O.C.G.A. § 43-26-40 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-40
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-40
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the authority granted in Code Section 43-1-19 , the board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant, to revoke the license of a licensee, or to discipline a licensee upon a finding by the board that the applicant or licensee has: (1) Been convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or any crime violating a federal or state law relating to controlled substances or dangerous drugs or marijuana in the courts of this state, any other state, territory, or country, or in the courts of the United States, including, but not limited to, a plea of nolo contendere entered to the charge; (2) Had a license to practice nursing revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority, had other disciplinary action taken by any lawful licensing authority, or was denied a license by any lawful licensing authority; (3) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person. As used in this paragraph, the term “unprofessional conduct” includes the improper charting of medication and any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice; (4) Violated or attempted to violate a law or any lawfully promulgated rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the United States, or any other lawful authority, without regard to whether the violation is criminally punishable, which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of nursing, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such law or rule; (5) Violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing; or (6) Displayed an inability to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety due to illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other types of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition: (A) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a board approved health care professional. The expense of such mental or physical examination shall be borne by the licensee or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under contrary law or rule. Every person who is licensed to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse in this state, or an applicant for examination, endorsement, or reinstatement, shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond that person's control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that such person can resume or begin to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety; and (B) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule, law, or statute. Every person who is licensed in this state or who shall file an application for said license shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to the board's obtaining such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication.

(a) In addition to the authority granted in Code Section 43-1-19 , the board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant, to revoke the license of a licensee, or to discipline a licensee upon a finding by the board that the applicant or licensee has:

(1) Been convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or any crime violating a federal or state law relating to controlled substances or dangerous drugs or marijuana in the courts of this state, any other state, territory, or country, or in the courts of the United States, including, but not limited to, a plea of nolo contendere entered to the charge;

(1) Been convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or any crime violating a federal or state law relating to controlled substances or dangerous drugs or marijuana in the courts of this state, any other state, territory, or country, or in the courts of the United States, including, but not limited to, a plea of nolo contendere entered to the charge;

(2) Had a license to practice nursing revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority, had other disciplinary action taken by any lawful licensing authority, or was denied a license by any lawful licensing authority;

(2) Had a license to practice nursing revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority, had other disciplinary action taken by any lawful licensing authority, or was denied a license by any lawful licensing authority;

(3) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person. As used in this paragraph, the term “unprofessional conduct” includes the improper charting of medication and any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice;

(3) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person. As used in this paragraph, the term “unprofessional conduct” includes the improper charting of medication and any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice;

(4) Violated or attempted to violate a law or any lawfully promulgated rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the United States, or any other lawful authority, without regard to whether the violation is criminally punishable, which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of nursing, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such law or rule;

(4) Violated or attempted to violate a law or any lawfully promulgated rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the United States, or any other lawful authority, without regard to whether the violation is criminally punishable, which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of nursing, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such law or rule;

(5) Violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing; or

(5) Violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing; or

(6) Displayed an inability to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety due to illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other types of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition: (A) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a board approved health care professional. The expense of such mental or physical examination shall be borne by the licensee or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under contrary law or rule. Every person who is licensed to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse in this state, or an applicant for examination, endorsement, or reinstatement, shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond that person's control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that such person can resume or begin to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety; and (B) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule, law, or statute. Every person who is licensed in this state or who shall file an application for said license shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to the board's obtaining such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication.

(6) Displayed an inability to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety due to illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other types of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition:

(A) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a board approved health care professional. The expense of such mental or physical examination shall be borne by the licensee or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under contrary law or rule. Every person who is licensed to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse in this state, or an applicant for examination, endorsement, or reinstatement, shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond that person's control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that such person can resume or begin to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety; and

(A) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a board approved health care professional. The expense of such mental or physical examination shall be borne by the licensee or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under contrary law or rule. Every person who is licensed to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse in this state, or an applicant for examination, endorsement, or reinstatement, shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond that person's control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that such person can resume or begin to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse with reasonable skill and safety; and

(B) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule, law, or statute. Every person who is licensed in this state or who shall file an application for said license shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to the board's obtaining such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication.

(B) In enforcement of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule, law, or statute. Every person who is licensed in this state or who shall file an application for said license shall be deemed to have given such person's consent to the board's obtaining such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication.

(b) Neither denial of an initial license, the issuance of a private reprimand, the denial of a license by endorsement under Code Section 43-26-38 , nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a license on the grounds that the applicant or licensee has failed to meet the minimum requirements shall be considered a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and notice and hearing within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the applicant or licensee shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so requests.

(b) Neither denial of an initial license, the issuance of a private reprimand, the denial of a license by endorsement under Code Section 43-26-38 , nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a license on the grounds that the applicant or licensee has failed to meet the minimum requirements shall be considered a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and notice and hearing within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the applicant or licensee shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so requests.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-20
Status: in_force

A professional licensing board, the division director, or the appropriate prosecuting attorney may bring an action to enjoin the unlicensed practice by any person of a profession or business required to be licensed by a professional licensing board. The action to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice shall be brought in the superior court of the county where the unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law to obtain an injunction under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-9-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-9.1
Status: in_force

(a) A registered professional nurse, subject to rules of the board and on forms prescribed by the board, may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status and to be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she resumes active status.

(a) A registered professional nurse, subject to rules of the board and on forms prescribed by the board, may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status and to be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she resumes active status.

(b) A licensee on inactive status may have his or her license restored by submitting an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board and paying the required restoration fee. The board shall require evidence of competency to resume the practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse in order to restore the license to active status.

(b) A licensee on inactive status may have his or her license restored by submitting an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board and paying the required restoration fee. The board shall require evidence of competency to resume the practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse in order to restore the license to active status.

(c) A registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse whose license is on inactive status shall not practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse in this state.

(c) A registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse whose license is on inactive status shall not practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-283 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-283
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-283
Status: in_force

(a) On and after July 1, 2013, all pain management clinics shall be licensed by the board and shall biennially renew their license with the board. In the event that physicians in a pain management clinic practice at more than one location, each such location shall be licensed by the board, and such license shall be nontransferable.

(a) On and after July 1, 2013, all pain management clinics shall be licensed by the board and shall biennially renew their license with the board. In the event that physicians in a pain management clinic practice at more than one location, each such location shall be licensed by the board, and such license shall be nontransferable.

(b)(1) All pain management clinics shall be owned by physicians licensed in this state. (2) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is jointly owned by one or more physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses and one or more physicians; provided, however, that any physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse with an ownership interest in such pain management clinic shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article. (3) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is not majority owned by physicians licensed in this state; provided, however, that the person or entity that owns such pain management clinic shall not operate more than one licensed pain management clinic within this state; and provided, further, that any such owner shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article. (4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no person who has been convicted of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 shall own or have any ownership interest in a pain management clinic.

(b)(1) All pain management clinics shall be owned by physicians licensed in this state.

(b)(1) All pain management clinics shall be owned by physicians licensed in this state.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is jointly owned by one or more physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses and one or more physicians; provided, however, that any physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse with an ownership interest in such pain management clinic shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is jointly owned by one or more physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses and one or more physicians; provided, however, that any physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse with an ownership interest in such pain management clinic shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article.

(3) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is not majority owned by physicians licensed in this state; provided, however, that the person or entity that owns such pain management clinic shall not operate more than one licensed pain management clinic within this state; and provided, further, that any such owner shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article.

(3) This subsection shall not apply to any pain management clinic in existence on June 30, 2013, which is not majority owned by physicians licensed in this state; provided, however, that the person or entity that owns such pain management clinic shall not operate more than one licensed pain management clinic within this state; and provided, further, that any such owner shall be subject to all requirements which owners of pain management clinics are subject to under this article.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no person who has been convicted of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 shall own or have any ownership interest in a pain management clinic.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no person who has been convicted of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 shall own or have any ownership interest in a pain management clinic.

(c) The board may establish minimum standards of continuing medical education for all physicians owning a pain management clinic. All other licensed health care professionals practicing in a pain management clinic may be subject to minimum standards of continuing education established by the respective licensing board for the health care professional.

(c) The board may establish minimum standards of continuing medical education for all physicians owning a pain management clinic. All other licensed health care professionals practicing in a pain management clinic may be subject to minimum standards of continuing education established by the respective licensing board for the health care professional.

(d) Upon the filing of an application for a license, the board may cause a thorough investigation of the applicant to be made and such investigation may include a criminal background check; provided, however, that the board shall cause a thorough investigation of a new applicant to be made, and such investigation shall include a background check. If satisfied that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications, the board shall issue a license. However, the board may issue licenses with varying restrictions to such persons where the board deems it necessary for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare.

(d) Upon the filing of an application for a license, the board may cause a thorough investigation of the applicant to be made and such investigation may include a criminal background check; provided, however, that the board shall cause a thorough investigation of a new applicant to be made, and such investigation shall include a background check. If satisfied that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications, the board shall issue a license. However, the board may issue licenses with varying restrictions to such persons where the board deems it necessary for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare.

(e) Whenever an applicable rule requires or prohibits action by a pain management clinic, responsibility shall be that of the owner and the physicians practicing in the pain management clinic, whether the owner is a sole proprietor, partnership, association, corporation, or otherwise.

(e) Whenever an applicable rule requires or prohibits action by a pain management clinic, responsibility shall be that of the owner and the physicians practicing in the pain management clinic, whether the owner is a sole proprietor, partnership, association, corporation, or otherwise.

(f) The board shall deny or refuse to renew a pain management clinic license if it determines that the granting or renewing of such license would not be in the public interest.

(f) The board shall deny or refuse to renew a pain management clinic license if it determines that the granting or renewing of such license would not be in the public interest.

(g) No pain management clinic shall provide medical treatment or services, as defined by the board, unless a physician, a physician assistant authorized to prescribe controlled substances under an approved job description, or an advanced practice registered nurse authorized to prescribe controlled substances pursuant to a physician protocol is on site at the pain management clinic. This subsection shall not apply to a certified registered nurse anesthetist practicing pursuant to Code Section 43-26-11.1 , so long as (1) the patient has previously been examined by a physician and such physician has issued a written order for such patient to receive medical treatment or services and (2) the pain management clinic has obtained written consent of the patient prior to any medical treatment or services being provided by the certified registered nurse anesthetist regarding the medical treatment or services to be performed, the risks of the medical treatment or services to be performed, and that a physician may or may not be on site.

(g) No pain management clinic shall provide medical treatment or services, as defined by the board, unless a physician, a physician assistant authorized to prescribe controlled substances under an approved job description, or an advanced practice registered nurse authorized to prescribe controlled substances pursuant to a physician protocol is on site at the pain management clinic. This subsection shall not apply to a certified registered nurse anesthetist practicing pursuant to Code Section 43-26-11.1 , so long as (1) the patient has previously been examined by a physician and such physician has issued a written order for such patient to receive medical treatment or services and (2) the pain management clinic has obtained written consent of the patient prior to any medical treatment or services being provided by the certified registered nurse anesthetist regarding the medical treatment or services to be performed, the risks of the medical treatment or services to be performed, and that a physician may or may not be on site.

(h) The board may enter into agreements with other states or with third parties for the purpose of exchanging information concerning licensure of any pain management clinic.

(h) The board may enter into agreements with other states or with third parties for the purpose of exchanging information concerning licensure of any pain management clinic.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1975.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-192 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-192
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-192
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Assistant ” means a person who assists an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist with patient care services and fabrication of orthoses or prostheses under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist.

(1) “ Assistant ” means a person who assists an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist with patient care services and fabrication of orthoses or prostheses under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist.

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

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

(3) “ Custom fabricated and fitted device ” means that an orthosis or prosthesis is fabricated to original measurements or a mold, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which requires substantial clinical and technical judgment in its design and fitting.

(3) “ Custom fabricated and fitted device ” means that an orthosis or prosthesis is fabricated to original measurements or a mold, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which requires substantial clinical and technical judgment in its design and fitting.

(4) “ Custom fitted device ” means a prefabricated orthosis or prosthesis sized or modified, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which requires substantial clinical judgment and substantive alteration for appropriate use.

(4) “ Custom fitted device ” means a prefabricated orthosis or prosthesis sized or modified, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which requires substantial clinical judgment and substantive alteration for appropriate use.

(5) “ Facility ” means the business location where orthotic or prosthetic care is provided and which has the appropriate clinical and laboratory space and equipment to provide comprehensive orthotic or prosthetic care. Licensed orthotists and prosthetists must be available to either provide care or supervise the provision of care by nonlicensed staff.

(5) “ Facility ” means the business location where orthotic or prosthetic care is provided and which has the appropriate clinical and laboratory space and equipment to provide comprehensive orthotic or prosthetic care. Licensed orthotists and prosthetists must be available to either provide care or supervise the provision of care by nonlicensed staff.

(6) “ Level of competence ” means a hierarchical position that an individual occupies within a field or profession relative to other practitioners in the profession.

(6) “ Level of competence ” means a hierarchical position that an individual occupies within a field or profession relative to other practitioners in the profession.

(7) “ Licensed orthotist ” means a person licensed under this article to practice orthotics and who represents himself or herself to the public by title and description of services that includes the term “orthotic,” “orthotist,” “brace,” or a similar title or description of services.

(7) “ Licensed orthotist ” means a person licensed under this article to practice orthotics and who represents himself or herself to the public by title and description of services that includes the term “orthotic,” “orthotist,” “brace,” or a similar title or description of services.

(8) “ Licensed physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.

(8) “ Licensed physician ” means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.

(9) “ Licensed podiatrist ” means a person licensed to practice podiatry under Chapter 35 of this title, the “Georgia Podiatry Practice Act.”

(9) “ Licensed podiatrist ” means a person licensed to practice podiatry under Chapter 35 of this title, the “Georgia Podiatry Practice Act.”

(10) “ Licensed prosthetist ” means a person licensed under this article to practice prosthetics and who represents himself or herself to the public by title and description of services that includes the term “prosthetic,” “prosthetist,” “artificial limb,” or a similar title or description of services.

(10) “ Licensed prosthetist ” means a person licensed under this article to practice prosthetics and who represents himself or herself to the public by title and description of services that includes the term “prosthetic,” “prosthetist,” “artificial limb,” or a similar title or description of services.

(11) “ Off-the-shelf device ” means a prefabricated prosthesis or orthosis sized or modified, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which does not require substantial clinical judgment and substantive alteration for appropriate use.

(11) “ Off-the-shelf device ” means a prefabricated prosthesis or orthosis sized or modified, or both, for use by a patient in accordance with a prescription and which does not require substantial clinical judgment and substantive alteration for appropriate use.

(12) “ Orthosis ” means a custom designed, fabricated, fitted, modified, or fitted and modified device to correct, support, or compensate for a neuromusculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition. Orthosis does not include fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hoses, canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or other similar devices that are carried in stock and sold as over-the-counter items by a drug store, department store, corset shop, or surgical supply facility.

(12) “ Orthosis ” means a custom designed, fabricated, fitted, modified, or fitted and modified device to correct, support, or compensate for a neuromusculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition. Orthosis does not include fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hoses, canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or other similar devices that are carried in stock and sold as over-the-counter items by a drug store, department store, corset shop, or surgical supply facility.

(13) “ Orthotic and prosthetic education program ” means a course of instruction accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs consisting of: (A) A basic curriculum of college level instruction in math, physics, biology, chemistry, and psychology; and (B) A specific curriculum in orthotic or prosthetic courses, including: (i) Lectures covering pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, prosthetic or orthotic components and materials, training and functional capabilities, prosthetic or orthotic performance evaluation, prescription considerations, etiology of amputations and disease processes necessitating prosthetic or orthotic use, and medical management; (ii) Subject matter related to pediatric and geriatric problems; (iii) Instruction in acute care techniques, such as immediate and early postsurgical prosthetics and fracture bracing techniques; and (iv) Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences related to the entire process of measuring, casting, fitting, fabricating, aligning, and completing prostheses or orthoses.

(13) “ Orthotic and prosthetic education program ” means a course of instruction accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs consisting of:

(A) A basic curriculum of college level instruction in math, physics, biology, chemistry, and psychology; and

(A) A basic curriculum of college level instruction in math, physics, biology, chemistry, and psychology; and

(B) A specific curriculum in orthotic or prosthetic courses, including: (i) Lectures covering pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, prosthetic or orthotic components and materials, training and functional capabilities, prosthetic or orthotic performance evaluation, prescription considerations, etiology of amputations and disease processes necessitating prosthetic or orthotic use, and medical management; (ii) Subject matter related to pediatric and geriatric problems; (iii) Instruction in acute care techniques, such as immediate and early postsurgical prosthetics and fracture bracing techniques; and (iv) Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences related to the entire process of measuring, casting, fitting, fabricating, aligning, and completing prostheses or orthoses.

(B) A specific curriculum in orthotic or prosthetic courses, including:

(i) Lectures covering pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, prosthetic or orthotic components and materials, training and functional capabilities, prosthetic or orthotic performance evaluation, prescription considerations, etiology of amputations and disease processes necessitating prosthetic or orthotic use, and medical management;

(i) Lectures covering pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, prosthetic or orthotic components and materials, training and functional capabilities, prosthetic or orthotic performance evaluation, prescription considerations, etiology of amputations and disease processes necessitating prosthetic or orthotic use, and medical management;

(ii) Subject matter related to pediatric and geriatric problems;

(ii) Subject matter related to pediatric and geriatric problems;

(iii) Instruction in acute care techniques, such as immediate and early postsurgical prosthetics and fracture bracing techniques; and

(iii) Instruction in acute care techniques, such as immediate and early postsurgical prosthetics and fracture bracing techniques; and

(iv) Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences related to the entire process of measuring, casting, fitting, fabricating, aligning, and completing prostheses or orthoses.

(iv) Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences related to the entire process of measuring, casting, fitting, fabricating, aligning, and completing prostheses or orthoses.

(14) “ Orthotic and prosthetic scope of practice ” means a list that includes the role played by an occupant of a particular level of competence, what he or she can be expected to do and not to do, and his or her relation to others in the field. These should be based on nationally accepted standards of orthotic and prosthetic certifying agencies with accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

(14) “ Orthotic and prosthetic scope of practice ” means a list that includes the role played by an occupant of a particular level of competence, what he or she can be expected to do and not to do, and his or her relation to others in the field. These should be based on nationally accepted standards of orthotic and prosthetic certifying agencies with accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

(15) “ Orthotics ” means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist for the correction or alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity.

(15) “ Orthotics ” means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist for the correction or alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity.

(16) “ Orthotist ” means an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom designed, fabricated, or modified and fitted external orthosis to an orthotic patient based on a clinical assessment and a physician's or podiatrist's prescription to restore physiological function or cosmesis or both and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing orthotic services.

(16) “ Orthotist ” means an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom designed, fabricated, or modified and fitted external orthosis to an orthotic patient based on a clinical assessment and a physician's or podiatrist's prescription to restore physiological function or cosmesis or both and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing orthotic services.

(17) “ Over-the-counter device ” means a prefabricated, mass produced device that is prepackaged and requires no professional advice or judgment in either size selection or use and includes fabric or elastic supports, corsets, generic arch supports, and elastic hoses.

(17) “ Over-the-counter device ” means a prefabricated, mass produced device that is prepackaged and requires no professional advice or judgment in either size selection or use and includes fabric or elastic supports, corsets, generic arch supports, and elastic hoses.

(18) “ Person ” means a natural person.

(18) “ Person ” means a natural person.

(19) “ Prosthesis ” means a custom designed, fabricated, fitted, modified, or fitted and modified device to replace an absent external limb for purposes of restoring physiological function or cosmesis or both. Prosthesis does not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, or toes; dental appliances; cosmetic devices such as artificial breasts, eyelashes, or wigs; or other devices that do not have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body.

(19) “ Prosthesis ” means a custom designed, fabricated, fitted, modified, or fitted and modified device to replace an absent external limb for purposes of restoring physiological function or cosmesis or both. Prosthesis does not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, or toes; dental appliances; cosmetic devices such as artificial breasts, eyelashes, or wigs; or other devices that do not have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body.

(20) “ Prosthetics ” means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing a prosthesis under an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist.

(20) “ Prosthetics ” means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing a prosthesis under an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist.

(21) “ Prosthetist ” means an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom designed, fabricated, modified, and fitted external limb prosthesis to a prosthetic patient based on a clinical assessment and a physician's or podiatrist's prescription to restore physiological function or cosmesis or both and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing prosthetic services.

(21) “ Prosthetist ” means an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom designed, fabricated, modified, and fitted external limb prosthesis to a prosthetic patient based on a clinical assessment and a physician's or podiatrist's prescription to restore physiological function or cosmesis or both and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing prosthetic services.

(22) “ Prosthetist orthotist ” means a person who practices both disciplines of prosthetics and orthotics and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing prosthetic and orthotic services.

(22) “ Prosthetist orthotist ” means a person who practices both disciplines of prosthetics and orthotics and who represents himself or herself to the public by such title as providing prosthetic and orthotic services.

(23) “ Resident ” means a person who has completed an education program in either orthotics or prosthetics and is continuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.

(23) “ Resident ” means a person who has completed an education program in either orthotics or prosthetics and is continuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.

(24) “ Technician ” means a person who assists an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist with fabrication of orthoses or prostheses but does not provide direct patient care.

(24) “ Technician ” means a person who assists an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist with fabrication of orthoses or prostheses but does not provide direct patient care.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-3
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Advanced nursing practice ” means practice by a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements, or any combination of such requirements as specified by the board, and includes certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric/mental health, and others recognized by the board.

(1) “ Advanced nursing practice ” means practice by a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements, or any combination of such requirements as specified by the board, and includes certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric/mental health, and others recognized by the board.

(1.1) “ Advanced practice registered nurse ” means a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter, who is recognized by the board as having met the requirements established by the board to engage in advanced nursing practice, and who holds a master's degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program and national board certification in his or her area of specialty, or a person who was recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse by the board on or before June 30, 2006. This paragraph shall not be construed to require a certified registered nurse anesthetist who graduated from an approved nurse anesthetist educational program prior to January 1, 1999, to hold a master's degree or other graduate degree. Further, this paragraph shall not be construed to require a registered professional nurse who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter authorizing such nurse to practice in another party state under a multistate licensure privilege to obtain a single-state license from the board as a condition of receiving authorization by the board to practice in this state as an advanced practice registered nurse.

(1.1) “ Advanced practice registered nurse ” means a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter, who is recognized by the board as having met the requirements established by the board to engage in advanced nursing practice, and who holds a master's degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program and national board certification in his or her area of specialty, or a person who was recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse by the board on or before June 30, 2006. This paragraph shall not be construed to require a certified registered nurse anesthetist who graduated from an approved nurse anesthetist educational program prior to January 1, 1999, to hold a master's degree or other graduate degree. Further, this paragraph shall not be construed to require a registered professional nurse who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter authorizing such nurse to practice in another party state under a multistate licensure privilege to obtain a single-state license from the board as a condition of receiving authorization by the board to practice in this state as an advanced practice registered nurse.

(1.2) “ Approved nursing education program ” located in this state means a nursing education program approved by the board as meeting criteria established by the board. An “ approved nursing education program ” located outside this state means a nursing education program that the board has determined to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for nursing education programs located in this state. In order to be approved by the board, a nursing education program must be one that is offered by: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (C) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (D) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs.

(1.2) “ Approved nursing education program ” located in this state means a nursing education program approved by the board as meeting criteria established by the board. An “ approved nursing education program ” located outside this state means a nursing education program that the board has determined to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for nursing education programs located in this state. In order to be approved by the board, a nursing education program must be one that is offered by:

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;

(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;

(B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;

(B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;

(C) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or

(C) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or

(D) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs.

(D) A postsecondary institution of higher education that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs.

(2) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing created in Code Section 43-26-4 .

(2) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Nursing created in Code Section 43-26-4 .

(3) “Consumer member” means a United States citizen and Georgia resident who is knowledgeable about consumer health concerns, does not derive that person's primary livelihood from the practice of nursing, and shall neither be, nor ever have been, a health care provider or enrolled in any health related educational program.

(3) “Consumer member” means a United States citizen and Georgia resident who is knowledgeable about consumer health concerns, does not derive that person's primary livelihood from the practice of nursing, and shall neither be, nor ever have been, a health care provider or enrolled in any health related educational program.

(4) “ License ” means a current document, issued by the board, permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or a licensed undergraduate nurse. This term shall also include a multistate license issued by another state in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse in this state under a multistate licensure privilege.

(4) “ License ” means a current document, issued by the board, permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or a licensed undergraduate nurse. This term shall also include a multistate license issued by another state in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse in this state under a multistate licensure privilege.

(5) “Licensure” means the bestowing of a current license by the board permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or a licensed undergraduate nurse.

(5) “Licensure” means the bestowing of a current license by the board permitting a person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or a licensed undergraduate nurse.

(6) “ Practice nursing ” or “ practice of nursing ” means to perform for compensation or the performance for compensation of any act in the care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span. It requires substantial specialized knowledge of the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and nursing theory as a basis for assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. It includes, but is not limited to, provision of nursing care; administration, supervision, evaluation, or any combination thereof, of nursing practice; teaching; counseling; and the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title.

(6) “ Practice nursing ” or “ practice of nursing ” means to perform for compensation or the performance for compensation of any act in the care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span. It requires substantial specialized knowledge of the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and nursing theory as a basis for assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. It includes, but is not limited to, provision of nursing care; administration, supervision, evaluation, or any combination thereof, of nursing practice; teaching; counseling; and the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title.

(7) “Practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse” means to practice nursing by performing for compensation selected acts in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm under the direction of a registered professional nurse, a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title.

(7) “Practice nursing as a licensed undergraduate nurse” means to practice nursing by performing for compensation selected acts in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm under the direction of a registered professional nurse, a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title.

(8) “Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse” means to practice nursing by performing for compensation any of the following: (A) Assessing the health status of individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span; (B) Establishing a nursing diagnosis; (C) Establishing nursing goals to meet identified health care needs; (D) Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; (E) Providing for safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly; (F) Managing and supervising the practice of nursing; (G) Collaborating with other members of the health care team in the management of care; (H) Teaching the theory and practice of nursing; (I) Administering, ordering, and dispensing medications, diagnostic studies, and medical treatments authorized by protocol, when such acts are authorized by other general laws and such acts are in conformity with those laws; (J) Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title; or (K) Performing any other nursing act in the care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span.

(8) “Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse” means to practice nursing by performing for compensation any of the following:

(A) Assessing the health status of individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span;

(A) Assessing the health status of individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span;

(B) Establishing a nursing diagnosis;

(B) Establishing a nursing diagnosis;

(C) Establishing nursing goals to meet identified health care needs;

(C) Establishing nursing goals to meet identified health care needs;

(D) Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care;

(D) Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care;

(E) Providing for safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;

(E) Providing for safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;

(F) Managing and supervising the practice of nursing;

(F) Managing and supervising the practice of nursing;

(G) Collaborating with other members of the health care team in the management of care;

(G) Collaborating with other members of the health care team in the management of care;

(H) Teaching the theory and practice of nursing;

(H) Teaching the theory and practice of nursing;

(I) Administering, ordering, and dispensing medications, diagnostic studies, and medical treatments authorized by protocol, when such acts are authorized by other general laws and such acts are in conformity with those laws;

(I) Administering, ordering, and dispensing medications, diagnostic studies, and medical treatments authorized by protocol, when such acts are authorized by other general laws and such acts are in conformity with those laws;

(J) Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title; or

(J) Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician practicing medicine in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 34 of this title, a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with Chapter 35 of this title; or

(K) Performing any other nursing act in the care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span.

(K) Performing any other nursing act in the care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span.

(9) “Registered professional nurse” means a person who is authorized by a license issued under this article to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse.

(9) “Registered professional nurse” means a person who is authorized by a license issued under this article to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse.
O.C.G.A. § 43-44-17 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 43-44-17
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses 43-44-17
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this article shall limit or affect the activities of any employer or any person acting on behalf of any employer under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 1 or any standard promulgated pursuant to said act, including, without limitation, the performance of hearing tests by a technician as part of a workplace hearing conservation program, provided that the technician who performs audiometric tests shall be responsible to a licensed audiologist or physician.

1 29 U.S.C.A. § 651 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-194 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-194
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-194
Status: in_force

An application for an original license shall be made to the board on a form prescribed thereby and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable. An application shall require information that in the judgment of the board will enable it to determine the qualifications of the applicant for a license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall meet and shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Each member of the board may 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 the 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 chairperson and executive director. Out-of-state travel by board members must be approved by the board chairperson and the executive director.

(a) The board shall meet and shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Each member of the board may 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 the 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 chairperson and executive director. Out-of-state travel by board members must be approved by the board chairperson and the executive director.

(b) The board shall hold regular meetings each month, unless in the discretion of the chairperson it is deemed unnecessary for a particular month. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the chairperson.

(b) The board shall hold regular meetings each month, unless in the discretion of the chairperson it is deemed unnecessary for a particular month. Called meetings may be held at the discretion of the chairperson.

(c) The board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations in accordance with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter; (2) To adopt a seal by which the board shall authenticate the acts of the board; (3) To establish a pool of qualified physicians to act as peer reviewers and expert witnesses and to appoint or contract with physicians professionally qualified by education and training, medical associations, or other professionally qualified organizations to serve as peer reviewers; provided, however, that no licensing, investigative, or disciplinary duties or functions of the board may be delegated to any medical association or related entity by contract or otherwise; (4) To employ a medical director and other staff to implement this chapter and provide necessary and appropriate support who shall be subject to the same confidentiality requirements of the board; (5) To keep a docket of public proceedings, actions, and filings; (6) To set its office hours; (7) To set all reasonable fees by adoption of a schedule of fees approved by the board. The board shall set such fees sufficient to cover costs of operation; (8) To establish rules regarding licensure and certification status, including, but not limited to, inactive status, as the board deems appropriate; (9) To issue, deny, or reinstate the licenses, certificates, or permits of duly qualified applicants for licensure, certification, or permits under this chapter; (10) To revoke, suspend, issue terms and conditions, place on probation, limit practice, fine, require additional medical training, require medical community service, or otherwise sanction licensees, certificate holders, or permit holders; (11) To renew licenses, certificates, and permits and set renewal and expiration dates and application and other deadlines; (12) To approve such examinations as are necessary to determine competency to practice under this chapter; (13) To set examination standards, approve examinations, and set passing score requirements; (14) To adopt necessary rules concerning proceedings, hearings, review hearings, actions, filings, depositions, and motions related to uncontested cases; (15) To initiate investigations for the purposes of discovering violations of this chapter; (16) To administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence including medical records, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties; (17) To conduct hearings, reviews, and other proceedings according to Chapter 13 of Title 50; (18) To conduct investigative interviews; (19) To issue cease and desist orders to stop the unlicensed practice of medicine or other profession licensed, certified, or permitted under this chapter and impose penalties for such violations; (20) To request injunctive relief or refer cases for criminal prosecution to appropriate enforcement authorities; (21) To release investigative or applicant files to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority in another state; (22) To sue and be sued in a court of competent jurisdiction; (23) To enter into contracts; (24) To license and regulate pain management clinics; (25) To establish minimum standards for prescribing controlled substances for pain management; (26) To accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property to the extent permitted by applicable law, to assist in enforcing this chapter; and (27) To administer the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act contained in Article 11 of this chapter.

(c) The board shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations in accordance with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations in accordance with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(2) To adopt a seal by which the board shall authenticate the acts of the board;

(2) To adopt a seal by which the board shall authenticate the acts of the board;

(3) To establish a pool of qualified physicians to act as peer reviewers and expert witnesses and to appoint or contract with physicians professionally qualified by education and training, medical associations, or other professionally qualified organizations to serve as peer reviewers; provided, however, that no licensing, investigative, or disciplinary duties or functions of the board may be delegated to any medical association or related entity by contract or otherwise;

(3) To establish a pool of qualified physicians to act as peer reviewers and expert witnesses and to appoint or contract with physicians professionally qualified by education and training, medical associations, or other professionally qualified organizations to serve as peer reviewers; provided, however, that no licensing, investigative, or disciplinary duties or functions of the board may be delegated to any medical association or related entity by contract or otherwise;

(4) To employ a medical director and other staff to implement this chapter and provide necessary and appropriate support who shall be subject to the same confidentiality requirements of the board;

(4) To employ a medical director and other staff to implement this chapter and provide necessary and appropriate support who shall be subject to the same confidentiality requirements of the board;

(5) To keep a docket of public proceedings, actions, and filings;

(5) To keep a docket of public proceedings, actions, and filings;

(6) To set its office hours;

(6) To set its office hours;

(7) To set all reasonable fees by adoption of a schedule of fees approved by the board. The board shall set such fees sufficient to cover costs of operation;

(7) To set all reasonable fees by adoption of a schedule of fees approved by the board. The board shall set such fees sufficient to cover costs of operation;

(8) To establish rules regarding licensure and certification status, including, but not limited to, inactive status, as the board deems appropriate;

(8) To establish rules regarding licensure and certification status, including, but not limited to, inactive status, as the board deems appropriate;

(9) To issue, deny, or reinstate the licenses, certificates, or permits of duly qualified applicants for licensure, certification, or permits under this chapter;

(9) To issue, deny, or reinstate the licenses, certificates, or permits of duly qualified applicants for licensure, certification, or permits under this chapter;

(10) To revoke, suspend, issue terms and conditions, place on probation, limit practice, fine, require additional medical training, require medical community service, or otherwise sanction licensees, certificate holders, or permit holders;

(10) To revoke, suspend, issue terms and conditions, place on probation, limit practice, fine, require additional medical training, require medical community service, or otherwise sanction licensees, certificate holders, or permit holders;

(11) To renew licenses, certificates, and permits and set renewal and expiration dates and application and other deadlines;

(11) To renew licenses, certificates, and permits and set renewal and expiration dates and application and other deadlines;

(12) To approve such examinations as are necessary to determine competency to practice under this chapter;

(12) To approve such examinations as are necessary to determine competency to practice under this chapter;

(13) To set examination standards, approve examinations, and set passing score requirements;

(13) To set examination standards, approve examinations, and set passing score requirements;

(14) To adopt necessary rules concerning proceedings, hearings, review hearings, actions, filings, depositions, and motions related to uncontested cases;

(14) To adopt necessary rules concerning proceedings, hearings, review hearings, actions, filings, depositions, and motions related to uncontested cases;

(15) To initiate investigations for the purposes of discovering violations of this chapter;

(15) To initiate investigations for the purposes of discovering violations of this chapter;

(16) To administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence including medical records, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties;

(16) To administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence including medical records, and take testimony in all matters relating to its duties;

(17) To conduct hearings, reviews, and other proceedings according to Chapter 13 of Title 50;

(17) To conduct hearings, reviews, and other proceedings according to Chapter 13 of Title 50;

(18) To conduct investigative interviews;

(18) To conduct investigative interviews;

(19) To issue cease and desist orders to stop the unlicensed practice of medicine or other profession licensed, certified, or permitted under this chapter and impose penalties for such violations;

(19) To issue cease and desist orders to stop the unlicensed practice of medicine or other profession licensed, certified, or permitted under this chapter and impose penalties for such violations;

(20) To request injunctive relief or refer cases for criminal prosecution to appropriate enforcement authorities;

(20) To request injunctive relief or refer cases for criminal prosecution to appropriate enforcement authorities;

(21) To release investigative or applicant files to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority in another state;

(21) To release investigative or applicant files to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority in another state;

(22) To sue and be sued in a court of competent jurisdiction;

(22) To sue and be sued in a court of competent jurisdiction;

(23) To enter into contracts;

(23) To enter into contracts;

(24) To license and regulate pain management clinics;

(24) To license and regulate pain management clinics;

(25) To establish minimum standards for prescribing controlled substances for pain management;

(25) To establish minimum standards for prescribing controlled substances for pain management;

(26) To accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property to the extent permitted by applicable law, to assist in enforcing this chapter; and

(26) To accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property to the extent permitted by applicable law, to assist in enforcing this chapter; and

(27) To administer the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act contained in Article 11 of this chapter.

(27) To administer the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act contained in Article 11 of this chapter.

(d) A license issued by the board shall not be limited or restricted to a particular medical specialty.

(d) A license issued by the board shall not be limited or restricted to a particular medical specialty.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-28 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-28
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-28
Status: in_force

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Health Care Specialties Act.”

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Health Care Specialties Act.”

(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Health care board ” means that professional licensing board which licenses a health care practitioner under this title. (2) “ Health care practitioner ” means a chiropractor, registered professional nurse, podiatrist, optometrist, professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, licensed practical nurse, certified nurse midwife, pharmacist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, psychologist, or dietitian. (3) “ Health care specialty ” means the practice of chiropractic, nursing, podiatry, optometry, professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistance, midwifery, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, or dietetics. (4) “ Unrestricted ” means that no restrictions have been placed on a health care practitioner's license by a health care board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by a health care board on a health care practitioner, and a health care practitioner is not under probation or suspension by a health care board.

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

(1) “ Health care board ” means that professional licensing board which licenses a health care practitioner under this title.

(1) “ Health care board ” means that professional licensing board which licenses a health care practitioner under this title.

(2) “ Health care practitioner ” means a chiropractor, registered professional nurse, podiatrist, optometrist, professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, licensed practical nurse, certified nurse midwife, pharmacist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, psychologist, or dietitian.

(2) “ Health care practitioner ” means a chiropractor, registered professional nurse, podiatrist, optometrist, professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, licensed practical nurse, certified nurse midwife, pharmacist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, psychologist, or dietitian.

(3) “ Health care specialty ” means the practice of chiropractic, nursing, podiatry, optometry, professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistance, midwifery, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, or dietetics.

(3) “ Health care specialty ” means the practice of chiropractic, nursing, podiatry, optometry, professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistance, midwifery, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, or dietetics.

(4) “ Unrestricted ” means that no restrictions have been placed on a health care practitioner's license by a health care board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by a health care board on a health care practitioner, and a health care practitioner is not under probation or suspension by a health care board.

(4) “ Unrestricted ” means that no restrictions have been placed on a health care practitioner's license by a health care board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by a health care board on a health care practitioner, and a health care practitioner is not under probation or suspension by a health care board.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each health care board shall issue a special license to qualifying health care practitioners whose health care specialty is licensed by that board under the terms and conditions set forth in this Code section. The special license shall only be issued to a person who: (1) Is currently licensed to practice the applicable health care specialty in any health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or (2) Is retired from the practice of the health care specialty or, in the case of a physician assistant, has an inactive license and is not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement or attaining inactive status, maintained full licensure unrestricted in good standing in the applicable health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each health care board shall issue a special license to qualifying health care practitioners whose health care specialty is licensed by that board under the terms and conditions set forth in this Code section. The special license shall only be issued to a person who:

(1) Is currently licensed to practice the applicable health care specialty in any health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or

(1) Is currently licensed to practice the applicable health care specialty in any health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or

(2) Is retired from the practice of the health care specialty or, in the case of a physician assistant, has an inactive license and is not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement or attaining inactive status, maintained full licensure unrestricted in good standing in the applicable health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States.

(2) Is retired from the practice of the health care specialty or, in the case of a physician assistant, has an inactive license and is not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement or attaining inactive status, maintained full licensure unrestricted in good standing in the applicable health care specialty licensing jurisdiction in the United States.

(d) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice the health care specialty only in the noncompensated employ of public agencies or institutions, not for profit agencies, not for profit institutions, nonprofit corporations, or not for profit associations which provide health care specialty services only to indigent patients in areas which are underserved by that specialty or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board which licenses that specialty, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31.

(d) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice the health care specialty only in the noncompensated employ of public agencies or institutions, not for profit agencies, not for profit institutions, nonprofit corporations, or not for profit associations which provide health care specialty services only to indigent patients in areas which are underserved by that specialty or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board which licenses that specialty, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31.

(e) The person applying for the special license under this Code section shall submit to the appropriate health care board a copy of his or her health care specialty degree, a copy of his or her health care specialty license in his or her current or previous licensing and regulating jurisdiction, and a notarized statement from the employing agency, institution, corporation, association, or health care program on a form prescribed by that board, whereby he or she agrees unequivocally not to receive compensation for any health care specialty services he or she may render while in possession of the special license.

(e) The person applying for the special license under this Code section shall submit to the appropriate health care board a copy of his or her health care specialty degree, a copy of his or her health care specialty license in his or her current or previous licensing and regulating jurisdiction, and a notarized statement from the employing agency, institution, corporation, association, or health care program on a form prescribed by that board, whereby he or she agrees unequivocally not to receive compensation for any health care specialty services he or she may render while in possession of the special license.

(f) Examinations by the health care board, any application fees, and all licensure and renewal fees may be waived for the holder of the special license under this Code section.

(f) Examinations by the health care board, any application fees, and all licensure and renewal fees may be waived for the holder of the special license under this Code section.

(g) If, at the time application is made for the special license, the health care practitioner is not in compliance with the continuing education requirements established by the health care board for the applicable health care specialty, the health care practitioner shall be issued a nonrenewable temporary license to practice for six months provided the applicant is otherwise qualified for such license.

(g) If, at the time application is made for the special license, the health care practitioner is not in compliance with the continuing education requirements established by the health care board for the applicable health care specialty, the health care practitioner shall be issued a nonrenewable temporary license to practice for six months provided the applicant is otherwise qualified for such license.

(h)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing a health care specialty under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 , except that a podiatrist engaged in such practice and an employer thereof shall have the same immunity from liability as provided other health care practitioners under Code Section 51-1-29.1 . (2) The liability of persons practicing a health care specialty pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(h)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing a health care specialty under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 , except that a podiatrist engaged in such practice and an employer thereof shall have the same immunity from liability as provided other health care practitioners under Code Section 51-1-29.1 .

(h)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing a health care specialty under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 , except that a podiatrist engaged in such practice and an employer thereof shall have the same immunity from liability as provided other health care practitioners under Code Section 51-1-29.1 .

(2) The liability of persons practicing a health care specialty pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(2) The liability of persons practicing a health care specialty pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(i) This Code section, being in derogation of the common law, shall be strictly construed.

(i) This Code section, being in derogation of the common law, shall be strictly construed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-23
Status: in_force

(a) The practice of or offer to practice professional engineering, as defined in this chapter, by individual professional engineers registered under this chapter through a firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity offering engineering services to the public or by a firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity offering engineering services to the public through individual professional engineers as agents, employees, officers, members, or partners is permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that one or more of the principals, officers, members, or partners of said firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity and all personnel of such firm, corporation, partnership, association, or entity who act in its behalf as professional engineers in this state shall be registered as provided in this chapter; and further provided that said firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or entity has been issued a certificate of authorization by the board as provided in this chapter.

(a) The practice of or offer to practice professional engineering, as defined in this chapter, by individual professional engineers registered under this chapter through a firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity offering engineering services to the public or by a firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity offering engineering services to the public through individual professional engineers as agents, employees, officers, members, or partners is permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that one or more of the principals, officers, members, or partners of said firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity and all personnel of such firm, corporation, partnership, association, or entity who act in its behalf as professional engineers in this state shall be registered as provided in this chapter; and further provided that said firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or entity has been issued a certificate of authorization by the board as provided in this chapter.

(b) A firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity desiring a certificate of authorization shall file with the board an application upon a form to be prescribed by the board and accompanied by the registration fee prescribed by the board.

(b) A firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity desiring a certificate of authorization shall file with the board an application upon a form to be prescribed by the board and accompanied by the registration fee prescribed by the board.

(c)(1) A corporation or professional corporation shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all officers and board members of the corporation, including the principal officer or officers duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering within this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said corporation. (2) A partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all partners of the partnership, including the partner or partners duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said partnership. (3) Any firm, limited liability company, association, or entity which is not a corporation, professional corporation, or partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all principals or members of the firm, association, or entity duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said firm, association, or other entity. (4) The forms provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection must accompany a biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. In the event there shall be a change in any of these persons, such change shall be designated on the same form and filed with the board by the firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or entity within 30 days after the effective date of the change.

(c)(1) A corporation or professional corporation shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all officers and board members of the corporation, including the principal officer or officers duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering within this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said corporation.

(c)(1) A corporation or professional corporation shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all officers and board members of the corporation, including the principal officer or officers duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering within this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said corporation.

(2) A partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all partners of the partnership, including the partner or partners duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said partnership.

(2) A partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all partners of the partnership, including the partner or partners duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state and of an individual or individuals duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said partnership.

(3) Any firm, limited liability company, association, or entity which is not a corporation, professional corporation, or partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all principals or members of the firm, association, or entity duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said firm, association, or other entity.

(3) Any firm, limited liability company, association, or entity which is not a corporation, professional corporation, or partnership shall file with the board, using a form provided by the board, the names and addresses of all principals or members of the firm, association, or entity duly registered to practice professional engineering in this state who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of professional engineering in this state by said firm, association, or other entity.

(4) The forms provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection must accompany a biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. In the event there shall be a change in any of these persons, such change shall be designated on the same form and filed with the board by the firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or entity within 30 days after the effective date of the change.

(4) The forms provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection must accompany a biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. In the event there shall be a change in any of these persons, such change shall be designated on the same form and filed with the board by the firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or entity within 30 days after the effective date of the change.

(d)(1) After all of the requirements of this Code section have been complied with, the board shall issue to such firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity a certificate of authorization. (2) The board may refuse to issue a certificate if any facts exist which would entitle the board to suspend or revoke an existing certificate or if the board shall determine that any of the officers, directors, principals, members, agents, or employees of the entity to be licensed are not individuals of good character.

(d)(1) After all of the requirements of this Code section have been complied with, the board shall issue to such firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity a certificate of authorization.

(d)(1) After all of the requirements of this Code section have been complied with, the board shall issue to such firm, corporation, professional corporation, partnership, association, or other entity a certificate of authorization.

(2) The board may refuse to issue a certificate if any facts exist which would entitle the board to suspend or revoke an existing certificate or if the board shall determine that any of the officers, directors, principals, members, agents, or employees of the entity to be licensed are not individuals of good character.

(2) The board may refuse to issue a certificate if any facts exist which would entitle the board to suspend or revoke an existing certificate or if the board shall determine that any of the officers, directors, principals, members, agents, or employees of the entity to be licensed are not individuals of good character.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-5
Status: in_force

The executive director shall:

(1) Be a full-time employee of the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board;

(1) Be a full-time employee of the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board;

(2) Keep all records related to the board and its proceedings;

(2) Keep all records related to the board and its proceedings;

(3) With the approval of the board, employ and fix the compensation of personnel as deemed necessary to assist the executive director in his or her duties or the duties of the board. Persons hired for the purpose of conducting investigations on behalf of the board shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be investigated, including, but not limited to, engineering or surveying, that is acceptable to the board;

(3) With the approval of the board, employ and fix the compensation of personnel as deemed necessary to assist the executive director in his or her duties or the duties of the board. Persons hired for the purpose of conducting investigations on behalf of the board shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be investigated, including, but not limited to, engineering or surveying, that is acceptable to the board;

(4) With the consent of the board, schedule the time and location for all examinations, meetings, and hearings and maintain a schedule of all examinations, meetings, and hearings that shall be available for public review;

(4) With the consent of the board, schedule the time and location for all examinations, meetings, and hearings and maintain a schedule of all examinations, meetings, and hearings that shall be available for public review;

(5) With the approval of the board, enter into such contracts, leases, agreements, or other transactions with any person or agency as are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to provide the services required by the board;

(5) With the approval of the board, enter into such contracts, leases, agreements, or other transactions with any person or agency as are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to provide the services required by the board;

(6) Prepare and deliver a written annual report to the Governor and the chairpersons of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall also be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request. The report shall include a summary of all actions taken by the board, a financial report of all income and disbursements, staff personnel, and number of persons licensed by the board. The Governor may request a preliminary financial report for budgetary purposes prior to such an annual report; and

(6) Prepare and deliver a written annual report to the Governor and the chairpersons of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall also be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request. The report shall include a summary of all actions taken by the board, a financial report of all income and disbursements, staff personnel, and number of persons licensed by the board. The Governor may request a preliminary financial report for budgetary purposes prior to such an annual report; and

(7) Prepare and maintain a roster containing the names of all current licensees for each type of license issued by the board. A copy of this roster shall be available to any person upon request at a fee prescribed by the executive director sufficient to cover the cost of printing and distribution. The following shall be treated as confidential and need not be disclosed without the approval of the board: (A) Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants, except to the applicant, staff, and the board; (B) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant, except to the staff and the board; (C) Examination questions and other examination materials, except to the staff and the board; and (D) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes.

(7) Prepare and maintain a roster containing the names of all current licensees for each type of license issued by the board. A copy of this roster shall be available to any person upon request at a fee prescribed by the executive director sufficient to cover the cost of printing and distribution. The following shall be treated as confidential and need not be disclosed without the approval of the board:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-44 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-44
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-44
Status: in_force

It is a matter of public interest that all decisions involving or affecting the clinical dental treatment of a patient shall be left to the sole discretion of the licensed dentist providing treatment to the patient. The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to supplement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-7
Status: in_force

(a) All persons engaged in the practice of optometry or who wish to begin the practice of optometry shall apply through the division director to the board for a certificate of registration. Such certificate of registration shall be granted to such applicants upon compliance with the conditions contained in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this Code section.

(a) All persons engaged in the practice of optometry or who wish to begin the practice of optometry shall apply through the division director to the board for a certificate of registration. Such certificate of registration shall be granted to such applicants upon compliance with the conditions contained in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this Code section.

(b) The applicant shall be registered and given a certificate of registration if he or she holds a valid license from such other state boards of optometry as may be, under the rules of comity, recognized by the board. The fee for registering such applicant shall be in an amount determined by the board. A person practicing optometry who has been registered and given a certificate of registration under the rules of comity and who fails to pay the biennial registration fee, as established by the board, on or before the renewal date established by the division director shall forfeit his or her certificate of registration. Such person may be reinstated by paying all past due registration fees and an additional fee in an amount established by the board.

(b) The applicant shall be registered and given a certificate of registration if he or she holds a valid license from such other state boards of optometry as may be, under the rules of comity, recognized by the board. The fee for registering such applicant shall be in an amount determined by the board. A person practicing optometry who has been registered and given a certificate of registration under the rules of comity and who fails to pay the biennial registration fee, as established by the board, on or before the renewal date established by the division director shall forfeit his or her certificate of registration. Such person may be reinstated by paying all past due registration fees and an additional fee in an amount established by the board.

(c) Any other applicant for registration under this chapter shall be required to pass an examination approved by the board. In addition, each such applicant shall: (1) Be 21 years of age and of good moral character; (2) Possess a high school education of not less than 16 Carnegie units or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; (3) Have completed not less than two years of preoptometry college work in a college of arts and sciences approved by the board or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and (4) Hold a certificate of graduation from an accredited college or university teaching optometry, acceptable to the board, requiring a course of study therein of at least four school years.

(c) Any other applicant for registration under this chapter shall be required to pass an examination approved by the board. In addition, each such applicant shall:

(1) Be 21 years of age and of good moral character;

(1) Be 21 years of age and of good moral character;

(2) Possess a high school education of not less than 16 Carnegie units or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board;

(2) Possess a high school education of not less than 16 Carnegie units or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board;

(3) Have completed not less than two years of preoptometry college work in a college of arts and sciences approved by the board or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and

(3) Have completed not less than two years of preoptometry college work in a college of arts and sciences approved by the board or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and

(4) Hold a certificate of graduation from an accredited college or university teaching optometry, acceptable to the board, requiring a course of study therein of at least four school years.

(4) Hold a certificate of graduation from an accredited college or university teaching optometry, acceptable to the board, requiring a course of study therein of at least four school years.

(d) Any applicant seeking a certificate of registration after July 1, 1994, must be qualified to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic and treatment purposes in accordance with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-30-1 . Qualification to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic and treatment purposes shall be met by evidence of: (1) Successful completion of pharmacological training and certification from a properly accredited institution of higher learning, or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and (2) Successful passage of an examination approved by the board which tests knowledge of pharmacology for treatment and management of ocular diseases.

(d) Any applicant seeking a certificate of registration after July 1, 1994, must be qualified to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic and treatment purposes in accordance with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-30-1 . Qualification to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic and treatment purposes shall be met by evidence of:

(1) Successful completion of pharmacological training and certification from a properly accredited institution of higher learning, or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and

(1) Successful completion of pharmacological training and certification from a properly accredited institution of higher learning, or the equivalent thereof to be determined by the board; and

(2) Successful passage of an examination approved by the board which tests knowledge of pharmacology for treatment and management of ocular diseases.

(2) Successful passage of an examination approved by the board which tests knowledge of pharmacology for treatment and management of ocular diseases.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-8
Status: in_force

An application for registration or renewal of registration shall be accompanied by such fee as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and a renewal bond, if applicable. The fee shall be the same for all applicants regardless of previous or current registrations or licenses in other states or jurisdictions as an athlete agent.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12-5 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-12-5
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12-5
Status: in_force

The certificates of eligibility issued by any of the judges of the probate courts of this state shall be prima-facie evidence of the right of the holder thereof to a certificate of exemption to be issued by the commissioner of veterans service. However, the commissioner of veterans service may require additional proof when such commissioner has reason to believe that any applicant is not entitled to the exemptions provided for in this chapter. The commissioner of veterans service shall make and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter governing the issuance of certificates of exemption.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4b-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4B / Section 43-4b-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4B-25
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-4B-29 , it shall be unlawful for any person other than a ticket broker to resell or offer for resale any ticket of admission or other evidence of the right of entry to any athletic contest, concert, theater performance, amusement, exhibition, or other entertainment event to which the general public is admitted for a price in excess of the face value of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a service charge not to exceed $3.00 may be charged when tickets or other evidences of the right of entry are sold by an authorized ticket agent through places of established business licensed to do business by the municipality or county, where applicable, in which such places of business are located. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held or is being held or the sponsor of such contest or event may charge or may authorize, in writing, any person to charge a service charge for the sale of such ticket, privilege, or license of admission in addition to the face value of the ticket. Such writing granting authority to another shall specify the amount of the service charge to be charged for the sale of each ticket, privilege, or license of admission.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-4B-29 , it shall be unlawful for any person other than a ticket broker to resell or offer for resale any ticket of admission or other evidence of the right of entry to any athletic contest, concert, theater performance, amusement, exhibition, or other entertainment event to which the general public is admitted for a price in excess of the face value of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a service charge not to exceed $3.00 may be charged when tickets or other evidences of the right of entry are sold by an authorized ticket agent through places of established business licensed to do business by the municipality or county, where applicable, in which such places of business are located. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held or is being held or the sponsor of such contest or event may charge or may authorize, in writing, any person to charge a service charge for the sale of such ticket, privilege, or license of admission in addition to the face value of the ticket. Such writing granting authority to another shall specify the amount of the service charge to be charged for the sale of each ticket, privilege, or license of admission.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event that is described in Code Section 43-4B-30 , a sponsor of such a contest or event may contractually restrict the resale of a ticket to such contest or event by giving notice of such restriction on the back of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event, an owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such contest or event is to be held or is being held may contractually restrict the resale of the right of occupancy of any specific suite, seat, or seating area by giving notice in writing of such restriction.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event that is described in Code Section 43-4B-30 , a sponsor of such a contest or event may contractually restrict the resale of a ticket to such contest or event by giving notice of such restriction on the back of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event, an owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such contest or event is to be held or is being held may contractually restrict the resale of the right of occupancy of any specific suite, seat, or seating area by giving notice in writing of such restriction.
O.C.G.A. § 43-29-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-29-12
Status: in_force

The board shall refuse to issue its certificate of registration and may revoke its certificate of registration issued to any person who is not of good moral character, who commits an act involving moral turpitude, who is guilty of highly unprofessional conduct, or whose certificate was issued through error, fraud, or perjury, provided that in all such cases the board shall serve written notice of the charges on such accused person at least ten days prior to the date set for hearing, and such person shall be notified to appear before the board to answer the charges at such time and place as the board may direct. Such notice shall plainly set forth the charges made and shall notify the accused person to appear to answer the same. On such hearing, if the charges are found true, the accused having the right to produce witnesses in his behalf and cross-examine those testifying against him, the board shall render judgment against him.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-16 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-16
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-16
Status: in_force

(a) If an appraiser changes a residence or place of business address, such appraiser shall notify the board, in writing, within 30 days of such change.

(a) If an appraiser changes a residence or place of business address, such appraiser shall notify the board, in writing, within 30 days of such change.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an appraiser from engaging in the practice of real estate appraisal activity as a professional corporation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 14, the “Georgia Professional Corporation Act.”

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an appraiser from engaging in the practice of real estate appraisal activity as a professional corporation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 14, the “Georgia Professional Corporation Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-12-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-12-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12-7
Status: in_force

The commissioner of veterans service, upon request of the mayor or other executive officer of any municipality of this state, shall furnish such municipality with information as to the payment of income taxes by applicants for exemption under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21a-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 43-21a-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21A-10
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-7 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-7
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-7
Status: in_force

The board by rule or regulation shall be authorized to charge an examination fee, license fee, license renewal fee, or similar fee and may establish the amount of the fee to be charged by rule or regulation. Fees shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged by the board shall approximate the total of the direct and indirect costs for the operation of the board. Fees may be refunded for good cause, as determined by the executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-41 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-41
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-41
Status: in_force

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act.”

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act.”

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall issue a special license to qualifying physicians under the terms and conditions set forth in this Code section. The special license shall only be issued to a person who: (1) Is currently licensed to practice medicine in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or (2) Is retired from the practice of medicine and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement, maintained full licensure in good standing in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States. As used in this subsection, the term “ unrestricted ” means that no restrictions have been placed on a physician's license by the board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by the board on a physician, and a physician is not under probation or suspension by the board.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall issue a special license to qualifying physicians under the terms and conditions set forth in this Code section. The special license shall only be issued to a person who:

(1) Is currently licensed to practice medicine in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or

(1) Is currently licensed to practice medicine in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing; or

(2) Is retired from the practice of medicine and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement, maintained full licensure in good standing in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States.

(2) Is retired from the practice of medicine and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement, maintained full licensure in good standing in any medical-licensing jurisdiction in the United States.

As used in this subsection, the term “ unrestricted ” means that no restrictions have been placed on a physician's license by the board, no sanctions or disciplinary actions have been imposed by the board on a physician, and a physician is not under probation or suspension by the board.

(c) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice medicine only in the noncompensated employ of persons that provide medical services only to indigent patients in medically underserved or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31.

(c) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice medicine only in the noncompensated employ of persons that provide medical services only to indigent patients in medically underserved or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31.

(d) The person applying for the special license under this Code section shall submit to the board a copy of his or her medical degree, a copy of his or her license in his or her current or previous licensing and regulating jurisdiction, and a notarized statement from the employing agency, institution, corporation, association, or health care program, on a form prescribed by the board, whereby he or she agrees unequivocally not to receive compensation for any medical services he or she may render while in possession of the special license.

(d) The person applying for the special license under this Code section shall submit to the board a copy of his or her medical degree, a copy of his or her license in his or her current or previous licensing and regulating jurisdiction, and a notarized statement from the employing agency, institution, corporation, association, or health care program, on a form prescribed by the board, whereby he or she agrees unequivocally not to receive compensation for any medical services he or she may render while in possession of the special license.

(e) The examination by the board, any application fees, and all licensure and renewal fees shall be waived for the holder of the special license under this Code section and do not apply to such person.

(e) The examination by the board, any application fees, and all licensure and renewal fees shall be waived for the holder of the special license under this Code section and do not apply to such person.

(f) If at the time application is made for the special license the physician is not in compliance with the continuing medical education requirements established by the board, such person must document such compliance before a special license is issued.

(f) If at the time application is made for the special license the physician is not in compliance with the continuing medical education requirements established by the board, such person must document such compliance before a special license is issued.

(g)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing medicine under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 . (2) The liability of persons practicing medicine pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(g)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing medicine under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 .

(g)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing medicine under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers for such practice shall be governed by Code Section 51-1-29.1 .

(2) The liability of persons practicing medicine pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(2) The liability of persons practicing medicine pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section and the liability of their employers shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

(h) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the holder of the special license provided for in this Code section to perform surgery or any surgical procedure.

(h) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the holder of the special license provided for in this Code section to perform surgery or any surgical procedure.

(i) This Code section, being in derogation of the common law, shall be strictly construed.

(i) This Code section, being in derogation of the common law, shall be strictly construed.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-19
Status: in_force

As cumulative of any other remedy or criminal prosecution, whenever it appears to the board that any person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation is or has been violating any of the provisions of this article, or the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, or any of the laws of this state relating to the practice of architecture, the board, on its own motion, may bring an action in its own name in the superior courts of this state alleging the facts and praying for a temporary restraining order and an injunction against such person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, restraining him, her, or it from violating such law, order, rule, or regulation. Upon proof of such facts, the court shall issue a restraining order or injunction, or both, without requiring allegation or proof that the petitioner therefor has no adequate remedy at law.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-24
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions in addition to the actions described in Code Sections 43-3-21 , 43-3-22 , and 43-3-25 for any of the causes described in Code Sections 43-3-21 , 43-3-22 , and 43-3-25 : (1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; (2) Administer a public or private reprimand, provided that a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; (3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition that may be attached to the restoration of such license; (4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; (5) Revoke any license; (6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct; (7) Impose on a licensee or applicant fees or charges in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for the administrative and legal costs incurred by the board in conducting an investigative or disciplinary proceeding; (8) Require the licensee to complete successfully the specific courses or types of continuing professional education as specified by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-3-19 or pass special examinations as specified by the board, all at the cost and expense of the licensee; (9) Require the licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a preissuance review prior to the issuance of any future reports, in a manner and for a duration as set by the board by a reviewer selected by the board at the licensee's cost and expense; (10) Require a licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a peer review of its accounting and auditing practices upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the board at the cost and expense of such licensee; or (11) Impose a civil penalty pursuant to Code Section 43-3-25 .

(a) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-23 , the board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions in addition to the actions described in Code Sections 43-3-21 , 43-3-22 , and 43-3-25 for any of the causes described in Code Sections 43-3-21 , 43-3-22 , and 43-3-25 :

(1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant;

(1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant;

(2) Administer a public or private reprimand, provided that a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee;

(2) Administer a public or private reprimand, provided that a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee;

(3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition that may be attached to the restoration of such license;

(3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition that may be attached to the restoration of such license;

(4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public;

(4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public;

(5) Revoke any license;

(5) Revoke any license;

(6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct;

(6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct;

(7) Impose on a licensee or applicant fees or charges in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for the administrative and legal costs incurred by the board in conducting an investigative or disciplinary proceeding;

(7) Impose on a licensee or applicant fees or charges in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for the administrative and legal costs incurred by the board in conducting an investigative or disciplinary proceeding;

(8) Require the licensee to complete successfully the specific courses or types of continuing professional education as specified by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-3-19 or pass special examinations as specified by the board, all at the cost and expense of the licensee;

(8) Require the licensee to complete successfully the specific courses or types of continuing professional education as specified by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-3-19 or pass special examinations as specified by the board, all at the cost and expense of the licensee;

(9) Require the licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a preissuance review prior to the issuance of any future reports, in a manner and for a duration as set by the board by a reviewer selected by the board at the licensee's cost and expense;

(9) Require the licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a preissuance review prior to the issuance of any future reports, in a manner and for a duration as set by the board by a reviewer selected by the board at the licensee's cost and expense;

(10) Require a licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a peer review of its accounting and auditing practices upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the board at the cost and expense of such licensee; or

(10) Require a licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a peer review of its accounting and auditing practices upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the board at the cost and expense of such licensee; or

(11) Impose a civil penalty pursuant to Code Section 43-3-25 .

(11) Impose a civil penalty pursuant to Code Section 43-3-25 .

(b) In addition to and in conjunction with the actions described in subsection (a) of this Code section, the board may make a finding adverse to the licensee or applicant but withhold imposition of judgment and penalty or it may impose the judgment and penalty but suspend enforcement thereof and place the licensee on probation, which may be vacated upon noncompliance with such reasonable terms as the board may impose.

(b) In addition to and in conjunction with the actions described in subsection (a) of this Code section, the board may make a finding adverse to the licensee or applicant but withhold imposition of judgment and penalty or it may impose the judgment and penalty but suspend enforcement thereof and place the licensee on probation, which may be vacated upon noncompliance with such reasonable terms as the board may impose.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-3
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from its members a president and such other officers as the board in its discretion may see fit.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-11
Status: in_force

An applicant for the professional engineer's examination shall designate the special branch of engineering in which the applicant proposes to engage. The scope of the professional engineer's examination administered to him or her shall be prescribed by the board with respect to that branch of engineering, with special reference to the applicant's ability to design and supervise engineering work so as to ensure the safety of life, health, and property.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-13 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-13
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-13
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the several sheriffs, their deputies, and the constables to serve any and all lawful orders and subpoenas of the board. The board may also appoint any other person to serve any decision, order, or subpoena of the board, and it shall be that person's duty to execute the same.

(a) It shall be the duty of the several sheriffs, their deputies, and the constables to serve any and all lawful orders and subpoenas of the board. The board may also appoint any other person to serve any decision, order, or subpoena of the board, and it shall be that person's duty to execute the same.

(b) All orders and processes of the board shall be signed and attested by the executive director or the president of the board in the name of the board with its seal attached; and any notice or legal process necessary to be served upon the board may be served upon the executive director.

(b) All orders and processes of the board shall be signed and attested by the executive director or the president of the board in the name of the board with its seal attached; and any notice or legal process necessary to be served upon the board may be served upon the executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 43-7a-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7A / Section 43-7a-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-7A-8
Status: in_force

A board certified behavior analyst or a board certified assistant behavior analyst residing and practicing in another state who temporarily provides applied behavior analysis services in this state to a resident of this state may apply for a temporary license to practice behavior analysis in this state. A temporary behavior analysis license may be issued only if the behavior analysis services are to be delivered during a limited and defined period of not more than a total of 30 days within a calendar year or shorter term otherwise approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-55 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-55
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-55
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of an embalmer's license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations or by others the board deems appropriate.

(a) The board shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of an embalmer's license under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not less than ten hours biennially. The board shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations or by others the board deems appropriate.

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

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

(c) The continuing education requirement pursuant to this Code section shall be waived for persons who hold an inactive license or for licensed individuals over the age of 65.

(c) The continuing education requirement pursuant to this Code section shall be waived for persons who hold an inactive license or for licensed individuals over the age of 65.

(d) An embalmer who is also a licensed funeral director and who completes the continuing education requirements for funeral directors pursuant to Code Section 43-18-56 shall not be required to complete additional continuing education requirements pursuant to this Code section.

(d) An embalmer who is also a licensed funeral director and who completes the continuing education requirements for funeral directors pursuant to Code Section 43-18-56 shall not be required to complete additional continuing education requirements pursuant to this Code section.

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

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

(f) This Code section shall apply to each licensing renewal cycle which begins after the 1996 renewal.

(f) This Code section shall apply to each licensing renewal cycle which begins after the 1996 renewal.
O.C.G.A. § 43-25-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-25-3
Status: in_force

Application for a license to operate or conduct a racetrack or other place for the holding of motor vehicle races or exhibitions shall be made in writing to the Safety Fire Commissioner on a form prescribed by or furnished by the Safety Fire Commissioner. The application form shall require a full and complete address of the track or other place desired to be licensed, the name and address of the licensee, and the name and address of the promoter of such race or exhibition and shall contain such further information as the Safety Fire Commissioner may require in order to comply with Code Section 43-25-4 . Such application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $150.00.
O.C.G.A. § 43-3-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 43-3-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-3-11
Status: in_force

Any individual who has received a certificate as a certified public accountant from the board and who holds a license may be styled and known as a “certified public accountant.” Any certified public accountant may also be known as a “public accountant.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-18
Status: in_force

The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the signed complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer and shall have power to censure such licensee or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever such license has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation or the licensee has been found guilty of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Making any substantial misrepresentation while describing any property, real or personal; using any false, deceptive, misleading, or untruthful advertising; or making any statements, either in person or through any form of advertising, which may create false or unjustified expectations of the services to be performed;

(1) Making any substantial misrepresentation while describing any property, real or personal; using any false, deceptive, misleading, or untruthful advertising; or making any statements, either in person or through any form of advertising, which may create false or unjustified expectations of the services to be performed;

(2) Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making false promises through agents or advertising an auction to be an absolute auction, but conducting it as an auction with reserve or otherwise;

(2) Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making false promises through agents or advertising an auction to be an absolute auction, but conducting it as an auction with reserve or otherwise;

(3) Failing to account for or remit, within 30 days unless otherwise provided by contract, any money belonging to others that comes into his or her possession, commingling funds of others with his or her own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account;

(3) Failing to account for or remit, within 30 days unless otherwise provided by contract, any money belonging to others that comes into his or her possession, commingling funds of others with his or her own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account;

(4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(5) Violation of any rule or regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the commission;

(5) Violation of any rule or regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the commission;

(6) Any conduct of any auctioneer which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, incompetency, or untruthfulness;

(6) Any conduct of any auctioneer which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, incompetency, or untruthfulness;

(7) Any conduct of an auctioneer which demonstrates improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings;

(7) Any conduct of an auctioneer which demonstrates improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings;

(8) Having had any license to practice a business or profession revoked, suspended, annulled, or sanctioned, or otherwise having had any disciplinary action taken by any other licensing authority in this or any other state; or

(8) Having had any license to practice a business or profession revoked, suspended, annulled, or sanctioned, or otherwise having had any disciplinary action taken by any other licensing authority in this or any other state; or

(9) Knowingly making any misleading, false, or deceptive statement on any application for a license under this chapter.

(9) Knowingly making any misleading, false, or deceptive statement on any application for a license under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12a-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12A / Section 43-12a-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12A-9
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is authorized to prescribe, by rule, standards for the eligibility, conduct, and equipment required for a person to be licensed to operate a provider center and to adopt other reasonable rules and regulations to carry out this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, violations that are minor in nature and committed by a person, firm, or corporation shall be punished only by a written reprimand unless the person, firm, or corporation fails to remedy the violation within 30 days, in which case an administrative fine, not to exceed $250.00, may be issued.

(a) The commissioner is authorized to prescribe, by rule, standards for the eligibility, conduct, and equipment required for a person to be licensed to operate a provider center and to adopt other reasonable rules and regulations to carry out this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, violations that are minor in nature and committed by a person, firm, or corporation shall be punished only by a written reprimand unless the person, firm, or corporation fails to remedy the violation within 30 days, in which case an administrative fine, not to exceed $250.00, may be issued.

(b) The commissioner shall have the authority to assess, after a hearing, an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation against any provider center, agent, or employee that fails to comply with any requirement imposed by or pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The commissioner shall have the authority to assess, after a hearing, an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation against any provider center, agent, or employee that fails to comply with any requirement imposed by or pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person, firm, or corporation who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a final order or action of the commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All fines recovered under this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury. The commissioner may file in the superior court: (1) Wherein the person under order resides; (2) If such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business; or (3) In the county wherein the violation occurred a certified copy of a final order of the commissioner, whether unappealed from or affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, and cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the commissioner with respect to any violation of this chapter or any order, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person, firm, or corporation who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a final order or action of the commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All fines recovered under this Code section shall be paid into the state treasury. The commissioner may file in the superior court:

(1) Wherein the person under order resides;

(1) Wherein the person under order resides;

(2) If such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business; or

(2) If such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business; or

(3) In the county wherein the violation occurred

(3) In the county wherein the violation occurred

a certified copy of a final order of the commissioner, whether unappealed from or affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, and cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the commissioner with respect to any violation of this chapter or any order, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34a-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34A / Section 43-34a-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34A-4
Status: in_force

Any person or entity has the right to receive a physician profile from the board upon request. Requests for physician profiles shall be accepted by the board by telephone, in writing, or by e-mail. The person or entity requesting the profile shall provide the name of the physician for whom a profile is sought. The board may charge a nominal fee for copying as is permitted under subsection (c) of Code Section 50-18-71 . The board shall not require the person or entity requesting a physician's profile to use a specific request form or provide a statement of reason for requesting the profile. The board shall not be required to prepare reports, summaries, or compilations of profiles not in existence at the time of the request. The board shall keep both the identity of the person or entity who requests a physician's profile and the request confidential. The board must respond to all requests within three business days by sending a copy of the physician profile to the requester. Fees may be charged in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 50-18-71 . A physician may make available his or her current unaltered board approved profile to the patients in his or her practice. The physician may not knowingly disperse a profile that does not disclose recent disciplinary actions, criminal convictions, revocations or restriction of hospital privileges, settlements, medical malpractice judgments, or arbitration awards as set forth in paragraphs (11) through (17) of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-34A-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-10-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10-14
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a cosmetologist under a master cosmetologist, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience and has held a certificate of registration as a master cosmetologist for at least 36 months. In addition, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a cosmetologist under an instructor in a school of cosmetology who has been a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of hair designer under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a certificate of registration as a hair designer, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of hair design who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of esthetics under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a certificate of registration as an esthetician, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of esthetics who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a nail technician under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a nail technician certificate of registration, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of nail care who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning barbering under a barber holding a master barber certificate of registration, provided that such master barber has had at least 18 months' experience or under an instructor in a school of barbering who has held a certificate of registration as a master barber for a period for at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices, and has registered under this chapter.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a cosmetologist under a master cosmetologist, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience and has held a certificate of registration as a master cosmetologist for at least 36 months. In addition, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a cosmetologist under an instructor in a school of cosmetology who has been a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of hair designer under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a certificate of registration as a hair designer, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of hair design who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of esthetics under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a certificate of registration as an esthetician, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of esthetics who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning the occupation of a nail technician under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate of registration or a nail technician certificate of registration, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of nail care who has held a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any individual at least 16 years of age from learning barbering under a barber holding a master barber certificate of registration, provided that such master barber has had at least 18 months' experience or under an instructor in a school of barbering who has held a certificate of registration as a master barber for a period for at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices, and has registered under this chapter.

(b) Every beauty shop, beauty salon, and barber shop owner shall have the responsibility for registering apprentices with the division director. The shop of salon owner shall file a statement in writing, showing the apprentice's name and the address of the shop. The board shall have the authority to require the shop or salon owner or master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or master barber who is supervising the apprentice to furnish to the board the number of hours completed by the apprentice. The shop or salon owner shall remit to the division director a fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation for the registration of the apprentice. The apprentice shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in which he or she is permitted to practice barbering or the occupation of a cosmetologist. The certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of four years. A certificate of registration authorizing a person to learn barbering or the occupation of a cosmetologist under a cosmetologist, master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or master barber shall not be renewed; and, upon the expiration of certificate of registration issued, such person shall not be permitted to practice in any capacity.

(b) Every beauty shop, beauty salon, and barber shop owner shall have the responsibility for registering apprentices with the division director. The shop of salon owner shall file a statement in writing, showing the apprentice's name and the address of the shop. The board shall have the authority to require the shop or salon owner or master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or master barber who is supervising the apprentice to furnish to the board the number of hours completed by the apprentice. The shop or salon owner shall remit to the division director a fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation for the registration of the apprentice. The apprentice shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in which he or she is permitted to practice barbering or the occupation of a cosmetologist. The certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of four years. A certificate of registration authorizing a person to learn barbering or the occupation of a cosmetologist under a cosmetologist, master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or master barber shall not be renewed; and, upon the expiration of certificate of registration issued, such person shall not be permitted to practice in any capacity.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, the board shall be authorized to waive any education requirements under this Code section in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate with respect to any applicant who was enrolled in a board approved school or had completed a board approved study course.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, the board shall be authorized to waive any education requirements under this Code section in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate with respect to any applicant who was enrolled in a board approved school or had completed a board approved study course.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-8-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-8-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-8.1
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Code section only, “division” means the “Division of Low-voltage Contractors.”

(a) For purposes of this Code section only, “division” means the “Division of Low-voltage Contractors.”

(b) No person shall engage in alarm system, general system, or telecommunication system low-voltage contracting unless such person has a valid license therefor from the Division of Low-voltage Contracting.

(b) No person shall engage in alarm system, general system, or telecommunication system low-voltage contracting unless such person has a valid license therefor from the Division of Low-voltage Contracting.

(c) Any person desiring to qualify under the provisions of this subsection who meets the requirements of this subsection, submits proper application prior to and including December 31, 1984, and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter shall be issued a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license without examination. An individual desiring to obtain Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to telecommunication systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to alarm systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to general systems. Each such affidavit for licensure shall describe in detail the installation of at least three complete low-voltage wiring jobs which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in the area of licensure requested for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to alarm and telecommunication systems and which describes in detail the installation of at least six complete low-voltage wiring jobs, three in alarm and three in telecommunication systems, which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in those areas for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application.

(c) Any person desiring to qualify under the provisions of this subsection who meets the requirements of this subsection, submits proper application prior to and including December 31, 1984, and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter shall be issued a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license without examination. An individual desiring to obtain Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to telecommunication systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to alarm systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to general systems. Each such affidavit for licensure shall describe in detail the installation of at least three complete low-voltage wiring jobs which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in the area of licensure requested for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U license shall submit to the division an affidavit which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to alarm and telecommunication systems and which describes in detail the installation of at least six complete low-voltage wiring jobs, three in alarm and three in telecommunication systems, which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in those areas for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application.

(d) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations desiring to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting after December 31, 1984, shall take the examination and qualify under this Code section before engaging in such vocation.

(d) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations desiring to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting after December 31, 1984, shall take the examination and qualify under this Code section before engaging in such vocation.

(e) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of low-voltage contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons, actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, who have valid licenses issued to them as provided in this chapter. In cases where a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation has more than one office location from which low-voltage contracting is performed, at least one person stationed in each branch office of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, engaged in the performance of low-voltage contracting on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage wiring systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such branch office locations, shall have a valid license issued as provided in this Code section.

(e) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of low-voltage contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons, actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, who have valid licenses issued to them as provided in this chapter. In cases where a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation has more than one office location from which low-voltage contracting is performed, at least one person stationed in each branch office of such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, engaged in the performance of low-voltage contracting on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage wiring systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such branch office locations, shall have a valid license issued as provided in this Code section.

(f) It shall be the duty of all partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations qualified under this Code section to notify the division, in accordance with board rules, of severance of connection with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation of any person or persons upon whom the qualification of any such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rested.

(f) It shall be the duty of all partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations qualified under this Code section to notify the division, in accordance with board rules, of severance of connection with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation of any person or persons upon whom the qualification of any such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rested.

(g) All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this Code section and all applicants for renewal of licenses under this Code section shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by the division, which form shall show whether or not the applicant is an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation and, if a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the names and addresses of the partners or members or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the division in its discretion may require. All forms of application for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the applicant, if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, still has connected with it a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division.

(g) All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this Code section and all applicants for renewal of licenses under this Code section shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by the division, which form shall show whether or not the applicant is an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation and, if a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the names and addresses of the partners or members or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the division in its discretion may require. All forms of application for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the applicant, if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, still has connected with it a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division.

(h) The division shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. The division shall notify such governing authorities that after December 31, 1984, any person desiring a license to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter.

(h) The division shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. The division shall notify such governing authorities that after December 31, 1984, any person desiring a license to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-8
Status: in_force

(a) Every charitable organization, paid solicitor, or solicitor agent required to be registered under this Code section, at the time of any solicitation that occurs in or from this state, shall include the following disclosures: (1) The name and location of the paid solicitor and solicitor agent, if any; (2) The name and location of the charitable organization for which the solicitation is being made; (3) That the following information will be sent upon request: (A) A full and fair description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out and, if different, a full and fair description of the programs and activities of the charitable organization on whose behalf the solicitation is being carried out; and (B) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5 ; and (4) If made by a solicitor agent or paid solicitor, that the solicitation is being made by a paid solicitor on behalf of the charitable organization and not by a volunteer and inform the person being solicited that the contract disclosing the financial arrangements between the paid solicitor and the charity is on file with and available from the Secretary of State.

(a) Every charitable organization, paid solicitor, or solicitor agent required to be registered under this Code section, at the time of any solicitation that occurs in or from this state, shall include the following disclosures:

(1) The name and location of the paid solicitor and solicitor agent, if any;

(1) The name and location of the paid solicitor and solicitor agent, if any;

(2) The name and location of the charitable organization for which the solicitation is being made;

(2) The name and location of the charitable organization for which the solicitation is being made;

(3) That the following information will be sent upon request: (A) A full and fair description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out and, if different, a full and fair description of the programs and activities of the charitable organization on whose behalf the solicitation is being carried out; and (B) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5 ; and

(3) That the following information will be sent upon request:

(A) A full and fair description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out and, if different, a full and fair description of the programs and activities of the charitable organization on whose behalf the solicitation is being carried out; and

(A) A full and fair description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out and, if different, a full and fair description of the programs and activities of the charitable organization on whose behalf the solicitation is being carried out; and

(B) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5 ; and

(B) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5 ; and

(4) If made by a solicitor agent or paid solicitor, that the solicitation is being made by a paid solicitor on behalf of the charitable organization and not by a volunteer and inform the person being solicited that the contract disclosing the financial arrangements between the paid solicitor and the charity is on file with and available from the Secretary of State.

(4) If made by a solicitor agent or paid solicitor, that the solicitation is being made by a paid solicitor on behalf of the charitable organization and not by a volunteer and inform the person being solicited that the contract disclosing the financial arrangements between the paid solicitor and the charity is on file with and available from the Secretary of State.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to charitable solicitations subject to and in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 43-17-8.1 .

(b) This Code section shall not apply to charitable solicitations subject to and in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 43-17-8.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-23 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-23
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-23
Status: repealed

For the purpose of better protection of life and health, preventing the spread of contagious, communicable, and infectious diseases, and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing and the care and disposition of dead human bodies, the board is authorized:

(1) To prescribe a standard of proficiency as to the qualifications and fitness of those engaged in and who may engage in the practice of embalming or funeral directing and the care and disposition of dead human bodies;

(1) To prescribe a standard of proficiency as to the qualifications and fitness of those engaged in and who may engage in the practice of embalming or funeral directing and the care and disposition of dead human bodies;

(2) To revoke the license of any embalmer or funeral director for incompetency, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, violation of this article, failure to observe the standards of proficiency or rules and regulations promulgated by the board, or any other cause as provided in this article;

(2) To revoke the license of any embalmer or funeral director for incompetency, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, violation of this article, failure to observe the standards of proficiency or rules and regulations promulgated by the board, or any other cause as provided in this article;

(3) To fix and prescribe rules and regulations governing the business or profession of funeral directing and the business or profession of embalming;

(3) To fix and prescribe rules and regulations governing the business or profession of funeral directing and the business or profession of embalming;

(4) To fix and prescribe standards of sanitation to be observed in the embalming of dead human bodies or cremation of dead human bodies;

(4) To fix and prescribe standards of sanitation to be observed in the embalming of dead human bodies or cremation of dead human bodies;

(5) To regulate and control the business or profession of funeral directing or embalming;

(5) To regulate and control the business or profession of funeral directing or embalming;

(6) To fix and prescribe minimum standards of general appearance of funeral establishments or crematories;

(6) To fix and prescribe minimum standards of general appearance of funeral establishments or crematories;

(7) To adopt a common seal; and

(7) To adopt a common seal; and

(8) To make and promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state for the regulation of such board and for the practice of embalming and funeral directing within this state. All rules and regulations of the board existing immediately prior to April 11, 1990, which are not inconsistent with this article shall continue in effect until repealed, amended, or otherwise changed by the board.

(8) To make and promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state for the regulation of such board and for the practice of embalming and funeral directing within this state. All rules and regulations of the board existing immediately prior to April 11, 1990, which are not inconsistent with this article shall continue in effect until repealed, amended, or otherwise changed by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-1
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Structural Pest Control Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-22-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-22-4
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation or officer thereof or agent or employee of such person, firm, or corporation who is engaged in business as a junk dealer to enter upon the lands of another person, without the written consent of the owner or tenant in possession of such land, for the purpose of buying junk, or soliciting for the purpose of buying junk, or, after entering upon such land, to purchase or offer to purchase junk in any manner whatsoever.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Guest” means a person who pays a fee to the keeper of an inn for the purpose of entertainment at that inn.

(1) “Guest” means a person who pays a fee to the keeper of an inn for the purpose of entertainment at that inn.

(2) “Inn” means all taverns, hotels, and houses of public general entertainment for guests.

(2) “Inn” means all taverns, hotels, and houses of public general entertainment for guests.