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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 11 - INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT (§§ 43-34-300 — 43-34-304) › Section 43-34-302 - Regulatory authority

The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 46,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 43-34-303 - Voting representatives serving as commissioners on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall designate the two voting representatives from this state who shall serve as Commissioners on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission in accordance with Section 11(d) of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact entered into pursuant to Code Section
43-34-301
.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 46,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 43-34-304 - Requirements of physicians with expedited license

A physician issued an expedited license pursuant to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact entered into pursuant to Code Section
43-34-301
by another member state shall be subject to all requirements and duties applicable to physicians who are licensed pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 46,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 12 - GENETIC COUNSELING (§§ 43-34-310 — 43-34-316) › Section 43-34-310 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Genetic Counselors Act."
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 232,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 12 - GENETIC COUNSELING (§§ 43-34-310 — 43-34-316) › Section 43-34-312 - Requirements for licensure; temporary licensing

(a)
A person shall be qualified for licensure as a genetic counselor and the board may issue a license if that person:
(1)
Has applied in writing in form and substance satisfactory to the board and is at least 21 years of age;
(2)
Has not engaged in conduct or activities which would constitute grounds for discipline under this article;
(3)
Has successfully completed:
(A)
A master's degree in genetic counseling from an ABGC or ABMG accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABGC or the ABMG; or
(B)
A doctoral degree and an ABMG accredited medical genetics training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABMG;
(4)
Has successfully completed examination for licensure, approved by the board;
(5)
Has paid the fees required by rule;
(6)
Has met the requirements for certification set forth by the ABGC or the ABMG, if required by the board pursuant to rule; and
(7)
Has met any other requirements established by rule.
(b)
A temporary license may be issued to an individual who has made application to the board, has submitted evidence to the board of admission to examination for licensure, has met all of the requirements for licensure in accordance with this Code section, except for the examination requirement, and has met any other condition established by rule. The holder of a temporary license shall practice only under the supervision of a qualified supervisor and may not have the authority to order genetic tests. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an applicant from reapplying for a temporary license if he or she meets the qualifications of this subsection.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 232,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 12 - GENETIC COUNSELING (§§ 43-34-310 — 43-34-316) › Section 43-34-314 - License required for practice; misrepresentation of status

(a)
On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state without a valid license issued by the board pursuant to this article.
(b)
A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor unless he or she holds a license issued by the board in accordance with this article. A person not licensed by the board pursuant to this article shall not use in connection with his or her name or place of business the terms "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic consultant," "genetic associate," or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the person holds a genetic counseling license.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 232,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 12 - GENETIC COUNSELING (§§ 43-34-310 — 43-34-316) › Section 43-34-315 - Powers and responsibilities of board

The board shall have the power and responsibility to:
(1)
Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure;
(2)
Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article;
(3)
Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the licenses of applicants and genetic counselors under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions;
(4)
Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations;
(5)
Establish application, examination, and certification fees; and
(6)
Establish continuing education requirements.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 232,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 12 - GENETIC COUNSELING (§§ 43-34-310 — 43-34-316) › Section 43-34-316 - Exceptions

The provisions of this article shall not apply to:
(1)
Any person licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, such as a physician, when acting within the scope of the person's profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training; provided, however, that such person shall not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor;
(2)
Any person employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof if the person provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the organization by which he or she is employed;
(3)
A student or intern enrolled in an ACGC accredited genetic counseling educational program if genetic counseling services performed by the student are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct instruction of a licensed genetic counselor or physician assigned to the student and who is on duty and available in the assigned patient care area and if the person is designated with the title of "genetic counseling intern";
(4)
Any company providing services available directly to consumers without such consumers seeing a physician or genetic counselor, that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to assess risks for certain genetic diseases or conditions, but that do not diagnose such diseases or conditions; or
(5)
Any person using genetic data for purposes of nutritional counseling who is licensed as a dietitian under Chapter 11A of this title or exempt from such licensure pursuant to paragraph (10) of Code Section
43-11A-18
.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 232,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001."
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-2 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
(2)
"Current" means within the last six months.
(3)
"Disciplinary action" means any final hospital disciplinary action or any final disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Composite Medical Board under subsection (b) of Code Section
43-34-8
within the immediately preceding ten-year period. No such disciplinary action taken prior to April 11, 2001, shall be included within the definition of this term.
(4)
"Hospital" means a facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care and services for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
(5)
"Hospital privileges" means permission granted by a hospital to a physician to treat patients in that hospital.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-4 - Requests for physician profiles; fees; confidentiality; dispersal of inaccurate profile prohibited

Any person or entity has the right to receive a physician profile from the board upon request. Requests for physician profiles shall be accepted by the board by telephone, in writing, or by e-mail. The person or entity requesting the profile shall provide the name of the physician for whom a profile is sought. The board may charge a nominal fee for copying as is permitted under subsection (c) of Code Section
50-18-71
. The board shall not require the person or entity requesting a physician's profile to use a specific request form or provide a statement of reason for requesting the profile. The board shall not be required to prepare reports, summaries, or compilations of profiles not in existence at the time of the request. The board shall keep both the identity of the person or entity who requests a physician's profile and the request confidential. The board must respond to all requests within three business days by sending a copy of the physician profile to the requester. Fees may be charged in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section
50-18-71
. A physician may make available his or her current unaltered board approved profile to the patients in his or her practice. The physician may not knowingly disperse a profile that does not disclose recent disciplinary actions, criminal convictions, revocations or restriction of hospital privileges, settlements, medical malpractice judgments, or arbitration awards as set forth in paragraphs (11) through (17) of subsection (c) of Code Section
43-34A-3
.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 245,§ 43, eff. 5/13/2011.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-5 - Patient's right to inquire as to medical malpractice coverage and to estimation of fees; collection of payment prior to rendering of services

A patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance and as to the estimated charges for a routine office visit, routine treatments, and lab tests prior to receiving such treatment. When asked for such information, the physician or other authorized personnel shall give such information freely and without reservation or evasion. Violation of this right should be reported immediately to the board. Physicians are not responsible for ascertaining the details of the patient's insurance coverage and explaining such information to the patient. A physician may require the payment of his or her fee or any applicable copayment in advance of delivering professional services unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 108,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 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

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
(c)
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.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-7 - Violations of chapter; penalty

(a)
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.
(b)
A record of the violation shall be maintained as part of the physician profile.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-8 - Deadline for physician profiles; promulgation of chapter regulations

(a)
The board shall have profiles ready and be able to respond to request for profiles no later than July 1, 2002.
(b)
All regulations required under this chapter shall be promulgated by the board by July 1, 2002.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 31, § 5, eff. 4/11/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW (§§ 43-34A-1 — 43-34A-9) › Section 43-34A-9 - Annual report

(a)
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.
(b)
The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
(1)
The number of physicians for which it has created physician profiles;
(2)
The specialty board certification of such physicians;
(3)
The geographic regions of the primary practices;
(4)
The number of physicians participating in the Medicaid program;
(5)
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
(6)
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.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 291,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2021.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 108,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Podiatry Practice Act."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Board" means the State Board of Podiatry Examiners.
(2)
"License" means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the division director on behalf of the board which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon.
(3)
"Licensee" means one who holds a license under this chapter.
(4)
"Person" means a human person only.
(5)
"Podiatric medicine," which includes chiropody, podiatry, and podiatric medicine and surgery, means that portion of the practice of medicine identified by the acts described in any one or more of the following:
(A)
Charging a fee or other compensation, either directly or indirectly, for any history or physical examination of a patient in a person's office or in a hospital, clinic, or other similar facility prior to, incident to, and necessary for the diagnosis and treatment, by primary medical care, surgical or other means, of diseases, ailments, injuries, cosmetic conditions, or abnormal conditions of the human foot and leg. As used in this subparagraph, the term "cosmetic" means a surgical or medical procedure intended to enhance the physical appearance or function of the foot, ankle, or leg, including, but not limited to, skin problems such as blemishes, spider veins, and scar revisions;
(B)
Holding oneself out to the public, either directly or indirectly, as being engaged in the practice of podiatric medicine;
(C)
Displaying or using a title or abbreviation such as "Doctor of Podiatric Medicine," "D.P.M.," "Foot Doctor," "Foot Specialist," "Foot Surgeon," "Foot and Ankle Surgeon," or other letters, designations, or symbols or signs of any type which expressly or implicitly indicate to the general public that the user renders treatment to the foot, ankle, and leg under the provisions of this chapter;
(D)
Performing surgery on the foot or leg of a patient, except that when such surgery is performed under general anesthesia it shall be permissible only when said surgery is performed at a facility permitted and regulated as a hospital or ambulatory surgical treatment center under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and when said general anesthesia is administered under the direction of a duly licensed physician;
(E)
Performing amputations of the toe; or
(F)
Performing amputations distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint but only when performed in a facility permitted and regulated as a hospital or ambulatory surgical treatment center under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31.
(6)
"Podiatric resident" means a person who is engaged in a postgraduate program of study or practice within this state approved by the board.
(7)
"Podiatrist" means a physician and surgeon of the human foot and leg who is subject to this chapter.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 474,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2021.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 252,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 243,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 462, § 43, eff. 4/18/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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:
(1)
Hold a license issued under the provisions of this chapter; and
(2)
Have actively practiced or taught podiatry for at least five years.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-8 - Duties of division director

The division director shall perform such administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-9 - Duties of board

The board shall:
(1)
Approve all examinations of applicants for licensure;
(2)
Determine the qualifications of and authorize the issuance of licenses to qualified podiatrists and podiatric residents;
(3)
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;
(4)
Prescribe and enforce minimum standards of professional conduct for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state;
(5)
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;
(6)
Conduct all hearings in contested cases according to state law;
(7)
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;
(8)
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;
(9)
Maintain in the office of the division director a register of all persons holding a license; and
(10)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-11 - License requirement; exceptions; training and practice of podiatric residents; limited temporary licenses; delegation

(a)
No person shall practice podiatric medicine unless he or she holds a license and otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the board; provided, however, that this chapter shall not apply to any person licensed to practice medicine, as defined in Chapter 34 of this title; nor shall it apply to the recommending, fitting, or sale of corrective shoes or orthomechanical supports or similar appliances by retail dealers or manufacturers; provided, however, that such dealers or manufacturers shall not otherwise be entitled to practice podiatric medicine as defined in this chapter unless duly licensed to do so.
(b)
(1)
Nothing in this chapter or any other law of this state shall prohibit the training and practice, for a period of one year or for such additional periods as the board may determine, by persons appointed as podiatric residents in programs utilizing training protocols approved by the board.
(2)
Residents in podiatric medicine and surgery may perform such duties, tasks, or functions as considered appropriate for their educational advancement under the supervision of the appropriate health care practitioner.
(3)
While serving in an approved postgraduate training program, residents in podiatric medicine and surgery shall not be subject to the continuing education requirements as set forth in Code Section
43-35-15
.
(c)
(1)
Licensed podiatrists of other states and foreign countries may be permitted to enter this state for consultation with any licensed podiatric physician of this state. Such podiatrist from another state or foreign country shall not be permitted to establish offices in this state for the practice of podiatric medicine, either temporary or permanent, unless he or she obtains a license as elsewhere set forth in this chapter.
(2)
A limited temporary license may, upon the approval of the board, be issued to a podiatrist from another state or country for the purpose of advancing medical education and enhancing the individual's training provided such podiatrist is fully licensed and a member in good standing in that state or country, and provided such podiatrist is under the supervision of a licensed podiatric physician of this state.
(3)
A podiatrist from another state or foreign country issued a limited temporary license shall not be subject to the continuing education requirements as set forth in Code Section
43-35-15
.
(d)
Nothing in this chapter or other laws of this state shall prohibit the delegation by a podiatric physician to a podiatric assistant or other qualified person of any acts, duties, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law or established by custom, nor shall the state prohibit the performance of such acts, duties, or functions by such person.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-12 - Eligibility for license

A license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who:
(1)
Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board;
(2)
Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;
(3)
Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board;
(4)
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;
(5)
Has attained the age of 21 years;
(6)
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
;
(7)
Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section
43-35-16
; and
(8)
Pays the required fee to the board.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 474,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2021.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 417,§ 37, eff. 5/20/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 184,§ 2, eff. 5/4/2021.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 474,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2021.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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:
(1)
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;
(2)
Otherwise substantially meets all requirements for a license issued by the board;
(3)
Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section
43-35-16
; and
(4)
Pays the required fee to the board.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 417,§ 38, eff. 5/20/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 43-35-15 - Renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements

(a)
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.
(b)
(1)
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:
(A)
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;
(B)
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.
(2)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE (§§ 43-35-1 — 43-35-18) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Dealer in precious metals or gems" means:
(A)
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
(B)
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.
(2)
"Gems" means any precious or semiprecious stone which is cut and polished.
(3)
"Numismatic coins" means coins whose value as collectors' items exceeds the value of the content of the precious metals in the coins.
(4)
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, trust, association, or any other legal entity however organized.
(5)
"Precious metals" means gold, silver, or platinum or any alloy containing gold, silver, or platinum.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-3 - Permanent records required; content

(a)
Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall maintain a book, in permanent form, in which shall be entered at the time of each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems the following:
(1)
The date and time of the purchase;
(2)
The name of the person making the purchase from the seller;
(3)
The name, age, and address of the seller of the items purchased and the distinctive number from such seller's driver's license or other similar identification card containing a photo of the seller;
(4)
A clear and accurate identification and description of the purchased goods, including the serial, model, or other number, and all identifying marks inscribed thereon;
(5)
The price paid for the goods purchased;
(6)
The number of the check issued for the purchase price, if payment is made by check; and
(7)
The signature of the seller.
(b)
The permanent record book required by this Code section shall be in legible English. Entries shall appear in chronological order. No blank lines may be left between entries. No obliterations, alterations, or erasures may be made. Corrections shall be made by drawing a line of ink through the entry without destroying its legibility. The book shall be maintained for each purchase of precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems for at least two years. The book shall be open to the inspection of any duly authorized law enforcement officer during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time.
(c)
Dealers exclusively engaged in buying or exchanging for merchandise scrap dental gold and silver from licensed dentists by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery may record the post office record of the mailed parcel in lieu of the seller's age and driver's license number as required in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and in lieu of the seller's signature as required in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-4 - Written reports of purchases required; time of report; form; preservation; accessibility

(a)
Every dealer in precious metals or gems shall make a report in writing to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality in which he is registered, on forms approved or prescribed by the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality, of all precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems purchased on the day previous to the date of the report. The report shall contain the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section
43-37-3
and shall be typewritten or handwritten in legible English and mailed or delivered to the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or the municipality within 24 hours after the day on which the transactions occurred.
(b)
All reports shall be maintained in a locked container under the direct supervision of the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality and shall be available for inspection only for law enforcement purposes.
(c)
The appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality may, in his discretion, authorize any person who demonstrates theft of precious metals or gems by the presenting of an incident report or other similar document to inspect the reports in an effort to locate stolen property.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-5 - Local requirements

No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a county or municipality from licensing dealers in precious metals or gems or from establishing and imposing additional requirements or qualifications on dealers in precious metals or gems.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-6 - Unlawful acts; penalty

(a)
It shall be unlawful for any dealer in precious metals or gems or any agent or employee of a dealer in precious metals or gems who makes purchases of precious metals or gems or of goods made from precious metals or gems to:
(1)
Make any false statement in the registration provided for in Code Section
43-37-2
;
(2)
Fail to maintain and make entries in the permanent record book as required by Code Section
43-37-3
;
(3)
Make any false entry in such permanent record book;
(4)
Falsify, obliterate, destroy, or remove from the place of business such permanent record book;
(5)
Refuse to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such permanent record book, or any precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems in his possession, during the ordinary hours of business or at any reasonable time;
(6)
Sell, exchange, or remove from the legal possession of the buyer, or to alter the form of, any precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems purchased by remounting, melting, cutting up, or otherwise altering the original form until at least seven calendar days have elapsed from the time of purchase or acquisition;
(7)
Fail to make the written report as required in Code Section
43-37-4
; or
(8)
Purchase any precious metals or gems from any person under 17 years of age.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or transact business as a dealer in precious metals or gems without first registering pursuant to Code Section
43-37-2
.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any dealer in precious metals or gems to purchase precious metals in a melted or smelted state unless the purchase is from a registered dealer in precious metals or gems.
(d)
If the appropriate law enforcement officer of the county or municipality has probable cause to believe that precious metals or gems have been stolen, he may give notice in writing to the dealer to retain the precious metals or gems for an additional 15 days; and it shall be unlawful for the dealer to dispose of the property unless the notice is revoked in writing within the 15 day period.
(e)
Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS (§§ 43-37-1 — 43-37-7) › Section 43-37-7 - Exemptions

This chapter shall not apply to dealers exclusively engaged in the sale or exchange of numismatic coins or to transactions exclusively involving numismatic coins or other coinage.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 38 - OPERATORS OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE SECUR ITY BUSINESSES (§§ 43-38-1 — 43-38-17) › Section 43-38-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Private Detective and Security Agencies Act."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 38 - OPERATORS OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE SECUR ITY BUSINESSES (§§ 43-38-1 — 43-38-17) › Section 43-38-2 - Declaration of purpose

This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the citizens of this state by regulation of the private detective and private security businesses. The regulation of such businesses is declared to be in the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the foregoing purpose.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 38 - OPERATORS OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE SECUR ITY BUSINESSES (§§ 43-38-1 — 43-38-17) › Section 43-38-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Board" means the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies, a professional licensing board.
(2)
"Law enforcement agency" means an agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and ordinances enacted by federal, state, and local governing authorities.
(3)
"Private detective business" means the business of obtaining or furnishing, or accepting employment to obtain or to furnish, information with reference to:
(A)
Crimes or wrongs done or threatened against the United States of America or any state or territory thereof;
(B)
The background, identity, habits, conduct, business, employment, occupation, assets, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation, or character of any person;
(C)
The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property;
(D)
The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, or injury to persons or property;
(E)
The securing of evidence in the course of the private detective business to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigating committee; or
(F)
The protection of individuals from serious bodily harm or death.
(4)
"Private security business" means engaging in the business of, or accepting employment to provide, any or all of the following:
(A)
Private patrol service;
(B)
Watchman service;
(C)
Guard service;
(D)
Armored car service; or
(E)
The protection of persons from death or serious bodily harm.