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GA Code § 43-1-26 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-26. Exemption of Credentialed Persons From Licensure, Registration, or Certification in the State in Connection With the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Conditions and Limitations; Consent for Certain Medical Services; Automatic Repeal

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1994, p. 480, § 1, effective December 31, 1996.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, the designation of this Code section was reserved.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 43-1-26, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 480, § 1.
GA Code § 43-1-27 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-27. Licensee Required to Notify Licensing Authority of Felony Conviction

 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.    (Code 1981, §43-1-27, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 776, § 3.)
GA Code § 43-1-29 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-29. Suspension of License for Nonpayment of Student Loans Prohibited

 A professional licensing board shall not suspend the license of a person licensed by that board because he or she is a borrower in default under the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program as determined by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or because he or she has been certified by any entity of the federal government for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program.    (Code 1981, §43-1-29, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 1066, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 1-12/SB 214.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, rewrote this Code section, which read: "A professional licensing board shall suspend the license of a person licensed by that board who has been certified by a federal agency and reported to the board for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program. Prior to the suspension, the licensee shall be entitled to notice of the board's intended action and opportunity to appear before the board according to procedures set forth by the division director in rules and regulations. A suspension of a license under this Code section is not a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' A license suspended under this Code section shall not be reinstated or reissued until the person provides the licensing board a written release issued by the reporting agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan or satisfying the service requirements in accordance with an agreement approved by the reporting agency. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the period of suspension, reinstatement of the license shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee which the board may impose."   Cross references.   - Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, § 20-3-260 et seq.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2001, "Procedure" was substituted for "Procedures" in the third sentence.   Law reviews.   - For note on the 2001 enactment of this Code section, see 18 Georgia. St. U.L. Rev. 256 (2001).
GA Code § 43-1-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-30. Collection of Work Force and Demographic Data; Procedure for Collection and Utilization

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2002, p. 615, § 3, effective December 31, 2007.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, the designation of this Code section was reserved.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 43-1-30, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 615, § /3.
GA Code § 43-1-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-31. Expiration of Professional Licenses of Service Members on Active Duty Outside of State

  As used in this Code section, the term "service member" means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer.   Any service member whose license to practice a profession issued pursuant to any provision of this title expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice such profession in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this title related to practicing a profession with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. The service member must present to the applicable professional licensing board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer to waive any charges.     (Code 1981, §43-1-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 213, § 6/SB 258.)
GA Code § 43-1-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-32. Limitations on Licensure Requirements for Physicians and Dentists; Conditioning of Licensing Upon Participation in Public or Private Health Insurance Plans Prohibited

  State licensure requirements for physicians and dentists in this state shall be granted based on demonstrated skill and academic competence. Licensure approval for physicians and dentists in this state shall not be conditioned upon or related to participation in any public or private health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage.   The Georgia Composite Medical Board and the Georgia Board of Dentistry shall be solely responsible for the licensure of physicians and dentists, respectively, in this state.     (Code 1981, §43-1-32, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 348, § 1/HB 785.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2012, Code Section 33-1-22, as enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 348, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-1-32.
GA Code § 43-1-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-34. Military and Veterans Licensure

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "License" means a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of a professional licensing board or other board that is required under this title for a person to engage in a profession, business, or trade.   "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.   "Other board" means a board created pursuant to this title that is not a professional licensing board.   "Service member" means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.   "Transitioning service member" means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.     No later than July 1, 2017, each professional licensing board and other board shall adopt rules and regulations implementing a process by which transitioning service members may qualify for temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof for each profession, business, or trade for which a license is issued. Such process may include the issuance of a license to an applicant based upon such applicant:   Holding a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements under this state to obtain a license; and   Obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state.     Any professional licensing board or other board created after June 30, 2016, shall adopt within one year of its creation the rules and regulations required by subsection (b) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §43-1-34, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 428, § 2/HB 821; Ga. L. 2020, p. 909, § 1/HB 914.)   Cross references.   - Qualification for temporary certificates for military spouses, § 20-2-200.2.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2016, p. 428, § 1/HB 821, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Military Spouses and Veterans Licensure Act.'"
GA Code § 43-1-34.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-1-34.1. Expedited License by Endorsement for Military Spouses

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "License" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.   "Military" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.   "Other board" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.   "Service member" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.   "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.   "Transitioning service member" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.     Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a professional licensing board or other board shall issue an expedited license by endorsement to any individual that:   Is a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member stationed within this state;   Holds a current license to practice such occupation or profession issued by another state for which the training, experience, and testing are substantially similar in qualifications and scope to the requirements under this state to obtain a license;   Is in good standing in such other state; and   Passes any examination that may only be required to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations of this state specific to the practice of the profession, business, or trade for which such expedited license by endorsement is being sought.     Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate, override, or amend any licensing compact entered into by the State of Georgia.     (Code 1981, §43-1-34.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 909, § 2/HB 914.)
GA Code § 43-1A-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Law."    (Code 1981, §43-1A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1A-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-2. Legislative Intent

 The General Assembly finds that the need for and the effectiveness of establishing occupational licensure and certification in this state has not been systematically evaluated. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that no programs of licensure and certification shall hereafter be imposed upon any profession or business unless required for the safety and well-being of the citizens of this state. It is the further purpose of this chapter to authorize the periodic review of existing regulatory entities to ensure that the authority of such regulatory entities is applicable and necessary with relation to the current professional and business conditions of this state. Any actions of the council pursuant to this chapter are solely recommendations and shall be nonbinding.    (Code 1981, §43-1A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1A-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-3. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Applicant group" means any business or professional group or organization, any individual, or any other interested party which proposes that any business or professional group not presently regulated be regulated by the state.   "Certificate" or "certification" means a voluntary process by which a statutory regulatory entity grants recognition to an individual who has met certain prerequisite qualifications specified by that regulatory entity and who may assume or use "certified" in the title or designation to perform prescribed occupational tasks.   "Council" means the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council.   "Grandfather clause" means a provision in a regulatory statute applicable to individuals engaged in the regulated business or profession prior to the effective date of the regulatory statute which exempts the individuals from meeting prerequisite qualifications set forth in the regulatory statute to perform prescribed occupational tasks.   "Legislative committee of reference" means the standing legislative committee designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate to consider proposed legislation introduced in their respective houses of the General Assembly to regulate any business or occupation not previously regulated.   "License," "licensing," or "licensure" means authorization to engage in a business or profession which would otherwise be unlawful in the state in the absence of authorization. A license is granted to those individuals who meet prerequisite qualifications to perform prescribed business or professional tasks, who use a particular title, or who perform those tasks and use a particular title.   "Regulate" or "regulation" means the process of licensure or certification as defined in this Code section.   "Regulatory entity" means any state agency which regulates one or more professions, occupations, industries, businesses, or other endeavors in this state.   "State agency" means each state board, bureau, commission, department, division, office, or other separate unit of state government created or established by law.     (Code 1981, §43-1A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1A-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-4. Occupational Regulation Review Council

  There is created the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council.   The council shall consist of nine members:   The comptroller general or his or her designee;   The Secretary of State or his or her designee;   The commissioner of public health or his or her designee;   The director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee;   The commissioner of natural resources or his or her designee;   The state revenue commissioner or his or her designee;   The Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee;   The chairperson of the legislative committee of reference or that person's designee from that committee, but only when legislation referred by such committee is being considered by the council; and   The chairperson of that standing committee of the General Assembly appointed by the presiding officer thereof pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-1A-5 or that chairperson's designee from that committee, but only when legislation of which that presiding officer was notified under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-1A-5 is being considered by the council.     The director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee shall serve as chairperson of the council.   Legislative members of the council appointed thereto pursuant to paragraphs (8) and (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall receive for their attendance of meetings of the council the same expense and mileage allowance authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees.     (Code 1981, §43-1A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-6/HB 228; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-5/HB 214; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 43/HB 79; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 27/SB 148.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, in subsection (b), in the introductory language, substituted "nine members" for "ten members", deleted former paragraph (b)(8), which read: "The administrator of the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975' or his or her designee;", and renumbered former paragraphs (b)(9) and (b)(10) as present paragraphs (b)(8) and (b)(9); and substituted "paragraphs (8) and (9) of subsection (b)" for "pargaraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (b)" in subsection (d).   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, in subsection (b), changed the capitalization of "natural resources" and deleted "the Department of" preceding "natural resources" in paragraph (5), and substituted "state revenue commissioner" for "commissioner of the Department of Revenue" in paragraph (6).   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 43-1A-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-6. Review of Proposed Legislation

 All bills introduced in the General Assembly to newly regulate a profession or business and all reviews of existing regulatory entities pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1A-5 shall be reviewed according to the following criteria. In evaluating how or whether a profession or business shall hereafter be regulated, the following factors shall be considered:    Whether the unregulated practice of the occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote;   Whether the practice of the occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing occupational ability;   Whether the citizens of this state are or may be effectively protected by other means;   Whether the overall cost effectiveness and economic impact would be positive for citizens of this state; and   Whether there are means other than state regulation to protect the interests of the state.     (Code 1981, §43-1A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1A-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-8. Preferred Forms of Regulation; Role of General Assembly

  After evaluating the report of the council and any other desired information based on the criteria outlined in Code Section 43-1A-6 and considering governmental and societal costs and benefits, if the General Assembly finds that it is necessary to regulate a business or profession not previously regulated by law, the most appropriate alternative method of regulation should be implemented, consistent with the public interest and this Code section:   Where the consumer may have a substantial basis for relying on the services of a profession or business, a system of certification should be implemented;   Where apparent that adequate regulation cannot be achieved by means other than licensing, a system of licensing should be implemented; or   Where regulation as defined in this chapter is deemed too restrictive and unnecessary to protect the public health and welfare, a less restrictive means of ensuring public protection, including, but not limited to, stricter civil action or criminal penalties, inspection requirements, or a system of registration, may be considered.     The General Assembly may, with regard to an existing regulatory entity, and after evaluating the report of the council or any desired information, including, but not limited to, the criteria outlined in Code Section 43-1A-6 and any governmental and societal costs and benefits:   Take no action if it has determined that such existing regulatory agency is efficiently regulated and that no action is necessary in the interests of the state;   Amend the enabling legislation of such existing regulatory entity if it has determined that making such amendments shall more efficiently regulate such regulatory entity in a manner that is in the best interests of the state; or   Repeal the enabling legislation of such existing regulatory entity if it has determined that the continuing regulation of such regulatory entity is no longer in the interests of the state.       (Code 1981, §43-1A-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1A-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review|§ 43-1A-9. Chapter Not to Limit Legislature's Constitutional Powers

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the General Assembly to legislate as authorized by the Constitution.    (Code 1981, §43-1A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.)
GA Code § 43-1B-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1B - Patient Self-Referral|§ 43-1B-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Patient Self-referral Act of 1993."    (Code 1981, §43-1B-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 521, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-1B-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 1B - Patient Self-Referral|§ 43-1B-2. Legislative Intent

 It is recognized by the General Assembly that the referral of a patient by a health care provider to a provider of designated health care services in which the health care provider has an investment interest represents a potential conflict of interest.The General Assembly finds that these referral practices may limit or eliminate competitive alternatives in the health care services market, may result in overutilization of health care services, may increase costs to the health care system, and may adversely affect the quality of health care. The General Assembly also recognizes, however, that it may be appropriate for health care providers to own entities providing health care services, and to refer patients to such entities, as long as certain safeguards are present in the arrangement.It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide guidance to health care providers regarding prohibited patient referrals between health care providers and entities providing health care services and to protect the citizens of Georgia from unnecessary and costly health care expenditures.    (Code 1981, §43-1B-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 521, § 1.)