O.C.G.A. § 43-39-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39 / Section 43-39-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39-1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

(1) “ Board ” means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

(2) “ Mental abilities ” means abilities that are psychological in nature and are related to the practice of psychology.

(2) “ Mental abilities ” means abilities that are psychological in nature and are related to the practice of psychology.

(3) “ Neuropsychological functioning ” means the psychological manifestations of brain functioning. Neuropsychological functioning includes but is not limited to sensory motor functioning, attention, concentration, memory, language, abstraction, problem solving, visual-spatial ability, executive functioning, and personality.

(3) “ Neuropsychological functioning ” means the psychological manifestations of brain functioning. Neuropsychological functioning includes but is not limited to sensory motor functioning, attention, concentration, memory, language, abstraction, problem solving, visual-spatial ability, executive functioning, and personality.

(4) “ Neuropsychology ” means the subspecialty of psychology concerned with the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the diagnosis of brain pathology through the use of psychological tests and assessment techniques.

(4) “ Neuropsychology ” means the subspecialty of psychology concerned with the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the diagnosis of brain pathology through the use of psychological tests and assessment techniques.

(5) “ Personality characteristics ” means personality characteristics that are psychological in nature and related to the practice of psychology.

(5) “ Personality characteristics ” means personality characteristics that are psychological in nature and related to the practice of psychology.

(6) “ Psychological testing ” means the use of assessment instruments to both: (A) Measure mental abilities, personality characteristics, or neuropsychological functioning; and (B) Diagnose, evaluate, classify, or render opinions regarding mental and nervous disorders and illnesses, including, but not limited to, organic brain disorders, brain damage, and other neuropsychological conditions.

(6) “ Psychological testing ” means the use of assessment instruments to both:

(A) Measure mental abilities, personality characteristics, or neuropsychological functioning; and

(A) Measure mental abilities, personality characteristics, or neuropsychological functioning; and

(B) Diagnose, evaluate, classify, or render opinions regarding mental and nervous disorders and illnesses, including, but not limited to, organic brain disorders, brain damage, and other neuropsychological conditions.

(B) Diagnose, evaluate, classify, or render opinions regarding mental and nervous disorders and illnesses, including, but not limited to, organic brain disorders, brain damage, and other neuropsychological conditions.

(7) “ To practice psychology ” or “ practice of psychology ” means to render or offer to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public for a fee or any remuneration, monetary or otherwise, any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology, including, but not limited to, diagnosing and treating mental and nervous disorders and illnesses; rendering opinions concerning diagnoses of mental disorders, including, but not limited to, organic brain disorders and brain damage; engaging in neuropsychology; engaging in psychotherapy; interviewing, administering, and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics, including, but not limited to, psychological testing, for such purposes as psychological classification or evaluation or for educational or vocational placement, or for such purposes as psychological counseling, guidance, or readjustment. When engaged in the practice of psychology, licensed psychologists may describe or label any testing, assessment, or evaluation they conduct within the scope of practice described in this Code section as “psychological” in nature; provided, however, that any such description or labeling shall not be construed to alter the meaning of psychological testing as defined in paragraph (6) of this Code section and in paragraph (9) of Code Section 43-39-7 . Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon or restricting the practice of medicine as defined in the laws of this state.

(7) “ To practice psychology ” or “ practice of psychology ” means to render or offer to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public for a fee or any remuneration, monetary or otherwise, any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology, including, but not limited to, diagnosing and treating mental and nervous disorders and illnesses; rendering opinions concerning diagnoses of mental disorders, including, but not limited to, organic brain disorders and brain damage; engaging in neuropsychology; engaging in psychotherapy; interviewing, administering, and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics, including, but not limited to, psychological testing, for such purposes as psychological classification or evaluation or for educational or vocational placement, or for such purposes as psychological counseling, guidance, or readjustment. When engaged in the practice of psychology, licensed psychologists may describe or label any testing, assessment, or evaluation they conduct within the scope of practice described in this Code section as “psychological” in nature; provided, however, that any such description or labeling shall not be construed to alter the meaning of psychological testing as defined in paragraph (6) of this Code section and in paragraph (9) of Code Section 43-39-7 . Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon or restricting the practice of medicine as defined in the laws of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-310 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-310
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-310
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-38-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-38-12
Status: in_force

All hearings required to be conducted by the board shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; and all rules and regulations of the board shall be adopted and promulgated in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 43-12-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 43-12-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-12-6
Status: in_force

The commissioner of veterans service may cancel or suspend certificates of exemption at any time when it shall appear that the holder has become physically or financially ineligible to claim the exemption, that the certificate of exemption was procured through fraud or mistake, or that the person to whom such certificate was issued has permitted another to enjoy the benefits of such exemption. Any suspension or cancellation of the certificate of exemption may be made only after affording the person concerned an opportunity to be heard either by counsel or pro se. Service of ten days' written notice of the time and place the commissioner of veterans service expects to hear and determine the question of such suspension or cancellation shall be deemed sufficient notice when delivered by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery or by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, constable, or police officer of any county or municipality of this state; and evidence of such service shall be deemed sufficient on proof of the receipt by the person concerned of the registered or certified item in which notice has been mailed or the return of service of any other officer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-15
Status: in_force

Any licensee who purchases a wrecked or salvage motor vehicle or rebuilds a wrecked or salvage motor vehicle shall fully comply with Chapter 3 of Title 40, the “Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act,” regarding titling and inspection of salvage and rebuilt vehicles, and shall comply with any rules and regulations adopted by the state revenue commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-1
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-20
Status: in_force

Any person violating Code Section 43-10A-19 or Code Section 43-10A-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense or by imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-15
Status: in_force

(a) As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser's license on or before December 31, 2015, the individual must provide proof to the board that such individual has successfully completed 14 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the board.

(a) As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser's license on or before December 31, 2015, the individual must provide proof to the board that such individual has successfully completed 14 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the board.

(b) As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser's license on or after January 1, 2016, the individual must provide proof to the board that such individual has successfully completed 20 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the board.

(b) As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser's license on or after January 1, 2016, the individual must provide proof to the board that such individual has successfully completed 20 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the board.

(c) The board may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the continuing education requirement.

(c) The board may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the continuing education requirement.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-52 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-52
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-52
Status: in_force

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Act.”

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Act.”

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

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall issue a special license to qualifying dentists and dental hygienists under the terms and conditions set forth in this Code section and pursuant to requirements which may be set forth in the rules and regulations of the board. The special license shall only be issued to a person who:

(1) Is retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement, maintained full unrestricted licensure in good standing in dentistry or dental hygiene in any state; or

(1) Is retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene and not currently engaged in such practice either full time or part time and has, prior to retirement, maintained full unrestricted licensure in good standing in dentistry or dental hygiene in any state; or

(2) Is currently licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in any licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing.

(2) Is currently licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in any licensing jurisdiction in the United States and whose license is unrestricted and in good standing.

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

(c) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice dentistry or dental hygiene 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 dentistry or dental hygiene services only to indigent patients in areas which are underserved by dentists or dental hygienists or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. The practice of dental hygiene by a dental hygienist awarded a special license under this Code section shall be governed by Code Section 43-11-74 .

(c) The special licensee shall be permitted to practice dentistry or dental hygiene 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 dentistry or dental hygiene services only to indigent patients in areas which are underserved by dentists or dental hygienists or critical need population areas of the state, as determined by the board, or pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. The practice of dental hygiene by a dental hygienist awarded a special license under this Code section shall be governed by Code Section 43-11-74 .

(d) The person applying for the special license under this Code section shall submit to the board 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 dentistry or dental hygiene 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 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 dentistry or dental hygiene 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 may be waived for the holder of the special license under this Code section.

(e) The examination by the 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) If, at the time application is made for the special license, the dentist or dental hygienist is not in compliance with the continuing education requirements established by the board for dentists or dental hygienists in this state, the dentist or dental hygienist may be issued a nonrenewable temporary license to practice for six months provided the applicant is otherwise qualified for such license.

(f) If, at the time application is made for the special license, the dentist or dental hygienist is not in compliance with the continuing education requirements established by the board for dentists or dental hygienists in this state, the dentist or dental hygienist may be issued a nonrenewable temporary license to practice for six months provided the applicant is otherwise qualified for such license.

(g)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the liability of persons practicing dentistry or dental hygiene 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 dentistry or dental hygiene pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section 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 dentistry or dental hygiene 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 dentistry or dental hygiene 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 dentistry or dental hygiene pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 under and in compliance with a special license issued under this Code section shall be governed by the provisions of such article.

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

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

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

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

(i) Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute consent for performance of a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including but not limited to classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of a background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-20-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Apprentice dispenser's permit” means a temporary nonrenewable one-year permit issued while the applicant is in apprenticeship under a licensed dispenser in order to become a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

(1) “Apprentice dispenser's permit” means a temporary nonrenewable one-year permit issued while the applicant is in apprenticeship under a licensed dispenser in order to become a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

(2) “Board” means the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers.

(2) “Board” means the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers.

(3) “Dealer's license” means the license required for each office, store, or location established or maintained for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in this state.

(3) “Dealer's license” means the license required for each office, store, or location established or maintained for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in this state.

(4) “Dispenser's license” means the license required for each individual who shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid instruments or devices to or for use by the eventual user thereof.

(4) “Dispenser's license” means the license required for each individual who shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid instruments or devices to or for use by the eventual user thereof.

(5) “Hearing aid device or instrument,” “hearing aid,” or “aid” means any wearable electronic instrument or device designed for or represented or offered for the purpose of compensating for defective human hearing, including parts, attachments, ear molds, and accessories, except batteries, cords, replacement tubing, and minor service limited to the removal of battery corrosion.

(5) “Hearing aid device or instrument,” “hearing aid,” or “aid” means any wearable electronic instrument or device designed for or represented or offered for the purpose of compensating for defective human hearing, including parts, attachments, ear molds, and accessories, except batteries, cords, replacement tubing, and minor service limited to the removal of battery corrosion.

(6) “License” means any license issued to hearing aid dealers or to hearing aid dispensers by the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers or by the division director on behalf of the board under this chapter.

(6) “License” means any license issued to hearing aid dealers or to hearing aid dispensers by the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers or by the division director on behalf of the board under this chapter.

(7) “Practice of dispensing hearing aids” means the providing of a hearing aid to a consumer by sale, rental, lease, or otherwise. A holder of a license or permit issued under this chapter shall be entitled to conduct testing and other procedures to determine suitability for use of a hearing aid, to determine hearing aid characteristics which properly compensate the hearing condition, to select suitable aids, to fit aids to the subject, and to counsel and instruct in the use thereof.

(7) “Practice of dispensing hearing aids” means the providing of a hearing aid to a consumer by sale, rental, lease, or otherwise. A holder of a license or permit issued under this chapter shall be entitled to conduct testing and other procedures to determine suitability for use of a hearing aid, to determine hearing aid characteristics which properly compensate the hearing condition, to select suitable aids, to fit aids to the subject, and to counsel and instruct in the use thereof.

(8) “Training permit” means a temporary renewable six-month permit issued while the applicant is in training, under the direct supervision and immediate observation of a licensed dispenser, to become a licensed dispenser.

(8) “Training permit” means a temporary renewable six-month permit issued while the applicant is in training, under the direct supervision and immediate observation of a licensed dispenser, to become a licensed dispenser.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-247 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-247
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-247
Status: in_force

The practice of providing cosmetic laser services is declared to be an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Such practice when engaged in by a person who is not licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner or otherwise licensed to practice a profession which is permitted under law to perform cosmetic laser services is declared to be harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board or the district attorney of the circuit where such unlicensed practice exists, or any person or organization having an interest therein, may bring a petition to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the superior court of the county where such unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain an injunction under this Code section to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law, or to allege or prove any special injury.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-15
Status: in_force

(a) No municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the state may issue a business license to any person to engage in the business of structural pest control unless the applicant therefor shall submit proof of his compliance with this chapter.

(a) No municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the state may issue a business license to any person to engage in the business of structural pest control unless the applicant therefor shall submit proof of his compliance with this chapter.

(b) Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48.

(b) Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-32 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 43-4-32
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4-32
Status: in_force

(a) Any person wishing to use the title “registered interior designer” shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer.

(a) Any person wishing to use the title “registered interior designer” shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer.

(b) Each applicant for certification as a registered interior designer shall meet the following requirements: (1) Is at least 21 years of age; (2) Has submitted a completed application as required by the board; (3) Has submitted the fees required by the board; (4) Provides proof of having passed the examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; and (5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, provides proof that the applicant has acquired a minimum four-year degree or first professional degree conferred by a college or university whose program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board or by another national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board in a program of study in architecture or in a program of study in interior design approved by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation or in a substantially equivalent program of study approved by the board.

(b) Each applicant for certification as a registered interior designer shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Is at least 21 years of age;

(1) Is at least 21 years of age;

(2) Has submitted a completed application as required by the board;

(2) Has submitted a completed application as required by the board;

(3) Has submitted the fees required by the board;

(3) Has submitted the fees required by the board;

(4) Provides proof of having passed the examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; and

(4) Provides proof of having passed the examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; and

(5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, provides proof that the applicant has acquired a minimum four-year degree or first professional degree conferred by a college or university whose program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board or by another national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board in a program of study in architecture or in a program of study in interior design approved by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation or in a substantially equivalent program of study approved by the board.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, provides proof that the applicant has acquired a minimum four-year degree or first professional degree conferred by a college or university whose program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board or by another national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board in a program of study in architecture or in a program of study in interior design approved by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation or in a substantially equivalent program of study approved by the board.

(c) The examination requirement and education requirement specified in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be waived by the board until June 30, 1996, for any applicant who provides proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant has been an interior designer for at least ten years immediately prior to the date of the application and who: (1) Provides proof of having passed the entire examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; or (2) Has a four-year degree conferred by a college or university and who passes an examination approved by the board on life safety and accessibility codes, which examination is passed after January 1, 1990, and prior to the application for a certificate of registration.

(c) The examination requirement and education requirement specified in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be waived by the board until June 30, 1996, for any applicant who provides proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant has been an interior designer for at least ten years immediately prior to the date of the application and who:

(1) Provides proof of having passed the entire examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; or

(1) Provides proof of having passed the entire examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; or

(2) Has a four-year degree conferred by a college or university and who passes an examination approved by the board on life safety and accessibility codes, which examination is passed after January 1, 1990, and prior to the application for a certificate of registration.

(2) Has a four-year degree conferred by a college or university and who passes an examination approved by the board on life safety and accessibility codes, which examination is passed after January 1, 1990, and prior to the application for a certificate of registration.

(d) A certificate of registration as a registered interior designer shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially. An applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration shall pay a renewal fee and shall meet such continuing education requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation. The continuing education requirements shall not exceed 40 hours biennially.

(d) A certificate of registration as a registered interior designer shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially. An applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration shall pay a renewal fee and shall meet such continuing education requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation. The continuing education requirements shall not exceed 40 hours biennially.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-4
Status: in_force

The board shall have the full power to regulate the issuance of licenses, to revoke or suspend licenses issued under this chapter, and to censure licensees.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-9
Status: in_force

The board may certify an applicant for registration without examination if such applicant is legally registered as a landscape architect in any state, country, or political entity whose requirements for registration are substantially equivalent to the requirements provided in this chapter and which state, country, or political entity extends the same privilege of reciprocity to landscape architects registered in this state. Such application shall be accompanied by the same licensing fee as required of other landscape architects, provided that such fee shall be returned if the license is not granted.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-4 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 43-30-4
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-30-4
Status: in_force

The board shall annually elect a president and a vice-president who shall hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified. The board shall prescribe such rules, regulations, and bylaws for its proceedings and governance as will put this chapter into effect. There shall be at least two regular meetings of the board held every year. Special meetings may be held on the call of the president and two other members.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-19
Status: in_force

The practice of physical therapy is declared to be an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Such practice when engaged in by a person who is not licensed is declared to be harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board or the district attorney of the circuit where such unlicensed practice exists, or any person or organization having an interest therein, may bring a petition to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the superior court of the county where such unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain an injunction under this Code section to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law, or to allege or prove any special injury.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39a-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 39A / Section 43-39a-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-39A-18
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the hearing procedures established for contested cases by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” whenever an appraiser classification, a school approval, or an instructor approval has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation, or whenever an appraiser, an approved school, or an approved instructor has been found guilty of a violation of this chapter, of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board, or of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, those listed in this Code section, the board shall have the power to take any one or more of the following actions: (1) Refuse to grant or renew a classification to an applicant; (2) Administer a reprimand; (3) Suspend any classification or approval for a definite period of time or for an indefinite period of time in connection with any condition that may be attached to the restoration of the classification or approval; (4) Revoke any classification or approval; (5) Revoke any classification issued to an appraiser and simultaneously issue such appraiser a classification with more restricted authority to conduct appraisals; (6) Impose on an appraiser, applicant, approved school, or approved instructor monetary assessments in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for administrative, investigative, and legal costs and expenses incurred by the board in conducting any proceeding authorized under this chapter or Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; (7) Impose a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation of this chapter or its rules and regulations with fines for multiple violations limited to $5,000.00 in any one disciplinary proceeding or such other amount as the parties may agree; (8) Require completion of a course of study in real estate appraisal or instruction; or (9) Limit or restrict any classification or approval as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public. Any action taken by the board pursuant to this subsection may, at its discretion, be construed as a “disciplinary sanction” or “sanction” as such terms are used in this chapter.

(a) In accordance with the hearing procedures established for contested cases by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” whenever an appraiser classification, a school approval, or an instructor approval has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation, or whenever an appraiser, an approved school, or an approved instructor has been found guilty of a violation of this chapter, of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board, or of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, those listed in this Code section, the board shall have the power to take any one or more of the following actions:

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

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

(2) Administer a reprimand;

(2) Administer a reprimand;

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

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

(4) Revoke any classification or approval;

(4) Revoke any classification or approval;

(5) Revoke any classification issued to an appraiser and simultaneously issue such appraiser a classification with more restricted authority to conduct appraisals;

(5) Revoke any classification issued to an appraiser and simultaneously issue such appraiser a classification with more restricted authority to conduct appraisals;

(6) Impose on an appraiser, applicant, approved school, or approved instructor monetary assessments in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for administrative, investigative, and legal costs and expenses incurred by the board in conducting any proceeding authorized under this chapter or Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”;

(6) Impose on an appraiser, applicant, approved school, or approved instructor monetary assessments in an amount necessary to reimburse the board for administrative, investigative, and legal costs and expenses incurred by the board in conducting any proceeding authorized under this chapter or Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”;

(7) Impose a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation of this chapter or its rules and regulations with fines for multiple violations limited to $5,000.00 in any one disciplinary proceeding or such other amount as the parties may agree;

(7) Impose a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation of this chapter or its rules and regulations with fines for multiple violations limited to $5,000.00 in any one disciplinary proceeding or such other amount as the parties may agree;

(8) Require completion of a course of study in real estate appraisal or instruction; or

(8) Require completion of a course of study in real estate appraisal or instruction; or

(9) Limit or restrict any classification or approval as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public.

(9) Limit or restrict any classification or approval as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public.

Any action taken by the board pursuant to this subsection may, at its discretion, be construed as a “disciplinary sanction” or “sanction” as such terms are used in this chapter.

(b) Appraisers shall not engage in the following unfair trade practices: (1) Performing any real estate appraisal activity or specialized services which indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination; (2) An act or omission involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation with the intent to benefit substantially an appraiser or another person or with the intent to injure substantially another person; (3) Commission of any act of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the making of an appraisal of real estate for which act a final civil or criminal judgment has been rendered; (4) Engaging in real estate appraisal activity under an assumed or fictitious name not properly registered in this state; (5) Paying a finder's fee or a referral fee to a person who is not an appraiser in connection with an appraisal of real estate or real property; (6) Making a false or misleading statement in that portion of a written appraisal report that deals with professional qualifications or in any testimony concerning professional qualifications; (7) Violation of the confidential nature of governmental records to which an appraiser gained access through employment or engagement as an appraiser by a governmental agency; (8) Violation of any of the standards for the development or communication of real estate appraisals as promulgated by the board; (9) Failure or refusal without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal; (10) Negligence or incompetence in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal; (11) Accepting an independent appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser's reporting a predetermined estimate, analysis, valuation, or opinion or where the fee to be paid is contingent upon the opinion, conclusions, analysis, or valuation reached or upon the consequences resulting from the appraisal assignment; (12) Failure to retain for a period of five years the original or a true copy of each appraisal report prepared or signed by the appraiser and all supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing each such appraisal report. The five-year period for retention of records is applicable to each engagement of the services of the appraiser and shall commence upon the date of the delivery of each appraisal report to the client unless, within such five-year period, the appraiser is notified that the appraisal or the appraisal report is involved in litigation, in which event the five-year period for the retention of records shall commence upon the date of the final disposition of such litigation; (13) Failure upon reasonable request of an appraiser to make all records required to be maintained under the provisions of this chapter available to the board for inspection and copying by the board; (14) Performing any appraisal beyond the scope of authority granted in the appraiser classification held; (15) Demonstrating incompetency to act as an appraiser in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public or any other conduct, whether of the same or a different character than specified in this subsection, which constitutes dishonest dealing; (16) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity on property located in another state without first having complied fully with that state's laws regarding real estate appraisal activity; (17) Providing an oral appraisal report in a federally related transaction; (18) Utilizing the services of any person in other than a ministerial capacity in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal if such person's appraiser classification is suspended or revoked or if such person does not hold an appraiser classification; or (19) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity in a federally related transaction without complying with the standards required by the federal financial institutions regulatory agency that regulates the financial transaction for which the appraisal assignment is undertaken.

(b) Appraisers shall not engage in the following unfair trade practices:

(1) Performing any real estate appraisal activity or specialized services which indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination;

(1) Performing any real estate appraisal activity or specialized services which indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination;

(2) An act or omission involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation with the intent to benefit substantially an appraiser or another person or with the intent to injure substantially another person;

(2) An act or omission involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation with the intent to benefit substantially an appraiser or another person or with the intent to injure substantially another person;

(3) Commission of any act of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the making of an appraisal of real estate for which act a final civil or criminal judgment has been rendered;

(3) Commission of any act of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the making of an appraisal of real estate for which act a final civil or criminal judgment has been rendered;

(4) Engaging in real estate appraisal activity under an assumed or fictitious name not properly registered in this state;

(4) Engaging in real estate appraisal activity under an assumed or fictitious name not properly registered in this state;

(5) Paying a finder's fee or a referral fee to a person who is not an appraiser in connection with an appraisal of real estate or real property;

(5) Paying a finder's fee or a referral fee to a person who is not an appraiser in connection with an appraisal of real estate or real property;

(6) Making a false or misleading statement in that portion of a written appraisal report that deals with professional qualifications or in any testimony concerning professional qualifications;

(6) Making a false or misleading statement in that portion of a written appraisal report that deals with professional qualifications or in any testimony concerning professional qualifications;

(7) Violation of the confidential nature of governmental records to which an appraiser gained access through employment or engagement as an appraiser by a governmental agency;

(7) Violation of the confidential nature of governmental records to which an appraiser gained access through employment or engagement as an appraiser by a governmental agency;

(8) Violation of any of the standards for the development or communication of real estate appraisals as promulgated by the board;

(8) Violation of any of the standards for the development or communication of real estate appraisals as promulgated by the board;

(9) Failure or refusal without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal;

(9) Failure or refusal without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal;

(10) Negligence or incompetence in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal;

(10) Negligence or incompetence in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal;

(11) Accepting an independent appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser's reporting a predetermined estimate, analysis, valuation, or opinion or where the fee to be paid is contingent upon the opinion, conclusions, analysis, or valuation reached or upon the consequences resulting from the appraisal assignment;

(11) Accepting an independent appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser's reporting a predetermined estimate, analysis, valuation, or opinion or where the fee to be paid is contingent upon the opinion, conclusions, analysis, or valuation reached or upon the consequences resulting from the appraisal assignment;

(12) Failure to retain for a period of five years the original or a true copy of each appraisal report prepared or signed by the appraiser and all supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing each such appraisal report. The five-year period for retention of records is applicable to each engagement of the services of the appraiser and shall commence upon the date of the delivery of each appraisal report to the client unless, within such five-year period, the appraiser is notified that the appraisal or the appraisal report is involved in litigation, in which event the five-year period for the retention of records shall commence upon the date of the final disposition of such litigation;

(12) Failure to retain for a period of five years the original or a true copy of each appraisal report prepared or signed by the appraiser and all supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing each such appraisal report. The five-year period for retention of records is applicable to each engagement of the services of the appraiser and shall commence upon the date of the delivery of each appraisal report to the client unless, within such five-year period, the appraiser is notified that the appraisal or the appraisal report is involved in litigation, in which event the five-year period for the retention of records shall commence upon the date of the final disposition of such litigation;

(13) Failure upon reasonable request of an appraiser to make all records required to be maintained under the provisions of this chapter available to the board for inspection and copying by the board;

(13) Failure upon reasonable request of an appraiser to make all records required to be maintained under the provisions of this chapter available to the board for inspection and copying by the board;

(14) Performing any appraisal beyond the scope of authority granted in the appraiser classification held;

(14) Performing any appraisal beyond the scope of authority granted in the appraiser classification held;

(15) Demonstrating incompetency to act as an appraiser in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public or any other conduct, whether of the same or a different character than specified in this subsection, which constitutes dishonest dealing;

(15) Demonstrating incompetency to act as an appraiser in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public or any other conduct, whether of the same or a different character than specified in this subsection, which constitutes dishonest dealing;

(16) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity on property located in another state without first having complied fully with that state's laws regarding real estate appraisal activity;

(16) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity on property located in another state without first having complied fully with that state's laws regarding real estate appraisal activity;

(17) Providing an oral appraisal report in a federally related transaction;

(17) Providing an oral appraisal report in a federally related transaction;

(18) Utilizing the services of any person in other than a ministerial capacity in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal if such person's appraiser classification is suspended or revoked or if such person does not hold an appraiser classification; or

(18) Utilizing the services of any person in other than a ministerial capacity in developing an appraisal, in preparing an appraisal report, or in communicating an appraisal if such person's appraiser classification is suspended or revoked or if such person does not hold an appraiser classification; or

(19) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity in a federally related transaction without complying with the standards required by the federal financial institutions regulatory agency that regulates the financial transaction for which the appraisal assignment is undertaken.

(19) Performing or attempting to perform any real estate appraisal activity in a federally related transaction without complying with the standards required by the federal financial institutions regulatory agency that regulates the financial transaction for which the appraisal assignment is undertaken.

(c) In a disciplinary proceeding based upon a civil judgment, an appraiser shall be afforded an opportunity to present matters in mitigation and extenuation but may not collaterally attack the civil judgment.

(c) In a disciplinary proceeding based upon a civil judgment, an appraiser shall be afforded an opportunity to present matters in mitigation and extenuation but may not collaterally attack the civil judgment.

(d) When an appraiser has previously been sanctioned by the board or by any other state's real estate appraiser licensing authority, the board may consider such prior sanction in determining the severity of a new sanction which may be imposed upon a finding that an appraiser has violated any provision of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations of the board. The failure of an appraiser to comply with or to obey a final order of the board may be cause for suspension or revocation of the individual's appraiser classification after opportunity for a hearing.

(d) When an appraiser has previously been sanctioned by the board or by any other state's real estate appraiser licensing authority, the board may consider such prior sanction in determining the severity of a new sanction which may be imposed upon a finding that an appraiser has violated any provision of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations of the board. The failure of an appraiser to comply with or to obey a final order of the board may be cause for suspension or revocation of the individual's appraiser classification after opportunity for a hearing.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-24 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-24
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-24
Status: in_force

Any person, except as specifically exempted below, who shall publicly practice or offer to practice publicly geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt:

(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic geologic research in this state;

(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic geologic research in this state;

(2) Officers and employees of the United States or this state, practicing solely as such officers or employees; and

(2) Officers and employees of the United States or this state, practicing solely as such officers or employees; and

(3) A subordinate to a geologist registered under this chapter or to a registered engineer, insofar as he acts solely in such capacity. This exemption, however, does not permit any such subordinate to practice geology for others in his own right or use the title “registered geologist.”

(3) A subordinate to a geologist registered under this chapter or to a registered engineer, insofar as he acts solely in such capacity. This exemption, however, does not permit any such subordinate to practice geology for others in his own right or use the title “registered geologist.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-15
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall issue a certificate of registration, upon payment of the registration fee as fixed by the board, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima-facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.

(a) The board shall issue a certificate of registration, upon payment of the registration fee as fixed by the board, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima-facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.

(b) All certificates shall be renewable biennially at such time as may be designated by the division director. All applications for renewal shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee.

(b) All certificates shall be renewable biennially at such time as may be designated by the division director. All applications for renewal shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee.

(c) A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of a fee set by the board.

(c) A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of a fee set by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-14
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.

(a) A license issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.

(b) The licensee shall display the license certificate in an appropriate and public manner.

(b) The licensee shall display the license certificate in an appropriate and public manner.

(c) The licensee shall inform the board of any change of address.

(c) The licensee shall inform the board of any change of address.

(d) The license shall be renewed biennially if the licensee is not in violation of this chapter at the time of application for renewal and if the applicant fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board.

(d) The license shall be renewed biennially if the licensee is not in violation of this chapter at the time of application for renewal and if the applicant fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board.

(e) Each person licensed under this chapter is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date.

(e) Each person licensed under this chapter is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date.

(f) Under procedures and conditions established by the board, a licensee may request that his or her license be declared inactive. The licensee may apply for active status at any time and upon meeting the conditions set by the board shall be declared active.

(f) Under procedures and conditions established by the board, a licensee may request that his or her license be declared inactive. The licensee may apply for active status at any time and upon meeting the conditions set by the board shall be declared active.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24A / Section 43-24a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-24A-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Massage Therapy Practice Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-27-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-27-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, which, on and after June 30, 2022, shall consist of eleven members. The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, as follows: (1) Four members who are nursing home administrators in this state, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes; (2) Four members, each of whom are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 2021, all successor members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be either a licensed personal care home administrator or a licensed assisted living community administrator; (3) Two members of the public at large who are not personal care home administrators, assisted living community administrators, or nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or have any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and (4) One member who is a health care professional with at least a bachelor's degree, experience in elder care, and knowledge in dementia care and who is not a personal care home administrator, an assisted living community administrator, or a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or has any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever.

(a) There is created the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, which, on and after June 30, 2022, shall consist of eleven members. The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, as follows:

(1) Four members who are nursing home administrators in this state, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes;

(1) Four members who are nursing home administrators in this state, at least one of whom shall represent nonproprietary nursing homes;

(2) Four members, each of whom are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 2021, all successor members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be either a licensed personal care home administrator or a licensed assisted living community administrator;

(2) Four members, each of whom are either a personal care home administrator or an assisted living community administrator; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 2021, all successor members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be either a licensed personal care home administrator or a licensed assisted living community administrator;

(3) Two members of the public at large who are not personal care home administrators, assisted living community administrators, or nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or have any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and

(3) Two members of the public at large who are not personal care home administrators, assisted living community administrators, or nursing home administrators or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or have any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever; and

(4) One member who is a health care professional with at least a bachelor's degree, experience in elder care, and knowledge in dementia care and who is not a personal care home administrator, an assisted living community administrator, or a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or has any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever.

(4) One member who is a health care professional with at least a bachelor's degree, experience in elder care, and knowledge in dementia care and who is not a personal care home administrator, an assisted living community administrator, or a nursing home administrator or pecuniarily interested in any personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home, or has any connection with the personal care home, assisted living community, or nursing home industry whatsoever.

(b) The term for all members shall be three years from the date of appointment. A member may be removed as provided in Code Section 43-1-17 , including removal for failing to attend three meetings in one calendar year. All vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired terms in accordance with the requirements for appointment to the vacant position.

(b) The term for all members shall be three years from the date of appointment. A member may be removed as provided in Code Section 43-1-17 , including removal for failing to attend three meetings in one calendar year. All vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired terms in accordance with the requirements for appointment to the vacant position.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-21
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, regardless of whether that person is a licensee or not, who commits or causes to be done any act that violates this chapter or fails to do any act or causes to be omitted any act that is required by this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000.00 for each violation. A violation of this chapter shall, for the purposes of this Code section, constitute a separate offense as to any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part; and each day during which any person offers for sale, sells, trades, transfers, or disposes of used motor vehicles or used motor vehicle parts without being licensed pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.

(a) Any person, regardless of whether that person is a licensee or not, who commits or causes to be done any act that violates this chapter or fails to do any act or causes to be omitted any act that is required by this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000.00 for each violation. A violation of this chapter shall, for the purposes of this Code section, constitute a separate offense as to any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part; and each day during which any person offers for sale, sells, trades, transfers, or disposes of used motor vehicles or used motor vehicle parts without being licensed pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) The penalty provided in subsection (a) of this Code section and any restitution due to specifically named consumers for violations of this chapter shall be recoverable by a civil action brought by the division, the board, the Attorney General, or any district attorney, solicitor-general, or municipal or county attorney in any superior or state court having proper jurisdiction. The proceeds of any civil penalty shall be remitted to the board by the clerk of the court in which such case is filed; provided, however, that in an action brought on behalf of a county or municipality one-half of the proceeds of such civil penalty shall be paid into the treasury of such county or municipality. The court shall order any restitution recovered on behalf of any consumer to be paid over directly to the consumer by the defendant.

(b) The penalty provided in subsection (a) of this Code section and any restitution due to specifically named consumers for violations of this chapter shall be recoverable by a civil action brought by the division, the board, the Attorney General, or any district attorney, solicitor-general, or municipal or county attorney in any superior or state court having proper jurisdiction. The proceeds of any civil penalty shall be remitted to the board by the clerk of the court in which such case is filed; provided, however, that in an action brought on behalf of a county or municipality one-half of the proceeds of such civil penalty shall be paid into the treasury of such county or municipality. The court shall order any restitution recovered on behalf of any consumer to be paid over directly to the consumer by the defendant.

(c) Any person damaged by a violation of this chapter may bring an action against the person committing the violation, regardless of whether that person is a licensee, in any superior court of competent jurisdiction to recover actual, consequential, and punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and court costs.

(c) Any person damaged by a violation of this chapter may bring an action against the person committing the violation, regardless of whether that person is a licensee, in any superior court of competent jurisdiction to recover actual, consequential, and punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and court costs.

(d) Any person who is already licensed under this chapter or its predecessor or under former Chapter 48 of this title who will be required as a result of this chapter to make changes in his or her business operations will not be required to make such changes until such time as he or she is required to renew his or her license. Any such changes shall have been completed prior to the granting of any renewal license.

(d) Any person who is already licensed under this chapter or its predecessor or under former Chapter 48 of this title who will be required as a result of this chapter to make changes in his or her business operations will not be required to make such changes until such time as he or she is required to renew his or her license. Any such changes shall have been completed prior to the granting of any renewal license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-29 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-29
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-29
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as excluding a qualified architect registered in this state from such engineering practice as may be incident to the practice of his or her profession or as excluding a professional engineer from such architectural practice as may be incident to the practice of professional engineering.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as excluding a qualified architect registered in this state from such engineering practice as may be incident to the practice of his or her profession or as excluding a professional engineer from such architectural practice as may be incident to the practice of professional engineering.

(b) The following persons shall be exempt from this chapter: (1) An individual working as an employee or a subordinate of an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an employee of an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 , provided that such work does not include final design decisions and is done under the supervision of, and responsibility therefor is assumed by, an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 ; (2) Officers and employees of the government of the United States while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such government; (3) All elected officers of the political subdivisions of this state while in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying in the performance of their official duties; (4) Officers and employees of the Department of Transportation, except as required by Title 46, while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such department; (5) Any defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company. As used in this paragraph, the term “ company ” shall mean any sole proprietorship, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, joint stock association, corporation, or other business entity and any subsidiary or affiliate of such business entity; (6) Any employee, contract worker, subcontractor, or independent contractor who works for a defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company that is not required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and who provides engineering for aircraft, space launch vehicles, launch services, satellites, satellite services, missiles, rockets, or other defense, aviation, space, or aerospace related products or services, or any components thereof; and (7) Any officer or employee of a state government agency or department, county or municipal government, regional commission, or utility authority who is engaged in the gathering, processing, managing, and sharing of geospatial and photogrammetric data for cataloging or mapping purposes for his or her respective agency.

(b) The following persons shall be exempt from this chapter:

(1) An individual working as an employee or a subordinate of an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an employee of an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 , provided that such work does not include final design decisions and is done under the supervision of, and responsibility therefor is assumed by, an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 ;

(1) An individual working as an employee or a subordinate of an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an employee of an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 , provided that such work does not include final design decisions and is done under the supervision of, and responsibility therefor is assumed by, an individual holding a certificate of registration or license under this chapter or an individual practicing lawfully under Code Section 43-15-21 ;

(2) Officers and employees of the government of the United States while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such government;

(2) Officers and employees of the government of the United States while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such government;

(3) All elected officers of the political subdivisions of this state while in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying in the performance of their official duties;

(3) All elected officers of the political subdivisions of this state while in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying in the performance of their official duties;

(4) Officers and employees of the Department of Transportation, except as required by Title 46, while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such department;

(4) Officers and employees of the Department of Transportation, except as required by Title 46, while engaged within this state in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying for such department;

(5) Any defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company. As used in this paragraph, the term “ company ” shall mean any sole proprietorship, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, joint stock association, corporation, or other business entity and any subsidiary or affiliate of such business entity;

(5) Any defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company. As used in this paragraph, the term “ company ” shall mean any sole proprietorship, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, joint stock association, corporation, or other business entity and any subsidiary or affiliate of such business entity;

(6) Any employee, contract worker, subcontractor, or independent contractor who works for a defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company that is not required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and who provides engineering for aircraft, space launch vehicles, launch services, satellites, satellite services, missiles, rockets, or other defense, aviation, space, or aerospace related products or services, or any components thereof; and

(6) Any employee, contract worker, subcontractor, or independent contractor who works for a defense, aviation, space, or aerospace company that is not required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and who provides engineering for aircraft, space launch vehicles, launch services, satellites, satellite services, missiles, rockets, or other defense, aviation, space, or aerospace related products or services, or any components thereof; and

(7) Any officer or employee of a state government agency or department, county or municipal government, regional commission, or utility authority who is engaged in the gathering, processing, managing, and sharing of geospatial and photogrammetric data for cataloging or mapping purposes for his or her respective agency.

(7) Any officer or employee of a state government agency or department, county or municipal government, regional commission, or utility authority who is engaged in the gathering, processing, managing, and sharing of geospatial and photogrammetric data for cataloging or mapping purposes for his or her respective agency.

(c) This chapter shall not be construed as requiring registration or licensing for the purpose of practicing professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying by an individual, firm, or corporation on property owned or leased by such individual, firm, or corporation unless the same involves the public safety or public health or for the performance of engineering which relates solely to the design or fabrication of manufactured products.

(c) This chapter shall not be construed as requiring registration or licensing for the purpose of practicing professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying by an individual, firm, or corporation on property owned or leased by such individual, firm, or corporation unless the same involves the public safety or public health or for the performance of engineering which relates solely to the design or fabrication of manufactured products.

(d) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or affect the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying with respect to utility facilities by any public utility subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Power Commission, or like regulatory agencies, including its parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries; or by the officers and full-time permanent employees of any such public utility, including its parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries, except where such practice involves property lines of adjoining property owners, provided that this exception does not extend to any professional engineer, professional structural engineer, or professional land surveyor engaged in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying whose compensation is based in whole or in part on a fee or to any engineering services performed by the utility companies referenced in this subsection not directly connected with work on their facilities.

(d) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or affect the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying with respect to utility facilities by any public utility subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Power Commission, or like regulatory agencies, including its parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries; or by the officers and full-time permanent employees of any such public utility, including its parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries, except where such practice involves property lines of adjoining property owners, provided that this exception does not extend to any professional engineer, professional structural engineer, or professional land surveyor engaged in the practice of professional engineering, structural engineering, or land surveying whose compensation is based in whole or in part on a fee or to any engineering services performed by the utility companies referenced in this subsection not directly connected with work on their facilities.

(e) This chapter shall not be construed to affect the lawful practice of a person acting within the scope of a certificate of registration or license granted by the state under any other law.

(e) This chapter shall not be construed to affect the lawful practice of a person acting within the scope of a certificate of registration or license granted by the state under any other law.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a contractor or an employee of a contractor that is performing layouts and measurements for a highway or construction project of such contractor to be licensed as a professional land surveyor; provided, however, that such individuals shall be prohibited from providing or offering to provide any other land surveying services and from performing a layout for a highway or construction project relative to a buffer, setback, or property line.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a contractor or an employee of a contractor that is performing layouts and measurements for a highway or construction project of such contractor to be licensed as a professional land surveyor; provided, however, that such individuals shall be prohibited from providing or offering to provide any other land surveying services and from performing a layout for a highway or construction project relative to a buffer, setback, or property line.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-71-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-71-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-71.1
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dental hygiene by credentials must have received a dental hygiene degree from a dental hygiene school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any, and approved by the board. Applicants must also provide proof of full-time clinical practice, as defined by the board; full-time faculty practice, as defined by the board; or a combination of both for the last two preceding years and hold an active dental hygiene license in good standing from another state. (2) The board may establish by rule or regulation the requirements for documentation of an applicant's educational and personal qualifications for licensure. (3) In order to be granted a license under this Code section, all applicants must have passed a clinical examination given by a state or regional testing agency approved by the board and a jurisprudence examination on the laws of this state and rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of dental hygiene as established or approved by the board, which shall be administered in the English language. (4) The board may establish additional licensure requirements by rule and regulation.

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dental hygiene by credentials must have received a dental hygiene degree from a dental hygiene school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any, and approved by the board. Applicants must also provide proof of full-time clinical practice, as defined by the board; full-time faculty practice, as defined by the board; or a combination of both for the last two preceding years and hold an active dental hygiene license in good standing from another state.

(a)(1) Applicants for a license to practice dental hygiene by credentials must have received a dental hygiene degree from a dental hygiene school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its successor agency, if any, and approved by the board. Applicants must also provide proof of full-time clinical practice, as defined by the board; full-time faculty practice, as defined by the board; or a combination of both for the last two preceding years and hold an active dental hygiene license in good standing from another state.

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

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

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

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

(4) The board may establish additional licensure requirements by rule and regulation.

(4) The board may establish additional licensure requirements by rule and regulation.

(b) All applications to the board for a license by credentials shall be made through the executive director, who shall then submit all such applications to the board. The fee for licensure by credentials shall be paid to the executive director and shall be in an amount established by the board.

(b) All applications to the board for a license by credentials shall be made through the executive director, who shall then submit all such applications to the board. The fee for licensure by credentials shall be paid to the executive director and shall be in an amount established by the board.

(c) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 43-11-72 , an applicant who has met the requirements of this Code section shall be granted a license to practice as a dental hygienist.

(c) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 43-11-72 , an applicant who has met the requirements of this Code section shall be granted a license to practice as a dental hygienist.

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

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

(e) Upon receipt of license, the applicant by credentials must establish active practice, as defined by rules and regulations of the board, in this state within two years of receiving such license under this Code section or the license shall be automatically revoked.

(e) Upon receipt of license, the applicant by credentials must establish active practice, as defined by rules and regulations of the board, in this state within two years of receiving such license under this Code section or the license shall be automatically revoked.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-14
Status: in_force

Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-311 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-311
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-311
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ ABGC ” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its successor or equivalent.

(1) “ ABGC ” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its successor or equivalent.

(2) “ ABMG ” means the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or its successor or equivalent.

(2) “ ABMG ” means the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or its successor or equivalent.

(3) “ ACGC ” means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or its successor or equivalent.

(3) “ ACGC ” means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or its successor or equivalent.

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

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

(5) “ Examination for licensure ” means the ABGC or ABMG certification examination or the examination provided by a successor entity to the ABGC or ABMG to fairly test the competence and qualifications of applicants to practice genetic counseling.

(5) “ Examination for licensure ” means the ABGC or ABMG certification examination or the examination provided by a successor entity to the ABGC or ABMG to fairly test the competence and qualifications of applicants to practice genetic counseling.

(6) “ Genetic counseling ” means the provision of services by a genetic counselor to: (A) Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his or her offspring, and other family members; (B) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (C) Identify, order, and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment consistent with practice based competencies provided by the ACGC; (D) Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (E) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; (F) Evaluate the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; (G) Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; or (H) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

(6) “ Genetic counseling ” means the provision of services by a genetic counselor to:

(A) Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his or her offspring, and other family members;

(A) Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his or her offspring, and other family members;

(B) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases;

(B) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases;

(C) Identify, order, and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment consistent with practice based competencies provided by the ACGC;

(C) Identify, order, and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment consistent with practice based competencies provided by the ACGC;

(D) Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases;

(D) Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases;

(E) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;

(E) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;

(F) Evaluate the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;

(F) Evaluate the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;

(G) Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; or

(G) Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; or

(H) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

(H) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

(7) “ Genetic counseling intern ” means a student enrolled in a genetic counseling program accredited by the ACGC or ABMG.

(7) “ Genetic counseling intern ” means a student enrolled in a genetic counseling program accredited by the ACGC or ABMG.

(8) “ Genetic counselor ” means an individual licensed by the board pursuant to this article to engage in the competent practice of genetic counseling.

(8) “ Genetic counselor ” means an individual licensed by the board pursuant to this article to engage in the competent practice of genetic counseling.

(9) “ Genetic testing ” and “ genetic test ” mean a test or analysis of human genes, gene products, DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites that detects genotypes, mutations, chromosomal changes, abnormalities, or deficiencies, including carrier status, that (A) are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments, (B) indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, impairment, or other disorders, whether physical or mental, or (C) demonstrate genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors. The terms do not include routine physical measurements; chemical, blood, and urine analyses that are widely accepted and in use in clinical practice; tests for use of drugs; tests for the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus; analyses of proteins or metabolites that do not detect genotypes, mutations, chromosomal changes, abnormalities, or deficiencies; or analyses of proteins or metabolites that are directly related to a manifested disease, disorder, or pathological condition that could reasonably be detected by a health care professional with appropriate training and expertise in the field of medicine involved.

(9) “ Genetic testing ” and “ genetic test ” mean a test or analysis of human genes, gene products, DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites that detects genotypes, mutations, chromosomal changes, abnormalities, or deficiencies, including carrier status, that (A) are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments, (B) indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, impairment, or other disorders, whether physical or mental, or (C) demonstrate genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors. The terms do not include routine physical measurements; chemical, blood, and urine analyses that are widely accepted and in use in clinical practice; tests for use of drugs; tests for the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus; analyses of proteins or metabolites that do not detect genotypes, mutations, chromosomal changes, abnormalities, or deficiencies; or analyses of proteins or metabolites that are directly related to a manifested disease, disorder, or pathological condition that could reasonably be detected by a health care professional with appropriate training and expertise in the field of medicine involved.

(10) “ NSGC ” means the National Society of Genetic Counselors or its successor or equivalent.

(10) “ NSGC ” means the National Society of Genetic Counselors or its successor or equivalent.

(11) “ Qualified supervisor ” means any person licensed as a genetic counselor under this article or any licensed physician.

(11) “ Qualified supervisor ” means any person licensed as a genetic counselor under this article or any licensed physician.

(12) “ Supervision ” means the overall responsibility of a qualified supervisor to assess the work of the genetic counselor with a temporary license, including regular meetings and chart review, if an annual supervision contract signed by the supervisor and the temporarily licensed genetic counselor is on file with both parties. The supervisor's presence shall not be required during the performance of the service.

(12) “ Supervision ” means the overall responsibility of a qualified supervisor to assess the work of the genetic counselor with a temporary license, including regular meetings and chart review, if an annual supervision contract signed by the supervisor and the temporarily licensed genetic counselor is on file with both parties. The supervisor's presence shall not be required during the performance of the service.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-36-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-36-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-36.1
Status: in_force

Any applicant for licensure under this article shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this article shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-10 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-10
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-10
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-1
Status: reserved

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Absolute auction” shall mean that ownership and title of real or personal property offered at auction must be conveyed to the high bidder without reservation and without any competing bids of any type by the owner or an agent of the owner of the property.

(1) “Absolute auction” shall mean that ownership and title of real or personal property offered at auction must be conveyed to the high bidder without reservation and without any competing bids of any type by the owner or an agent of the owner of the property.

(2) Reserved.

(2) Reserved.

(3) “ Auction business ” or “ business of auctioning ” means the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer, including bid calling for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction or offering, negotiating, or attempting to negotiate a listing contract for the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale.

(3) “ Auction business ” or “ business of auctioning ” means the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer, including bid calling for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction or offering, negotiating, or attempting to negotiate a listing contract for the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale.

(4) “Auction with reserve” shall mean that the seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

(4) “Auction with reserve” shall mean that the seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

(5) “Auctioneer” means any person who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates, or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale and has been duly licensed, as provided in this chapter.

(5) “Auctioneer” means any person who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates, or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale and has been duly licensed, as provided in this chapter.

(6) “Commission” means the Georgia Auctioneers Commission.

(6) “Commission” means the Georgia Auctioneers Commission.

(7) “Company” means an association, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or sole proprietorship and shall also include the officers, directors, members, and employees of such entities.

(7) “Company” means an association, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or sole proprietorship and shall also include the officers, directors, members, and employees of such entities.

(8) “Goods” means any chattel, goods, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale.

(8) “Goods” means any chattel, goods, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale.

(9) “Person or persons” means an individual.

(9) “Person or persons” means an individual.

(10) “Ringperson” means any person employed directly by an auctioneer or auction company responsible for a sale who assists the auctioneer in the conduct of an auction, provided that such person shall not be permitted to call or chant a bid or negotiate a listing contract.

(10) “Ringperson” means any person employed directly by an auctioneer or auction company responsible for a sale who assists the auctioneer in the conduct of an auction, provided that such person shall not be permitted to call or chant a bid or negotiate a listing contract.
O.C.G.A. § 43-33-20 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 43-33-20
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-33-20
Status: in_force

Any person convicted of violating this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-9 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-9
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-9
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Veteran ” means a resident of this state who qualifies as a veteran under the rules of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. (2) “ Veterans' organization ” means the Department of Veterans Service, the National Cemetery Administration's National Cemetery Scheduling Office, or any association or other entity organized for the benefit of veterans that has been recognized or chartered by the United States Congress, such as the American Legion, the Legion of Honor, the Patriot Guard, the Missing in America Project, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

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

(1) “ Veteran ” means a resident of this state who qualifies as a veteran under the rules of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

(1) “ Veteran ” means a resident of this state who qualifies as a veteran under the rules of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

(2) “ Veterans' organization ” means the Department of Veterans Service, the National Cemetery Administration's National Cemetery Scheduling Office, or any association or other entity organized for the benefit of veterans that has been recognized or chartered by the United States Congress, such as the American Legion, the Legion of Honor, the Patriot Guard, the Missing in America Project, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

(2) “ Veterans' organization ” means the Department of Veterans Service, the National Cemetery Administration's National Cemetery Scheduling Office, or any association or other entity organized for the benefit of veterans that has been recognized or chartered by the United States Congress, such as the American Legion, the Legion of Honor, the Patriot Guard, the Missing in America Project, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

(b) The funeral director shall make a reasonable effort to determine whether any dead body submitted for final disposition by cremation is that of a deceased veteran.

(b) The funeral director shall make a reasonable effort to determine whether any dead body submitted for final disposition by cremation is that of a deceased veteran.

(c) The funeral director shall, at the time the cremation authorization form is signed: (1) Inquire as to whether the legally authorized person has information or belief as to whether the deceased is a veteran; and (2) Notify the legally authorized person of the responsibilities of the funeral director under this Code section.

(c) The funeral director shall, at the time the cremation authorization form is signed:

(1) Inquire as to whether the legally authorized person has information or belief as to whether the deceased is a veteran; and

(1) Inquire as to whether the legally authorized person has information or belief as to whether the deceased is a veteran; and

(2) Notify the legally authorized person of the responsibilities of the funeral director under this Code section.

(2) Notify the legally authorized person of the responsibilities of the funeral director under this Code section.

(d) If the funeral director is unable to determine with certainty whether the deceased was a veteran through an inquiry with the legally authorized agent, then any veterans' organization shall be allowed access to all information available from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the deceased in the possession of the funeral director in charge of the crematory so that any veterans' organization may attempt to determine whether the deceased is a veteran. If any veterans' organization that is allowed access to information pursuant to this Code section discovers that the deceased is a veteran, the veterans' organization shall notify the funeral director.

(d) If the funeral director is unable to determine with certainty whether the deceased was a veteran through an inquiry with the legally authorized agent, then any veterans' organization shall be allowed access to all information available from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the deceased in the possession of the funeral director in charge of the crematory so that any veterans' organization may attempt to determine whether the deceased is a veteran. If any veterans' organization that is allowed access to information pursuant to this Code section discovers that the deceased is a veteran, the veterans' organization shall notify the funeral director.

(e)(1) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, then such funeral director shall immediately notify the legally authorized person of such finding and shall advise that the deceased person may be eligible to be interred at an appropriate veterans' cemetery. (2) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, and the cremated remains are not claimed by a legally authorized person, then the funeral director shall hold any such cremated remains for at least 60 days. After 60 days, the funeral director shall send written notice to the legally authorized person who signed the cremation authorization form requesting disposition instructions. If the funeral director does not receive a written response from the legally authorized person within 30 days of sending a written notice, then the funeral director shall contact a veterans' organization so that arrangements for the disposition of the cremated remains of the veteran may be made in a state or national veterans' cemetery.

(e)(1) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, then such funeral director shall immediately notify the legally authorized person of such finding and shall advise that the deceased person may be eligible to be interred at an appropriate veterans' cemetery.

(e)(1) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, then such funeral director shall immediately notify the legally authorized person of such finding and shall advise that the deceased person may be eligible to be interred at an appropriate veterans' cemetery.

(2) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, and the cremated remains are not claimed by a legally authorized person, then the funeral director shall hold any such cremated remains for at least 60 days. After 60 days, the funeral director shall send written notice to the legally authorized person who signed the cremation authorization form requesting disposition instructions. If the funeral director does not receive a written response from the legally authorized person within 30 days of sending a written notice, then the funeral director shall contact a veterans' organization so that arrangements for the disposition of the cremated remains of the veteran may be made in a state or national veterans' cemetery.

(2) If the funeral director determines that the deceased is a veteran from information provided by the legally authorized person, any veterans' organization, or otherwise, and the cremated remains are not claimed by a legally authorized person, then the funeral director shall hold any such cremated remains for at least 60 days. After 60 days, the funeral director shall send written notice to the legally authorized person who signed the cremation authorization form requesting disposition instructions. If the funeral director does not receive a written response from the legally authorized person within 30 days of sending a written notice, then the funeral director shall contact a veterans' organization so that arrangements for the disposition of the cremated remains of the veteran may be made in a state or national veterans' cemetery.

(f) Nothing in this Code section shall delay the authorized cremation of a deceased's remains.

(f) Nothing in this Code section shall delay the authorized cremation of a deceased's remains.

(g)(1) A funeral director complying with this Code section shall be immune from any criminal or civil liability regarding: (A) The determination of a deceased's status as a veteran; (B) The release of information relating to the determination of a deceased's status as a veteran; (C) The availability of interment or inurnment for a deceased veteran; or (D) The release of cremated remains to a veterans' cemetery. (2) A funeral director shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission under this Code section except for willful or wanton misconduct.

(g)(1) A funeral director complying with this Code section shall be immune from any criminal or civil liability regarding: (A) The determination of a deceased's status as a veteran; (B) The release of information relating to the determination of a deceased's status as a veteran; (C) The availability of interment or inurnment for a deceased veteran; or (D) The release of cremated remains to a veterans' cemetery.

(g)(1) A funeral director complying with this Code section shall be immune from any criminal or civil liability regarding:

(A) The determination of a deceased's status as a veteran;

(A) The determination of a deceased's status as a veteran;

(B) The release of information relating to the determination of a deceased's status as a veteran;

(B) The release of information relating to the determination of a deceased's status as a veteran;

(C) The availability of interment or inurnment for a deceased veteran; or

(C) The availability of interment or inurnment for a deceased veteran; or

(D) The release of cremated remains to a veterans' cemetery.

(D) The release of cremated remains to a veterans' cemetery.

(2) A funeral director shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission under this Code section except for willful or wanton misconduct.

(2) A funeral director shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission under this Code section except for willful or wanton misconduct.

(h) A veterans' organization shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission related to the disposition of cremated remains under this Code section except for willful or wanton misconduct.

(h) A veterans' organization shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission related to the disposition of cremated remains under this Code section except for willful or wanton misconduct.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 43-17-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-17-18
Status: in_force

Where a consent to service of process is required under this chapter, such consent to service of process shall be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, shall be irrevocable, and shall provide that actions arising out of or founded upon the solicitation of charitable contributions in violation of this chapter may be commenced against the person executing such consent in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue within this state by the service of process or pleadings upon the Secretary of State. Service of any such process or pleadings in any such action against a person who has filed a consent to service with the Secretary of State shall, if made on the Secretary of State, be by duplicate copies, one of which shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State and the other shall immediately be forwarded by the Secretary of State by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the persons against whom such process or pleadings are directed at his latest address on file in the office of the Secretary of State.
O.C.G.A. § 43-23-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 43-23-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-23-12
Status: in_force

The board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the complaint in writing of any person, initiate investigations into the actions of any licensed landscape architect and shall have the power to censure the licensee or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever the board concludes that the licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or whenever the board has determined that the licensee:

(1) Has obtained a license by false or fraudulent representations;

(1) Has obtained a license by false or fraudulent representations;

(2) Has impersonated another landscape architect or former landscape architect with the same or similar name, or is practicing under an assumed or misleading name, to include practicing under a partnership, limited liability company, or corporate name in which any person who is not a landscape architect is named;

(2) Has impersonated another landscape architect or former landscape architect with the same or similar name, or is practicing under an assumed or misleading name, to include practicing under a partnership, limited liability company, or corporate name in which any person who is not a landscape architect is named;

(3) Has aided or abetted an unlicensed person in the practice of landscape architecture;

(3) Has aided or abetted an unlicensed person in the practice of landscape architecture;

(4) Has been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude;

(4) Has been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude;

(5) Has, in the practice of landscape architecture, been guilty of fraud, deceit, negligence, or incompetence;

(5) Has, in the practice of landscape architecture, been guilty of fraud, deceit, negligence, or incompetence;

(6) Has affixed his or her signature to plans, drawings, specifications, or other instruments of service which have not been prepared by him or her or under his or her immediate and responsible direction or has permitted his or her name to be used for the purpose of assisting any person who is not a landscape architect to evade the provisions of this chapter; or

(6) Has affixed his or her signature to plans, drawings, specifications, or other instruments of service which have not been prepared by him or her or under his or her immediate and responsible direction or has permitted his or her name to be used for the purpose of assisting any person who is not a landscape architect to evade the provisions of this chapter; or

(7) Has violated the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 .

(7) Has violated the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-50-21-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 50 / Section 43-50-21-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-50-21.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Entity ” means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs. (2) “ Impaired ” means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition. (3) “ Professional health program ” means a program established for the purposes of monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians.

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

(1) “ Entity ” means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs.

(1) “ Entity ” means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs.

(2) “ Impaired ” means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition.

(2) “ Impaired ” means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition.

(3) “ Professional health program ” means a program established for the purposes of monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians.

(3) “ Professional health program ” means a program established for the purposes of monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians.

(b) The board shall be authorized to conduct a professional health program to provide monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians in this state. To this end, the office of the Secretary of State on behalf of the board shall be authorized to enter into a contract with an entity for the purpose of establishing and conducting such professional health program, including but not limited to: (1) Monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians; (2) Performing duties related to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-41 ; and (3) Performing such other related activities as determined by the board.

(b) The board shall be authorized to conduct a professional health program to provide monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians in this state. To this end, the office of the Secretary of State on behalf of the board shall be authorized to enter into a contract with an entity for the purpose of establishing and conducting such professional health program, including but not limited to:

(1) Monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians;

(1) Monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians;

(2) Performing duties related to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-41 ; and

(2) Performing duties related to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-41 ; and

(3) Performing such other related activities as determined by the board.

(3) Performing such other related activities as determined by the board.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-50-41 , the board shall be authorized to provide pertinent information regarding veterinarians, as determined by the board and in its sole discretion, to the entity for its purposes in conducting a professional health program pursuant to this Code section.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-50-41 , the board shall be authorized to provide pertinent information regarding veterinarians, as determined by the board and in its sole discretion, to the entity for its purposes in conducting a professional health program pursuant to this Code section.

(d) All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to the entity by the board or other source or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians pursuant to this Code section are declared to be privileged and confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. All such records of the entity shall be confidential and shall be used by such entity and its employees and agents only in the exercise of the proper function of the entity pursuant to its contract authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians shall not be available for court subpoenas or for discovery proceedings.

(d) All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to the entity by the board or other source or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians pursuant to this Code section are declared to be privileged and confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. All such records of the entity shall be confidential and shall be used by such entity and its employees and agents only in the exercise of the proper function of the entity pursuant to its contract authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians shall not be available for court subpoenas or for discovery proceedings.

(e) An impaired veterinarian who participates in a professional health program conducted pursuant to this Code section shall bear all costs associated with such participation.

(e) An impaired veterinarian who participates in a professional health program conducted pursuant to this Code section shall bear all costs associated with such participation.
O.C.G.A. § 43-18-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-18-8
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment or cremation of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, the county and state of death, and the serial number of any prosthesis removed from the dead body by the funeral establishment or crematory. (2) No funeral director in charge of a crematory shall permit any dead body to be on the premises of the crematory without the dead body being identified as provided by this subsection, except when the body is placed in a cremation device; and the tag shall be removed from the body and kept in a regular location near the cremation device during cremation and thereafter placed atop the cremated remains on the inside of the vessel and any liner therein. The vessel containing cremated remains shall be plainly labeled on the outside so as to identify the deceased with the same information, excluding social security number, as is required to be on the tag inside the vessel and so as to identify the name of the person or firm to which such remains are to be delivered or released. (3) Tags and labels used for purposes of this subsection shall be in such standard forms as prescribed by the board. If the religious faith of the deceased prohibits such means of identification, alternative means of identification of the body may be used.

(a)(1) The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment or cremation of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, the county and state of death, and the serial number of any prosthesis removed from the dead body by the funeral establishment or crematory.

(a)(1) The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment or cremation of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, the county and state of death, and the serial number of any prosthesis removed from the dead body by the funeral establishment or crematory.

(2) No funeral director in charge of a crematory shall permit any dead body to be on the premises of the crematory without the dead body being identified as provided by this subsection, except when the body is placed in a cremation device; and the tag shall be removed from the body and kept in a regular location near the cremation device during cremation and thereafter placed atop the cremated remains on the inside of the vessel and any liner therein. The vessel containing cremated remains shall be plainly labeled on the outside so as to identify the deceased with the same information, excluding social security number, as is required to be on the tag inside the vessel and so as to identify the name of the person or firm to which such remains are to be delivered or released.

(2) No funeral director in charge of a crematory shall permit any dead body to be on the premises of the crematory without the dead body being identified as provided by this subsection, except when the body is placed in a cremation device; and the tag shall be removed from the body and kept in a regular location near the cremation device during cremation and thereafter placed atop the cremated remains on the inside of the vessel and any liner therein. The vessel containing cremated remains shall be plainly labeled on the outside so as to identify the deceased with the same information, excluding social security number, as is required to be on the tag inside the vessel and so as to identify the name of the person or firm to which such remains are to be delivered or released.

(3) Tags and labels used for purposes of this subsection shall be in such standard forms as prescribed by the board. If the religious faith of the deceased prohibits such means of identification, alternative means of identification of the body may be used.

(3) Tags and labels used for purposes of this subsection shall be in such standard forms as prescribed by the board. If the religious faith of the deceased prohibits such means of identification, alternative means of identification of the body may be used.

(b) A crematory may deliver or release cremated remains to a funeral establishment or a legally authorized person. The funeral director in charge of a crematory shall provide to the funeral establishment or legally authorized person to whom cremated remains are delivered or released, at the time of such delivery or release, a written statement, on such standard form as prescribed by the board, signed and verified by such funeral director before a person authorized to administer oaths and attesting that the vessel contains substantially the remains of the deceased identified in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) A crematory may deliver or release cremated remains to a funeral establishment or a legally authorized person. The funeral director in charge of a crematory shall provide to the funeral establishment or legally authorized person to whom cremated remains are delivered or released, at the time of such delivery or release, a written statement, on such standard form as prescribed by the board, signed and verified by such funeral director before a person authorized to administer oaths and attesting that the vessel contains substantially the remains of the deceased identified in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) No funeral establishment shall accept or take delivery of any cremated remains from any crematory unless the vessel containing such remains is labeled as required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section and is accompanied by the affidavit required by subsection (b) of this Code section, which vessel and affidavit shall be provided by the funeral establishment to a legally authorized person upon delivery or release of the cremated remains.

(c) No funeral establishment shall accept or take delivery of any cremated remains from any crematory unless the vessel containing such remains is labeled as required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section and is accompanied by the affidavit required by subsection (b) of this Code section, which vessel and affidavit shall be provided by the funeral establishment to a legally authorized person upon delivery or release of the cremated remains.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-25 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-25
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-19-25
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. In a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner, member, or officer shall be a registered geologist.

(a) This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. In a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner, member, or officer shall be a registered geologist.

(b) This chapter does not prevent or prohibit an individual, firm, company, association, or corporation whose principal business is other than the public practice of geology from employing a nonregistered geologist to perform nonpublic geological services necessary to the conduct of its business.

(b) This chapter does not prevent or prohibit an individual, firm, company, association, or corporation whose principal business is other than the public practice of geology from employing a nonregistered geologist to perform nonpublic geological services necessary to the conduct of its business.

(c) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this state; the practice of registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering, and other professional engineering as provided in this title; or licensed architects from lawfully practicing architecture as provided in this title; or (2) The practice of a person who is not a resident of and has no established place of business in this state or who has recently become a resident hereof practicing or offering to practice the profession of geology herein for more than 90 days in any calendar year if the person shall have filed with the board an application for a certificate of registration and shall have paid the fee required by this chapter. Such practice shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the applicant for registration.

(c) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:

(1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this state; the practice of registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering, and other professional engineering as provided in this title; or licensed architects from lawfully practicing architecture as provided in this title; or

(1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this state; the practice of registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering, and other professional engineering as provided in this title; or licensed architects from lawfully practicing architecture as provided in this title; or

(2) The practice of a person who is not a resident of and has no established place of business in this state or who has recently become a resident hereof practicing or offering to practice the profession of geology herein for more than 90 days in any calendar year if the person shall have filed with the board an application for a certificate of registration and shall have paid the fee required by this chapter. Such practice shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the applicant for registration.

(2) The practice of a person who is not a resident of and has no established place of business in this state or who has recently become a resident hereof practicing or offering to practice the profession of geology herein for more than 90 days in any calendar year if the person shall have filed with the board an application for a certificate of registration and shall have paid the fee required by this chapter. Such practice shall continue only for such time as the board requires for the consideration of the applicant for registration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-10a-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10A / Section 43-10a-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-10A-1
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-11 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-11
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-11
Status: in_force

(a) No auctioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of 18 years, nor to any person who is not a resident of this state unless he or she has fully complied with Code Section 43-6-12 , nor to any person who is not a citizen or has not filed his or her intent to become a citizen of the United States.

(a) No auctioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of 18 years, nor to any person who is not a resident of this state unless he or she has fully complied with Code Section 43-6-12 , nor to any person who is not a citizen or has not filed his or her intent to become a citizen of the United States.

(b) Each applicant for an auctioneer's license shall be required to pass an examination in a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) Each applicant for an auctioneer's license shall be required to pass an examination in a form prescribed by the commission.

(c) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer must prove to the commission that he or she is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of auctioning in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public.

(c) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer must prove to the commission that he or she is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of auctioning in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public.

(d) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) and have graduated from an auctioneers school approved by the commission prior to making an application for an auctioneer's license.

(d) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) and have graduated from an auctioneers school approved by the commission prior to making an application for an auctioneer's license.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-33 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-33
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-33
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, under exceptional circumstances the board may consider applications from institutions on behalf of physicians who are graduates of international medical schools who the institution wishes to employ but who do not have independent licenses to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. The board shall review the credentials of physicians to ensure that they have adequate training and experience and have confirmation of supervisory oversight of any such physician, prior to awarding any such institutional license. The institutional license shall be jointly awarded to the institution and the physician, indicating that the license to practice medicine is limited to that institution and under proper medical supervision in accordance with this Code section. The institutional license may be renewable biennially, so long as the licensee remains in the employ of the institution requesting the license, provided that such institutional license shall not be prima-facie evidence that the holder thereof meets the minimum basic requirements for examination by the board or for the issuance of a permanent license to practice medicine.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, under exceptional circumstances the board may consider applications from institutions on behalf of physicians who are graduates of international medical schools who the institution wishes to employ but who do not have independent licenses to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. The board shall review the credentials of physicians to ensure that they have adequate training and experience and have confirmation of supervisory oversight of any such physician, prior to awarding any such institutional license. The institutional license shall be jointly awarded to the institution and the physician, indicating that the license to practice medicine is limited to that institution and under proper medical supervision in accordance with this Code section. The institutional license may be renewable biennially, so long as the licensee remains in the employ of the institution requesting the license, provided that such institutional license shall not be prima-facie evidence that the holder thereof meets the minimum basic requirements for examination by the board or for the issuance of a permanent license to practice medicine.

(b) A person issued an institutional license pursuant to this Code section shall not engage in the private practice of medicine and shall not receive fees or any other remuneration from his or her patients. Persons practicing medicine pursuant to an institutional license issued in accordance with this Code section shall receive as their sole remuneration for the practice of medicine the salary and other remuneration paid by the institution. The license of any person who violates this Code section shall be subject to revocation by the board after notice and opportunity for hearing.

(b) A person issued an institutional license pursuant to this Code section shall not engage in the private practice of medicine and shall not receive fees or any other remuneration from his or her patients. Persons practicing medicine pursuant to an institutional license issued in accordance with this Code section shall receive as their sole remuneration for the practice of medicine the salary and other remuneration paid by the institution. The license of any person who violates this Code section shall be subject to revocation by the board after notice and opportunity for hearing.

(c) Any physician applying for an institutional license who meets all other requirements of the board must also furnish documentation of one year of American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association approved postgraduate training (internship or residency), or other training acceptable to the board.

(c) Any physician applying for an institutional license who meets all other requirements of the board must also furnish documentation of one year of American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association approved postgraduate training (internship or residency), or other training acceptable to the board.

(d) Institutional license holders shall not be permitted to apply for a United States Drug Enforcement Administration registration number to write prescriptions to be filled outside the institution.

(d) Institutional license holders shall not be permitted to apply for a United States Drug Enforcement Administration registration number to write prescriptions to be filled outside the institution.
O.C.G.A. § 43-26-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 43-26-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-26-8
Status: in_force

(a) A temporary permit may be issued to an applicant for licensure by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement in accordance with criteria established by the board.

(a) A temporary permit may be issued to an applicant for licensure by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement in accordance with criteria established by the board.

(b) A six-month temporary permit may be issued to a graduate of a nontraditional nursing education program that meets the requirements of subsection (e) of Code Section 43-26-7 to practice nursing only as a part of his or her board approved preceptorship. A temporary permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed only one time for an additional six-month period.

(b) A six-month temporary permit may be issued to a graduate of a nontraditional nursing education program that meets the requirements of subsection (e) of Code Section 43-26-7 to practice nursing only as a part of his or her board approved preceptorship. A temporary permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be renewed only one time for an additional six-month period.
O.C.G.A. § 43-51-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 51 / Section 43-51-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-51-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts. The board shall be composed of six members to be appointed by the Governor. The appointments shall be made as follows: one member from the technical staff of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; one member who is a currently employed public water supply system operator holding a valid certificate of the highest classification issued by the board; one member who is a currently employed wastewater treatment plant operator holding a valid certificate of the highest classification issued by the board; one member who is an employee of a municipality or county required to employ a certified operator and who holds the position of municipal or county manager, engineer, director of public works, or director of water supply and water pollution control; and one member who is a consultant in the field of water supply and water pollution control or who is engaged in teaching or administering courses in water supply and water pollution control in an educational institution in this state. The sixth member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the water and wastewater treatment industry. The initial term for the member appointed from the public at large shall expire June 30, 1984; thereafter, the Governor shall appoint successors for a term of four years. The other five members of the board shall serve four-year terms, which terms shall be staggered so that the terms of two members shall expire one year and the term of one member shall expire in each of the following three years. No member of the board may serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(a) There is created the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts. The board shall be composed of six members to be appointed by the Governor. The appointments shall be made as follows: one member from the technical staff of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; one member who is a currently employed public water supply system operator holding a valid certificate of the highest classification issued by the board; one member who is a currently employed wastewater treatment plant operator holding a valid certificate of the highest classification issued by the board; one member who is an employee of a municipality or county required to employ a certified operator and who holds the position of municipal or county manager, engineer, director of public works, or director of water supply and water pollution control; and one member who is a consultant in the field of water supply and water pollution control or who is engaged in teaching or administering courses in water supply and water pollution control in an educational institution in this state. The sixth member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the water and wastewater treatment industry. The initial term for the member appointed from the public at large shall expire June 30, 1984; thereafter, the Governor shall appoint successors for a term of four years. The other five members of the board shall serve four-year terms, which terms shall be staggered so that the terms of two members shall expire one year and the term of one member shall expire in each of the following three years. No member of the board may serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(b) The Governor may fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the board and may remove any appointed member for cause.

(b) The Governor may fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the board and may remove any appointed member for cause.

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

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

(d) The members of the board shall meet for an organization meeting at the call of the division director, within 60 days after their appointments and thereafter at least twice a year, at such time and place as may be provided by rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by them; provided, however, that special meetings may be called by the chairman or the division director at such time and under such circumstances as they may deem necessary and proper; and, provided, further, that any notice of such meeting shall be given all members in writing at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting.

(d) The members of the board shall meet for an organization meeting at the call of the division director, within 60 days after their appointments and thereafter at least twice a year, at such time and place as may be provided by rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by them; provided, however, that special meetings may be called by the chairman or the division director at such time and under such circumstances as they may deem necessary and proper; and, provided, further, that any notice of such meeting shall be given all members in writing at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting.

(e) At the first meeting of the board and annually thereafter, the members shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman and one to serve as vice-chairman.

(e) At the first meeting of the board and annually thereafter, the members shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman and one to serve as vice-chairman.
O.C.G.A. § 43-13-6-2 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-6-2
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-13-6.2
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of driver services shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school authorizing such instructor to teach a defensive driving course at a driver improvement clinic approved pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 if such instructor is qualified to teach a driver education training course in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 40 which consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training and such instructor certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 300 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a driver education training course in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 40.

(a) The commissioner of driver services shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school authorizing such instructor to teach a defensive driving course at a driver improvement clinic approved pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 if such instructor is qualified to teach a driver education training course in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 40 which consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training and such instructor certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 300 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a driver education training course in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 40.

(b) The commissioner of driver services shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school authorizing such instructor to serve as a driver's license examiner and conduct tests required for issuance of a driver's license pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-27 if such instructor has held his or her license with a driver training school for at least six months and certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 500 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

(b) The commissioner of driver services shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school authorizing such instructor to serve as a driver's license examiner and conduct tests required for issuance of a driver's license pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-27 if such instructor has held his or her license with a driver training school for at least six months and certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 500 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
O.C.G.A. § 43-27-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-27-6
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Prior to July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as a nursing home administrator until first obtaining a license from the board. (2) On and after July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as an administrator of a long-term care facility until first obtaining a license from the board; provided, however, that an individual hired as an administrator of a long-term care facility shall have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain such licensure.

(a)(1) Prior to July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as a nursing home administrator until first obtaining a license from the board.

(a)(1) Prior to July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as a nursing home administrator until first obtaining a license from the board.

(2) On and after July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as an administrator of a long-term care facility until first obtaining a license from the board; provided, however, that an individual hired as an administrator of a long-term care facility shall have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain such licensure.

(2) On and after July 1, 2021, no person shall serve as an administrator of a long-term care facility until first obtaining a license from the board; provided, however, that an individual hired as an administrator of a long-term care facility shall have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain such licensure.

(b) The board shall issue licenses as administrators only to persons who: (1) Are at least 21 years of age; (2) Are of reputable and responsible character; (3) Meet the standards and the criteria established by the board to evidence the applicant's qualifications by training and experience to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home, provided that two years of experience working in a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home shall be equivalent to one year of any academic education and training requirements established by the board; and such experience may be substituted without limitation for such education and training requirements; and (4) Satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, approved by the board to determine the applicable qualifications of the applicant to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home.

(b) The board shall issue licenses as administrators only to persons who:

(1) Are at least 21 years of age;

(1) Are at least 21 years of age;

(2) Are of reputable and responsible character;

(2) Are of reputable and responsible character;

(3) Meet the standards and the criteria established by the board to evidence the applicant's qualifications by training and experience to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home, provided that two years of experience working in a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home shall be equivalent to one year of any academic education and training requirements established by the board; and such experience may be substituted without limitation for such education and training requirements; and

(3) Meet the standards and the criteria established by the board to evidence the applicant's qualifications by training and experience to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home, provided that two years of experience working in a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home shall be equivalent to one year of any academic education and training requirements established by the board; and such experience may be substituted without limitation for such education and training requirements; and

(4) Satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, approved by the board to determine the applicable qualifications of the applicant to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home.

(4) Satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, approved by the board to determine the applicable qualifications of the applicant to operate a personal care home, an assisted living community, or a nursing home.
O.C.G.A. § 43-15-28 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-28
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-15-28
Status: in_force

The board shall exercise the powers and duties conferred upon it in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-19 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-19
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-19
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-44 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-44
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-44
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the performance by medical assistants of medical tasks, including subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; obtaining vital signs; administering nebulizer treatments; or other tasks approved by the board pursuant to rule, if under the supervision by a physician in his or her office; provided, however, that this shall not require on-site supervision at all times, or the performance by medical assistants of medical tasks ordered by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse delegated the authority to issue such an order in accordance with law and pursuant to rules of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-3 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-3
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-14-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the executive branch of state government the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board shall be assigned to the Secretary of State's office for administrative purposes and shall be under the jurisdiction of the division director.

(a) There is created within the executive branch of state government the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board shall be assigned to the Secretary of State's office for administrative purposes and shall be under the jurisdiction of the division director.

(b) The board shall be composed of 27 members as follows: (1) Five members known as the Division of Electrical Contractors, one of whom shall be a consulting engineer engaged in electrical practice, another of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality and shall have served in such office for five years immediately preceding appointment to the board, and the remaining three of whom shall be engaged in the electrical contracting business; (2) Five members known as the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, one of whom shall be a full-time plumbing inspector of a county or municipality, three of whom shall be master or contracting plumbers, and one of whom shall be a journeyman plumber; (3) Five members known as the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer engaged in mechanical practice, one of whom shall be the chief conditioned air inspector of a county or municipality, and three of whom shall be conditioned air contractors with more than five years of installation and service experience in the trade; (4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality; (5) Five members known as the Division of Utility Contractors, three of whom shall be utility contractors, one of whom shall be a registered professional engineer, and one of whom shall be an insurance company representative engaged primarily in the bonding of construction projects; and (6) Two members who shall not have any connection with the electrical contracting, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting businesses whatsoever but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and consumer protection concerns.

(b) The board shall be composed of 27 members as follows:

(1) Five members known as the Division of Electrical Contractors, one of whom shall be a consulting engineer engaged in electrical practice, another of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality and shall have served in such office for five years immediately preceding appointment to the board, and the remaining three of whom shall be engaged in the electrical contracting business;

(1) Five members known as the Division of Electrical Contractors, one of whom shall be a consulting engineer engaged in electrical practice, another of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality and shall have served in such office for five years immediately preceding appointment to the board, and the remaining three of whom shall be engaged in the electrical contracting business;

(2) Five members known as the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, one of whom shall be a full-time plumbing inspector of a county or municipality, three of whom shall be master or contracting plumbers, and one of whom shall be a journeyman plumber;

(2) Five members known as the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, one of whom shall be a full-time plumbing inspector of a county or municipality, three of whom shall be master or contracting plumbers, and one of whom shall be a journeyman plumber;

(3) Five members known as the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer engaged in mechanical practice, one of whom shall be the chief conditioned air inspector of a county or municipality, and three of whom shall be conditioned air contractors with more than five years of installation and service experience in the trade;

(3) Five members known as the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer engaged in mechanical practice, one of whom shall be the chief conditioned air inspector of a county or municipality, and three of whom shall be conditioned air contractors with more than five years of installation and service experience in the trade;

(4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality;

(4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality;

(5) Five members known as the Division of Utility Contractors, three of whom shall be utility contractors, one of whom shall be a registered professional engineer, and one of whom shall be an insurance company representative engaged primarily in the bonding of construction projects; and

(5) Five members known as the Division of Utility Contractors, three of whom shall be utility contractors, one of whom shall be a registered professional engineer, and one of whom shall be an insurance company representative engaged primarily in the bonding of construction projects; and

(6) Two members who shall not have any connection with the electrical contracting, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting businesses whatsoever but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and consumer protection concerns.

(6) Two members who shall not have any connection with the electrical contracting, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting businesses whatsoever but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and consumer protection concerns.

(c) All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for four-year terms.

(c) All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for four-year terms.

(d) A member shall serve until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.

(d) A member shall serve until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.

(e) The Governor shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portions of any terms vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the Governor shall preserve the composition of the board as required by this chapter. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

(e) The Governor shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portions of any terms vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the Governor shall preserve the composition of the board as required by this chapter. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

(f) Any appointive member who, during his or her term, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit membership on the board.

(f) Any appointive member who, during his or her term, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit membership on the board.

(g) Each member of the board shall take an oath of office before the Governor to faithfully perform the duties of such office.

(g) Each member of the board shall take an oath of office before the Governor to faithfully perform the duties of such office.

(h) The Governor may remove any member for failure to attend meetings, neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of professional trade license, or other dishonorable conduct.

(h) The Governor may remove any member for failure to attend meetings, neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of professional trade license, or other dishonorable conduct.

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

(i) Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 43-11a-15 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11A / Section 43-11a-15
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11A-15
Status: in_force

The board may refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; suspend any licensee for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition which may be attached to the restoration of said license; limit or restrict any licensee as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; revoke any license; 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; or impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of a law, rule, or regulation relating to the profession regulated by this chapter upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the licensee or applicant has:

(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this Code section or under the laws, rules, or regulations under which licensure is sought or held; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that said applicant meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so desires;

(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this Code section or under the laws, rules, or regulations under which licensure is sought or held; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that said applicant meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so desires;

(2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a business or profession licensed under this title or on any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the licensed business or profession; or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board;

(2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a business or profession licensed under this title or on any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the licensed business or profession; or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board;

(3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this Code section, the term “felony” shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term “conviction” shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought;

(3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this Code section, the term “felony” shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term “conviction” shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought;

(4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where: (A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge; (B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge. The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime;

(4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where:

(A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge;

(A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge;

(B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or

(B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or

(C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge.

(C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge.

The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime;

(5) Had his or her license to practice a business or profession licensed under this title revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had other disciplinary action taken against him or her by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings;

(5) Had his or her license to practice a business or profession licensed under this title revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had other disciplinary action taken against him or her by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings;

(6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice a business or profession licensed under this title, or of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the licensed business or profession but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the business or profession licensed under this title;

(6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice a business or profession licensed under this title, or of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the licensed business or profession but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the business or profession licensed under this title;

(7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by a professional licensing board to practice a business or profession licensed under this title or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board;

(7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by a professional licensing board to practice a business or profession licensed under this title or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board;

(8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the professional licensing board regulating the business or profession licensed under this title, 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 a business or profession licensed under this title, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law, or rule or regulation; or violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement;

(8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the professional licensing board regulating the business or profession licensed under this title, 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 a business or profession licensed under this title, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law, or rule or regulation; or violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement;

(9) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction within or outside of this state; any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the license of any such person and shall prevent the reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended for as long as the adjudication of incompetence is in effect; or

(9) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction within or outside of this state; any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the license of any such person and shall prevent the reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended for as long as the adjudication of incompetence is in effect; or

(10) Displayed an inability to practice a business or profession licensed under this title with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the licensed business or profession with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material.

(10) Displayed an inability to practice a business or profession licensed under this title with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the licensed business or profession with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4a-14 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4A / Section 43-4a-14
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-4A-14
Status: in_force

(a) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student athlete intends to enroll.

(a) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student athlete intends to enroll.

(b) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled that he or she has entered into an agency contract.

(b) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled that he or she has entered into an agency contract.
O.C.G.A. § 43-9-12-1 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 43-9-12-1
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-9-12.1
Status: in_force

The doctor of chiropractic must bring to the exercise of that person's profession a reasonable degree of care and skill, which shall include the determination of the need for chiropractic care, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-9-1 , and shall render treatment, referral to the appropriate health care provider, or both treatment and referral commensurate with that chiropractor's findings. Any failure to refer to the appropriate health care provider may subject the doctor of chiropractic to the provisions of Code Section 43-9-12 . Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to expand or limit the chiropractic scope of practice.
O.C.G.A. § 43-34-12 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 43-34-12
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-34-12
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this chapter, the term “ radiologist assistant ” means an advanced level certified diagnostic radiologic technologist who assists radiologists under levels of supervision defined by the Georgia Composite Medical Board in performing advanced diagnostic imaging procedures as determined by board rule, including, but not limited to, enteral and parenteral procedures when performed under the direction of the supervising radiologist and may include injecting diagnostic agents to sites other than intravenous, performing diagnostic aspirations and localizations, and assisting radiologists with other invasive procedures.

(a) For purposes of this chapter, the term “ radiologist assistant ” means an advanced level certified diagnostic radiologic technologist who assists radiologists under levels of supervision defined by the Georgia Composite Medical Board in performing advanced diagnostic imaging procedures as determined by board rule, including, but not limited to, enteral and parenteral procedures when performed under the direction of the supervising radiologist and may include injecting diagnostic agents to sites other than intravenous, performing diagnostic aspirations and localizations, and assisting radiologists with other invasive procedures.

(b) This Code section is for definitional purposes only and shall not be construed to require any duties or obligations regarding radiology assistants that did not already exist as of June 30, 2009.

(b) This Code section is for definitional purposes only and shall not be construed to require any duties or obligations regarding radiology assistants that did not already exist as of June 30, 2009.
O.C.G.A. § 43-8b-6 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 43-8b-6
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-8B-6
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) No inspector shall own, operate, or be employed by any cemetery or perform any services on behalf thereof.

(d) No inspector shall own, operate, or be employed by any cemetery or perform any services on behalf thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 43-47-18 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 47 / Section 43-47-18
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-47-18
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance or resolution, from authorizing local law enforcement officers to impound used motor vehicles which are displayed for sale at unlicensed facilities, provided that such ordinances or resolutions provide for actual prior notice to the owners of such motor vehicles of such impoundment.
O.C.G.A. § 43-21-51 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-51
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-21-51
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, firm, or corporation making application for a license to engage in the business described in Code Section 43-21-50 shall make application to the county commissioners or the judge of the probate court of the county in which such business is to be operated. The application shall contain: (1) The name and residence of the applicant and the length of his residence within the state; (2) The address and place for which such license is desired; (3) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the business licensed is to be located; (4) A statement that the applicant intends to carry on the business authorized by the license for himself or under his immediate supervision and direction; and (5) A statement that such applicant is of good moral character and has never been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude.

(a) Every person, firm, or corporation making application for a license to engage in the business described in Code Section 43-21-50 shall make application to the county commissioners or the judge of the probate court of the county in which such business is to be operated. The application shall contain:

(1) The name and residence of the applicant and the length of his residence within the state;

(1) The name and residence of the applicant and the length of his residence within the state;

(2) The address and place for which such license is desired;

(2) The address and place for which such license is desired;

(3) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the business licensed is to be located;

(3) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the business licensed is to be located;

(4) A statement that the applicant intends to carry on the business authorized by the license for himself or under his immediate supervision and direction; and

(4) A statement that the applicant intends to carry on the business authorized by the license for himself or under his immediate supervision and direction; and

(5) A statement that such applicant is of good moral character and has never been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude.

(5) A statement that such applicant is of good moral character and has never been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude.

(b) The application prescribed in this Code section must be verified by the affidavit of the petitioner made before a notary public or other person duly authorized by law to administer oaths. If it appears from the statement of the applicant, or otherwise, that such applicant has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, the license shall not be granted unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the county commissioners or the judge of the probate court that the licensed premises will be operated in a lawful manner, in which case such official or officials may, in their discretion, issue such license. Before any such license shall be issued, the governing body of the county shall be satisfied that the statements required by this Code section are true.

(b) The application prescribed in this Code section must be verified by the affidavit of the petitioner made before a notary public or other person duly authorized by law to administer oaths. If it appears from the statement of the applicant, or otherwise, that such applicant has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, the license shall not be granted unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the county commissioners or the judge of the probate court that the licensed premises will be operated in a lawful manner, in which case such official or officials may, in their discretion, issue such license. Before any such license shall be issued, the governing body of the county shall be satisfied that the statements required by this Code section are true.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1b-8 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1B / Section 43-1b-8
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1B-8
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to any health care provider or to any designated health service if the financial interest of such health care provider in such designated health service is restricted or regulated pursuant to any federal law which is applicable to such health care provider or designated health service and which covers private paying patients as well as medicare or Medicaid patients.
O.C.G.A. § 43-6-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-6-21
Status: in_force

Should the auctioneer change his or her place of business, he or she shall notify the commission in writing within ten days of such change, and thereupon a new pocket card shall be granted to the auctioneer.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-27 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-27
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-27
Status: in_force

Any licensed individual who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 shall be required to notify the appropriate licensing authority of the conviction within ten days of the conviction. The failure of a licensed individual to notify the appropriate licensing authority of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of his or her license, permit, registration, certification, or other authorization to conduct a licensed profession.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11-46 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-46
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-11-46
Status: in_force

(a) Every person licensed by the board to practice dentistry shall register biennially on the renewal date set by the board and shall pay to the executive director a registration fee which shall be set by the board. The board shall provide for penalty fees for late registration.

(a) Every person licensed by the board to practice dentistry shall register biennially on the renewal date set by the board and shall pay to the executive director a registration fee which shall be set by the board. The board shall provide for penalty fees for late registration.

(b) The failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement only in the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license to practice dentistry pursuant to this chapter under any terms or conditions that it may deem appropriate.

(b) The failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement only in the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license to practice dentistry pursuant to this chapter under any terms or conditions that it may deem appropriate.

(c) After 1988, as a prerequisite for license renewal, dentists shall furnish satisfactory evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as may be defined by rule or regulation of the board.

(c) After 1988, as a prerequisite for license renewal, dentists shall furnish satisfactory evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as may be defined by rule or regulation of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 43-45-21 — GA Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-21
Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-45-21
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(a) This chapter shall not apply to any person doing work on his own property or to any regular employee of any person, firm, or corporation doing work on the property of such person, firm, or corporation under the direct supervision of the person who owns or has charge of the property on which the work is being done; provided, however, that nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to endanger the public health or safety through the use of any pesticide or other substance for the purpose of structural pest control or through the violation of any other state or federal law or regulation.

(a) This chapter shall not apply to any person doing work on his own property or to any regular employee of any person, firm, or corporation doing work on the property of such person, firm, or corporation under the direct supervision of the person who owns or has charge of the property on which the work is being done; provided, however, that nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to endanger the public health or safety through the use of any pesticide or other substance for the purpose of structural pest control or through the violation of any other state or federal law or regulation.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to agencies of the federal, state, county, or municipal governments or to agents thereof in the performance of official duties.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to agencies of the federal, state, county, or municipal governments or to agents thereof in the performance of official duties.