O.C.G.A.

43-1A-2 (2019)

Legislative intent

✓ O.C.G.A.: 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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The General Assembly finds that the need for and the effectiveness of establishing occupational licensure and certification in this state has not been systematically evaluated. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that no programs of licensure and certification shall hereafter be imposed upon any profession or business unless required for the safety and well-being of the citizens of this state. It is the further purpose of this chapter to authorize the periodic review of existing regulatory entities to ensure that the authority of such regulatory entities is applicable and necessary with relation to the current professional and business conditions of this state. Any actions of the council pursuant to this chapter are solely recommendations and shall be nonbinding.

History

Code 1981, § 43-1A-2, enacted by Ga. L.

1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2008–2008 · leading case: Phillip M. Branch, Sr. v. Shirley Franklin, 285 F. App'x 573 (11th Cir. 2008).
Phillip M. Branch, Sr. v. Shirley Franklin, 285 F. App'x 573 (11th Cir. 2008). · cites it 2× “Branch also asserted various state law claims, including that the City’s dress code violated O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1A-2, 43-1A-6, and 36-35-3(a) and Article 6, § 1, Paragraph 1 of the Georgia Constitution, as well as claims that (1) his rights under 5 U.”
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