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GA Code § 43-45-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-4. Terms of Office; Eligibility of Member to Succeed Himself

 The appointive members of the commission shall be appointed originally for a term of one, two, and three years; thereafter successors shall be appointed for a term of three years. All such members shall serve for the specified term and until their successors are appointed and qualified. There shall be no disqualification of any member appointed to succeed himself.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 4; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 3.)
GA Code § 43-45-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-5. Election of Officers; Action by Vote of Four Members; Meetings

 The commission shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman, who shall be elected annually by the members of the commission by a majority vote. No action shall be taken without four votes in accord. The commission shall determine the frequency of its meetings.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 5; Ga. L. 1966, p. 171, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 999, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-45-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-6. Reimbursement of Commission Members

 Each member of the commission shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 7; Ga. L. 1966, p. 171, § 4.)
GA Code § 43-45-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-7. Commissioner as Secretary of Commission

 The Commissioner shall be secretary of the commission. The secretary shall issue such licenses and certificates and perform such other duties as the commission shall direct in order to carry out this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 8; Ga. L. 1983, p. 739, § 3.)
GA Code § 43-45-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-10. Registration of Employees and Agents; Registration Certificates; Employee Training

 The license holder shall register with the secretary the names of all employees and agents within 30 days of their employment. Upon submission by the license holder of application and the appropriate fee established by the commission, registration certificates shall be issued by the secretary. Such certificates shall be carried on the person of the registered employee at all times during performance of work and shall be displayed upon request to any person for whom work is being performed. The license holder shall be responsible for training the registered employee in the work he is to perform. Employees covered by this Code section include servicemen, salesmen, estimators, and other employees. Such registration cards shall be effective only while the employee shall remain in the employment of the license holder by whom registration was obtained, and only for such time as the license of the license holder remains valid.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 14; Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 7; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 10; Ga. L. 1983, p. 739, § 5.)
GA Code § 43-45-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-11. Transfer of Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; Procedure Upon Change of Status of Licensee

 A license, certification, or registration shall not be transferable. When there is a change in the status of a licensee, the licensee shall notify the commission immediately; and the licensee shall have not more than 90 days or until the next meeting of the commission following the expiration of the 90 day period to comply with this chapter as to the employment of a certified operator.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 12; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 8.)
GA Code § 43-45-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-12. Suspension, Cancellation, and Revocation of Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; Unlawful Acts

  A license, certification, or registration may be suspended, canceled, or revoked by the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, for any violation of this chapter. However, the certification of any certified operator who fails to renew as required by regulations adopted by the commission shall automatically become revoked through operation of law upon the date of expiration of the certification.   Any licensee, certified operator, or registered employee who shall:   Make representations for the purpose of defrauding; deceive or defraud another;   Make a false statement with knowledge of its falsity for the purpose of inducing another to act thereon to his detriment;   Use methods or materials that are not suitable; or use any fumigant, insecticide, rodenticide, attractant, or repellant in a manner inconsistent with its labeling or other restrictions imposed by the commission or the Commissioner;   Fail to give the commission or its authorized representative, or the enforcing agency, upon demand or request, true information regarding methods and materials used, work performed, or other information essential to administration of this chapter;   Make any intentional misrepresentation of a material fact in an application for a license, certification, or registration; or   Fail to perform, report, or submit the appropriate fees consistent with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter  shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4.       (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 11; Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 6; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 7; Ga. L. 1976, p. 308, § 13; Ga. L. 1977, p. 701, § 12; Ga. L. 1983, p. 739, § 6; Ga. L. 2002, p. 856, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.   Liability of termite or other pest control or inspection contractor for work or representations, 32 A.L.R.4th 682.
GA Code § 43-45-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-13. Restrictions on Advertising

  No licensee or business entity represented by the licensee shall advertise or in any way use the words "bond" or "bonded" in any manner in connection with his pest control business operations unless the licensee or business entity shall have an instrument then in force, or that is available to each customer, that comes within the definition of a bond as defined in Code Section 43-45-2. Each licensee shall submit proof of such instrument to the commission.   Any person who shall claim that inspections or permits, or both, are required, authorized, or endorsed by the commission or any agency of the state or federal government shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter. No reference shall be made by any licensee in any form of advertising that would indicate the approval, endorsement, or recommendation of the commission or any agency of the state or federal government.    (Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 5; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43.)   Cross references.   - False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.   Administrative Rules and Regulations.   - Advertising and bonds, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, Chapter 620-4.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Revocation of license prohibits performing pursuant to preexisting contracts.   - Once a pest control license has been revoked, one is prohibited from performing any type of structural pest control work, whether or not done pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the revocation of the license. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-53.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Right to enjoin business competitor from unlicensed or otherwise illegal acts or practices, 90 A.L.R.2d 7.   Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.   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 § 43-45-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-14. Designation of Resident Agents by Nonresident Licensees and Certified Operators

 Every nonresident licensee or certified operator shall designate a resident agent upon whom service of notice or process may be made to enforce this chapter or any liabilities arising from operations under this chapter. In the event no resident agent is designated, the Secretary of State shall be the resident agent of the nonresident for services or process.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 17.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 62B Am. Jur. 2d, Process, §§ 199, 201.   C.J.S.   - 72 C.J.S., Process, § 76 et seq.
GA Code § 43-45-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-15. Issuance of Business License by Municipalities or Other Political Subdivisions; Local Business License Fees and Occupation Taxes

  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.   Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48.     (Code 1981, §43-45-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1292, § 3.)
GA Code § 43-45-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-16. Promulgation of Regulations

 The commission and the Commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish, obtain approval of, and implement a state plan for certification of applicators, pursuant to Section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended.   (Ga. L. 1976, p. 308, § 6; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-45-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-17. Enforcement Authority of Commissioner

 The Commissioner is authorized and directed to enforce this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter and is authorized to utilize any employee of the Department of Agriculture. The Commissioner may inspect any materials used or work performed by persons engaged in the business of household pest control, wood-destroying organism control, or fumigation in this state. The Commissioner shall be authorized, after notice and hearing, to revoke, suspend, or cancel any license, certification, or registration issued under this chapter for a violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter, for conviction or imposition of a final order imposing a civil penalty pursuant to Section 14 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, or for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to provide for the enforcement of this chapter by the Commissioner and to provide for the licensing, certification, and registration of those persons engaged in the business of structural pest control by the commission. It is the further intent of this chapter to provide that the commission shall advise the Commissioner with respect to the enforcement of this chapter. In connection therewith, the Commissioner, his designated agent, or a designated hearing officer is authorized to exercise the authority granted the commission to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of documents and papers.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 16; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 11; Ga. L. 1966, p. 171, § 8; Ga. L. 1976, p. 308, § 14; Ga. L. 1977, p. 701, § 13; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-45-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-18. Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure act."

 Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 18; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 13.)
GA Code § 43-45-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-19. Inspection of Licensees' Records by Commissioner

 The Commissioner or his agents shall have during regular business hours the right to see, examine, and inspect any and all records of any licensee pertaining to the operations of the licensee within the provisions of this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 8; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 12.)
GA Code § 43-45-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-20. Injunctions

 The Commissioner may institute a civil action to enjoin any violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter. A violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter is declared to constitute a public nuisance, and such action for injunction may be maintained notwithstanding the existence of other legal remedies and notwithstanding the pendency or successful completion of a criminal prosecution.   (Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 11; Ga. L. 1960, p. 813, § 15; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 42 Am. Jur. 2d, Injunctions, § 145. 58 Am. Jur. 2d, Nuisances, § 6.   C.J.S.   - 43 C.J.S., Injunctions, § 6. 66 C.J.S., Nuisances, §§ 8 et seq., 14, 60, 63, 66, 69, 82, 84, 86, 88, 96, 97, 100.
GA Code § 43-45-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-21. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter

  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.   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.    (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 9; Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 5; Ga. L. 1966, p. 171, § 5; Ga. L. 1976, p. 308, § 9; Ga. L. 1977, p. 701, § 10.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Scope of exemption.   - Exemption provided for in this section extends to any situation in which a person, firm, or corporation is doing structural pest control or related work on property owned by such person, firm, or corporation. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-227.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Right to enjoin business competitor from unlicensed or otherwise illegal acts or practices, 90 A.L.R.2d 7.   Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.   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 § 43-45-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-22. Authority to Refuse License to Applicant Convicted of Violation of Chapter

 Nothing in this chapter shall require the commission to issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a violation of this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 20; Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 10.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Permissible basis for refusing examination due to "low moral character."    - State Structural Pest Control Commission may not refuse to examine an applicant because of "low moral character" unless the applicant has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a violation of Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 21 (see now O.C.G.A. § 43-45-25). 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-440.
GA Code § 43-45-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-23. Interference With or Obstruction of Inspector

 Any person who shall interfere with or obstruct any inspector or other employee or agent of an authorized enforcement agency in the performance of his duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   (Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 12.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 58 Am. Jur. 2d, Obstructing Justice, §§ 12 et seq., 25.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Obstructing Justice or Governmental Administration, § 6.
GA Code § 43-45-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control|§ 43-45-25. Penalty

 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second or any subsequent offense, any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4. Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 21; Ga. L. 2002, p. 856, § 4.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, a comma was deleted following "nature".
GA Code § 43-46-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 46 - Transient Merchants|§ 43-46-1. Short Title

 This chapter may be cited as the "Transient Merchant Act of Georgia."   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 60 Am. Jur. 2d, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Dealers, § 76 et seq.
GA Code § 43-46-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 46 - Transient Merchants|§ 43-46-2. "Transient Merchant" Defined

 As used in this chapter, the term "transient merchant" means any person, firm, or corporation, as principal or agent, or both, which is not a regular retail or wholesale merchant with a permanent place of business in this state, but rather one who displays samples, model goods, wares, or merchandise in any lot, building, room, or structure of any kind, whether fixed or mobile, for the purpose of securing orders for the retail sale of such items or items of like kind or quality for immediate or future delivery. The term "transient merchant" shall not include any person, firm, or corporation which:    Sells agriculture or forestry products;   Makes house-to-house or personal calls for the purpose of displaying samples or taking orders for shipment directly from a manufacturer;   Conducts business at any industry or association trade show; or   Sells items at a rummage, garage, antique, or similar sale when such person, firm, or corporation is a resident of this state or has a permanent place of business within this state and such sale is not part of the regular business activity of such person, firm, or corporation or when the net proceeds of such sale are to be used for charitable purposes.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-46-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 46 - Transient Merchants|§ 43-46-3. Prerequisites to Engaging in Business as a Transient Merchant

  It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant which is a corporation to engage in business in any county of this state unless such transient merchant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 14, relating to corporations, and obtain a license.   It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant which is not a corporation to engage in business in any county of this state unless said transient merchant shall have and continuously maintain a registered agent or agents as provided in Code Section 43-46-5 and shall obtain a license.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-46-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 46 - Transient Merchants|§ 43-46-4. Filing Application for License With County Authorities; Contents; Fee; Transfer of License; Scope of License

  Any transient merchant shall file an application for a license in each county in which the merchant wishes to transact business. The application shall be filed with the tax collector, the tax commissioner, or the county officer who issues business licenses. Such application shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:   The name and permanent address of the transient merchant;   The name and permanent address of the transient merchant's registered agent or office;   The type of business to be conducted; and   The date and state of incorporation, when said transient merchant is a corporation.     At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay a license fee in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority of the county, which shall be paid into the general county treasury. After the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter, a transient business license shall be issued. Such license is not transferable, is valid only within the territorial limits of the issuing county, is valid only for the business stated on the application, and shall expire one year from the date issued.    (Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 4; Ga. L. 1993, p. 787, § 1.)