O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 43-19-6 (2019)

General powers and duties of board

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In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the board shall:

(1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations which may be reasonably necessary for this chapter and the regulation of proceedings before the board. The board and all of its rules, regulations, and procedures are subject to and shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”;

(2) Adopt and have an official seal;

(3) Issue, renew, and reinstate the certificates of duly qualified persons;

(4) Initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter;

(5) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter;

(6) Adopt a code of professional conduct; and

(7) Have such other powers and duties as are necessary to effectuate this chapter.

History

Code 1933, § 84-2517A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 842117A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 603, § 3. Administrative rules and regulations. Rules of the profession, Official Compi-

lation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, Chapter 265-1 et seq.

Annotations

Administrative Rules and Regulations. - Rules of the profession, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, Chapter 265-1 et seq.