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GA Code § 43-44-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 1 - State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing|§ 43-44-13. Investigatory and Disciplinary Authority of the Board

 The investigatory authority and disciplinary authority of the board shall be as provided in Code Section 43-1-19.    (Code 1981, §43-44-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1/HB 1112.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1, effective July 1, 1987, repealed the former Code section and reenacted the current Code section. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1974, p. 1009, § 11 and related to suspension or revocation of licenses and issuance of reprimands.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.
GA Code § 43-44-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 1 - State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing|§ 43-44-14. Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure act."

 Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," applies to and governs all administrative action taken by the board.   (Ga. L. 1974, p. 1009, § 11; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1/HB 1112.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.
GA Code § 43-44-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 1 - State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing|§ 43-44-15. Effect of Other Laws

 Nothing contained in any other law shall prevent a person who is qualified under this article from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed under this article.   (Ga. L. 1974, p. 1009, § 12; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1/HB 1112; Ga. L. 2021, p. 690, § 4/HB 34.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, substituted "this article" for "this chapter" twice in this Code section.
GA Code § 43-44-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 1 - State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing|§ 43-44-16. Penalties

 Any person who practices speech-language pathology or audiology or who offers or pretends to practice or holds himself or herself out as eligible to practice speech-language pathology or audiology and who is not legally registered or licensed under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day or fraction of a day that such person practices in violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense.    (Code 1981, §43-44-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 43; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43; Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1/HB 1112; Ga. L. 2021, p. 690, § 4/HB 34.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, substituted "this article" for "this chapter" twice in this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1, effective July 1, 1987, repealed the former Code section and enacted the present Code section. The former Code section, which dealt with injunctive actions to enforce the provisions of this chapter, was based on Ga. L. 1978, p. 1474, § 7.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting of offenders not required.    - Offense under O.C.G.A. § 43-44-16 is not one for which those charged with a violation are to be fingerprinted. 2007 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2007-1.
GA Code § 43-44-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 1 - State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing|§ 43-44-17. Effect on Activities of Employers Acting Under Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

 Nothing contained in this article shall limit or affect the activities of any employer or any person acting on behalf of any employer under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or any standard promulgated pursuant to said act, including, without limitation, the performance of hearing tests by a technician as part of a workplace hearing conservation program, provided that the technician who performs audiometric tests shall be responsible to a licensed audiologist or physician.    (Code 1981, §43-44-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1602, § 1; Code 1981, §43-44-17, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1/HB 1112; Ga. L. 2021, p. 690, § 4/HB 34.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, substituted "this article" for "this chapter" near the beginning of this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - The former Code section, concerning termination, was based on Ga. L. 1981, Ex. Sess. p. 8 (Code Enactment Act) and Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1. The version of this Code section in effect until 1987, concerning penalties and forfeiture of license upon conviction, was repealed by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1, effective July 1, 1987 and was based on Ga. L. 1974, p. 1009, § 14. Similar provisions of law were enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1072, § 1 as Code Section 43-44-16.   Ga. L. 2006, p. 1077, § 1, effective January 1, 2007, redesignated Code Section 43-44-18 as Code Section 43-44-17.   U.S. Code.   - The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, referred to in this Code section, is found at 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Who is "employer" for purposes of Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 USCA § 651 et seq.), 153 A.L.R. Fed. 303.
GA Code § 43-44-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 2 - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact|§ 43-44-30. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Act."    (Code 1981, §43-44-30, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 690, § 4/HB 34.)
GA Code § 43-44-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 44 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|Article 2 - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact|§ 43-44-31. Text of Compact

 The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:
GA Code § 43-50-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-50-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Veterinary Practice Act."   (Code 1933, § 84-1501, enacted by Ga. L. 1965, p. 92, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43; Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Veterinarians, § 2 et seq.   24B Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Veterinarians, § 1 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 1 et seq.
GA Code § 43-50-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 43-50-2. Legislative Purpose

 It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state by and through the effective control and regulation of persons who are licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in this state; to provide a uniform state-wide regulatory scheme to be enforced by the board through the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act; and to provide the board with oversight of the persons practicing veterinary medicine within this state.   (Ga. L. 1965, p. 92, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)
GA Code § 43-50-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 2 - State Board of Veterinary Medicine|§ 43-50-21. General Powers of Board; Liberal Construction of Powers

  The board shall have the power to:   Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state;   Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians; and to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke veterinary faculty licenses, consistent with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter;   Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining persons licensed under this chapter;   Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics, at any time in accordance with protocols established by rule of the board;   Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board; and, in connection therewith, to administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer;   Appoint from its own membership one member to act as a representative of the board at any meeting within or outside the state where such representative is deemed desirable;   Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant to this chapter;   Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry this chapter into effect, including without limitation the establishment and print or electronic publication of standards of professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; and   Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing.     The powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section are granted for the purpose of enabling the board to supervise effectively the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology and are to be construed liberally to accomplish these objectives.    (Ga. L. 1908, p. 88, § 2; Code 1933, §§ 84-1503, 84-1504; Code 1933, § 84-1504, enacted by Ga. L. 1965, p. 92, § 1; Ga. L. 1973, p. 260, § 2; Ga. L. 1974, p. 1441, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1065, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43; Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 838, § 11/SB 388; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.   Disqualification, for bias or interest, of member of occupation or profession sitting in license revocation proceeding, 97 A.L.R.2d 1210.   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 § 43-50-21.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 2 - State Board of Veterinary Medicine|§ 43-50-21.1. Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Impaired Veterinarians; Definitions; Confidentiality; Costs

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Entity" means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs.   "Impaired" means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition.   "Professional health program" means a program established for the purposes of monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians.     The board shall be authorized to conduct a professional health program to provide monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians in this state. To this end, the office of the Secretary of State on behalf of the board shall be authorized to enter into a contract with an entity for the purpose of establishing and conducting such professional health program, including but not limited to:   Monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians;   Performing duties related to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-41; and   Performing such other related activities as determined by the board.     Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (h) of Code Section 43-50-41, the board shall be authorized to provide pertinent information regarding veterinarians, as determined by the board and in its sole discretion, to the entity for its purposes in conducting a professional health program pursuant to this Code section.   All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to the entity by the board or other source or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians pursuant to this Code section are declared to be privileged and confidential and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. All such records of the entity shall be confidential and shall be used by such entity and its employees and agents only in the exercise of the proper function of the entity pursuant to its contract authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, or other documents furnished to or produced by the entity and any findings, conclusions, recommendations, or reports resulting from the monitoring or rehabilitation of veterinarians shall not be available for court subpoenas or for discovery proceedings.   An impaired veterinarian who participates in a professional health program conducted pursuant to this Code section shall bear all costs associated with such participation.     (Code 1981, §43-50-21.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 482, § 2/SB 346.)
GA Code § 43-50-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants|§ 43-50-60. Purpose

 It is the purpose of this article to encourage more effective utilization of the skills of licensed veterinarians by enabling them to delegate certain veterinary health care tasks to veterinary assistants where such delegation is consistent with the animal patient's health and welfare.    (Code 1981, §43-50-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999, effective March 30, 2006, redesignated former Code Section 43-50-60 as present Code Section 43-50-80.
GA Code § 43-50-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants|§ 43-50-61. Practice of Veterinary Technology by a Veterinary Assistant

  Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the practice of veterinary technology by a veterinary assistant shall not be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-45.   No veterinary assistant shall make a diagnosis or prognosis, prescribe treatment, perform surgery, prescribe medication, perform a nonemergency intubation, induce anesthesia, perform central venous catheterization, or perform arterial catheterization and arterial collection for any animal.     (Code 1981, §43-50-61, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)
GA Code § 43-50-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants|§ 43-50-62. Supervision Required; Prohibited Uses of Veterinary Assistant

  Any veterinary assistant must at all times be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian whenever practicing veterinary technology in this state. The level of supervision shall be consistent with the delegated animal health care task. Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-50-61, a licensed veterinarian may in his or her discretion delegate any animal health care task to a veterinary assistant; provided, however, that the board may establish by rules or regulations, in such general or specific terms as it deems necessary and appropriate for purposes of this article, the level of supervision, whether direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision, that is required by the licensed veterinarian for any delegated animal health care task to be performed by a veterinary assistant. Such rules or regulations may require higher levels of supervision for veterinary assistants as compared to licensed veterinary technicians performing the same or similar animal health care tasks.   A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized in any manner which would be in violation of this article.   A veterinary assistant shall not be utilized to perform the duties of a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26.     (Code 1981, §43-50-62, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, subsections (c) and (d) were redesignated as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.
GA Code § 43-50-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants|§ 43-50-63. Posting Notice of Use of Veterinary Assistant; Proper Identification Required

  Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using veterinary assistants shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place.   A veterinary assistant must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. This may be accomplished, for example, by the wearing of an appropriate name tag. Any time the veterinary assistant's name appears in a professional setting, his or her status must be shown as "veterinary assistant."     (Code 1981, §43-50-63, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)
GA Code § 43-50-64 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants|§ 43-50-64. Veterinarian Ultimately Responsible for Violations of Veterinary Assistant

 A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a veterinary assistant.    (Code 1981, §43-50-64, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)
GA Code § 43-50-80 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 4 - Good Samaritan Treatment of Animals|§ 43-50-80. Good Faith Emergency Treatment to Sick or Injured Animals; No Liability

 Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of this chapter and shall not be liable to the owner of such animal in any civil action for damages; provided, however, that this Code section shall not provide immunity for acts of gross negligence.    (Code 1981, §43-50-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Code 1981, §43-50-80, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999, effective March 30, 2006, redesignated former Code Section 43-50-60 as present Code Section 43-50-80.
GA Code § 43-50-90 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 5 - Facilities and Equipment|§ 43-50-90. (For Effective Date, See note.) Establishing Standards for Facilities and Equipment; Monitoring, Investigation, and Enforcement Actions

  The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same.   The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technicians for violations of rules promulgated under subsection (a) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §43-50-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 2-3; Code 1981, §43-50-90, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   Editor's notes.   - For information as to the effective date of this Code section, see the delayed effective date note at the beginning of this article.   Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999, effective March 30, 2006, redesignated former Code Section 43-50-70 as present Code Section 43-50-90.
GA Code § 43-50-91 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 5 - Facilities and Equipment|§ 43-50-91. (For Effective Date, See note.) Facilities Accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or Equivalent Agency Exempt

 This article shall not apply to any facility owned by the federal, state, or any local government, a public or private college or university, or a zoological park or aquarium that is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association or other substantially equivalent nationally recognized accrediting agency as determined by the board.    (Code 1981, §43-50-71, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 2-3; Code 1981, §43-50-91, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)   Editor's notes.   - For information as to the effective date of this Code section, see the delayed effective date note at the beginning of this article.   Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999, effective March 30, 2006, redesignated former Code Section 43-50-71 as present Code Section 43-50-91.
GA Code § 43-50-110 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians|Article 6 - Operation of Board|§ 43-50-110. Duties, Powers, and Authority of Board; Regulation

 The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority specifically granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate this chapter.    (Code 1981, §43-50-110, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.)
GA Code § 44-3-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 44 - Property|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Specialized Land Transactions|Article 1 - Georgia Land Sales Act|§ 44-3-1. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Land Sales Act."    (Code 1981, §44-3-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1431, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 606, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 993, § 1.)
GA Code § 44-3-4.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 44 - Property|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Specialized Land Transactions|Article 1 - Georgia Land Sales Act|§ 44-3-4.1. Fees and Expenses of Commission

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1995, p. 993, § 1, effective July 1, 1995.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 44-3-4.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 606, § 1.