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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-190 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act."
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-191 - Findings of General Assembly

The General Assembly finds that the practice of orthotics and prosthetics in this state is an allied health profession recognized by the American Medical Association, with educational standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The increasing population of elderly and physically challenged individuals who need orthotic and prosthetic services requires that the orthotic and prosthetic professions be regulated to ensure the provision of high-quality services and devices. The people of this state deserve the best care available and will benefit from the assurance of initial and ongoing professional competence of the orthotists and prosthetists practicing in this state. The practice of orthotics and prosthetics serves to improve and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by enabling them to resume productive lives following serious illness, injury, or trauma. Unregulated dispensing of orthotic and prosthetic care does not adequately meet the needs or serve the interests of the public. In keeping with requirements imposed on similar health disciplines, licensure of the orthotic and prosthetic professions will help ensure the health and safety of consumers, as well as maximize their functional abilities and productivity levels. This article shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-194 - Application for original license

An application for an original license shall be made to the board on a form prescribed thereby and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable. An application shall require information that in the judgment of the board will enable it to determine the qualifications of the applicant for a license.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-196 - Sanctions authorized

The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a licensed orthotist or prosthetist 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
.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-197 - Supervision of assistants and technicians

(a)
No person shall work as an assistant to an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist and provide patient care services or fabrication of orthoses or prostheses unless he or she is doing the work under the supervision of a licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist.
(b)
No person shall work as a technician unless the work is performed under the supervision of a person licensed under this article.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 95,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-198 - Application for license for persons currently practicing orthotics or prosthetics

(a)
Until July 1, 2007, a person certified as an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Incorporated or the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification, or holding similar certifications from other accrediting bodies with equivalent educational requirements and examination standards, may apply for and may be granted orthotic or prosthetic licensure under this article upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as an orthotist or a prosthetist shall meet the requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section
43-34-195
.
(b)
On and after July 1, 2007, no person shall practice orthotics or prosthetics in this state and hold himself or herself out as being able to practice such professions unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this article or is exempt from such licensing. A person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 43-34-199 - Order from licensed physician or podiatrist required

A licensed orthotist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist. A licensed prosthetist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 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:
(1)
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
(2)
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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-190 — 43-34-203) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 955, § 1, eff. (1) For purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (2) For all other purposes, Section 1 of this Act shall become effective July 1 of the fiscal year following the year in which this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only upon the specific appropriation of funds for purposes of said section of this Act, including without limitation those positions necessary for implementation, as expressed in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-240 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act."
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff.
See 2007 Ga. Laws 339, § 2.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-242 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section
43-34-2
.
(2)
"Consulting physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter and:
(A)
Whose principal place of practice is within this state; or
(B)
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
.
(3)
"Consumer" means a person on whom cosmetic laser services are or are to be performed.
(4)
"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.
(5)
"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 and includes energy based medical procedures using an ultrasound, cryolipolysis, microwave, or radio frequency device that is not expected or intended to remove, burn, or vaporize the live epidermal surface of the skin, but may damage underlying tissue if used inappropriately.
(6)
"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.
(7)
"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.
(8)
"Licensee" means any person holding a license under this article.
(9)
"Medical practitioner" means a registered professional nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.
(10)
"Nurse" means a registered professional nurse or nurse practitioner.
(11)
"Person" means a natural person.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 393,§ 1, eff. 4/22/2024.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-243 - Permitted activities

This article shall not be construed to prohibit:
(1)
A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
(2)
A licensed physician assistant from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
(3)
A person licensed by this state as a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse practitioner from engaging in his or her profession;
(4)
A licensed esthetician from engaging in his or her profession;
(5)
A master cosmetologist from engaging in his or her profession;
(6)
Any person licensed under any other article of this chapter from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
(7)
A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
(8)
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;
(9)
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
(10)
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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-245 - Expiration of licenses; license renewal

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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
.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-249 - Informed consent

(a)
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:
(1)
The nature and purpose of such proposed procedure;
(2)
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;
(3)
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;
(4)
The steps to be followed after the cosmetic laser service is performed in the event of any complications; and
(5)
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.
(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.
(b)
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.
(c)
Where the consumer is under 18 years of age, the consent of the consumer's parent or legal guardian shall be required.
(d)
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.
(e)
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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 341,§ 4, effective only if and when the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act" becomes effective.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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.
Added by 2009 Ga. Laws 341,§ 5, effective only if and when the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act" becomes effective.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 341,§ 6, effective only if and when the "Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act" becomes effective.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, eff. effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-251 - Prohibited activities

(a)
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.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to administer any pharmaceutical agent or other substance by injection.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES (§§ 43-34-240 — 43-34-253) › Section 43-34-253 - Violation; penalty

Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 1, effective only if funds are appropriated
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 339,§ 1, eff. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-280 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act."
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-281 - Legislative intent

(a)
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 pain management clinics. It is the intention of the General Assembly that people be able to obtain appropriate and safe medical care to treat conditions in which the control of pain is an element. However, the illegal and improper distribution of controlled substances is a growing problem in this state. Licensure and regulation of pain management clinics will better protect the public from criminal activities associated with the illegal distribution of controlled substances as well as provide for a safer place for people to obtain appropriate medical treatment by requiring certain minimum training of practitioners and by the regulation of pain management clinics.
(b)
Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the authority and regulations of the board relating to pain management as such authority and regulations existed on June 30, 2013.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-282 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Annual patient population" means persons seen by a clinic or practice in a 12 month calendar year but shall not include persons that are patients of a nursing home, home health agency, or hospice licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.
(2)
"Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section
43-34-2
.
(3)
"Chronic pain" means physical pain treated for a period of 90 days or more in a year but shall not include perioperative pain, which shall mean pain immediately preceding and immediately following a surgical procedure, when such perioperative pain is being treated in connection with a surgical procedure by a licensed health care professional acting within the scope of his or her license.
(4)
"License" means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the board pursuant to this article which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon.
(5)
"Licensee" means any person holding a license under this article.
(6)
"Nonterminal condition" means a medical condition which is reversible, where there is a reasonable hope of recovery, and where the patient's medical prognosis is a life expectancy of two years or more.
(7)
"Pain management clinic" means a medical practice advertising "treatment of pain" or utilizing "pain" in the name of the clinic or a medical practice or clinic with greater than 50 percent of its annual patient population being treated for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions by the use of Schedule II or III controlled substances. This term shall not include any clinic or practice owned, in whole or in part, or operated by a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 or by a health system or any ambulatory surgical center, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31.
(8)
"Person" means a natural person.
(9)
"Physician" means a person who possesses a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter; who, during the course of his or her practice, has not been denied the privilege of prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling any controlled substance; and who has not, during the course of his or her practice, had board action taken against his or her medical license as a result of dependency on drugs or alcohol.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-284 - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses

In addition to the authority granted in Code Section
43-34-8
, a license obtained pursuant to this article may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the board upon finding that the licensee or a physician practicing at a licensed pain management clinic has:
(1)
Furnished false or fraudulent material information in any application filed under this chapter;
(2)
Been convicted of a crime under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substance;
(3)
Had his or her federal registration to prescribe, distribute, or dispense controlled substances suspended or revoked; or
(4)
Violated the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 13 of Title 16, or Chapter 4 of Title 26.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-285 - Notice to the board upon the occurrence of certain events

The board shall be notified immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1)
Permanent closing of a licensed pain management clinic;
(2)
Change of ownership, management, or location of a licensed pain management clinic;
(3)
Change of the physicians practicing in a licensed pain management clinic;
(4)
Any theft or loss of drugs or devices of a licensed pain management clinic;
(5)
Any known conviction of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic of any state or federal drug laws;
(6)
Any known conviction based upon charges of fraud of any employee of a licensed pain management clinic;
(7)
Disasters, accidents, theft, destruction, or loss of records of a licensed pain management clinic required to be maintained by state or federal law or the rules of the board; or
(8)
Any and all other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-286 - Registration of clinics dispensing controlled substances

All pain management clinics that dispense controlled substances or dangerous drugs shall be registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as required by Chapter 4 of Title 26.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-287 - Renewal of licenses

(a)
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 be late renewed after application and payment of the prescribed late renewal 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 renewed by the end of the late renewal period shall be considered revoked and subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board after meeting such requirements as the board may establish.
(b)
As a condition of license renewal, the board shall require the owners of the pain management clinic and any physicians practicing in the pain management clinic to meet such continuing education and training requirements as may be required by rule.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-288 - Penalty for violation of article

Any person who operates a pain management clinic in the State of Georgia without a license in violation of this article shall be guilty of a felony.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-289 - Annual notification regarding use of Schedule II or III controlled substances

Any hospital which operates an outpatient clinic at its main facility or at any satellite facility with greater than 50 percent of such clinic's annual patient population being treated for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions by the use of Schedule II or III controlled substances shall annually notify the board of such clinic.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 10 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS (§§ 43-34-280 — 43-34-290) › Section 43-34-290 - Confidentiality of records

Law enforcement officers, medical examiners, the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner's Office, when investigating deaths which may be the result of medication administered or prescribed or a procedure conducted at a pain management clinic as defined by paragraph (7) of Code Section
43-34-282
either by an individual licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 or by an individual under the supervision or delegated authority of such person, are authorized to send pertinent records on such deaths to the board. Such records shall be confidential, not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, and shall not be disclosed without the approval of the board.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 128,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE (§§ 43-34-1 — 43-34-316) › Article 11 - INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT (§§ 43-34-300 — 43-34-304) › Section 43-34-300 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act."
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 46,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.