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GA Code § 43-34-200 (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 8 - Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|§ 43-34-200. Expiration Date and Renewal Period; Continuing Education; Procedure for Restoration

  The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this article shall be set by the board. A license shall be valid for a period of up to two years and shall be renewed biennially as provided by rule of the board. The board shall establish continuing education requirements for the renewal of a license. These requirements shall be based on established standards of competence in the field of orthotics or prosthetics.   A person who has permitted his or her license to expire or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have his or her license restored by:   Making application to the board;   Filing proof acceptable to the board of his or her fitness to have his or her license restored including, but not limited to, sworn evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the board; and   Paying the required restoration fee.  If the person has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the board, the board shall determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, such person's fitness to resume active status and may require the person to complete a period of evaluated clinical experience and successful completion of an examination.      A person whose license expired while he or she was:   In federal service on active duty within the armed forces of the United States or with the state militia and called into service or training; or   In training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into military service  may have his or her license renewed or restored without paying a lapsed renewal fee if, within two years after termination from the service, training, or education except under conditions other than honorable, he or she furnishes the board with satisfactory evidence that he or she has been so engaged and that his or her service, training, or education has been terminated.        (Code 1981, §43-34-200, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-70, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-200; a semicolon was substituted for a comma at the end of paragraph (b)(2) and "furnishes" was substituted for "furnished" in the undesignated paragraph following paragraph (c)(2).
GA Code § 43-34-201 (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 8 - Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|§ 43-34-201. Inactive Status

 A person who notifies the board on forms prescribed thereby may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the board, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the board of his or her desire to resume active status. A person requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in Code Section 43-34-200. An orthotist or prosthetist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice orthotics or prosthetics in this state.    (Code 1981, §43-34-201, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-71, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-201 and "Code Section 43-34-200" was substituted for "Code Section 43-34-70" at the end of the second sentence.
GA Code § 43-34-202 (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 8 - Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|§ 43-34-202. Reciprocal Licensure Requirements

 The board may, at its discretion, license as an orthotist or prosthetist, without examination and on payment of the required fee, an applicant who is an orthotist or prosthetist and is:    Licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory, or country in which the applicant is licensed were, at the date of his or her licensure, equal to or more stringent than the requirements in force in this state on that date; or   Certified as an orthotist or prosthetist by a national certifying organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and has educational and testing standards equal to or more stringent than the licensing requirements of this state.     (Code 1981, §43-34-202, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-72, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-202.
GA Code § 43-34-203 (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 8 - Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice|§ 43-34-203. Advisory Committee

 The board shall appoint the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include licensed orthotists and prosthetists licensed under this article and such members as the board in 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. The initial members of the advisory committee may include persons eligible for licensing under this article. Subsequent advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.    (Code 1981, §43-34-204, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Code 1981, §43-34-203, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-74, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-204.   Editor's notes.   - Former Code Section43-34-203, concerning disciplinary actions by the board, was based on Code 1981, § 43-34-203, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, and was repealed by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509, effective July 1, 2009.
GA Code § 43-34-240 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-240. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act."    (Code 1981, §43-34-240, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-241 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-241. Legislative Findings; Purpose

 This article is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for state administrative control, supervision, and regulation of the practice of providing cosmetic laser services. It is the intention of the General Assembly that cosmetic laser services be made available and affordable to the people of this state in a safe, reliable manner. Unregulated cosmetic laser services do not adequately meet the needs or serve the interests of the public. Licensure of those performing cosmetic laser services and required education and training of such practitioners will help ensure the health and safety of consumers. The practice of providing cosmetic laser services is declared to be affected with the public interest; and this article shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purpose stated in this Code section.    (Code 1981, §43-34-241, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-242 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-242. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section 43-34-2.   "Consulting physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter and:   Whose principal place of practice is within this state; or   Whose principal place of practice is outside this state but is within 50 miles from the facility with whom he or she has an agreement to provide services in accordance with Code Section 43-34-248.     "Consumer" means a person on whom cosmetic laser services are or are to be performed.   "Cosmetic laser practitioner" means a person licensed under this article to provide cosmetic laser services as defined in this article and whose license is in good standing.   "Cosmetic laser services" means nonablative elective cosmetic light based skin care, photo rejuvenation, or hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for noninvasive procedures. Such services and the provision thereof shall not be considered to be the practice of medicine.   "Facility" means any location, place, area, structure, office, institution, or business or a part thereof in which is performed or provided cosmetic laser services regardless of whether a fee is charged for such services.   "License" means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the board which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon.   "Licensee" means any person holding a license under this article.   "Medical practitioner" means a registered professional nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.   "Nurse" means a registered professional nurse or nurse practitioner.   "Person" means a natural person.     (Code 1981, §43-34-242, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509; Ga. L. 2009, p. 989, § 1/SB 104.)
GA Code § 43-34-243 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-243. Permitted Activities

 This article shall not be construed to prohibit:    A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;   A licensed physician assistant from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;   A person licensed by this state as a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse practitioner from engaging in his or her profession;   A licensed esthetician from engaging in his or her profession;   A master cosmetologist from engaging in his or her profession;   Any person licensed under any other article of this chapter from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;   A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;   The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a person who is employed by the federal government or any bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties;   The practice of providing cosmetic laser services by a student enrolled in an accredited school of nursing or medical school as part of his or her training; or   Employees or authorized representatives of a manufacturer of a laser used for cosmetic laser services from engaging in one or more of the following: evaluating, adjusting, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing, or delivering a laser used to provide cosmetic laser services under the order, direction, or prescription of a physician or health provider operating within his or her licensed scope of practice.     (Code 1981, §43-34-243, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-245 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-245. Expiration of Licenses; License Renewal

  All licenses shall expire biennially unless renewed. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the board prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure of the holder to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee within the time period established by the board and provided the applicant meets such requirements as the board may establish by rule. Any license which has not been restored within such period following its expiration may not be renewed, restored, or reissued thereafter. The holder of such a canceled license may apply for and obtain a valid license only upon compliance with all relevant requirements for issuance of a new license.   As a condition of license renewal, the board shall require licensees to provide proof, in a form approved by the board, of a minimum of five hours of continuing education courses as approved by the board in the area of cosmetic laser services, equipment safety and operation, procedures, and relative skin modalities, directly taught by a licensed physician or certified continuing medical education or continuing education educator.     (Code 1981, §43-34-245, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-246 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-246. Sanctions

 The board may impose on a cosmetic laser practitioner or applicant 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, §43-34-246, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, a misspelling of "practitioner" was corrected near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 43-34-247 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-247. Petition to Restrain or Enjoin Unlicensed Cosmetic Laser Practitioner

 The practice of providing cosmetic laser services is declared to be an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Such practice when engaged in by a person who is not licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner or otherwise licensed to practice a profession which is permitted under law to perform cosmetic laser services is declared to be harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board or the district attorney of the circuit where such unlicensed practice exists, or any person or organization having an interest therein, may bring a petition to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the superior court of the county where such unlicensed person resides. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain an injunction under this Code section to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law, or to allege or prove any special injury.    (Code 1981, §43-34-247, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-249 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-249. Informed Consent

  Prior to receiving cosmetic laser services from a cosmetic laser practitioner, a person must consent in writing to such services and shall be informed in writing of the general terms of the following:   The nature and purpose of such proposed procedure;   Any material risks generally recognized and associated with the cosmetic laser service to be performed which, if disclosed to a reasonably prudent person in the customer's position, could reasonably be expected to cause such prudent person to decline such proposed cosmetic laser services on the basis of the material risk of injury that could result from such proposed services;   The name of, degrees and qualifications held by, and type of licenses obtained by the individual who will be performing the cosmetic laser service, and with respect to cosmetic laser services other than hair removal, the supervisor and the consulting physician;   The steps to be followed after the cosmetic laser service is performed in the event of any complications; and   With respect to cosmetic laser services other than hair removal, the emergency contact information for the consulting physician and the address of his or her principal place of practice.     It shall be the responsibility of the cosmetic laser practitioner to ensure that the information required by subsections (a) and (a.1) of this Code section is disclosed and that the consent provided for in this Code section is obtained.   Where the consumer is under 18 years of age, the consent of the consumer's parent or legal guardian shall be required.   The board shall be required to adopt and have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing and establishing the standards necessary to implement this Code section specifically including but not limited to the disciplining of a cosmetic laser practitioner who fails to comply with this Code section.   Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the information provided for in this Code section from being disclosed through the use of video tapes, audio tapes, pamphlets, booklets, or other means of communication or through conversations with the cosmetic laser practitioner; provided, however, that such information is also provided in writing and attached to the consent form which the consumer signs.    (a.1)After receiving each cosmetic laser service other than hair removal, a person shall be informed in writing of the information required by paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section.    (Code 1981, §43-34-249, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509; Ga. L. 2009, p. 989, § 4/SB 104.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2007, "be" was inserted in paragraph (a)(3).
GA Code § 43-34-249.1 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-249.1. Waiver

 The board shall have the authority to waive the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-34-248 and paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-249 for facilities offering cosmetic laser services which serve as a principal place of practice at which a physician regularly sees patients if medical services are regularly performed at such facilities. For purposes of this Code section, "medical services" shall mean the general and usual services and care rendered and administered by a physician.    (Code 1981, §43-34-249.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 989, § 5/SB 104.)
GA Code § 43-34-250 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-250. Advisory Committee

 The board shall appoint an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include licensed cosmetic laser practitioners licensed under this article and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. The advisory committee shall include at least one person licensed to practice medicine under this chapter and specialized in a field with expertise in the biologic behavior of the skin. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine, including but not limited to consulting with the board on the issuance, denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses and the promulgation of rules and regulations under this article. The initial members of the advisory committee may include persons eligible for licensing under this article. Subsequent advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.    (Code 1981, §43-34-250, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509; Ga. L. 2009, p. 989, § 6/SB 104.)
GA Code § 43-34-251 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-251. Prohibited Activities

  It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to perform cosmetic laser services within any area within one inch of the nearest part of the eye socket of any consumer.   It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to administer any pharmaceutical agent or other substance by injection.     (Code 1981, §43-34-251, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-252 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-252. Noncompliance of Facility Owner; Penalty

 Any person who owns a facility in which cosmetic laser services are offered or performed in noncompliance with the requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §43-34-252, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-253 (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 9 - Cosmetic Laser Services|§ 43-34-253. Violation; Penalty

 Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §43-34-253, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)