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GA Code § 43-34-124 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 5 - Use of Marijuana for Treatment of Cancer and Glaucoma|§ 43-34-124. Patient Qualification Review Board; Members; Officers; Meetings; Duties; Exception to Open Meetings Requirements

  The board shall appoint the Patient Qualification Review Board. Each member of the review board shall be approved for such membership by a majority vote of the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The review board shall be composed of:   A board certified physician in ophthalmology;   A board certified physician in surgery;   A board certified physician in internal medicine and medical oncology;   A board certified physician in psychiatry;   A board certified physician in radiology; and   A pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, and drugs.     The review board shall elect from its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The review board shall hold regular meetings at least once every 60 days and shall meet at such additional times as shall be called by the chairperson of the review board or the chairperson of the board. Each member of the review board shall receive for services for each day's attendance upon meetings of such board the same amount authorized by law for members of the General Assembly for attendance upon meetings of the General Assembly.   The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the performance of the duties of the review board.   The review board shall review all patient applicants for the program and their physicians and shall certify those qualified for participation in the program. The review board shall additionally certify pharmacies which are licensed by the state and which are otherwise qualified and certify physicians regarding the distribution of marijuana pursuant to Code Section 43-34-125. Meetings of the review board to certify patients, physicians, or pharmacies shall not be open to the public, as otherwise required by Chapter 14 of Title 50.    (Code 1933, § 84-905A, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 82, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 39 Am. Jur. 2d, Health, § 11.
GA Code § 43-34-125 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 5 - Use of Marijuana for Treatment of Cancer and Glaucoma|§ 43-34-125. Receipt of Marijuana by Board; Distribution; Responsibility for Costs of Obtaining and Testing Marijuana

  The board shall apply to contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse for receipt of marijuana pursuant to this article and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.   The board shall cause marijuana approved for use in the program to be transferred to a certified pharmacy, licensed by the state, for distribution to the certified patient by a licensed pharmacist upon a written order for research medication of the certified physician, pursuant to this article. Any reasonable costs incurred by the board in obtaining or testing marijuana shall be charged to participating physicians who may seek reimbursement from their research subjects utilizing the marijuana.    (Code 1933, § 84-906A, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 82, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 43/HB 323.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 28 C.J.S., Drugs and Narcotics, §§ 71, 72.
GA Code § 43-34-126 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 5 - Use of Marijuana for Treatment of Cancer and Glaucoma|§ 43-34-126. Immunity of Program Participants From State Prosecution for Possession or Use of Authorized Marijuana

 Patient participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession of marijuana as authorized by this article and under the program established in this article. A person authorized under this program shall not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of the amount prescribed under the authority of this article. The amount prescribed shall be maintained in the container in which it was placed at the time the prescription was filled. Physician, pharmacy, and pharmacist participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession, distribution, and any other use of marijuana, which use is authorized such persons by this article. Any such possession, distribution, or other use not authorized by this article shall be enforced and punished as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies.   (Code 1933, § 84-907A, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 82, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1634, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 28 C.J.S., Drugs and Narcotics, §§ 211, 212, 225, 226.
GA Code § 43-34-140 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-140. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Practices Act."    (Code 1981, §43-34-140, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-141 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-141. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Legislative Finding and Declaration

 The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of respiratory care in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it is necessarily a proper subject of regulation and control.    (Code 1981, §43-34-141, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-142 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-142. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board.   "Respiratory care" means the rendering of services to patients with deficiencies or abnormalities which affect the pulmonary and cardiac systems and which services involve therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, education, or care of such patients with regard to such deficiencies or abnormalities.   "Respiratory care professional" means any person certified under this article to practice respiratory care.     (Code 1981, §43-34-142, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-143 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-143. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Powers and Duties of Board

 The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to:    Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification, renewal of the certificate, and reciprocal certification;   Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;   Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew the certification of respiratory care professional applicants and certificate holders under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;   Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations;   Establish application, examination, and certification fees;   Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies;   Prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and describing the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the general public and appropriate state agencies; and   Establish continuing education requirements.     (Code 1981, §43-34-143, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-144 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-144. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Requirements for Certification; Supervision

  Each applicant for certification as a respiratory care professional shall meet the following requirements:   Is at least 18 years of age;   Has submitted a completed application as required by the board;   Has submitted any fees required by the board;   Has successfully passed the entry level examination given by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc., or such other examination as the board may in its discretion administer or approve; and   Has met such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.     In addition to the requirements specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, each applicant for certification under this article shall be working under the supervision or direction of a person licensed under Article 2 of this chapter and shall, in order to maintain certification, continue to work under the supervision or direction of a person licensed under Article 2 of this chapter.     (Code 1981, §43-34-145, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 4; Code 1981, §43-34-144, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.    Former Code Section43-34-144, concerning certification of persons practicing respiratory care on April 27, 1993, was based on Code 1981, § 43-34-144, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509, effective July 1, 2009.
GA Code § 43-34-145 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-145. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Notice to Applicant of Acceptance or Rejection

 After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection.    (Code 1981, §43-34-146, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Code 1981, §43-34-145, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-145 as present Code Section 43-34-144.
GA Code § 43-34-146 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-146. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Ownership of Certificate; Posting; Change of Address; Renewal; Inactive Status; Board Authorized to Determine Renewal Requirements

  Any document evidencing certification issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.   The certificate holder shall display the document evidencing certification in an appropriate and public manner.   The certificate holder shall inform the board of any change of address.   The certificate shall be renewed biennially if the certificate holder is not in violation of this article at the time of application for renewal and if the applicant fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board.   Each person certified under this article is responsible for renewing his or her certificate before the expiration date.   Under procedures and conditions established by the board, a certificate holder may request that his or her certification be declared inactive. The certificate holder may apply for active status at any time and upon meeting the conditions set by the board shall be declared active.   The board shall be authorized to:   Require persons seeking renewal of certification as respiratory care professionals under this article to complete board approved continuing education;   Establish the number of hours of continuing education to be completed as well as the categories in which the continuing education is to be completed; and   Approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, specialty societies, or professional organizations.       (Code 1981, §43-34-147, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Code 1981, §43-34-146, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-146 as present Code Section 43-34-145.
GA Code § 43-34-147 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-147. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Temporary Permits

 Upon payment of a fee determined by the board, a temporary permit may be issued to practice respiratory care:    For a period of 12 months to an applicant for certification under Code Section 43-34-148 providing that applicant presents written evidence verified by oath that the applicant was certified, licensed, or practicing respiratory care within the last 12 months in another state; or   To a person who is a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or the equivalent thereof as accepted by the board, pending completion of the other requirements for certification under this article.     (Code 1981, §43-34-147.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 5; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43; Code 1981, §43-34-147, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-147 as present Code Section 43-34-146.
GA Code § 43-34-148 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-148. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Reciprocity

 An individual who has been granted certification, registration, licensure, or other authority by whatever name known to practice respiratory care in another state having requirements for such authority to practice which are substantially equal to or which exceed the requirements for a similar certificate in this state may petition the board for reciprocity in this state and, upon submission of an application and requisite fees and upon verification by oath and submission of evidence acceptable to the board, may be granted a certificate to practice respiratory care in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §43-34-147.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1497, § 5; Code 1981, §43-34-148, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-148 as present Code Section 43-34-149.
GA Code § 43-34-149 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-149. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Sanctions

 The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a respiratory care professional any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8.    (Code 1981, §43-34-148, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Code 1981, §43-34-149, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-149 as present Code Section 43-34-150.
GA Code § 43-34-150 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-150. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) Respiratory Care Advisory Committee

 The board shall appoint a respiratory care advisory committee. The committee shall be composed of persons engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy, persons licensed under Article 2 of this chapter who specialize or are board certified in pulmonary medicine, and such members as the board at its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine.    (Code 1981, §43-34-149, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Code 1981, §43-34-150, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.   Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-150 as present Code Section 43-34-151.
GA Code § 43-34-152 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 6 - Respiratory Care|§ 43-34-152. (For Effective Date of Repeal, See note.) "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" Applicable

 Proceedings under this article shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."    (Code 1981, §43-34-151, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 264, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 43; Code 1981, §43-34-152, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Editor's notes.   - See the Editor's note following the article heading as to the repeal of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-170 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 7 - Clinical Perfusionists|§ 43-34-170. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act."    (Code 1981, §43-34-170, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 652, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-172 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34 - Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|Article 7 - Clinical Perfusionists|§ 43-34-172. Powers and Responsibilities of Board

 The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to:    Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure;   Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of this state that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;   Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the licenses of board applicants for licensure as licensed clinical perfusionists and provisional licensed clinical perfusionists under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;   Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations;   Establish application, examination, and licensure fees;   Request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies and prepare information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the board and the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies; and   Establish education, examination, and continuing education requirements.     (Code 1981, §43-34-172, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 652, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)