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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-5 - TESTING AND EVALUATION OF TRAINING FOR FIREFIGHTERS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA › Rule 205-1-5-.06 - Reciprocity

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) GFSTC will consider individual requests for reciprocity to candidates who are seeking qualification/certification.
(2) Reciprocity allows a candidate to be entered into the GFSTC database and begin training for the next higher level of qualification/certification.
(3) GFSTC shall only grant reciprocity for Pro Board, IFSAC, and/or Department of Defense certifications for which GFSTC is accredited.
(4) GFSTC will grant reciprocity for certifications on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Executive Director. GFSTC shall consider granting reciprocity on two levels.
(a) Personnel who are seeking
reciprocity for
national certification shall:
1. Submit documentation of completion of training for review to their employing department for equivalency to the minimum training required and approved by the Council. If the department accepts the documented training, they are accepting responsibility for determining that the Candidate has met the minimum requirements as required by the Council.
a. Training documentation includes transcripts, certificates, or other supporting records.
b. Certificates shall display a legible seal and certification number, if applicable.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-6 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS › Rule 205-1-6-.01 - Review of Criminal History Reports

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) GFSTC Staff shall review criminal history reports on all newly appointed/hired personnel seeking registration/certification.
(2) Criminal history documents used to determine eligibility for fire service personnel must be current.
(3) GFSTC Staff shall successfully complete training required by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in order to review criminal history reports.
O.C.G.A. §§
										25-4-7, 25-4-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-6 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS › Rule 205-1-6-.02 - Inquiries into Complaints

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) GFSTC may conduct inquiries into complaints when necessary on a case-by-case basis.
(2) Case files shall be maintained on all cases. These files shall be scanned and updated as necessary. Case files may be archived in a time frame as approved by the Council.
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-7 - STUDIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICE › Rule 205-1-7-.01 - Studies for Improvement of the Fire Service

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Council shall make, cause to be made or support needed studies for the improvement of education and training or recruitment of fire service personnel.
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-8 - AUTHORITY TO EXCEED MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 205-1-8-.01 - Established Minimum Standards

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Standards established within the Rules & Regulations and Policy & Procedures of the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council are the minimum qualifications that must be met to become a legally organized fire department or Registered/Certified firefighter. Fire departments are not restricted from exceeding these requirements and are encouraged to do so.
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-11
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-9 - SUBMISSION OF FALSE INFORMATION TO GFSTC › Rule 205-1-9-.01 - Supplying or Condoning the Submission of False Information to GFSTC

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A person who knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or makes or uses any false writing or document, knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of state government or of the government of any county, city, or other political subdivision of this state shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both.
§
										16-10-20.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION › Subject 205-1-9 - SUBMISSION OF FALSE INFORMATION TO GFSTC › Rule 205-1-9-.02 - Council Action on Submission of False Information

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Council shall upon review of any evidence of false information and with the recommendation of the Executive Director take the appropriate action(s) based on the evidence as provided.
§
										16-10-20.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.07 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA › Chapter 205-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Subject 205-2-1 - REPEALED › Rule 205-2-1-.08 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. §
										25-4-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 220-1-.01 - Organization of Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The State Board of Registration for Foresters is composed of five foresters and one public member who are selected and appointed by the Governor.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-42.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.01 - Registration References

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applicants who are residents of Georgia are required to have three foresters currently registered in Georgia as references.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.02 - Education

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A baccalaureate degree from a school, college, or department of forestry approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G. A. 12-6-49(a)(1), means the first professional degree in forestry at the bachelor's level or highest in a curriculum accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
(2) The following applies to O.C.G. A. 12-6-49(a)(2):
(a) A degree from a school of forestry not approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G.A. 12-6-49(a)(2), means a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution which has applied to the Society of American foresters for accreditation and has certified that its forestry curriculum meets the minimum standards for objectives, curriculum, faculty, students, administration, parent-institution support, and physical resources and facilities required for accreditation.
(b) A curriculum approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G.A. 12-6-49(a)(2), means a two-year associate degree in forest technology or the equivalent which is recognized by the Society of American Foresters as meeting or exceeding its minimum standards relating to objectives, curriculum, faculty, students, administration, parent-institution support, and physical resources and facilities.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.03 - Registration by Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Board may waive the examination requirements for an applicant who has been registered for a minimum of five years in another jurisdiction as a registered forester provided that the requirements and qualifications for licensing and registration under the laws of the jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those of Georgia, and the applicant has been in good standing with the jurisdiction for the entire period of licensure or registration. In order to be eligible for registration by endorsement, the applicant must hold a current registration as a registered forester in another jurisdiction.
(2) The applicant shall complete and submit an Application for Licensure by Endorsement with all attachments.
(3) A license issued by endorsement is at the sole discretion of the Board and if issued, shall be subject to all provisions of this part governing expiration, renewal, fees, continuing education, sanctions, revocation and any and all other provisions of law and rules governing or relating to foresters.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-47, 12-6-49, 12-6-54.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.04 - Masters Degree as Equivalent of Experience

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A masters degree with a concentration in Forestry over and beyond a Bachelors Degree in Forestry shall be considered by the Board as equal to one year of forestry experience as contemplated in subparagraph (1) of Section 12-6-49(a).
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-49.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.05 - Experience for Registration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
With reference to experience in the military service, because of the precise wording of the law, such experience could not be acceptable as qualifying experience. The only exception to this would be where the military experience is forestry work.
Ga. L. 1959, p. 161.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.06 - Qualifying Experience

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All qualifying experience must be earned subsequent to the educational requirement as provided for in O.C.G.A. 12-6-49, or what the Board deems to be the equivalent thereof.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-49.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 220-2-.08 - Examination for Registration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Examinations shall be those examinations prepared by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and an examination prepared by or on behalf of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters covering information related to the practice of forestry in the State of Georgia.
(2) Society of American Foresters (SAF) shall provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. Upon approval by the Georgia Board to take the examination, applicants wishing to be considered for special testing accommodations must send a written request indicating their needs directly to SAF at:
Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-47, 12-6-49, 12-6-51, 12-6-56, 43-1-7, 43-1-25, 43-19-11.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-3 - FEES AND RENEWALS › Rule 220-3-.01 - Schedule of Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Board hereby adopts by reference a fee schedule that sets forth fees established by the Board. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. A fee payment that is dishonored is subject to the provisions of Code Section 16-9-20 and Rule Chapter 295-14. A fee payment for registration or license, or renewal of a registration or license, that is dishonored will result in the registration or license being removed from active status.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-46, 12-6-47, 12-6-50 to 12-6-52, 43-1-7, 43-1-19.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-3 - FEES AND RENEWALS › Rule 220-3-.03 - Biennial Renewal

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Every license as a registered forester in Georgia shall expire on the 31st of December each odd numbered year.
(2) Without a current license as a registered forester it is unlawful to practice professional forestry or be identified as a registered forester.
(3) Every application for renewal of a registered forester license shall be accompanied by a statement from the licensee affirming completion of the continuing education requirements provided for in Chapter 220-4.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-46, 12-6-47, 12-6-51, 12-6-52, 12-6-56, 43-1-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-3 - FEES AND RENEWALS › Rule 220-3-.04 - Late Renewal

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Late Renewal applications submitted during the one-month penalty period following license expiration which are accompanied by a statement from the licensee affirming completion of the continuing education requirements provided for in Chapter 220-4 must be accompanied by a late renewal fee.
O.C.G.A. §§
										12-6-46, 12-6-47, 12-6-50, 12-6-51, 12-6-52, 12-6-56, 43-1-4, 43-1-19, 43-1-25.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-3 - FEES AND RENEWALS › Rule 220-3-.05 - Reinstatement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Registrations not renewed in accordance with Rules  220-3-.03  and  220-3-.04  above shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement.
(2) An application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by:
(a) A reinstatement fee; and,
(b) Evidence, satisfactory to the Board, of the completion of continuing education as specified below:
1. Six hours as defined in Rule  220-4-.04  for each year or fraction thereof since the last renewal of the applicant's license, up to a maximum of 36 hours.
2. No more than one-fourth of the credit hours claimed can be in Category 3. Fractional credit hours will be rounded down to the nearest half hour. The hours required by this paragraph may be counted towards fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the next biennial period if they have been earned in accordance with Rule  220-4-.05.
3. In order to be satisfactory, at least twelve of the hours required for reinstatement must have been completed during the two year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 220-4-.01 - Reporting Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Beginning with applications for renewal of licenses which expire on December 31, 1991, a registered forester must have completed twelve hours of acceptable continuing education during the two-year period immediately preceding each biennial renewal date as a condition for license renewal.
(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been initially licensed in Georgia as a registered forester for one year, but less than two, at the date of license expiration must have completed six hours of acceptable continuing education during the period between initial licensure and the expiration date as a condition for license renewal.
(3) An applicant for license renewal who has been initially licensed in Georgia as a registered forester for less than one year at the date of license expiration will not be required to complete any hours of continuing education prior to that first license expiration date as a condition for license renewal.
(4) All applicants for biennial license renewal will report having completed the continuing education required in this section as part of the application for license renewal.
(5) Failure to comply with the provisions of this section will result in nonrenewal of the registered forester license. Registered foresters whose licenses have expired for non-renewal are prohibited from identifying themselves as registered foresters and practicing professional forestry.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-56.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 220-4-.02 - Record Maintenance and Verification

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Responsibility for documenting the fulfillment of the continuing education requirements provided for in this section rests with the licensee, and the licensee must retain for a period of four years the evidence to support fulfillment of the requirements. Such evidence shall include evidence of completion of each course or program, a description of the contents of each course or program, and verification of the number of hours of each course or program; or, for other activities which meet the requirements, such documentation as to ascertain their completion.
(2) The Board will verify on a test basis satisfactory completion of the requirements in this section. In doing so, the Board may require licensees to submit copies of the documentation described in paragraph (1) above to the Board and may require other information as it deems necessary to decide upon the acceptability of a course or program. In cases where the Board determines that the requirements have not been met, the Board may grant an additional period of time in which the deficiencies may be corrected.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-56.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 220-4-.03 - Exemptions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Board may relax or suspend the requirements of continuing education for reasons of individual hardship or health of the licensee based on the licensee's written request and accompanying supporting documentation.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-56.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 220-4-.04 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Credit Hours. Credit accrues at a rate of one hour for each hour of actual contact. This shall be known as a contact hour or clock hour. Tour or field session activities will receive credit based on actual instruction time. For providers who measure continuing education activities in "Continuing Education Units" (CEU), one CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of continuing education. Credit will not be allowed for any program which in its entirety, including question and answer periods, lasts less than thirty minutes. However, credit may be rounded down to the nearest half hour, so long as it is at least one-half hour. Credit will not be given for time spent in introductory remarks, coffee and luncheon breaks, meals, travel time for tour or field session activities or business meetings where no organized course work is presented.
(2) The Board recognizes two types of continuing education activities:
(a) Live Programs: Live programs may include educational workshops, seminars, conferences, lectures, live videoconferences or telephone broadcasts, field trips, or similar functions that involves real-time interactions with instructors and other participants in the program; and
(b) Self-Study Programs: Self-study programs may include reading professional periodicals or trade journals, correspondence courses and other distance learning through various media. Credit for text-based self study is awarded at the rate of one contact hour for 10,800 words of text, for peer reviewed publications multiply number of hours by 1.5. Credit for audiovisual self-study is awarded at the rate of one hour for each hour of material, the same as for live programs.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 220-4-.05 - Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Minimum continuing education requirements for biennial license renewal are a total of 12 credit hours of continuing forestry education. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be obtained in Categories 2 and 3 Foresters who have held their licenses for less than two years but more than one year, as described in  220-4-.01(2), must obtain 6 continuing education hours.
O.C.G.A. §§
										12-6-47, 12-6-50, 12-6-52, 12-6-56, 43-1-25.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-5 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Rule 220-5-.01 - Standards of Practice

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) It is the responsibility of each registered forester to practice professional forestry in a manner which protects the public welfare and safety and in a manner which meets generally accepted standards of practice.
(2) For purposes of this rule, generally accepted standards of practice shall include, but not be limited to, adherence to Best Management Practices which is available from the Board office.
(3) Failure to practice professional forestry in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice shall constitute unprofessional conduct as provided for in O.C.G.A. 43-1-19(a)(6) and shall be grounds for disciplinary action as provided for by law.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-1-19.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS › Chapter 220-6 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Rule 220-6-.01 - Procedural Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapter 295-3 through 295-13 and any future amendments thereto.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-46, 12-6-47, 12-6-57, 50-13-13 to 50-13-17.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
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 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
Note: Emergency Rules
are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.
Chapter 224-1 entitled "Grant Programs", containing  224-1-.01  submitted February 8, 1994.
Grants  224-1-.02, .03 submitted June 6, 1994.
Grant  224-1-.01  revised, new Grant entitled "Demonstration Woodbridge Program FY 95", submitted August 24, 1994.
Grant  224-1-.01  entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 96" submitted August 8, 1995.
Grant  224-1-.01  entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 97" submitted August 23, 1996.
Grant  224-1-.01  entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 98" submitted September 26, 1997.
Grant  224-1-.01  entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 99" submitted August 31, 1998
Chapter 224-2 entitled "Notification of Timber Harvesting Activity" has been adopted. Filed September 25, 2002; effective October 15, 2002.
Chapter 224-3 entitled "Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine" adopted. F. Mar. 21, 2014; eff. Apr. 10, 2014.
Chapter 224-3 amended. F. Jul. 29, 2014; eff. Aug. 18, 2014.
Rule  224-2-.01  amended. F. Aug 5, 2015; eff. Aug 25, 2015.
Chapter 224-3 repealed in its entirety. F. May 26, 2021; eff. June 15, 2021.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION › Chapter 224-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 224-1-.01 - Woodbridge Program FY 99

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is:
(a) to provide a cost-effective woodbridge technology through selective applications of wood bridges on the secondary road system of Georgia;
(b) to enhance forest management opportunities and incentives on forests belonging to the non-industrial private landowner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION › Chapter 224-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 224-1-.02 - Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 94

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program: Georgia Law 1995, pp. 309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5.
(2) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide an opportunity for communities and non-profit groups throughout the State of Georgia to purchase and plant trees in urban areas.
(3) General Terms and Conditions of the Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
(a) The recipient agrees to implement the tree purchases and planting project as described in their original Georgia Community Tree Planting Program application;
(b) The recipient agrees to match with cash an equal amount to the grant to be used for tree purchases only;
(c) The recipient agrees to provide documentation of the tree maintenance program in accordance with the Georgia Forestry Commission's
Tree Standards Guidelines;
(d) the recipient agrees to complete the project within a one year timeline;
(e) The recipient agrees to submit a project completion report, financial statement demonstrating match dollars and a satisfactory rated Certification of Compliance within the one year time frame;
(f) to submit an annual report of survival rates for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance;
(g) To maintain trees in a healthy condition for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance and to replace any trees that die or are removed from the project site;
(h) To maintain all project records in an orderly form for State audit for at least three years from final payment date.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION › Chapter 224-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS › Rule 224-1-.03 - Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 95

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program: Georgia Law 1955, pp.309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5.
(2) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide an opportunity for communities and non-profit groups throughout the State of Georgia to purchase and plant trees in urban areas.
(3) General Terms and Conditions of the Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
(a) The recipient agrees to implement the tree purchases and planting project as described in their original Georgia Community Tree Planting Program application.
(b) The recipient agrees to match with cash an equal amount to the grant to be used for tree purchases only.
(c) The recipient agrees to provide documentation of the tree maintenance program in accordance with the Georgia Forestry Commission's
Tree Standards Guidelines.
(d) The recipient agrees to complete the project within a one year timeline.
(e) The recipient agrees to submit a project completion report, financial statement demonstrating match dollars and a satisfactory rated Certification of Compliance within the one year time frame.
(f) To submit an annual report of survival rates for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance.
(g) To maintain trees in a healthy condition for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance and to replace any trees that die or are removed from the project site.
(h) To maintain all project records in an orderly form for State audit for at least three years from final payment date.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION › Chapter 224-2 - NOTIFICATION OF TIMBER HARVESTING ACTIVITY › Rule 224-2-.01 - Notification of Timber Harvesting Activity Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, as authorized by O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-24(c) hereby establishes the standard form, (hereinafter Form 12-6-24) attached hereunto, to be used by any Georgia counties requiring such timber harvesting notification and affected businesses in the notification of timber harvesting activity. Form 12-6-24 complies with all information requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-24. Form 12-6-24 shall be provided to the county of harvest by the timber harvester prior to if possible, but in no event later than 24 hours prior to any harvest action. Each separate tract of timber harvest will require a separate Form 12-6-24. Form 12-6-24 may be submitted in person, by transmission of an electronic record via telefacsimile, e-mail, or such other means as approved by the governing authority, or by mail. Notice shall be made only in such form as prescribed by rule or regulation of the director, and shall be limited to the information set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-24.
O.C.G.A.§
									12-6-24(c).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
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 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
Note: Emergency Rules
are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.
Chapters 240-1 entitled "Organization," 240-2 entitled "Violations and Fines," 240-3 entitled "Continuing Education," 240-4 entitled "Facility Requirements," 240-5 entitled "Apprentices," 240-6 entitled "Licensure by Examination," 240-7 entitled "Cross-Over Licensing," 240-8 and 240-9, Reserved, 240-10 entitled "Instructor Licensing," 240-11 entitled "Application by Endorsement," 240-12 entitled "Application for Cosmetology/Barber Salon/Shop," 240-13 entitled "School Requirements," 240-14 entitled "Barber School Equipment, Curriculum, and Instructor Training Curriculum," 240-15 entitled "Cosmetology School Equipment, Curriculum, and Instructor Training Curriculum," 240-16 entitled "Esthetician School Equipment, Curriculum, and Instructor Training Curriculum," 240-17 entitled "Nail Care School Equipment, Curriculum, and Instructor Training Curriculum," 240-18 entitled "Hair Designer School Equipment, Curriculum, and Instructor Training Curriculum," adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2016; eff. Jan. 10, 2017.
Rule  240-3-.02  adopted. F. Apr. 13, 2017; eff. May 3, 2017.
Rule  240-13-.04  amended. F. Feb. 10, 2023; eff. Mar. 2, 2023.
Rule  240-13-.05  adopted. F. Mar. 6, 2023; eff. Mar. 26, 2023.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 240-1-.01 - Organization of Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers is created by act of the Georgia General Assembly with the passage of House Bill 314 to amend Title 43 Chapter 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, combining the former Georgia State Board of Barbers and the former Georgia State Board of Cosmetology effective July 1, 2015 (O.C.G.A. §
								43-10).
(2) Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapters 1 and 10, all Rules and Regulations of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers pertaining to licensure, complaints and enforcement shall be administered by the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. The office of the Division Director is located at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217.
(3) The Board receives, reviews, and adjudicates student and consumer complaints with regard to the educational facilities and individuals licensed by the Board in compliance with 34 CFR §
									600.9(a)(1). Disciplinary action by the Board includes, but is not limited to the following: compliance orders, citations, fines, referral to other federal and state agencies, as well as probation, suspension and/or revocation of license, when warranted.
(4) The members of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers shall be appointed by the Governor (O.C.G.A. §
								43-10-2(f)).
(5) The public may obtain information and submit requests at the Office of the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards (O.C.G.A. §
								43-10-2(i)).
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-1-3, 43-1-4, 43-1-5, 43-1-16, 43-1-19, 43-1-21, 43-10-2, 43-10-6, 43-10-7, 43-10-8, 43-10-9, 43-10-10, 43-10-11, 43-10-12, 43-10-14, 43-10-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 240-1-.02 - Procedural Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any further amendments thereto, Rules and Regulations of the Office of Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Division, relating to Procedure for Hearings before the several Georgia Professional Licensing Boards.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-1-25, 43-10-2.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 240-1-.03 - License Application Fees and Renewal Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Licenses shall be issued and renewed in accordance with the Joint Secretary Rules. These rules may be found at 295-2. All license/permit fees for renewal and reinstatement shall be established by the Board periodically as set forth on a fee schedule.
(2) The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. The Board may assess a paper application processing fee that is greater than or in addition to an electronic application fee(s). The Board may assess a late renewal fee that is greater than or in addition to any other renewal fee(s) if a license is renewed after the license expiration date.
(3) Electronic renewal notices are sent only as a courtesy. The responsibility of license renewal, on or before expiration date, remains with the license holder.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-10-2, 43-10-9, 43-10-10, 43-10-11, 43-10-12
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 240-1-.04 - License Reinstatement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Failure to renew license within six (6) months following expiration of the license shall have the same effect as a revocation of license, which shall require the licensee to apply to the Board for reinstatement, pay a reinstatement fee and meet such other conditions as the Board may deem necessary.
(2) In order to reinstate a license after expiration, the applicant shall pay all fees required by law or rule, and shall submit documentation of completion of the required Continuing Education (CE) hours. A license shall be issued upon completion of all requirements of the laws and rules.
(3) Reinstatement shall not be granted if the applicant has any outstanding fines or fee(s).
(4) The required fee for reinstatement of each license type shall be as follows:
(a) Individual or Instructor license - $200
(b) Salon/Shop - $300
(c) School - $1000.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-2 - VIOLATIONS AND FINES › Rule 240-2-.01 - Inspections, Violations, Citations, and Fines

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Any person or facility licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers shall be required to adhere to the Board Rules, subject to inspection at any time, and required to pay to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers a fine for each of the violations listed under this chapter.
(a) A citation shall be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for violation of the Laws and/or rules and regulations, and shall be given to the licensee to pay within 30 days of the issuance of the citation unless the licensee requests in writing a hearing before the board. Such request for a hearing must be received by the board within 30 days after receiving the citation.
(b) Failure either to pay the fine or request a hearing shall result in immediate suspension of the license pending a hearing to determine whether other disciplinary or revocation action should be imposed on the licensee.
(c) The Board may order a fine against an individual license or a facility license.
(d) Repeated violations of the laws and/or rule and regulations shall result in the suspension or revocation of the personal and/or facility license issued by the Board.
(e) For inspections in facilities with multiple instances of violations, an inspector or representative of the board may issue a citation for each instance, denoting each instance on the inspection sheet.
(f) The Board may deny a license renewal or place on hold a license for unpaid fines.
(g) Citations shall be indicated on the inspection report, which is required to be posted as required by Board rules.
(h) In addition to a fine, a health and safety score/grade may be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for violation of the laws and/or rules and regulations, and shall be indicated on the inspection report if issued. The most recent inspection report is required to be posted in a facility at all times as required by Board rules.
O.C.G.A. §§
										43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-10-2, 43-10-6, 43-10-12, 43-10-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-3 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 240-3-.01 - Continuing Education

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Number of Continuing Education Hours Required for Renewal or Reinstatement of Licenses.
(a) In order to renew a license, each licensee shall provide to the Board proof of completion a total of five (5) continuing education (CE) hours in a form acceptable to the Board as follows:
1. Three (3) hours of the total five (5) hours must be satisfied by a course in health and safety developed or approved by the Board. A health and safety course or program that meets or exceeds the three (3) hours that has been developed and offered through a college, university department, or division of continuing education of the Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Board of Regents, or The American Red Cross may be accepted by the Board without prior approval.
2. Two (2) hours of the total five (5) hours must be in a course previously registered with the Board in any of the following areas:
(i) industry or trade show;
(ii) health and safety;
(iii) industry trends;
(iv) computer skills;
(v) business management;
(vi) the area of practice for the type of license held by the licensee.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-3 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 240-3-.02 - Registration of Continuing Education Providers and Continuing Education Courses

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Continuing Education Provider registration. All Continuing Education ("CE") Providers must submit a complete application, including CE courses submitted for approval, and the required registration fee. An incomplete application will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant provider. Any CE provider wishing to add CE courses for Board approval that were not part of an initial application must submit an application for additional courses with the required registration fee.
(2) Approved CE Courses. To be accepted by the Board for the purpose of license renewal or reinstatement, a CE course must be approved by the Board, or be a CE course developed by the Board, or be a CE course offered by an approved and/or registered CE provider in compliance with this Rule. To receive CE credit, each CE course provider shall provide each licensee written proof of completion of the CE course. The Board shall not recognize CE courses other than those authorized by Georgia law and Board rules.
(3) Preapproved CE course providers. Courses in cosmetology, barbering, barber II, hair design, nail technology, esthetics, computers, business, or health and safety offered by the following providers shall satisfy CE requirements without prior Board approval or registration:
(a) a college, university department, or division of continuing education under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia;
(b) the American Red Cross;
(c) an accredited postsecondary institution in Georgia;
(d) continuing education and conference courses offered by the following national organizations:
1. National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC);
2. National Association of Barber Board of America (NABBA);
3. National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS); and
4. Professional Beauty Association (PBA).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS › Chapter 240-4 - FACILITY REQUIREMENTS › Rule 240-4-.01 - Requirements of Operating a Facility

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All facilities (salons/shops or schools) wherein cosmetology services are practiced or taught within the State of Georgia must provide suitable quarters equipped to give adequate services. ALL facilities are subject to inspection by any Board member or inspector, who shall have the power and right to enter into and make reasonable inspection of any facility during regular business hours; and refusal of or failure to permit or cooperate with such reasonable inspection shall subject an individual and/or a facility holding a license issued by the Board to sanctions, including revocation of the certificate of registration.
(2) A salon/shop shall have a permanent and definite location in which the cosmetology professions of master cosmetologist, hair designer, master barbering, barbering II, nail technician, and/or esthetician, are practiced in accordance with the laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.
(a) any salon/shop operating from within a person's home, residence, or private structure must comply with all of the provisions of state law and the rules and regulations promulgated by the board, except that it shall not be necessary for a salon/shop operating in a private home to post a salon/shop sign unless the person elects to do so under O.C.G.A. §
									43-10-18;
(b) mobile units, including kiosks, carts, mobile homes, trailers, and motor homes, shall not be issued a license as a salon/shop unless they meet all requirements of the Board and are anchored on the ground operating in a permanent location.