O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-8
Status: in_force

(a) No person may practice massage therapy in this state who is not a licensed massage therapist or the holder of a valid provisional permit issued by the division director pursuant to this chapter.

(a) No person may practice massage therapy in this state who is not a licensed massage therapist or the holder of a valid provisional permit issued by the division director pursuant to this chapter.

(b) Any applicant for a license as a massage therapist must submit a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the board that: (1) The applicant is at least 18 years of age; (2) The applicant has a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; (3) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; (4) The applicant is of good moral character. For purposes of this paragraph, “ good moral character ” means professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant's fitness to practice massage therapy; (5) The applicant 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 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 by examination 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; (6) The applicant has completed successfully a board recognized massage therapy educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of course and clinical work; (7) The applicant has passed satisfactorily the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, an equivalent test approved by the board, or an examination administered by another state, territory, or jurisdiction whose license requirements meet or exceed those of this state; and (8) The applicant has and agrees to maintain continuously during the term of licensure liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability in coverages and amounts of not less than $1 million per occurrence, with not less than a minimum annual aggregate of $3 million for all occurrences, as determined by the board.

(b) Any applicant for a license as a massage therapist must submit a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the board that:

(1) The applicant is at least 18 years of age;

(1) The applicant is at least 18 years of age;

(2) The applicant has a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent;

(2) The applicant has a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent;

(3) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States;

(3) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States;

(4) The applicant is of good moral character. For purposes of this paragraph, “ good moral character ” means professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant's fitness to practice massage therapy;

(4) The applicant is of good moral character. For purposes of this paragraph, “ good moral character ” means professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant's fitness to practice massage therapy;

(5) The applicant 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 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 by examination 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;

(5) The applicant 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 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 by examination 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;

(6) The applicant has completed successfully a board recognized massage therapy educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of course and clinical work;

(6) The applicant has completed successfully a board recognized massage therapy educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of course and clinical work;

(7) The applicant has passed satisfactorily the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, an equivalent test approved by the board, or an examination administered by another state, territory, or jurisdiction whose license requirements meet or exceed those of this state; and

(7) The applicant has passed satisfactorily the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, an equivalent test approved by the board, or an examination administered by another state, territory, or jurisdiction whose license requirements meet or exceed those of this state; and

(8) The applicant has and agrees to maintain continuously during the term of licensure liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability in coverages and amounts of not less than $1 million per occurrence, with not less than a minimum annual aggregate of $3 million for all occurrences, as determined by the board.

(8) The applicant has and agrees to maintain continuously during the term of licensure liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability in coverages and amounts of not less than $1 million per occurrence, with not less than a minimum annual aggregate of $3 million for all occurrences, as determined by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-6
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse shall have the right to use the title “registered professional nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N.” Any person recognized by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse shall have the right to use the title “advanced practice registered nurse” and the abbreviation “A.P.R.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviations or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse in Georgia. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to repeal the right of any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse or recognized by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse on June 30, 2006, to be licensed and to use the title “registered professional nurse” or to use the title “advanced practice registered nurse,” respectively.

(a) Any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse shall have the right to use the title “registered professional nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N.” Any person recognized by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse shall have the right to use the title “advanced practice registered nurse” and the abbreviation “A.P.R.N.” No other person shall assume such titles or use such abbreviations or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse in Georgia. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to repeal the right of any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse or recognized by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse on June 30, 2006, to be licensed and to use the title “registered professional nurse” or to use the title “advanced practice registered nurse,” respectively.

(b) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse, which license was issued by the board and valid on July 1, 1975, shall be deemed to be licensed to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse under this article and shall have the right to use the title “licensed undergraduate nurse” and the abbreviation “L.U.N.” No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is licensed to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse. After July 1, 1975, there shall be no new certificates issued for licensure to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse.

(b) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse, which license was issued by the board and valid on July 1, 1975, shall be deemed to be licensed to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse under this article and shall have the right to use the title “licensed undergraduate nurse” and the abbreviation “L.U.N.” No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or symbols to indicate that such person is licensed to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse. After July 1, 1975, there shall be no new certificates issued for licensure to practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse.

(c) Any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse shall identify that he or she is so licensed by displaying either the title “registered professional nurse” or “registered nurse,” the abbreviation “R.N.,” the title “advanced practice registered nurse,” or the abbreviation “A.P.R.N.” on a name tag or other similar form of identification during times when such person is providing direct patient care. An advanced practice registered nurse shall meet the identification requirements of this subsection by displaying the title or abbreviation of his or her area of specialization.

(c) Any person who is licensed as a registered professional nurse shall identify that he or she is so licensed by displaying either the title “registered professional nurse” or “registered nurse,” the abbreviation “R.N.,” the title “advanced practice registered nurse,” or the abbreviation “A.P.R.N.” on a name tag or other similar form of identification during times when such person is providing direct patient care. An advanced practice registered nurse shall meet the identification requirements of this subsection by displaying the title or abbreviation of his or her area of specialization.

(d) No person shall use the title “nurse” or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 2 of this chapter.

(d) No person shall use the title “nurse” or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-7
Status: in_force

This board shall have the power to:

(1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility;

(1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility;

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

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

(3) License duly qualified applicants by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement;

(3) License duly qualified applicants by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement;

(4) Implement the disciplinary process;

(4) Implement the disciplinary process;

(5) Enforce qualifications for licensure;

(5) Enforce qualifications for licensure;

(6) Set standards for competency of licensees continuing in or returning to practice;

(6) Set standards for competency of licensees continuing in or returning to practice;

(7) Issue orders when a license is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending;

(7) Issue orders when a license is surrendered to the board while a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action against such license is pending;

(8) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules regarding the advertising by licensees including, but not limited to, rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices;

(8) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules regarding the advertising by licensees including, but not limited to, rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices;

(9) Adopt, publish in print or electronically, and enforce a code of ethics;

(9) Adopt, publish in print or electronically, and enforce a code of ethics;

(10) Establish examination and licensing fees;

(10) Establish examination and licensing fees;

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

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

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

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

(13) Establish continuing education requirements; and

(13) Establish continuing education requirements; and

(14) Adopt a seal which shall be affixed only in such manner as prescribed by the board.

(14) Adopt a seal which shall be affixed only in such manner as prescribed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-21
Status: in_force

(a) No corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity may use in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of Code Section 43-10A-7 or the term “professional counseling,” “social work,” or “marriage and family therapy,” or any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty regulated under this article, unless each person practicing a specialty in that entity, except those persons exempt under paragraph (1), (4), (5), (6), (12), (14), or (15) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-10A-7 , is licensed under this article.

(a) No corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity may use in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of Code Section 43-10A-7 or the term “professional counseling,” “social work,” or “marriage and family therapy,” or any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty regulated under this article, unless each person practicing a specialty in that entity, except those persons exempt under paragraph (1), (4), (5), (6), (12), (14), or (15) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-10A-7 , is licensed under this article.

(b) Any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense or by imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.

(b) Any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense or by imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-2
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through legislative regulation and control of registered professional nursing education and practice. This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice nursing or using the title registered professional nurse, as defined in this article, within the State of Georgia, shall be licensed as provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25A / Section 43-25a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25A-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the office of the Secretary of State a Music Therapy Advisory Group which shall consist of five members.

(a) There is created within the office of the Secretary of State a Music Therapy Advisory Group which shall consist of five members.

(b) The Secretary shall appoint all members of the advisory group. The advisory group shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Secretary with expertise and assistance in carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The Secretary shall appoint all members of the advisory group. The advisory group shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Secretary with expertise and assistance in carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The Secretary shall appoint members of the advisory group to serve for terms of four years. The Secretary shall appoint three members who practice as music therapists in this state; one member who is a licensed health care provider who is not a music therapist; and one member who is a consumer.

(c) The Secretary shall appoint members of the advisory group to serve for terms of four years. The Secretary shall appoint three members who practice as music therapists in this state; one member who is a licensed health care provider who is not a music therapist; and one member who is a consumer.

(d) Members shall serve without compensation.

(d) Members shall serve without compensation.

(e) Members may serve consecutive terms at the will of the Secretary. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the regular appointments.

(e) Members may serve consecutive terms at the will of the Secretary. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the regular appointments.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-8
Status: in_force

The board 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 as a licensed dietitian issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the board if, in the board'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 as a licensed dietitian issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the board if, in the board'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 board that the applicant is registered as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or its successor organization.

(2) Presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is registered as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or its successor organization.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-106 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-106
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-106
Status: in_force

Any physician, clinic, or hospital using a physician assistant shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-22
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall each year elect from its members a president whose term shall be one year and who shall serve during the period for which elected and until a successor shall be elected.

(a) The board shall each year elect from its members a president whose term shall be one year and who shall serve during the period for which elected and until a successor shall be elected.

(b) The board shall meet at least once in each year and more often as the proper and efficient discharge of its duties may require.

(b) The board shall meet at least once in each year and more often as the proper and efficient discharge of its duties may require.

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

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

(d) No board inspector shall own, operate, or be employed by any funeral establishment or crematory, or perform any services on behalf thereof without prior approval by the board and the division director. However, this shall not prohibit any board member from acting as an inspector as authorized in this article.

(d) No board inspector shall own, operate, or be employed by any funeral establishment or crematory, or perform any services on behalf thereof without prior approval by the board and the division director. However, this shall not prohibit any board member from acting as an inspector as authorized in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-22
Status: in_force

(a) If any person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or injuries of human beings, or shall suggest, recommend, or prescribe any form of treatment for the palliation, relief, or cure of any physical or mental ailment of any person, with the intention of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever, or shall maintain an office for the reception, examination, or treatment of diseased or injured human beings, or shall attach the title “ M.D. ,” “ Oph. ,” “ D. ,” “ Dop. ,” “ Surgeon ,” “ Doctor ,” “ D.O. ,” “ Doctor of Osteopathy ,” “ Osteopathic Physician ,” or “ Physician ,” either alone or in connection with other words, or any other word or abbreviation to his or her name indicative that he or she is engaged in the treatment of diseased, defective, or injured human beings, and shall not in any of these cases then possess a valid license to practice medicine under the laws of this state, he or she shall be deemed to be practicing medicine without complying with this article and shall be deemed in violation of this article.

(a) If any person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or injuries of human beings, or shall suggest, recommend, or prescribe any form of treatment for the palliation, relief, or cure of any physical or mental ailment of any person, with the intention of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever, or shall maintain an office for the reception, examination, or treatment of diseased or injured human beings, or shall attach the title “ M.D. ,” “ Oph. ,” “ D. ,” “ Dop. ,” “ Surgeon ,” “ Doctor ,” “ D.O. ,” “ Doctor of Osteopathy ,” “ Osteopathic Physician ,” or “ Physician ,” either alone or in connection with other words, or any other word or abbreviation to his or her name indicative that he or she is engaged in the treatment of diseased, defective, or injured human beings, and shall not in any of these cases then possess a valid license to practice medicine under the laws of this state, he or she shall be deemed to be practicing medicine without complying with this article and shall be deemed in violation of this article.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit: (1) Gratuitous services in cases of emergency; (2) The practice of the religious tenets or general beliefs of any church whatsoever; (3) The requiring of a fee for examination by opticians, at their established places of business, who do not prescribe or use drugs or medicines or attach to their names titles indicative that any such persons are engaged in the practice of medicine, as defined in this article; (4) The performance of their duties for the federal government by federal physicians, both military and civilian; (5) The consultation on special cases approved by the board in this state of regularly licensed physicians from other states or territories; (6) The licensed practice of dentistry, optometry, psychology, podiatry, or chiropractic; (7) The licensed practice of midwifery or nursing; (8) The utilization of a physician assistant to perform tasks approved by the board, and the performance of such tasks by the physician assistant; the delegation by a physician to a qualified person other than a physician assistant of any acts, duties, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law or established by custom; and the performance of such acts, duties, or functions by such a person other than a physician assistant; or (9) The performance of: (A) Any medical task by a student enrolled in a medical school, osteopathic medical school, or physician assistant training program approved by the board; (B) Any dental task by a student enrolled in a dental college approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; or (C) Any nursing task by a student enrolled in a nursing program approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing where any such task is performed under the supervision of an authorized instructor lawfully licensed in this state to perform such tasks.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:

(1) Gratuitous services in cases of emergency;

(1) Gratuitous services in cases of emergency;

(2) The practice of the religious tenets or general beliefs of any church whatsoever;

(2) The practice of the religious tenets or general beliefs of any church whatsoever;

(3) The requiring of a fee for examination by opticians, at their established places of business, who do not prescribe or use drugs or medicines or attach to their names titles indicative that any such persons are engaged in the practice of medicine, as defined in this article;

(3) The requiring of a fee for examination by opticians, at their established places of business, who do not prescribe or use drugs or medicines or attach to their names titles indicative that any such persons are engaged in the practice of medicine, as defined in this article;

(4) The performance of their duties for the federal government by federal physicians, both military and civilian;

(4) The performance of their duties for the federal government by federal physicians, both military and civilian;

(5) The consultation on special cases approved by the board in this state of regularly licensed physicians from other states or territories;

(5) The consultation on special cases approved by the board in this state of regularly licensed physicians from other states or territories;

(6) The licensed practice of dentistry, optometry, psychology, podiatry, or chiropractic;

(6) The licensed practice of dentistry, optometry, psychology, podiatry, or chiropractic;

(7) The licensed practice of midwifery or nursing;

(7) The licensed practice of midwifery or nursing;

(8) The utilization of a physician assistant to perform tasks approved by the board, and the performance of such tasks by the physician assistant; the delegation by a physician to a qualified person other than a physician assistant of any acts, duties, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law or established by custom; and the performance of such acts, duties, or functions by such a person other than a physician assistant; or

(8) The utilization of a physician assistant to perform tasks approved by the board, and the performance of such tasks by the physician assistant; the delegation by a physician to a qualified person other than a physician assistant of any acts, duties, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law or established by custom; and the performance of such acts, duties, or functions by such a person other than a physician assistant; or

(9) The performance of: (A) Any medical task by a student enrolled in a medical school, osteopathic medical school, or physician assistant training program approved by the board; (B) Any dental task by a student enrolled in a dental college approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; or (C) Any nursing task by a student enrolled in a nursing program approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing where any such task is performed under the supervision of an authorized instructor lawfully licensed in this state to perform such tasks.

(9) The performance of:

(A) Any medical task by a student enrolled in a medical school, osteopathic medical school, or physician assistant training program approved by the board;

(A) Any medical task by a student enrolled in a medical school, osteopathic medical school, or physician assistant training program approved by the board;

(B) Any dental task by a student enrolled in a dental college approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; or

(B) Any dental task by a student enrolled in a dental college approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; or

(C) Any nursing task by a student enrolled in a nursing program approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing

(C) Any nursing task by a student enrolled in a nursing program approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing

where any such task is performed under the supervision of an authorized instructor lawfully licensed in this state to perform such tasks.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as preventing any person holding a valid license as a Doctor of Osteopathy on March 16, 1970, from engaging in the practice of osteopathy as the same was practiced by such person at such time, subject to biennial renewal of his or her license. Such limited renewal licenses shall not authorize the practice of obstetrics or surgery other than the minor suturing of cuts.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as preventing any person holding a valid license as a Doctor of Osteopathy on March 16, 1970, from engaging in the practice of osteopathy as the same was practiced by such person at such time, subject to biennial renewal of his or her license. Such limited renewal licenses shall not authorize the practice of obstetrics or surgery other than the minor suturing of cuts.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-19
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a solicitation shall be deemed to be a consumer act or practice or consumer transaction under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.” Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to take any action under the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975” regarding unfair and deceptive acts or practices in a solicitation or in solicitations.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-6
Status: in_force

For the enforcement of the lien created by Code Section 43-21-5 , the keeper of the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house claiming the lien may retain possession of the property against which the lien is claimed. At any time after 30 days after the person creating such debt or obligation has left the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house, if the debt or obligation is still unpaid, the innkeeper may sell at public auction at the office of the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house where such lien is claimed, to the highest bidder for cash, any and all property subject to such lien, without any further process being necessary. The proceeds of such sale shall be applied, first, to the payment of the expense of such sale; second, to the reduction or discharge of the debt or obligation due to the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house; and any surplus remaining shall be held subject to the demand of the person creating such debt or obligation, provided that such sale shall be advertised by written or printed posters at the office of the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house and at the courthouse door of the county in which the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house is located for at least ten days before such sale. The advertisement shall specify the time and place of sale. The keeper of the inn, boarding house, lodging house, or eating house shall give the owner or agent, or both, written notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to him at his last known address at least ten days prior to the sale, notifying him of the time and place of sale and of the amount claimed against him. Any surplus proceeds of the sale, after payment of the amount claimed against such owner or agent and the cost of sale, if not claimed by the owner or agent within 12 months after the sale, shall be turned over to the board of education of the county in which the sale occurred for educational purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-15
Status: in_force

The board may, in its discretion, waive the examination provided for in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-33-12 and may, subject to the provisions under Code Sections 43-33-18 and 43-33-19 , grant to a person licensed in another state or territory of the United States full privileges to engage in an equivalent practice authorized by this article to any person who has qualifications the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of the qualifications described under paragraph (1) of Code Section 43-33-12 and who is properly licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States; provided, however, that the license held by such person was issued after an examination which, in the judgment of the board, is the equivalent of the standards established by the board. In waiving the examination requirement, the board may require additional education or training.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-14
Status: in_force

Each division or the board may impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of any provision of this chapter. Such fines shall be listed in a schedule contained in the rules and regulations of the board. The licensee shall pay the fine within 30 days after receiving written notification from either the appropriate division or a representative of the division unless the licensee requests in writing a hearing before the division. Such request for a hearing must be received by the division within 30 days after receipt of the written notification from the division. Failure either to pay the fine or request a hearing shall result in immediate suspension of the license pending a hearing by the board to determine whether revocation or other disciplinary action should be imposed on the licensee.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-72 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-72
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-72
Status: in_force

(a) The titles “Licensed Acupuncturist” (L. Ac.) and “Acupuncturist” may only be used by persons licensed under this article.

(a) The titles “Licensed Acupuncturist” (L. Ac.) and “Acupuncturist” may only be used by persons licensed under this article.

(b) The title “Auricular Detoxification Technician” (A.D.T.) may only be used by persons licensed to practice auricular (ear) detoxification therapy under this article. Possession of a license to practice as an A.D.T. does not by itself entitle a person to identify himself or herself as an acupuncturist. An auricular (ear) detoxification technician is strictly limited to five ear points' treatment for detoxification for substance abuse, chemical dependency, or both.

(b) The title “Auricular Detoxification Technician” (A.D.T.) may only be used by persons licensed to practice auricular (ear) detoxification therapy under this article. Possession of a license to practice as an A.D.T. does not by itself entitle a person to identify himself or herself as an acupuncturist. An auricular (ear) detoxification technician is strictly limited to five ear points' treatment for detoxification for substance abuse, chemical dependency, or both.

(c) No person licensed under this article may advertise or hold himself or herself out to the public as being authorized to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.

(c) No person licensed under this article may advertise or hold himself or herself out to the public as being authorized to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-101 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-101
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-101
Status: in_force

(a) To alleviate the growing shortage and geographic maldistribution of health care services in this state, the General Assembly intends, by this article, to recognize physician assistants and their role in addressing this growing health care shortage.

(a) To alleviate the growing shortage and geographic maldistribution of health care services in this state, the General Assembly intends, by this article, to recognize physician assistants and their role in addressing this growing health care shortage.

(b) This article is intended to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians by enabling them to delegate health care tasks to such assistants where such delegation is consistent with the patient's health and welfare.

(b) This article is intended to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians by enabling them to delegate health care tasks to such assistants where such delegation is consistent with the patient's health and welfare.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-17
Status: in_force

The Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove from office any member of a professional licensing board for any of the following:

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

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

(2) Incompetence; or

(2) Incompetence; or

(3) Dishonest conduct.

(3) Dishonest conduct.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-8
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any person or corporation may use temporary employees for special events, provided that such temporary employment does not exceed 30 days in a calendar year and such employees do not carry firearms in connection with such employment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-16
Status: in_force

(a) A student athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after the contract is signed.

(a) A student athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after the contract is signed.

(b) A student athlete shall not waive the right to cancel an agency contract.

(b) A student athlete shall not waive the right to cancel an agency contract.

(c) If a student athlete cancels an agency contract, the student athlete shall not be required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student athlete to enter into the contract.

(c) If a student athlete cancels an agency contract, the student athlete shall not be required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student athlete to enter into the contract.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-10
Status: in_force

An applicant who meets the requirements for licensure as provided by this article and has paid the requisite fee or fees shall be licensed by the board as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-17
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue a training permit to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved physical therapy program who is approved to take the physical therapy licensing examination or who has taken the examination but not yet received the examination results.

(a) The board may issue a training permit to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved physical therapy program who is approved to take the physical therapy licensing examination or who has taken the examination but not yet received the examination results.

(b) The board may issue a training permit to a foreign trained applicant who is a graduate from a physical therapy program outside the United States and its territories and who is approved to take the physical therapy licensing examination.

(b) The board may issue a training permit to a foreign trained applicant who is a graduate from a physical therapy program outside the United States and its territories and who is approved to take the physical therapy licensing examination.

(c) The board may issue a training permit to a reinstatement applicant whose license to practice as a physical therapist or license to practice as a physical therapist assistant has been expired for more than two years.

(c) The board may issue a training permit to a reinstatement applicant whose license to practice as a physical therapist or license to practice as a physical therapist assistant has been expired for more than two years.

(d) The training permit shall allow the holder thereof to work only under the direct supervision of a physical therapist who has been approved by the board and has practiced for not less than one year prior to assuming the supervisory role.

(d) The training permit shall allow the holder thereof to work only under the direct supervision of a physical therapist who has been approved by the board and has practiced for not less than one year prior to assuming the supervisory role.

(e) Training permits are governed by rules and regulations authorized under this article and approved by the board.

(e) Training permits are governed by rules and regulations authorized under this article and approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-42 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-42
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-42
Status: in_force

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

(1) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41 ;

(1) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41 ;

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

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

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

(3) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical 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 licensed practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed 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 licensed practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed to practice under the provisions of this article;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse;

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

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

(7) Conduct a nursing education program in this state unless the program has been approved by the board; or

(7) Conduct a nursing education program in this state 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. § 43-24a-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-23
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the act of a duly licensed massage therapist in performing a massage shall be deemed to be the act of a health care professional and shall not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local taxation regulations or fees not also imposed on other licensed health care professionals.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “motor vehicle,” shall not be construed to include any motorcycle or other two-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, nor shall it be construed to include any motor vehicle weighing less than 500 pounds.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-102 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-102
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-102
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Applicant ” means an individual seeking licensure as a physician assistant pursuant to this article.

(1) “ Applicant ” means an individual seeking licensure as a physician assistant pursuant to this article.

(2) “ Alternate supervising physician ” means a physician to whom a board approved primary supervising physician has delegated the responsibility of supervising a physician assistant who is licensed to that primary supervising physician and who agrees to supervise the physician assistant for the primary supervising physician and who is on record with the board.

(2) “ Alternate supervising physician ” means a physician to whom a board approved primary supervising physician has delegated the responsibility of supervising a physician assistant who is licensed to that primary supervising physician and who agrees to supervise the physician assistant for the primary supervising physician and who is on record with the board.

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

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

(4) “ Job description ” means a document, signed by the primary supervising physician and the physician assistant, in which the primary supervising physician delegates to that physician assistant authority to perform certain medical acts and which describes the professional background and specialty of the primary supervising physician and the qualifications including related experience of the physician assistant; and includes a general description of how the physician assistant will be utilized in the practice. A job description shall not be required to contain every activity the physician deems the physician assistant qualified to perform but shall confine the activities of the physician assistant to those in the scope of practice of the primary supervising physician.

(4) “ Job description ” means a document, signed by the primary supervising physician and the physician assistant, in which the primary supervising physician delegates to that physician assistant authority to perform certain medical acts and which describes the professional background and specialty of the primary supervising physician and the qualifications including related experience of the physician assistant; and includes a general description of how the physician assistant will be utilized in the practice. A job description shall not be required to contain every activity the physician deems the physician assistant qualified to perform but shall confine the activities of the physician assistant to those in the scope of practice of the primary supervising physician.

(5) “ Order ” means to prescribe pursuant to a job description which drug, medical device, medical treatment, or diagnostic study is appropriate for a patient and to communicate the same in writing, orally, via facsimile, or electronically.

(5) “ Order ” means to prescribe pursuant to a job description which drug, medical device, medical treatment, or diagnostic study is appropriate for a patient and to communicate the same in writing, orally, via facsimile, or electronically.

(6) “ Physician ” means a person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(6) “ Physician ” means a person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(7) “ Physician assistant ” means a skilled person who is licensed to a supervising physician and who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide patients' services not necessarily within the physical presence but under the personal direction or supervision of the supervising physician.

(7) “ Physician assistant ” means a skilled person who is licensed to a supervising physician and who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide patients' services not necessarily within the physical presence but under the personal direction or supervision of the supervising physician.

(8) “ Prescription drug order ” means a written or oral order of a physician assistant for a drug or medical device for a specific patient. Such term includes an electronic visual image prescription drug order and an electronic data prescription drug order.

(8) “ Prescription drug order ” means a written or oral order of a physician assistant for a drug or medical device for a specific patient. Such term includes an electronic visual image prescription drug order and an electronic data prescription drug order.

(9) “ Primary supervising physician ” means the physician to whom the board licenses a physician assistant pursuant to a board approved job description and who has the primary responsibility for supervising the practice of a physician assistant pursuant to that physician assistant's job description.

(9) “ Primary supervising physician ” means the physician to whom the board licenses a physician assistant pursuant to a board approved job description and who has the primary responsibility for supervising the practice of a physician assistant pursuant to that physician assistant's job description.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-314 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-314
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-314
Status: in_force

(a) On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state without a valid license issued by the board pursuant to this article.

(a) On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state without a valid license issued by the board pursuant to this article.

(b) A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor unless he or she holds a license issued by the board in accordance with this article. A person not licensed by the board pursuant to this article shall not use in connection with his or her name or place of business the terms “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” “gene counselor,” “genetic consultant,” “genetic associate,” or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the person holds a genetic counseling license.

(b) A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor unless he or she holds a license issued by the board in accordance with this article. A person not licensed by the board pursuant to this article shall not use in connection with his or her name or place of business the terms “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” “gene counselor,” “genetic consultant,” “genetic associate,” or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the person holds a genetic counseling license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-316 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-316
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-316
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not apply to:

(1) Any person licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, such as a physician, when acting within the scope of the person's profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training; provided, however, that such person shall not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor;

(1) Any person licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, such as a physician, when acting within the scope of the person's profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training; provided, however, that such person shall not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor;

(2) Any person employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof if the person provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the organization by which he or she is employed;

(2) Any person employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof if the person provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the organization by which he or she is employed;

(3) A student or intern enrolled in an ACGC accredited genetic counseling educational program if genetic counseling services performed by the student are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct instruction of a licensed genetic counselor or physician assigned to the student and who is on duty and available in the assigned patient care area and if the person is designated with the title of “genetic counseling intern”;

(3) A student or intern enrolled in an ACGC accredited genetic counseling educational program if genetic counseling services performed by the student are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct instruction of a licensed genetic counselor or physician assigned to the student and who is on duty and available in the assigned patient care area and if the person is designated with the title of “genetic counseling intern”;

(4) Any company providing services available directly to consumers without such consumers seeing a physician or genetic counselor, that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to assess risks for certain genetic diseases or conditions, but that do not diagnose such diseases or conditions; or

(4) Any company providing services available directly to consumers without such consumers seeing a physician or genetic counselor, that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to assess risks for certain genetic diseases or conditions, but that do not diagnose such diseases or conditions; or

(5) Any person using genetic data for purposes of nutritional counseling who is licensed as a dietitian under Chapter 11A of this title or exempt from such licensure pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section 43-11A-18 .

(5) Any person using genetic data for purposes of nutritional counseling who is licensed as a dietitian under Chapter 11A of this title or exempt from such licensure pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section 43-11A-18 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-8
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) A person employed as an apprentice under the supervision of a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist;

(1) A person employed as an apprentice under the supervision of a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist;

(2) A student studying industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety engaging in supervised activities related to industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety;

(2) A student studying industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety engaging in supervised activities related to industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety;

(3) Any person legally regulated in this state under any other licensing Act or regulation and engaging in the activities permitted under his or her license, provided he or she does not represent himself or herself to the public as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, health physicist, industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist; and

(3) Any person legally regulated in this state under any other licensing Act or regulation and engaging in the activities permitted under his or her license, provided he or she does not represent himself or herself to the public as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, health physicist, industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist; and

(4) Individuals practicing within the scope of the meaning of industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety so long as the individual does not use the title or initials of or represent themselves to the public as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, health physicist, industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist.

(4) Individuals practicing within the scope of the meaning of industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety so long as the individual does not use the title or initials of or represent themselves to the public as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified industrial hygienist, certified safety professional, construction health and safety technician, health physicist, industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety technologist, or registered radiation protection technologist.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-6
Status: in_force

All licenses granted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall expire December 31 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for it to carry out its duties under this chapter. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business.

(a) The board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for it to carry out its duties under this chapter. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business.

(b) The board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. The division director shall be the secretary of the board and, in addition to his duties as prescribed by law, shall perform such other administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.

(b) The board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. The division director shall be the secretary of the board and, in addition to his duties as prescribed by law, shall perform such other administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-11
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to a division of the board or to the executive director or to a county or municipal inspection authority that any person is or has been violating this chapter or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the division of the board, the local inspection authority, or the appropriate prosecuting attorney may file a petition for an injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the board has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided for by law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-10
Status: in_force

A provisional permit to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian under the supervision of a dietitian may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application with appropriate fees and submission of evidence of successful completion of a substantial portion of the requirements for licensure as provided by Code Section 43-11A-9 , at the discretion of the board. The permit shall be issued for one year and may be renewed at the discretion of the board for a length of time determined by the board. A renewal fee may be required by the board to maintain a provisional license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-18
Status: in_force

(a) No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments.

(a) No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: (1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or (2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:

(1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or

(1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or

(2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic.

(2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-7
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant for initial licensure as a landscape architect shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Hold a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture, environmental design, or its equivalent approved by the board; and (3)(A) Have at least 18 months of training in the actual practice of landscape architecture as may be approved by the board, provided that at least one year of such actual practice shall be subsequent to receiving such undergraduate degree; or (B) Have earned a postgraduate degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture or environmental design approved by the board.

(a) Each applicant for initial licensure as a landscape architect shall:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(2) Hold a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture, environmental design, or its equivalent approved by the board; and

(2) Hold a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture, environmental design, or its equivalent approved by the board; and

(3)(A) Have at least 18 months of training in the actual practice of landscape architecture as may be approved by the board, provided that at least one year of such actual practice shall be subsequent to receiving such undergraduate degree; or (B) Have earned a postgraduate degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture or environmental design approved by the board.

(3)(A) Have at least 18 months of training in the actual practice of landscape architecture as may be approved by the board, provided that at least one year of such actual practice shall be subsequent to receiving such undergraduate degree; or

(3)(A) Have at least 18 months of training in the actual practice of landscape architecture as may be approved by the board, provided that at least one year of such actual practice shall be subsequent to receiving such undergraduate degree; or

(B) Have earned a postgraduate degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture or environmental design approved by the board.

(B) Have earned a postgraduate degree in landscape architecture from a college or school of landscape architecture or environmental design approved by the board.

(b) Persons who, on July 1, 1993, held licenses as landscape architects issued under the laws of this state shall not be required to obtain additional licenses under this chapter but shall otherwise be subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter, including those pertaining to renewal of such license; and such licensee shall be considered licensed for all purposes under this chapter and subject to the provisions hereof.

(b) Persons who, on July 1, 1993, held licenses as landscape architects issued under the laws of this state shall not be required to obtain additional licenses under this chapter but shall otherwise be subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter, including those pertaining to renewal of such license; and such licensee shall be considered licensed for all purposes under this chapter and subject to the provisions hereof.

(c) The applicant for initial licensure must have passed a written examination generally covering the matters confronting landscape architects, provided that persons holding a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree or a Bachelor of Science of Landscape Architecture degree in landscape architecture from approved colleges or schools of landscape architecture, environmental design, or their equivalent shall be permitted to take such examination upon furnishing proof of completion of the 18 months' experience requirement or the educational equivalent and proof of their graduation to the board. The examination shall cover such matters as are reasonably calculated to test the knowledge and skill of the applicant in the field of landscape architecture. Failure to pass the examination shall be grounds for denial of a license without a further hearing.

(c) The applicant for initial licensure must have passed a written examination generally covering the matters confronting landscape architects, provided that persons holding a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree or a Bachelor of Science of Landscape Architecture degree in landscape architecture from approved colleges or schools of landscape architecture, environmental design, or their equivalent shall be permitted to take such examination upon furnishing proof of completion of the 18 months' experience requirement or the educational equivalent and proof of their graduation to the board. The examination shall cover such matters as are reasonably calculated to test the knowledge and skill of the applicant in the field of landscape architecture. Failure to pass the examination shall be grounds for denial of a license without a further hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-16
Status: in_force

All licenses shall expire biennially unless renewed. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure of the holder to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee within the time period established by the division director and provided the applicant meets such requirements as the board may establish by rule. Any license which has not been restored within such period following its expiration may not be renewed, restored, or reissued thereafter. The holder of such a canceled license may apply for and obtain a valid license only upon compliance with all relevant requirements for issuance of a new license. The board shall require no less than four hours of continuing education in order to renew any license issued pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-9
Status: in_force

No person shall mislead or deceive anyone by the unauthorized use of any industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety certification mark that has been awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-16
Status: in_force

The board may bring an action to enjoin any person from engaging in barbering or the practice or the occupation of a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, master barber, or barber II if such person without being licensed to do so by the board engages in or practices barbering or the practice or occupation of a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, master barber, or barber II. The action shall be brought in the county in which such individual resides or, in the case of a firm or corporation, where the firm or corporation maintains its principal office; and, unless it appears that such person so engaging or practicing in barbering or the practice or occupation of a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, master barber, or barber II is licensed, the injunction shall be issued, and such person shall be perpetually enjoined from engaging or practicing in such activities throughout the state. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain the equitable relief provided in this Code section for the board to allege and prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. It is declared that the unlicensed activities referred to in this Code section are a menace and a nuisance dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare.
O.C.G.A. § 43-41-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 43-41-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-41-10
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers and authorities conferred upon the board and its divisions pursuant to Chapter 1 of this title, the residential contractor division and the general contractor division shall have the power, respectively, to reprimand any person or licensee, or to suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license to any person or licensee if such person or licensee is found by the appropriate division to have engaged in any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or otherwise to have engaged in gross negligence, repeated or persistent incompetence, intentional misconduct in the practice of his or her profession, or willful violation of any provisions of this chapter.

(a) In addition to the powers and authorities conferred upon the board and its divisions pursuant to Chapter 1 of this title, the residential contractor division and the general contractor division shall have the power, respectively, to reprimand any person or licensee, or to suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license to any person or licensee if such person or licensee is found by the appropriate division to have engaged in any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or otherwise to have engaged in gross negligence, repeated or persistent incompetence, intentional misconduct in the practice of his or her profession, or willful violation of any provisions of this chapter.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, a person or business organization operating on an expired, revoked, lapsed, or suspended license shall be considered unlicensed.

(b) For purposes of this Code section, a person or business organization operating on an expired, revoked, lapsed, or suspended license shall be considered unlicensed.

(c) The separate divisions may issue a stop-work order for all unlicensed work falling within their respective jurisdictions upon finding probable cause to believe that construction work which requires a license under this chapter is being performed by a person without such a current, valid license. Such an order may be enforced by injunctive relief, cease and desist orders, or other related actions within the power and authority of the board and its respective divisions.

(c) The separate divisions may issue a stop-work order for all unlicensed work falling within their respective jurisdictions upon finding probable cause to believe that construction work which requires a license under this chapter is being performed by a person without such a current, valid license. Such an order may be enforced by injunctive relief, cease and desist orders, or other related actions within the power and authority of the board and its respective divisions.

(d) The division having jurisdiction shall investigate and sanction any license holder found to have engaged in fraud, deceit, gross negligence, repeated or persistent incompetence, or intentional misconduct in the practice of residential or general contracting; and sanctions shall be assessed against any such residential or general contractor licensed under this chapter either individually or as a business organization acting through a qualifying agent. Such charges, unless dismissed without hearing by the division as unfounded, shall be heard and determined by that division in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(d) The division having jurisdiction shall investigate and sanction any license holder found to have engaged in fraud, deceit, gross negligence, repeated or persistent incompetence, or intentional misconduct in the practice of residential or general contracting; and sanctions shall be assessed against any such residential or general contractor licensed under this chapter either individually or as a business organization acting through a qualifying agent. Such charges, unless dismissed without hearing by the division as unfounded, shall be heard and determined by that division in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(e) The divisions shall each adopt and publish in print or electronically rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, governing the suspension and revocation of licenses.

(e) The divisions shall each adopt and publish in print or electronically rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, governing the suspension and revocation of licenses.

(f) Each division may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked or lift a suspension of a license to such person provided that four or more members of the division vote in favor of such reissuance or lifting for reasons that division deems sufficient.

(f) Each division may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked or lift a suspension of a license to such person provided that four or more members of the division vote in favor of such reissuance or lifting for reasons that division deems sufficient.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-8
Status: in_force

In the event of a declared public health emergency or a state of emergency, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to issue temporary registrations to persons to be trauma scene waste management practitioners under such limiting conditions as the Secretary of State deems appropriate under such circumstances. Such temporary registrations shall terminate at such time as may be specified by the Secretary of State, but, in any event, not later than 90 days from their issuance.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-4
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to establish the amount of any fee which it is authorized by this chapter to charge and collect. Each fee so established shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged and collected by the board shall approximate the total of the direct and indirect costs to the state of the operations of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-10
Status: in_force

The board may grant a license to any person who at the time of application is licensed by a similar board of another state whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are not lower than those required by this article. The board may require the applicant to pass such written and oral examinations as the board may deem necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-20
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may institute a civil action to enjoin any violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter. A violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter is declared to constitute a public nuisance, and such action for injunction may be maintained notwithstanding the existence of other legal remedies and notwithstanding the pendency or successful completion of a criminal prosecution.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-34
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-34
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ License ” means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade. (2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. (3) “ Other board ” means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board. (4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard. (5) “ Transitioning service member ” means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.

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

(1) “ License ” means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade.

(1) “ License ” means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade.

(2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.

(2) “ Military ” means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.

(3) “ Other board ” means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board.

(3) “ Other board ” means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board.

(4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

(4) “ Service member ” means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.

(5) “ Transitioning service member ” means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.

(5) “ Transitioning service member ” means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.

(b) No later than July 1, 2017, each professional licensing board and other board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued. Such process may include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant: (1) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and (2) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state.

(b) No later than July 1, 2017, each professional licensing board and other board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued. Such process may include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant:

(1) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and

(1) Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and

(2) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state.

(2) Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state.

(c) Any professional licensing board or other board created after June 30, 2016, shall adopt within one year of its creation the rules and regulations required by subsection (b) of this Code section.

(c) Any professional licensing board or other board created after June 30, 2016, shall adopt within one year of its creation the rules and regulations required by subsection (b) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-7
Status: in_force

The executive director shall prepare and maintain a roster containing the names and business addresses of all current licensees, certificate holders, and permit holders for each of the various professions regulated by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. A copy of the roster shall be available to any person upon request at a fee prescribed by the board sufficient to cover the cost of printing and distribution. The following shall be treated as confidential, not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, and shall not be disclosed without the approval of the board:

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

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

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant, except to the staff and the board;

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant, except to the staff and the board;

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials, except to the staff and the board; and

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials, except to the staff and the board; and

(4) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes; provided, however, that such deliberations may be released only to another state or federal enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. Releasing the documents pursuant to this paragraph shall not subject any otherwise privileged documents to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

(4) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes; provided, however, that such deliberations may be released only to another state or federal enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. Releasing the documents pursuant to this paragraph shall not subject any otherwise privileged documents to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-15
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in any other law shall prevent a person who is qualified under this article from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-4
Status: in_force

(a) A State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists is created, whose duty it shall be to administer this chapter. The board shall be comprised of: (1) Five members who shall be geologists registered under this chapter, one of whom shall be an academic geologist, one a governmental geologist, one a salaried company geologist, one an independent or consultant geologist, and one a geologist at large; (2) A sixth member who shall be appointed from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional geology; and (3) The commissioner of natural resources, or his designated agent, as a permanent ex officio member.

(a) A State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists is created, whose duty it shall be to administer this chapter. The board shall be comprised of:

(1) Five members who shall be geologists registered under this chapter, one of whom shall be an academic geologist, one a governmental geologist, one a salaried company geologist, one an independent or consultant geologist, and one a geologist at large;

(1) Five members who shall be geologists registered under this chapter, one of whom shall be an academic geologist, one a governmental geologist, one a salaried company geologist, one an independent or consultant geologist, and one a geologist at large;

(2) A sixth member who shall be appointed from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional geology; and

(2) A sixth member who shall be appointed from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional geology; and

(3) The commissioner of natural resources, or his designated agent, as a permanent ex officio member.

(3) The commissioner of natural resources, or his designated agent, as a permanent ex officio member.

(b) The members of the board mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor, approved by the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate.

(b) The members of the board mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor, approved by the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate.

(c) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Georgia.

(c) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Georgia.

(d) The members of the board provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the board holding office on June 30, 1987, shall serve until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. On the expiration of the term of any member, the member's successor shall be appointed in like manner by the Governor for a term of five years.

(d) The members of the board provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members of the board holding office on June 30, 1987, shall serve until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. On the expiration of the term of any member, the member's successor shall be appointed in like manner by the Governor for a term of five years.

(e) No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than one consecutive five-year term.

(e) No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than one consecutive five-year term.

(f) The Governor may remove any member of the board pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-1-17 . Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for in this chapter.

(f) The Governor may remove any member of the board pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-1-17 . Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for in this chapter.

(g) The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duty, subscribe to and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of officers, whereupon the Secretary of State shall issue to each appointee a certificate of appointment.

(g) The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duty, subscribe to and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of officers, whereupon the Secretary of State shall issue to each appointee a certificate of appointment.

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

(h) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Driver Training School and Commercial Driver Training School License Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-22 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-22
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-22
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from enacting any regulation of persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter. Any place of business where massage therapy for compensation is performed shall also be subject to any regulation by local governing authorities which elect to enact regulations in accordance with this chapter.

(a) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from enacting any regulation of persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter. Any place of business where massage therapy for compensation is performed shall also be subject to any regulation by local governing authorities which elect to enact regulations in accordance with this chapter.

(b) No provision of any ordinance enacted by a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction that requires an individual professional license by such county, municipality, or local jurisdiction of a massage therapist may be enforced against a person who is issued a license by the board under this chapter.

(b) No provision of any ordinance enacted by a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction that requires an individual professional license by such county, municipality, or local jurisdiction of a massage therapist may be enforced against a person who is issued a license by the board under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-90 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-90
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-90
Status: in_force

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(a) The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same.

(a) The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same.

(b) The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technicians for violations of rules promulgated under subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technicians for violations of rules promulgated under subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-21
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall consist of six members who shall be licensed and practicing funeral directors and embalmers with a minimum of five years as such in this state immediately preceding their appointment and one member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the funeral service industry but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

(a) The board shall consist of six members who shall be licensed and practicing funeral directors and embalmers with a minimum of five years as such in this state immediately preceding their appointment and one member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the funeral service industry but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns.

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

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

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

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

(d) Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to April 11, 1990, shall continue to serve out the respective terms of office for which they were appointed and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.

(d) Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to April 11, 1990, shall continue to serve out the respective terms of office for which they were appointed and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-15
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of the state to abate and temporarily and permanently enjoin such acts and practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter. The board shall not be required to give bond in any such action.
O.C.G.A. § 43-8b-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 43-8b-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8B-4
Status: in_force

There shall be established in the Office of the Secretary of State the State Board of Cemeterians to be constituted as provided in this chapter with the powers, duties, and authority vested in such board by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-54 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-54
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-54
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny a license or renewal of a license of an organization or a promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article. The commission is authorized to fine a licensed organization or promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.

(a) The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny a license or renewal of a license of an organization or a promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article. The commission is authorized to fine a licensed organization or promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.

(b) The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny issuance of a permit for a show, match, contest, or exhibition issued in accordance with this article in the interest of the safety or health of the competitors or public, or for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.

(b) The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny issuance of a permit for a show, match, contest, or exhibition issued in accordance with this article in the interest of the safety or health of the competitors or public, or for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-11
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who holds a license as a dispensing optician shall be required to complete ten hours of continuing education prior to each renewal of such license.

(a) Each person who holds a license as a dispensing optician shall be required to complete ten hours of continuing education prior to each renewal of such license.

(b) With his or her application for license renewal, each licensed dispensing optician shall submit an affidavit of course hours completed as proof that his or her education requirements have been satisfied. The board shall give credit for any course given by any recognized national, regional, or state dispensing society or association if such course increases the education of a dispensing optician and is made available to all licensed opticians on a reasonably nondiscriminatory fee basis. The board may also approve, in accordance with the objectives of this chapter, other courses held within or outside of this state which are available to all persons on a reasonably nondiscriminatory fee basis. Any group of ten or more licensed opticians may arrange for an educational course and request board approval thereof. Any such request shall be made at least 90 days prior to the proposed date of the course and shall include full details as to the contents of the course, the instructors, and the charge to be made for attendance, as well as any other information which the board may require. The board shall endeavor to act upon any request for approval at least 45 days prior to the proposed date therefor and shall thereupon notify all licensed opticians of the time, place, contents, and charges for any such approved course. The certificate of attendance required under this Code section shall be issued to the optician upon completion of the approved course. Credit shall be allowed on the basis of an hour for an hour. To receive one hour of credit, one must attend one full hour. No fractional hour credits shall be allowed.

(b) With his or her application for license renewal, each licensed dispensing optician shall submit an affidavit of course hours completed as proof that his or her education requirements have been satisfied. The board shall give credit for any course given by any recognized national, regional, or state dispensing society or association if such course increases the education of a dispensing optician and is made available to all licensed opticians on a reasonably nondiscriminatory fee basis. The board may also approve, in accordance with the objectives of this chapter, other courses held within or outside of this state which are available to all persons on a reasonably nondiscriminatory fee basis. Any group of ten or more licensed opticians may arrange for an educational course and request board approval thereof. Any such request shall be made at least 90 days prior to the proposed date of the course and shall include full details as to the contents of the course, the instructors, and the charge to be made for attendance, as well as any other information which the board may require. The board shall endeavor to act upon any request for approval at least 45 days prior to the proposed date therefor and shall thereupon notify all licensed opticians of the time, place, contents, and charges for any such approved course. The certificate of attendance required under this Code section shall be issued to the optician upon completion of the approved course. Credit shall be allowed on the basis of an hour for an hour. To receive one hour of credit, one must attend one full hour. No fractional hour credits shall be allowed.

(c) The board may waive the requirements of this Code section for any license period for any dispensing optician upon proof of such optician's hardship or disability, provided that such optician's license may be revoked upon failure of the licensee to complete the required number of hours, not to exceed 20 hours, of continuing education within 12 months immediately following renewal.

(c) The board may waive the requirements of this Code section for any license period for any dispensing optician upon proof of such optician's hardship or disability, provided that such optician's license may be revoked upon failure of the licensee to complete the required number of hours, not to exceed 20 hours, of continuing education within 12 months immediately following renewal.

(d) A dispensing optician failing to complete the course hours required under this Code section shall have his or her license restored upon proof of subsequent completion of required course hours and, except in the case of a waiver granted under subsection (c) of this Code section, upon payment of a penalty fee in an amount established by the board.

(d) A dispensing optician failing to complete the course hours required under this Code section shall have his or her license restored upon proof of subsequent completion of required course hours and, except in the case of a waiver granted under subsection (c) of this Code section, upon payment of a penalty fee in an amount established by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Physical Therapy Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-10
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall practice architecture in this state or use the title “architect” or “registered architect” or any word, letter, figure, or any other device indicating or intending to imply that he or she is an architect unless he or she holds a current registration as an architect in this state.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall practice architecture in this state or use the title “architect” or “registered architect” or any word, letter, figure, or any other device indicating or intending to imply that he or she is an architect unless he or she holds a current registration as an architect in this state.

(b) No firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other similar organization shall be registered as architects. Firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations may practice architecture, as defined by this article, and perform the services heretofore enumerated common to the practice of architecture, provided that all such work and services are performed under the responsible control of an architect registered in this state who is a director, in the case of a corporation, or who is a partner, in the case of a partnership, or who is a member, in the case of a limited liability company, or who is an employee with an ownership interest who has been designated in writing as holding a position of authority within the firm which authorizes him or her to direct the architectural services offered by that firm; and provided, further, that the administration of construction contracts shall be under the responsible control of such registered architect and that such plans, drawings, and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible control of such registered architect and bear the architect's individual signature and seal.

(b) No firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other similar organization shall be registered as architects. Firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations may practice architecture, as defined by this article, and perform the services heretofore enumerated common to the practice of architecture, provided that all such work and services are performed under the responsible control of an architect registered in this state who is a director, in the case of a corporation, or who is a partner, in the case of a partnership, or who is a member, in the case of a limited liability company, or who is an employee with an ownership interest who has been designated in writing as holding a position of authority within the firm which authorizes him or her to direct the architectural services offered by that firm; and provided, further, that the administration of construction contracts shall be under the responsible control of such registered architect and that such plans, drawings, and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible control of such registered architect and bear the architect's individual signature and seal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-24
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that acts in violation of Code Section 43-24A-15 , upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section.

(a) Any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that acts in violation of Code Section 43-24A-15 , upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section.

(b) Each act of unlawful practice under this Code section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(b) Each act of unlawful practice under this Code section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(c) Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor for each offense which is punishable by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00. Upon being convicted a second time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year, at the discretion of the court. Upon being convicted a third or subsequent time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, and shall be precluded from owning, operating, or working for or with an entity that offers massage therapy.

(c) Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor for each offense which is punishable by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00. Upon being convicted a second time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year, at the discretion of the court. Upon being convicted a third or subsequent time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, and shall be precluded from owning, operating, or working for or with an entity that offers massage therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-23
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the Attorney General may maintain an action in the name of the state in the superior court of the county in which such violation occurred to abate and enjoin temporarily or permanently such acts and practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter. The plaintiff shall not be required to give any bond.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-10
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide, by rule or regulation, for the general scope of the examination described in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 . The board may approve the examination and obtain advice and assistance in providing for and grading such examination and the executive director, with approval of the board, may contract with third parties to perform administrative services with respect to the examination as he or she deems appropriate.

(a) The board may provide, by rule or regulation, for the general scope of the examination described in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 . The board may approve the examination and obtain advice and assistance in providing for and grading such examination and the executive director, with approval of the board, may contract with third parties to perform administrative services with respect to the examination as he or she deems appropriate.

(b) As a prerequisite to sit for the examination, applicants shall meet the education requirements provided in division (b)(3)(A)(ii) of Code Section 43-3-9 .

(b) As a prerequisite to sit for the examination, applicants shall meet the education requirements provided in division (b)(3)(A)(ii) of Code Section 43-3-9 .

(c) An applicant for the certificate of certified public accountant who has successfully completed the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 shall not use the CPA title or hold himself or herself out as a certified public accountant until he or she has the requisite education and experience and has received his or her certificate and license as a certified public accountant.

(c) An applicant for the certificate of certified public accountant who has successfully completed the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 shall not use the CPA title or hold himself or herself out as a certified public accountant until he or she has the requisite education and experience and has received his or her certificate and license as a certified public accountant.

(d) The board, by rule or regulation, may provide for granting a credit to any applicant for satisfactory completion of an examination in any one or more of the subjects provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 given by the licensing authority in any other state. Such rules or regulations shall include such requirements as the board deems appropriate to ensure that any examination approved as a basis for any such credit, in the judgment of the board, shall be at least as thorough as the examination approved by the board at the time of the granting of such credit.

(d) The board, by rule or regulation, may provide for granting a credit to any applicant for satisfactory completion of an examination in any one or more of the subjects provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 given by the licensing authority in any other state. Such rules or regulations shall include such requirements as the board deems appropriate to ensure that any examination approved as a basis for any such credit, in the judgment of the board, shall be at least as thorough as the examination approved by the board at the time of the granting of such credit.

(e) The board, by rule or regulation, may prescribe the time and conditions under which an applicant may retain credit for a portion or portions of the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 .

(e) The board, by rule or regulation, may prescribe the time and conditions under which an applicant may retain credit for a portion or portions of the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-9 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-1b-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1B / Section 43-1b-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1B-2
Status: in_force

It is recognized by the General Assembly that the referral of a patient by a health care provider to a provider of designated health care services in which the health care provider has an investment interest represents a potential conflict of interest. The General Assembly finds that these referral practices may limit or eliminate competitive alternatives in the health care services market, may result in overutilization of health care services, may increase costs to the health care system, and may adversely affect the quality of health care. The General Assembly also recognizes, however, that it may be appropriate for health care providers to own entities providing health care services, and to refer patients to such entities, as long as certain safeguards are present in the arrangement. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide guidance to health care providers regarding prohibited patient referrals between health care providers and entities providing health care services and to protect the citizens of Georgia from unnecessary and costly health care expenditures.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-20
Status: in_force

The practice of the profession of dispensing optician is declared to involve activities affecting the public interest and involving the health and safety and welfare of the public. Such activities, when engaged in by a person who is not licensed, are declared to be a public nuisance and harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board or the appropriate prosecuting attorney where such nuisance exists may bring an action to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the superior court of the county where such unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain the equitable relief provided in this Code section to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-45-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-45-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-45.1
Status: in_force

Every person licensed under this article shall display such license in a conspicuous place in such person's principal place of business.
O.C.G.A. § 43-27-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-27-10
Status: in_force

No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charging, assessing, or collecting any license fee, registration fee, tax, or gross receipt tax on any profession covered by this chapter or upon any related profession or anyone engaged in any related profession governed by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-62 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-62
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-62
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Acupuncture ” means a form of therapy developed from traditional and modern Oriental concepts for health care that employs Oriental medical techniques, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.

(1) “ Acupuncture ” means a form of therapy developed from traditional and modern Oriental concepts for health care that employs Oriental medical techniques, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.

(2) “ Auricular (ear) detoxification therapy ” means the insertion of disposable acupuncture needles into the five auricular acupuncture points stipulated by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol for the sole purpose of treatment of chemical dependency.

(2) “ Auricular (ear) detoxification therapy ” means the insertion of disposable acupuncture needles into the five auricular acupuncture points stipulated by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol for the sole purpose of treatment of chemical dependency.

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

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

(4) “ Practice of acupuncture ” means the insertion of disposable acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based upon Oriental medical principles as a therapeutic modality. Dry needling is a technique of the practice of acupuncture. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include manual, mechanical, herbal, thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic treatment and the recommendation of dietary guidelines and exercise, but only if such treatments, recommendations, and exercises are based on concepts of traditional Oriental medicine and are directly related to acupuncture therapy.

(4) “ Practice of acupuncture ” means the insertion of disposable acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based upon Oriental medical principles as a therapeutic modality. Dry needling is a technique of the practice of acupuncture. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include manual, mechanical, herbal, thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic treatment and the recommendation of dietary guidelines and exercise, but only if such treatments, recommendations, and exercises are based on concepts of traditional Oriental medicine and are directly related to acupuncture therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-60 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-60
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-60
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Nurse Licensure Compact.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-18
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment from two to five years or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-16
Status: in_force

Any person who engages in the private detective business or private security business or offers, pretends, or holds himself out as eligible to engage in the private detective business or private security business and who is not legally licensed or registered under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day or fraction of a day that he practices in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-18
Status: in_force

The commission shall have jurisdiction over any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted from this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-14
Status: in_force

Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” applies to and governs all administrative action taken by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-8
Status: in_force

(a) Each person practicing optometry shall register biennially with the division director by completing and filing a form to be furnished by the board.

(a) Each person practicing optometry shall register biennially with the division director by completing and filing a form to be furnished by the board.

(b) The board may approve educational programs to be held within or outside this state. The board shall approve only such educational programs as are available to all persons practicing optometry in the state on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis. Any request for board approval of an educational program shall be submitted in a timely manner with due regard for the necessity of investigation and consideration by the board. The board may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or qualified individuals for the providing of programs that meet this requirement; and such programs shall be self-sustaining by the individual fees set and collected by the provider of the program. The minimum number of hours of continuing education required shall be fixed by the board by February 1 of each calendar year. In no instance may the board require a greater number of hours of study than are available at approved courses held within the state; and the board is authorized to waive this requirement in cases of certified illness or undue hardship.

(b) The board may approve educational programs to be held within or outside this state. The board shall approve only such educational programs as are available to all persons practicing optometry in the state on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis. Any request for board approval of an educational program shall be submitted in a timely manner with due regard for the necessity of investigation and consideration by the board. The board may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or qualified individuals for the providing of programs that meet this requirement; and such programs shall be self-sustaining by the individual fees set and collected by the provider of the program. The minimum number of hours of continuing education required shall be fixed by the board by February 1 of each calendar year. In no instance may the board require a greater number of hours of study than are available at approved courses held within the state; and the board is authorized to waive this requirement in cases of certified illness or undue hardship.

(c) Failure to register, to pay the registration fee, or to submit satisfactory proof of training shall forfeit the certificate of the delinquent optometrist; but a practitioner's certificate may be restored upon payment of all delinquent registration fees, a penalty as established by the board, and the submission of satisfactory proof of training.

(c) Failure to register, to pay the registration fee, or to submit satisfactory proof of training shall forfeit the certificate of the delinquent optometrist; but a practitioner's certificate may be restored upon payment of all delinquent registration fees, a penalty as established by the board, and the submission of satisfactory proof of training.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-7
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a used motor vehicle dealer in this state without first registering and obtaining a license from the used car division as provided in this chapter.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a used motor vehicle dealer in this state without first registering and obtaining a license from the used car division as provided in this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a used motor vehicle parts dealer in this state without first registering and obtaining a license from the used parts division as provided in this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a used motor vehicle parts dealer in this state without first registering and obtaining a license from the used parts division as provided in this chapter.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any used car dealer or any used parts dealer willfully to fail to keep the records required to be kept by this chapter.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any used car dealer or any used parts dealer willfully to fail to keep the records required to be kept by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-9
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant may obtain a license by successfully passing a board approved examination, provided that the applicant: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; and (2) Is of good moral character.

(a) An applicant may obtain a license by successfully passing a board approved examination, provided that the applicant:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age; and

(1) Is at least 18 years of age; and

(2) Is of good moral character.

(2) Is of good moral character.

(b) Every apprentice dispenser who has held the permit over 30 days shall be scheduled to stand for the written examination at every scheduled examination until all sections have been passed, the permit has been revoked by the board, or the permit has expired. The board shall have the power to revoke a permit without a hearing if the holder of an apprentice dispenser permit fails to stand for the examination. The board shall also have the power to revoke a permit without a hearing if the holder of an apprentice dispenser permit fails to pass the written portion of the examination on two occasions. The board may include the fee for an initial examination as a condition for approval of an applicant for an apprentice dispenser's permit.

(b) Every apprentice dispenser who has held the permit over 30 days shall be scheduled to stand for the written examination at every scheduled examination until all sections have been passed, the permit has been revoked by the board, or the permit has expired. The board shall have the power to revoke a permit without a hearing if the holder of an apprentice dispenser permit fails to stand for the examination. The board shall also have the power to revoke a permit without a hearing if the holder of an apprentice dispenser permit fails to pass the written portion of the examination on two occasions. The board may include the fee for an initial examination as a condition for approval of an applicant for an apprentice dispenser's permit.

(c) The board shall establish uniform criteria for passing and failing candidates.

(c) The board shall establish uniform criteria for passing and failing candidates.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Agency contract ” means an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student athlete a professional sports services contract or an endorsement contract.

(1) “ Agency contract ” means an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student athlete a professional sports services contract or an endorsement contract.

(2) “ Athlete agent ” means an individual who enters into an agency contract with a student athlete or, directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agency contract. This term includes an individual who represents to the public that the individual is an athlete agent. This term does not include a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or guardian of the student athlete or an individual acting solely on behalf of a professional sports team or professional sports organization.

(2) “ Athlete agent ” means an individual who enters into an agency contract with a student athlete or, directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agency contract. This term includes an individual who represents to the public that the individual is an athlete agent. This term does not include a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or guardian of the student athlete or an individual acting solely on behalf of a professional sports team or professional sports organization.

(3) “ Athletic director ” means an individual responsible for administering the overall athletic program of an educational institution or, if an educational institution has separately administered athletic programs for male students and female students, the athletic program for males or the athletic program for females, as appropriate.

(3) “ Athletic director ” means an individual responsible for administering the overall athletic program of an educational institution or, if an educational institution has separately administered athletic programs for male students and female students, the athletic program for males or the athletic program for females, as appropriate.

(4) “ Contact ” means a communication, direct or indirect, between an athlete agent and a student athlete to recruit or solicit the student athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(4) “ Contact ” means a communication, direct or indirect, between an athlete agent and a student athlete to recruit or solicit the student athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(5) “ Endorsement contract ” means an agreement under which a student athlete is employed or receives consideration to use on behalf of the other party any value that the student athlete may have because of publicity, reputation, following, or fame obtained because of athletic ability or performance.

(5) “ Endorsement contract ” means an agreement under which a student athlete is employed or receives consideration to use on behalf of the other party any value that the student athlete may have because of publicity, reputation, following, or fame obtained because of athletic ability or performance.

(6) “ Intercollegiate sport ” means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student athlete are established by a national association for the promotion or regulation of collegiate athletics.

(6) “ Intercollegiate sport ” means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student athlete are established by a national association for the promotion or regulation of collegiate athletics.

(7) “ Person ” means any individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity.

(7) “ Person ” means any individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity.

(8) “ Professional sports services contract ” means an agreement under which an individual is employed, or agrees to render services, as a player on a professional sports team, with a professional sports organization, or as a professional athlete.

(8) “ Professional sports services contract ” means an agreement under which an individual is employed, or agrees to render services, as a player on a professional sports team, with a professional sports organization, or as a professional athlete.

(9) “ Record ” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(9) “ Record ” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(10) “ Registration ” means registration as an athlete agent pursuant to this chapter.

(10) “ Registration ” means registration as an athlete agent pursuant to this chapter.

(11) “ Secretary of State ” means the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia and his or her designee.

(11) “ Secretary of State ” means the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia and his or her designee.

(12) “ State ” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(12) “ State ” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(13) “ Student athlete ” means an individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in any intercollegiate sport. If an individual is permanently ineligible to participate in a particular intercollegiate sport, the individual is not a student athlete for purposes of that sport.

(13) “ Student athlete ” means an individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in any intercollegiate sport. If an individual is permanently ineligible to participate in a particular intercollegiate sport, the individual is not a student athlete for purposes of that sport.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-10
Status: in_force

The board may require that all applications be made under oath.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-37 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-37
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-37
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the title “registered interior designer” unless that person has been issued a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer as provided in this article.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the title “registered interior designer” unless that person has been issued a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer as provided in this article.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-43a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43A / Section 43-43a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-43A-7
Status: in_force

Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding:

(1) Each individual skier has the responsibility for knowing the range of his or her own ability to negotiate any ski slope or trail or any portion thereof and must ski within the limits of his or her ability. Each skier expressly accepts and assumes the risk of any injury or death or damage to property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, as set forth in this chapter; provided, however, that injuries sustained in a collision with another skier are not an inherent risk of the sport for purposes of this Code section;

(1) Each individual skier has the responsibility for knowing the range of his or her own ability to negotiate any ski slope or trail or any portion thereof and must ski within the limits of his or her ability. Each skier expressly accepts and assumes the risk of any injury or death or damage to property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, as set forth in this chapter; provided, however, that injuries sustained in a collision with another skier are not an inherent risk of the sport for purposes of this Code section;

(2) Each skier has the duty to maintain control of his or her speed and course at all times and to maintain a proper lookout so as to be able to avoid other skiers and objects, natural or manmade. The skier shall have the primary duty to avoid colliding with any persons or objects below him or her on the trail;

(2) Each skier has the duty to maintain control of his or her speed and course at all times and to maintain a proper lookout so as to be able to avoid other skiers and objects, natural or manmade. The skier shall have the primary duty to avoid colliding with any persons or objects below him or her on the trail;

(3) No skier shall ski on a ski slope or trail that has been posted as closed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(3) No skier shall ski on a ski slope or trail that has been posted as closed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(4) Each skier shall stay clear of all snow grooming or snow making equipment, vehicles, lift towers, signs, and any other equipment at the ski area;

(4) Each skier shall stay clear of all snow grooming or snow making equipment, vehicles, lift towers, signs, and any other equipment at the ski area;

(5) Each skier shall obey all posted information, warnings, and requirements and shall refrain from acting in any manner that might cause or contribute to the injury of the skier or any other person. Each skier shall be charged with having seen and understood all information posted as required or permitted in this chapter. Each skier shall locate and ascertain the meaning of all signs posted in accordance with this chapter;

(5) Each skier shall obey all posted information, warnings, and requirements and shall refrain from acting in any manner that might cause or contribute to the injury of the skier or any other person. Each skier shall be charged with having seen and understood all information posted as required or permitted in this chapter. Each skier shall locate and ascertain the meaning of all signs posted in accordance with this chapter;

(6) Each sliding device used by a skier shall be equipped with a strap or other device designed to help reduce the risk of any runaway equipment should it become unattached from the skier;

(6) Each sliding device used by a skier shall be equipped with a strap or other device designed to help reduce the risk of any runaway equipment should it become unattached from the skier;

(7) No skier shall cross the uphill track of any surface lift device except at locations designated by the operator, nor shall any person place any object in the uphill track of such a device;

(7) No skier shall cross the uphill track of any surface lift device except at locations designated by the operator, nor shall any person place any object in the uphill track of such a device;

(8) Before beginning to ski from a stationary position, or before entering a ski slope or trail, the skier shall have the duty of yielding to moving skiers already using the slope or trail;

(8) Before beginning to ski from a stationary position, or before entering a ski slope or trail, the skier shall have the duty of yielding to moving skiers already using the slope or trail;

(9) No skier shall stop where he or she obstructs a trail or is not visible from higher on the slope or trail; and

(9) No skier shall stop where he or she obstructs a trail or is not visible from higher on the slope or trail; and

(10) No skier shall board or use or attempt to board or use any passenger tramway of any type or use any ski slope or trail while that skier's ability to do so is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any controlled substance.

(10) No skier shall board or use or attempt to board or use any passenger tramway of any type or use any ski slope or trail while that skier's ability to do so is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any controlled substance.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-49 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-49
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-49
Status: in_force

At any time after the final termination of the proceeding revoking a license, the board may, by a majority vote, issue a new license to a person affected restoring and conferring all the rights and privileges of and pertaining to the practice of embalming or funeral directing, as defined and regulated by this article. Any person desiring a new license shall be held to the same requirements as are persons who have not previously been licensed as such in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-10
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to provide by rule or regulation for definitions of the several dental specialties.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-20
Status: in_force

This state and its political subdivisions, such as a county, a municipality, or a legally constituted board, district, commission, or authority, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing a registered geologist.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-2
Status: in_force

(a) A trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be registered with the Secretary of State on forms provided by and in a manner as directed by the Secretary of State. Such registration shall be in addition to and not in place of any other registrations or licenses from other state agencies required by law. No county or municipal government shall be authorized to require licenses, registrations, or permits for trauma scene waste management practitioners in this state.

(a) A trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be registered with the Secretary of State on forms provided by and in a manner as directed by the Secretary of State. Such registration shall be in addition to and not in place of any other registrations or licenses from other state agencies required by law. No county or municipal government shall be authorized to require licenses, registrations, or permits for trauma scene waste management practitioners in this state.

(b) The Secretary of State, upon its approval of an application, shall issue a registration to a trauma scene waste management practitioner who meets the qualifications for such registration and who submits a completed application form and registration fee. Such registration shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed for additional three-year periods.

(b) The Secretary of State, upon its approval of an application, shall issue a registration to a trauma scene waste management practitioner who meets the qualifications for such registration and who submits a completed application form and registration fee. Such registration shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed for additional three-year periods.

(c) Trauma scene waste management practitioners shall pay an initial registration fee of $100.00 to the Secretary of State and, for each subsequent renewal of such registration, shall pay to the Secretary of State a registration renewal fee of $100.00.

(c) Trauma scene waste management practitioners shall pay an initial registration fee of $100.00 to the Secretary of State and, for each subsequent renewal of such registration, shall pay to the Secretary of State a registration renewal fee of $100.00.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1b-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1B / Section 43-1b-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1B-6
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of Code Section 43-1B-4 shall not prohibit nor apply to the referral of patients to any entity or facility providing designated health services if there is no entity or facility of reasonable quality, price, or service in the community, alternative financing is not reasonably available, and all the following requirements are met: (1) No health care provider shall be required to make referrals or otherwise generate business as a condition for becoming or remaining an investor, and all other individuals are given a bona fide opportunity to invest in the facility on the same terms as a referring health care provider; (2) The facility shall not loan funds nor guarantee loans for referring health care providers, nor shall the income from the investment be based on the volume of referrals made by the health care provider; (3) The health care provider complies with Code Section 43-1B-5 , requiring disclosure of the investment interest to the patient; and (4) The facility shall provide uncompensated health services for indigent or charity patients at a standard which meets or exceeds 3 percent of the gross revenues of the facility after provisions for bad debts and third-party adjustments have been deducted. The services offered shall be reasonably financially accessible to the residents of the facility's service area.

(a) The provisions of Code Section 43-1B-4 shall not prohibit nor apply to the referral of patients to any entity or facility providing designated health services if there is no entity or facility of reasonable quality, price, or service in the community, alternative financing is not reasonably available, and all the following requirements are met:

(1) No health care provider shall be required to make referrals or otherwise generate business as a condition for becoming or remaining an investor, and all other individuals are given a bona fide opportunity to invest in the facility on the same terms as a referring health care provider;

(1) No health care provider shall be required to make referrals or otherwise generate business as a condition for becoming or remaining an investor, and all other individuals are given a bona fide opportunity to invest in the facility on the same terms as a referring health care provider;

(2) The facility shall not loan funds nor guarantee loans for referring health care providers, nor shall the income from the investment be based on the volume of referrals made by the health care provider;

(2) The facility shall not loan funds nor guarantee loans for referring health care providers, nor shall the income from the investment be based on the volume of referrals made by the health care provider;

(3) The health care provider complies with Code Section 43-1B-5 , requiring disclosure of the investment interest to the patient; and

(3) The health care provider complies with Code Section 43-1B-5 , requiring disclosure of the investment interest to the patient; and

(4) The facility shall provide uncompensated health services for indigent or charity patients at a standard which meets or exceeds 3 percent of the gross revenues of the facility after provisions for bad debts and third-party adjustments have been deducted. The services offered shall be reasonably financially accessible to the residents of the facility's service area.

(4) The facility shall provide uncompensated health services for indigent or charity patients at a standard which meets or exceeds 3 percent of the gross revenues of the facility after provisions for bad debts and third-party adjustments have been deducted. The services offered shall be reasonably financially accessible to the residents of the facility's service area.

(b) The provisions of this Code section shall be regulated by the state Department of Community Health.

(b) The provisions of this Code section shall be regulated by the state Department of Community Health.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-12
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the executive director to keep at his or her office the minutes of the board, together with all the books and records of the board, which shall be public records open to inspection by the public except on Sundays and legal holidays. The following shall be treated as confidential and need not be disclosed without prior approval of the board:

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

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

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant, except to the staff and board;

(2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant, except to the staff and board;

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials, except to the staff and the board; and

(3) Examination questions and other examination materials, except to the staff and the board; and

(4) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in the official board minutes.

(4) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in the official board minutes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-193 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-193
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-193
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 person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;

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

(3) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics 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;

(3) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics 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;

(4) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by: (A) A student enrolled in a school of orthotics or prosthetics; or (B) A resident continuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education;

(4) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by:

(A) A student enrolled in a school of orthotics or prosthetics; or

(A) A student enrolled in a school of orthotics or prosthetics; or

(B) A resident continuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education;

(B) A resident continuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education;

(5) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by a person who is an orthotist or prosthetist licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or another country and has applied in writing to the board, in a form and substance satisfactory to the board, for a license as an orthotist or prosthetist and who is qualified to receive the license until: (A) The expiration of six months after the filing of the written application; (B) The withdrawal of the application; or (C) The denial of the application by the board;

(5) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by a person who is an orthotist or prosthetist licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or another country and has applied in writing to the board, in a form and substance satisfactory to the board, for a license as an orthotist or prosthetist and who is qualified to receive the license until:

(A) The expiration of six months after the filing of the written application;

(A) The expiration of six months after the filing of the written application;

(B) The withdrawal of the application; or

(B) The withdrawal of the application; or

(C) The denial of the application by the board;

(C) The denial of the application by the board;

(6) A person licensed by this state as a physical therapist or occupational therapist from engaging in his or her profession;

(6) A person licensed by this state as a physical therapist or occupational therapist from engaging in his or her profession;

(7) A licensed podiatrist from engaging in his or her profession;

(7) A licensed podiatrist from engaging in his or her profession;

(8) A licensed athletic trainer from engaging in his or her profession;

(8) A licensed athletic trainer from engaging in his or her profession;

(9) A registered pharmacist from engaging in the practice for which he or she is registered;

(9) A registered pharmacist from engaging in the practice for which he or she is registered;

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

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

(11) The measuring, molding, or fitting of knee braces by any person;

(11) The measuring, molding, or fitting of knee braces by any person;

(12) Employees or authorized representatives of an orthotic manufacturer from engaging in one or more of the following: evaluating, adjusting, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing, or delivering an orthotic device under the order, direction, or prescription of a physician or health provider operating within his or her licensed scope of practice and meeting the criteria of the Part II Policy and Procedures for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, as amended; or

(12) Employees or authorized representatives of an orthotic manufacturer from engaging in one or more of the following: evaluating, adjusting, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing, or delivering an orthotic device under the order, direction, or prescription of a physician or health provider operating within his or her licensed scope of practice and meeting the criteria of the Part II Policy and Procedures for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, as amended; or

(13) A board certified pedorthist from manufacturing, fabricating, dispensing, or any combination thereof custom foot orthotics or foot or ankle gauntlets.

(13) A board certified pedorthist from manufacturing, fabricating, dispensing, or any combination thereof custom foot orthotics or foot or ankle gauntlets.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Occupational Therapy Practice Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-9
Status: in_force

(a) Any immigration assistance provider shall report in writing immediately to the Secretary of State if: (1) He or she has been made or is the subject of any disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal action; and (2) He or she has been served in any civil complaint or arbitration filed alleging fraud or any violation of any local, state, or federal law.

(a) Any immigration assistance provider shall report in writing immediately to the Secretary of State if:

(1) He or she has been made or is the subject of any disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal action; and

(1) He or she has been made or is the subject of any disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal action; and

(2) He or she has been served in any civil complaint or arbitration filed alleging fraud or any violation of any local, state, or federal law.

(2) He or she has been served in any civil complaint or arbitration filed alleging fraud or any violation of any local, state, or federal law.

(b) The immigration assistance provider shall provide to the Secretary of State a copy of any notice, order, pleading, indictment, accusation, or similar legal document relating to an action subject to subsection (a) of this Code section that he or she has in his or her possession.

(b) The immigration assistance provider shall provide to the Secretary of State a copy of any notice, order, pleading, indictment, accusation, or similar legal document relating to an action subject to subsection (a) of this Code section that he or she has in his or her possession.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-16
Status: in_force

The board shall establish continuing education requirements for license renewal. The number of hours of continuing education in each specialty shall not exceed the number of hours available that year in each such specialty in board approved courses within the state. The board may waive these continuing education requirements for not more than 12 months, but such waiver shall only be available upon the licensee's satisfactory showing to the board of undue hardship.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-16
Status: in_force

Each person appointed by the Governor as a member of a professional licensing board shall be confirmed by the Senate; and any such appointment made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-30
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “ registered interior designer ” means a person registered under this article as being qualified by education, experience, and examination to use the title “registered interior designer.” In general, an interior designer performs services including preparation of documents relative to nonstructural interior construction, furnishings, finishes, fixtures, and equipment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-121 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-121
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-121
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the potential medicinal value of marijuana has received insufficient study due to a lack of financial incentives for the undertaking of appropriate research by private drug manufacturing concerns. Individual physicians cannot feasibly utilize marijuana in clinical trials because of federal governmental controls which involve expensive, time-consuming approval and monitoring procedures.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the potential medicinal value of marijuana has received insufficient study due to a lack of financial incentives for the undertaking of appropriate research by private drug manufacturing concerns. Individual physicians cannot feasibly utilize marijuana in clinical trials because of federal governmental controls which involve expensive, time-consuming approval and monitoring procedures.

(b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that limited studies throughout the nation indicate that marijuana and certain of its derivatives possess valuable and, in some cases, unique therapeutic properties, including the ability to relieve nausea and vomiting which routinely accompany chemotherapy and irradiation used to treat cancer patients. Marijuana also may be effective in reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients who do not respond well to conventional medications.

(b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that limited studies throughout the nation indicate that marijuana and certain of its derivatives possess valuable and, in some cases, unique therapeutic properties, including the ability to relieve nausea and vomiting which routinely accompany chemotherapy and irradiation used to treat cancer patients. Marijuana also may be effective in reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients who do not respond well to conventional medications.

(c) The General Assembly further finds and declares that, in enabling individual physicians and their patients to participate in a state-sponsored program for the investigational use of marijuana and its derivatives, qualified physicians and surgeons throughout the state will be able to study the benefits of the drug in a controlled clinical setting, and additional knowledge will be gained with respect to dosage and effects.

(c) The General Assembly further finds and declares that, in enabling individual physicians and their patients to participate in a state-sponsored program for the investigational use of marijuana and its derivatives, qualified physicians and surgeons throughout the state will be able to study the benefits of the drug in a controlled clinical setting, and additional knowledge will be gained with respect to dosage and effects.

(d) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this article to permit research into the therapeutic applications of marijuana and its derivatives in cancer and glaucoma patients. This would allow qualified physicians approved by the Patient Qualification Review Board created by Code Section 43-34-124 to provide the drug on a compassionate basis to seriously ill persons suffering from the severe side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment and to persons suffering from glaucoma who are not responding to conventional treatment, which persons would otherwise have no lawful access to it. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to facilitate clinical trials of marijuana and its derivatives, particularly with respect to persons suffering from cancer and glaucoma who would be benefited by use of the drug.

(d) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this article to permit research into the therapeutic applications of marijuana and its derivatives in cancer and glaucoma patients. This would allow qualified physicians approved by the Patient Qualification Review Board created by Code Section 43-34-124 to provide the drug on a compassionate basis to seriously ill persons suffering from the severe side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment and to persons suffering from glaucoma who are not responding to conventional treatment, which persons would otherwise have no lawful access to it. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to facilitate clinical trials of marijuana and its derivatives, particularly with respect to persons suffering from cancer and glaucoma who would be benefited by use of the drug.

(e) This article is limited to clinical trials and research into therapeutic applications of marijuana only for use in treating glaucoma and in treating the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation and should not be construed as either encouraging or sanctioning the social use of marijuana. Nothing in this article shall be construed to encourage the use of marijuana in lieu of or in conjunction with other accepted medical treatment, but only as an adjunct to such accepted medical treatment.

(e) This article is limited to clinical trials and research into therapeutic applications of marijuana only for use in treating glaucoma and in treating the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation and should not be construed as either encouraging or sanctioning the social use of marijuana. Nothing in this article shall be construed to encourage the use of marijuana in lieu of or in conjunction with other accepted medical treatment, but only as an adjunct to such accepted medical treatment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-203 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-203
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-203
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include licensed orthotists and prosthetists 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. The initial members of the advisory committee may include persons eligible for licensing under this article. Subsequent advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-10
Status: in_force

The innkeeper may provide a safe or other place of deposit for valuable articles and, by posting a notice thereof, may require guests of the innkeeper to place such valuable articles therein or the innkeeper shall be relieved from responsibility for such articles. For all valuable articles placed by a guest with an innkeeper for safekeeping, the innkeeper shall give a receipt therefor to evidence the fact of such deposit. No guest shall recover from the innkeeper more than $750.00 for loss of valuable articles deposited with the innkeeper for safekeeping unless such guest shall possess a receipt of the innkeeper for the valuable articles claimed to have been lost.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-13-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-13-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-13.1
Status: in_force

For an individual to be eligible to engage in the practices described in divisions (6)(D)(ii) through (6)(D)(iv) of Code Section 43-15-2 , he or she shall:

(1) Obtain licensure as a professional land surveyor, registered land surveyor, or land surveyor under this chapter prior to July 1, 2018; or

(1) Obtain licensure as a professional land surveyor, registered land surveyor, or land surveyor under this chapter prior to July 1, 2018; or

(2) Complete an additional three semester hours of coursework in hydrology, possess the requisite required by the board, and pass the hydrology exam. The licensing record for such individual as available to the public shall be marked as “hydrology and design authorized.”

(2) Complete an additional three semester hours of coursework in hydrology, possess the requisite required by the board, and pass the hydrology exam. The licensing record for such individual as available to the public shall be marked as “hydrology and design authorized.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-10
Status: in_force

Any landscape architect who is duly registered in any other state or country may be issued a temporary license as a landscape architect for a stipulated site and project within this state, provided that such person:

(1) Requests a temporary license on a form provided by the board;

(1) Requests a temporary license on a form provided by the board;

(2) Presents evidence satisfactory to the board that he is competent to practice landscape architecture as the term is defined in this state;

(2) Presents evidence satisfactory to the board that he is competent to practice landscape architecture as the term is defined in this state;

(3) Has attained the age of 18 years; and

(3) Has attained the age of 18 years; and

(4) Pays a fee to be determined by the board for such temporary license.

(4) Pays a fee to be determined by the board for such temporary license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25A / Section 43-25a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25A-6
Status: in_force

(a) Every license issued under this chapter shall be renewed biennially. A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee if the applicant is not in violation of any of the terms of this chapter at the time of application for renewal. The following shall also be required for license renewal: (1) Proof of maintenance of the applicant's Certification Board for Music Therapists credentials; and (2) Proof of completion of a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists or any successor organization and any other continuing education requirements established by the Secretary.

(a) Every license issued under this chapter shall be renewed biennially. A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee if the applicant is not in violation of any of the terms of this chapter at the time of application for renewal. The following shall also be required for license renewal:

(1) Proof of maintenance of the applicant's Certification Board for Music Therapists credentials; and

(1) Proof of maintenance of the applicant's Certification Board for Music Therapists credentials; and

(2) Proof of completion of a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists or any successor organization and any other continuing education requirements established by the Secretary.

(2) Proof of completion of a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists or any successor organization and any other continuing education requirements established by the Secretary.

(b) A licensee shall inform the Secretary of any changes to his or her address. Each licensee shall be responsible for timely renewal of his or her license.

(b) A licensee shall inform the Secretary of any changes to his or her address. Each licensee shall be responsible for timely renewal of his or her license.

(c) Failure to renew a license shall result in forfeiture of the license. Licenses that have been forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and restoration fees. Failure to restore a forfeited license within one year of the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license, and the Secretary may require the individual to reapply for licensure as a new applicant.

(c) Failure to renew a license shall result in forfeiture of the license. Licenses that have been forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and restoration fees. Failure to restore a forfeited license within one year of the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license, and the Secretary may require the individual to reapply for licensure as a new applicant.

(d) Upon written request of a licensee, the Secretary may place an active license on an inactive status subject to an inactive status fee established by the Secretary. The licensee, upon request and payment of the inactive license fee, may continue on inactive status for a period up to two years. An inactive license may be reactivated at any time by making a written request to the Secretary and by fulfilling requirements established by the Secretary.

(d) Upon written request of a licensee, the Secretary may place an active license on an inactive status subject to an inactive status fee established by the Secretary. The licensee, upon request and payment of the inactive license fee, may continue on inactive status for a period up to two years. An inactive license may be reactivated at any time by making a written request to the Secretary and by fulfilling requirements established by the Secretary.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-9
Status: in_force

All moneys received under this chapter shall be deposited with the Office of the State Treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-5
Status: in_force

The division director shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board. Such records shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein, and certified copies of the same or parts thereof shall be primary evidence of their contents. All such copies, other documents, or certificates lawfully issued upon the authority of the board shall, when authenticated under the seal of the board, be admitted in any investigation in any court or elsewhere without further proof.
O.C.G.A. § 43-5-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 43-5-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-5-14
Status: in_force

Any person who violates Code Section 43-5-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-6
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, or corporation or any officer, agent, or employee of such person, firm, or corporation who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-25-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-25-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-25.1
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for licensees to complete listing or sales contracts or leases whose form has been prepared by legal counsel and such conduct shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law. In completing a lease or a written offer to buy, sell, lease, rent, or exchange real property, a licensee shall include a description of the property involved, a method of payment, any special stipulations or addenda the offer requires, and, such dates as may be necessary to determine whether the parties have acted timely in meeting their responsibilities under the lease, offer, or contract.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-2
Status: in_force

This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for administrative control, supervision, and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine in this state. The practice of podiatric medicine is declared to be affected with the public interest.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-44-13
Status: in_force

The investigatory authority and disciplinary authority of the board shall be as provided in Code Section 43-1-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-1
Status: in_force

This chapter is enacted in the exercise of the police powers of the state. Its purposes generally are to protect the public health, welfare, and safety by providing for the regulation of the sale, dispensing, and supplying of all ophthalmic appliances, eyeglasses, and all aids to human vision.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-6
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the call of any two members. The business of the commission shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum.

(a) The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the call of any two members. The business of the commission shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum.

(b) The chairperson, if necessary, may within ten days of receiving an application and license fee call a meeting of the commission for the purpose of approving or rejecting an application for a license or match permit which has been submitted to the commission. The meeting shall be held within 20 days of the chairperson's call at a place designated by the chairperson.

(b) The chairperson, if necessary, may within ten days of receiving an application and license fee call a meeting of the commission for the purpose of approving or rejecting an application for a license or match permit which has been submitted to the commission. The meeting shall be held within 20 days of the chairperson's call at a place designated by the chairperson.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-20
Status: in_force

The State Board of Funeral Service existing immediately prior to April 11, 1990, is continued in existence and shall be constituted as provided in this article with the powers, duties, and authority vested in such board by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-61 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-61
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-61
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of acupuncture in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it is necessarily a proper subject of regulation and control.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-17
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Code Section 43-39-7 , a person shall not practice psychology and shall not use the title “psychologist” unless he or she is licensed as provided in this article. A person who is not licensed as provided in this article shall not designate his or her occupation as a psychologist and shall not designate himself or herself by any other term or title which implies that he or she is practicing psychology.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-55 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-55
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-55
Status: in_force

(a) No nurse, hospital, nursing home, temporary staffing agency, employer, state agency, or other person required to report a nurse to the board under this article, who, in good faith, either reports or fails to report, shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for such action or inaction.

(a) No nurse, hospital, nursing home, temporary staffing agency, employer, state agency, or other person required to report a nurse to the board under this article, who, in good faith, either reports or fails to report, shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for such action or inaction.

(b) A physician or other licensed health care professional who, at the request of the board, examines a nurse shall be immune from suit for damages by the nurse examined if the examining physician or examining health care professional conducted the examination and made findings or diagnoses in good faith.

(b) A physician or other licensed health care professional who, at the request of the board, examines a nurse shall be immune from suit for damages by the nurse examined if the examining physician or examining health care professional conducted the examination and made findings or diagnoses in good faith.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-8
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue a dealer's license to any applicant for a dealer's license upon compliance with this chapter, upon payment of the appropriate license fee for a dealer's license, and upon the presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that such applicant has established or will establish and maintain a regular office, store, or location for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments, and that a person who possesses a valid Georgia dispenser's license will be responsible for the dispensing of hearing aids under such dealer's license.

(a) The board may issue a dealer's license to any applicant for a dealer's license upon compliance with this chapter, upon payment of the appropriate license fee for a dealer's license, and upon the presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that such applicant has established or will establish and maintain a regular office, store, or location for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments, and that a person who possesses a valid Georgia dispenser's license will be responsible for the dispensing of hearing aids under such dealer's license.

(b)(1) The board may issue a dispenser's license to an applicant only when: (A) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a board approved examination; (B) Proof of age has been verified; and (C) The applicant 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. An application for a dispenser's license by examination under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for a dispenser's license by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check. This subparagraph shall not apply to an application for a renewal of a dispenser's license. (2) The dispenser's license shall authorize the holder to dispense hearing aids under the general supervision of a licensed dealer.

(b)(1) The board may issue a dispenser's license to an applicant only when: (A) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a board approved examination; (B) Proof of age has been verified; and (C) The applicant 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. An application for a dispenser's license by examination under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for a dispenser's license by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check. This subparagraph shall not apply to an application for a renewal of a dispenser's license.

(b)(1) The board may issue a dispenser's license to an applicant only when:

(A) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a board approved examination;

(A) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a board approved examination;

(B) Proof of age has been verified; and

(B) Proof of age has been verified; and

(C) The applicant 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. An application for a dispenser's license by examination under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for a dispenser's license by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check. This subparagraph shall not apply to an application for a renewal of a dispenser's license.

(C) The applicant 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. An application for a dispenser's license by examination under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for a dispenser's license by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check. This subparagraph shall not apply to an application for a renewal of a dispenser's license.

(2) The dispenser's license shall authorize the holder to dispense hearing aids under the general supervision of a licensed dealer.

(2) The dispenser's license shall authorize the holder to dispense hearing aids under the general supervision of a licensed dealer.

(c) The dealer's license fee shall be in an amount determined by the board and must be paid for each office or location established by the dealer.

(c) The dealer's license fee shall be in an amount determined by the board and must be paid for each office or location established by the dealer.

(d) The dispenser's license fee shall be in an amount determined by the board.

(d) The dispenser's license fee shall be in an amount determined by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-60 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-60
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-60
Status: in_force

This article shall be supplemental to and not in derogation of any other law pertaining to the licensing and regulating of public dance halls, roadhouses, and similar businesses.