TITLE 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES
- CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 43-1-1 - Definitions
- § 43-1-10 - Credit to veteran's grades when examination given in parts or by subject
- § 43-1-11 - Veteran's examination to be graded prior to determination of eligibility for credit
- § 43-1-12 - Duty of division director to inform applicants of availability of veteran credit; rules and regulations for implementing veteran credit program
- § 43-1-13 - Inapplicability of veteran credit provisions to applicants who were not honorably discharged
- § 43-1-14 - Authority of Governor to appoint qualified persons to professional licensing boards
- § 43-1-15 - Itinerant entertainers
- § 43-1-16 - Senate confirmation of appointments to professional licensing boards
- § 43-1-17 - Removal from office of member of a professional licensing board
- § 43-1-18 - Eligibility of consumer members of professional licensing boards to vote on all matters
- § 43-1-19 - Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses; application of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act"; subpoena powers; disciplinary actions; judicial review; reinstatement; investig
- § 43-1-19.1 - Waiver of deductibles or copayments in health insurance plans; deceptive or misleading advertising
- § 43-1-19.2 - License applications to include questions on prior revocation or denial of license
- § 43-1-2 - Appointment and general powers of division director; members and meetings of professional licensing boards; examination standards; roster of licensees; funding
- § 43-1-20 - Actions to enjoin unlicensed practice
- § 43-1-20.1 - Cease and desist orders against persons practicing without a license; fine for violating order
- § 43-1-21 - Release of information regarding investigations
- § 43-1-22 - Inactive status licenses
- § 43-1-23 - Exemption of licensees of professional licensing boards from filing with clerk of superior court
- § 43-1-24 - Licensed professionals subject to regulation by professional licensing board
- § 43-1-25 - Authority of professional licensing boards to promulgate rules and regulations
- § 43-1-26 - Exemption of credentialed persons from licensure, registration, or certification in the state in connection with the Olympic and Paralympic Games; conditions and limitations; consent for
- § 43-1-27 - Licensee required to notify licensing authority of felony conviction
- § 43-1-28 - Volunteers in health care specialties
- § 43-1-29 - Suspension of license for nonpayment of student loans; procedure; reinstatement
- § 43-1-3 - Duties of division director; serving notice or process on boards through division director
- § 43-1-30 - Collection of work force and demographic data; procedure for collection and utilization
- § 43-1-31 - Expiration of professional licenses of service members on active duty outside of state
- § 43-1-4 - Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates of licenses and certificates; duration of validity; renewals
- § 43-1-5 - Investigators for professional licensing boards
- § 43-1-6 - Venue of actions involving professional licensing boards
- § 43-1-7 - Determination of fees by professional licensing boards; refunds
- § 43-1-8 - Disposition of fees
- § 43-1-9 - Point credit for veterans taking examinations given by professional licensing boards
- CHAPTER 1A - OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION LEGISLATION REVIEW
- § 43-1A-1 - Short title
- § 43-1A-2 - Legislative intent
- § 43-1A-3 - Definitions
- § 43-1A-4 - Occupational Regulation Review Council
- § 43-1A-5 - Powers and duties of council
- § 43-1A-6 - Review of proposed legislation
- § 43-1A-7 - Required information for proposed regulation
- § 43-1A-8 - Preferred forms of regulation; role of General Assembly
- § 43-1A-9 - Chapter not to limit legislature's constitutional powers
- CHAPTER 1B - PATIENT SELF-REFERRAL
- § 43-1B-1 - Short title
- § 43-1B-2 - Legislative intent
- § 43-1B-3 - Definitions
- § 43-1B-4 - Prohibited actions; civil penalties; grounds for disciplinary action
- § 43-1B-5 - Disclosure form required; contents; posting; application of Code section; violation
- § 43-1B-6 - Entities excepted from prohibitions as to financing and referrals; requirements; regulation
- § 43-1B-7 - Exception for physicians treating workers' compensation claimants
- § 43-1B-8 - Exception for health care providers with interest in health service regulated by federal law
- CHAPTER 2 - AUDIT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
- § 43-2-1 - Legislative findings; purpose of chapter
- § 43-2-2 - "Regulatory agency" defined
- § 43-2-3 - Assignment of agencies to standing committees of Senate and House of Representatives; public hearings; factors considered in conducting audit
- § 43-2-4 - Conduct of audit by state auditor; summary listing of findings; submission of copies; response
- § 43-2-5 - Reports of findings and recommendations
- CHAPTER 3 - ACCOUNTANTS
- § 43-3-1 - Short title
- § 43-3-10 - Temporary certified public accountant certificates
- § 43-3-11 - Reciprocity for certified public accountants
- § 43-3-12 - Persons holding certified public accountant certificates as of July 1, 1977
- § 43-3-13 - Registered public accountants certified as certified public accountants
- § 43-3-14 - Examinations for registered public accountants
- § 43-3-15 - Oral examinations for registered public accountants; permanent record of examinations
- § 43-3-16 - Certificate holder as "registered public accountant"; list of registered public accountants; periodic registration
- § 43-3-17 - Temporary registered public accountant certificates
- § 43-3-18 - Reciprocity for registered public accountants
- § 43-3-19 - Persons holding registered public accountant certificates as of July 1, 1977
- § 43-3-2 - Definitions
- § 43-3-20 - Registration as foreign accountant
- § 43-3-21 - Registration requirements for firms practicing public accountancy
- § 43-3-22 - Partnerships and professional associations composed of public accountants
- § 43-3-23 - Renewal of registration
- § 43-3-23.1 - [Renumbered.]
- § 43-3-23.2 - and 43-3-23.3
- § 43-3-24 - Issuance of permits to practice accountancy; substantial equivalency practice privilege for nonresidents
- § 43-3-25 - Continuing professional education requirements
- § 43-3-26 - and 43-3-27
- § 43-3-28 - Revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew certificate, registration, or permit; immunity
- § 43-3-29 - Revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew firm registration or permit
- § 43-3-29.1 - Sanctions
- § 43-3-3 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-3-30 - Adjudicative hearings before board
- § 43-3-31 - Reinstatement of certification or registration; modification of suspension of permit or practice privilege
- § 43-3-32 - Ownership of accountants' working papers; confidentiality of communications to accountants
- § 43-3-33 - Injunctions; assistance of Attorney General
- § 43-3-34 - Holding oneself out to be a licensed certified public accountant or public accountant; single prohibited act as grounds for injunction or conviction
- § 43-3-35 - Use of titles or devices; false or fraudulent claims; regulation of solicitation of employment
- § 43-3-36 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-3-36.1 - Exempted licensees
- § 43-3-37 - Use of acquired materials in civil action
- § 43-3-38 - Penalty
- § 43-3-4 - Chairman and secretary of board; meetings; seal; records of proceedings
- § 43-3-5 - Promulgation of rules and regulations; notice; hearings
- § 43-3-6 - Requirements for certificate of "certified public accountant"; disclosure of commissions from sale of insurance or financial products
- § 43-3-7 - Examinations for certified public accountants; service of process for nonresident applicants
- § 43-3-8 - Oral examinations for certified public accountants; permanent record of examinations
- § 43-3-9 - Certificate holder as "certified public accountant" or "public accountant"; list of certified public accountants; periodic registration
- CHAPTER 4 - ARCHITECTS
- CHAPTER 4A - ATHLETE AGENTS
- § 43-4A-1 - Short title
- § 43-4A-10 - Required records; inspection by Secretary of State
- § 43-4A-11 - Penalty for violation
- § 43-4A-12 - Surety bond requirement; suspension for failure to maintain
- § 43-4A-13 - Prohibited activities of athlete agent
- § 43-4A-14 - Notice of existence of contract to athletic director of educational institution
- § 43-4A-15 - Requirements for agency contract; notice to student athlete; penalty for noncompliance; record for student athlete
- § 43-4A-16 - Cancellation of contract by student athlete
- § 43-4A-16.1
- § 43-4A-17 - Civil penalty
- § 43-4A-18 - Damages to educational institution; recovery
- § 43-4A-19 - Uniformity in application between states
- § 43-4A-2 - Definitions
- § 43-4A-20 - Electronic signatures
- § 43-4A-3 - Service of process agent for nonresident athlete agents
- § 43-4A-4 - Certification of registration required; exception; agency contract void for noncompliance
- § 43-4A-4.1 - Note
- § 43-4A-5 - Application for registration
- § 43-4A-6 - Issuance of certificate of registration; grounds for refusal to issue registration; application for renewal; two-year validity period for certificate
- § 43-4A-7 - Discipline of registered agents; notice and hearing required
- § 43-4A-8 - Fee for registration or renewal
- § 43-4A-9 - Temporary registration
- CHAPTER 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
- CHAPTER 5 - ATHLETIC TRAINERS
- § 43-5-1 - Definitions
- § 43-5-10 - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses
- § 43-5-11 - Hearing before board when license denied, revoked, or suspended; reissuance of license
- § 43-5-12 - Appeal from board's order
- § 43-5-13 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-5-14 - Penalty
- § 43-5-15 - Termination
- § 43-5-2 - Creation of board; composition; qualifications of members; terms of office; oath of members; vacancies
- § 43-5-3 - Election of officers; appointment of committees; meetings
- § 43-5-4 - Maintenance of record of board's proceedings by division director
- § 43-5-5 - Reimbursement of board members
- § 43-5-6 - General powers and duties of board
- § 43-5-7 - License requirement for persons engaged as athletic trainers
- § 43-5-8 - Qualifications of applicants; reciprocity
- § 43-5-9 - Application for licenses; issuance of licenses to qualified applicants; term of license; continuing education
- CHAPTER 6 - AUCTIONEERS
- § 43-6-1 - Definitions
- § 43-6-10 - Application by person for license
- § 43-6-11 - Qualifications of applicants
- § 43-6-11.1 - Application by company for registration; exemptions; trust accounts
- § 43-6-11.2 - Expiration of licenses; waiver of continuing education requirement; rules and regulations
- § 43-6-12 - Reciprocity; nonresident license requirement; designation of agents for service of process
- § 43-6-12.1 - Proof of residence
- § 43-6-13 - License fees; effect of nonpayment of checks submitted as fee
- § 43-6-14 - Affixing seal to licenses; delivery of licenses; display of licenses; pocket card; branch office licenses
- § 43-6-14.1 - Carrying license identification card required
- § 43-6-15 - Surety bond
- § 43-6-16 - Grounds for refusal to issue license
- § 43-6-17 - Procedure upon nonacceptance of applications
- § 43-6-18 - Grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses and censure of licensees
- § 43-6-18.1 - Inspector
- § 43-6-18.2 - Sanctions
- § 43-6-19 - Hearings regarding revocation or suspension of licenses or censure of licensees; appeals
- § 43-6-2 - Creation of commission; composition; terms of office; qualifications of members
- § 43-6-20 - Effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on licenses of apprentice auctioneers
- § 43-6-21 - Notification of change of address; effect of apprentice's leaving auctioneer
- § 43-6-22 - Prerequisite for bringing action for compensation; power of commission to sue for violation
- § 43-6-22.1 - Auctioneers education, research, and recovery fund
- § 43-6-23 - Injunctions
- § 43-6-24 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-6-24.1 - Liabilities of licensed auctioneer not relieved
- § 43-6-25 - Penalty
- § 43-6-25.1 - Local regulations and licensing
- § 43-6-26 - Termination
- § 43-6-3 - Selection of chairman; rules and regulations; meetings
- § 43-6-4 - Reimbursement of commission members
- § 43-6-5 - Commission reports to Governor and General Assembly
- § 43-6-6 - Seal; receipt of copies of records and papers as evidence
- § 43-6-7 - Adoption of rules and regulations
- § 43-6-8 - Authority to regulate issuance of licenses, to revoke or suspend licenses, and to censure licensees
- § 43-6-9 - License requirement for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers; registration for companies conducting auctions; restrictions as to sales of real property
- CHAPTER 7 - BARBERS
- § 43-7-1 - Short title
- § 43-7-10 - Required compliance with chapter
- § 43-7-11 - Requirements for license to practice barbering; work permits
- § 43-7-11.1 - License for barber on military installation; submission of application by September 1, 1985
- § 43-7-11.2 - Licensing master cosmetologists as barbers
- § 43-7-12 - Requirements for license to operate barbershop
- § 43-7-12.1 - Authorization to employ cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, or shampooer without beauty shop license
- § 43-7-13 - Requirements for license to teach barbering
- § 43-7-13.1 - Alternate method for obtaining license to teach barbering
- § 43-7-14 - Requirements for license to operate barber school
- § 43-7-15 - Requirements for student license
- CHAPTER 7A - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
- CHAPTER 8 - OPERATORS OF BILLIARD ROOMS
- CHAPTER 8A - PROFESSIONAL BOXING
- CHAPTER 8B - STATE BOARD OF CEMETERIANS
- CHAPTER 9 - CHIROPRACTORS
- CHAPTER 10 - COSMETOLOGISTS
- § 43-10-1 - Definitions
- § 43-10-10 - Display of certificate of registration; renewal; reinstatement; continuing education requirements; exemptions
- § 43-10-11 - Registration of shops, salons, and schools
- § 43-10-12 - Regulation and permits for schools; teachers and instructors; registration of apprentices; certification as teacher by Department of Education
- § 43-10-13 - Right to set course of study for students; application for examination
- § 43-10-14 - Study by persons 17 years of age and older; registration of apprentices; registration certificate; waiver of education requirements
- § 43-10-15 - Suspension, revocation, cancellation, or restoration of certificates of registration; reprimand of certificate holders; fines
- § 43-10-16 - Injunction against unlicensed or unregistered practice
- § 43-10-17 - Employment of persons to wash, shampoo, comb, and brush hair in beauty shops or salons
- § 43-10-18 - Home beauty shops
- § 43-10-18.1 - Authorization to employ licensed barber; exemption from barbering licensure provisions
- § 43-10-18.2 - Exemption from licensing requirement for nursing home facility
- § 43-10-18.3 - Serving physically disabled persons in their homes
- § 43-10-19 - Penalty
- § 43-10-2 - Creation of board; members, meetings, officers, and powers
- § 43-10-20 - Teaching of cosmetology in prisons; certification of registration
- § 43-10-3 - Reimbursement of board members
- § 43-10-4 - Annual financial report of board
- § 43-10-5 - Records of board generally
- § 43-10-6 - Rules and regulations as to sanitary requirements; instruction on HIV and AIDS; inspections; unsanitary condition as nuisance
- § 43-10-7 - Issuance of certificates of registration
- § 43-10-8 - Certificate of registration required
- § 43-10-9 - Application for certificate of registration; examination; work permit; reciprocity; study at technical college or public school; eligibility of licensed barber
- CHAPTER 10A - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
- § 43-10A-1 - Short title
- § 43-10A-10 - Licensure without examination
- § 43-10A-11 - Requirements for licensure in professional counseling
- § 43-10A-12 - Requirements for licensure in social work; authorized services
- § 43-10A-13 - Requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy
- § 43-10A-14 - Fees
- § 43-10A-15 - Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates
- § 43-10A-16 - Requirements for continuing education
- § 43-10A-17 - Denial or revocation of license; other discipline; subpoenas; judicial review; reinstatement; investigation; immunity; failure to appear; voluntary surrender of license; other applicab
- § 43-10A-18 - Availability of injunction in enforcement of chapter
- § 43-10A-19 - Obtaining license by fraudulent representation
- § 43-10A-2 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-10A-20 - Penalty
- § 43-10A-21 - Restrictions on use of terms in corporate, partnership, association, or business names
- § 43-10A-22 - Restrictions on scope of chapter
- § 43-10A-23 - Insurance coverage for specialty practitioners
- § 43-10A-24 - Termination
- § 43-10A-3 - Definitions
- § 43-10A-4 - Creation of board; composition; appointment; removal; vacancies
- § 43-10A-5 - Requirement of oath; quorum; powers and duties of board; ethics; reimbursement of members; meetings
- § 43-10A-6 - Separate standards committees for professional counseling specialty, social work specialty, and marriage and family therapy specialty
- § 43-10A-7 - Licensing requirement; exceptions
- § 43-10A-8 - Eligibility for licensure
- § 43-10A-9 - Examination
- CHAPTER 11 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS
- CHAPTER 11A - DIETETICS PRACTICE ACT
- § 43-11A-1 - Short title
- § 43-11A-10 - Provisional permits
- § 43-11A-11 - Power of board to require applications be made under oath
- § 43-11A-12 - Notification of applicants of acceptance or rejection
- § 43-11A-13 - Examinations
- § 43-11A-14 - Surrender of license on demand; display requirement; notice of change of address; renewal; inactive status
- § 43-11A-15 - Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license; other disciplinary actions
- § 43-11A-16 - License requirement; registered dieticians
- § 43-11A-17 - Applicability of "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-11A-18 - Exceptions
- § 43-11A-19 - Eligibility of nutritionists for license
- § 43-11A-2 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-11A-3 - Definitions
- § 43-11A-4 - Creation of board
- § 43-11A-5 - Qualifications, appointment, and removal of board members
- § 43-11A-6 - Election of officers; meetings of board
- § 43-11A-7 - Powers of board
- § 43-11A-8 - Grant of license without examination
- § 43-11A-9 - Eligibility for license
- CHAPTER 12 - DISABLED VETERANS AND BLIND PERSONS ENGAGING IN PEDDLING, OPERATING BUSINESSES, OR PRACTICING PROFESSIONS
- § 43-12-1 - Exemption from payment of occupation tax, administrative fee, or regulatory fee
- § 43-12-2 - Qualifications; proof of blindness, handicap, or disability
- § 43-12-3 - Application for certificate of eligibility; ten-year period of validity
- § 43-12-4 - Description of proposed business
- § 43-12-5 - Certificate of eligibility as prima-facie evidence of right to a certificate of exemption; requirement of additional proof; rules and regulations as to certificates of exemption
- § 43-12-6 - Cancellation or suspension of certificates of exemption
- § 43-12-7 - Payment of income taxes by applicants for exemption
- § 43-12-8 - Restrictions on businesses, professions, or semiprofessions which may be engaged in
- § 43-12-9 - Utilization of certificate of exemption by person other than lawful holder
- CHAPTER 12A - IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROVIDERS
- § 43-12A-1 - Short title
- § 43-12A-2 - Definitions
- § 43-12A-3 - License to operate a provider center
- § 43-12A-4 - Requirements for operating a provider center
- § 43-12A-5 - Provider not to operate under any name deceptively similar to another business; franchising or licensing to another licensed provider; restrictions on certain judicial, probation, or la
- § 43-12A-6 - Acts disqualifying person from operating provider center or engaging in practice of providing, installing, or monitoring ignition interlock devices
- § 43-12A-7 - Issuance and renewal of license
- § 43-12A-8 - Suspension of license
- § 43-12A-9 - Rules and regulations
- CHAPTER 13 - INSTRUCTORS IN DRIVER TRAINING AND OPERATORS OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS
- § 43-13-1 - Short title
- § 43-13-10 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-13-11 - Penalty
- § 43-13-2 - Definitions
- § 43-13-3 - License requirement
- § 43-13-4 - Qualifications of driver training school operators
- § 43-13-4.1 - Business names of driver training schools and commercial driver training schools
- § 43-13-5 - Qualifications of driver training school instructors
- § 43-13-6 - Issuance of licenses to qualified applicants; expiration and renewal of licenses
- § 43-13-6.1 - Special licenses for driver training school instructors qualified to teach alcohol and drug course; fingerprinting requirement; citizenship requirement
- § 43-13-7 - Cancellation, suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of licenses
- § 43-13-8 - Rules and regulations; penalties; judicial review; judgments
- § 43-13-9 - Disposition of funds
- CHAPTER 14 - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS, LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS, AND UTILITY CONTRACTORS
- § 43-14-1 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-14-10 - Applicability of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-14-11 - Injunction for violation of chapter
- § 43-14-12 - Suspension of, or refusal to restore, licenses and certificates by municipal or county inspection authority; appeals; adoption and enforcement of codes at local level; bonds; fees or ta
- § 43-14-12.1 - Evidence of violation; cease and desist orders; fines; other penalties for violations
- § 43-14-12.2 - Proof of unlawful practice of utility contracting by unlicensed individual; cease and desist orders; penalty for violations
- § 43-14-13 - Applicability of chapter
- § 43-14-14 - Penalty
- § 43-14-15 - Note
- § 43-14-16 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-14-17 - Note
- § 43-14-18 - Termination
- § 43-14-2 - Definitions
- § 43-14-3 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-14-4 - Chairperson; meetings; organization of divisions; meetings of divisions; quorums within divisions
- § 43-14-5 - General powers of board
- § 43-14-6 - Powers and duties of divisions
- § 43-14-7 - Powers and duties of division director
- § 43-14-8 - Licensing required for electrical, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting; businesses conducted by partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations; applications; review cou
- § 43-14-8.1 - License requirement for low-voltage electrical contracting; businesses conducted by partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations; applications
- § 43-14-8.2 - Utility contractor license; utility manager; business entities; severance of connection with utility manager; unlawful contracts
- § 43-14-8.3 - Utility manager certificate
- § 43-14-8.4 - Utility foreman certificate; presence of certified utility manager or certified utility foreman required
- § 43-14-9 - Display of license and registration number
- CHAPTER 15 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
- § 43-15-1 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-15-10 - Evaluation of engineering experience
- § 43-15-11 - Professional engineer's examination
- § 43-15-12 - Land surveyor-in-training certificate; eligibility
- § 43-15-13 - Land surveyor certificate of registration; eligibility
- § 43-15-14 - Examinations
- § 43-15-15 - Applications for certificates
- § 43-15-16 - Registration by comity
- § 43-15-17 - Issuance, expiration, and renewal of certificates and certificates of registration
- § 43-15-18 - Effect of certificate of registration
- § 43-15-19 - Revocation, suspension, or denial of certificates or certificates of registration; reprimands
- § 43-15-2 - Definitions
- § 43-15-20 - Reissuance of certificates and certificates of registration; fee
- § 43-15-21 - Temporary permit
- § 43-15-22 - Registrant required to obtain seal; inscription; purpose; fraudulent use of seal
- § 43-15-23 - Practice of professional engineering by or through firm, corporation, or other entity
- § 43-15-23.1 - Land surveying firms, corporations, or other entities; application; fee; certificate of authorization
- § 43-15-24 - Construction of structures jeopardizing health, safety, or welfare; exceptions; record of building permits
- § 43-15-25 - Procedure for filing charges against certificate holder
- § 43-15-26 - Cease and desist orders; civil penalties for violation of order
- § 43-15-27 - Enforcement of chapter
- § 43-15-28 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-15-29 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-15-3 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-15-30 - Unlawful acts
- § 43-15-31 - Termination
- § 43-15-4 - Adoption of rules and regulations; meetings; seal; division director as secretary of board
- § 43-15-5 - Duty of board to maintain records
- § 43-15-6 - General powers of board; injunctions; continuing education
- § 43-15-7 - Unlawful practice as a professional engineer or land surveyor
- § 43-15-8 - Engineer-in-training certificate; eligibility
- § 43-15-9 - Professional engineer certificate of registration; eligibility
- CHAPTER 16 - FIREARMS DEALERS
- § 43-16-1 - "Department" defined
- § 43-16-10 - Authority to revoke license for fraud, unethical practice, or crime
- § 43-16-10.1 - Record-keeping requirements
- § 43-16-11 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-16-12 - Penalty
- § 43-16-2 - License requirement; applicability of chapter to casual sales
- § 43-16-3 - Affidavit of applicant for license
- § 43-16-4 - Surety bond
- § 43-16-5 - License fees
- § 43-16-6 - Disposition of fees; expenses of administering chapter
- § 43-16-7 - Display of license
- § 43-16-8 - Revocation of license for nonpayment of fee
- § 43-16-9 - Reinstatement of license
- CHAPTER 17 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
- § 43-17-1 - Short title
- § 43-17-10 - Administration of chapter
- § 43-17-11 - Enforcement of chapter; investigations; subpoenas; cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
- § 43-17-12 - Prohibited acts
- § 43-17-13 - Penalties; cease and desist orders; injunctions; restitution; appointment and powers of receiver; subpoenas
- § 43-17-14 - Recovery of damages; class actions
- § 43-17-15 - Venue
- § 43-17-16 - Hearings; notice; powers and orders of the Secretary of State
- § 43-17-17 - Appeals
- § 43-17-18 - Service of process
- § 43-17-19 - Applicability of "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975."
- § 43-17-2 - Definitions
- § 43-17-20 - Secretary of State immune from liability and suit
- § 43-17-21 - Burden of proof on persons claiming exemption or exception; certified copies; certificate of compliance or noncompliance
- § 43-17-22 - Provisions of chapter govern criminal or civil proceedings
- § 43-17-23 - Violations of chapter
- § 43-17-3 - Registration of paid solicitors; renewal; financial statements; denial of registration; amendments; contracts; solicitation notices; accounting; deposit of contributions; records
- § 43-17-3.1 - Registration as a solicitor agent; application; denial; renewal; amendments; fees
- § 43-17-4 - Bonding requirements for registered paid solicitors; deposits in lieu of bond
- § 43-17-5 - Registration of charitable organizations; service of process; financial statement; tax exemption determination; denial; renewal; amendments; fees; records
- § 43-17-6 - Agreement for charitable sales promotion; final accounting and records of promotions
- § 43-17-7 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of registration; other disciplinary actions; financial statements
- § 43-17-8 - Disclosures required
- § 43-17-8.1 - Requirements for use of collection receptacles for donations
- § 43-17-9 - Exemptions
- CHAPTER 18 - FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND ESTABLISHMENTS, EMBALMERS, AND CREMATORIES
- CHAPTER 19 - GEOLOGISTS
- § 43-19-1 - Short title
- § 43-19-10 - Registration required
- § 43-19-11 - Application
- § 43-19-12 - Qualifications of applicants
- § 43-19-13 - Examinations
- § 43-19-14 - Reciprocity
- § 43-19-15 - Issuance of certificates of registration; renewal or replacement
- § 43-19-16 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate; appeal
- § 43-19-17 - Reissuance of certificates
- § 43-19-18 - Certification in a specialty
- § 43-19-19 - Seals
- § 43-19-2 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-19-20 - Requirement that state and subdivisions contract only with registered geologists
- § 43-19-21 - Subpoena
- § 43-19-22 - Attorney General as legal adviser
- § 43-19-23 - Filing of complaints
- § 43-19-24 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-19-25 - Partnership, limited liability, and corporate practice; nonpublic geological services; practice by nonresident or new resident
- § 43-19-26 - Unlawful acts
- § 43-19-27 - Penalty
- § 43-19-28 - Termination
- § 43-19-3 - Definitions
- § 43-19-4 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-19-5 - Board meetings; officers
- § 43-19-6 - General powers and duties of board
- § 43-19-7 - Service of appeals, documents, and legal process on division director
- § 43-19-8 - Official records and affidavits as evidence
- § 43-19-9 - Code of professional conduct
- CHAPTER 20 - HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS
- § 43-20-1 - Short title
- § 43-20-10 - Nonresident licenses; reciprocity
- § 43-20-11 - Apprentice dispenser's permit; training permits
- § 43-20-12 - Notice to division director of place of practice and identification of dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees; notice to holders of licenses and permits
- § 43-20-13 - Furnishing bill of sale or receipt to person supplied with hearing aid
- § 43-20-14 - Biennial renewal of licenses; posting licenses; duplicate licenses
- § 43-20-15 - Continuing education requirement
- § 43-20-16 - Denial, nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses or permits; reprimands
- § 43-20-17 - Procedure as to contested cases; judicial review
- § 43-20-18 - Injunctions
- § 43-20-19 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-20-2 - Declaration of policy
- § 43-20-20 - Penalty
- § 43-20-21 - Termination
- § 43-20-3 - Definitions
- § 43-20-4 - Creation of board; composition; qualifications of members; terms of office; vacancies; selection of officers
- § 43-20-5 - Meetings; reimbursement of members; notice of meetings
- § 43-20-6 - General powers and duties of board; division director
- § 43-20-7 - License required; scope of authority of license holders; issuance of duplicate licenses
- § 43-20-8 - Issuance of licenses; fees
- § 43-20-9 - Examinations; qualifications; apprentice dispensers; establishment of uniform criteria for passing and failing
- CHAPTER 20A - REGULATION OF PRIVATE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES
- § 43-20A-1 - Short title
- § 43-20A-10 - Fees
- § 43-20A-11 - Amendment of license application to account for events or developments after license granted
- § 43-20A-12 - Service member
- § 43-20A-13 - Authority to employ investigators
- § 43-20A-14 - Disclosure of information
- § 43-20A-15 - Formal order of investigation; authorized action; emergency order; notice requirements
- § 43-20A-16 - Cause for disciplinary actions; disciplinary order a final order
- § 43-20A-17 - Suspension of license for nonpayment, default, or breach of repayment or service obligation under certain educational loan or scholarship programs; terms of reinstatement
- § 43-20A-18 - Cease and desist order
- § 43-20A-19 - Notice of opportunity for hearing
- § 43-20A-2 - Definitions
- § 43-20A-20 - Licensee required to notify licensing authority within 10 days of felony conviction
- § 43-20A-21 - Criminal penalties for violations
- § 43-20A-3 - Purpose and intent of chapter; administration and enforcement
- § 43-20A-4 - Licensing of immigration assistance providers
- § 43-20A-5 - Permissible services; terms of contract for immigration services
- § 43-20A-6 - Exemptions from provisions of this chapter
- § 43-20A-7 - Civil penalties for violations; private cause of action; rules and regulations
- § 43-20A-8 - Maintaining documents
- § 43-20A-9 - Obligation of service provider to provide notice of pending disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal action
- CHAPTER 21 - OPERATORS OF HOTELS, INNS, AND ROADHOUSES
- CHAPTER 21A - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, HEALTH PHYSICS, AND SAFETY PROFESSION RECOGNITION AND TITLE PROTECTION
- § 43-21A-1 - Short title
- § 43-21A-10 - Penalties
- § 43-21A-2 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-21A-3 - Definitions
- § 43-21A-4 - Regulation of certain terms and titles
- § 43-21A-5 - Identification, advertisement, or representation of business entries as providers of certain services
- § 43-21A-6 - Unfair business practices
- § 43-21A-7 - State or local government regulation of the practice of industrial hygiene, health physics, and safety
- § 43-21A-8 - Exceptions
- § 43-21A-9 - Unauthorized use of certification mark
- CHAPTER 22 - JUNK DEALERS
- CHAPTER 23 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
- § 43-23-1 - Definitions
- § 43-23-10 - Temporary licenses
- § 43-23-11 - Form of licenses and certificates; seal on certificates; delivery of license to licensee; display of certificate
- § 43-23-12 - Investigations; censure of licensees; revocation or suspension of licenses
- § 43-23-13 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-23-14 - Practice of landscape architecture by partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations; restricted use of term; advertising
- § 43-23-15 - Injunctions
- § 43-23-16 - Applicability of chapter to qualified registered architects and professional engineers
- § 43-23-17 - Exceptions to operation of chapter; restricted use of term
- § 43-23-18 - Practicing landscape architecture or representing oneself as or acting as a landscape architect without a license
- § 43-23-19 - Penalty
- § 43-23-2 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-23-20 - Termination
- § 43-23-3 - Seal; copies of records and papers as evidence
- § 43-23-4 - Power of board to regulate issuance of licenses, to revoke or suspend licenses, and to censure licensees
- § 43-23-5 - License requirement for persons engaged in landscape architecture; enjoining unauthorized use of title or term "landscape architect."
- § 43-23-6 - Application for licenses
- § 43-23-7 - Qualifications of applicants; examinations
- § 43-23-7.1 - Continuing education requirement
- § 43-23-8 - Examination fee; issuance of licenses; biennial renewal of licenses; renewal fee; effect of nonpayment of check submitted as license fee
- § 43-23-9 - Reciprocity
- CHAPTER 24 - LIBRARIANS
- § 43-24-1 - Definitions
- § 43-24-2 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-24-3 - Division director as secretary of board
- § 43-24-4 - Employment of certified librarians by state operated libraries; withholding public funds from noncomplying libraries
- § 43-24-5 - Certification of librarians by board
- § 43-24-6 - Application for certificate; fees; biennial renewal; duplicate certificate
- § 43-24-7 - Continuing education requirements
- CHAPTER 24A - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE
- § 43-24A-1 - Short title
- § 43-24A-10 - Applications under oath
- § 43-24A-11 - Licensing examinations
- § 43-24A-12 - License by reciprocity
- § 43-24A-13 - License by endorsement
- § 43-24A-14 - Display of the license certificate; expiration and renewal of licenses; change of address; inactive status
- § 43-24A-15 - Unlawful acts
- § 43-24A-16 - Practice of massage therapy without a license; injunctions
- § 43-24A-17 - Disciplinary action
- § 43-24A-18 - Administrative procedures
- § 43-24A-19 - Exceptions
- § 43-24A-2 - Legislative findings and intent
- § 43-24A-20 - Continuing education requirements
- § 43-24A-21 - Proceedings for a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus
- § 43-24A-22 - Local regulation
- § 43-24A-23 - Taxation as a health care activity
- § 43-24A-24 - Fines and punishments for violations
- § 43-24A-3 - Definitions
- § 43-24A-4 - The Georgia Board of Massage Therapy; creation; members; terms; reimbursement
- § 43-24A-5 - Qualifications of board members; removal
- § 43-24A-6 - Meetings of the board; officers and committees
- § 43-24A-7 - Powers of the board
- § 43-24A-8 - Licensure of massage therapists; application and requirements
- § 43-24A-9 - Provisional permits
- CHAPTER 25 - OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACKS
- § 43-25-1 - "Motor vehicle" defined
- § 43-25-10 - Penalty
- § 43-25-2 - Requirement of license for persons conducting motor vehicle races
- § 43-25-3 - Application for license; fee
- § 43-25-4 - Compliance with Safety Fire Commissioner's regulations; insurance or bond
- § 43-25-5 - Cancellation of insurance or bonds
- § 43-25-6 - Duration of licenses
- § 43-25-7 - Suspension or revocation of licenses
- § 43-25-8 - Promulgation of rules and regulations by Safety Fire Commissioner
- § 43-25-9 - Reports of damage to guardrails, posts, or other safety devices
- CHAPTER 26 - NURSES
- CHAPTER 27 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
- § 43-27-1 - Definitions
- § 43-27-10 - Local fees
- § 43-27-11 - Penalty
- § 43-27-12 - Termination
- § 43-27-2 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-27-3 - Election of officers; rules and regulations; reimbursement of members; division director as secretary of board
- § 43-27-4 - Board's authority to determine qualifications of administrators
- § 43-27-5 - General powers and duties of board; limitations
- § 43-27-6 - License requirement for nursing home administrators; qualifications
- § 43-27-7 - Reciprocity; provisional license
- § 43-27-8 - Biennial license fees and renewal; applicability to superintendent of state hospital or facility
- § 43-27-9 - Restoration of suspended or revoked license
- CHAPTER 28 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- § 43-28-1 - Short title
- § 43-28-10 - Examinations
- § 43-28-11 - Waiver of examination; reciprocity
- § 43-28-12 - Issuance of license; fees; limited permits; use of titles and abbreviations
- § 43-28-13 - Denial, refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation of licenses; probation; fines; reinstatement
- § 43-28-14 - Renewal or reinstatement of expired licenses; renewal of suspended licenses
- § 43-28-15 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-28-16 - Penalty
- § 43-28-17 - Termination
- § 43-28-2 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-28-3 - Definitions
- § 43-28-4 - Creation of board; members
- § 43-28-5 - Division director as secretary of board; subpoenas
- § 43-28-6 - Service of process and documents on division director; records of board as prima-facie evidence
- § 43-28-7 - General powers and duties of board; continuing professional education
- § 43-28-8 - License requirement for occupational therapists
- § 43-28-8.1 - License requirements for therapy techniques involving physical agent modalities
- § 43-28-9 - Qualifications of license applicants; waiver
- CHAPTER 29 - DISPENSING OPTICIANS
- § 43-29-1 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-29-10 - Registration; fee; reinstatement
- § 43-29-11 - Continuing education requirement; waiver; effect of failure to complete required course hours
- § 43-29-12 - Refusal or revocation of certificates of registration
- § 43-29-13 - Appeal from decisions of board
- § 43-29-14 - Duties when dispensing contact lenses; restrictions; qualified dispensing optician as engaging in lawful trade or occupation
- § 43-29-15 - Advertising
- § 43-29-16 - Splitting fees or costs
- § 43-29-17 - Sale of nonprescription glasses; manufacture and sale of artificial eyes
- § 43-29-18 - Construction of chapter
- § 43-29-19 - Payment of fees in advance; restriction on paying out funds and creating expenses
- § 43-29-2 - Definitions
- § 43-29-20 - Unlicensed practice as public nuisance; injunctions
- § 43-29-21 - Penalty
- § 43-29-22 - Termination
- § 43-29-3 - Creation of board; members; election of officers; meetings; powers and duties
- § 43-29-4 - Board records and seal
- § 43-29-5 - Jurisdiction of board
- § 43-29-6 - Rules and regulations; violation as grounds for revocation of license
- § 43-29-7 - License requirement; qualifications of applicants; subjects to be tested on examination; issuance and display of license
- § 43-29-8 - Examination; effect of failure of two examinations
- § 43-29-9 - Reciprocity
- CHAPTER 30 - OPTOMETRISTS
- § 43-30-1 - Definitions
- § 43-30-10 - Appeal from board decisions
- § 43-30-11 - Agency representative to determine contested cases; judicial review
- § 43-30-12 - Unlicensed practice as constituting a nuisance; injunction
- § 43-30-13 - Construction of chapter
- § 43-30-14 - Practicing optometry without a license
- § 43-30-15 - Termination
- § 43-30-2 - Creation of board; composition; qualifications of members
- § 43-30-3 - Terms of office for board members; vacancies
- § 43-30-4 - Election of board officers; rules, regulations, and bylaws as to board's proceedings; meetings
- § 43-30-5 - Adoption of rules and regulations by board generally; restrictions on practice locations for doctors of optometry
- § 43-30-5.1 - Advertising requirements
- § 43-30-6 - Certificate of registration required
- § 43-30-6.1 - Display of license or certificate of registration
- § 43-30-7 - Certification and registration requirement; comity; qualifications examination
- § 43-30-8 - Biennial registration; educational programs for optometrists; forfeiture of certificate upon failure to comply; reinstatement of certificate
- § 43-30-9 - Refusal or revocation of certificates; appeals
- CHAPTER 31 - PECAN DEALERS AND PROCESSORS
- § 43-31-1 - Definitions
- § 43-31-2 - Registration requirement for pecan dealers
- § 43-31-3 - Recording sales by dealers; opening records to public authorities
- § 43-31-4 - Expiration and renewal of licenses
- § 43-31-5 - Supplementary nature of license fees
- § 43-31-6 - Forfeiture of right to license upon conviction for larceny of pecans or for receipt of stolen pecans
- § 43-31-7 - Engaging in purchase or sale of pecans after conviction for larceny of pecans or for receipt of stolen pecans
- § 43-31-8 - Purchase and sale of pecans without a license; penalty
- CHAPTER 32 - PEDDLERS AND ITINERANT TRADERS
- § 43-32-1 - License required in each county in which trade to be conducted; fees; scope of license
- § 43-32-2 - Qualifications and oath of peddlers; record of oath and license; description of peddler in license
- § 43-32-3 - Grant of licenses to aliens
- § 43-32-4 - License required for each vehicle used in business; failure or refusal to exhibit license
- § 43-32-5 - Fees for licenses to indigent and infirm persons
- § 43-32-6 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-32-7 - Penalty for selling without license
- CHAPTER 33 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
- § 43-33-1 - Short title
- § 43-33-10 - General powers and duties of board
- § 43-33-11 - License required for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants; use of titles; limitation on scope of Code section
- § 43-33-12 - Requirements for license to practice physical therapy
- § 43-33-13 - Requirements for license to practice as physical therapist assistant
- § 43-33-13.1 - Physical therapy aide
- § 43-33-14 - Determining competence of applicants
- § 43-33-15 - Reciprocity; waiver of examination requirement for persons licensed in another state who meet certain qualifications
- § 43-33-16 - Expiration, renewal, and restoration of licenses; canceled licenses; continuing education
- § 43-33-17 - Training permits
- § 43-33-18 - Refusal to grant or restore licenses; discipline of licensees; suspension, revocation, or restriction of licenses; immunity for violation reporters
- § 43-33-19 - Unlicensed practice as constituting public nuisance; injunctions
- § 43-33-2 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-33-20 - Penalty
- § 43-33-21 - Termination
- § 43-33-3 - Definitions
- § 43-33-4 - Creation of board
- § 43-33-5 - Appointment of board members; terms; vacancies; removal
- § 43-33-6 - Qualifications of board members
- § 43-33-7 - Conduct of business by telephone
- § 43-33-8 - Reimbursement of board members
- § 43-33-9 - Division director as secretary of board; subpoena power; service of process and documents; official records as prima-facie evidence
- CHAPTER 34 - PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE
- ARTICLE 1 - GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
- ARTICLE 2 - MEDICAL PRACTICE
- ARTICLE 3 - ACUPUNCTURE
- ARTICLE 4 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
- ARTICLE 5 - USE OF MARIJUANA FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER AND GLAUCOMA
- ARTICLE 6 - RESPIRATORY CARE
- ARTICLE 7 - CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE
- ARTICLE 8 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE
- ARTICLE 9 - COSMETIC LASER SERVICES
- CHAPTER 34A - PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW
- § 43-34A-1 - Short title
- § 43-34A-2 - Definitions
- § 43-34A-3 - Physician profiles; dissemination to public; content and maintenance requirements; corrections; judgments prior to April 11, 2001; sealed judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements
- § 43-34A-4 - Requests for physician profiles; fees; confidentiality; dispersal of inaccurate profile prohibited
- § 43-34A-5 - Estimation of fees and collection of payment prior to rendering of services
- § 43-34A-6 - Right to file grievance with state board; display of declaration of rights in waiting rooms; board review of complaints; inclusion in physician profile
- § 43-34A-7 - Violations of chapter; penalty
- § 43-34A-8 - Deadline for physician profiles; promulgation of chapter regulations
- CHAPTER 35 - PODIATRY PRACTICE
- § 43-35-1 - Short title
- § 43-35-10 - Rules and regulations
- § 43-35-11 - License requirement; exceptions; training and practice of podiatric residents; limited temporary licenses; delegation
- § 43-35-12 - Eligibility for license
- § 43-35-13 - Issuance of license without examination
- § 43-35-14 - Examination of applicants
- § 43-35-15 - Renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements
- § 43-35-16 - Suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of license; other discipline; judicial review; reinstatement; immunity; failure of licensee to appear; voluntary surrender of license
- § 43-35-17 - Practice without license deemed public nuisance; injunctions
- § 43-35-18 - Criminal penalty
- § 43-35-2 - Purpose
- § 43-35-3 - Definitions
- § 43-35-4 - Continuation of board
- § 43-35-5 - Members of board; appointment; oath; removal
- § 43-35-6 - Eligibility for appointment to board
- § 43-35-7 - Quorum of board; conduct of business by telephone
- § 43-35-8 - Duties of division director
- § 43-35-9 - Duties of board
- CHAPTER 36 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS
- CHAPTER 37 - DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS
- § 43-37-1 - Definitions
- § 43-37-2 - Registration procedure; felony conviction; fee; renewal
- § 43-37-3 - Permanent records required; content
- § 43-37-4 - Written reports of purchases required; time of report; form; preservation; accessibility
- § 43-37-5 - Local requirements
- § 43-37-6 - Unlawful acts; penalty
- § 43-37-7 - Exemptions
- CHAPTER 38 - OPERATORS OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES
- § 43-38-1 - Short title
- § 43-38-10 - Permits to carry firearms; proficiency requirement; exemption from specified laws; denial, refusal to renew, and suspension of permits; effect of license suspension and restoration
- § 43-38-10.1 - Training instructors and training programs
- § 43-38-11 - Denial, revocation, or sanction of licenses and registrations; action by board; judicial review
- § 43-38-11.1 - Suspension of license, registration, or weapons permit
- § 43-38-12 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-38-13 - Arrest powers of licensees and registrants
- § 43-38-14 - Exceptions to operation of chapter; local regulation
- § 43-38-14.1 - Restrictions on local business licenses
- § 43-38-15 - Applicability of chapter
- § 43-38-16 - Penalty
- § 43-38-17 - Termination
- § 43-38-2 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-38-3 - Definitions
- § 43-38-4 - Creation of board; members; secretary; records; general powers and duties
- § 43-38-5 - Licensure and registration of persons practicing for one year on July 1, 1981
- § 43-38-6 - Licenses; qualifications; criminal records; fingerprints; bond, insurance, or net worth affidavit; display of license; suspension; temporary permits; license recognition agreements
- § 43-38-7 - Licensing of armed employees; qualifications; continuing education; fingerprints; license card; suspension
- § 43-38-7.1 - Registration records of unarmed security employees; fingerprint identification of prospective registrants
- § 43-38-8 - Temporary employees
- § 43-38-9 - Disposition of applicants' fingerprints
- CHAPTER 39 - PSYCHOLOGISTS
- § 43-39-1 - Definitions
- § 43-39-10 - Reciprocity
- § 43-39-11 - Recordation of licenses; clerk's fees; report by clerk to joint-secretary
- § 43-39-12 - Biennial renewal of licenses
- § 43-39-13 - Denial, revocation, suspension, and reinstatement of licenses; other disciplinary actions; hearings; appeals
- § 43-39-14 - Temporary and provisional licenses
- § 43-39-15 - Continuing education
- § 43-39-16 - Privileged communications
- § 43-39-17 - Use of title "psychologist."
- § 43-39-18 - Injunctions against violators
- § 43-39-19 - Penalty
- § 43-39-2 - Creation of board of examiners; immunity
- § 43-39-20 - Immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain good faith actions
- § 43-39-3 - Appointment to board; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal
- § 43-39-4 - Oath of office; certificate of appointment
- § 43-39-5 - Officers; meetings; seal; procedures; expenses
- § 43-39-6 - Authority of board to establish code of conduct and of ethics, administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony; issuance of licenses; enforcement of chapter
- § 43-39-7 - Practicing without a license; use of title; exceptions
- § 43-39-8 - Application for license; qualifications
- § 43-39-9 - Examination of applicants
- CHAPTER 39A - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
- § 43-39A-1 - Short title
- § 43-39A-10 - Wall certificates and pocket cards; disclosure of classification and number
- § 43-39A-11 - Fees for examination, activation, and renewal; reactivation of lapsed or inactive appraiser classifications; fees for schools operating approved courses; penalty fees; federal registry
- § 43-39A-12 - Disposition of fees collected
- § 43-39A-13 - Power of board to regulate issuance of appraiser classifications and registrations, discipline appraisers, regulate courses, and establish standards for appraisals and appraisal manage
- § 43-39A-14 - Required conduct of applicants; refusal of classification; imposition of sanctions; revocation of classification; noncompliance with child support orders; borrowers in default
- § 43-39A-14.1 - Requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a real estate appraisal management company
- § 43-39A-15 - Hearings in accordance with "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-39A-16 - Notification by appraiser of change of address; professional corporations
- § 43-39A-17 - Civil actions
- § 43-39A-18 - Penalties for violations; unfair trade practices; civil judgments
- § 43-39A-18.1 - Alternative disciplinary procedures; citations
- § 43-39A-19 - Use of title or terms denoting appraiser classification; federally related transactions; no issuance of classification to business entity
- § 43-39A-2 - Definitions
- § 43-39A-20 - Use of appraiser as disinterested third party for rendering unbiased valuation or analysis; "specialized services"; contingent fees
- § 43-39A-21 - Hearings on imposition of sanctions against appraisers; judicial review
- § 43-39A-22 - Investigations; subpoenas; confidentiality; access to records; publication of names of disciplined appraisers and schools; closed meetings
- § 43-39A-22.1 - Conviction data defined; fingerprint records check; disclosure
- § 43-39A-23 - Injunctions
- § 43-39A-24 - Unlawful to operate without appraiser classification; exceptions
- § 43-39A-25 - Certain actions relating to appraisal activity as constituting crimes; cease and desist orders; fine
- § 43-39A-26 - Penalty
- § 43-39A-27 - Termination
- § 43-39A-3 - Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board; membership; qualifications; recusal for conflict of interest; terms; removal; meetings; compensation
- § 43-39A-4 - Fees
- § 43-39A-4.1 - Rules and regulations
- § 43-39A-5 - Status of appraiser classification issued by board to employee of commission
- § 43-39A-6 - Seal; records
- § 43-39A-7 - Applications for appraiser classification; registration; confidentiality
- § 43-39A-8 - Establishment of appraiser classifications complying with federal law; continuing education courses required for renewal of classification; approval of instructors
- § 43-39A-9 - Requirements for nonresident applicants; service of process; reciprocity; temporary permits
- CHAPTER 40 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS
- § 43-40-1 - Definitions
- § 43-40-10 - Requirements for firm to be granted broker's license
- § 43-40-11 - Form of license
- § 43-40-12 - Fees; inactive status; licensure of broker as salesperson; penalty fees; extension of renewal period
- § 43-40-13 - Disposition of fees collected under chapter
- § 43-40-14 - Power of commission to issue, revoke, or suspend licenses and censure licensees; power to enter contracts; retention of funds
- § 43-40-15 - Grant, revocation, or suspension of licenses; other sanctions; surrender or lapse; conviction; noncompliance with child support order; borrowers in default
- § 43-40-16 - Refusal to issue licenses; hearings; judicial review
- § 43-40-17 - Revocation or suspension of license issued to partnership, limited liability company, or corporation
- § 43-40-18 - Management of firm and licensed affiliates; compliance with local ordinances
- § 43-40-19 - Change of place of business; transfer of salesperson, associate broker, or community association manager
- § 43-40-2 - Creation of commission; members; meetings; recusal for conflict of interest; removal; compensation; annual report; budget unit
- § 43-40-20 - Trust or escrow checking account for real estate business; when entitled to commission
- § 43-40-21 - Violations involving real estate accounts; report to Attorney General; injunctions; appointment of receiver
- § 43-40-22 - Real estate education, research, and recovery fund; revocation of license upon court order for payment from fund; subrogation
- § 43-40-22.1 - Fidelity bond or insurance requirements for broker providing community management services
- § 43-40-23 - Applicability of county or municipal license, occupational, or professional taxes
- § 43-40-24 - Requisites for maintenance of action under chapter
- § 43-40-25 - Violations by licensees, schools, and instructors; sanctions; unfair trade practices
- § 43-40-25.1 - Completion of certain forms not practice of law; contents of certain forms
- § 43-40-25.2 - Alternative disciplinary procedures; citations
- § 43-40-26 - Hearings before commission; judicial review
- § 43-40-27 - Investigation of complaints; subpoenas; confidentiality; publication of licensee name upon revocation or suspension; closed meetings
- § 43-40-27.1 - Conviction data
- § 43-40-28 - Injunctive actions
- § 43-40-29 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-40-3 - Determination of fees by commission
- § 43-40-3.1 - Rules and regulations
- § 43-40-30 - Acting without a license; cease and desist order; judicial review; effect of Code section on other remedies
- § 43-40-30.1 - Employer-employee or broker-independent contractor relationships between licensees
- § 43-40-30.2 - Broker's license granted to corporation, partnership, or limited liability company engaged in providing community association management services; qualifications of qualifying broker
- § 43-40-31 - Penalty
- § 43-40-32 - Termination
- § 43-40-4 - Office of commissioner; qualifications; restrictions; staff; oath; duties and powers; reimbursement
- § 43-40-5 - Status of license of commissioner and commission employees
- § 43-40-6 - Seal; records
- § 43-40-7 - Application for licenses; confidentiality
- § 43-40-8 - Qualifications of licensees; course of study for licensed salespersons; lapse; reinstatement; renewal; continuing education; standards for courses
- § 43-40-9 - Nonresident licensees; service of process; reciprocity; contracts with licensed Georgia brokers
- CHAPTER 41 - RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS
- § 43-41-1 - Legislative findings
- § 43-41-10 - Reprimand, revocation, or other corrective actions authorized; issuance of stop-work orders; adoption of rules and regulations; lifting of suspension
- § 43-41-11 - Effect of licensure
- § 43-41-12 - Penalty for violating provisions; architect or engineer utilizing nonlicensed personnel
- § 43-41-13 - Issuance of restraining order and injunction to restrain against further violations
- § 43-41-14 - Role of building inspectors; penalty for noncompliance with chapter; posting of requirements
- § 43-41-15 - Death of contractor; notifications; completion of work
- § 43-41-16 - Grounds for revocation of license; authorized action by division in event of wrongdoing; interest and penalties; continuing education as requirement for resumption of standing
- § 43-41-17 - Effective date of licensing and sanctioning provisions; unenforceable contracts; compliance with county or municipal requirements; exemption for DOT contractors; other exceptions
- § 43-41-2 - Definitions
- § 43-41-3 - Creation of State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; membership; divisions; vacancies; qualifications; terms; meetings
- § 43-41-4 - Appointment of members; chairperson; meetings and quorums; assistance from professional licensing boards division
- § 43-41-5 - Board meetings; power of board and its divisions; investigations; immunity from liability; failure to appear at hearing; voluntary surrender of license; application; subpoenas
- § 43-41-6 - Application and appropriate fee; eligibility for licensure as residential-basic contractor, residential-light commercial contractor, general contractor; examination of qualified applican
- § 43-41-7 - Written warranties required
- § 43-41-8 - Eligibility for licensure without examination; reciprocity; burden upon applicant
- § 43-41-9 - Licensing of individuals and organizations; joint ventures treated uniquely; notification to division of changes; separation of sole qualifying agent; disciplinary actions taken against
- CHAPTER 42 - REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL SANITARIANS
- CHAPTER 43 - SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS
- CHAPTER 43A - SNOW SKIING SAFETY
- § 43-43A-1 - Definitions
- § 43-43A-2 - Use of passenger tramway; passenger rules
- § 43-43A-3 - Sign system; inspection; explanation of signs and symbols; warning signs; degree of difficulty signs
- § 43-43A-4 - Warning notice
- § 43-43A-5 - Motorized snow grooming vehicles; requirements
- § 43-43A-6 - Revocation of skiing privileges
- § 43-43A-7 - Duties and responsibilities of each skier; assumption of risk
- § 43-43A-8 - Visual inspections; assumption of risk
- CHAPTER 44 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS
- § 43-44-1 - Short title
- § 43-44-10 - Issuance of license
- § 43-44-10.1 - Speech-language pathology aides; determination of minimum requirements
- § 43-44-11 - Licensure in specialty; provisional and inactive licenses; renewal
- § 43-44-12 - Advertising by licensees
- § 43-44-13 - Investigatory and disciplinary authority of the board
- § 43-44-14 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-44-15 - Effect of other laws
- § 43-44-16 - Penalties
- § 43-44-17 - Effect on activities of employers acting under Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
- § 43-44-18 - Note
- § 43-44-2 - Declaration of purpose
- § 43-44-3 - Definitions
- § 43-44-4 - Creation of board; effect on prior board; composition; appointment; vacancies; terms of office; removal of members; liability for official acts
- § 43-44-5 - Meetings; officers; reimbursement of members
- § 43-44-6 - General powers and duties of board
- § 43-44-7 - License required; exemptions; posting license
- § 43-44-8 - Requirements for licensure; continuing validity of licenses; renewal of licenses
- § 43-44-9 - Reciprocity; holders of Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
- CHAPTER 45 - PERSONS ENGAGED IN STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
- § 43-45-1 - Short title
- § 43-45-10 - Registration of employees and agents; registration certificates; employee training
- § 43-45-11 - Transfer of licenses, certifications, and registrations; procedure upon change of status of licensee
- § 43-45-12 - Suspension, cancellation, and revocation of licenses, certifications, and registrations; unlawful acts
- § 43-45-13 - Restrictions on advertising
- § 43-45-14 - Designation of resident agents by nonresident licensees and certified operators
- § 43-45-15 - Issuance of business license by municipalities or other political subdivisions; local business license fees and occupation taxes
- § 43-45-16 - Promulgation of regulations
- § 43-45-17 - Enforcement authority of Commissioner
- § 43-45-18 - Applicability of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 43-45-19 - Inspection of licensees' records by Commissioner
- § 43-45-2 - Definitions
- § 43-45-20 - Injunctions
- § 43-45-21 - Exceptions to operation of chapter
- § 43-45-22 - Authority to refuse license to applicant convicted of violation of chapter
- § 43-45-23 - Interference with or obstruction of inspector
- § 43-45-24 - Engaging in pest control business without a license; engaging in field work or soliciting accounts without registering or obtaining certification
- § 43-45-24.1 - Civil penalty; negotiated settlements; hearings and procedure; disposition of penalties; judicial review; judgments
- § 43-45-25 - Penalty
- § 43-45-26 - Termination
- § 43-45-3 - Creation of commission; composition; vacancies; number of members who may represent a single business entity
- § 43-45-4 - Terms of office; eligibility of member to succeed himself
- § 43-45-5 - Election of officers; action by vote of four members; meetings
- § 43-45-6 - Reimbursement of commission members
- § 43-45-7 - Commissioner as secretary of commission
- § 43-45-8 - General powers and duties of commission
- § 43-45-9 - Examination for certification as an operator; evidence from applicants as to employment of qualified operators; insurance requirements; required statements in contracts for service
- CHAPTER 46 - TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
- § 43-46-1 - Short title
- § 43-46-2 - "Transient merchant" defined
- § 43-46-3 - Prerequisites to engaging in business as a transient merchant
- § 43-46-4 - Filing application for license with county authorities; contents; fee; transfer of license; scope of license
- § 43-46-5 - Registered agents for receipt of process, notice, or demands; procedure if no registered agent designated
- § 43-46-6 - Exceptions to licensing requirements
- § 43-46-7 - Penalty; violation of chapter as constituting an unfair or deceptive act
- CHAPTER 47 - USED MOTOR VEHICLE AND USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS DEALERS
- § 43-47-1 - Short title
- § 43-47-10 - Investigation of licensees by board; suspension or revocation of license; other sanctions
- § 43-47-11 - Hearings before board as to suspension of or revocation of licenses
- § 43-47-11.1 - Registration with commissioner of motor vehicle safety; application for dealer's registration plate
- § 43-47-12 - Maintenance of records by licensees; possession of vehicle or parts as evidence of purchase for resale
- § 43-47-13 - Local regulation and licensing
- § 43-47-14 - Fines for violation of chapter
- § 43-47-15 - Compliance with "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" required
- § 43-47-16 - Licensees to furnish certain information to purchasers
- § 43-47-17 - Consent to inspection as condition of licensure
- § 43-47-18 - Impoundment of used vehicles displayed for sale at unlicensed facilities
- § 43-47-19 - Sales on consignment basis
- § 43-47-2 - Definitions
- § 43-47-20 - Prior rules remain valid
- § 43-47-21 - Civil penalty; civil actions; right of private action; persons already licensed to make changes at time of renewal of license
- § 43-47-22 - Penalty; injunctions
- § 43-47-3 - Creation of board; composition; terms of office; vacancies; election of chairperson; divisions
- § 43-47-4 - Division director as secretary of board
- § 43-47-5 - Reimbursement of board members
- § 43-47-6 - General powers and duties of board
- § 43-47-7 - Required license; records
- § 43-47-8 - License applications; prerequisites; license fees; renewal; training or test; supplemental licenses; bonds; insurance; suspension for conviction or false statement; meetings
- § 43-47-8.1 - Penalty
- § 43-47-8.2 - Place of business; temporary sites; penalties
- § 43-47-9 - Contents of licenses; display of licenses; endorsement of change of business location on licenses
- CHAPTER 48 - USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS DEALERS, DISMANTLERS, AND REBUILDERS AND SALVAGE DEALERS
- CHAPTER 49 - DEALERS IN USED WATCHES
- § 43-49-1 - Purpose of chapter
- § 43-49-2 - "Secondhand watch" defined
- § 43-49-3 - Identifying tags affixed to secondhand watches; advertisements and displays as to secondhand watches
- § 43-49-4 - Invoice of sale for secondhand watch; filing of duplicate invoice by vendor; inspection by prosecuting attorney
- § 43-49-5 - Penalty
- CHAPTER 50 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
- CHAPTER 51 - WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AND LABORATORY ANALYSTS
- § 43-51-1 - Short title
- § 43-51-10 - Classification of public water supply systems and wastewater treatment plants
- § 43-51-11 - Provision by state agencies operating and maintaining facilities of at least one licensed operator in each departmental district
- § 43-51-12 - Permit conditions
- § 43-51-13 - Application by director for injunctive relief authorized; judgment
- § 43-51-14 - Penalty
- § 43-51-15 - Termination
- § 43-51-2 - Definitions
- § 43-51-3 - Creation of board; members; qualifications; terms; vacancies; expenses; meetings; officers
- § 43-51-4 - Division director as administrative agent of board
- § 43-51-5 - Adoption of rules and regulations by board
- § 43-51-6 - Certification of operators of water or wastewater treatment plants and laboratory analysts; renewal; continuing education; training period
- § 43-51-6.1 - Establishment of Class IV classifications; certification; renewal; course of training
- § 43-51-7 - Examinations
- § 43-51-8 - Reciprocity
- § 43-51-9 - Revocation and suspension of certificates; hearing