O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-6
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with Code Section 43-4A-5 .

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with Code Section 43-4A-5 .

(b) The Secretary of State may refuse to issue a certificate of registration if it is determined that the applicant has engaged in conduct that has a significant adverse effect on the applicant's fitness to act as an athlete agent. In making the determination, the Secretary of State may consider whether the applicant has: (1) Been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony; (2) Made a material false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent; (3) Engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity; (4) Engaged in conduct prohibited by this chapter; (5) Had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked, or denied or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state; (6) Engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student athlete or educational institution; or (7) Engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant's credibility, honesty, or integrity.

(b) The Secretary of State may refuse to issue a certificate of registration if it is determined that the applicant has engaged in conduct that has a significant adverse effect on the applicant's fitness to act as an athlete agent. In making the determination, the Secretary of State may consider whether the applicant has:

(1) Been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(1) Been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(2) Made a material false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent;

(2) Made a material false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent;

(3) Engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity;

(3) Engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity;

(4) Engaged in conduct prohibited by this chapter;

(4) Engaged in conduct prohibited by this chapter;

(5) Had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked, or denied or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state;

(5) Had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked, or denied or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state;

(6) Engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student athlete or educational institution; or

(6) Engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student athlete or educational institution; or

(7) Engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant's credibility, honesty, or integrity.

(7) Engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant's credibility, honesty, or integrity.

(c) In making a determination under subsection (b) of this Code section, the Secretary of State shall consider: (1) How recently the conduct occurred; (2) The nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and (3) Any other relevant conduct of the applicant.

(c) In making a determination under subsection (b) of this Code section, the Secretary of State shall consider:

(1) How recently the conduct occurred;

(1) How recently the conduct occurred;

(2) The nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and

(2) The nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and

(3) Any other relevant conduct of the applicant.

(3) Any other relevant conduct of the applicant.

(d) The refusal to grant a registration shall not be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Notice and hearing within the meaning of such chapter shall not be required. Notice of refusal to grant a registration shall be sent by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery or personal service setting forth the particular reasons for the refusal. The written notice shall be sent to the applicant's address of record with the Secretary of State, and the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the Secretary of State if the applicant requests to do so in writing.

(d) The refusal to grant a registration shall not be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Notice and hearing within the meaning of such chapter shall not be required. Notice of refusal to grant a registration shall be sent by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery or personal service setting forth the particular reasons for the refusal. The written notice shall be sent to the applicant's address of record with the Secretary of State, and the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the Secretary of State if the applicant requests to do so in writing.

(e) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. An application filed under this subsection is a public record.

(e) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. An application filed under this subsection is a public record.

(f) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration shall be valid for a period of up to two years.

(f) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration shall be valid for a period of up to two years.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Immigration Assistance Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-7
Status: in_force

A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for all board business and, with the exception of hearings in contested cases, may conduct business in conference by telephone.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-26 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-26
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-26
Status: in_force

The executive director shall be authorized to provide to any licensing authority of this or any other state, upon inquiry by such authority, information regarding a past or pending investigation of or disciplinary sanction against any applicant for licensure by the board or licensee of the board notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-20 or any other law to the contrary regarding the confidentiality of that information; provided, however, that such information shall only be shared after receiving written confirmation from the recipient authority that it assures preservation of confidentiality and the licensee has been given reasonable notice that the information shall be provided to another entity. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority of the executive director to disclose to any person or entity information concerning the existence of any investigation for unlicensed practice being conducted against any person who is neither licensed nor an applicant for licensure by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-8
Status: in_force

The board shall be charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter and may incur such expenses as shall be necessary, all of which expenses shall be paid as provided in Chapter 1 of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-11
Status: in_force

The board may require that all applications be made under oath.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-17
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the performance of any chiropractic task by a student enrolled in an approved chiropractic college when such student has successfully completed at least one academic year of schooling therein and when such task is performed under the supervision and direction of an authorized instructor duly licensed to practice chiropractic in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-43-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-43-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-43.1
Status: in_force

If a licensee who has passed the examination for licensure as a funeral director required under this part and who has not been subject to disciplinary action by the board allows his or her license to lapse for a period of not more than ten years, the board shall reinstate such funeral director's license upon such applicant for reinstatement:

(1) Paying the total amount of all renewal fees for the period during which the license was lapsed, plus a reinstatement fee not to exceed the amount of the biennial renewal fee; and

(1) Paying the total amount of all renewal fees for the period during which the license was lapsed, plus a reinstatement fee not to exceed the amount of the biennial renewal fee; and

(2) Successfully completing continuing education hours as the board may require under Code Section 43-18-56 , unless such continuing education hours would be waived under subsection (c) of Code Section 43-18-56 , if such applicant for reinstatement had not let the license lapse.

(2) Successfully completing continuing education hours as the board may require under Code Section 43-18-56 , unless such continuing education hours would be waived under subsection (c) of Code Section 43-18-56 , if such applicant for reinstatement had not let the license lapse.
O.C.G.A. § 43-40-27 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 40 / Section 43-40-27
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-40-27
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the sworn written request of any person, investigate the actions of any applicant for licensure, licensee, or real estate courses and instructors approved by the commission. Except for investigations of applicants for licensure, investigations of allegations of fraudulent conduct or of mishandling of funds held in a fiduciary capacity, or investigations of possible violations of this chapter which have been litigated in the courts or arise from litigation in the courts, the commission shall not initiate an investigation on its own motion or investigate a licensee's activity as the result of a sworn written request for investigation unless the act or acts which may constitute a violation of this chapter occurred within three years of the initiation of the investigation.

(a) The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the sworn written request of any person, investigate the actions of any applicant for licensure, licensee, or real estate courses and instructors approved by the commission. Except for investigations of applicants for licensure, investigations of allegations of fraudulent conduct or of mishandling of funds held in a fiduciary capacity, or investigations of possible violations of this chapter which have been litigated in the courts or arise from litigation in the courts, the commission shall not initiate an investigation on its own motion or investigate a licensee's activity as the result of a sworn written request for investigation unless the act or acts which may constitute a violation of this chapter occurred within three years of the initiation of the investigation.

(b) Any person authorized to conduct an investigation on behalf of the commission shall have access to and may examine any writings, documents, or other material which may be related to an investigation made upon the order of the commission.

(b) Any person authorized to conduct an investigation on behalf of the commission shall have access to and may examine any writings, documents, or other material which may be related to an investigation made upon the order of the commission.

(c) In the conduct of an authorized investigation, the commissioner or chairperson of the commission may issue subpoenas to compel production of such writings, documents, or material on behalf of the commission. After the service of a notice of hearing, the commissioner or chairperson of the commission may issue subpoenas to compel production of such writings, documents, or material, either on behalf of the commission or at the request of a respondent. The commission or the respondent may apply to the superior court of the county in which a person disobeying a subpoena resides for an order requiring compliance. Failure to comply with such an order shall be punishable as for contempt of court.

(c) In the conduct of an authorized investigation, the commissioner or chairperson of the commission may issue subpoenas to compel production of such writings, documents, or material on behalf of the commission. After the service of a notice of hearing, the commissioner or chairperson of the commission may issue subpoenas to compel production of such writings, documents, or material, either on behalf of the commission or at the request of a respondent. The commission or the respondent may apply to the superior court of the county in which a person disobeying a subpoena resides for an order requiring compliance. Failure to comply with such an order shall be punishable as for contempt of court.

(d) The results of all investigations shall be reported only to the commission or to the commissioner, and the records of such investigations shall not be subject to subpoena in civil actions. Records of investigations shall be kept by the commission and no part of any investigative record shall be released for any purpose other than a hearing before the commission or its designated hearing officer, review by another law enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority upon issuance of a subpoena from such agency or authority or at the discretion of the commission upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the commission, review by the licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing after its service, review by the commission's legal counsel, or an appeal of a decision by the commission to a court of competent jurisdiction; provided, however, if an investigation authorized by this chapter results in the commission's filing a notice of hearing or entering into settlement discussions with a member of the commission, the commission shall immediately notify the Governor or the Governor's legal counsel of such action by the commission. After service of a notice of hearing, a licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing shall have a right to obtain a copy of the investigative record pertaining to the hearing. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the commission, in its sole discretion, from notifying persons who request investigations or the licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing of the receipt of a request for investigation or the commission's disposition of the investigation nor from making available to the public any document that becomes a public record during the hearing process authorized by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(d) The results of all investigations shall be reported only to the commission or to the commissioner, and the records of such investigations shall not be subject to subpoena in civil actions. Records of investigations shall be kept by the commission and no part of any investigative record shall be released for any purpose other than a hearing before the commission or its designated hearing officer, review by another law enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority upon issuance of a subpoena from such agency or authority or at the discretion of the commission upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the commission, review by the licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing after its service, review by the commission's legal counsel, or an appeal of a decision by the commission to a court of competent jurisdiction; provided, however, if an investigation authorized by this chapter results in the commission's filing a notice of hearing or entering into settlement discussions with a member of the commission, the commission shall immediately notify the Governor or the Governor's legal counsel of such action by the commission. After service of a notice of hearing, a licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing shall have a right to obtain a copy of the investigative record pertaining to the hearing. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the commission, in its sole discretion, from notifying persons who request investigations or the licensee or applicant who is the subject of the notice of hearing of the receipt of a request for investigation or the commission's disposition of the investigation nor from making available to the public any document that becomes a public record during the hearing process authorized by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(e) Whenever the commission revokes or suspends a license, a school approval, or an instructor approval or whenever a licensee, an approved school, or an approved instructor surrenders a license or an approval to the commission in a contested case as defined in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” the commission may publish the name of such licensee, approved school, or approved instructor on its official website or in any other official publication of the agency.

(e) Whenever the commission revokes or suspends a license, a school approval, or an instructor approval or whenever a licensee, an approved school, or an approved instructor surrenders a license or an approval to the commission in a contested case as defined in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” the commission may publish the name of such licensee, approved school, or approved instructor on its official website or in any other official publication of the agency.

(f) The commission shall have the authority to exclude all persons during the commission's or the staff of the commission's: (1) Deliberations on disciplinary proceedings; (2) Meetings with a licensee or an applicant or the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant in which the licensee or applicant seeks to settle a contested case as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and (3) Review of the results of investigations initiated under this Code section.

(f) The commission shall have the authority to exclude all persons during the commission's or the staff of the commission's:

(1) Deliberations on disciplinary proceedings;

(1) Deliberations on disciplinary proceedings;

(2) Meetings with a licensee or an applicant or the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant in which the licensee or applicant seeks to settle a contested case as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and

(2) Meetings with a licensee or an applicant or the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant in which the licensee or applicant seeks to settle a contested case as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and

(3) Review of the results of investigations initiated under this Code section.

(3) Review of the results of investigations initiated under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-15
Status: in_force

(a) An agency contract shall be in a record that is signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties.

(a) An agency contract shall be in a record that is signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties.

(b) An agency contract shall state or contain: (1) The amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services; (2) The name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal of registration who will be compensated because the student athlete signed the agency contract; (3) A description of any expenses that the student athlete agrees to reimburse; (4) A description of the services to be provided to the student athlete; (5) The duration of the contract; and (6) The date of execution.

(b) An agency contract shall state or contain:

(1) The amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services;

(1) The amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services;

(2) The name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal of registration who will be compensated because the student athlete signed the agency contract;

(2) The name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal of registration who will be compensated because the student athlete signed the agency contract;

(3) A description of any expenses that the student athlete agrees to reimburse;

(3) A description of any expenses that the student athlete agrees to reimburse;

(4) A description of the services to be provided to the student athlete;

(4) A description of the services to be provided to the student athlete;

(5) The duration of the contract; and

(5) The duration of the contract; and

(6) The date of execution.

(6) The date of execution.

(c) An agency contract shall contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldface type in capital letters stating: “WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETE IF YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT: (1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT; (2) IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; AND (3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.”

(c) An agency contract shall contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldface type in capital letters stating:

“WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETE IF YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT:

(1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT;

(1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT;

(2) IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; AND

(2) IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; AND

(3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.”

(3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.”

(d) An agency contract that does not conform to this Code section shall be voidable by the student athlete. If a student athlete voids 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.

(d) An agency contract that does not conform to this Code section shall be voidable by the student athlete. If a student athlete voids 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.

(e) The athlete agent shall give a record of the signed or otherwise authenticated agency contract to the student athlete at the time of execution.

(e) The athlete agent shall give a record of the signed or otherwise authenticated agency contract to the student athlete at the time of execution.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-6
Status: in_force

The board shall have authority to establish a code of conduct and of ethics, to administer oaths, to summon witnesses, and to take testimony in all matters relating to its duties. The board shall issue licenses to practice psychology to all persons who shall present satisfactory evidence of attainments and qualifications under this article and the rules and regulations of the board. Such licenses shall be attested by the division director under the board's adopted seal, and it shall give absolute authority to the person to whom it is issued to practice psychology in this state. It shall be the duty of the division director, under the direction of the board, to aid the prosecuting attorneys in the enforcement of this article and the prosecution of all persons charged with the violation of its provisions. The board shall have authority to administer and participate in the “Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact)” set out in Article 2 of this chapter and to recognize and permit the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology and temporary practice in Georgia as established by such compact. The board shall have authority to conduct national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; provided, however, that reports from such record background checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-9
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file an application, on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that such applicant: (1) Is of good moral character; (2) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an accredited educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology, and sociology and with education in selected manual skills. For an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency acceptable to the board. Other comparable educational programs such as those approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists may be recognized by the board upon evaluation of detailed program and course content. An applicant who is foreign trained shall complete an academic program that is recognized or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists or such other credentialing entity recognized by the board; (3) Has successfully completed a period of supervised field work experience approved by the board; (4) Has passed an examination approved by the board as provided for in Code Section 43-28-10 ; and (5) Has satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.

(a) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file an application, on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that such applicant:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an accredited educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology, and sociology and with education in selected manual skills. For an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency acceptable to the board. Other comparable educational programs such as those approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists may be recognized by the board upon evaluation of detailed program and course content. An applicant who is foreign trained shall complete an academic program that is recognized or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists or such other credentialing entity recognized by the board;

(2) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an accredited educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology, and sociology and with education in selected manual skills. For an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency acceptable to the board. Other comparable educational programs such as those approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists may be recognized by the board upon evaluation of detailed program and course content. An applicant who is foreign trained shall complete an academic program that is recognized or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists or such other credentialing entity recognized by the board;

(3) Has successfully completed a period of supervised field work experience approved by the board;

(3) Has successfully completed a period of supervised field work experience approved by the board;

(4) Has passed an examination approved by the board as provided for in Code Section 43-28-10 ; and

(4) Has passed an examination approved by the board as provided for in Code Section 43-28-10 ; and

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

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

(b) An applicant not meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section must indicate to the board that he or she has obtained a waiver of such requirements pursuant to Code Section 43-28-11 .

(b) An applicant not meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section must indicate to the board that he or she has obtained a waiver of such requirements pursuant to Code Section 43-28-11 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-7
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall be secretary of the commission. The secretary shall issue such licenses and certificates and perform such other duties as the commission shall direct in order to carry out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies, a professional licensing board.

(1) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies, a professional licensing board.

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and ordinances enacted by federal, state, and local governing authorities.

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and ordinances enacted by federal, state, and local governing authorities.

(3) “Private detective business” means the business of obtaining or furnishing, or accepting employment to obtain or to furnish, information with reference to: (A) Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States of America or any state or territory thereof; (B) The background, identity, habits, conduct, business, employment, occupation, assets, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of any person; (C) The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property; (D) The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property; (E) The securing of evidence in the course of the private detective business to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee; or (F) The protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.

(3) “Private detective business” means the business of obtaining or furnishing, or accepting employment to obtain or to furnish, information with reference to:

(A) Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States of America or any state or territory thereof;

(A) Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States of America or any state or territory thereof;

(B) The background, identity, habits, conduct, business, employment, occupation, assets, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of any person;

(B) The background, identity, habits, conduct, business, employment, occupation, assets, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of any person;

(C) The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;

(C) The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;

(D) The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property;

(D) The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property;

(E) The securing of evidence in the course of the private detective business to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee; or

(E) The securing of evidence in the course of the private detective business to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee; or

(F) The protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.

(F) The protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.

(4) “Private security business” means engaging in the business of, or accepting employment to provide, any or all of the following: (A) Private patrol service; (B) Watchman service; (C) Guard service; (D) Armored car service; or (E) The protection of persons from death or serious bodily harm.

(4) “Private security business” means engaging in the business of, or accepting employment to provide, any or all of the following:

(A) Private patrol service;

(A) Private patrol service;

(B) Watchman service;

(B) Watchman service;

(C) Guard service;

(C) Guard service;

(D) Armored car service; or

(D) Armored car service; or

(E) The protection of persons from death or serious bodily harm.

(E) The protection of persons from death or serious bodily harm.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-7
Status: in_force

Board approved examinations shall be used in determining the knowledge, ability, and judgment of applicants for certification as operators or laboratory analysts except for applications submitted prior to July 1, 2000, for Class IV level certifications. Such examinations shall be given at least six times annually.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25a-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25A / Section 43-25a-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25A-3
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory group shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the Secretary.

(a) The advisory group shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary shall consult with the advisory group prior to setting or changing fees in this chapter.

(b) The Secretary shall consult with the advisory group prior to setting or changing fees in this chapter.

(c) The advisory group may facilitate the development of materials that the Secretary may utilize to educate the public concerning music therapist licensure, the benefits of music therapy, and utilization of music therapy by individuals and in facilities or institutional settings.

(c) The advisory group may facilitate the development of materials that the Secretary may utilize to educate the public concerning music therapist licensure, the benefits of music therapy, and utilization of music therapy by individuals and in facilities or institutional settings.

(d) The advisory group may act as a facilitator of state-wide dissemination of information between music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization, the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization, and the Secretary.

(d) The advisory group may act as a facilitator of state-wide dissemination of information between music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization, the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization, and the Secretary.

(e) The advisory group shall provide analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials, or revocation of licenses at least once per year.

(e) The advisory group shall provide analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials, or revocation of licenses at least once per year.

(f) The Secretary shall seek the advice of the advisory group for issues related to music therapy.

(f) The Secretary shall seek the advice of the advisory group for issues related to music therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-16
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, in its discretion, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee prescribed by the board, issue a certificate of registration as a professional engineer or professional structural engineer to any individual who holds a certificate of qualification or registration issued to him or her by proper authority of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying or of any state or territory or possession of the United States if the requirements of the registration of professional engineers or professional structural engineers under which the certificate of qualification or registration was issued do not conflict with this chapter and are of a standard not lower than that specified in this chapter or if the applicant held such certificate on or before July 1, 1956. The fact that the statute under which the individual was issued a certificate of qualification or registration in another state does not provide that the required written examination be passed subsequent to the acquisition of the required experience shall not be deemed as a conflict with, or lower than, the Georgia requirements, provided that the written examination and the amount of experience required for registration are substantially equivalent to the Georgia requirements.

(a) The board may, in its discretion, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee prescribed by the board, issue a certificate of registration as a professional engineer or professional structural engineer to any individual who holds a certificate of qualification or registration issued to him or her by proper authority of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying or of any state or territory or possession of the United States if the requirements of the registration of professional engineers or professional structural engineers under which the certificate of qualification or registration was issued do not conflict with this chapter and are of a standard not lower than that specified in this chapter or if the applicant held such certificate on or before July 1, 1956. The fact that the statute under which the individual was issued a certificate of qualification or registration in another state does not provide that the required written examination be passed subsequent to the acquisition of the required experience shall not be deemed as a conflict with, or lower than, the Georgia requirements, provided that the written examination and the amount of experience required for registration are substantially equivalent to the Georgia requirements.

(b) The board may, in its discretion, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee prescribed by the board, issue a license as a professional land surveyor to any individual who holds a license to practice land surveying issued by a state or territory or possession of the United States obtained: (1) By written examination of not less than eight hours in duration prior to July 1, 1968; (2) By written examination of not less than 16 hours in duration prior to July 1, 1978; or (3) Under qualifications comparable to those prescribed by this chapter; and in addition passes a written examination on the laws of Georgia relating to land surveying (professional land surveyor examination).

(b) The board may, in its discretion, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee prescribed by the board, issue a license as a professional land surveyor to any individual who holds a license to practice land surveying issued by a state or territory or possession of the United States obtained:

(1) By written examination of not less than eight hours in duration prior to July 1, 1968;

(1) By written examination of not less than eight hours in duration prior to July 1, 1968;

(2) By written examination of not less than 16 hours in duration prior to July 1, 1978; or

(2) By written examination of not less than 16 hours in duration prior to July 1, 1978; or

(3) Under qualifications comparable to those prescribed by this chapter; and

(3) Under qualifications comparable to those prescribed by this chapter; and

in addition passes a written examination on the laws of Georgia relating to land surveying (professional land surveyor examination).
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-12
Status: in_force

The practice of optometry by any unregistered or unlicensed optometrist is declared to be a menace and a nuisance and dangerous to the public health and safety; and the board shall promptly abate such practice by filing an action for an injunction in the county in which such practice is conducted. The practice shall be enjoined unless it shall be made to appear that such practitioner is licensed and registered. The board is authorized to file and prosecute such action, and it shall be its duty to do so.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-3
Status: reserved

(a) There is created a State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers. The board shall be comprised of 14 members: (1) Three members shall be independent used car dealers; (2) Three members shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the sale of used cars or parts; (3) The state revenue commissioner, or a designated agent, shall be a permanent ex officio member and shall be authorized to vote on all matters before the board; (4) Reserved; (5) One member shall be a representative of the automobile auction industry; (6) One member shall be an auto salvage pool operator; (7) Two members shall be used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders; (8) One member shall be a rebuilder; (9) One member shall be a pawnbroker as defined in Code Section 44-12-130 who is in the business of pawning automobile titles and is licensed as a used car dealer; and (10) One member shall be a representative of the automobile insurance industry.

(a) There is created a State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers. The board shall be comprised of 14 members:

(1) Three members shall be independent used car dealers;

(1) Three members shall be independent used car dealers;

(2) Three members shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the sale of used cars or parts;

(2) Three members shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the sale of used cars or parts;

(3) The state revenue commissioner, or a designated agent, shall be a permanent ex officio member and shall be authorized to vote on all matters before the board;

(3) The state revenue commissioner, or a designated agent, shall be a permanent ex officio member and shall be authorized to vote on all matters before the board;

(4) Reserved;

(4) Reserved;

(5) One member shall be a representative of the automobile auction industry;

(5) One member shall be a representative of the automobile auction industry;

(6) One member shall be an auto salvage pool operator;

(6) One member shall be an auto salvage pool operator;

(7) Two members shall be used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders;

(7) Two members shall be used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders;

(8) One member shall be a rebuilder;

(8) One member shall be a rebuilder;

(9) One member shall be a pawnbroker as defined in Code Section 44-12-130 who is in the business of pawning automobile titles and is licensed as a used car dealer; and

(9) One member shall be a pawnbroker as defined in Code Section 44-12-130 who is in the business of pawning automobile titles and is licensed as a used car dealer; and

(10) One member shall be a representative of the automobile insurance industry.

(10) One member shall be a representative of the automobile insurance industry.

(b) The members of the board referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor and shall take office on July 1, 1995, or as soon thereafter as appointed. The initial terms of those 13 appointed members shall expire as follows: three on June 30, 1996; three on June 30, 1997; three on June 30, 1998; and four on June 30, 1999. Thereafter, the appointed members of the board shall serve terms of four years. All members shall be residents of this state. No more than two of the appointed members shall be from the same congressional district. The terms of the two ex officio members shall be coextensive with their terms of office.

(b) The members of the board referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed by the Governor and shall take office on July 1, 1995, or as soon thereafter as appointed. The initial terms of those 13 appointed members shall expire as follows: three on June 30, 1996; three on June 30, 1997; three on June 30, 1998; and four on June 30, 1999. Thereafter, the appointed members of the board shall serve terms of four years. All members shall be residents of this state. No more than two of the appointed members shall be from the same congressional district. The terms of the two ex officio members shall be coextensive with their terms of office.

(c) Any vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the board shall annually elect one of their number to serve as chairperson for a term of two years. The board chairperson shall not also serve contemporaneously as the chairperson of either division under this chapter. The first term as chairperson of the board shall be served by a member or members elected from either division under this chapter; thereafter, the chairperson for each succeeding term shall not be elected from the same division as that of the chairperson from the immediately preceding term. In the event a chairperson of the board is unable to complete his or her term, his or her successor for the remainder of the term shall be elected from the same division as was the chairperson who is unable to complete the term. The chairperson of the board shall be an ex officio member of both divisions under this chapter, however, the chairperson of the board shall not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present in the division meeting for the division in which he or she is not a regular member.

(c) Any vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the board shall annually elect one of their number to serve as chairperson for a term of two years. The board chairperson shall not also serve contemporaneously as the chairperson of either division under this chapter. The first term as chairperson of the board shall be served by a member or members elected from either division under this chapter; thereafter, the chairperson for each succeeding term shall not be elected from the same division as that of the chairperson from the immediately preceding term. In the event a chairperson of the board is unable to complete his or her term, his or her successor for the remainder of the term shall be elected from the same division as was the chairperson who is unable to complete the term. The chairperson of the board shall be an ex officio member of both divisions under this chapter, however, the chairperson of the board shall not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present in the division meeting for the division in which he or she is not a regular member.

(d)(1) The board shall be composed of two divisions, a used car division and a used parts division. (2) The members of the used car division shall be the three independent used car dealers, two of the members from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the representative of the automobile auction industry, and the pawnbroker. All powers and duties relating to used car dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used car division. The used car division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year. (3) The members of the used parts division shall be the third member from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the auto salvage pool operator, the two used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders, the rebuilder, and the representative of the automobile insurance industry. All powers and duties relating to used parts dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used parts division. The used parts division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year. (4) The chairperson of the board shall determine which of the two members from the public at large will serve in the used car division and which shall serve in the used parts division.

(d)(1) The board shall be composed of two divisions, a used car division and a used parts division.

(d)(1) The board shall be composed of two divisions, a used car division and a used parts division.

(2) The members of the used car division shall be the three independent used car dealers, two of the members from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the representative of the automobile auction industry, and the pawnbroker. All powers and duties relating to used car dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used car division. The used car division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year.

(2) The members of the used car division shall be the three independent used car dealers, two of the members from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the representative of the automobile auction industry, and the pawnbroker. All powers and duties relating to used car dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used car division. The used car division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year.

(3) The members of the used parts division shall be the third member from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the auto salvage pool operator, the two used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders, the rebuilder, and the representative of the automobile insurance industry. All powers and duties relating to used parts dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used parts division. The used parts division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year.

(3) The members of the used parts division shall be the third member from the public at large, the state revenue commissioner or a designated agent, the auto salvage pool operator, the two used motor vehicle parts dealers who are not rebuilders, the rebuilder, and the representative of the automobile insurance industry. All powers and duties relating to used parts dealers which are not specifically reserved to the board shall be assigned to the used parts division. The used parts division shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the division for a period of one year.

(4) The chairperson of the board shall determine which of the two members from the public at large will serve in the used car division and which shall serve in the used parts division.

(4) The chairperson of the board shall determine which of the two members from the public at large will serve in the used car division and which shall serve in the used parts division.
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-2
Status: in_force

This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the citizens of this state by regulation of the private detective and private security businesses. The regulation of such businesses is declared to be in the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the foregoing purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-3
Status: in_force

By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident individual appoints the Secretary of State as the individual's agent for service of process in any civil action in this state related to the individual's acting as an athlete agent in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-170 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-170
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-170
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-18-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-18-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-18.2
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, premises made available for a beauty shop, beauty salon, or barber shop within a facility licensed as a nursing home pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 shall not be required to be licensed or registered as a beauty shop, beauty salon, or barber shop under this chapter, or otherwise be subject to any provisions of this chapter except for inspections, investigations, or both, for alleged violations of this chapter by any person licensed under this chapter, if barbering or cosmetologist services in such premises are rendered only to residents of the nursing home.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-13
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any lawful regulation or licensing of licensees by any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state; provided, however, that no such political subdivision shall license any licensee required to be registered by this chapter unless such licensee is properly licensed under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-29 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-29
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-29
Status: in_force

(a) All statements, records, schedules, working papers, computer printouts, computer tapes, and memoranda made by a certified public accountant incident to, or in the course of, professional service to clients by such certified public accountant, except reports submitted by a certified public accountant to a client, shall be and remain the property of such certified public accountant and his or her partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm, in the absence of an express agreement between such certified public accountant and his or her client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall be sold, transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or his or her personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm of such certified public accountant.

(a) All statements, records, schedules, working papers, computer printouts, computer tapes, and memoranda made by a certified public accountant incident to, or in the course of, professional service to clients by such certified public accountant, except reports submitted by a certified public accountant to a client, shall be and remain the property of such certified public accountant and his or her partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm, in the absence of an express agreement between such certified public accountant and his or her client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall be sold, transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or his or her personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm of such certified public accountant.

(b) All communications between a certified public accountant or employee of such certified public accountant acting in the scope of such employment and the person for whom such certified public accountant or employee shall have made any audit or other investigation in a professional capacity and all information obtained by a certified public accountant or such an employee in his or her professional capacity concerning the business and affairs of clients shall be deemed privileged communications in all courts or in any other proceedings whatsoever; and no such certified public accountant or employee shall be permitted to testify with respect to any of such matters, except with the written consent of such person or client or such person's or client's legal representative; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting a certified public accountant or such an employee from: (1) Disclosing any data required to be disclosed by the standards of the accounting profession in rendering an opinion on the presentation of financial statements or in making disclosure where the practices or diligence of the accountant in preparing, or in expressing an opinion upon, such financial statements are contested; (2) Disclosing any data when the practice of public accountancy by the accountant is being contested by or against the client for whom the practice of public accountancy was performed or any representative or assignee of such client; (3) Disclosing any data to other certified public accountants or employees thereof in connection with practice reviews and ethics reviews sponsored by professional groups, the purpose of which reviews is to survey such accountant's business practices, audits, and work papers or to review ethical considerations concerning such accountant; or (4) Disclosing any data pertaining to an application, investigation by the board, or hearing on its behalf, so long as such data shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public; and provided, further, that no disclosure provided for in this paragraph shall constitute a waiver of the privilege established in this subsection.

(b) All communications between a certified public accountant or employee of such certified public accountant acting in the scope of such employment and the person for whom such certified public accountant or employee shall have made any audit or other investigation in a professional capacity and all information obtained by a certified public accountant or such an employee in his or her professional capacity concerning the business and affairs of clients shall be deemed privileged communications in all courts or in any other proceedings whatsoever; and no such certified public accountant or employee shall be permitted to testify with respect to any of such matters, except with the written consent of such person or client or such person's or client's legal representative; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting a certified public accountant or such an employee from:

(1) Disclosing any data required to be disclosed by the standards of the accounting profession in rendering an opinion on the presentation of financial statements or in making disclosure where the practices or diligence of the accountant in preparing, or in expressing an opinion upon, such financial statements are contested;

(1) Disclosing any data required to be disclosed by the standards of the accounting profession in rendering an opinion on the presentation of financial statements or in making disclosure where the practices or diligence of the accountant in preparing, or in expressing an opinion upon, such financial statements are contested;

(2) Disclosing any data when the practice of public accountancy by the accountant is being contested by or against the client for whom the practice of public accountancy was performed or any representative or assignee of such client;

(2) Disclosing any data when the practice of public accountancy by the accountant is being contested by or against the client for whom the practice of public accountancy was performed or any representative or assignee of such client;

(3) Disclosing any data to other certified public accountants or employees thereof in connection with practice reviews and ethics reviews sponsored by professional groups, the purpose of which reviews is to survey such accountant's business practices, audits, and work papers or to review ethical considerations concerning such accountant; or

(3) Disclosing any data to other certified public accountants or employees thereof in connection with practice reviews and ethics reviews sponsored by professional groups, the purpose of which reviews is to survey such accountant's business practices, audits, and work papers or to review ethical considerations concerning such accountant; or

(4) Disclosing any data pertaining to an application, investigation by the board, or hearing on its behalf, so long as such data shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public; and provided, further, that no disclosure provided for in this paragraph shall constitute a waiver of the privilege established in this subsection.

(4) Disclosing any data pertaining to an application, investigation by the board, or hearing on its behalf, so long as such data shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public; and provided, further, that no disclosure provided for in this paragraph shall constitute a waiver of the privilege established in this subsection.

(c) The proceedings of and data obtained through peer review or by the board pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action, except in a hearing before the board, against a certified public accountant for matters which are the subject of evaluation and review by such peer review or the board; and no individual who was in attendance at a meeting of such peer review or the board shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, except in a hearing before the board, as to any evidence or the matters produced or presented during the proceedings of such peer review or the board or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or actions of such peer review or the board or any members thereof; provided, however, that any information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources shall not be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such civil action merely because they were presented during proceedings of such peer review or the board; and provided, further, that no individual who testifies before such peer review or the board or who is a member of such peer review or the board shall be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, provided that such witness may not be questioned regarding such witness's testimony before such peer review or the board or opinions formed by the witness as a result of such hearings of such peer review or the board.

(c) The proceedings of and data obtained through peer review or by the board pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action, except in a hearing before the board, against a certified public accountant for matters which are the subject of evaluation and review by such peer review or the board; and no individual who was in attendance at a meeting of such peer review or the board shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, except in a hearing before the board, as to any evidence or the matters produced or presented during the proceedings of such peer review or the board or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or actions of such peer review or the board or any members thereof; provided, however, that any information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources shall not be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such civil action merely because they were presented during proceedings of such peer review or the board; and provided, further, that no individual who testifies before such peer review or the board or who is a member of such peer review or the board shall be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, provided that such witness may not be questioned regarding such witness's testimony before such peer review or the board or opinions formed by the witness as a result of such hearings of such peer review or the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-4
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the board to meet annually at the close of the session of a majority of the dental colleges and to hold such other meetings as the duties of the board may require. It shall also be the duty of the board to meet in any called meeting that may be ordered in writing by not less than three members of the board, or by its president, upon not less than 15 days' notice in writing, stating the time, place, and object of such called meeting.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-6
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license certificate to each operator of a driver training school, to each operator of a commercial driver training school, to each driver training instructor, or to each commercial driver training instructor when the department is satisfied that such person has met the qualifications required under this chapter.

(a) The department shall issue a license certificate to each operator of a driver training school, to each operator of a commercial driver training school, to each driver training instructor, or to each commercial driver training instructor when the department is satisfied that such person has met the qualifications required under this chapter.

(b) All licenses issued to driver training schools, commercial driver training schools, driver training instructors, or commercial driver training instructors pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for four years from the date of issuance unless sooner canceled, suspended, or revoked under Code Section 43-13-7 . All licenses shall be renewed through the department as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and shall be valid for four years from the date of renewal.

(b) All licenses issued to driver training schools, commercial driver training schools, driver training instructors, or commercial driver training instructors pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for four years from the date of issuance unless sooner canceled, suspended, or revoked under Code Section 43-13-7 . All licenses shall be renewed through the department as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and shall be valid for four years from the date of renewal.

(c) The license of each driver training school, commercial driver training school, driver training instructor, and commercial driver training instructor may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the original license and upon payment of the same fee.

(c) The license of each driver training school, commercial driver training school, driver training instructor, and commercial driver training instructor may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the original license and upon payment of the same fee.

(d) All applications for renewal of a driver training school's license, commercial driver training school's license, driver training instructor's license, or commercial driver training instructor's license shall be on a form prescribed by the department and must be filed with the department not more than 60 days nor less than ten days preceding the expiration date of the license to be renewed.

(d) All applications for renewal of a driver training school's license, commercial driver training school's license, driver training instructor's license, or commercial driver training instructor's license shall be on a form prescribed by the department and must be filed with the department not more than 60 days nor less than ten days preceding the expiration date of the license to be renewed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-8
Status: in_force

No member or employee of the commission and no person who administers or enforces the provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated in accordance with this chapter may belong to, contract with, or receive any compensation from any person or organization who authorizes, arranges, or promotes professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing, martial arts, or wrestling or who otherwise has a financial interest in any activity or licensee regulated by this commission. The term “compensation” does not include funds held in escrow for payment to another person in connection with a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, martial arts, or wrestling.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-50 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-50
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-50
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this part to encourage more effective utilization of the skills of licensed veterinarians by enabling them to delegate certain veterinary health care tasks to licensed veterinary technicians where such delegation is consistent with the animal patient's health and welfare.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-126 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-126
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-126
Status: in_force

Patient participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession of marijuana as authorized by this article and under the program established in this article. A person authorized under this program shall not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of the amount prescribed under the authority of this article. The amount prescribed shall be maintained in the container in which it was placed at the time the prescription was filled. Physician, pharmacy, and pharmacist participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession, distribution, and any other use of marijuana, which use is authorized such persons by this article. Any such possession, distribution, or other use not authorized by this article shall be enforced and punished as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-7
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules and regulations governing professional boxing to establish the following:

(1) Procedures to evaluate the professional records and physicians' certifications of each boxer participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and to deny authorization for a professional boxer to fight where appropriate;

(1) Procedures to evaluate the professional records and physicians' certifications of each boxer participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and to deny authorization for a professional boxer to fight where appropriate;

(2) Procedures to ensure that, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 43-4B-13 , no professional boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any state boxing commission because of: (A) A recent knockout, technical knockout, or series of consecutive losses; (B) An injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician's denial of certification; (C) Failure of a drug test; or (D) The use of false aliases or falsifying official identification cards or documents; and

(2) Procedures to ensure that, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 43-4B-13 , no professional boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any state boxing commission because of:

(A) A recent knockout, technical knockout, or series of consecutive losses;

(A) A recent knockout, technical knockout, or series of consecutive losses;

(B) An injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician's denial of certification;

(B) An injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician's denial of certification;

(C) Failure of a drug test; or

(C) Failure of a drug test; or

(D) The use of false aliases or falsifying official identification cards or documents; and

(D) The use of false aliases or falsifying official identification cards or documents; and

(3) Procedures to report to the boxing registry the results of all professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing held in this state or being supervised by the commission and any related suspensions.

(3) Procedures to report to the boxing registry the results of all professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing held in this state or being supervised by the commission and any related suspensions.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-40 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-40
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-40
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dentistry must have received a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a dental school approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any. Those applicants who have received a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental school not so accredited must comply with the following requirements in order to submit an application for licensure: (A) Successful completion at an accredited dental school approved by the board of the last two years of a pre-doctoral program and receipt of the doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree; and (B) Certification by the dean of the accredited dental school where such supplementary program was taken that the candidate has achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competency as expected of a graduate of the school receiving a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree. (2) The board may establish by rule or regulation the requirements for documentation of an applicant's educational and personal qualifications for licensure. (3) In order to be granted a license under this Code section, all applicants must pass a clinical examination approved by the board and a jurisprudence examination on the laws of this state and rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of dentistry as established or approved by the board, which shall be administered in the English language.

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dentistry must have received a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a dental school approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any. Those applicants who have received a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental school not so accredited must comply with the following requirements in order to submit an application for licensure: (A) Successful completion at an accredited dental school approved by the board of the last two years of a pre-doctoral program and receipt of the doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree; and (B) Certification by the dean of the accredited dental school where such supplementary program was taken that the candidate has achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competency as expected of a graduate of the school receiving a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree.

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dentistry must have received a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a dental school approved by the board and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any. Those applicants who have received a doctoral degree in dentistry from a dental school not so accredited must comply with the following requirements in order to submit an application for licensure:

(A) Successful completion at an accredited dental school approved by the board of the last two years of a pre-doctoral program and receipt of the doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree; and

(A) Successful completion at an accredited dental school approved by the board of the last two years of a pre-doctoral program and receipt of the doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree; and

(B) Certification by the dean of the accredited dental school where such supplementary program was taken that the candidate has achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competency as expected of a graduate of the school receiving a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree.

(B) Certification by the dean of the accredited dental school where such supplementary program was taken that the candidate has achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competency as expected of a graduate of the school receiving a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree.

(2) The board may establish by rule or regulation the requirements for documentation of an applicant's educational and personal qualifications for licensure.

(2) The board may establish by rule or regulation the requirements for documentation of an applicant's educational and personal qualifications for licensure.

(3) In order to be granted a license under this Code section, all applicants must pass a clinical examination approved by the board and a jurisprudence examination on the laws of this state and rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of dentistry as established or approved by the board, which shall be administered in the English language.

(3) In order to be granted a license under this Code section, all applicants must pass a clinical examination approved by the board and a jurisprudence examination on the laws of this state and rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of dentistry as established or approved by the board, which shall be administered in the English language.

(b) All applications to the board for a license shall be made through the executive director, who shall then submit all such applications to the board.

(b) All applications to the board for a license shall be made through the executive director, who shall then submit all such applications to the board.

(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-11-47 , applicants who have met the requirements of this Code section shall be granted licenses to practice dentistry.

(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-11-47 , applicants who have met the requirements of this Code section shall be granted licenses to practice dentistry.

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

(d) Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute consent for performance of a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including but not limited to classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of a background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-48 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-48
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-48
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Health care provider ” means: (A) A physician; (B) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed as such under Chapter 26 of this title; or (C) A physician assistant licensed under Article 4 of this chapter. (2) “Sexual assault” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 15-24-1 .

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

(1) “ Health care provider ” means: (A) A physician; (B) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed as such under Chapter 26 of this title; or (C) A physician assistant licensed under Article 4 of this chapter.

(1) “ Health care provider ” means:

(A) A physician;

(A) A physician;

(B) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed as such under Chapter 26 of this title; or

(B) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed as such under Chapter 26 of this title; or

(C) A physician assistant licensed under Article 4 of this chapter.

(C) A physician assistant licensed under Article 4 of this chapter.

(2) “Sexual assault” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 15-24-1 .

(2) “Sexual assault” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 15-24-1 .

(b) A health care provider in this state shall report the name of a physician to the board if such health care provider has actual knowledge that such physician has committed sexual assault on a patient. A health care provider shall not be required to duplicate a report if such health care provider has knowledge that such report has been made to the board. A health care provider shall not be required to report a physician to the board under this Code section as a result of professional knowledge obtained in the course of the health care provider-patient relationship when the physician is the patient.

(b) A health care provider in this state shall report the name of a physician to the board if such health care provider has actual knowledge that such physician has committed sexual assault on a patient. A health care provider shall not be required to duplicate a report if such health care provider has knowledge that such report has been made to the board. A health care provider shall not be required to report a physician to the board under this Code section as a result of professional knowledge obtained in the course of the health care provider-patient relationship when the physician is the patient.

(c) No health care provider required to report a physician to the board under this Code section 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.

(c) No health care provider required to report a physician to the board under this Code section 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.

(d) Any health care provider required to report a physician to the board under this Code section who knowingly and willfully fails to do so shall be subject to a fine of no less than $1,000.00 or greater than $5,000.00 as determined by such health care provider's respective licensing board and may be subject to other disciplinary action in such respective licensing board's discretion.

(d) Any health care provider required to report a physician to the board under this Code section who knowingly and willfully fails to do so shall be subject to a fine of no less than $1,000.00 or greater than $5,000.00 as determined by such health care provider's respective licensing board and may be subject to other disciplinary action in such respective licensing board's discretion.

(e) Law enforcement officers, when investigating cases of alleged sexual assaults on a patient by a physician, are authorized to send pertinent records on such cases to the board. Such records shall be 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.

(e) Law enforcement officers, when investigating cases of alleged sexual assaults on a patient by a physician, are authorized to send pertinent records on such cases to the board. Such records shall be 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.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-14
Status: in_force

Proof that food, lodging, or other accommodation was obtained by false pretense or by false or fictitious show or pretense of any baggage or other property, by such person obtaining such food, lodging, or other accommodation; or that such person absconded without paying or offering to pay for such food, lodging, or other accommodation; or that such person gave in payment for such food, lodging, or other accommodation any check or draft made payable at sight, on demand, or on a date not subsequent to the date when the same was drawn, which check or draft payment was refused on presentation; or that such person surreptitiously removed or attempted to remove therefrom his baggage or other property brought with him to such hotel, inn, boarding house, or eating house, without having paid for or having offered to pay for such food, lodging, or other accommodation so furnished him shall be prima-facie evidence of the fraudulent intent mentioned in Code Section 43-21-13 . No person shall be convicted under Code Section 43-21-13 where there shall have been an agreement to delay payment for such food, lodging, or other accommodations until a date after such person shall have terminated his relation as a guest at such hotel, inn, boarding house, or eating house.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-31 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-31
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-31
Status: in_force

(a) No individual shall assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such individual is a certified public accountant unless such individual has received a certificate as a certified public accountant under this chapter, holds a license, and all of such individual's physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(a) No individual shall assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such individual is a certified public accountant unless such individual has received a certificate as a certified public accountant under this chapter, holds a license, and all of such individual's physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(b) No firm shall assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such firm is composed of certified public accountants unless such firm is licensed as a firm of certified public accountants under Code Section 43-3-16 , and all physical offices of such firm in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(b) No firm shall assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such firm is composed of certified public accountants unless such firm is licensed as a firm of certified public accountants under Code Section 43-3-16 , and all physical offices of such firm in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(c) No individual or firm shall assume or use: (1) Any title or designation likely to be confused with “certified public accountant,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “certified accountant,” “enrolled accountant,” “licensed accountant,” “licensed public accountant,” or “registered accountant”; or (2) Any abbreviation likely to be confused with “CPA,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “C.A.,” “E.A.,” “R.A.,” “L.A.,” or “L.P.A.”

(c) No individual or firm shall assume or use:

(1) Any title or designation likely to be confused with “certified public accountant,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “certified accountant,” “enrolled accountant,” “licensed accountant,” “licensed public accountant,” or “registered accountant”; or

(1) Any title or designation likely to be confused with “certified public accountant,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “certified accountant,” “enrolled accountant,” “licensed accountant,” “licensed public accountant,” or “registered accountant”; or

(2) Any abbreviation likely to be confused with “CPA,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “C.A.,” “E.A.,” “R.A.,” “L.A.,” or “L.P.A.”

(2) Any abbreviation likely to be confused with “CPA,” including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “C.A.,” “E.A.,” “R.A.,” “L.A.,” or “L.P.A.”

(d) No individual shall sign or affix his or her name or any trade assumed name used by him or her in his or her profession or business to any report or compiled financial statement that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing financial or attested information or facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, grants, loans, and appropriations, together with any wording accompanying, contained in, or affixed on such report or compiled financial statement, which indicates that he or she has expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless he or she holds a license and all of his or her physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 , provided that this subsection shall not prohibit any officer, employee, partner, member, or principal of any organization from affixing his or her signature to any statement or report in reference to the affairs of such organization with any wording designating the position, title, or office which he or she holds in such organization, nor shall this subsection prohibit any act of a public official or public employee in the performance of his or her duties as such.

(d) No individual shall sign or affix his or her name or any trade assumed name used by him or her in his or her profession or business to any report or compiled financial statement that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing financial or attested information or facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, grants, loans, and appropriations, together with any wording accompanying, contained in, or affixed on such report or compiled financial statement, which indicates that he or she has expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless he or she holds a license and all of his or her physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 , provided that this subsection shall not prohibit any officer, employee, partner, member, or principal of any organization from affixing his or her signature to any statement or report in reference to the affairs of such organization with any wording designating the position, title, or office which he or she holds in such organization, nor shall this subsection prohibit any act of a public official or public employee in the performance of his or her duties as such.

(e) No individual shall sign or affix, or cause to be signed or affixed, a firm name to any report or compiled financial statement that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing financial or attested information or facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, grants, loans, and appropriations, together with any wording accompanying or contained in such report or compiled financial statement, which indicates that such firm is composed of or employs individuals having expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless the firm holds a license and all of its physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(e) No individual shall sign or affix, or cause to be signed or affixed, a firm name to any report or compiled financial statement that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing financial or attested information or facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, grants, loans, and appropriations, together with any wording accompanying or contained in such report or compiled financial statement, which indicates that such firm is composed of or employs individuals having expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless the firm holds a license and all of its physical offices in this state are maintained and licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 .

(f) A licensee shall not use or participate in the use of any form of public communication having reference to his or her practice of public accountancy which contains a false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim. A false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim includes, but shall not be limited to, a statement or claim which: (1) Contains a misrepresentation of fact; (2) Is likely to mislead or deceive because it fails to make full disclosure of relevant facts; (3) Contains any testimonial, laudatory, or other statement or implication that the licensee's practice of public accountancy is of exceptional quality, if not supported by verifiable facts; (4) Is intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results; (5) Implies educational or professional attainments or licensing recognition not supported in fact; (6) States or implies that the licensee has received formal recognition as a specialist in any aspect of the practice of public accountancy, except in accordance with rules or regulations adopted by the board; (7) Represents that the practice of public accountancy can or will be completely performed for a stated fee when this is not the case or makes representations with respect to fees for such services that do not disclose all variables that may reasonably be expected to affect the fees that will in fact be charged; or (8) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinarily prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived.

(f) A licensee shall not use or participate in the use of any form of public communication having reference to his or her practice of public accountancy which contains a false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim. A false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim includes, but shall not be limited to, a statement or claim which:

(1) Contains a misrepresentation of fact;

(1) Contains a misrepresentation of fact;

(2) Is likely to mislead or deceive because it fails to make full disclosure of relevant facts;

(2) Is likely to mislead or deceive because it fails to make full disclosure of relevant facts;

(3) Contains any testimonial, laudatory, or other statement or implication that the licensee's practice of public accountancy is of exceptional quality, if not supported by verifiable facts;

(3) Contains any testimonial, laudatory, or other statement or implication that the licensee's practice of public accountancy is of exceptional quality, if not supported by verifiable facts;

(4) Is intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;

(4) Is intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;

(5) Implies educational or professional attainments or licensing recognition not supported in fact;

(5) Implies educational or professional attainments or licensing recognition not supported in fact;

(6) States or implies that the licensee has received formal recognition as a specialist in any aspect of the practice of public accountancy, except in accordance with rules or regulations adopted by the board;

(6) States or implies that the licensee has received formal recognition as a specialist in any aspect of the practice of public accountancy, except in accordance with rules or regulations adopted by the board;

(7) Represents that the practice of public accountancy can or will be completely performed for a stated fee when this is not the case or makes representations with respect to fees for such services that do not disclose all variables that may reasonably be expected to affect the fees that will in fact be charged; or

(7) Represents that the practice of public accountancy can or will be completely performed for a stated fee when this is not the case or makes representations with respect to fees for such services that do not disclose all variables that may reasonably be expected to affect the fees that will in fact be charged; or

(8) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinarily prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived.

(8) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinarily prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived.

(g) The board may by rule or regulation prohibit a licensee from soliciting by any direct personal communication an engagement to practice public accountancy.

(g) The board may by rule or regulation prohibit a licensee from soliciting by any direct personal communication an engagement to practice public accountancy.

(h) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for an individual who does not hold a license under this chapter but who qualifies for the substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 to use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “CPA” or other titles to indicate that the individual is a certified public accountant, and such individual may engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a license holder so long as the individual complies with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 .

(h) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for an individual who does not hold a license under this chapter but who qualifies for the substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 to use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “CPA” or other titles to indicate that the individual is a certified public accountant, and such individual may engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a license holder so long as the individual complies with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 .

(i) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for a firm that has not obtained a license under this chapter and that does not have an office in this state to use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “CPA” or other titles to indicate that the firm is composed of certified public accountants, and such firm may engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a firm with a license so long as it complies with subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-16 .

(i) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for a firm that has not obtained a license under this chapter and that does not have an office in this state to use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or “CPA” or other titles to indicate that the firm is composed of certified public accountants, and such firm may engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a firm with a license so long as it complies with subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-16 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-60 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-60
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-60
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Acupuncture Act of Georgia.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-14
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of acts or practices in violation of this chapter may bring an action against the charitable organization or paid solicitor engaged in such acts or practices. The person may recover such general damages sustained as a result of such acts or practices. Exemplary damages and attorney's fees may be awarded in cases of intentional violations of this chapter.

(a) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of acts or practices in violation of this chapter may bring an action against the charitable organization or paid solicitor engaged in such acts or practices. The person may recover such general damages sustained as a result of such acts or practices. Exemplary damages and attorney's fees may be awarded in cases of intentional violations of this chapter.

(b) Any person entitled to bring an action under this chapter may institute a class action pursuant to Code Section 9-11-23 for the recovery of damages.

(b) Any person entitled to bring an action under this chapter may institute a class action pursuant to Code Section 9-11-23 for the recovery of damages.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-2
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition: (1) In which the contestants are all amateurs; and (2) Which is governed or authorized by: (A) U.S.A. Boxing; (B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association; (C) The National Collegiate Athletic Association; (D) Amateur Athletic Union; (E) Golden Gloves; (F) Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling; (G) USA Wrestling; (H) National High School Coaches Association; (I) North American Sport Karate Association; (J) International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association; (K) World Kick Boxing Association; (L) United States Kick Boxing Association; (M) International Sport Combat Federation; (N) Professional Karate Commission; (O) International Kick Boxing Federation; or (P) The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition:

(1) In which the contestants are all amateurs; and

(1) In which the contestants are all amateurs; and

(2) Which is governed or authorized by: (A) U.S.A. Boxing; (B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association; (C) The National Collegiate Athletic Association; (D) Amateur Athletic Union; (E) Golden Gloves; (F) Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling; (G) USA Wrestling; (H) National High School Coaches Association; (I) North American Sport Karate Association; (J) International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association; (K) World Kick Boxing Association; (L) United States Kick Boxing Association; (M) International Sport Combat Federation; (N) Professional Karate Commission; (O) International Kick Boxing Federation; or (P) The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.

(2) Which is governed or authorized by:

(A) U.S.A. Boxing;

(A) U.S.A. Boxing;

(B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association;

(B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association;

(C) The National Collegiate Athletic Association;

(C) The National Collegiate Athletic Association;

(D) Amateur Athletic Union;

(D) Amateur Athletic Union;

(E) Golden Gloves;

(E) Golden Gloves;

(F) Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling;

(F) Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling;

(G) USA Wrestling;

(G) USA Wrestling;

(H) National High School Coaches Association;

(H) National High School Coaches Association;

(I) North American Sport Karate Association;

(I) North American Sport Karate Association;

(J) International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association;

(J) International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association;

(K) World Kick Boxing Association;

(K) World Kick Boxing Association;

(L) United States Kick Boxing Association;

(L) United States Kick Boxing Association;

(M) International Sport Combat Federation;

(M) International Sport Combat Federation;

(N) Professional Karate Commission;

(N) Professional Karate Commission;

(O) International Kick Boxing Federation; or

(O) International Kick Boxing Federation; or

(P) The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.

(P) The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.

(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any matches, contests, or exhibitions of professional wrestling or to a promoter or organization that promotes, organizes, or governs such matches, contests, or exhibitions where such promoter or organization is a corporation that, at the time of such matches, contests, or exhibitions: (1) Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) Has total assets of not less than $25 million.

(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any matches, contests, or exhibitions of professional wrestling or to a promoter or organization that promotes, organizes, or governs such matches, contests, or exhibitions where such promoter or organization is a corporation that, at the time of such matches, contests, or exhibitions:

(1) Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(1) Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) Has total assets of not less than $25 million.

(2) Has total assets of not less than $25 million.
O.C.G.A. § 43-37-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 37 / Section 43-37-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-37-3
Status: in_force

(a) Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall maintain a book, in permanent form, in which shall be entered at the time of each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems the following: (1) The date and time of the purchase; (2) The name of the person making the purchase from the seller; (3) The name, age, and address of the seller of the items purchased and the distinctive number from such seller's driver's license or other similar identification card containing a photo of the seller; (4) A clear and accurate identification and description of the purchased goods, including the serial, model, or other number, and all identifying marks inscribed thereon; (5) The price paid for the goods purchased; (6) The number of the check issued for the purchase price, if payment is made by check; and (7) The signature of the seller.

(a) Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall maintain a book, in permanent form, in which shall be entered at the time of each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems the following:

(1) The date and time of the purchase;

(1) The date and time of the purchase;

(2) The name of the person making the purchase from the seller;

(2) The name of the person making the purchase from the seller;

(3) The name, age, and address of the seller of the items purchased and the distinctive number from such seller's driver's license or other similar identification card containing a photo of the seller;

(3) The name, age, and address of the seller of the items purchased and the distinctive number from such seller's driver's license or other similar identification card containing a photo of the seller;

(4) A clear and accurate identification and description of the purchased goods, including the serial, model, or other number, and all identifying marks inscribed thereon;

(4) A clear and accurate identification and description of the purchased goods, including the serial, model, or other number, and all identifying marks inscribed thereon;

(5) The price paid for the goods purchased;

(5) The price paid for the goods purchased;

(6) The number of the check issued for the purchase price, if payment is made by check; and

(6) The number of the check issued for the purchase price, if payment is made by check; and

(7) The signature of the seller.

(7) The signature of the seller.

(b) The permanent record book required by this Code section shall be in legible English. Entries shall appear in chronological order. No blank lines may be left between entries. No obliterations, alterations, or erasures may be made. Corrections shall be made by drawing a line of ink through the entry without destroying its legibility. The book shall be maintained for each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems for at least two years. The book shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time.

(b) The permanent record book required by this Code section shall be in legible English. Entries shall appear in chronological order. No blank lines may be left between entries. No obliterations, alterations, or erasures may be made. Corrections shall be made by drawing a line of ink through the entry without destroying its legibility. The book shall be maintained for each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems for at least two years. The book shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time.

(c) Dealers exclusively engaged in buying or exchanging for merchandise scrap dental gold and silver from licensed dentists by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery may record the post office record of the mailed parcel in lieu of the seller's age and driver's license number as required in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and in lieu of the seller's signature as required in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) Dealers exclusively engaged in buying or exchanging for merchandise scrap dental gold and silver from licensed dentists by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery may record the post office record of the mailed parcel in lieu of the seller's age and driver's license number as required in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and in lieu of the seller's signature as required in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-14
Status: in_force

Every nonresident licensee or certified operator shall designate a resident agent upon whom service of notice or process may be made to enforce this chapter or any liabilities arising from operations under this chapter. In the event no resident agent is designated, the Secretary of State shall be the resident agent of the nonresident for services or process.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-18-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-18-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-18.2
Status: in_force

After notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in Code Section 43-6-19 , the commission, in its discretion, may sanction, as provided in Code Section 43-1-19 and Code Section 43-6-18 , a company registered or required to be registered in accordance with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-45 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-45
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-45
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine without a valid license or for any person to use the designation veterinarian, licensed veterinarian, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a veterinarian unless duly licensed as such.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine without a valid license or for any person to use the designation veterinarian, licensed veterinarian, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a veterinarian unless duly licensed as such.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the designation licensed veterinary technician, licensed veterinary technologist, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a licensed veterinary technician or licensed veterinary technologist unless duly licensed as such.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the designation licensed veterinary technician, licensed veterinary technologist, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a licensed veterinary technician or licensed veterinary technologist unless duly licensed as such.

(c) Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section, provided that each act of an unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(c) Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section, provided that each act of an unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(d) Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each offense. Upon being convicted a second or subsequent time under this Code section, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(d) Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each offense. Upon being convicted a second or subsequent time under this Code section, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(e) The board or any citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a valid license. If a court finds that the person is violating, or is threatening to violate, this article, it shall enter an injunction restraining him or her from such unlawful acts.

(e) The board or any citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a valid license. If a court finds that the person is violating, or is threatening to violate, this article, it shall enter an injunction restraining him or her from such unlawful acts.

(f) The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this Code section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.

(f) The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this Code section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-32
Status: in_force

(a) State licensure requirements for physicians and dentists in this state shall be granted based on demonstrated skill and academic competence. Licensure approval for physicians and dentists in this state shall not be conditioned upon or related to participation in any public or private health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage.

(a) State licensure requirements for physicians and dentists in this state shall be granted based on demonstrated skill and academic competence. Licensure approval for physicians and dentists in this state shall not be conditioned upon or related to participation in any public or private health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage.

(b) The Georgia Composite Medical Board and the Georgia Board of Dentistry shall be solely responsible for the licensure of physicians and dentists, respectively, in this state.

(b) The Georgia Composite Medical Board and the Georgia Board of Dentistry shall be solely responsible for the licensure of physicians and dentists, respectively, in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-23
Status: in_force

No licensee of a professional licensing board shall be required to file or record his license with the clerk of the superior court, and no clerk shall be required to report the filing or recordation of any such license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-4
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. The board shall consist of seven members as follows: (1) Six members shall be dietitians with at least one member from each of the following areas of dietetic practice: clinical dietetics; community or public health dietetics; an educator on the faculty of a college or university specializing in the field of dietetics; and the private practice of dietetics; and (2) One member shall represent the public at large.

(a) There is created the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. The board shall consist of seven members as follows:

(1) Six members shall be dietitians with at least one member from each of the following areas of dietetic practice: clinical dietetics; community or public health dietetics; an educator on the faculty of a college or university specializing in the field of dietetics; and the private practice of dietetics; and

(1) Six members shall be dietitians with at least one member from each of the following areas of dietetic practice: clinical dietetics; community or public health dietetics; an educator on the faculty of a college or university specializing in the field of dietetics; and the private practice of dietetics; and

(2) One member shall represent the public at large.

(2) One member shall represent the public at large.

(b) The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians existing immediately prior to July 1, 1994, is continued in existence and shall continue to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor with the confirmation of the Senate. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of July immediately following the expired terms of that office and shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 1994, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts on that appointment. No member shall serve on the board for more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor subject to confirmation of the Senate.

(b) The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians existing immediately prior to July 1, 1994, is continued in existence and shall continue to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor with the confirmation of the Senate. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of July immediately following the expired terms of that office and shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 1994, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts on that appointment. No member shall serve on the board for more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor subject to confirmation of the Senate.

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

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

(d) All members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office.

(d) All members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office.
O.C.G.A. § 43-35-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 35 / Section 43-35-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-35-12
Status: in_force

A license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who:

(1) Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board;

(1) Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board;

(2) Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;

(2) Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;

(3) Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board;

(3) Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board;

(4) Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less than 12 months as a resident in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program or institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board;

(4) Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less than 12 months as a resident in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program or institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board;

(5) Has attained the age of 21 years;

(5) Has attained the age of 21 years;

(6) Has satisfactory results, as determined by the board, from a criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Code Section 43-35-12.1 ;

(6) Has satisfactory results, as determined by the board, from a criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Code Section 43-35-12.1 ;

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

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

(8) Pays the required fee to the board.

(8) Pays the required fee to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-5
Status: in_force

(a) Professional members of the board shall: (1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state; (2) Have engaged in the dietetic practice for compensation for not less than five years; and (3) Be licensed under this chapter.

(a) Professional members of the board shall:

(1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state;

(1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state;

(2) Have engaged in the dietetic practice for compensation for not less than five years; and

(2) Have engaged in the dietetic practice for compensation for not less than five years; and

(3) Be licensed under this chapter.

(3) Be licensed under this chapter.

(b) Consumer members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state, and shall have no connection whatsoever with dietetic practice.

(b) Consumer members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state, and shall have no connection whatsoever with dietetic practice.

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

(c) The Governor may remove members of the board, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, conviction of any felony, failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter, or committing any act prohibited by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-4
Status: in_force

The division director shall act as the administrative agent for the board and shall, with respect to the board, exercise those powers and duties conferred on him by Chapter 1 of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-177 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-177
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-177
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not engage or offer to engage in perfusion or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of “licensed clinical perfusionist” or “provisional licensed clinical perfusionist” or use the letters “L.C.P.” or “P.L.C.P.” and may not use any facsimile of such titles in any manner to indicate or imply that the person is a licensed clinical perfusionist or provisional licensed clinical perfusionist unless the person holds an appropriate license issued pursuant to this article or is exempted under the provisions of Code Section 43-34-178 .

(a) A person may not engage or offer to engage in perfusion or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of “licensed clinical perfusionist” or “provisional licensed clinical perfusionist” or use the letters “L.C.P.” or “P.L.C.P.” and may not use any facsimile of such titles in any manner to indicate or imply that the person is a licensed clinical perfusionist or provisional licensed clinical perfusionist unless the person holds an appropriate license issued pursuant to this article or is exempted under the provisions of Code Section 43-34-178 .

(b) A person may not use the title or represent or imply that such person has the title “certified clinical perfusionist” or use the letters “C.C.P.” and may not use any facsimile of such title in any manner to indicate or imply that such person is a certified clinical perfusionist certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) unless the person holds a certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

(b) A person may not use the title or represent or imply that such person has the title “certified clinical perfusionist” or use the letters “C.C.P.” and may not use any facsimile of such title in any manner to indicate or imply that such person is a certified clinical perfusionist certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) unless the person holds a certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-18
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to bring an action to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation who, without being licensed to practice psychology by the board, engages in the practice of psychology as regulated by this article. The proceeding shall be filed in the county in which such person resides or in the county where the firm or corporation maintains a principal office. If it shall be made to appear that such person, firm, or corporation is practicing psychology without a license, the injunction shall be issued and such person, firm, or corporation shall be permanently enjoined from practicing psychology throughout the state. It shall not be necessary, in order to obtain the equitable relief described in this Code section, for the board to allege and prove there is no adequate remedy at law. It is declared that such unlicensed activities are a menace and a nuisance and are dangerous to public health, safety, and welfare.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-17
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to: (1) A contractor engaging in the business of or acting in the capacity of a contractor or landscape contractor in this state, provided that he or she is the prime contractor for the installation of his or her design. A contractor or landscape contractor may not perform design services without also performing the installation of said design; (2) Any person whose services are offered solely as a gardener or nurseryman; (3) Any person qualified by training or experience or by both training and experience whose services are offered solely as a municipal, regional, or urban planner; or (4) Any person employed by a state agency, county, or municipality who engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of a landscape architect, insofar as such acts are performed in the course of employment with the respective governmental entity on lands owned by the jurisdiction by which employed.

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

(1) A contractor engaging in the business of or acting in the capacity of a contractor or landscape contractor in this state, provided that he or she is the prime contractor for the installation of his or her design. A contractor or landscape contractor may not perform design services without also performing the installation of said design;

(1) A contractor engaging in the business of or acting in the capacity of a contractor or landscape contractor in this state, provided that he or she is the prime contractor for the installation of his or her design. A contractor or landscape contractor may not perform design services without also performing the installation of said design;

(2) Any person whose services are offered solely as a gardener or nurseryman;

(2) Any person whose services are offered solely as a gardener or nurseryman;

(3) Any person qualified by training or experience or by both training and experience whose services are offered solely as a municipal, regional, or urban planner; or

(3) Any person qualified by training or experience or by both training and experience whose services are offered solely as a municipal, regional, or urban planner; or

(4) Any person employed by a state agency, county, or municipality who engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of a landscape architect, insofar as such acts are performed in the course of employment with the respective governmental entity on lands owned by the jurisdiction by which employed.

(4) Any person employed by a state agency, county, or municipality who engages in the business of or acts in the capacity of a landscape architect, insofar as such acts are performed in the course of employment with the respective governmental entity on lands owned by the jurisdiction by which employed.

(b) None of the persons mentioned in subsection (a) of this Code section shall use the title “landscape architect” without complying with this chapter.

(b) None of the persons mentioned in subsection (a) of this Code section shall use the title “landscape architect” without complying with this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-9
Status: in_force

The licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall specify the location of each place of business or branch or other location occupied or to be occupied by the licensee in conducting his or her business; and the license or supplemental license issued therefor shall be conspicuously displayed on each of such premises. In the event any such location is changed, the appropriate division shall endorse the change of location on the license without charge.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-240 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-240
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-240
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-4
Status: in_force

There is created a State Board of Physical Therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-15
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14 , it shall be the duty of all public officials charged with the responsibility of enforcing codes related to the construction of buildings to require compliance with Code Section 43-4-14 before architectural plans, drawings, and specifications are approved for construction. Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14 , no building subject to Code Section 43-4-14 and requiring the services of an architect shall be built without such approval prior to construction.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-13
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in, is currently engaged in, or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute an unlawful action under this chapter, he may make application to the superior court of the county in which the unlawful act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in for an order enjoining such act or practice or for an order requiring compliance with this chapter; and, upon a showing by the director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.

(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in, is currently engaged in, or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute an unlawful action under this chapter, he may make application to the superior court of the county in which the unlawful act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in for an order enjoining such act or practice or for an order requiring compliance with this chapter; and, upon a showing by the director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.

(b) The director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resided, or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred, a certified copy of a final order issued pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 43-51-14 and unappealed from or a final order issued pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 43-51-14 affirmed upon appeal; whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment has been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court.

(b) The director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resided, or, if said person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business or in the county wherein the violation occurred, a certified copy of a final order issued pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 43-51-14 and unappealed from or a final order issued pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 43-51-14 affirmed upon appeal; whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment has been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-10
Status: in_force

A license shall be granted for a period of two years. Prior to expiration of a license, the license may be renewed upon submission of an application for renewal, including proof of continued certification by a certifying entity and payment of the renewal fee imposed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-27-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-27-8
Status: in_force

Each person licensed as an administrator shall be required to pay a biennial license fee in an amount to be fixed by the board. Such license shall expire on the renewal date established by the division director and shall be renewable for two years upon payment of the biennial license fee. No license fee shall be required of any superintendent of a state hospital or facility during such time as the superintendent is acting or serving in the capacity as a nursing home administrator in a state institution and as an employee of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-7-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-7-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-7.1
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons holding a license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of six hours per year. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations.

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons holding a license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of six hours per year. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations.

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

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

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

(c) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-104 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-104
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-104
Status: in_force

(a) Within a reasonable time after receipt of the documents required by this article, the board shall give to the applicant written notice of approval or disapproval of the physician assistant's application; and, if approval of the application is given, the board shall issue to the assistant a license authorizing the assistant to perform medical tasks under the direction and supervision of the physician.

(a) Within a reasonable time after receipt of the documents required by this article, the board shall give to the applicant written notice of approval or disapproval of the physician assistant's application; and, if approval of the application is given, the board shall issue to the assistant a license authorizing the assistant to perform medical tasks under the direction and supervision of the physician.

(b) The board shall not approve an application unless it finds from the information forwarded with the application that the applicant has complied with the requirements in this article.

(b) The board shall not approve an application unless it finds from the information forwarded with the application that the applicant has complied with the requirements in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Alternative container” means any receptacle or enclosure which is of sufficient strength to be used to hold and to transport a dead human body.

(1) “Alternative container” means any receptacle or enclosure which is of sufficient strength to be used to hold and to transport a dead human body.

(2) “Apprentice” means a person who practices embalming, funeral directing, or both, under the direct supervision of a funeral director, embalmer, or both, in this state.

(2) “Apprentice” means a person who practices embalming, funeral directing, or both, under the direct supervision of a funeral director, embalmer, or both, in this state.

(3) “Board” means the State Board of Funeral Service.

(3) “Board” means the State Board of Funeral Service.

(4) “Casket” means a container which is designed for the encasement and viewing of a dead human body.

(4) “Casket” means a container which is designed for the encasement and viewing of a dead human body.

(5) “ Cremation ” means the reduction of the dead human body to residue by intense heat or any mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other professionally accepted process. Cremation also includes any other mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other professionally accepted process whereby human remains are pulverized, burned, recremated, or otherwise further reduced in size or quantity.

(5) “ Cremation ” means the reduction of the dead human body to residue by intense heat or any mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other professionally accepted process. Cremation also includes any other mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other professionally accepted process whereby human remains are pulverized, burned, recremated, or otherwise further reduced in size or quantity.

(5.1) “ Cremation device ” means a retort, vat, or container in which dead human bodies are cremated by traditional flame, alkaline hydrolysis, or other means approved by the board.

(5.1) “ Cremation device ” means a retort, vat, or container in which dead human bodies are cremated by traditional flame, alkaline hydrolysis, or other means approved by the board.

(6) “Crematory” means any place where cremation is performed, other than a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or other facility authorized by the Department of Community Health for such purposes.

(6) “Crematory” means any place where cremation is performed, other than a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or other facility authorized by the Department of Community Health for such purposes.

(7) “Direct supervision” means that the embalmer, funeral director, or both, are present overseeing the activities of the apprentice.

(7) “Direct supervision” means that the embalmer, funeral director, or both, are present overseeing the activities of the apprentice.

(8) “Embalmer” means a person who practices embalming or uses in connection with that person's name the words “embalmer,” “licensed embalmer,” “undertaker,” or “mortician” or offers or holds himself or herself out as offering such services.

(8) “Embalmer” means a person who practices embalming or uses in connection with that person's name the words “embalmer,” “licensed embalmer,” “undertaker,” or “mortician” or offers or holds himself or herself out as offering such services.

(9) “Final disposition” means the final disposal of a dead human body whether it is by, but not limited to, earth interment, above-ground interment, cremation, burial at sea, or delivery to a medical institution for lawful dissection if the medical institution assumes responsibility for disposal.

(9) “Final disposition” means the final disposal of a dead human body whether it is by, but not limited to, earth interment, above-ground interment, cremation, burial at sea, or delivery to a medical institution for lawful dissection if the medical institution assumes responsibility for disposal.

(10) “Funeral” or “ funeral services ” means the observances, services, or ceremonies held for dead human bodies and includes any service relating to the transportation, embalming, cremation, and interment of a dead human body.

(10) “Funeral” or “ funeral services ” means the observances, services, or ceremonies held for dead human bodies and includes any service relating to the transportation, embalming, cremation, and interment of a dead human body.

(11) “Funeral director” means a person who practices funeral directing or uses in connection with that person's name or with a picture of that person the words “funeral director,” “licensed funeral director,” “undertaker,” or “mortician” or offers or holds himself or herself out as offering such services.

(11) “Funeral director” means a person who practices funeral directing or uses in connection with that person's name or with a picture of that person the words “funeral director,” “licensed funeral director,” “undertaker,” or “mortician” or offers or holds himself or herself out as offering such services.

(12) “Funeral director in full and continuous charge” means a funeral director who is approved by the board to assume full responsibility for the operations of a particular funeral establishment and who shall ensure that said establishment complies with this article and with all rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

(12) “Funeral director in full and continuous charge” means a funeral director who is approved by the board to assume full responsibility for the operations of a particular funeral establishment and who shall ensure that said establishment complies with this article and with all rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

(13) “Funeral establishment” means a place where embalming or funeral directing is practiced and which is open to the public and transacting business relating to funeral services.

(13) “Funeral establishment” means a place where embalming or funeral directing is practiced and which is open to the public and transacting business relating to funeral services.

(14) “Funeral merchandise” means the goods that may only be sold or offered for sale by a funeral director working in a funeral establishment and includes, but is not limited to, a casket or alternative container, but does not include an outer burial container or cemetery marker.

(14) “Funeral merchandise” means the goods that may only be sold or offered for sale by a funeral director working in a funeral establishment and includes, but is not limited to, a casket or alternative container, but does not include an outer burial container or cemetery marker.

(15) “Funeral service contract” means a written or oral agreement between a funeral director or funeral establishment and a legally authorized person for the embalming, funeral, or final disposition of a dead human body.

(15) “Funeral service contract” means a written or oral agreement between a funeral director or funeral establishment and a legally authorized person for the embalming, funeral, or final disposition of a dead human body.

(16) “Legally authorized person” means the deceased's surviving spouse, a son or daughter who is 18 years of age or older; the deceased's parent, a brother or sister who is 18 years of age or older; any other person who is 18 years of age or older and who is in the next degree of kinship to the deceased; the deceased's guardian or personal representative; or a public health officer.

(16) “Legally authorized person” means the deceased's surviving spouse, a son or daughter who is 18 years of age or older; the deceased's parent, a brother or sister who is 18 years of age or older; any other person who is 18 years of age or older and who is in the next degree of kinship to the deceased; the deceased's guardian or personal representative; or a public health officer.

(17) “Outer burial container” means an enclosure into which a casket is placed, including, but not limited to, a vault made of concrete, steel, fiberglass, or copper, a sectional concrete enclosure, a crypt, or a wooden enclosure.

(17) “Outer burial container” means an enclosure into which a casket is placed, including, but not limited to, a vault made of concrete, steel, fiberglass, or copper, a sectional concrete enclosure, a crypt, or a wooden enclosure.

(18) “Practice of embalming” means disinfecting or preserving or attempting to disinfect or preserve dead human bodies by replacing certain body fluids with preserving and disinfecting chemicals.

(18) “Practice of embalming” means disinfecting or preserving or attempting to disinfect or preserve dead human bodies by replacing certain body fluids with preserving and disinfecting chemicals.

(19) “Practice of funeral directing” means making or directing, at need or preneed, arrangements for the preparation and transportation of dead human bodies for final disposition and the supervision and direction of all funeral services.

(19) “Practice of funeral directing” means making or directing, at need or preneed, arrangements for the preparation and transportation of dead human bodies for final disposition and the supervision and direction of all funeral services.

(20) “Retort” means a furnace where dead human bodies are cremated.

(20) “Retort” means a furnace where dead human bodies are cremated.

(21) “Soliciting” means the making of any uninvited contact with another person by a funeral director or by a funeral director's agent, assistant, employer, or employee for the purpose of the sale of funeral services or merchandise but shall not mean any advertising which is directed to the public in general.

(21) “Soliciting” means the making of any uninvited contact with another person by a funeral director or by a funeral director's agent, assistant, employer, or employee for the purpose of the sale of funeral services or merchandise but shall not mean any advertising which is directed to the public in general.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 43-20a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20A-4
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not provide immigration assistance in this state without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter as an immigration assistance provider.

(a) A person shall not provide immigration assistance in this state without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter as an immigration assistance provider.

(b) Any person desiring to be licensed as an immigration assistance provider shall file an application for such license with the Secretary of State. All original and subsequent applications filed with the Secretary of State shall be upon such form and in such detail as the Secretary of State shall prescribe, setting forth the following: (1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business and, if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers; (2) The place or places, including the city with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and (3) Such other information as the Secretary of State shall require.

(b) Any person desiring to be licensed as an immigration assistance provider shall file an application for such license with the Secretary of State. All original and subsequent applications filed with the Secretary of State shall be upon such form and in such detail as the Secretary of State shall prescribe, setting forth the following:

(1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business and, if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers;

(1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business and, if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers;

(2) The place or places, including the city with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and

(2) The place or places, including the city with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and

(3) Such other information as the Secretary of State shall require.

(3) Such other information as the Secretary of State shall require.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 to the contrary, all applications, including supporting documents and other personal information submitted by applicants and licensees as part of an application filed with the Secretary of State, shall be confidential. The Secretary of State shall deem as public records the following information and shall make such information reasonably available for inspection by the general public: a licensee's name, license number and status, business name, business address, business telephone number, type of license held, and term of license; the fact that a licensee has or has not received a disciplinary sanction; and such other information pertaining to the license of a licensee as the Secretary of State may determine by rule.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 to the contrary, all applications, including supporting documents and other personal information submitted by applicants and licensees as part of an application filed with the Secretary of State, shall be confidential. The Secretary of State shall deem as public records the following information and shall make such information reasonably available for inspection by the general public: a licensee's name, license number and status, business name, business address, business telephone number, type of license held, and term of license; the fact that a licensee has or has not received a disciplinary sanction; and such other information pertaining to the license of a licensee as the Secretary of State may determine by rule.

(d) No person shall be granted a license as an immigration assistance provider unless such person: (1) Is 18 years of age or older; (2) Is a United States citizen or holds a valid legal immigration status pursuant to federal law; (3) Provides a criminal background report and, within the five-year period preceding the date of the application, has no criminal convictions, other than traffic violations; (4) Completes and submits an application; (5) Provides proof of a $5,000.00 performance bond issued in a form acceptable to the Secretary of State by a bonding company licensed to conduct bonding business in the State of Georgia; and (6) If an applicant intends to provide services which shall require him or her to control the legal funds of a client seeking immigration assistance, provides a financial statement for the current fiscal year.

(d) No person shall be granted a license as an immigration assistance provider unless such person:

(1) Is 18 years of age or older;

(1) Is 18 years of age or older;

(2) Is a United States citizen or holds a valid legal immigration status pursuant to federal law;

(2) Is a United States citizen or holds a valid legal immigration status pursuant to federal law;

(3) Provides a criminal background report and, within the five-year period preceding the date of the application, has no criminal convictions, other than traffic violations;

(3) Provides a criminal background report and, within the five-year period preceding the date of the application, has no criminal convictions, other than traffic violations;

(4) Completes and submits an application;

(4) Completes and submits an application;

(5) Provides proof of a $5,000.00 performance bond issued in a form acceptable to the Secretary of State by a bonding company licensed to conduct bonding business in the State of Georgia; and

(5) Provides proof of a $5,000.00 performance bond issued in a form acceptable to the Secretary of State by a bonding company licensed to conduct bonding business in the State of Georgia; and

(6) If an applicant intends to provide services which shall require him or her to control the legal funds of a client seeking immigration assistance, provides a financial statement for the current fiscal year.

(6) If an applicant intends to provide services which shall require him or her to control the legal funds of a client seeking immigration assistance, provides a financial statement for the current fiscal year.

(e) The Secretary of State shall establish an appropriate procedure for the acceptance and review of applications submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section.

(e) The Secretary of State shall establish an appropriate procedure for the acceptance and review of applications submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section.

(f) All immigration assistance providers holding licenses in good standing shall be eligible for the renewal of such license pursuant to procedures established by the Secretary of State. In the event a licensee fails to renew his or her license, such license shall be automatically revoked.

(f) All immigration assistance providers holding licenses in good standing shall be eligible for the renewal of such license pursuant to procedures established by the Secretary of State. In the event a licensee fails to renew his or her license, such license shall be automatically revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 43-28-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-28-2
Status: in_force

This article was enacted to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services. It is the purpose of this article to provide for the regulation of persons representing themselves as occupational therapists or as occupational therapy assistants, or persons performing services that constitute occupational therapy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-33 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-33
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-33
Status: in_force

Any proprietor, lessee, manager, or agent of an inn or hotel covered by this article who is authorized to control the conditions of such inn or hotel and who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-43a-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43A / Section 43-43a-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-43A-6
Status: in_force

Each ski area operator, upon finding a person skiing in violation of any posted regulations governing skiing conduct, may revoke that person's skiing privileges. This Code section shall not in any way be construed to create an affirmative duty on the part of the ski area operator to protect skiers from their own or other skiers' careless or reckless behavior, including any skier's violation of any duties set forth in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-10
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-16
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a certificate to an applicant therefor or to revoke or suspend the certificate of a person registered by the board or to discipline a person registered by the board as provided in Code Section 43-1-19 .

(a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a certificate to an applicant therefor or to revoke or suspend the certificate of a person registered by the board or to discipline a person registered by the board as provided in Code Section 43-1-19 .

(b) The action by the board in granting or refusing to grant or renew a certificate under this chapter or in revoking or suspending or in refusing to revoke or suspend such a certificate may be appealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” to the superior court of the county of domicile of the board; provided that, if the findings of the board are supported by any evidence, such findings shall be accepted by the court.

(b) The action by the board in granting or refusing to grant or renew a certificate under this chapter or in revoking or suspending or in refusing to revoke or suspend such a certificate may be appealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” to the superior court of the county of domicile of the board; provided that, if the findings of the board are supported by any evidence, such findings shall be accepted by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Real Estate Appraiser and Real Estate Appraisal Management Company Classification and Regulation Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-34 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-34
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-34
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed as amending or in any manner affecting the definition of or practice of architecture as provided in Code Sections 43-4-1 and 43-4-14 .

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed as amending or in any manner affecting the definition of or practice of architecture as provided in Code Sections 43-4-1 and 43-4-14 .

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting an architect from practicing interior design, provided that an architect shall not use the title “registered interior designer” unless the architect has been granted a certificate of registration under this article.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting an architect from practicing interior design, provided that an architect shall not use the title “registered interior designer” unless the architect has been granted a certificate of registration under this article.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice or activities of an interior decorator or individual offering interior decorating services, including, but not limited to, selection of surface materials, window treatments, wall coverings, paint, floor coverings, and lighting fixtures.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice or activities of an interior decorator or individual offering interior decorating services, including, but not limited to, selection of surface materials, window treatments, wall coverings, paint, floor coverings, and lighting fixtures.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-15
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license for Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the members of the committee.

(b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license for Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the members of the committee.

(c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification, the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license or certification identified in subsection (b) of this Code section. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than two years after his or her discharge. The licensing board, in its discretion, may by rule or regulation extend such two-year period for a license or certification, or class thereof, or may extend such two-year period for an individual applicant if certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, health, hospitalization, or other related emergencies or exigencies, prevented the member of the military from making an application. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.

(c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification, the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license or certification identified in subsection (b) of this Code section. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than two years after his or her discharge. The licensing board, in its discretion, may by rule or regulation extend such two-year period for a license or certification, or class thereof, or may extend such two-year period for an individual applicant if certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, health, hospitalization, or other related emergencies or exigencies, prevented the member of the military from making an application. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 43-37-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 37 / Section 43-37-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-37-7
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to dealers exclusively engaged in the sale or exchange of numismatic coins or to transactions exclusively involving numismatic coins or other coinage.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-9
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall be authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary in order to effectuate and implement the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-32
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any individual who is not a certified public accountant from serving as an employee of or an assistant to a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants holding a license, provided that such employee or assistant shall not issue or attest to any accounting or financial statement over his or her name.

(a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any individual who is not a certified public accountant from serving as an employee of or an assistant to a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants holding a license, provided that such employee or assistant shall not issue or attest to any accounting or financial statement over his or her name.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any person from offering to perform or performing for the public, for compensation, any of the following services: (1) The recording of financial transactions in books of record; (2) The making of adjustments of such transactions in books of record; (3) The making of trial balances from books of record; (4) Internal verification and analysis of books or accounts of original entry; (5) The preparation of unaudited financial statements, schedules, or reports; (6) The devising and installing of systems or methods of bookkeeping, internal controls of financial data, or the recording of financial data; or (7) The preparation of tax returns and related forms.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any person from offering to perform or performing for the public, for compensation, any of the following services:

(1) The recording of financial transactions in books of record;

(1) The recording of financial transactions in books of record;

(2) The making of adjustments of such transactions in books of record;

(2) The making of adjustments of such transactions in books of record;

(3) The making of trial balances from books of record;

(3) The making of trial balances from books of record;

(4) Internal verification and analysis of books or accounts of original entry;

(4) Internal verification and analysis of books or accounts of original entry;

(5) The preparation of unaudited financial statements, schedules, or reports;

(5) The preparation of unaudited financial statements, schedules, or reports;

(6) The devising and installing of systems or methods of bookkeeping, internal controls of financial data, or the recording of financial data; or

(6) The devising and installing of systems or methods of bookkeeping, internal controls of financial data, or the recording of financial data; or

(7) The preparation of tax returns and related forms.

(7) The preparation of tax returns and related forms.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-30 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-30
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-30
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the superior court of the county in which such acts or practices have occurred or may be reasonably expected to occur for an order enjoining such acts or practices; and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by such court.

(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the superior court of the county in which such acts or practices have occurred or may be reasonably expected to occur for an order enjoining such acts or practices; and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by such court.

(b) The Attorney General shall assist in the enforcement of this chapter. The board is authorized to retain such attorneys as it deems necessary, with the approval of the Attorney General, to assist the board in bringing any action authorized by law.

(b) The Attorney General shall assist in the enforcement of this chapter. The board is authorized to retain such attorneys as it deems necessary, with the approval of the Attorney General, to assist the board in bringing any action authorized by law.

(c) The electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device bearing an individual's name in conjunction with the words “certified public accountant” or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima-facie evidence in any action brought under this Code section or Code Section 43-3-34 that the individual whose name is so displayed caused or procured the electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering of such card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device and that such individual is holding himself or herself out to be a certified public accountant holding a license or otherwise claims to be qualified to use such title by virtue of the substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 or of the firm practice provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-16 . In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.

(c) The electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device bearing an individual's name in conjunction with the words “certified public accountant” or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima-facie evidence in any action brought under this Code section or Code Section 43-3-34 that the individual whose name is so displayed caused or procured the electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering of such card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device and that such individual is holding himself or herself out to be a certified public accountant holding a license or otherwise claims to be qualified to use such title by virtue of the substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 or of the firm practice provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-16 . In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-9
Status: in_force

The board shall provide for the conduct of examinations for licensure in each specialty at least twice a year. Examinations may be written, oral, experiential, or any combination thereof and shall deal with such theoretical and applied fields as prescribed by the board. The examinee's name shall not be disclosed to any person grading the examination until that grading is complete.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-12
Status: in_force

A license to practice physical therapy shall be issued to any person who:

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

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

(2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board and has acquired any additional education and training required by the board;

(2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board and has acquired any additional education and training required by the board;

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

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

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

(4) Has satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for the issuance of a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-46a-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46A / Section 43-46a-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-46A-7
Status: in_force

Each trauma scene waste management practitioner registered under this chapter, prior to beginning the cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste, shall provide the individual who requested such services with a good faith estimate of the expected costs of such services.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-282 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-282
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-282
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Annual patient population ” means persons seen by a clinic or practice in a 12 month calendar year but shall not include persons that are patients of a nursing home, home health agency, or hospice licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.

(1) “ Annual patient population ” means persons seen by a clinic or practice in a 12 month calendar year but shall not include persons that are patients of a nursing home, home health agency, or hospice licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.

(2) “ Board ” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section 43-34-2 .

(2) “ Board ” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section 43-34-2 .

(3) “ Chronic pain ” means physical pain treated for a period of 90 days or more in a year but shall not include perioperative pain, which shall mean pain immediately preceding and immediately following a surgical procedure, when such perioperative pain is being treated in connection with a surgical procedure by a licensed health care professional acting within the scope of his or her license.

(3) “ Chronic pain ” means physical pain treated for a period of 90 days or more in a year but shall not include perioperative pain, which shall mean pain immediately preceding and immediately following a surgical procedure, when such perioperative pain is being treated in connection with a surgical procedure by a licensed health care professional acting within the scope of his or her license.

(4) “ License ” means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the board pursuant to this article which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon.

(4) “ License ” means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the board pursuant to this article which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon.

(5) “ Licensee ” means any person holding a license under this article.

(5) “ Licensee ” means any person holding a license under this article.

(6) “ Nonterminal condition ” means a medical condition which is reversible, where there is a reasonable hope of recovery, and where the patient's medical prognosis is a life expectancy of two years or more.

(6) “ Nonterminal condition ” means a medical condition which is reversible, where there is a reasonable hope of recovery, and where the patient's medical prognosis is a life expectancy of two years or more.

(7) “ Pain management clinic ” means a medical practice advertising “treatment of pain” or utilizing “pain” in the name of the clinic or a medical practice or clinic with greater than 50 percent of its annual patient population being treated for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions by the use of Schedule II or III controlled substances. This term shall not include any clinic or practice owned, in whole or in part, or operated by a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 or by a health system or any ambulatory surgical center, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.

(7) “ Pain management clinic ” means a medical practice advertising “treatment of pain” or utilizing “pain” in the name of the clinic or a medical practice or clinic with greater than 50 percent of its annual patient population being treated for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions by the use of Schedule II or III controlled substances. This term shall not include any clinic or practice owned, in whole or in part, or operated by a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 or by a health system or any ambulatory surgical center, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.

(8) “ Person ” means a natural person.

(8) “ Person ” means a natural person.

(9) “ Physician ” means a person who possesses a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter; who, during the course of his or her practice, has not been denied the privilege of prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling any controlled substance; and who has not, during the course of his or her practice, had board action taken against his or her medical license as a result of dependency on drugs or alcohol.

(9) “ Physician ” means a person who possesses a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter; who, during the course of his or her practice, has not been denied the privilege of prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling any controlled substance; and who has not, during the course of his or her practice, had board action taken against his or her medical license as a result of dependency on drugs or alcohol.
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-80 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-80
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-80
Status: in_force

Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of this chapter and shall not be liable to the owner of such animal in any civil action for damages; provided, however, that this Code section shall not provide immunity for acts of gross negligence.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-6
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall receive the expense allowance as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal car as that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier within this state. Each board member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a board member. For each day's service outside of the state as a board member, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance as well as the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car equal to that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. Expense vouchers submitted by board members are subject to approval of the president and executive director. Out-of-state travel by board members must be approved by the board president and the executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-20-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-20-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-20.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, after notice and hearing, a professional licensing board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this title by engaging in the practice of a business or profession without a license.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, after notice and hearing, a professional licensing board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this title by engaging in the practice of a business or profession without a license.

(b) The violation of any cease and desist order of a professional licensing board issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each transaction constituting a violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this title shall constitute a separate violation.

(b) The violation of any cease and desist order of a professional licensing board issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each transaction constituting a violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this title shall constitute a separate violation.

(c) Initial judicial review of the decision of the board entered pursuant to this Code section shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

(c) Initial judicial review of the decision of the board entered pursuant to this Code section shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

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

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