2) The applicant has failed to pass the examination within five years of completion of the academic requirements for licensure as set out in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-28-9 .

(c) Applicants who fail the examination may retake the examination; provided, however, that prior to the issuance of a license, the board may require reexamination applicants to demonstrate competency in a manner deemed appropriate by the board if:

(1) The applicant has failed the examination three times or more; or

(1) The applicant has failed the examination three times or more; or

(2) The applicant has failed to pass the examination within five years of completion of the academic requirements for licensure as set out in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-28-9 .

(2) The applicant has failed to pass the examination within five years of completion of the academic requirements for licensure as set out in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-28-9 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-9
Status: in_force

(a) Every person holding a license issued by a division of the board shall display it in a conspicuous manner at his place of business.

(a) Every person holding a license issued by a division of the board shall display it in a conspicuous manner at his place of business.

(b) All commercial vehicles used by licensees and certificate holders exclusively in the daily operation of their business shall have prominently displayed thereon the company or business registration number issued by the Secretary of State's office. Such registration number shall also be prominently displayed on any advertising in telephone yellow pages and newspapers relating to work which a licensee or certificate holder purports to have the capacity to perform. Said registration number shall also be printed on all invoices and proposal forms.

(b) All commercial vehicles used by licensees and certificate holders exclusively in the daily operation of their business shall have prominently displayed thereon the company or business registration number issued by the Secretary of State's office. Such registration number shall also be prominently displayed on any advertising in telephone yellow pages and newspapers relating to work which a licensee or certificate holder purports to have the capacity to perform. Said registration number shall also be printed on all invoices and proposal forms.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-22
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing, as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board, may revoke the license to practice of a firm if at any time it does not have all the qualifications prescribed by the Code section under which it qualified for licensure.

(a) After notice and hearing, as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board, may revoke the license to practice of a firm if at any time it does not have all the qualifications prescribed by the Code section under which it qualified for licensure.

(b) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board may revoke or suspend the license of a firm or may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew its license or may censure the holder of any license for any of the following causes in addition to those enumerated in Code Section 43-3-21 : (1) The revocation or suspension of the certificate or license or the revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license to practice of any partner, member, or shareholder required by law to have such certificate or license as a condition to the firm's licensure; (2) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the firm, or any partner, member, or shareholder thereof, to practice public accountancy in any other state for any cause other than voluntary withdrawal or failure to pay licensing fees in such other state; or (3) The failure of such firm to become licensed or renew its license under Code Section 43-3-16 or the failure of such firm to comply with any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-17 .

(b) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board may revoke or suspend the license of a firm or may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew its license or may censure the holder of any license for any of the following causes in addition to those enumerated in Code Section 43-3-21 :

(1) The revocation or suspension of the certificate or license or the revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license to practice of any partner, member, or shareholder required by law to have such certificate or license as a condition to the firm's licensure;

(1) The revocation or suspension of the certificate or license or the revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license to practice of any partner, member, or shareholder required by law to have such certificate or license as a condition to the firm's licensure;

(2) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the firm, or any partner, member, or shareholder thereof, to practice public accountancy in any other state for any cause other than voluntary withdrawal or failure to pay licensing fees in such other state; or

(2) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the firm, or any partner, member, or shareholder thereof, to practice public accountancy in any other state for any cause other than voluntary withdrawal or failure to pay licensing fees in such other state; or

(3) The failure of such firm to become licensed or renew its license under Code Section 43-3-16 or the failure of such firm to comply with any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-17 .

(3) The failure of such firm to become licensed or renew its license under Code Section 43-3-16 or the failure of such firm to comply with any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-17 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-22-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-22-5
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, or corporation or officer, agent, or employee thereof who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00, or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-15
Status: in_force

(a) If the board, after an application in proper form has been filed with it, accompanied by the proper fee, shall refuse to issue an appraiser classification to such applicant, the board shall provide an opportunity for a hearing for such applicant in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Unless otherwise agreed to by the board, all such hearings shall be held in the county of domicile of the board.

(a) If the board, after an application in proper form has been filed with it, accompanied by the proper fee, shall refuse to issue an appraiser classification to such applicant, the board shall provide an opportunity for a hearing for such applicant in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Unless otherwise agreed to by the board, all such hearings shall be held in the county of domicile of the board.

(b) Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-19 to the contrary, initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

(b) Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-19 to the contrary, initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-2
Status: in_force

There is created a State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, to consist of six members who shall be appointed by the Governor under conditions set forth in this article. No member of the board shall be liable to civil action for any act performed in good faith in the performance of that member's duties as prescribed by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-5
Status: in_force

(a) The division director shall be secretary of the board and in addition to his or her powers and duties prescribed by Chapter 1 of this title shall perform such other administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.

(a) The division director shall be secretary of the board and in addition to his or her powers and duties prescribed by Chapter 1 of this title shall perform such other administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.

(b) In a contested case, the division director on behalf of the board shall have the power to subpoena throughout the state witnesses, designated documents, papers, books, accounts, letters, photographs, and objects or other tangible things.

(b) In a contested case, the division director on behalf of the board shall have the power to subpoena throughout the state witnesses, designated documents, papers, books, accounts, letters, photographs, and objects or other tangible things.

(c) All legal process and all documents required by law to be served upon or filed with the board shall be served upon or filed with the division director at his or her office.

(c) All legal process and all documents required by law to be served upon or filed with the board shall be served upon or filed with the division director at his or her office.

(d) All official records of the board or affidavits by the division director certifying the content of such records shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein.

(d) All official records of the board or affidavits by the division director certifying the content of such records shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein.

(e) The division director, guided by the recommendations of the board, shall act in all matters relating to this article.

(e) The division director, guided by the recommendations of the board, shall act in all matters relating to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of driver services.

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of driver services.

(2) “ Department ” means the Department of Driver Services acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents.

(2) “ Department ” means the Department of Driver Services acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents.

(3) “ Ignition interlock device ” means a constant monitoring device certified by the commissioner which prevents a motor vehicle from being started at any time without first determining the equivalent blood alcohol concentration of the operator through the taking of a deep lung breath sample. The system shall be calibrated so that the motor vehicle may not be started if the blood alcohol concentration of the operator, as measured by the device, exceeds 0.02 grams or if the sample is not a sample of human breath.

(3) “ Ignition interlock device ” means a constant monitoring device certified by the commissioner which prevents a motor vehicle from being started at any time without first determining the equivalent blood alcohol concentration of the operator through the taking of a deep lung breath sample. The system shall be calibrated so that the motor vehicle may not be started if the blood alcohol concentration of the operator, as measured by the device, exceeds 0.02 grams or if the sample is not a sample of human breath.

(4) “ Provider center ” means a facility established for the purpose of providing and installing ignition interlock devices when their use is required by or as a result of an order of a court.

(4) “ Provider center ” means a facility established for the purpose of providing and installing ignition interlock devices when their use is required by or as a result of an order of a court.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-15
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to establish requirements of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of licensure of psychologists; however, rules and regulations concerning accreditation of continuing education programs and other educational experience and the assignment of credit for participation therein must be promulgated by the board at least one year prior to implementation of continuing education requirements for renewal of licensure. The board shall be authorized to waive continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-13
Status: in_force

Any action taken by the board with respect to any license issued under this chapter shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-5
Status: in_force

Each member of the board, upon the receipt of his or her commission, shall file with the executive director his or her post office address and thereafter a notice of any change thereof. Any notice mailed to such address by the executive director shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this chapter as notice to him or her.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-1
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly, in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, to safeguard homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, and unsafe residential and general contractors. The practice of residential and general contracting is declared to be a business or profession affecting the public interest and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the intent and purposes stated in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-180 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-180
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-180
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include clinical perfusionists licensed under this article and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine. Advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-15
Status: in_force

If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a residential or general contractor, where the licensed contractor performing the work under such contract is an individual person and not a business organization acting through a qualifying agent for such organization, the contract may be completed by any person affiliated with the contractor as a co-owner, partner, employee, relative, heir, successor, or assign, even though not licensed under this chapter, subject to the terms of this Code section. Such person shall notify the appropriate division of the board within 30 days after the death of such contractor of such death and of his or her name and address, knowledge of the contract, and ability technically and financially to complete it. Such person may continue with performance of the contract pending approval by the division. If the division approves, he or she may proceed with the contract to completion. If the division does not approve completion by such person, due to a determination that he or she does not have sufficient knowledge, expertise, or financial or other required resources, the division shall give prompt written notice to the person, including the reasons for such rejection, and such person shall promptly upon receipt of such notice cease further performance of the contract. If the owner engages another person under a new contract to complete the remaining work under the original contract, such other party must be a contractor duly licensed under this chapter to perform such work. For purposes of this Code section, an incomplete contract is one which has been awarded to or entered into by the contractor before his or her death or on which he or she was the low bidder and the contract is subsequently awarded to him or her, regardless of whether any actual work has commenced under the contract before the contractor's death. If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a sole qualifying agent of a residential contractor or a general contractor, where the contractor is a business organization licensed only under such individual as its qualifying agent, then the contractor shall proceed as provided under paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 43-41-9 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-19
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not apply to a person who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or to a person who is licensed as an audiologist under Chapter 44 of this title.

(a) This chapter shall not apply to a person who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or to a person who is licensed as an audiologist under Chapter 44 of this title.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to a person while he is working as an employee of a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or a duly chartered educational institution or a training center, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental, or lease of hearing aids.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to a person while he is working as an employee of a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or a duly chartered educational institution or a training center, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental, or lease of hearing aids.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a person licensed under any other law of this state from operating within the scope of that license, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental, or lease of hearing aids.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a person licensed under any other law of this state from operating within the scope of that license, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental, or lease of hearing aids.

(d) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other like organization maintaining an established business address from engaging in the business of selling or offering for sale hearing aid devices or instruments at retail, provided that it holds a dealer's license issued under this chapter and that it employs only properly licensed persons who engage in the sale or dispensing of such products to the purchaser and user thereof. Such corporations, partnerships, trusts, associations, or other like organizations shall file with the board a list of all licensed dispensers directly or indirectly employed by them, including the addresses and license numbers of such dispensers.

(d) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other like organization maintaining an established business address from engaging in the business of selling or offering for sale hearing aid devices or instruments at retail, provided that it holds a dealer's license issued under this chapter and that it employs only properly licensed persons who engage in the sale or dispensing of such products to the purchaser and user thereof. Such corporations, partnerships, trusts, associations, or other like organizations shall file with the board a list of all licensed dispensers directly or indirectly employed by them, including the addresses and license numbers of such dispensers.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-20
Status: in_force

This article shall be known as the “Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-52 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-52
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-52
Status: in_force

All apprentices shall be under the supervision and control of the board and shall upon application for licensure submit to the board proof of having served the required number of hours on forms provided by the board. After completing the 3,120 hours for apprenticeship within the specified period, they shall send the last report to the board regardless of the date. The information contained in the report shall be certified as correct by the funeral director in full and continuous charge and by the supervising funeral director and embalmer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-4
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The board shall consist of ten members who have been residents of this state for at least 12 months prior to taking office. The ten members shall be constituted as follows: (1) Three members licensed in professional counseling; (2) Three members licensed as social workers; (3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists; and (4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty.

(a) There is created the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The board shall consist of ten members who have been residents of this state for at least 12 months prior to taking office. The ten members shall be constituted as follows:

(1) Three members licensed in professional counseling;

(1) Three members licensed in professional counseling;

(2) Three members licensed as social workers;

(2) Three members licensed as social workers;

(3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists; and

(3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists; and

(4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty.

(4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty.

(b) All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Those members of the board who are required to be licensed shall be persons who are practicing in the designated specialty at the time of appointment.

(b) All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Those members of the board who are required to be licensed shall be persons who are practicing in the designated specialty at the time of appointment.

(c) Members of the board shall serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms.

(c) Members of the board shall serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms.

(d) Members of the board may be removed by the Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, or conviction of any felony.

(d) Members of the board may be removed by the Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, or conviction of any felony.

(e) Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(e) Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(f) Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in regular session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts upon that appointment.

(f) Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in regular session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts upon that appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-18
Status: in_force

Without affecting the eligibility to vote of any other member of a professional licensing board, each consumer member of a professional licensing board shall be eligible to vote on all matters brought before that board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-34 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-34
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-34
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-13
Status: in_force

A license to practice as a physical therapist assistant shall be issued to any person who:

(1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapist assistants and which is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by the board or, in the case of an applicant who has graduated from an educational program which prepares physical therapist assistants conducted in a foreign country, has submitted, in a manner prescribed by the board, credentials approved by the board and who has further demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language and has satisfactorily completed a three-month board approved traineeship under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this article;

(1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapist assistants and which is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by the board or, in the case of an applicant who has graduated from an educational program which prepares physical therapist assistants conducted in a foreign country, has submitted, in a manner prescribed by the board, credentials approved by the board and who has further demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language and has satisfactorily completed a three-month board approved traineeship under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this article;

(2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board;

(2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board;

(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-33-18 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 43-1-19 ; and

(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-33-18 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 43-1-19 ; and

(4) Has 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 Code section 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.

(4) Has 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 Code section 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.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-2
Status: in_force

It is declared to be a policy of this state that in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons, it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-12
Status: in_force

In case of loss of property entrusted by a guest to an innkeeper, it will be presumed that the innkeeper failed to exercise extraordinary diligence with regard to such property. Negligence or default by the guest, of which the loss is a consequence, shall be a sufficient defense. The liability of the innkeeper for loss of or injury to personal property placed by any guest under the innkeeper's care, other than valuable articles which must be delivered to the innkeeper to be deposited in a safe or other place of deposit, shall not exceed the sum of $1,000.00, provided that any guest may, at any time before loss, damage, or destruction of the guest's property, notify the innkeeper in writing that the property of the guest exceeds in value the sum of $1,000.00 and shall, upon demand of the innkeeper, furnish the innkeeper a list or schedule of the same, with the value thereof, in which case the innkeeper shall be liable for the full value of such property in case of loss, damage, or destruction because of negligence on the innkeeper's part; provided, further, that the innkeeper shall post a copy of this Code section, printed in distinct type, on the inside of the door of the guest's room. The innkeeper may adopt reasonable regulations for the innkeeper's protection, and the publication of such rules to the innkeeper's guests shall bind them to comply therewith.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-50
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of operating, outside the corporate limits of any municipality in this state, a roadhouse, public dance hall, or any other similar establishment by whatever name called, where travelers, transient guests, or other persons are or may be lodged, or operating restaurants, cafes, or places where food or drinks, or both, are sold to be consumed at such places, shall, before engaging in such business, apply for and obtain a license from the county commissioners or from the judge of the probate court in the county in which such business is to be carried on.

(a) Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of operating, outside the corporate limits of any municipality in this state, a roadhouse, public dance hall, or any other similar establishment by whatever name called, where travelers, transient guests, or other persons are or may be lodged, or operating restaurants, cafes, or places where food or drinks, or both, are sold to be consumed at such places, shall, before engaging in such business, apply for and obtain a license from the county commissioners or from the judge of the probate court in the county in which such business is to be carried on.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in any business described in this Code section without first obtaining a license therefor. Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in any business described in this Code section without first obtaining a license therefor. Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 43-22a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-22A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-31
Status: in_force

Any person acting as a real estate licensee within the meaning of this chapter without a license and any person who violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Accredited dental college ” and “ accredited dental school ” or “ accredited school of dentistry ” means a dental school, college, or university with an education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(1) “ Accredited dental college ” and “ accredited dental school ” or “ accredited school of dentistry ” means a dental school, college, or university with an education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(2) “ Accredited dental hygiene school ” means a dental hygiene education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(2) “ Accredited dental hygiene school ” means a dental hygiene education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(3) “ Advanced dental education program ” means an accredited dental advanced specialty education program or accredited dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(3) “ Advanced dental education program ” means an accredited dental advanced specialty education program or accredited dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(4) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

(4) “ Board ” means the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

(5) “ Conscious sedation ” means a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command and that is produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination thereof. A patient whose only response is reflex withdrawal from repeated painful stimuli shall not be considered to be in a state of conscious sedation. The use of nitrous oxide is not considered conscious sedation for purposes of this chapter.

(5) “ Conscious sedation ” means a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command and that is produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination thereof. A patient whose only response is reflex withdrawal from repeated painful stimuli shall not be considered to be in a state of conscious sedation. The use of nitrous oxide is not considered conscious sedation for purposes of this chapter.

(6) “ Dentistry ” means the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, or any combination thereof, whether using surgical or nonsurgical procedures, of diseases, disorders, or conditions, or any combination thereof, of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, or the adjacent and associated structures, or any combination thereof, and their impact on the human body provided by a dentist, within the scope of his or her education, training, and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law, including, but not limited to, the acts specified in Code Section 43-11-17 .

(6) “ Dentistry ” means the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, or any combination thereof, whether using surgical or nonsurgical procedures, of diseases, disorders, or conditions, or any combination thereof, of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, or the adjacent and associated structures, or any combination thereof, and their impact on the human body provided by a dentist, within the scope of his or her education, training, and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law, including, but not limited to, the acts specified in Code Section 43-11-17 .

(6.1) “ Executive director ” means the executive director appointed by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-11-2.1 .

(6.1) “ Executive director ” means the executive director appointed by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-11-2.1 .

(7) “ General anesthesia ” means an induced state of depressed consciousness, or an induced state of unconsciousness, accompanied by partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to continually and independently maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, and produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination thereof. For purposes of this chapter, “general anesthesia” includes deep sedation.

(7) “ General anesthesia ” means an induced state of depressed consciousness, or an induced state of unconsciousness, accompanied by partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to continually and independently maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, and produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination thereof. For purposes of this chapter, “general anesthesia” includes deep sedation.

(8) “ Instructor ” means either a dentist or a dental hygienist whom the board has granted a teacher's or instructor's license pursuant to Code Section 43-11-42 .

(8) “ Instructor ” means either a dentist or a dental hygienist whom the board has granted a teacher's or instructor's license pursuant to Code Section 43-11-42 .

(9) “ Licensed dental hygienist ” means a dental hygienist licensed and in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter.

(9) “ Licensed dental hygienist ” means a dental hygienist licensed and in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter.

(10) “ Licensed dentist ” means a dentist licensed and in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter.

(10) “ Licensed dentist ” means a dentist licensed and in good standing in this state pursuant to this chapter.

(11) “ Training clinic ” means a clinic operated as a nonprofit facility by an accredited dental college, advanced dental education program, or accredited dental hygiene school primarily to train students or residents of such college, program, or school.

(11) “ Training clinic ” means a clinic operated as a nonprofit facility by an accredited dental college, advanced dental education program, or accredited dental hygiene school primarily to train students or residents of such college, program, or school.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-14
Status: in_force

The board shall have the power to enforce any and all of its lawful orders or subpoenas; to punish as for a contempt anyone obstructing or violating the same and shall also have the power to conduct any and all hearings before it in an orderly and legal manner; to punish anyone as for a contempt who may attempt to or who shall interfere with or in any manner obstruct such hearing; and may also punish as for a contempt any act of indecorum or discourtesy committed in the presence of the board when in session. The board may fine anyone an amount not exceeding $100.00 for a contempt and in default of the payment thereof may make application to any superior court having jurisdiction to confine the offender to jail for not more than ten days.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-30
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-19
Status: in_force

A person who does not meet the requirements for licensure under this chapter but who has been employed as a nutritionist under the state or a county merit system for at least five years prior to July 1, 1993, and who makes application for licensure as a dietitian prior to July 1, 1995, may be granted a license as a dietitian if he or she pays the required fee and complies with the continuing education requirements established by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-5
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ person ” means: an individual; any corporate entity or form authorized by law, including any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; or any officer, director, board member, or employee of any corporate entity or form authorized by law.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ person ” means: an individual; any corporate entity or form authorized by law, including any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; or any officer, director, board member, or employee of any corporate entity or form authorized by law.

(b) No person shall perform, offer to perform, or engage in the cleanup of a trauma scene or the removal or remediation of regulated biomedical waste from any trauma scene unless such person is registered in accordance with this chapter or is an employee or independent contractor of such person registered in accordance with this chapter.

(b) No person shall perform, offer to perform, or engage in the cleanup of a trauma scene or the removal or remediation of regulated biomedical waste from any trauma scene unless such person is registered in accordance with this chapter or is an employee or independent contractor of such person registered in accordance with this chapter.

(c) Any person that violates this Code section shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $5,000.00 and punitive action by the Secretary of State, up to and including revocation of registration.

(c) Any person that violates this Code section shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $5,000.00 and punitive action by the Secretary of State, up to and including revocation of registration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-79 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-79
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-79
Status: in_force

No funeral establishment license shall terminate upon the death of the holder thereof but shall pass to the legal representative of the deceased or, if there is no legal representative, to the widow of the deceased who may continue to operate the establishment for the unexpired time of the license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-19
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined no less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 12 months for such violation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-10
Status: in_force

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:

(1) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse, without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-12 ;

(1) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse, without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-12 ;

(2) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued;

(2) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued;

(3) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;

(3) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;

(4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the board so to practice under the provisions of this article;

(4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the board so to practice under the provisions of this article;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse;

(6) Knowingly employ any person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse who is not a registered professional nurse;

(6) Knowingly employ any person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse who is not a registered professional nurse;

(7) Conduct a nursing education program preparing persons to practice nursing as registered professional nurses unless the program has been approved by the board; or

(7) Conduct a nursing education program preparing persons to practice nursing as registered professional nurses unless the program has been approved by the board; or

(8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.

(8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-201 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-201
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-201
Status: in_force

A person who notifies the board on forms prescribed thereby may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the board, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the board of his or her desire to resume active status. A person requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in Code Section 43-34-200 . An orthotist or prosthetist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice orthotics or prosthetics in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-12
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(b) Any service member whose license issued pursuant to this chapter expires while such service member is serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice as an immigration assistance provider in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this chapter related to practicing as an immigration assistance provider with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Such service member shall present to the Secretary of State either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer in order for the Secretary of State to waive any charges.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-31
Status: in_force

The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall grant certificates and administer the provisions of this article, and the board shall keep a registry of registered interior designers.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-5-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-5-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-5.1
Status: in_force

Any truthful written or broadcast advertising for eye exam services whether regional or national by any optical firm with more than seven locations in the State of Georgia shall not be required to list the name of the optometrist in the advertisement provided those optometrists practicing under a trade name at a specific location shall be identified to any person inquiring by telephone.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-61 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-61
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-61
Status: in_force

(a) Any man or woman found occupying the same room in any establishment covered by this article for any immoral purpose or any man or woman falsely registering as, or otherwise representing themselves to be, husband and wife in any such establishment shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(a) Any man or woman found occupying the same room in any establishment covered by this article for any immoral purpose or any man or woman falsely registering as, or otherwise representing themselves to be, husband and wife in any such establishment shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any operator or keeper of any establishment covered by this article who shall knowingly permit any man or woman to occupy any room in that establishment for any immoral purposes or who shall knowingly permit any man or woman to register falsely as husband and wife in such an establishment shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any operator or keeper of any establishment covered by this article who shall knowingly permit any man or woman to occupy any room in that establishment for any immoral purposes or who shall knowingly permit any man or woman to register falsely as husband and wife in such an establishment shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person who shall knowingly persuade, induce, or entice, or cause to be persuaded, induced, or enticed, any female person to enter any establishment covered by this article for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery or for any other immoral purpose shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person who shall knowingly persuade, induce, or entice, or cause to be persuaded, induced, or enticed, any female person to enter any establishment covered by this article for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery or for any other immoral purpose shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-5
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall designate the secretary of the commission, who shall issue licenses and identification cards and perform such other duties as the commission may direct to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-17
Status: in_force

The practice of podiatric medicine is declared to be an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Such practice when engaged in by a person who is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance, harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board, or the district attorney of the district where such nuisance exists, may bring a petition to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the appropriate court of the county where such unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain an injunction under this Code section to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-7
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, as defined in this chapter, in this state without having a valid license issued under this chapter.

(a) It is unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, as defined in this chapter, in this state without having a valid license issued under this chapter.

(b) No person or firm, except those exempted in Code Section 43-20-19 , shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent himself or any firm as practicing the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in this state unless such person holds an unsuspended, unrevoked license issued by the board.

(b) No person or firm, except those exempted in Code Section 43-20-19 , shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent himself or any firm as practicing the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in this state unless such person holds an unsuspended, unrevoked license issued by the board.

(c) A dispenser's license issued under this chapter shall entitle the holder to dispense hearing aid devices or instruments under the supervision of a licensed dealer.

(c) A dispenser's license issued under this chapter shall entitle the holder to dispense hearing aid devices or instruments under the supervision of a licensed dealer.

(d) The dealer's license issued under this chapter shall permit and require the holder to establish and operate an establishment open to the public for the purpose of dispensing hearing aids and providing follow-up services.

(d) The dealer's license issued under this chapter shall permit and require the holder to establish and operate an establishment open to the public for the purpose of dispensing hearing aids and providing follow-up services.

(e) No firm shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent itself as dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments in this state unless each office or location is staffed by a person who holds a valid dispenser's license issued under this chapter.

(e) No firm shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent itself as dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments in this state unless each office or location is staffed by a person who holds a valid dispenser's license issued under this chapter.

(f) Duplicate dealers' licenses shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board to valid license holders operating more than one office or place of practice upon the payment of an additional dealer's license fee for each location, provided that each such location shall be staffed and supervised by a person holding a valid dispenser's license issued under this chapter.

(f) Duplicate dealers' licenses shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board to valid license holders operating more than one office or place of practice upon the payment of an additional dealer's license fee for each location, provided that each such location shall be staffed and supervised by a person holding a valid dispenser's license issued under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-2-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 43-2-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-2-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “regulatory agency” means any board, bureau, or commission of the executive branch of state government in existence on July 1, 1992, or created by law after July 1, 1992, for the primary purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profession, business, or trade.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-31
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(b) Any service member whose license to practice a profession issued pursuant to any provision of this title expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice such profession in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this title related to practicing a profession with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. The service member must present to the applicable professional licensing board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer to waive any charges.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-152 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-152
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-152
Status: in_force

Proceedings under this article shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-251 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-251
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-251
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to perform cosmetic laser services within any area within one inch of the nearest part of the eye socket of any consumer.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to perform cosmetic laser services within any area within one inch of the nearest part of the eye socket of any consumer.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to administer any pharmaceutical agent or other substance by injection.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to administer any pharmaceutical agent or other substance by injection.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-25
Status: in_force

Any person or corporation acting as an auctioneer within the meaning of this chapter without a license and any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-61 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-61
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-61
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the practice of veterinary technology by a veterinary assistant shall not be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-45 .

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the practice of veterinary technology by a veterinary assistant shall not be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-45 .

(b) No veterinary assistant shall make a diagnosis or prognosis, prescribe treatment, perform surgery, prescribe medication, perform a nonemergency intubation, induce anesthesia, perform central venous catheterization, or perform arterial catheterization and arterial collection for any animal.

(b) No veterinary assistant shall make a diagnosis or prognosis, prescribe treatment, perform surgery, prescribe medication, perform a nonemergency intubation, induce anesthesia, perform central venous catheterization, or perform arterial catheterization and arterial collection for any animal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-2
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, composed of four members who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, is created. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. Two members must be athletic trainers, one member must be a physician licensed by the state, and one member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of athletic training.

(a) The Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, composed of four members who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, is created. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. Two members must be athletic trainers, one member must be a physician licensed by the state, and one member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of athletic training.

(b) Members shall serve for a term of office of six years. All terms shall expire on January 31 of even-numbered years. In making the initial appointments, the Governor shall appoint one member for a term expiring in 1978, one member in 1980, and one member for a term expiring in 1982. The initial appointment for the member appointed from the public at large shall expire January 31, 1986.

(b) Members shall serve for a term of office of six years. All terms shall expire on January 31 of even-numbered years. In making the initial appointments, the Governor shall appoint one member for a term expiring in 1978, one member in 1980, and one member for a term expiring in 1982. The initial appointment for the member appointed from the public at large shall expire January 31, 1986.

(c) Each appointee to the board shall qualify by taking an oath of office within 15 days from the date of his appointment. On presentation of the oath, the Secretary of State shall issue commissions to appointees as evidence of their authority to act as members of the board.

(c) Each appointee to the board shall qualify by taking an oath of office within 15 days from the date of his appointment. On presentation of the oath, the Secretary of State shall issue commissions to appointees as evidence of their authority to act as members of the board.

(d) In the event of death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the Governor in the same manner as other appointments.

(d) In the event of death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the Governor in the same manner as other appointments.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-15
Status: in_force

The board may, within such period as is established by the division director following the refusal or revocation or cancellation of registration under this chapter, by a majority vote, issue a new license or grant a license to the person affected, restoring him to or conferring upon him all the rights and privileges of and pertaining to the practice of chiropractic, as defined and regulated by this chapter, upon the applicant or licensee showing good moral character and possessing the qualifications required under the terms of this chapter. Any person to whom such registration may have been restored shall pay to the division director an amount established by the board upon the issuance of a new license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-80 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-80
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-80
Status: in_force

(a) A dental assistant is one, other than a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist, who is employed to assist a licensed dentist by performing those acts, services, practices, and procedures as may be prescribed by rule or regulation of the board.

(a) A dental assistant is one, other than a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist, who is employed to assist a licensed dentist by performing those acts, services, practices, and procedures as may be prescribed by rule or regulation of the board.

(b) After meeting such additional education and training requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation, a dental assistant may perform such other acts, practices, services, or procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, which the board may prescribe by rule or regulation.

(b) After meeting such additional education and training requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation, a dental assistant may perform such other acts, practices, services, or procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, which the board may prescribe by rule or regulation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-31
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of every hotel keeper or innkeeper to screen properly, with wire, cloth, or gauze, the doors, windows, and other similar openings in the kitchen and dining room of such inn or hotel.