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GA Code § 43-24A-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-24A-20. Continuing Education Requirements

  The board shall establish continuing education requirements not to exceed 25 hours per biennium in massage therapy, its complementary methods as defined by the board, or any of the modalities described in paragraphs (5) through (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-19. The board shall by rule establish criteria for the approval of continuing education programs or courses. The programs or courses approved by the board may include correspondence courses that meet the requirements for continuing education programs or courses.   Continuing education requirements or credits used for license renewal shall be approved by the board.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 6, 2019, designated the existing provisions of this Code section as subsection (a); in subsection (a), added the language beginning with "in massage therapy," and ending with "Section 43-24A-19" at the end of the first sentence, and, in the third sentence, substituted "requirements" for "criteria" in the middle, and inserted "programs or" near the end; and added subsection (b).
GA Code § 43-24A-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-24A-21. Proceedings for a Restraining Order, Injunction, or Writ of Mandamus

 As cumulative to any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the board may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that is or has been violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the lawful rules or orders of the board.    (Code 1981, §43-24A-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 6, 2019, substituted "person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that" for "person who" in the middle of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-24A-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-24A-22. Local Regulation

  This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from enacting any regulation of persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter. Any place of business where massage therapy for compensation is performed shall also be subject to any regulation by local governing authorities which elect to enact regulations in accordance with this chapter.   No provision of any ordinance enacted by a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction that requires an individual professional license by such county, municipality, or local jurisdiction of a massage therapist may be enforced against a person who is issued a license by the board under this chapter.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 5/SB 364; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 6, 2019, in subsection (a), in the second sentence, inserted the second occurrence of "any" and added "which elect to enact regulations in accordance with this chapter" at the end; and substituted the present provisions of subsection (b) for the former provisions, which read: "No provision of any ordinance enacted by a municipality, county, or other jurisdiction that relates to the practice of massage therapy or requires licensure of a massage therapist may be enforced against a person who is issued a license by the board under this chapter."   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 7/SB 364, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to all offenses which occur on or after July 1, 2010.
GA Code § 43-24A-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-24A-23. Taxation as a Health Care Activity

 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the act of a duly licensed massage therapist in performing a massage shall be deemed to be the act of a health care professional and shall not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local taxation regulations or fees not also imposed on other licensed health care professionals.    (Code 1981, §43-24A-23, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 6, 2019, near the end, inserted "or fees", and substituted "licensed health care professionals" for "professional health care activities".
GA Code § 43-24A-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-24A-24. Fines and Punishments for Violations

  Any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that acts in violation of Code Section 43-24A-15, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section.   Each act of unlawful practice under this Code section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.   Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor for each offense which is punishable by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00. Upon being convicted a second time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year, at the discretion of the court. Upon being convicted a third or subsequent time under this Code section, such person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, and shall be precluded from owning, operating, or working for or with an entity that offers massage therapy.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-24, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 6/SB 364; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 6, 2019, substituted "person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that" for "person who" near the beginning of subsection (a); and substituted the present provisions of subsection (c) for the former provisions, which read: "Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor for each offense. Upon being convicted a second time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Upon being convicted a third or subsequent time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both."   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 7/SB 364, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to all offenses which occur on or after July 1, 2010.
GA Code § 43-24A-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 2 - Local Regulation|§ 43-24A-30. Licensing or Regulation of Massage Therapy Businesses; Limitation on Naming and Labels

  A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution license or regulate massage therapy businesses. Any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this subsection may include, but is not limited to, at least the following requirements on such businesses:   Current liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability for the massage therapy business;   Compliance with state and local fire and safety requirements;   Provision for extermination of vermin, insects, termites, and rodents in any property or location used by the massage therapy business;   Maintenance of equipment in a safe and sanitary condition;   Adequate toilet and lavatory facilities with running water, toilet tissue, soap dispenser with soap or other hand-cleansing materials, sanitary towels or other hand drying devices, waste receptacles, and adequate lighting and ventilation sufficient to remove objectionable odors on the premises of the business or entity or within reasonable proximity to such business or entity when it is located in a space or facilities also used by other businesses;   Adequate and sanitary shower facilities if the massage therapy business maintains a whirlpool bath, sauna, hot tub, spa, steam cabinet, or steam room, including soap and sanitary cloth towels and adequate lighting and ventilation;   Prequalification processes, state licensure checks, interviews, or other procedures prior to approval of application for a business license for a person or entity proposing to offer massage therapy services or for a massage therapy business;   Requirement that a licensed massage therapist is present on the premises of a massage therapy business at any time when massage therapy is being performed for a client of the massage therapy business; and   Evidence of license to practice massage therapy.     A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction may limit or prohibit a massage therapy business from using labels or names including the words "spa establishment," "massage parlor," "personal service," or "adult entertainment."     (Code 1981, §43-24A-30, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 43-24A-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 2 - Local Regulation|§ 43-24A-31. Prohibited Elements of Ordinance or Regulation; No Prohibition on Impeding Practice

  A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction that licenses or regulates massage therapy businesses may not adopt any ordinance or regulation that includes any of the following:   Conditions or requirements required as of July 1, 2019, for licensure as a massage therapist under this chapter, including, but not limited to, criminal background checks, education, and training; provided, however, that a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction may require a criminal background check of any employee, independent contractor, or other person working on the premises of a massage therapy business who is not a licensed massage therapist; provided, further, that a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction may require evidence of licensure pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-30;   Limitations on the location of a massage therapy business relating to its proximity to other massage therapy businesses that directly or indirectly prohibit massage therapy businesses from locating in the jurisdiction;   Prohibition of off-premises or mobile services by a licensed massage therapist;   Limitations on the operation of the massage therapy business from engaging licensed massage therapists as contractors of such business or lessees of the premises of the massage therapy business for the performance of massage therapy; or   Conditions or requirements that are in any manner inconsistent with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.     A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction shall not impose any requirements relating to massage therapy for the purpose of impeding the lawful practice of massage therapy pursuant to this chapter.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 43-24A-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 2 - Local Regulation|§ 43-24A-32. Regulation and Licensing of Other Businesses

 Nothing in this article shall prohibit a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction from:    Licensing or regulating other businesses that are not massage therapy businesses;   Enacting advertising restrictions on massage therapy businesses to protect the public; provided, however, that this shall not include any restrictions on the content of advertising beyond what is included in Code Section 43-24A-15;   Inspecting massage therapy businesses; provided, however, that this shall not be construed to authorize the review of client records protected by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; or   Prohibiting and prosecuting illicit, immoral, prurient, or illegal activities or sexual activity in the operation or on the premises of a massage therapy business.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-32, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 43-24A-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 24A - Massage Therapy Practice|Article 2 - Local Regulation|§ 43-24A-33. Enforcement by Prosecuting Attorney; Issuance of Injunctions

  The appropriate prosecuting attorney may cause appropriate proceedings to be commenced in order to enforce the provisions of this article.   The board, in addition to the remedies set forth in this chapter, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this article. Such injunction may be issued by such court notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law.     (Code 1981, §43-24A-33, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 43-26-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-1. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act."    (Code 1981, §43-26-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, decisions under former Code 1933, Ch. 84-9 and § 84-1001 are included in the annotations for this Code section.   Nurse may perform some acts considered practice of medicine when so directed by physician.   - Unless specifically precluded by law, a nurse may perform a multitude of acts which may be construed as practice of medicine as long as those acts are prescribed by a physician practicing medicine. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-32 (decided under former Code 1933, § 84-1001).   Nurse may give medical treatments and medication.   - Administration of medication and medical treatments by licensed nurse, when prescribed by a physician practicing medicine, does not constitute proscribed practice of medicine. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-2 (decided under former Code 1933, Ch. 84-9).    Nurses may telephone prescription orders into pharmacy  after receiving order from practitioner of healing arts. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-32 (decided under former Code 1933, § 84-1001).    Nurses may not write or telephone in prescriptions by referring to written protocol.  1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-9 (decided under former law).   Licensed nurses acting within scope of statutory authority are not performing "domestic services".    - It does not appear that licensed nurses (registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses) acting within the scope of their statutory authority are performing "domestic services" within the meaning of Ga. L. 1937, p. 806, § 19 (see now O.C.G.A. § 34-8-40). 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-34 (decided under former Code 1933, § 84-1001).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 61 Am. Jur. 2d, Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Healers, § 7 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 1 et seq.   ALR.   - Validity and construction of domestic service provisions of fair labor standards act (29 U.S.C.A. § 201 et seq.), 165 A.L.R. Fed. 163.
GA Code § 43-26-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-2. (See Editor's notes.) Legislative Intent

 The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through legislative regulation and control of registered professional nursing education and practice.This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice nursing or using the title registered professional nurse, as defined in this article, within the State of Georgia, shall be licensed as provided in this article.    (Code 1981, §43-26-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1.)   For application of this statute in 2021, see Executive Order 01.22.21.07.   A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2021 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders.
GA Code § 43-26-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-8. (See Editor's notes.) Temporary Permits

  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 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.     (Code 1981, §43-26-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 210, § 3/HB 475; Ga. L. 2010, p. 878, § 43/HB 1387.)   For application of this statute in 2020, see Executive Order 03.23.20.02.   A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2 020-executive-orders.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 61 Am. Jur. 2d, Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Healers, § 133.   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 32.
GA Code § 43-26-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-9. Biennial Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Competency Requirements; Voluntary Surrender or Failure to Renew License; Restoration and Reissuance of License

  Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the board.   A renewed license shall be issued to a registered professional nurse or licensed undergraduate nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board.   Completion of 30 continuing education hours by a board approved provider;   Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board;   Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board;   Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or   Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field.  Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application. The board may waive or modify the requirements contained in this subsection in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less.      The voluntary surrender of a license or 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 at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by Code Section 43-1-19 or 43-26-11.    (b.1)Beginning with the 2016 license renewal cycle, an applicant for license renewal under this article shall meet one of the following continuing competency requirements during the previous licensure period:    (Code 1981, §43-26-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1; Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 1/HB 315.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 61 Am. Jur. 2d, Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Healers, § 133.   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 32.   ALR.   - Recovery back of money paid to unlicensed person required by law to have occupational or business license or permit to make contract, 74 A.L.R.3d 637.
GA Code § 43-26-9.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-9.1. Inactive Status; Restoration of Inactive License; Nurses on Inactive Status Barred From Practicing

  A registered professional nurse, subject to rules of the board and on forms prescribed by the board, may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status and to be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she resumes active status.   A licensee on inactive status may have his or her license restored by submitting an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board and paying the required restoration fee. The board shall require evidence of competency to resume the practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse in order to restore the license to active status.   A registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse whose license is on inactive status shall not practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse in this state.     (Code 1981, §43-26-9.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, § 2/HB 315.)
GA Code § 43-26-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 1 - Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act|§ 43-26-13. Certain Information Given to the Board by Licensees

 A licensee may, in lieu of providing his or her home address, provide the board a legitimate business address for purposes of the public information made available by the board with regard to licensed registered professional nurses.    (Code 1981, §42-26-13, as enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 125, § 7/SB 480.)   Editor's notes.   - The former Code section, concerning termination, was based on Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1 and was repealed by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 20, effective July 1, 1992.   Law reviews.   - For article on 2006 enactment of this Code section, see 23 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 209 (2006).
GA Code § 43-26-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 26 - Nurses|Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses|§ 43-26-30. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Practical Nurses Practice Act."    (Code 1981, §43-26-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Nurses may not write or telephone in prescriptions by referring to written protocol.  1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-9.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 61 Am. Jur. 2d, Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers, § 7 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 1 et seq.   ALR.   - Nurse's liability for her own negligence or malpractice, 51 A.L.R.2d 970.