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GA Code § 43-34-66 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-66. License Surrender Upon Demand; Display Requirements; Change of Address

  Any document evidencing licensure issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.   Every person who holds a license issued by the board in accordance with this article and who is engaged in the active practice of acupuncture or the active practice of auricular (ear) detoxification therapy as an auricular (ear) detoxification technician shall display the document evidencing licensure in an appropriate and public manner.   Every person who holds a license issued by the board shall inform the board of any change of address.     (Code 1981, §43-34-66, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-66, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-196.
GA Code § 43-34-67 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-67. License Renewal Requirements; Inactive Status

  A license issued under this article shall be renewed biennially if the person holding such license is not in violation of this article at the time of application for renewal and if the application fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board.   Each person licensed under this article is responsible for renewing his or her license before the expiration date.   Under procedures and conditions established by the board, a license holder may request that his or her license be declared inactive. The licensee may apply for active status at any time and, upon meeting the conditions set by the board, shall be declared active.     (Code 1981, §43-34-67, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-67, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-197.
GA Code § 43-34-68 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-68. Informed Consent Requirements

  Any person who undergoes acupuncture must consent to such procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following:   That the practice of acupuncture is based upon the Oriental arts and is completely distinct and different from traditional western medicine;   That the acupuncturist cannot practice medicine, is not making a medical diagnosis of the person's disease or condition, and that such person should see a physician if he or she wants to obtain a medical diagnosis; and   The nature and the purpose of the acupuncture treatment.     The board shall develop a standard informed consent form to be used by persons licensed under this article. Such informed consent form shall include the information set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section as well as any other and additional information the board deems appropriate. The information set forth in the informed consent form shall be in language which is easy to read and readily understandable to the consuming public.     (Code 1981, §43-34-68, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-68, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-198.
GA Code § 43-34-69 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-69. Sanctions

 The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose 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 or a finding that such conduct involved dividing or agreeing to divide a fee for acupuncture services with any person who refers a patient, notwithstanding that such board is not a professional licensing board.    (Code 1981, §43-34-69, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, "professional licensing board" was substituted for "state examining board" at the end.   Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-69, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-199.
GA Code § 43-34-70 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-70. Advisory Committee

 The board shall appoint an acupuncture advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include members of the acupuncture profession licensed to practice acupuncture under this article, persons licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter who are acupuncturists, 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. Acupuncture advisory committee members must be licensed pursuant to this article.    (Code 1981, §43-34-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 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.
GA Code § 43-34-71 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-71. Unlicensed Practice; Exceptions; Penalties

  Unless licensed under this article or exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section, no person shall:   Practice acupuncture or auricular (ear) detoxification therapy; or   Represent himself or herself to be an acupuncturist or auricular (ear) detoxification technician who is licensed under this article.     The prohibition in subsection (a) of this Code section does not apply to:   Any person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter;   The practice of acupuncture which is an integral part of the program of study by students enrolled in an acupuncture education program under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed acupuncturist with at least five years of clinical experience; or   The practice of acupuncture by any person licensed or certified to perform acupuncture in any other jurisdiction that has requirements equivalent to or more stringent than this article where such person is doing so in the course of regular instruction in an approved educational program of acupuncture or in an educational seminar of an approved professional organization of acupuncture, provided that in the latter case the practice is supervised directly by a person licensed to practice acupuncture pursuant to this article or an acupuncturist who is licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.     Any person violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §43-34-71, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43; 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.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting of offenders not required.    - Violation of O.C.G.A. § 43-34-71(a) is not an offense designated as one that requires fingerprinting. 2000 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2000-11.
GA Code § 43-34-72 (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 3 - Acupuncture|§ 43-34-72. Use of Titles and Professional Designations

  The titles "Licensed Acupuncturist" (L. Ac.) and "Acupuncturist" may only be used by persons licensed under this article.   The title "Auricular Detoxification Technician" (A.D.T.) may only be used by persons licensed to practice auricular (ear) detoxification therapy under this article. Possession of a license to practice as an A.D.T. does not by itself entitle a person to identify himself or herself as an acupuncturist. An auricular (ear) detoxification technician is strictly limited to five ear points' treatment for detoxification for substance abuse, chemical dependency, or both.   No person licensed under this article may advertise or hold himself or herself out to the public as being authorized to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter.     (Code 1981, §43-34-72, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 43/HB 95; 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 § 43-34-100 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-100. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Physician Assistant Act."   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 70 C.J.S., Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers, § 1 et seq.
GA Code § 43-34-101 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-101. Legislative Purpose

  To alleviate the growing shortage and geographic maldistribution of health care services in this state, the General Assembly intends, by this article, to recognize physician assistants and their role in addressing this growing health care shortage.   This article is intended to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians by enabling them to delegate health care tasks to such assistants where such delegation is consistent with the patient's health and welfare.    (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-104 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-104. Notice of Application Approval or Disapproval; Issuance of License

  Within a reasonable time after receipt of the documents required by this article, the board shall give to the applicant written notice of approval or disapproval of the physician assistant's application; and, if approval of the application is given, the board shall issue to the assistant a license authorizing the assistant to perform medical tasks under the direction and supervision of the physician.   The board shall not approve an application unless it finds from the information forwarded with the application that the applicant has complied with the requirements in this article.    (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 5; Ga. L. 1997, p. 935, § 4; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-105 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-105. Performance of Tasks in Accordance With Job Description

 On receipt of notice of the board's approval, a physician assistant, under the direction of the applying physician, may perform the tasks described in the job description, provided that nothing in this Code section shall make unlawful the performance of a medical task by the physician assistant, whether or not such task is specified in the general job description, when it is performed under the direct supervision and in the presence of the physician utilizing him or her.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 6; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-106 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-106. (See Editor's notes.) Posting Notice That Assistants Are Being Utilized

 Any physician, clinic, or hospital using a physician assistant shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 10; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   For application of this statute in 2020, see Executive Order 03.20.20.02.   A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2 020-executive-orders.
GA Code § 43-34-107 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-107. Termination of Approval and Revocation of License; Notice and Hearing; Sanctions

  The approval of a physician's utilization of a physician assistant may be terminated and the license revoked by the board when, after due notice and a hearing, in accordance with this Code section, it shall find that the assistant is incompetent or has committed unethical or immoral acts, including, but not limited to, holding himself or herself out or permitting another to represent him or her as a licensed physician; performing otherwise than at the direction of a physician approved by the board to utilize the assistant's services; habitually using intoxicants or drugs to such an extent that he or she is unable safely to perform as an assistant to the physician; or being convicted in any court, state or federal, of any felony or other criminal offense involving moral turpitude.   Before the board shall give written notice to the physician assistant of termination of approval granted by it to an assistant, it will give to the assistant a timely and reasonable written notice indicating the general nature of the charges, accusation, or complaint preferred against him and stating that the assistant will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such charges or complaints; and it shall hold a public hearing within a reasonable time. Following such hearing, the board shall determine, on the basis of its regulations, whether the approval of the assistant shall be terminated.   In hearings held pursuant to this Code section, the board shall apply the rules of evidence as prescribed in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."   The board may impose on a physician assistant 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.    (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 7; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 1997, p. 935, § 5; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.   Criminal prosecution or disciplinary action against medical practitioner for fraud in connection with claims under Medicaid, Medicare, or similar welfare program for providing medical service, 50 A.L.R.3d 549; 70 A.L.R.4th 132.
GA Code § 43-34-108 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-108. Powers and Duties of Board

 In addition to the powers specifically delegated to it in this article, the board shall have the authority to perform all acts which are necessary, proper, or incidental to the efficient development of the category of health care established by this article. The board shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the definitions of delegation by physicians to qualified persons other than physician assistants of any acts, duties, or functions which are permitted by law or established by custom. Any power vested by law in the board, but not implemented by specific provisions for the exercise thereof, may be executed and carried out by the board in a reasonable manner, pursuant to such rules, regulations, and procedures as the board may adopt and subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 8; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-109 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-109. Involvement of Supervising Physician in Patient's Care

 When a patient receives medical services from a physician assistant, the supervising physician's involvement in the patient's care, including patient evaluation and follow-up care by the supervising physician, shall be appropriate to the nature of the practice and the acuity of the patient's medical issue, as determined by the supervising physician.    (Code 1981, §43-34-109, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509; Ga. L. 2011, p. 441, § 4/HB 303.)
GA Code § 43-34-110 (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 4 - Physician Assistants|§ 43-34-110. Abortions Not to Be Performed by Physician Assistants

 Nothing in this article shall be construed to allow a physician assistant to perform an abortion or to administer, prescribe, or issue a drug order that is intended to cause abortion to occur pharmacologically.    (Code 1981, §43-34-110, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Cross references.   - Woman's Right to Know, T. 31, C. 9A.
GA Code § 43-34-120 (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|§ 43-34-120. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act."   (Code 1933, § 84-901A, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 82, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)   Cross references.   - Controlled substances generally, T. 16, C. 13.   Care and treatment of cancer patients, T. 31, C. 15.   Breast cancer patient care, T. 33, C. 24, A. 3.
GA Code § 43-34-122 (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|§ 43-34-122. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board.   "Marijuana" means marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, as defined or listed in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16.   "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.   "Program" means the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-123.   "Review board" means the Patient Qualification Review Board established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-124.    (Code 1933, § 84-903A, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 82, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.)
GA Code § 43-34-123 (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|§ 43-34-123. Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program

  There is established under the Georgia Composite Medical Board the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program, which shall be administered by the board. Under the program, the board shall act as a sponsor of state-wide investigational studies, utilizing as drug investigators individual physicians who elect to participate in accordance with the guidelines and protocols developed by the board. Such guidelines and protocols shall be designed to ensure that stringent security and record-keeping requirements for research drugs are met and that participants in the program meet those research standards necessary to establish empirical bases for the evaluation of marijuana as a medically recognized therapeutic substance. The board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable to administer the program. In promulgating such guidelines, protocols, rules, and regulations, the board shall take into consideration those pertinent rules and regulations promulgated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.   The program shall be limited to patients who are certified to the board by a physician as being:   Cancer patients involved in a life-threatening situation in which treatment by chemotherapy or radiology has produced severe side effects; or   Glaucoma patients who are not responding to conventional controlled substances.     No patient may be admitted to the program without full disclosure by the physician of the experimental nature of the program and of the possible risks and side effects of the proposed treatment.   The cost of any blood test required by the United States Food and Drug Administration prior to entrance into the program shall be paid by the patient seeking entrance into the program.   Only the following persons shall have access to the names and other identifying characteristics of patients in the program for whom marijuana has been prescribed under this article:   The board;   The review board created by Code Section 43-34-124;   The Attorney General or his or her designee;   Any person directly connected with the program who has a legitimate need for the information; and   Any federal agency having responsibility for the program.      (Code 1933, § 84-904A, 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   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 25 Am. Jur. 2d, Drugs and Controlled Substances, §§ 17, 19, 239. 39 Am. Jur. 2d, Health, §§ 4, 9.   C.J.S.   - 28 C.J.S., Drugs and Narcotics, §§ 213, 225, 226.