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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-14 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS › Rule 700-14-.04 - Restrictions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Nothing in this
			 chapter shall be construed to permit a veterinary technician to do the
			 following:
(a) Make any diagnosis or
			 prognosis;
(b) Prescribe any
			 treatments, drugs, medications, or appliances;
(c) Perform surgery; or
(d) Administer a rabies vaccine to any
			 official vaccinate.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-15 - SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES OF VETERINARY ASSISTANTS › Rule 700-15-.01 - Immediate Supervision

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Immediate Supervision means that the duly
			 licensed veterinarian is in audible and visual range of the animal patient and
			 the person treating the animal.
(a) A duly
			 licensed veterinarian is responsible to assure that the following tasks being
			 performed by Veterinary Assistants is under immediate supervision:
1. Surgical assistance;
2. Maintenance of anesthesia;
3. Application of splints and
			 slings;
4. Dental extractions not
			 requiring sectioning of the tooth or the resectioning of bone;
5. Euthanasia;
6. Blood or blood componenet collection and
			 preparation for transfusion;
7.
			 Administration and application of treatments, drugs, medications, and
			 immunological agents by IV routes;
8. Collection of urine by cystocentesis or
			 catherization; and
9.
			 Administration of blood or blood components to animal patients.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-15 - SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES OF VETERINARY ASSISTANTS › Rule 700-15-.02 - Direct Supervision

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Direct supervision means that the duly
			 licensed veterinarian is on the premises and is quickly and easily available
			 and that the animal patient has been examined by a duly licensed veterinarian
			 at such time as acceptable veterinary medical practice requires, consistent
			 with the particular delegated animal health care task.
(a) A licensed veterinarian is responsible to
			 assure that the following tasks being performed by Veterinary Assistants is
			 under direct supervision:
1. Intravenous
			 catheterizations,
2. Collection of
			 blood for diagnostic purposes; collection of feces: collection of urine by
			 expression; collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological
			 samples by skin scrapings, impressions, or other non-surgical methods for
			 diagnostic purposes;
3. Dental
			 procedures including, but not limited to the removal of calculus, soft
			 deposits, plaque and stains; the smoothing, filing, and polishing of teeth; or
			 the floatation or dressing of equine teeth;
4. Routine laboratory test
			 procedures;
5. Radiology assistance
			 including setting, positioning, processing and safety procedures;
6. Assisting any duly licensed veterinarian
			 in the measuring of quantities of medication, but excluding the dispensing,
			 compounding, or mixing of drugs; and
7. Initiation of parenteral fluid
			 administration.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-15 - SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES OF VETERINARY ASSISTANTS › Rule 700-15-.03 - Indirect Supervision

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Indirect supervision means the duly
			 licensed veterinarian is not on the premises but has given either written or
			 oral instructions for the treatment of the animal patient and the animal has
			 been examined by a duly licensed veterinarian at such times as acceptable
			 veterinary medical practice requires, consistent with the particular delegated
			 health care task.
(a) A duly licensed
			 veterinarian is responsible to assure that the following tasks being performed
			 by Veterinary Assistants is under indirect supervision:
1. Administration and application of
			 treatments, drugs, medications and immunological agents by oral, IM
			 subcutaneous routes excluding rabies vaccine for animals required to receive a
			 rabies vaccine by Georgia law;
2.
			 Grooming procedures and non-invasive skin (topical) treatment;
3. Handling of biohazardous waste
			 materials.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-15 - SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES OF VETERINARY ASSISTANTS › Rule 700-15-.04 - Restrictions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Nothing in this
			 chapter shall be construed to permit Veterinary Assistants to do the following:
(a) Make any diagnosis or
			 prognosis;
(b) Prescribe any
			 treatments, drugs, medications, or appliances;
(c) Perform surgery.
(d) Perform a nonemergency
			 intubation;
(e) Induce
			 anesthesia;
(f) Perform central
			 venous catherization;
(g) Peform
			 arterial catherization;
(h)
			 Arterial collection for any animal;
(i) Administer a rabies vaccine to an
			 official vaccinate; and
(j)
			 Identify himself/herself as a Veterinarian Technician.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-16 - PRACTICE OF FOREIGN GRADUATES › Rule 700-16-.01 - Practice of Foreign Graduates Prior to Licensure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
								43-50-44, a graduate of a foreign college or school of veterinary medicine who is in the
			 process of obtaining the ECFVG or PAVE certificate or its substantial
			 equivalent can perform duties or actions under the direct supervision of a
			 licensed veterinarian.
(2) For
			 purposes of this rule,"Direct supervision" means that the licensed veterinarian
			 is on the premises and is quickly and easily available and that the animal
			 patient has been examined by a licensed veterinarian at such time as acceptable
			 veterinary medical practice requires, consistent with the particular delegated
			 animal health care task.
(3) To
			 practice under this provision, a foreign graduate must:
(a) Complete the ECFVG or PAVE within 3 years
			 of application to the AVMA or AAVSB;
(b) Have not failed the ECFVG or any portion
			 of the PAVE program;
(c) Must only
			 practice under direct supervision as defined in subsection (2) of this
			 rule.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.01 - Organization

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All rules and regulations pertaining to the Administration of
				the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater
				Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts shall be administered by the
				Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of Secretary of
				State.
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				275, 277; 1975; pp. 1074, 1077; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-2,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-1-1,  43-51-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.02 - Composition of Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water
				and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts shall consist
				of six members to be appointed by the Governor.
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				274, 277: 1975, pp. 1074, 1075; 1980, pp. 63, 64; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-25,  43-51-3,  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.03 - Officers

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The officers of the Board shall be Chairperson and
				Vice-Chairperson who shall be elected from among the members and shall take
				office on July 1 of each year.
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				274, 277; 1975, pp. 1074, 1075; 1980, pp. 63, 64; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-25,  43-51-3,  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.04 - Meetings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Board shall meet at least two times a year to carry out
				regular business. The chairperson or the Professional Licensing Board's
				Division Director may call special meetings. Notice of the meeting shall be
				given to all members at least ten days prior to date of the meeting.
				Parliamentary procedure shall be according to Robert's Rules of Order, latest
				edition.
O.C.G.A
				§§
										43-1-1,  43-51-3,  43-1-2,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.05 - Quorum

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A majority of the appointed members of a state examining board
				shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				277; 1975, pp. 1074, 1077; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-2(h),  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 750-1-.06 - Classification of Public Water Supply Systems and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Division shall classify all public water treatment systems
				and wastewater treatment systems.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 750-2-.01 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The following words or phrases as used in these Rules shall,
				unless a different meaning is required by context, have the following
				meaning:
(a) "Act" means the
			 certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory
			 Analysts Act, approved April 8, 1969, and as hereafter may be
			 amended.
(b) "Board" or "Board of
			 Examiners" means the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and
			 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
(c) "Certificate" or "Certification" means a
			 document issued by the Board stating that the operator or laboratory analyst
			 has met the requirements for the specified classification of the certification
			 program.
(d) "Course(s)" means
			 educational curriculum as approved by the Board.
(e) "Division" means the Environmental
			 Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
(f) "Laboratory analyst" means any person who
			 performs a laboratory test in conjunction with the operation of a public water
			 system or wastewater treatment plant.
(g) "Laboratory test" means any test
			 performed in conjunction with the operation of a public water supply or
			 wastewater treatment plant that is required for regulatory reporting purposes
			 excluding dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine residual, turbidity, temperature and
			 specific conductance. Tests performed in a commercial environmental laboratory
			 approved under the Division's "Rules for Commercial Environmental Laboratories"
			 are also excluded.
(h)
			 "Operational/analytical topics" means topics of instruction that directly
			 relate to the performance of the duties of a water operator, wastewater
			 operator, distribution operator, collection system operator, or laboratory
			 analyst.
(i) "Operator" means any
			 person who performs operation duties, as defined by the Board, at wastewater
			 treatment systems, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems,
			 public water systems, or water treatment systems.
(j) "Operator in responsible charge" means
			 any operator who has direct general charge of the day-to-day field operation of
			 a wastewater treatment system, wastewater collection system, water distribution
			 system, or public water system, and who is responsible for the quality of the
			 treated water or wastewater effluent.
(k) "Operation duties":
1. for a wastewater treatment system and for
			 a water treatment system means day-to-day process control decisions which may
			 affect the treatment and, therefore, quality of the treated water and/or
			 wastewater effluent; and
2. for a
			 wastewater collection system or water distribution system means the on site
			 supervision of the cleaning, maintaining, and repairing of the
			 system.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 750-2-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				275, 277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.01 - Mandatory Certification

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 Public Water Supply System Operators and Biological Wastewater Treatment System
			 Operators must be certified; however, each industrial wastewater treatment or
			 pretreatment facility shall be required to have only one operator in
			 responsible charge obtain such a certification; and
(2) Water Distribution System and Wastewater
			 Collection System Operators must be certified; however, each industrial
			 wastewater collection system or distribution system shall be required to have
			 only one operator in responsible charge obtain such a certification;
			 and
(3) Water and Wastewater
			 Laboratory Analysts must be certified; however, any industrial wastewater or
			 pretreatment plant shall be required to have only one responsible analyst
			 obtain such certification, and other analysts in that facility shall be
			 supervised by that person.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.02 - Operator in Responsible Charge

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The operator who is in responsible charge of a public water
				supply system or wastewater treatment system shall hold a certificate of a
				class equal to or higher than the class of the plant or system that the
				operator is currently operating.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.03 - Classifications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Operator and Laboratory Analysts shall be certified as
				follows:
(a) Public Water Supply
			 System Operator: Class I, II, III, IIIG, or IV;
(b) Water Distribution System
			 Operator;
(c) Biological Wastewater
			 Treatment System Operator. Class I, II, III or IV;
(d) Industrial Wastewater Treatment System
			 Operator;
(e) Wastewater Collection
			 System Operator;
(f) Water
			 Laboratory Analyst;
(g) Wastewater
			 Laboratory Analyst.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.04 - Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
For certification in a particular class or category, an
				applicant must meet the following:
(a)
			 Education. Applicants must have earned a minimum of a high school diploma or
			 GED certificate and must provide proof of education when submitting the
			 application for certification to the Board.
(b) Course(s). Applicants must have completed
			 Board-approved course(s) prior to taking the examination and must provide proof
			 of such when submitting their application for certification to the Board,
			 unless otherwise noted in this rule. The Board may evaluate, on a case-by-case
			 basis, post-secondary education to determine satisfaction of the course
			 requirements. The course requirements are as follows:
1. Public Water Supply System Operator
Class IV - 6-hour basic water operator course
Class III - 40-hour basic water operator course
Class IIIG - 40-hour basic groundwater operator course
Class II - 48 hours of advanced water operator courses
Class I - No additional courses
2. Biological Wastewater Treatment System
			 Operator
Class IV - 6-hour basic waste stabilization pond operator
				course
Class III - 40-hour basic wastewater operator course
Class II - 48 hours of advanced wastewater operator
				courses
Class I - No additional courses
3. Industrial Wastewater Treatment System
			 Operator - 27-hour industrial wastewater operator course
4. Water Laboratory Analyst - 27-hour basic
			 water laboratory course or, a minimum of an Associate Degree in Biology or
			 Chemistry, or, at the Board's discretion, other degrees containing sufficient
			 courses in biology or chemistry
5.
			 Wastewater Laboratory Analyst - 27-hour basic wastewater laboratory course or,
			 a minimum of an Associate Degree in Biology or Chemistry, or, at the Board's
			 discretion, other degrees containing sufficient courses in biology or
			 chemistry.
6. Water Distribution
			 System Operator - 27-hour water distribution course
7. Wastewater Collection System Operator -
			 27-hour wastewater collection course
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.07 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.08 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.09 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.10 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.11 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-3 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Rule 750-3-.12 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.01 - Examination

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Successful completion of Basic and Advanced courses taught by
				Board-approved education providers are required in order for applicants to sit
				for certification examinations, unless otherwise noted in these rules.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.02 - Application for Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A qualified applicant may apply for a certification by
				submission to the Board of a completed application and non-refundable
				application fee.
No application for certification will be considered by the
				board for approval without documented evidence that all of the following
				certification requirements have been met:
(a) passage of the appropriate
			 examination;
(b) documentation of
			 education, in accordance with Board Rule
			  750-3-.04(1);
(c) completion of the required course(s), in
			 accordance with Board Rule
			  750-3-.04(2);
(d) completion of the required experience, in
			 accordance with Board Rule
			  750-3-.04(3).
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.03 - Certification by Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 The Board may, upon application, issue a certificate without examination to any
			 person who holds a certificate in good standing issued by another country or by
			 any state, territory, or possession of the United States when the following
			 criteria are fulfilled:
(a) the country,
			 state, territory, or possession of the United States has, in the opinion of the
			 Board, requirements substantially similar to those of the Board;
(b) the applicant submits an application for
			 certification by endorsement on a Board-approved form;
(c) a verification of certification completed
			 by the country, province, state, territory, or possession of the United States
			 is submitted to the Board specifying that the applicant has a current
			 certification and is in good standing;
(d) the applicant holds at a minimum a high
			 school diploma or GED certificate and provides proof of such when submitting an
			 application to the Board;
(e) the
			 applicant submits the appropriate non-refundable application fee. (refer to Fee
			 Schedule.)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-4 - APPLICATIONS › Rule 750-4-.06 - Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) As used in this
			 rule, the following terms shall mean:
a.
			 "Board" means the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and
			 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
b. "License" means any license issued by the
			 State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment
			 Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
c. "Military" means the United States armed
			 forces, including the National Guard.
d. "Military spouse" means a spouse of a
			 service member or transitioning service member.
e. "Service member" means an active or
			 reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.
f. "Transitioning service member" means a
			 member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is
			 within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-5 - OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FURTHER CERTIFICATION › Rule 750-5-.01 - Operational Activities Without Further Certification

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Certified Class
			 I, II, or III Public Water Supply System Operators may operate water
			 distribution systems without further certification.
(2) Certified Class IIIG Public Water Supply
			 System Operators may operate water distribution systems that are exclusively
			 supplied by groundwater without further certification.
(3) Certified Class I, II or III Biological
			 Wastewater Treatment System Operators may operate wastewater collection systems
			 without further certification.
(4)
			 Certified Class I, II or III Biological Wastewater Treatment System Operators
			 may operate industrial wastewater treatment plants without further
			 certification.
(5) Certified
			 Industrial Wastewater Treatment System Operators may operate industrial
			 wastewater treatment plants and/or collection systems tributary to their
			 plant.
(6) Certified Class I or II
			 Public Water Supply System Operators may perform the duties of a water
			 laboratory analyst. Certified Class I or II Biological Wastewater Treatment
			 System Operators may perform the duties of a wastewater laboratory analyst in
			 conducting certain tests for reporting purposes as defined by the Board without
			 further certification.
(7)
			 Certified Class IV Very Small Water System Operators may operate only very
			 small public water supply systems and their distribution systems.
(8) Certified Class IV Wastewater Treatment
			 System Operators may operate only Class IV Wastewater Treatment Systems and
			 their collection systems, as defined by the Division.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-5 - OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FURTHER CERTIFICATION › Rule 750-5-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277; 1980, pp. 304, 307.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-5 - OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FURTHER CERTIFICATION › Rule 750-5-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277; 1980, pp. 304, 307.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-6 - EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 750-6-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-6 - EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 750-6-.02 - Expiration and Renewal of a Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Certificates
			 expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years and must be renewed every two (2)
			 years.
(2) Applicants approved for
			 initial certification are exempt from continuing education requirements for
			 their first renewal period.
(3)
			 Renewal of a certificate must be accompanied by a renewal application, fee (see
			 Fee Schedule), and attestation of Board-approved continuing education ("CE")
			 points completed since the last renewal period. The required number of points
			 for each renewal certification is as follows:
CURRENT CERTIFICATION / REQUIRED CE POINTS /
				SPECIFICATIONS
Class I Operator Water & Wastewater / 24 CE Points / At
				least 50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				both.
Class II Operator Water & Wastewater / 18 CE Points / At
				least 50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				both.
Industrial Wastewater Operator / 18 CE Points / At least 50% of
				the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or both.
Laboratory Analyst Water & Wastewater / 18 CE Points / At
				least 50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				both.
Class III Operator Water & Wastewater / 12 CE Points / At
				least 50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				for both.
Class IIIG Water Operator / 12 CE Points / At least 50% of the
				points must be in course(s) approved for Water.
Water Distribution System Operator / 12 CE Points / At least
				50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				both.
Wastewater Collection System Operator / 12 CE Points / At least
				50% of the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or
				both.
Class IV Operator Water & Wastewater / 6 CE Points / All of
				the points must be in course(s) approved for Water, Wastewater, or both.
(4) Points must be earned from a
			 Board-approved continuing education course. The same course shall not count
			 more than once during a renewal period in meeting the total points required for
			 certificate renewal.
(5)
			 Certificates may be renewed during the late renewal period between July 1 and
			 July 31 of odd-numbered years with submission of a renewal application, renewal
			 fee, and penalty fee as noted on the Fee Schedule. Continuing education points
			 acquired to renew that certificate during the penalty period may not be used
			 again during the next renewal cycle.
(6) Proof of continuing education as required
			 by Rule  750-6-.05(1)  must be
			 retained by the certificate holder for three (3) years and shall be submitted
			 to the Board upon request.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-19,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-6 - EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 750-6-.03 - Renewal of More Than One Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 An operator may maintain current certification in only one class of a category.
			 When a person receives a higher class certificate, their lower class
			 certificate shall be rendered void.
(2) An operator or analyst who holds more
			 than one certificate must submit the following:
(a) Renewal application for each
			 certificate;
(b) renewal fee for
			 each certificate; and
(c)
			 attestation of completion of the required continuing education points for the
			 highest level of currently held certificate (i.e., 24, 18, 12, or 6). Refer to
			 Rule
			  750-6-.02  for the number of points
			 required to renew a certificate
1. Course(s)
			 which are approved for a specified number of recertification points and are
			 required for eligibility to sit for an examination may be used for renewal of a
			 currently held certificate.
2.
			 Operators who hold dual certificates (i.e., a water certificate and a
			 wastewater certificate) are required to obtain continuing education points in
			 each discipline. Such operator must obtain a minimum of 25% of the required
			 continuing education points in each discipline to satisfy renewal
			 requirements.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-6 - EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 750-6-.04 - Education Providers, Courses, and Points

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Board shall
			 maintain a list of currently approved course providers in accordance with
			 eligibility criteria published by the Board. Course providers must be approved
			 by the Board or its designee in order for applicants to receive credit. The
			 Board may also elect to approve individual courses. A request by a course
			 provider for approval must be submitted on a form that may be obtained from the
			 Board and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and supporting documents
			 as required by the Board (See Fee Schedule). Effective July 1, 2013, course
			 providers shall agree to provide rosters in electronic format of all attendees
			 for all courses approved by the Board. The Professional Licensing Boards
			 Division shall provide the electronic format for use in submitting rosters. All
			 course approvals shall expire on or before January 31 of even-numbered
			 years.
(2) Providers of Basic and
			 Advanced courses must teach such courses in a traditional classroom setting or
			 by Webinar, as defined in Rule
			  750-2-.01. These courses are required
			 for applicants to be eligible to sit for a certification examination.
(3) Education Providers desiring Board
			 consideration for approval must submit to the Board a completed Registration
			 Form and required information to the Board; and
(4) The Board may conduct an audit of
			 Education Providers and education courses to ensure compliance.
(5) The Board may require Education Providers
			 to submit an electronic roster of attendees for all courses approved by the
			 Board.
(6) Continuing Education
			 Courses.
Approved education courses expire January 31 of even numbered
				years. The Board may approve continuing education courses for Management
				Safety, Water, Wastewater, or both Water and Wastewater, which are offered in
				person, online, through correspondence courses, and Webinars and webcasts
				subject to the following:
(a)
			 Submission of completed application and appropriate fee; and
(b) documentation of topic(s) to be taught,
			 indicating hours of instruction for each topic; and
(c) credentials of the educators/presenters
			 involved; and
(d) name of the
			 moderator documenting on-site attendance/registration.
(e) Only operational or regulatory topics
			 will be approved for Webinars or webcasts.
(f) Certificates of completion must be
			 presented to attendees who complete the Webinars or webcast.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-6 - EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 750-6-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-7 - REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT FOR FAILURE TO RENEW › Rule 750-7-.01 - Revocation for Failure to Renew

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Failure to renew a certificate by August 1 of renewal year
				shall have the same effect as revocation of the certificate and reinstatement
				is required.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-19,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-7 - REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT FOR FAILURE TO RENEW › Rule 750-7-.02 - Reinstatement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Certificates that have been lapsed for
			 less than 2 years may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board as follows:
(a) Submission of a reinstatement application
			 and reinstatement fee (see Fee Schedule); and
(b) evidence of the completion, since the
			 last renewal, of the total number of continuing education points which would
			 have been required if the certificate had been maintained in a current
			 status.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-7 - REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT FOR FAILURE TO RENEW › Rule 750-7-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-4,  43-1-19,  43-1-25,  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-7 - REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT FOR FAILURE TO RENEW › Rule 750-7-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-7 - REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT FOR FAILURE TO RENEW › Rule 750-7-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-8 - CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS › Rule 750-8-.01 - Change of Name or Address

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Change of Name. The holder of a
			 certificate shall notify the Board office, in writing within 30 days of a
			 change in their name and must accompany such notice with a certified copy of
			 the marriage certificate, court order, or other documentation of a legal name
			 change.
(2) Change of Address. The
			 holder of a certificate shall notify the Board office, in writing within 30
			 days of a change in their mailing address.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-8 - CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS › Rule 750-8-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp, 272,
				276, 277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-8 - CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS › Rule 750-8-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				276, 277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-8 - CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS › Rule 750-8-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969. pp 272, 276,
				277.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-9 - FEES › Rule 750-9-.01 - Fees and Returned Checks

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A schedule of fees, as established by the
			 Board, shall be published on the Board's website. The schedule of fees may be
			 amended periodically.
(2) An
			 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.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-9 - FEES › Rule 750-9-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				277; 1975, pp. 1074, 1077, 1078; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-3,  43-1-19(1);
				  43-1-25;
				  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-9 - FEES › Rule 750-9-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, pp. 272,
				277; 1975, pp. 1074, 1077; O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-19(1);
				  43-1-25;
				  43-51-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 750 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS › Chapter 750-10 - DISCIPLINE › Rule 750-10-.01 - Disciplinary Procedures

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Disciplinary proceedings will be in accordance with Chapter 13
				of Title 50 of the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A.
				  43-1-19, and O.C.G.A.
				  43-51-9.
(a) The Board may revoke or suspend the
			 certificate of an Operator or Laboratory Analyst, following a hearing conducted
			 in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative
			 Procedure Act."
(b) The Board may,
			 upon its own motion or upon the verified complaint in writing of any person,
			 investigate the actions of any Operator or Laboratory Analyst or anyone who
			 shall assume to act in such capacity, if the Board has reason to believe a
			 violation of the Laws and Rules regulating Water and Wastewater Plant Operators
			 or Laboratory Analysts may have occurred. Complaints that the Board may
			 investigate include that the Operator or Laboratory Analyst may have practiced
			 fraud or deception; that reasonable care, judgment, or the application of his
			 or her knowledge or ability was not used in performance of his or her duties;
			 or that the Operator or Laboratory Analyst is incompetent or unable to perform
			 his or her duties properly.
(c) The
			 Board may impose any sanction authorized in O.C.G.A.
			  43-1-19.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-4,  43-1-7,  43-1-9,  43-1-19,  43-1-24,  43-1-25,  43-51-5,  43-51-6,  43-51-6.1,  43-51-7,  43-51-8,  43-51-9,  43-51-10.