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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Chapter 692-1 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Rule 692-1-.02 - State Workforce Development Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) There shall be a State Workforce
			 Development Board established pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and
			 Opportunity Act which shall assist the Governor in creating an integrated
			 statewide strategic plan for Workforce Development, which links workforce
			 policies and education programs to the economic needs of the State, its regions
			 and its communities. The State Workforce Development Board shall have the
			 powers and duties as set forth in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
			 and O.C.G.A. §§
								34-14-1, 2.
(2) The State Workforce
			 Development Board shall create bylaws to guide and govern its proceedings. The
			 bylaws shall include a conflict of interest provision, which shall be
			 distributed to State Workforce Development Board Members by the Technical
			 College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development.
(3) Upon appointment, each State Workforce
			 Development Board Member shall sign and date a copy of the bylaws and the
			 conflict of interest provision.
(4)
			 All State Workforce Development Board meetings shall be conducted in accordance
			 with Robert's Rules of Order, and meeting minutes shall be kept.
(5) All State Workforce Development Board
			 meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Federal sunshine laws and the
			 Georgia Open Meetings Act.
(6) The
			 State Workforce Development Board shall authorize the Technical College System
			 of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development to provide interpretive guidance
			 to Local Workforce Development Boards and Local Workforce Development Areas to
			 enable a more effective implementation of the provisions of the Workforce
			 Innovation and Opportunity Act.
a. The
			 guidance shall be issued in technical assistance documents; and
b. Such guidance shall be distributed and
			 made public by the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce
			 Development.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Chapter 692-1 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Rule 692-1-.03 - Chief Local Elected Official

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Within each Local Workforce Development
			 Area, there shall be a Chief Local Elected Official who shall have the powers
			 and duties set forth by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and
			 O.C.G.A. §§
								34-14-1, 2.
(2) The Chief Local Elected
			 Official shall be appointed or elected by the Local Elected Official Board,
			 except in those Local Workforce Development Areas comprised of a single county
			 or municipality. In such Local Workforce Development Areas, the Chief Local
			 Elected Official shall be the chief elected executive officer of a unit of
			 general local government in that Local Workforce Development Area.
(3) A Chief Local Elected Official's term
			 shall run concurrent with the term set by his or her respective elected office.
			 In no instance shall a Chief Local Elected Official serve more than a period of
			 eight (8) years without being reelected by the Local Elected Official Board in
			 those Local Workforce Development Areas where a Local Elected Official Board is
			 required.
(4) A Chief Local Elected
			 Official may appoint a Fiscal Agent to administer the Workforce Innovation and
			 Opportunity Act funds for a Local Workforce Development Area and the Fiscal
			 Agent shall be approved by the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of
			 Workforce Development prior to receiving funds.
(5) The Chief Local Elected Official shall be
			 liable for any misuse of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant funds
			 allocated to the Local Workforce Development Area.
(6) The Chief Local Elected Official shall
			 appoint the members of the Local Workforce Development Board consistent with
			 the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
O.C.G.A. §
										34-14-1 et. seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Chapter 692-1 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Rule 692-1-.04 - Local Elected Official Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) In those Local Workforce Development
			 Areas comprised of more than one (1) county or municipality, there may exist a
			 Local Elected Official Board, which shall be comprised of the mayors and county
			 commission chairpersons within the designated local workforce development area.
			 A Local Elected Official Board shall create an agreement which, at a minimum,
			 shall include the following:
a. The following
			 Board Composition provisions:
1. No more than
			 one (1) mayor per county shall be seated on the Local Elected Official
			 Board;
2. The total number of Local
			 Elected Official Board Members; and,
3. The minimum quorum for board action, which
			 shall be at least a majority of the Local Elected Official
			 Board.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Chapter 692-1 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Rule 692-1-.05 - Local Workforce Development Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Each Local Workforce Development Area
			 shall have a Local Workforce Development Board in compliance with the
			 membership requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
			 Act.
(2) Each Local Workforce
			 Development Board shall create a set of bylaws, which, at a minimum, shall
			 include the following:
a. The election process
			 for a chairperson and vice chairperson;
b. The total number of Local Workforce
			 Development Board members;
c. The
			 term limits for all Local Workforce Development Board members, with such term
			 being no more than three (3) years, subject to reappointment by the Chief Local
			 Elected Official;
d. The quorum
			 level necessary for voting, which shall, at a minimum, be a majority of the
			 Local Workforce Development Board;
e. The number of annual meetings which shall,
			 at a minimum, be no less than four (4);
f. The process by which the Local Workforce
			 Development Board will provide updates of B Local Workforce Development Board
			 action to the Chief Local Elected Official and the Local Elected Official
			 Board, where applicable; and,
g. A
			 conflict of interest provision which shall include a signature line.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Chapter 692-1 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD › Rule 692-1-.06 - Conflict of Interest & Code of Conduct Policy

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A Board Member shall not:
a. Vote on a matter under consideration by a
			 Board if such vote:
1. Involves the provision
			 of services by such Board Member (or any entity or organization the Board
			 Member represents, or in which he or she holds an ownership or pecuniary
			 interest) or a Board Member's Immediate Relative;
2. Would provide a direct or indirect
			 financial benefit to the Board Member (or any entity or organization the Board
			 Member represents, or in which he or she holds an ownership or pecuniary
			 interest) or a Board Member's Immediate Relative; or,
3. Involves any other conduct or activity
			 determined to constitute a Conflict of Interest.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 700-1-.01 - Organization of Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The State Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of six members
				appointed by the Governor for a period of five years. The Board elects its own
				officers and the Division Director of the Professional Licensing Boards of the
				office of the Secretary of State is secretary to the Board. Any member of the
				public desiring information regarding the Board or its activities should
				contact the Division Director at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia
				31217.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-25,  43-50-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 700-1-.02 - Meetings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Board
			 meetings shall be held on dates as scheduled by the Board at its annual
			 meeting. The last meeting of each year shall be the annual meeting.
(2) Special meetings shall be held in
			 accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-2(k);
				  43-1-25;
				  43-50-20(e);
				  43-50-21;
				  43-50-110;
				  50-14-1(d)(2),
				(3).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 700-1-.03 - Election of Officers

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
At its annual meeting, the board shall elect officers and
				subcommittee members a minimum of once per year.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25;
				  43-50-20(f);
				  43-50-21;
				  43-50-110.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION › Rule 700-2-.01 - Reciprocity

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia Veterinary Practice Act does not provide for
				license by reciprocity.
Ga. Laws 1973. pp.
				260-270.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION › Rule 700-2-.02 - Application for Licensure for Veterinarians

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An applicant
			 for licensure as a veterinarian shall make application on forms provided by the
			 Board.
(2) With the completed
			 application form(s) the applicant for licensure shall submit:
(a) The application fee in an amount
			 established by the Board;
(b) Proof
			 of graduation submitted directly from an accredited college or school of
			 veterinary medicine certifying completion of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
			 program and the award of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; If a
			 transcript is not yet available, the Board will accept a letter from the Dean
			 of the college or school of veterinary medicine certifying the date that
			 graduation occurred; or, an electronic submission of proof of graduation
			 submitted directly from the accredited college or school of veterinary medicine
			 followed by the submission of an official transcript within thirty
			 days;
(c) All scores of the
			 applicant from the North American Veterinary Licensure Examination (NAVLE) or
			 the Clinical Competency Test (CCT) and the National Board Examination (NBE) or
			 an equivalent examination acceptable to the Board.
(d) Proof of a passing score on the Georgia
			 Veterinary Law Exam.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION › Rule 700-2-.03 - Examinations for Veterinarians

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Georgia State Board of Veterinary
			 Medicine has adopted the North American Veterinary Licensure Examination
			 (NAVLE) administered by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment
			 (ICVA) as its examination for licensure. All applications and fees for the
			 NAVLE must be sent directly to the ICVA. The Board reserves the right to adopt
			 other examinations similar in nature and scope.
(2) The NAVLE candidate must abide by all
			 rules and regulations established by the ICVA concerning the NAVLE.
(3) A NAVLE score of 75 or greater is
			 required for licensure consideration.
(4) An applicant for licensure who does not
			 obtain a NAVLE score of 75 or higher may reapply to sit for the NAVLE, pay the
			 appropriate fee and submit a new application directly to the ICVA.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-31(a),  43-50-110.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-4 - TEMPORARY LICENSE › Rule 700-4-.01 - Temporary License: Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An applicant is
			 eligible for a temporary license when such applicant:
(a) Is identified as a military spouse or
			 transitioning service member, as defined in O.C.G.A. §
									43-1-34;
(b) Has submitted a complete application for
			 temporary license, along with a fee in the amount established by the Board, and
			 proof of lawful presence in the United States along with an approved secure and
			 verifiable document;
(c) Is a
			 holder of a valid veterinary or veterinary technician license in another state
			 for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed
			 the requirements under this state to obtain a license, or has obtained a
			 specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a
			 service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain
			 a license in this state.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-5 - FACULTY LICENSE › Rule 700-5-.01 - Application for Faculty License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Application for veterinary faculty
			 license shall be made on forms furnished by the Georgia State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(2) All
			 applicants shall meet requirements as stated in code section
			  43-50-43 of  the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act.
(3) Veterinary faculty license will expire on
			 December 31 and be renewable biennially on the even numbered years.
(4) All applications for licensure expire one
			 year from the date of receipt of the application and non-refundable
			 fee.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-43,  43-50-110.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-6 - REGISTRATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS › Rule 700-6-.01 - Application for Veterinary Technician License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Application for
			 licensure of Veterinary Technicians shall be made on forms furnished by the
			 Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
(2) All applicants shall meet the following
			 requirements as provided in Code Section
			  43-50-52 of  the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act:
(a)
			 The applicant has attained the age of 18;
(b) The applicant is of good moral character;
			 and
(c) The applicant is a graduate
			 of a Veterinary Technician program approved by the American Veterinary Medical
			 Association, however, the Board will review all other programs on an individual
			 basis. The veterinary technician program may provide the electronic submission
			 of proof of graduation or an official transcript.
(d) If licensed in another state(s) with
			 license requirements substantially the same as this state, which were in effect
			 at the time the applicant was first admitted to practice in the other state(s),
			 provide verification of licensure from that state(s);
(e) The applicant has paid all applicable
			 fees.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-7 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Rule 700-7-.01 - Renewal of License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Every person who holds a valid license,
			 as issued by the Board, shall immediately upon issuance thereof be deemed
			 registered with the Board and be issued a certificate of registration. Said
			 license shall expire on December 31 of the even numbered years and shall be
			 renewable biennially in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
			 Section
			  43-50-40 upon payment of the biennial license fees. Any licensee whose address changes
			 must update their address information online via the Board website or notify
			 the Board in writing within 30 days of that change of address.
(2) The payment of the renewal fee for a
			 licensed veterinarian on active duty with any branch of the armed forces of the
			 United States shall be waived for a period of time not to exceed when the
			 licensee is on active duty with any branch of the armed forces of the United
			 States.
(3) Any service member as
			 defined in O.C.G.A. §
								15-12-1 whose license to practice veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician
			 expired while serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to
			 practice veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician in accordance with
			 the expired license and shall not be charged with a violation relating to such
			 practice on an expired license for a period of six (6) months from the date of
			 her or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the
			 state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license
			 without penalty within six (6) months after the date of her or her discharge
			 from active duty or reassignment to a location with the state. The service
			 member must present to the board a copy of the official military orders or a
			 written verification signed by the service members commanding officer to waive
			 any charges.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-1-31,  43-50-21,  43-50-40;
				  43-50-110.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-7 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Rule 700-7-.02 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Any license issued by the Board which has
			 not been renewed by the end of the established late renewal period shall be
			 administratively lapsed for failure to renew. Such failure to renew shall have
			 the same force and effect as a revocation of said license as provided in Sec.
			  43-1-19(1) of  the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Licenses administratively lapsed for
			 failure to renew may, in the Board's discretion, be reinstated; and, as a
			 condition thereof, the Board may impose any disciplinary or corrective method
			 provided by law.
(2) For purposes
			 of this regulation, the administrative lapsing of license for failure to renew
			 shall not be treated as a disciplinary action or contested case.
(3) To return a license to active status, an
			 individual shall submit a complete application for reinstatement, which shall
			 include, but may not be limited to, the following:
(a) A detailed resume of the applicant's work
			 experience since the date the license was last renewed.
(b) Proof of completion of continuing
			 education within the two years prior to seeking reinstatement as follows:
1) Veterinarians and veterinary faculty must
			 submit proof of having completed a minimum of thirty (30) hours of Board
			 approved continuing education as required in Board Rule
			  700-7-.03; and,
2) Veterinary technicians must submit proof
			 of having completed a minimum of ten (10) hours of Board approved continuing
			 education as required in Board Rule
			  700-7-.04.
(c) An applicant for reinstatement who has
			 been practicing outside of the State of Georgia must furnish verification of
			 licensure from all recognized licensing jurisdictions where the applicant is or
			 has been licensed to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary
			 technology.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-7 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Rule 700-7-.03 - Continuing Veterinary Education

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine in accordance
				with the provisions of State Law and for the purpose of establishing certain
				minimum standards for continuing education in the best interest of and for the
				protection of the public health, safety and welfare hereby adopts the following
				rule:
(a) General Requirements:
1. Each veterinarian and veterinary faculty
			 member licensed to practice in the State of Georgia must obtain thirty (30)
			 hours of Board approved continuing education per biennium for license renewal.
(i) Of the thirty (30) hours required, two
			 (2) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and
			 professionalism, which may be acquired in person or by live, interactive
			 webinars that include measures to ensure active participation throughout the
			 course. Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of Georgia are not
			 required to meet the two (2) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules and
			 professionalism; and
(ii) Eighteen
			 (18) of the thirty (30) hours must include scientific subject matter.
			 Scientific subject matter includes all conventional medical and surgical
			 sub-categories that are evidence based in addition to the science of diagnosis,
			 treatment and prevention of disease as it relates directly to patients and
			 includes a comprehensive range of the practice of veterinary
			 medicine.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-7 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Rule 700-7-.04 - Veterinary Technician Continuing Education

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Effective January 1, 2010, the Georgia State Board of
				Veterinary Medicine in accordance with the provisions of State Law and for the
				purpose of establishing certain minimum standards for continuing education in
				the best interest of and for the protection of the public health, safety and
				welfare hereby adopts the following rule:
(a) General Requirements:
1. Each veterinary technician licensed to
			 practice in the State of Georgia must obtain ten (10) hours of Board approved
			 continuing education per biennium for license renewal. Of the ten (10) hours
			 required, one (1) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules
			 and professionalism. Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of
			 Georgia are not required to meet the one (1) hour requirement in Georgia laws,
			 rules and professionalism.
2. At
			 the time of license renewal, each veterinary technician shall certify to the
			 Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine that he/she has completed the
			 continuing education required for license renewal.
3. A veterinary technician licensed during
			 the first year of a biennium must obtain five (5) hours of continuing education
			 and is not required to meet the one (1) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules
			 and professionalism. A veterinary technician licensed during the second year of
			 a biennium is exempt from obtaining continuing education for that renewal
			 period. After this time period, the entire ten (10) hours is required for each
			 renewal.
4. In the event that a
			 veterinary technician fails to verify or submit documentation of continuing
			 education credits at the same time of renewal of his/her license, the Board
			 will not process his/her renewal until continuing education requirements have
			 been met and proof of such has been received and approved by the Board. If
			 documentation of continuing education is requested and not received by the
			 Board prior to the expiration date, the license will expire.
5. A veterinary technician may not carry over
			 continuing education credits from one biennium license renewal period to the
			 next.
6. Each veterinary technician
			 must maintain a record of credit hours earned and proof of attendance of such
			 hours for a period of three years from the date of the preceding renewal period
			 and must provide the Board with said documentation upon request.
7. Veterinary technicians who attend programs
			 where more than one course is taught must maintain proof of the courses
			 attended and the number of hours awarded for each course.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-8 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT › Rule 700-8-.01 - Unprofessional Conduct

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Within the meaning of Ga. Code subsection
				 43-50-21(a)(7), unprofessional conduct means:
(a)
			 Advertising - defined: Advertising shall mean any information communicated in a
			 manner designed to attract public attention to the practice of the licensee or
			 registrant. Advertising shall include but not be limited to, a communication,
			 published or displayed through the use of newspaper, internet, telephone
			 directory, pamphlets or handouts, radio, television, signs, billboard, window
			 display or any other means of medium.
1. A
			 licensee or registrant shall not make any false, misleading or deceptive
			 communication in any form of advertising.
2. Advertisement of prices must contain a
			 complete description of veterinary services included in any advertised price
			 and disclosure of any extra charges that may be required to serve the
			 consumer's needs.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-9 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Rule 700-9-.01 - Procedural Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Georgia State Board of Veterinarians hereby adopts by
				reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any future
				amendments thereto, Rules and Regulations of the Office of the Division
				Director, Professional Licensing Boards, relating to procedure for Hearings
				before several State Professional Licensing Boards.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-1-25,  43-50-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-10 - FEES › Rule 700-10-.01 - Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The required
			 fee must accompany the appropriate application as noted in the following
			 schedule.
(a) Application fees for:
1. Veterinarian-As set forth on the fee
			 schedule adopted by the Board.
2.
			 Veterinarian Technician-As set forth on the fee schedule adopted by the
			 Board.
3. Faculty Veterinarian-As
			 set forth on the fee schedule adopted by the Board.
4. Temporary Veterinarian License-As set
			 forth on the fee schedule adopted by the Board.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-11 - INACTIVE STATUS › Rule 700-11-.01 - Inactive Status

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensee who wishes to discontinue the
			 practice of veterinary medicine may apply for an "inactive license." A
			 veterinarian or veterinary technician holding an "inactive license" may not
			 practice.
(2) A licensee who holds
			 a valid current active license to practice in the State of Georgia may request
			 the license be placed on inactive status under the following provisions:
(a) The Board receives a written request from
			 the licensee requesting inactive status. The written request shall contain the
			 notarized signature of the licensee and contain the following statements:
1. "I understand that with an inactive
			 license I shall not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine as a
			 veterinarian or veterinary technician and shall not hold myself out to the
			 public as being available to provide veterinary services."
2. "I understand that I am not required to
			 renew said license while on inactive status."
3. "I understand I am not required to obtain
			 the continuing education credits while on inactive status unless I request to
			 be placed on active status."
4. "I
			 understand that to practice or to hold oneself out as available to practice
			 veterinary medicine with an inactive license is unlicensed practice and I would
			 be subject to disciplinary action."
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.01 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 "Appropriately" for the purposes of these rules means the expected level of
			 care and environmental quality in accordance with the animal species and the
			 scope of veterinary services being offered, as determined by the State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(2) "As
			 appropriate" for the purposes of these rules means the expected level of care
			 and environmental quality in accordance with the animal species and the scope
			 of veterinary services being offered, as determined by the State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(3) "Clean and
			 orderly" for the purposes of these rules means the expected level of care and
			 environmental quality in accordance with the animal species and the scope of
			 veterinary services being offered, as determined by the State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(4) "Good
			 State" for the purposes of these rules means the expected level of care and
			 environmental quality in accordance with the animal species and the scope of
			 veterinary services being offered, as determined by the State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(5) "Proper"
			 for the purposes of these rules means the expected level of care and
			 environmental quality in accordance with the animal species and the scope of
			 veterinary services being offered, as determined by the State Board of
			 Veterinary Medicine.
(6)
			 "Veterinary facility" means any premises owned or operated by a veterinarian or
			 his or her employer where the practice of veterinary medicine occurs, including
			 but not limited to veterinary hospitals, clinics, or mobile clinics; provided,
			 however, that such does not include a client's private property where a
			 licensed veterinarian treats the client's animals.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-41,  43-50-55,  43-50-110.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.02 - Facility Standards

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a
			 veterinary facility or mobile clinic is responsible to assure that the
			 following criteria pertaining to facilities are met:
(a) Facility must maintain appropriate
			 federal, state and local permits.
(b) Facility must be appropriately
			 secured.
(c) Facility must be
			 sanitary.
(d) Facility must be well
			 ventilated.
(e) Facility must be
			 appropriately illuminated.
(f)
			 Facility must be in a good state of repair.
(g) Facility walls and floors must be easily
			 sanitized.
(h) Facility must have
			 means for disposal of dead animals, tissue, hazardous materials, medical waste
			 which must meet local and state requirements.
(i) Facility must have exterior legible
			 sign.
(j) Facility must keep
			 grounds clean and orderly, if applicable.
(k) Facility must have a restroom in working
			 order which is maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Mobile clinics are
			 exempt from this requirement.
(l)
			 Facility must have clean and orderly receiving area.
(m) Facility must have a telephone answering
			 machine or answering service available after business hours.
(n) Facility must have a holding or housing
			 area with proper sanitation, ventilation, lighting, size, and temperature
			 appropriate for the animal species. Each animal must be contained in a secure
			 manner identified as appropriate and any contagious animals must be isolated as
			 appropriate.
(o) Facility must have
			 appropriate waste receptacles available.
(p) Facility must have effective insect and
			 rodent control.
(q) Facility must
			 store pharmaceuticals, biologicals, reagents and lab samples in accordance with
			 label directions or other instructions.
(r) Facility must have fire extinguisher with
			 current annual inspection.
(s)
			 Facility must post in a prominent public area a copy of the current license
			 issued by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine or current online
			 verification of licensure from the Board website for each veterinarian and
			 veterinary technician working at the facility.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-41.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.04 - Record Keeping

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Complete, accurate and legible records
			 must be maintained on all animals, or animal groups, including but not limited
			 to, animal owner information, animal identification, and veterinary care
			 (hereinafter referred to as "patient records").
(a) All patient records must be maintained
			 for a minimum of 3 years (including diagnostic imaging and other patient data)
			 by the veterinary facility where the patient received treatment. If treatment
			 is not performed at a veterinary facility, a patient record must be maintained
			 by the veterinarian who provided treatment of the patient.
(b) The veterinarian must furnish clients
			 with an established mailing address for obtaining patient records.
(c) The requirements of subparagraphs (a)
			 shall not apply to a veterinarian who has retired or sold his or her
			 professional practice if said veterinarian has notified the client of such
			 retirement or sale and offered to provide the patient records or copies thereof
			 to another veterinarian of the client's choice or has furnished the client with
			 an established mailing address to submit a request for obtaining patient
			 records.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.05 - Required Equipment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a
			 veterinary facility must ensure that equipment is available as
			 appropriate.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-41.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.06 - Emergency Coverage

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a
			 veterinary facility must ensure that emergency treatment or access to emergency
			 treatment to clients with an established veterinary-client-patient relationship
			 is provided. If emergency coverage is not provided, there must be established,
			 documented referral coverage available to cover emergencies.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-41.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.07 - Drugs and Pharmacy

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a
			 veterinary facility must ensure that the following criteria pertaining to drugs
			 and the pharmacy are met:
(a) All controlled
			 substances must be maintained in compliance with federal and state
			 requirements.
(b) All
			 pharmaceuticals dispensed must be properly labeled in accordance with state and
			 federal requirements.
(c) Outdated
			 pharmaceuticals must be separated, stored, returned or disposed of in
			 accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
(d) The pharmacy must be maintained in a
			 clean and orderly manner.
(e) If
			 utilizing controlled substances, documentation of U.S. Drug Enforcement
			 Administration certificates must be on premises.
(f) All pharmaceuticals on the premises must
			 be properly labeled with drug name, concentration or activity, and expiration
			 date.
(g) A valid
			 veterinarian-client-patient relationship must be established before
			 prescription medications can be dispensed or prescriptions released.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.08 - Surgical Standards

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed
			 veterinarian employed at a veterinary facility must ensure that the following
			 criteria pertaining to surgical standards are met if surgical procedures are
			 performed in the facility:
(a) Dose, type and
			 strength of anesthesia, and weight and physical exam findings must be recorded
			 in the patient record.
(b) Name of
			 licensed veterinarian performing the surgery must be recorded in the patient
			 record.
(c) A surgery table must be
			 used for non-ambulatory procedures. Such table must have an impervious surface
			 suitable for cleaning and disinfecting. The surgical area must be clean,
			 orderly, and well illuminated. If the practitioner does not use a surgery
			 table, the rationale for foregoing its use must be documented within the
			 patient record.
(d) All surgery
			 must be performed by a licensed veterinarian utilizing aseptic technique as
			 appropriate for the procedure.
(e)
			 Surgical equipment must be sterilized in the following manner:
1. Cold sterilization must be limited to
			 instruments used in minor procedures or limited to those instruments that
			 cannot be sterilized otherwise.
2.
			 Surgical instruments other than those applicable to (e)(1). above must be
			 sterilized utilizing autoclave, gas, or other technique acceptable to the
			 Board.
(f) Oxygen and
			 equipment for administration must be available.
(g) For patients under general anesthesia for
			 more than five minutes an endotracheal tube must be utilized as appropriate for
			 the procedure.
(h) For patients
			 under general anesthesia monitoring and vital signs must be recorded at
			 intervals in accordance with minimal standards.
(i) Warming devices for patients undergoing
			 general anesthesia is required as appropriate.
(j) Pain management is required for patients
			 undergoing surgical procedures.
(k)
			 Facilities and equipment for resuscitation must be readily available as
			 appropriate.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.09 - Examination Area

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed
			 veterinarian employed at a veterinary facility must ensure that the following
			 criteria pertaining to the examination area are met:
(a) Area must be maintained in a clean and
			 orderly manner.
(b) Impervious
			 waste receptacle must be provided.
(c) Disposable towels and a sink must be
			 readily accessible as appropriate. A sink in a restroom is not considered
			 acceptable.
(d) The examination
			 table must have an impervious surface suitable for cleaning and
			 disinfecting.
(e) Minimum
			 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards must be
			 in place for patient and client safety.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.10 - Radiology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A licensed
			 veterinarian employed at a veterinary facility must ensure that the following
			 criteria pertaining to radiology are met:
(a)
			 Radiological equipment must be of sufficient quality to produce acceptable
			 diagnostic images.
(b) Facility
			 must comply with all federal, state, and local radiological safety
			 requirements.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.11 - Patient Care

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) For
			 hospitalized or sick patients that are maintained in a veterinary facility, a
			 licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician must physically
			 evaluate each patient daily.
(a) Patients
			 recovering from anesthesia must be properly monitored.
(b) For hospitalized and sick patients, the
			 licensed veterinarian must have appropriate measures in place to ensure patient
			 comfort.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS › Rule 700-12-.12

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										43-1-25,  43-50-21,  43-50-41.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 700-13 - VETERINARY SPECIALIST › Rule 700-13-.01 - Veterinary Specialist

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) For purposes of this rule "Veterinary
			 Specialist" is defined as a veterinarian who has completed the requirements to
			 become a Diplomate within an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
			 recognized veterinary specialty organization or as recognized by the American
			 Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), or other Board-approved organizations,
			 or has obtained an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a specific area or discipline
			 in veterinary medicine.
(2) For
			 purposes of this rule, it shall be considered unprofessional conduct for a
			 veterinarian to identify himself/herself to the public as a member of an
			 AVMA-recognized specialty organization or as recognize d by the ABVS, if such
			 certification has not been awarded. Veterinarians should in no way imply
			 specialty unless they are certified by an AVMA-recognized specialty
			 organization or as recognized by the ABVS, or other Board-approved
			 organizations, or have obtained an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a specific
			 area or discipline in veterinary medicine.
(3) The use of the terms "board eligible" or
			 "board qualified" shall be used only by practitioners with certification from
			 an AVMA-recognized specialty organization or as recognized by the ABVS or other
			 Board-approved organizations.
(4)
			 Nothing in this Rule shall be construed to prohibit the performance of
			 specialty functions by a veterinarian who has not completed the educational
			 requirements stated in these specialty practice guidelines, provided that the
			 veterinarian does not represent himself or herself as a specialist in the
			 particular area of veterinary medicine.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-1-19.
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-.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 in visual range of the animal patient
			 and the person treating the animal.
(2) A veterinary technician working under the
			 direction, supervision and control of a duly licensed veterinarian may provide
			 the following animal patient care under immediate supervision:
(a) Surgical assistance.
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-.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 licensed veterinarian at
			 such time as acceptable veterinary medical practice requires, consistent with
			 the particular delegated animal health care task.
(2) A veterinary technician working under the
			 direction, supervision and control of a duly licensed veterinarian may provide
			 the following animal patient care under direct supervision:
(a) Euthanasia;
(b) Administration of blood or blood
			 components to animal patients;
(c)
			 Application of splints and slings;
(d) 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;
(e) Non-emergency
			 intubations;
(f) Induce
			 anesthesia;
(g) Maintenance of
			 anesthesia;
(h) Assisting any duly
			 licensed veterinarian in the measuring of quantities of medication, but
			 excluding the dispensing, compounding, or mixing of drugs;
(i) Dental extraction not requiring
			 sectioning of the tooth or the resectioning of bone;
(j) Perform central venous; and
(k) Perform arterial catherization/arterial
			 collection.
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-.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 licensed veterinarian at such times as acceptable veterinary
			 medical practice requires, consistent with the particular delegated health care
			 task.
(2) A veterinary technician
			 working under the direction, supervision and control of a duly licensed
			 veterinarian may provide the following animal patient care under indirect
			 supervision:
(a) Administration and
			 application of treatments, drugs, medications and immunological agents by oral,
			 IM and subqutaneous routes, excluding rabies vaccine for animals required to
			 receive a rabies vaccine by Georgia law;
(b) Administration and application of
			 treatments, drugs, medications and immunological agents by intravenous
			 routes.
(c) Radiography including
			 settings, positioning, processing, and safety procedures;
(d) Collection of blood for diagnostic
			 purposes; collection of urine by expression, or catheterization; collection of
			 feces; collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological
			 samples by skin scrapings, impressions, or other non-surgical methods for
			 diagnostic purposes;
(e) Routine
			 laboratory test procedures;
(f)
			 Collection of urine by cystocentesis; and
(g) Blood or blood component collection and
			 preparation for transfusion.