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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-6 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES › Rule 505-6-.09 - Investigation Instituted by Self-Referral

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			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) When an educator admits on a Professional
			 Standards Commission application to having resigned or being discharged for
			 committing a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or being under
			 investigation by law enforcement authorities for such conduct or for committing
			 a breach of the code of ethics or for a violation of state education laws or
			 having a criminal history or having had a surrender, denial, revocation or
			 suspension of a certificate or being the subject of an investigation or adverse
			 action regarding a certificate, an investigation will automatically open
			 without notification to the commission and with written notification to the
			 educator pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-984.3(5)(c).
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				20-2-200,
				20-2-984,
				20-2-984.3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

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The
Administrative History
following each Rule gives
			 the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well
			 as the date on which the any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective
			 date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as
			 follows:
f. - filed
eff. - effective
R. - Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control
			 number)
Ch. - Chapter (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control
			 number)
ER. - Emergency Rule
Rev. - Revised
Chapter 506-1, entitled "Definitions," containing Rule
			  506-1-.01, was filed May 5, 1989;
			 effective May 25, 1989.
Chapter 506-2, entitled "Organization, Method of Operation, and
			 Public Information," containing Rules
			  506-2-.01  to
			  506-2-.03, was filed May 5, 1989;
			 effective May 25, 1989.
Chapter 506-3, entitled "Procedures," containing Rules
			  506-3-.01  to
			  506-3-.08, was filed May 5, 1989;
			 effective May 25, 1989.
Chapters 506-1 to 506-3 have been amended and Chapters 506-4 and
			 506-5 adopted. Filed April 7, 1994; effective April 27,
			 1994.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Rule 506-1-.01 - Definitions

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The following terms as used in these rules shall have the
				following meanings unless clearly indicated otherwise by the content:
(a)
Commission.
The Professional
			 Practices Commission of the State of Georgia.
(b)
Elementary School.
School
			 settings designated by grade levels kindergarten through eight (K-8).
(c)
Local Board.
Any board of
			 Education of a country, city, independent, or area school system.
(d)
Local Superintendent.
The
			 Superintendent of Schools of a Local School System.
(e)
Professional Standards
			 Commission.
The Professional Standards Commission of the State of
			 Georgia.
(f)
Secondary
			 School.
School settings designated by grade levels nine through twelve
			 (9-12).
(g)
State
			 Board.
The Board of Education of the State of Georgia.
(h)
State Department.
The State
			 Department of Education of the State of Georgia.
(i)
State Superintendent.
The
			 State Superintendent of Schools of the State of Georgia.
(j)
Teacher.
(Sometimes also
			 referred to as "educator.") Any holder of a valid Georgia Educator Certificate
			 issued by the Professional Standards Commission.
(k)
Teaching.
Any professional
			 service, including administrative and supervisory activities, rendered or
			 performed by a teacher.
O.C.G.A. Sec.  20-2-790,
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-2 - ORGANIZATION, METHOD OF OPERATION, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION › Rule 506-2-.02 - Method of Operation

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(1)
Adoption
			 and Maintenance of Standards of Performance and a Code of Ethics.
It
			 shall be the duty of the Commission to adopt and maintain standards of
			 performance and code of ethics for educators. The standards of performance and
			 code of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are
			 generally accepted by educators of this State. In adopting the standards of
			 performance and code of ethics, the Commission shall seek the advice of
			 educators of this State. The standards of performance and code of ethics
			 adopted by the Commission shall be limited to professional performance and
			 professional ethics. Upon the adoption by the Commission of the standards of
			 performance and the code of ethics, educators of this State shall be obliged to
			 meet and comply with such standards of performance and to abide by such code of
			 ethics.
(2) Investigations and
			 Recommendations in Disciplinary Actions.
(a)
Jurisdiction.
Upon request as provided in subparagraph (b) below,
			 the Commission shall be authorized to investigate:
1.
Violations of the Law.
Alleged violations by an educator of any law of this State pertaining to
			 educators or the profession of education;
2.
Violations of Ethics.
Alleged
			 violations by an educator of the code of ethics of the Commission;
3.
Violations of Rules.
Alleged
			 violations by an educator of rules, regulations or policies of the State Board,
			 the Professional Standards Commission, the Commission, or of a Local Board;
			 or
4.
Failure to Meet
			 Standards.
Alleged failures by an educator to meet or comply with
			 standards of performance or code of ethics of the Commission, the State Board,
			 The Professional Standards Commission, or a Local Board.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-2 - ORGANIZATION, METHOD OF OPERATION, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION › Rule 506-2-.03 - Public Information

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(1) Obtaining
			 Information from the Commission.
(a)
Obtaining Information Documents from the Commission Files.
The
			 Commission complies with all requirements of the Georgia Open Records Act and
			 takes its dual obligations pursuant to that Act seriously: the Commission seeks
			 to provide documents to the public that are within the public domain and seeks
			 to maintain confidential that to which the public has no legitimate claim and
			 the disclosure of which might constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal
			 privacy. To obtain a determination whether certain documents are within the
			 files of the Commission and whether they are subject to disclosure, the public
			 may direct a written request to the Executive Director, specifying the name and
			 address of the person requesting the documents and a description of the
			 documents requested. The request may be delivered personally or by mail;
			 however, the Commission will respond within three days of receipt of such a
			 request by first class mail. The response will inform the person requesting the
			 documents whether the requested documents exists; whether the requested
			 documents can be disclosed; and a timetable for providing the disclosure. Those
			 requesting documentary information from the Commission will be charged $.25 per
			 page for copying costs and a reasonable charge for the search, retrieval and
			 other direct administrative costs for complying with a request. The hourly
			 charge shall not exceed the salary of the lowest paid full-time employee who
			 has the necessary skill and training to perform the request; provided, however,
			 no charge shall be made for the first quarter hour of this work. The Commission
			 shall utilize the most economical means available for providing copies of
			 public records.
(b)
Obtaining
			 other Information from the Commission.
Telephonic or oral requests for
			 such information as the Executive Director and his staff may have are welcomed.
			 The public may directly call the offices of the Commission for such
			 information. Neither the Executive Director, his staff, nor the Commission will
			 provide any information on pending investigations.
(c)
Rules Available.
All rules
			 and all other written statements of policy or interpretations formulated,
			 adopted or used by the Commission in the discharge of its functions are
			 available for public inspection at the offices of the Commission during
			 business hours.
(d)
Orders
			 Available.
All final orders, decisions and opinions of the Commission,
			 except those which are confidential or privileged, are available for public
			 inspection at the offices of the Commission during normal business
			 hours.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.01 - Opinions of the Commission Interpreting the Code of Ethics

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(1)
General.
As a part of its
			 duty to adopt a code of ethics for teachers which represents the standards of
			 conduct generally accepted by teachers in this State, the Commission issues
			 opinions on the application of the code to specific situations. Any citizen of
			 this State may request such an opinion. Requests by teachers (including
			 administrators at all levels) and members of the General Assembly will be
			 responded to with official opinions of the Commission. These official opinions
			 will be researched and drafted by the staff of the Commission and will have the
			 approval of the Commission. The Commission views official opinions to be
			 binding on it. Requests by all others will be responded to with unofficial
			 opinions of the Commission. The unofficial opinions will be researched and
			 drafted by the staff of the Commission and will have the approval of the
			 Executive Director. The Commission does not view unofficial opinions as binding
			 on it. Both the Commission and the Executive Director may issue official or
			 unofficial opinions on their own without request.
(2)
Content of the Request.
A
			 person seeking an opinion shall send a letter or other written communication
			 clearly entitled "Request for Opinion" to the Executive Director of the
			 Commission, Building 20, Suite 2010, Executive Park West, N.E., Atlanta,
			 Georgia 30329, providing the following: the name, address, and capacity
			 (teacher, member of the General Assembly, or citizen) of the person requesting
			 the opinion; a concise statement of the facts giving rise to the requests; a
			 statement of the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the persons who may
			 provide additional information; a statement of whether the facts giving rise to
			 the request are the subject of any disciplinary action, complaint, lawsuit,
			 administrative case, or other contested action in any tribunal and a
			 description of such action; and the signature of the person requesting the
			 opinion.
(3)
Requests for
			 Opinions Not Treated as Complaints.
This opinion procedure is not in any
			 way to be constructed as a complaint process. It is anticipated that opinions
			 will be requested before the questioned action is taken so that the Commission
			 may provide guidance.
(4)
Publication.
All opinions will be published.
O.C.G.A. Secs.  20-2-790,
et seq.
; 20-2-795.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.02 - Investigations and Recommendations as to Disciplinary Actions

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(1) Procedures for Suspension or Revocation
			 of Certificates.
(a) Investigation.
1.
General.
Upon receipt of
			 information from the State Board, the Professional Standards Commission, the
			 State Superintendent, the State Department, or Local Board, a local
			 superintendent, any certified educator, or any individual resident of this
			 State, who has cause to believe that a holder of a Georgia Educator Certificate
			 has committed any offense for which the penalty is suspension or revocation of
			 a certificate as provided in paragraph (3) below, the Commission shall conduct
			 an investigation into the matter for the purpose of determining whether
			 probable cause exists to believe that the educator has committed an act which
			 warrants suspension or revocation proceedings to be instituted.
2.
Report.
Such investigation
			 ordered by the Executive Director shall yield a written report to be submitted
			 to the Executive Committee for probable cause determination.
3.
Probable Cause.
If no
			 probable cause is found, the Executive Director shall advise the person
			 requesting the investigation or providing information of such findings. No
			 further proceedings shall be had in the matter and the case shall be closed. If
			 the Executive Committee finds probable cause, the Executive Director shall
			 direct the filing of a Petition for Revocation or Suspension of Educator
			 Certificate.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.03 - Hearings on Behalf of Local Boards

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(1)
General.
When serving as a tribunal on behalf of a Local Board
			 hearing a matter involving the termination or nonrenewal of a contract of
			 employment or demotion of a teacher, principal, or other employee having a
			 contract for a definite term, the Commission will follow the rules and
			 procedures utilized by such Local Board for such hearings. The Georgia
			 Administrative Procedure Act shall not apply.
(2)
Grounds for Termination or
			 Suspension.
The contract of employment of a teacher, principal or other
			 employee having a contract for a definite term may be nonrenewed, terminated or
			 suspended for the following reasons: Incompetency; Willful neglect of duties;
			 Immorality; Inciting, Encouraging or counseling students to violate any valid
			 state law, municipal ordinance, or policy or rule of the Local Board: To reduce
			 staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs; Failure to secure
			 and maintain necessary educational training; or Any other good and sufficient
			 cause.
(3)
Notice.
Before the discharge or suspension of a teacher, principal, or other employee
			 having a contract of employment for a definite term, written notice of the
			 charges shall be served at least 10 days before the date set for hearing and
			 shall state:
(a)
Cause.
The cause
			 or causes for his/her discharge, suspension, or demotion in sufficient detail
			 to enable him/her fairly to show any error that may exist therein.
(b)
Witnesses and Evidence.
The
			 names of the known witnesses and a concise summary of the evidence. The names
			 of new witnesses shall be given as soon as practicable.
(c)
Time and Place.
The time and
			 place where the hearing thereon will be held.
(d)
Subpoenas.
That the charged
			 teacher or other person, upon request, shall be furnished with compulsory
			 process or subpoenas legally requiring the attendance of witnesses and the
			 production of documents and other papers as provide by law.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.04 - Consultative Services

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(1)
General.
As part of its duty to maintain high standards for the
			 teaching profession in Georgia, the Commission provides consultative services
			 and technical assistance. Any citizen of this State may request such services
			 and assistance, though the Commission will determine, based upon the nature of
			 the request, the response that it shall provide. The consultative services and
			 technical assistance will be performed by the Executive Director and the staff
			 of the Commission under the direction of the Executive Director. The Commission
			 does not view opinions expressed by the Executive Director and its staff as
			 binding on it.
(2)
Content of
			 Requests.
A person seeking consultative services or technical assistance
			 shall send a letter or other written communication clearly entitled "Request
			 for Consultative Services" or "Request for Technical Assistance" to the
			 Executive Director of the Professional Practices Commission, Suite 2010,
			 building 20, Executive Park West, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329, providing the
			 following: the name, address, and capacity (teacher, administrator, board
			 member, or citizen) of the person requesting the services; a concise statement
			 of the facts giving phone numbers of persons who may provide additional
			 information; a statement whether the facts giving rise to the request are the
			 subject of any disciplinary action, complaint, lawsuit, administrative case or
			 other contested action in any tribunal and the description of such action; and
			 the signature of the person requesting the services.
(3)
Request for Services Not a
			 Complaint Procedure.
This procedure is not in any way to be construed as
			 a compliant process. It is anticipated that consultative services and technical
			 assistance will be requested before any questioned action is taken so that the
			 Commission may provide guidance.
O.C.G.A. Sec.  20-2-790,
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.05 - Public Information

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(1)
General.
Request for information concerning the files or documents
			 of the Commission shall be pursuant to the requirements of the Georgia Open
			 Records Act. There are no other formal procedures to request public
			 information.
(2)
Telephone
			 Inquiries to the Executive Director and Staff.
Informal inquiries by
			 telephone to the Executive Director and staff of the Commission are welcomed.
			 Inquiries will be responded to by available staff members. However, neither the
			 Executive Director nor a member of the staff will comment upon pending
			 investigations or cases.
(3)
Conferences with the Executive Director and Staff.
Informal
			 conferences with the Executive Director and the staff may be arranged as
			 necessary. Neither the Executive Director nor a member of the staff will
			 comment upon pending investigations or cases.
(4)
Requests Directly to
			 Commissioners.
The everyday business of the Commission is carried out by
			 the Executive Director and the staff of the Commission. Commissioners are not
			 authorized to discuss or otherwise comment on pending investigations and/or
			 hearings with the public; therefore, direct inquiries to Commissioners are
			 discouraged and such should be referred to the Executive Director or staff
			 member.
O.C.G.A. Sec.  20-2-790,
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.06 - Petition for a Rule

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(1)
General.
Any interested person may petition the Commission
			 requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. The petition shall
			 be submitted in writing to the Executive Director at the offices of the
			 Commission.
(2)
Form of
			 Petition.
The petition need not follow any particular form. The petition
			 should be clearly designated "Petition for Promulgation, Amendment, or Repeal
			 of a Rule," shall state the nature of the request, the reasons for the request,
			 and have the name, address and signature of the person making the
			 request.
(3)
Consideration
			 and Disposition.
The Executive Director shall review the petition and
			 develop a proposed response. The petition and proposed response shall be
			 submitted to the Executive Committee which shall rule on the petition. Within
			 30 days after submission of a petition, the Executive Committee shall either
			 deny the petition in writing, stating its reasons for the denial, or shall
			 initiate rule-making proceedings in accordance with the Georgia Administrative
			 Procedure Act.
O.C.G.A. Secs.  20-2-790,
et seq.
; 50-13-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.07 - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling

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(1)
General.
Any interested person may petition the Commission
			 requesting a declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any statutory
			 provision or any rule or order of the agency. The petition shall be submitted
			 in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission.
(2)
Form of Petition.
The
			 petition need not follow any particular form. The petition should be clearly
			 designated "Petition for Declaratory Ruling," shall state the nature of the
			 request, the reasons for the request, and have the name, address, and signature
			 of the person making the request.
(3)
Consideration and
			 Disposition.
The Executive Director shall review the petition and
			 develop a proposed ruling. The petition and proposed ruling shall be submitted
			 to the Executive Committee which shall rule on the petition. Within 30 days
			 after submission of a petition, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of
			 the Commission, shall make a ruling of the petition. Rulings disposing of such
			 petitions have the same status as decisions or orders in contested
			 cases.
O.C.G.A. Secs.  20-2-790,
et seq.
; 50-13-11.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-3 - PROCEDURES › Rule 506-3-.08 - Forms and Instructions

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No specific forms are required for any matters which are filed
				with the Commission. Models or guides for pleadings in contested cases and for
				other communications to the Commission are available on request for a copying
				fee.
O.C.G.A. Secs.  20-2-790,
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-4 - STANDARDS OF COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE › Rule 506-4-.02 - Professional Performance Standards

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(1)
Administrative and Supervisory Requirements.
Competent educators
			 must possess the administrative and supervisory abilities and skills necessary
			 to complete the designated task.
(a) Each
			 Competent Educator.
1.
Records.
Each educator shall keep records for which he/she is responsible in accordance
			 with law and the accepted practices of the school system;
2.
Supervision.
Each educator
			 shall supervise others in accordance with law and the accepted practices of the
			 school system; and
3.
Community Groups.
Each educator shall recognize the role and
			 function of community agencies and groups as they relate to the
			 school.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION › Chapter 506-5 - CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS › Rule 506-5-.01 - General

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(1)
Preamble.
Educators, on whom
			 the development and perpetuation of knowledge depends, recognize their primary
			 responsibility is to students. As members of the teaching profession, educators
			 also recognize their responsibility to the educational system, to the
			 profession, and to the citizenry. These principles establish the elements of
			 professional behavior in light of these responsibilities. These principles are
			 intended to aid educators individually and collectively in maintaining a high
			 level of ethical conduct. These principles are standards by which educators are
			 able to determine the propriety of their conduct in their relationships with
			 students, with colleagues, and with the public.
(a)
Purpose.
These principles
			 are intended to serve educators as a guide to ethical conduct. They provide a
			 sound basis for solution of many problems which arise in educators'
			 relationships with students, with other educators, and with the public.
			 Undoubtedly, interpretation of these principles by an appropriate authority
			 will be required at times. As a rule, however, educators who are capable,
			 honest, intelligent and vigilant, and who conduct their affairs in the light of
			 their own conscientious interpretation of these principles should have no
			 difficulty in the discharge of their ethical responsibilities.
(b)
Principles Applicable to
			 All.
There is but one code of ethics for all certified
			 educators.
(c)
Ethics are
			 Principles.
The wide extent of an unethical practice does not make it
			 ethical or ethically acceptable, for "Ethics" has to do with principles. For
			 the same reason, a procedure or conduct unethical in one area of the State
			 cannot be ethical under the same circumstances in another.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

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Original Chapters 507-1 through 507-4 were filed on June 30, 1965
			 under the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act as Rules in effect in 1965 when
			 the Administrative Procedure Act became effective. For any Rule that has been
			 subsequently amended, repealed or added, the
Administrative
			 History
following the Rule gives the date on which the Rule was filed
			 and the effective date for said Rule. An
Administrative History
will not be found following those Rules that have not been amended since they
			 were initially filed on June 30, 1965.
Rules
			  507-3-.02(3) through (8)  have been repealed and new Rules
			  507-3-.02(3) through (7)  adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective
			 April 20, 1970.
Rule
			  507-3-.05  has been repealed and a
			 new Rule 507-3 .05 adopted. Filed April 1, 1970; effective April 20,
			 1970.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-2 - HATCHERIES AND DEALERS › Rule 507-2-.01 - Limitations

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When more than one hatchery in Georgia is operated by a
				hatchery member, or more than one store or establishment in Georgia is operated
				by a dealer member, each such location shall be subject to a separate
				agreement. However, retail stores operated under the same ownership as a member
				hatchery, shall be considered normal hatchery outlets and shall not be subject
				to separate agreements.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-2 - HATCHERIES AND DEALERS › Rule 507-2-.02 - Membership Dues

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Hatchery and dealer membership dues and fees for the current
				season, or other accounts with the Association, shall be paid within 30 days
				from June 30th each year or the membership agreement shall be automatically
				terminated. Agreements which lapse for non-payment of such fees or accounts
				shall not be renewed or revived during the current season.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-2 - HATCHERIES AND DEALERS › Rule 507-2-.03 - Fees

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(1) Hatchery fees shall be based upon the
			 following schedule: hatchery capacity (setting and hatching), 10,000 eggs or
			 less $8.00. Over 10,000 egg capacity, $1.00 increase for each additional 10,000
			 eggs or fraction thereof with $50.00 as a maximum fee.
(2) A combined fee for both a chicken and
			 turkey hatchery under the same ownership shall be based upon the combined total
			 capacity, plus $1.00.
(3) The fee
			 for a dealer participation shall be $8.00.
(4) All eggs in incubators must be identified
			 as to the producer and/or seller.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-3 - FLOCK REQUIREMENTS › Rule 507-3-.01 - Official Testing

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An official test of a breeding flock is one that is made by an
				official testing agent, in which official leg bands and authorized antigen are
				used, and the test is made for a member hatchery. A separate flock report is
				required for each breeding flock on a premise that is officially
				tested.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-3 - FLOCK REQUIREMENTS › Rule 507-3-.02 - Reporting, Culling and Testing

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(1) A
		 flock-selecting and pullorum-testing report of every official test shall be
		 forwarded to the state inspector within 7 days from the date that the test is
		 made.
(2) All reactors to a
		 pullorum-typhoid test shall be removed from the farm or disposed of to the
		 satisfaction of the state inspector, within seven (7) days from notification of
		 results of the test, unless disposal of the birds is delayed for
		 bacteriological examination. If bacteriological examination demonstrates
		 positive pullorum-typhoid infection, all reactors must be disposed of promptly
		 as herein provided.
(3) The minimum
		 charge for plate testing and selecting shall be 3 1/2 cents per bird excluding
		 cost of leg bands. Leg bands must be secured from the official state agency
		 through hatcheries or dealer.
(4)
		 Fees and Charges for the following blood tests are:
Georgia Flocks* Sample Collected By
Out-of-State* Sample Collected By
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
OSA**
Other
OSA**
Other
(a) Pullorum-Typhoid
0
3¢
12¢
5¢
(b) Typhimurium
0
3¢
12¢
10¢
(a) & (b) using sample
3¢
6¢
15¢
10¢
(c) M. Gallisepticum
2¢
4¢
16¢
6¢
(c) using same sample as (a)
4¢
7¢
18¢
11¢
(c) using same sample as (b)
4¢
7¢
18¢
11¢
(c) using same as (a) & (b)
7¢
10¢
21¢
16¢
*Georgia flocks are flocks located in the State or flocks owned
			 by Georgia based firms and located within 500 miles of Oakwood, Georgia.
			 Out-of-state flocks are flocks not owned by Georgia based firms and located
			 outside the State but within 500 miles of Oakwood, Georgia. Charges for flocks
			 located beyond the 500 mile limit will be determined on an individual basis but
			 shall not be less than the charges established for flocks within the 500 mile
			 limit.
**Charges for blood collecting by Official State Agency personnel
			 (OSA) are $7.50 per man/hour for bleeders and banders for all time between
			 arrival at and departure from the farm. Sample collection includes delivery of
			 the samples of the laboratory in Oakwood, Georgia.
(5) Birds may be transferred to a new owner
		 without loss of pullorum-typhoid classification, provided that all requirements
		 for approval are complied with.
(6)
		 When it has been determined that Salmonella Pullorum or Fowl Typhoid exists in
		 a breeder flock currently producing hatching eggs, the flock shall be retested
		 at intervals of not less than 21 days from date of last test until two negative
		 tests are obtained. In the interim, no eggs shall be used from the flock in
		 question for hatching purposes.
(7)
		 The tube agglutination test shall be required for all pullorum-typhoid testing
		 of turkeys.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
			 147, 150. Effective April 20, 1970.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-3 - FLOCK REQUIREMENTS › Rule 507-3-.03 - Qualification

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(1) To qualify under the plan, a
			 participating flock must meet the pullorum-typhoid classification of the
			 hatchery or dealer to which it is supply hatching eggs.
(2) A Ga. U. S. Approved flock shall be any
			 affiliated flock that is participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan
			 or the National Turkey Improvement Plan through an agreement with a Ga. U. S.
			 Approved hatchery or dealer, and is acceptable to the official state agency.
			 Such flocks shall meet the selection requirements of constitutional vigor,
			 absence of serious physical deformities, and display characteristics for meat
			 and/or egg production. In pure-bred flocks the selection shall be consistent
			 with the characteristics of the breed. In cross-bred or cross-mated flocks for
			 broiler chicks, a reasonable tolerance for physical disqualifications, color
			 variation, and defects not seriously interfering with the value for broiler
			 production, may be allowed.
(3)
			 Only one breed, cross-breed, or variety of male and one breed, cross-breed, or
			 variety of female, shall be mated in a Ga. U. S. Approved Flock.
(4) A flock owner wishing to supply hatching
			 eggs to more than one hatchery and/or hatching egg dealer from the same farm or
			 farms, must first qualify as a hatching egg dealer.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-3 - FLOCK REQUIREMENTS › Rule 507-3-.04 - Turkeys, Other Domestic Fowls

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All turkey
			 eight (8) months of age on a farm, shall be tested to meet the pullorum-typhoid
			 classification of any participating turkey flock, and reported to the official
			 state agency.
(2) All domesticated
			 fowl on a farm other than chickens and turkeys provided for in paragraph (1)
			 above, shall be tested to meet the pullorum-typhoid classification of any
			 participating flock on the farm when they reach maturity or when more than 5
			 months of age, whichever is first, and reported official state
			 agency.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-3 - FLOCK REQUIREMENTS › Rule 507-3-.05 - Banding Amended

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Official leg
		 bands and NPIP and NTIP Report Forms, shall be used only in connection with the
		 testing of any flock which is to supply hatching eggs to a participating
		 hatchery or dealer.
(2) All birds
		 which are required to be bloodtested for the purpose of classifying any
		 participating flock shall be officially leg banded at time of
		 testing.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
			 147, 150. Effective April 20, 1970.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-4 - TESTING AGENTS › Rule 507-4-.01 - Testing Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The state
			 inspector shall have authority to appoint flock-testing and pullorum-testing
			 agents in accordance with provisions made by the Board of Directors.
(2) Persons employed or connected with a
			 hatchery that does not participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan or
			 the National Turkey Improvement Plan, shall not be qualified to select or test
			 any supply flocks that furnishes hatching eggs to a participating
			 hatchery.
(3) Representatives of
			 feed manufacturers, remedy manufacturers or supply manufacturers allied with
			 the poultry industry, shall not be eligible to qualify as flock-selecting and
			 pullorum-testing agents with the following exceptions, i.e., persons employed
			 by a member hatchery owned or operated by such manufacturing interests may
			 qualify as flock-selecting and pullorum-testing agents to test and select
			 flocks for that hatchery only, and further provided that such persons are
			 regularly employed in the ordinary business of the hatchery.
(4) Flock-selecting and pullorum-testing
			 agents shall be personally responsible for the efficiency of the selecting and
			 testing of every flock for which they sign a report. They shall be responsible
			 for banding birds at the time they are tested and selected; for clipping the
			 tail or wing feathers, or removing leg bands, or other identification of
			 rejected birds and pullorum reactors which may be prescribed. No rejected bird
			 or pullorum reactor shall be left in the flock when the test is
			 completed.
Georgia Laws 1946, pp.
				147, 150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 507 - GEORGIA POULTRY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC › Chapter 507-4 - TESTING AGENTS › Rule 507-4-.02 - Penalties

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In case of infraction of pullorum and culling regulations, the
				state inspector is instructed to place the offending flock-selecting and
				pullorum-testing agent on probation, or if the violation warrants in the
				opinion of the state inspector, the agent shall be dismissed. Repeated
				violation of instructions and regulations shall be cause to consider the work
				of the flock-selecting and pullorum-testing agent unsatisfactory and
				appropriate action shall be taken by the state inspector. In case of dismissal,
				the agent shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Directors during the
				current hatching season.
Ga. Laws 1946, pp. 147,
				150.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 509-1-.01 - Meetings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The board shall meet at least twice a year to carry out regular
				business. The chairman or Division Director may call special meetings. Notice
				of the meetings shall be given to all members at least ten days prior to the
				date of the meeting. Parliamentary procedure shall be according to Robert's
				Rules of Order, latest edition.
(a) A
			 majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for all board
			 business.
O.C.G.A.
				§
										43-1-2(a)(1),
				(2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 509-1-.02 - Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The payments of any fees of the Georgia Board of Private
				Detective and Security Agencies for licensure, registration, or weapon permit
				shall be made by a cashier's check, certified check, or money order, or
				approved online payment method. The Board, in its discretion, may also accept a
				company check for the purpose of licensure, registration, or weapon permit. The
				board shall have the right to refuse payment of any fees not made in accordance
				with this rule. Refer to fee schedule for appropriate fees payable to the
				Board. Any request for refund must be submitted in writing. Any indebtedness to
				the Board caused by a returned check will be dealt with in accordance with Code
				Section
				 16-9-20 of 
				the Criminal Code of Georgia.
(a)
			 Application Fees. Each application for company licensure, employee
			 registration, or weapon permit shall be accompanied by a non-refundable
			 application fee. Refer to fee schedule for appropriate fees payable to the
			 Board.
(b) Fee for fingerprint
			 processing. Any fees for fingerprint processing will be paid by the licensee to
			 the appropriate processing authority.
O.C.G.A.
				§
										43-1-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 509-1-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1981, pp. 1828,
				1838; Ga. L. 1981, 1901, 1902.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-2 - LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION › Rule 509-2-.01 - Expiration Dates of Licenses, Registrations, and Permits

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Company
			 licenses issued by the Board shall expire on June 30 of each odd-numbered
			 year.
(2) A penalty fee as
			 determined by the Board shall be applicable to any applicant renewing their
			 company license after June 30 and through July 31 of the renewal period.
			 Failure to renew a company license by July 31 shall have the same effect as a
			 revocation of said license. Reinstatement of a revoked company license shall be
			 in the discretion of the Board, which may require that a completed application
			 for company licensure, including all applicable fees and other required
			 information to be submitted as if it was a new application. In the discretion
			 of the Board, an applicant for company re-licensure may be required to
			 successfully pass a written examination.
(3) Employee registrations and/or weapon
			 permits issued by the Board shall expire on August 31 of each odd-numbered
			 year.
(4) A penalty fee as
			 determined by the Board shall be applicable to any employee applicant renewing
			 their registration or weapon permit after August 31 and through September 31 of
			 the renewal period. Failure to renew a registration or weapon permit by
			 September 31 shall have the same effect as a revocation of said registration or
			 weapon permit. Reinstatement of a revoked employee registration or weapon
			 permit shall be in the discretion of the Board, which may require that a
			 completed application for employee registration and/or a completed application
			 for permit to carry firearms, including all applicable fees and other required
			 information to be submitted as if it was a new application.
O.C.G.A.
				§
										43-1-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-2 - LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION › Rule 509-2-.04 - Exposed Weapon Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A permit to carry an exposed weapon may
			 be issued by the Board, in its discretion, upon being satisfied of the
			 applicant's character, competency, and eligibility, if the Board has received
			 all documents and fees required by the licensing laws of this Chapter and has
			 received satisfactory reports on the background investigations on the applicant
			 through the system of identification of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation
			 (GCIC) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (NCIC). The Board, in its
			 discretion, may approve an application for a permit to carry an exposed weapon
			 for a post on a federal installation prior to receiving the reports on the
			 background investigations from GCIC and NCIC, provided that the Board receives
			 from the Federal Protection Agency an official letter of adjudication for work
			 on a federal installation for the employee.
(2) The Board shall be authorized to suspend
			 any license or registration without a prior hearing, if the applicant makes a
			 false statement in the application or has been convicted of a felony and has
			 not had all his or her civil rights restored pursuant to law, and any weapons
			 permit issued shall stand suspended at the same time as the suspension of the
			 license or registration. Upon request, the licensee or registrant shall be
			 entitled to a hearing on such matter subsequent to the suspension.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				 43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-38-4,  43-38-6,  43-38-7,  43-38-9 to 
				 43-38-11,  43-38-11.1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-2 - LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION › Rule 509-2-.05 - Concealed Weapon Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A permit to carry a firearm in a
			 concealed manner may be issued by the Board, in its discretion, upon being
			 satisfied of the applicant's character, competency, and qualifications, only if
			 all of the following requirements are met:
(a) the application is accompanied by a sworn
			 statement from the employer, describing the duties of the applicant and the
			 need to carry the firearm in a concealed manner, together with detailed and
			 complete justification for such request. Any licensee found to have
			 intentionally misrepresented to the Board facts in support of the application
			 for a concealed weapons permit shall be subject to disciplinary action by the
			 Board up to and including revocation of license; and
(b) the Board has received all documents and
			 fees required by the licensing rules of this Chapter and has received
			 satisfactory reports regarding the applicant's background investigations
			 reported through the system of identification of the Georgia Bureau of
			 Investigation (GCIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (NCIC).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-2 - LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION › Rule 509-2-.06 - Consideration of Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) In order for an application to be
			 considered at a Board meeting, the application must be properly completed, and
			 submitted with all supporting documentation, forms, and fees at least ten (10)
			 days prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
(2) All documentation of experience,
			 including verification of licensure, must be original documents or notarized
			 copies of the original documents.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-38-4(d)(1),
				(3),  43-38-6(c),
				(d).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 509 - GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY AGENCIES › Chapter 509-2 - LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION › Rule 509-2-.07 - Criminal Convictions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Upon receipt of an application for
			 employee registration that indicates a prior criminal record, the Board may
			 register such employee who has previously been convicted of a misdemeanor
			 provided that the criminal record does not prohibit the issuance of a weapon
			 permit under state or federal law
(2) Any felony conviction may be cause for
			 the Board to deny an application for employee registration and/or weapon
			 permit. The Board shall inquire into the nature of the crime, the age of the
			 individual at the time of the crime, the length of time elapsed since the crime
			 was committed, evidence of rehabilitation and present fitness, and other
			 underlying facts and circumstances surrounding such criminal conviction and, in
			 its discretion, may allow the employee to be registered.
(3) Under no circumstances shall the Board
			 issue an exposed or concealed weapon permit to any applicant who has been
			 convicted of a felony without first having been provided with proof of a pardon
			 or restoration of civil rights which specifically states the restoration of the
			 right to carry firearms.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-38-4(d)(1),
				(3),  43-38-6(b),  43-38-7(c)(1)(D),  43-38-11(a)(4),  43-1-19(q)(1).