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GA Code § 43-4-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4-12. Certificate of Registration; Registration Required; Professional Development Requirements for Renewal

 A certificate of registration as a registered architect shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially as provided by rule of the board. It is unlawful to identify oneself as being able to practice architecture in this state without a current and valid registration in this state. An applicant for a renewal of a certificate of registration shall meet such professional development requirements as the board may require by rule or regulation. Such rule or regulation shall describe professional development activities acceptable to the board and the form of documentation of such activities required by the board. The board shall be authorized to waive the professional development requirement in cases of hardship, disability, age, illness, or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate. Failure to meet the minimum qualifications for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application.   (Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 21; Code 1933, § 84-314; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1019, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)
GA Code § 43-4-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4-15. Enforcement of Chapter by Officials Responsible for Enforcing Building Construction Codes

 Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, it shall be the duty of all public officials charged with the responsibility of enforcing codes related to the construction of buildings to require compliance with Code Section 43-4-14 before architectural plans, drawings, and specifications are approved for construction. Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, no building subject to Code Section 43-4-14 and requiring the services of an architect shall be built without such approval prior to construction.   (Code 1933, § 84-321.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 822, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1019, §§ 1A, 4A; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Enforcement of building codes generally, § 8-2-26.   Regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property, T. 25, C. 2.    Prohibition against use of construction plans and specifications not prepared by or under supervision of registered professional engineer or architect, § 43-15-24.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Approval of plans submitted under Fire Safety Code.    - Approval of proposed building plans submitted pursuant to the Fire Safety Code is governed by O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-8.    State Fire Marshal can approve any set of plans which come under jurisdiction and which are under the classifications enumerated in O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14, regardless of what features the plans contain, if the plans have the seal of either an architect or an engineer or otherwise have the approval of the commissioner and are in compliance with other applicable codes. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-8.   Approval of engineer's plan with incidental architectural work.    - O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15 does not prohibit a public official from approving a registered professional engineer's plan, drawing, or specification that lacks a registered architect's seal or signature but contains incidental architectural work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.    Exemption in O.C.G.A. § 43-4-14 clearly authorizes a registered professional engineer to draft and file engineering plans, drawings, and specifications that contain incidental architectural work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.   Approval of architect's plan with incidental engineering work.    - O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15 does not bar a public official from approving a registered architect's plan, drawing, or specification that does not have a registered professional engineer's seal but contains incidental engineering work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.
GA Code § 43-4-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4-17. Unlawful Practice of Architecture; Enforcement; Injunctions

  Any person who uses the title "architect" or "registered architect" or uses any word, letters, or figures indicating or intending to imply that the person using the same is an architect or registered architect without compliance with this article, or who makes any willfully false oath or affirmation in any matter or proceeding where an oath or affirmation is required by this article, or who practices architecture without compliance with this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law of this state, or any political subdivision thereof, to enforce this article and to prosecute any persons violating this article. Upon application of any officer or citizen of this state complaining that this article has been violated by any person and upon proof of such violation, the superior courts of this state are authorized to and shall enjoin further violations of this article.    (Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 26; Code 1933, § 84-9903; Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 387, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Only officers of the law are authorized to enforce provisions of former Code 1933, Ch. 84-3 (see O.C.G.A. Ch. 4, T. 43).  1977 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 77-31. (But see 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-31).   Building officials may accept construction documents not signed by architect.   - Statute placed no obligation upon county or municipal building officials to accept only those construction documents which are properly signed and sealed by an architect or engineer before issuing a permit. 1977 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 77-31. (But see 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-31).    Opinion of the Attorney General No. 77-31 is still a correct interpretation of O.C.G.A. § 43-4-17; however, in certain circumstances other statutes do place a duty on local building officials to accept only construction documents having the seal and signature of an architect. 1984 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 84-30.
GA Code § 43-4-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4-18. Cease and Desist Orders; Violations; Notice and Hearing; Judicial Review

  Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, upon the board determining that a person is violating the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14, 43-4-16, or 43-4-17, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from committing further violations and may impose a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 for each violation. In determining the fine amount to be imposed, the board shall consider the severity of the violation.   For purposes of this Code section, each day a person is in violation of the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14, 43-4-16, or 43-4-17 shall constitute a separate violation.   A determination by the board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made only after notice to such person is given and a hearing is held.   Initial judicial review of any decision of the board made pursuant to this Code section or any action for enforcement thereof shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.   Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §43-4-17.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 434, § 2; Code 1981, §43-4-18, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1; Ga. L. 2007, p. 350, § 3/SB 237.)   Editor's notes.   - Former Code Section 43-4-18, relating to termination of the State Board of Architects and based on Ga. L. 1982, p. 1019, §§ 1, 5; Ga. L. 1984, p. 448, § 4; and Ga. L. 1988, p. 313, § 1, was repealed by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 3, effective July 1, 1992.   Ga. L. 2007, p. 350, § 4, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to violations committed on or after May 24, 2007.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Meyer von Bremen v. Georgia State Bd. of Architects, 259 Ga. 842, 389 S.E.2d 213 (1990).
GA Code § 43-4-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4-19. Issuance of Restraining Order or Injunction

 As cumulative of any other remedy or criminal prosecution, whenever it appears to the board that any person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation is or has been violating any of the provisions of this article, or the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, or any of the laws of this state relating to the practice of architecture, the board, on its own motion, may bring an action in its own name in the superior courts of this state alleging the facts and praying for a temporary restraining order and an injunction against such person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, restraining him, her, or it from violating such law, order, rule, or regulation. Upon proof of such facts, the court shall issue a restraining order or injunction, or both, without requiring allegation or proof that the petitioner therefor has no adequate remedy at law.    (Code 1981, §43-4-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-4-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-30. "Registered Interior Designer" Defined

 As used in this article, the term "registered interior designer" means a person registered under this article as being qualified by education, experience, and examination to use the title "registered interior designer." In general, an interior designer performs services including preparation of documents relative to nonstructural interior construction, furnishings, finishes, fixtures, and equipment.    (Code 1981, §43-4-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 748, § 3/HB 231.)
GA Code § 43-4-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-31. Duty of State Board of Architects and Interior Designers to Grant Certificates and Administer Provisions of Article; Registry

 The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall grant certificates and administer the provisions of this article, and the board shall keep a registry of registered interior designers.    (Code 1981, §43-4-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-4-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-32. Application for Certificate of Registration; Requirements; Term of Certificate; Renewal

  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.   Each applicant for certification as a registered interior designer shall meet the following requirements:   Is at least 21 years of age;   Has submitted a completed application as required by the board;   Has submitted the fees required by the board;   Provides proof of having passed the examination promulgated by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification or an examination approved by the board; and   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.     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:   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   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.     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.     (Code 1981, §43-4-32, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1759, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 1112, § 11/HB 1055.)
GA Code § 43-4-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-33. Form of Certificate of Registration; Seal

  The board shall prescribe the form of a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.   A registered interior designer shall be authorized to have a seal separate from the seal of registered architects. The seal of a registered interior designer shall be applied to drawings or other documents prepared by or under the responsible control of the registered interior designer, provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit any registered architect who has reviewed or supervised the preparation of drawings or other documents prepared by a registered interior designer from applying his or her seal to such drawings or other documents.     (Code 1981, §43-4-33, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 748, § 4/HB 231.)
GA Code § 43-4-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-34. Scope of Practice; Effect on Practice of Architecture and Interior Decoration

  Nothing in this article shall be construed as amending or in any manner affecting the definition of or practice of architecture as provided in Code Sections 43-4-1 and 43-4-14.   Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting an architect from practicing interior design, provided that an architect shall not use the title "registered interior designer" unless the architect has been granted a certificate of registration under this article.   Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice or activities of an interior decorator or individual offering interior decorating services, including, but not limited to, selection of surface materials, window treatments, wall coverings, paint, floor coverings, and lighting fixtures.     (Code 1981, §43-4-34, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-4-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-35. Applicability of Provisions of Chapter 1 of This Title

 For the purposes of this article, all the powers and duties provided in Chapter 1 of this title apply, including but not limited to the authority to sanction or deny registration as provided for applicants and licensees in Code Section 43-1-19.    (Code 1981, §43-4-35, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, "this title" was substituted for "Title 43".
GA Code § 43-4-36 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-36. Registration of Persons Certified or Registered in Other States or Foreign Countries

 Any person who has been certified or registered as an interior designer in another state or foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration by the board to use the title "registered interior designer," provided that such person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that he meets the requirements for registration in this state.    (Code 1981, §43-4-36, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-4-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4 - Architects|Article 2 - Registered Interior Designers|§ 43-4-37. Unlawful Use of Title "Registered Interior designer."

  It shall be unlawful for any person to use the title "registered interior designer" unless that person has been issued a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer as provided in this article.   Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §43-4-37, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-4B-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4B-2. Application

  The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition:   In which the contestants are all amateurs; and   Which is governed or authorized by:   U.S.A. Boxing;   The Georgia High School Athletic Association;   The National Collegiate Athletic Association;   Amateur Athletic Union;   Golden Gloves;   Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling;   USA Wrestling;   National High School Coaches Association;   North American Sport Karate Association;   International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association;   World Kick Boxing Association;   United States Kick Boxing Association;   International Sport Combat Federation;   Professional Karate Commission;   International Kick Boxing Federation; or   The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.       The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any matches, contests, or exhibitions of professional wrestling or to a promoter or organization that promotes, organizes, or governs such matches, contests, or exhibitions where such promoter or organization is a corporation that, at the time of such matches, contests, or exhibitions:   Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and   Has total assets of not less than $25 million.       (Code 1981, §43-4B-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2; Ga. L. 2005, p. 984, § 2/SB 224; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 43/HB 142.)
GA Code § 43-4B-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4B-3. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; Membership; Medical Advisory Panel; Reimbursement of Members

  The State Boxing Commission in existence immediately prior to July 1, 2001, is continued in existence subject to the provisions of this chapter. On and after July 1, 2001, the name of such commission shall be the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. The membership of the commission shall continue unchanged except as otherwise expressly provided by this chapter.   The commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Governor. Each member of the commission shall be appointed for a term of four years and until his or her successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms under the same procedures and requirements as appointments for full terms.   The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its membership for a term of one year. The commission may elect a vice chairperson from its membership for a term of one year. Any member serving as chairperson shall be eligible for successive election to such office by the commission.   The commission's medical advisory panel, appointed by the Governor, shall consist of four persons licensed to practice medicine in Georgia pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 34 of this title. They shall represent the specialties of neurology, ophthalmology, sports medicine, and general medicine. The medical advisory panel shall advise and assist the commission and its staff regarding issues and questions concerning the medical safety of applicants or licensees, including, but not limited to, matters relating to medical suspensions. The medical advisory panel may meet separately from the commission to discuss and formulate recommendations for the commission in connection with medical safety. Members of the medical advisory panel shall not be counted in determining a quorum of the commission and shall not vote as commission members.   Each member of the commission and the medical advisory panel shall be reimbursed for expenses and travel as provided for members of various professional licensing boards in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2.     (Code 1981, §43-4B-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2; Ga. L. 2005, p. 984, § 3/SB 224.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2001, "July 1, 2001," was substituted for "the effective date of this chapter," twice in subsection (a).
GA Code § 43-4B-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4B-5. Secretary of Commission

 The Secretary of State shall designate the secretary of the commission, who shall issue licenses and identification cards and perform such other duties as the commission may direct to carry out the provisions of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §43-4B-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-4B-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-4B-6. Commission Meetings

  The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the call of any two members. The business of the commission shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum.   The chairperson, if necessary, may within ten days of receiving an application and license fee call a meeting of the commission for the purpose of approving or rejecting an application for a license or match permit which has been submitted to the commission. The meeting shall be held within 20 days of the chairperson's call at a place designated by the chairperson.     (Code 1981, §43-4B-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2.)