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GA Code § 43-34A-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34A - Patient Right to Know|§ 43-34A-6. Right to File Grievance With State Board; Display of Declaration of Rights in Waiting Rooms; Board Review of Complaints; Inclusion in Physician Profile

  The patient or any person that the board deems to have a legitimate interest has the right to file a grievance with the board concerning a physician, staff, office, or treatment received.   A declaration of the patient's rights shall be prominently displayed in conspicuous language in the physician's waiting room. This declaration may be contained in the same notice as the right to obtain physician profiles. The declaration of rights shall contain the following statement:  "The patient has the right to file a grievance with the Georgia Composite Medical Board concerning the physician, staff, office, and treatment received. The patient should either call the board with such a complaint or send a written complaint to the board. The patient should be able to provide the physician or practice name, the address, and the specific nature of the complaint."   Such notice shall include the current phone number and address of the board.    The board must review every complaint received to determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant an investigation according to a procedure established by board regulation. Only investigated complaints upon which the board has taken disciplinary action shall be included in a physician's profile. The board must take the appropriate action as set forth in the regulations promulgated by the board. The board must respond in writing to the complaint within 60 days. In the response, the board shall inform the person whether the complaint is being referred for investigation, and if the complaint has been investigated, the results of the investigation or whether further investigation is required, and any board action taken.     (Code 1981, §43-34A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 192, § 5; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 2/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34A-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34A - Patient Right to Know|§ 43-34A-7. Violations of Chapter; Penalty

  Any physician or authorized personnel violating any provision of this chapter shall be assessed a monetary fine as determined by the board by regulation for each day or instance of violation.   A record of the violation shall be maintained as part of the physician profile.     (Code 1981, §43-34A-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 192, § 5.)
GA Code § 43-34A-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34A - Patient Right to Know|§ 43-34A-8. Deadline for Physician Profiles; Promulgation of Chapter Regulations

  The board shall have profiles ready and be able to respond to request for profiles no later than July 1, 2002.   All regulations required under this chapter shall be promulgated by the board by July 1, 2002.     (Code 1981, §43-34A-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 192, § 5.)
GA Code § 43-34A-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 34A - Patient Right to Know|§ 43-34A-9. Annual Report

  On January 1 of each year, the board shall compile a report for the Governor and General Assembly containing a statistical and comparative data analysis using information obtained from the physician profiles in addition to other information collected by the board. The board shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the Governor or members of the General Assembly but shall provide notification of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be the most effective and efficient.   The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:   The number of physicians for which it has created physician profiles;   The specialty board certification of such physicians;   The geographic regions of the primary practices;   The number of physicians participating in the Medicaid program;   The number of physicians carrying any medical malpractice insurance and the specialty and current hospital privileges of the physicians not carrying such insurance and whether such physicians are actively seeing patients; and   The number of physicians on whom the board has conducted investigations for committing an act of sexual assault pursuant to paragraph (15.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 or an act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation of a patient pursuant to paragraph (15) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8, and the outcome of the investigation which shall include whether the board refused, revoked, or suspended a license, or issued a private or public disciplinary order. In no event shall any identifying information be included in such report for any physician on whom the board conducted an investigation.       (Code 1981, §43-34A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 438, § 3/HB 147; Ga. L. 2021, p. 777, § 8/HB 458.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, in subsection (b), deleted "and" at the end of paragraph (b)(4), substituted "; and" for a period at the end of paragraph (b)(5), and added paragraph (b)(6).
GA Code § 43-35-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act."    (Code 1981, §43-35-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-2. Purpose

 This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for administrative control, supervision, and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine in this state.The practice of podiatric medicine is declared to be affected with the public interest.    (Code 1981, §43-35-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-4. Continuation of Board

 The State Board of Podiatry Examiners which existed on January 1, 1994, is continued in existence on and after that date. The members serving on the board on January 1, 1994, and any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their successors are appointed and qualified.Their successors shall be appointed as provided by this chapter.    (Code 1981, §43-35-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Granting scholarships to podiatry students.   - Since podiatrist school graduates are not subject to licensure by Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (now Georgia Composite Medical Board), the educational programs of such schools do not meet one of the primary qualifications upon which scholarships are granted; thus, the State Medical Education Board may not legally grant scholarships to applicants in field of podiatry. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-62.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Right to enjoin business competitor from unlicensed or otherwise illegal acts or practices, 90 A.L.R.2d 7.   Disqualification, for bias or interest, of member of occupation or profession sitting in license revocation proceeding, 97 A.L.R.2d 1210.
GA Code § 43-35-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-5. Members of Board; Appointment; Oath; Removal

 The State Board of Podiatry Examiners continued pursuant to Code Section 43-35-4 shall consist of four members.Any vacancy in office of such board resulting from expiration of term after this chapter becomes effective on July 1, 1994, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and approval by the Senate for a term of three years.Three members shall be podiatrists and may be appointed from a list of at least three persons submitted to the Governor by the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association.The fourth member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection to the practice of podiatric medicine.All appointees to the board shall, immediately following their appointment, take and subscribe to a written oath or affirmation required by law for public officers.The Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove any member for neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of license, or other dishonorable conduct.After such removal, or after a vacancy due to other reasons, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve the unexpired term.    (Code 1981, §43-35-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43.)   Law reviews.   - For comment on Rogers v. Medical Ass'n, 244 Ga. 151, 259 S.E.2d 85 (1979), invalidating Georgia statute requiring Governor's appointments to Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (now Georgia Composite Medical Board) be made solely from nominees submitted by state medical society as an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority to a private organization, see 29 Emory L.J. 1183 (1980).
GA Code § 43-35-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-6. Eligibility for Appointment to Board

 To be eligible for appointment to the board, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state and, except for the person appointed from the public at large, must:    Hold a license issued under the provisions of this chapter; and   Have actively practiced or taught podiatry for at least five years.     (Code 1981, §43-35-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-7. Quorum of Board; Conduct of Business by Telephone

 A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for all board business and, with the exception of hearings in contested cases, may conduct business in conference by telephone.    (Code 1981, §43-35-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-8. Duties of Division Director

 The division director shall perform such administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.    (Code 1981, §43-35-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)
GA Code § 43-35-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-9. Duties of Board

 The board shall:    Approve all examinations of applicants for licensure;   Determine the qualifications of and authorize the issuance of licenses to qualified podiatrists and podiatric residents;   Determine the qualifications and approve qualified colleges of podiatric medicine and courses in podiatry for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for licensure;   Prescribe and enforce minimum standards of professional conduct for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state;   Initiate investigations into alleged or suspected violations of the provisions of this chapter or any other law of this state pertaining to podiatry and any rules and regulations adopted by the board;   Conduct all hearings in contested cases according to state law;   Suspend, revoke, or cancel the license of, or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license to any person upon any ground specified in this chapter;   Adopt a seal, the imprint of which, together with the authorized signature of the division director or other member authorized by the board, shall be effective to evidence its official acts;   Maintain in the office of the division director a register of all persons holding a license; and   Adopt such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the enforcement and implementation of the provisions and purposes of this chapter and other laws of this state insofar as they relate to the practice of podiatric medicine.     (Code 1981, §43-35-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)
GA Code § 43-35-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-10. Rules and Regulations

 All rules and regulations adopted by the board as it existed prior to January 1, 1994, shall continue in effect until modified or repealed.    (Code 1981, §43-35-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-12. Eligibility for License

 A license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who:    Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board;   Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;   Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board;   Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less than 12 months as a resident in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program or institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board;   Has attained the age of 21 years;   Has satisfactory results, as determined by the board, from a criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Code Section 43-35-12.1;   Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-35-16; and   Pays the required fee to the board.     (Code 1981, §43-35-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 37/SB 195; Ga. L. 2020, p. 225, § 3/HB 932.)    The 2020 amendment,  effective January 1, 2021, added paragraph (6), and redesignated former paragraphs (6) and (7) as present paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively.
GA Code § 43-35-12.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-12.1. Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check

 Any applicant for a license or reinstatement shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint records check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license or reinstatement under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure or reinstatement agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check.    (Code 1981, §43-35-12.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 225, § 4/HB 932; Ga. L. 2021, p. 363, § 2/HB 245.)
GA Code § 43-35-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-13. Issuance of License Without Examination

 A license may, at the discretion of the board, be issued without examination to any person who:    Holds a current license authorizing him or her to practice podiatric medicine in another state or country; provided, however, the state or country has statutory requirements substantially equal to or exceeding those of this chapter;   Otherwise substantially meets all requirements for a license issued by the board;   Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-35-16; and   Pays the required fee to the board.     (Code 1981, §43-35-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Cooperation between Georgia and other states generally, T. 28, C. 6.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under former Code 1933, § 84-9906 are included in the annotations for this Code section.    Board may not arbitrarily decide to reject all applications for licenses by reciprocity;  however, if there is some reason why such a policy is advisable, then the board may implement this policy by virtue of discretion vested in the board by statute. 1973 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 73-135 (decided under former Code 1933, § 84-9906).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Judicial review of decision upon application for license to practice within state by physician or surgeon from another state or country, 136 A.L.R. 742.
GA Code § 43-35-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-14. Examination of Applicants

 The board may require applicants to be examined upon the subjects required for the practice of podiatric medicine. Any standardized examination which the board shall approve may be administered to all applicants in lieu of or in conjunction with any other examination which the board may require.    (Code 1981, §43-35-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 38/SB 195.)
GA Code § 43-35-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-15. Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education Requirements

  Licenses shall expire biennially.All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board.     In order to maintain and enhance the professional competence of podiatrists licensed under the provisions of this chapter and for the protection of the health and welfare of the people of this state:   As a requirement for the biennial renewal of his or her license, a podiatric physician must submit proof to the board of the completion of not less than 50 hours of approved continuing education in the preceding two years;   A podiatrist licensed by reciprocity under Code Section 43-35-13 or by examination during the first six months of the biennial licensing cycle, September through February, shall be required to obtain the full 50 hours of continuing education; if licensed during the following 12 months, March through February, the podiatrist shall be required to obtain 30 hours of continuing education; if licensed during the last six months, March through August, the podiatrist shall be exempt from continuing education requirements for that biennial licensing cycle.     In lieu of individual state regulations, the board will recognize for continuing education purposes all providers and sponsors of programs approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association.       (Code 1981, §43-35-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)
GA Code § 43-35-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-17. Practice Without License Deemed Public Nuisance; Injunctions

 The practice of podiatric medicine 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 under the provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance, harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare. The board, or the district attorney of the district where such nuisance exists, may bring a petition to restrain and enjoin such unlicensed practice in the appropriate 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.    (Code 1981, §43-35-17, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-35-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 35 - Podiatry Practice|§ 43-35-18. Criminal Penalty

 Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment from two to five years or both.    (Code 1981, §43-35-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-36-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 36 - Polygraph Examiners|§ 43-36-1. Through 43-36-22

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1994, p. 744, § 1, effective July 1, 1994.   Editor's notes.   - This chapter was based on Ga. L. 1968, p. 1217, §§ 1-11 and 16; Ga. L. 1971, p. 651, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1980, p. 57, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1582, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1008, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 43; Ga. L. 1987, p. 370, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 797, §§ 1-5; Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 29.
GA Code § 43-37-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 37 - Dealers in Precious Metals and Gems|§ 43-37-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Dealer in precious metals or gems" means:   Any person engaged in the business of purchasing precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems from persons or sources other than manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, or other dealers in precious metals or gems; or   A person engaged in any other business if, in conjunction with such business, precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems are purchased from persons or sources other than manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, or other dealers in precious metals or gems where such purchase is for resale in its original form or as changed by remounting, melting, re-forming, remolding, or recasting or for resale as scrap or in bulk.     "Gems" means any precious or semiprecious stone which is cut and polished.   "Numismatic coins" means coins whose value as collectors' items exceeds the value of the content of the precious metals in the coins.   "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, trust, association, or any other legal entity however organized.   "Precious metals" means gold, silver, or platinum or any alloy containing gold, silver, or platinum.    (Ga. L. 1981, p. 1570, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1504, §§ 1, 5.)