2018 Georgia Code Annotated

TITLE 43 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

Chap.

• 1. General Provisions, 43-1-1 through 43-1-33.
• 1A. Occupational Regulation Legislation Review, 43-1A-1 through 43-1A-9.
• 1B. Patient Self-Referral, 43-1B-1 through 43-1B-8.
• 1C. Georgia Professional Regulation Reform, 43-1C-1 through 43-1C-3.
• 2. Audit of Regulatory Agencies, 43-2-1 through 43-2-5.
• 3. Accountants, 43-3-1 through 43-3-38.
• 4. Architects, 43-4-1 through 43-4-37.
• 4A. Athlete Agents, 43-4A-1 through 43-4A-20.
• 4B. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, 43-4B-1 through 43-4B-55.
• 5. Athletic Trainers, 43-5-1 through 43-5-15.
• 6. Auctioneers, 43-6-1 through 43-6-26.
• 7. Barbers, 43-7-1 through 43-7-27. [Repealed], 43-7-1 through 43-7-27.
• 7A. Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. [Redesignated as Chapter 10A], 43-7A-1 through 43-7A-24.
• 8. Operators of Billiard Rooms, 43-8-1 through 43-8-3.
• 8A. Professional Boxing, 43-8A-1 through 43-8A-100. [Repealed], 43-8A-1 through 43-8A-100.
• 8B. State Board of Cemeterians, 43-8B-1 through 43-8B-7.
• 9. Chiropractors, 43-9-1 through 43-9-20.
• 10. Barbers and Cosmetologists, 43-10-1 through 43-10-20.
• 10A. Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, 43-10A-1 through 43-10A-24.
• 11. Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants, 43-11-1 through 43-11-82.
• 11A. Dietetics Practice Act, 43-11A-1 through 43-11A-19.
• 12. Disabled Veterans and Blind Persons Engaging in Peddling, Operating Businesses, or Practicing Professions, 43-12-1 through 43-12-9.
• 12A. Ignition Interlock Device Providers, 43-12A-1 through 43-12A-9.
• 13. Instructors in Driver Training and Operators of Driver Training Schools, 43-13-1 through 43-13-11.
• 14. Electrical Contractors, Plumbers, Conditioned Air Contractors, Low-voltage Contractors, and Utility Contractors, 43-14-1 through 43-14-18.
• 15. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 43-15-1 through 43-15-31.
• 16. Firearms Dealers, 43-16-1 through 43-16-12.
• 17. Charitable Solicitations, 43-17-1 through 43-17-23.
• 18. Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, and Crematories, 43-18-1 through 43-18-108.
• 19. Geologists, 43-19-1 through 43-19-28.
• 20. Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, 43-20-1 through 43-20-21.
• 20A. Regulation of Private Immigration Assistance Services, 43-20A-1 through 43-20A-21.
• 21. Operators of Hotels, Inns, and Roadhouses, 43-21-1 through 43-21-62.
• 21A. Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety Profession Recognition and Title Protection, 43-21A-1 through 43-21A-10.
• 22. Junk Dealers, 43-22-1 through 43-22-5.
• 22A. Lactation Consultant Practice, 43-22A-1 through 43-22A-13.
• 23. Landscape Architects, 43-23-1 through 43-23-20.
• 24. Librarians, 43-24-1 through 43-24-7.
• 24A. Massage Therapy Practice, 43-24A-1 through 43-24A-24.
• 25. Operators of Motor Vehicle Racetracks, 43-25-1 through 43-25-10.
• 25A. Music Therapy, 43-25A-1 through 43-25A-8.
• 26. Nurses, 43-26-1 through 43-26-65.
• 27. Nursing Home Administrators, 43-27-1 through 43-27-12.
• 28. Occupational Therapists, 43-28-1 through 43-28-17.
• 29. Dispensing Opticians, 43-29-1 through 43-29-22.
• 30. Optometrists, 43-30-1 through 43-30-15.
• 31. Pecan Dealers and Processors, 43-31-1 through 43-31-8. [Repealed], 43-31-1 through 43-31-8.
• 32. Peddlers and Itinerant Traders, 43-32-1 through 43-32-7. [Repealed], 43-32-1 through 43-32-7.
• 33. Physical Therapists, 43-33-1 through 43-33-21.
• 34. Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice, 43-34-1 through 43-34-290.
• 34A. Patient Right to Know, 43-34A-1 through 43-34A-9.
• 35. Podiatry Practice, 43-35-1 through 43-35-18.
• 36. Polygraph Examiners, 43-36-1 through 43-36-22. [Repealed].
• 37. Dealers in Precious Metals and Gems, 43-37-1 through 43-37-7.
• 38. Operators of Private Detective Businesses and Private Security Businesses, 43-38-1 through 43-38-17.
• 39. Psychologists, 43-39-1 through 43-39-20.
• 39A. Real Estate Appraisers, 43-39A-1 through 43-39A-27.
• 40. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, 43-40-1 through 43-40-32.
• 41. Residential and General Contractors, 43-41-1 through 43-41-19.
• 42. Registered Professional Sanitarians, 43-42-1 through 43-42-14. [Repealed], 43-42-1 through 43-42-14.
• 43. Scrap Metal Processors, 43-43-1 through 43-43-5.
• 43A. Snow Skiing Safety, 43-43A-1 through 43-43A-8.
• 44. Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists, 43-44-1 through 43-44-18.
• 45. Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control, 43-45-1 through 43-45-26.
• 46. Transient Merchants, 43-46-1 through 43-46-7.
• 47. Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, 43-47-1 through 43-47-22.
• 48. Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, Dismantlers, and Rebuilders and Salvage Dealers, 43-48-1 through 43-48-21. [Repealed].
• 49. Dealers in Used Watches, 43-49-1 through 43-49-5.
• 50. Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, 43-50-1 through 43-50-110.
• 51. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, 43-51-1 through 43-51-15.

Chapter 1. General Provisions, 43-1-1 through 43-1-33.

• 43-1-1. Definitions.
• 43-1-2. Appointment and general powers of division director; members and meetings of professional licensing boards; examination standards; roster of licensees; funding.
• 43-1-3. Duties of division director; serving notice or process on boards through division director.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 43-1-9. Point credit for veterans taking examinations given by professional licensing boards.
• 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 Administrative Procedure Act; subpoena powers; disciplinary actions; judicial review; reinstatement; investigations; complaints; surrender; probationary license.
• 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.
• 43-1-20. 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 certain medical services; automatic repeal [Repealed].
• 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.
• 43-1-30. Collection of work force and demographic data; procedure for collection and utilization [Repealed].
• 43-1-31. Expiration of professional licenses of service members on active duty outside of state.
• 43-1-32. Limitations on licensure requirements for physicians and dentists; conditioning of licensing upon participation in public or private health insurance plans prohibited.
• 43-1-33. Identification by health care practitioners to patients with regard to their license; short title; legislative findings; definitions; requirements for advertisements and signage; applicability; violations.
• 43-1-34. Military spouses and veterans licensure.

• 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.

• 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 [Repealed].
• 43-1B-8. Exception for health care providers with interest in health service regulated by federal law.

• 43-1C-1. Short title.
• 43-1C-2. Definitions.
• 43-1C-3. Executive oversight of professional licensing boards.

Chapter 2. Audit of Regulatory Agencies, 43-2-1 through 43-2-5.

• 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 through 43-3-38.

• 43-3-1. Short title.
• 43-3-2. Definitions.
• 43-3-3. State Board of Accountancy; powers and duties; division within State Accounting Office; executive director selection and compensation; venue.
• 43-3-4. Membership of board; terms; removal; expense reimbursement.
• 43-3-5. Chairperson and secretary of board; meetings; seal; records of proceedings; appointment of committees and employees.
• 43-3-6. Duties of executive director.
• 43-3-7. Fees authorized.
• 43-3-8. Rules and regulations; notice; hearings.
• 43-3-9. Requirements for certificate of certified public accountant; disclosure of commissions from sale of insurance or financial products.
• 43-3-10. Examinations for certified public accountants.
• 43-3-11. Certificate holder as "certified public accountant" or "public accountant".
• 43-3-12. Reciprocity for certified public accountants.
• 43-3-13. Individuals holding certified public accountant certificates, live permits, or licenses as of July 1, 2014.
• 43-3-14. Application for certification by nonresidents.
• 43-3-15. Foreign registered accountant.
• 43-3-16. Licensure requirements for firms practicing public accountancy.
• 43-3-17. Renewal of firm license.
• 43-3-18. Issuance of license to practice accountancy; substantial equivalency practice privilege for nonresidents.
• 43-3-19. Continuing professional education requirements.
• 43-3-20. Investigations; admissibility of records; filing of complaint; immunity; hearing.
• 43-3-21. Revocation or refusal to grant or renew license; immunity.
• 43-3-22. Revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew firm license.
• 43-3-23. Adjudicative hearings before board.
• 43-3-23.1. Redesignated.
• 43-3-23.2 and 43-3-23.3. [Repealed].
• 43-3-24. Sanctions; probation.
• 43-3-24.1. Cease and desist order.
• 43-3-25. Civil penalty.
• 43-3-25.1. Confidentiality of applicant information.
• 43-3-26. Authority of executive director to provide information regarding past or pending investigation of applicant.
• 43-3-27. Notification of conviction; time limit; suspension.
• 43-3-28. Reinstatement of certification; modification of suspension of license or substantial equivalent practice privileges.
• 43-3-29. Ownership of accountants' working papers; confidentiality of communications to accountants; peer review not subject to discovery.
• 43-3-29.1. Sanctions [Repealed].
• 43-3-30. Injunctions; assistance of Attorney General; evidentiary matters.
• 43-3-31. Use of titles or devices; false or fraudulent claims; regulation of solicitation of employment.
• 43-3-32. Exceptions to operation of chapter.
• 43-3-33. Service member; license expiration.
• 43-3-34. Criminal penalty.
• 43-3-35. Redesignated.
• 43-3-36. Redesignated.
• 43-3-36.1. Exempted licensees [Repealed].
• 43-3-37. Use of acquired materials in civil action [Repealed].

Chapter 4. Architects, 43-4-1 through 43-4-37.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 43-4-1. Definitions.
• 43-4-2. Creation of board; composition; qualifications of members; terms of office; vacancies.
• 43-4-3. Oath of office.
• 43-4-4. Election of board president and vice president.
• 43-4-5. Maintenance of record of board's proceedings by division director.
• 43-4-6. Reimbursement of board members.
• 43-4-7. Authority to confer with similar boards of other states and to attend meetings and conferences.
• 43-4-8. Enforcement of chapter; payment of expenses.
• 43-4-9. Adoption of rules, regulations, and standards of conduct; utilization of Internet.
• 43-4-10. Compliance with requirements of article; practice of architecture by firms, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
• 43-4-11. Qualifications of applicants for examination or certificate of registration; regulatory authority.
• 43-4-12. Certificate of registration; registration required; professional development requirements for renewal.
• 43-4-13. Suspension or revocation of certificate; reprimand; hearing; reinstatement.
• 43-4-14. Practice of architecture; qualifications and registration; exempt structures and persons; design-build contracts; predesign services; construction contract administration services.
• 43-4-15. Enforcement of chapter by officials responsible for enforcing building construction codes.
• 43-4-16. Architect seal; documents required to be sealed; requirements to be met before being sealed; assumption of responsibility; notation if not furnishing construction administration; violation and penalties; documents prepared by registered interior designer.
• 43-4-17. Unlawful practice of architecture; enforcement; injunctions.
• 43-4-17.1. Redesignated.
• 43-4-18. Cease and desist orders; violations; notice and hearing; judicial review.
• 43-4-19. Issuance of restraining order or injunction.

Article 2 Registered Interior Designers.

• 43-4-30. "Registered interior designer" defined.
• 43-4-31. Duty of State Board of Architects and Interior Designers to grant certificates and administer provisions of article; registry.
• 43-4-32. Application for certificate of registration; requirements; term of certificate; renewal.
• 43-4-33. Form of certificate of registration; seal.
• 43-4-34. Scope of practice; effect on practice of architecture and interior decoration.
• 43-4-35. Applicability of provisions of Chapter 1 of this title.
• 43-4-36. Registration of persons certified or registered in other states or foreign countries.
• 43-4-37. Unlawful use of title "registered interior designer."

• 43-4A-1. Short title.
• 43-4A-2. Definitions.
• 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. Redesignated.
• 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.
• 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. Redesignated.
• 43-4A-17. Civil penalty.
• 43-4A-18. Damages to educational institution; recovery.
• 43-4A-19. Uniformity in application between states.
• 43-4A-20. Electronic signatures.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 43-4B-1. Definitions.
• 43-4B-2. Application.
• 43-4B-3. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; membership; medical advisory panel; reimbursement of members.
• 43-4B-4. Authority of commission; inspectors; prefight physicals; investigations; promotion of amateur boxing; identification cards for boxers; boxing registry; financial backing of professional events; tax payments.
• 43-4B-5. Secretary of commission.
• 43-4B-6. Commission meetings.
• 43-4B-7. Rules and regulations governing professional boxing.
• 43-4B-8. Prohibited compensation to commission members.

Article 2 Licensing and Participatory Requirements.

• 43-4B-10. Promoter's license and match permit requirements; applications; performance bond; fees.
• 43-4B-11. Required licenses for boxers and nonboxing participants; prerequisites to licenses.
• 43-4B-12. Registry requirements for boxers; identification card; fees.
• 43-4B-13. Authority to refuse to grant or to revoke or suspend license; fines; revoking suspension.
• 43-4B-14. Prequalification requirements for events.
• 43-4B-15. Alcohol and drug use prohibited.
• 43-4B-16. Building standards and regulations for matches.
• 43-4B-17. Age requirements; stricter standards for boxers over age 50.
• 43-4B-18. Jurisdiction of commission.
• 43-4B-19. Proceedings for violations of article.
• 43-4B-20. Report by promoter required; pay preview promoters; tax payment; falsifying report.
• 43-4B-21. Injunctions; penalty for violations of article; unarmed combat.

Article 3 Ticket Brokers.

• 43-4B-25. Authority to resell tickets; service charges.
• 43-4B-26. Requirements.
• 43-4B-27. Disqualification for felony conviction.
• 43-4B-28. Resale by ticket brokers; disclosure requirements; sale and resale restrictions; refunds.
• 43-4B-29. Resale of tickets by original purchaser; charitable organizations.
• 43-4B-29.1. Resale within zone authorized by the event organizer and the venue owner or operator.
• 43-4B-30. County and municipal ordinances.
• 43-4B-31. Violation of article a misdemeanor.
• 43-4B-32. Powers of commission upon violation of article.

Article 4 Regulation of Martial Arts and Wrestling.

• 43-4B-50. Authority and duties of the commission with regard to licensure, exemption from licensure, and regulation.
• 43-4B-51. Fees.
• 43-4B-52. Requirements for matches, contests, and exhibitions.
• 43-4B-53. Prohibited activities for felons or persons convicted of crime of moral turpitude.
• 43-4B-54. Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses or permits; fines.
• 43-4B-55. Exemptions.

Chapter 5. Athletic Trainers, 43-5-1 through 43-5-15.

• 43-5-1. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 6. Auctioneers, 43-6-1 through 43-6-26.

• 43-6-1. Definitions.
• 43-6-2. Creation of commission; composition; terms of office; qualifications of members.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 43-6-6. Seal.
• 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; registration for companies conducting auctions; restrictions as to sales of real property.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 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.
• 43-6-20. Effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on licenses of apprentice auctioneers [Repealed].
• 43-6-21. Notification of change of business address.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 8. Operators of Billiard Rooms, 43-8-1 through 43-8-3.

• 43-8-1. Definitions.
• 43-8-2. Local governing authority to license and regulate billiard rooms.
• 43-8-3. Applicability of chapter to billiard rooms operated by religious orders, charitable institutions, and clubs.

• 43-8B-1. Short title.
• 43-8B-2. Definitions.
• 43-8B-3. Declaration of purpose.
• 43-8B-4. Establishment of board.
• 43-8B-5. Number and terms of members; appointments; vacancies; removal.
• 43-8B-6. Election of president of board; meetings; reimbursement; inspectors.
• 43-8B-7. Powers and duties; rules and regulations; seal.

Chapter 9. Chiropractors, 43-9-1 through 43-9-20.

• 43-9-1. Definitions.
• 43-9-2. Creation of board; members; qualifications; residence requirements; terms.
• 43-9-3. Terms of office of board members; vacancies.
• 43-9-4. Meetings; seal; rules and regulations; election of officers; oath of office; certificate of appointment.
• 43-9-5. Reimbursement of board members.
• 43-9-6. Removal of board members.
• 43-9-6.1. Scope of board's authority.
• 43-9-7. Qualifications of applicants for license to practice chiropractic.
• 43-9-7.1. Temporary licenses.
• 43-9-7.2. Persons excepted from application of chapter.
• 43-9-8. Examination.
• 43-9-9. Reciprocity.
• 43-9-10. Recordation of licenses [Repealed].
• 43-9-10.1. Display of license; notification of address change.
• 43-9-11. Biennial renewal of licenses; continuing education requirement.
• 43-9-12. Refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses; subpoenas; other discipline; judicial review; reinstatement; voluntary surrender of license; injunctions; statement of complaint.
• 43-9-12.1. Reasonable care and skill; referrals.
• 43-9-13. Hearing before board when license refused or revoked.
• 43-9-14. Record of license revocation [Repealed].
• 43-9-15. Reissuance of licenses.
• 43-9-16. Scope of practice; injury from want of reasonable degree of care is a tort.
• 43-9-17. Scope of practice of chiropractic students.
• 43-9-18. Provision of chiropractic services limited to doctors of chiropractic; construction of chapter.
• 43-9-19. Penalty.
• 43-9-20. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 10. Barbers and Cosmetologists, 43-10-1 through 43-10-20.

• 43-10-1. Definitions.
• 43-10-2. Creation of board; members, meetings, officers, and powers.
• 43-10-3. Reimbursement of board members.
• 43-10-4. Annual financial report of board [Repealed].
• 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.
• 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 licenses 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 individuals 16 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, beauty salons, and barber shops.
• 43-10-18. Home beauty shops, beauty salons, or barber shops.
• 43-10-18.1. Authorization to employ licensed barber; exemption from barbering licensure provisions [Repealed].
• 43-10-18.2. Exemption from licensing requirement for nursing home facility.
• 43-10-18.3. Serving physically disabled or infirm persons in residence, assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, or similar facility.
• 43-10-19. Penalty.
• 43-10-20. Teaching of barbering or the practice of a cosmetologist in prisons; certification of registration.

• 43-10A-1. Short title.
• 43-10A-2. Declaration of purpose.
• 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.
• 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 applicable law.
• 43-10A-18. Availability of injunction in enforcement of chapter.
• 43-10A-19. Obtaining license by fraudulent representation.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 11. Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants, 43-11-1 through 43-11-82.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 43-11-1. Definitions.
• 43-11-2. Creation of and composition of board; qualifications and voting rights of members; terms of office; vacancies; enjoining violations.
• 43-11-2.1. Administrative transfer of board to Department of Community Health; appointment of executive director; powers, duties, and functions of executive director; location of meetings and hearings; hiring of investigators; general provisions.
• 43-11-3. Election of officers.
• 43-11-4. Meetings.
• 43-11-5. Duty of members to notify executive director of address.
• 43-11-6. Expense and mileage allowances; other reimbursements.
• 43-11-7. Powers and duties of board.
• 43-11-8. Board to examine applicants, issue licenses, make bylaws and rules; seal; books and records [Repealed].
• 43-11-9. Rules and regulations affecting dental hygienists, dental assistants, or other persons.
• 43-11-10. Dental specialties.
• 43-11-11. Gathering of census data on practicing dentists and dental hygienists; standard form.
• 43-11-12. Public inspection of board records; nondisclosure of confidential records.
• 43-11-13. Service of orders and subpoenas of board; service of notice or process on executive director.
• 43-11-14. Enforcement of orders and subpoenas of board; contempt.
• 43-11-15. Enforcement of chapter.
• 43-11-16. Liability for action of peer review committee or board.
• 43-11-17. Acts which constitute the practice of dentistry.
• 43-11-18. Use of full names of practitioners.
• 43-11-19. Compliance with chapter as prerequisite to collection of fees for services.
• 43-11-20. Training and affiliated sites; clinics; licensure examination.
• 43-11-21. Conscious sedation.
• 43-11-21.1. General anesthesia.
• 43-11-21.2. Report of morbidity or mortality.
• 43-11-22. Exceptions to application of chapter.
• 43-11-23. Termination [Repealed].

Article 2 Licenses for the Practice of Dentistry.

• 43-11-40. Qualification of applicants; criminal background check.
• 43-11-41. Application for provisional license to practice dentistry by credentials; procedure; criminal background check; expiration and revocation of license.
• 43-11-42. Reciprocity; criminal background check.
• 43-11-43. Fees.
• 43-11-44. Discretionary decisions involving treatment of patients.
• 43-11-45. Registration certificates [Repealed].
• 43-11-45.1. Display of license.
• 43-11-46. Renewal of registration; cardiopulmonary resuscitation qualification.
• 43-11-46.1. Continuing education requirement; waiver.
• 43-11-47. Refusal to grant, or revocation of, licenses; disciplining licensees; subpoenas; judicial review; investigations; immunity; failure to appear; voluntary surrender.
• 43-11-48. Initiation of proceedings for violation of chapter; records.
• 43-11-49. Burden of proof as to authority to practice dentistry.
• 43-11-50. Practice of dentistry without a license.
• 43-11-51. Practicing dentistry under another's license.
• 43-11-52. Volunteers in dentistry and dental hygiene; special licensing; construction.

Article 3 Dental Hygienists.

• 43-11-70. Examination requirement; issuance of license; posting license.
• 43-11-70.1. Temporary license authorized.
• 43-11-71. Qualifications of applicants for license; criminal background check.
• 43-11-71.1. Application for license to practice dental hygiene by credentials; procedure; criminal background check; expiration of license.
• 43-11-72. Corrective action against licensee.
• 43-11-73. Renewal; cardiopulmonary resuscitation qualification.
• 43-11-73.1. Continuing education requirement; waiver; rules and regulations.
• 43-11-74. Direct supervision required; scope of duties; exceptions to required supervision for dental screenings.
• 43-11-75. Applicability of article.
• 43-11-76. Unlicensed practice of dental hygiene.

Article 4 Dental Assistants.

• 43-11-80. Acts, services, practices, and procedures authorized.
• 43-11-81. Direct supervision required.
• 43-11-82. Exceptions to application of article.

• 43-11A-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 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.

Chapter 12. Disabled Veterans and Blind Persons Engaging in Peddling, Operating Businesses, or Practicing Professions, 43-12-1 through 43-12-9.

• 43-12-1. Exemption from payment of occupation tax, administrative fee, or regulatory fee.
• 43-12-2. Qualifications; proof of blindness 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.

• General Considerations
• Limitations on Veterans' Exemption

• 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; franchising or licensing to another licensed provider; restrictions on certain individuals having stake in provider center.
• 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 through 43-13-11.

• 43-13-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 43-13-10. Exceptions to operation of chapter.
• 43-13-11. Penalty.

Chapter 14. Electrical Contractors, Plumbers, Conditioned Air Contractors, Low-voltage Contractors, and Utility Contractors, 43-14-1 through 43-14-18.

• 43-14-1. Declaration of purpose.
• 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 courses.
• 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.
• 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 taxes.
• 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. Certain military certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses.
• 43-14-16. Limited reciprocal licensing of military spouses.
• 43-14-17. Redesignated.
• 43-14-18. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 15. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 43-15-1 through 43-15-31.

• 43-15-1. Purpose of chapter.
• 43-15-2. Definitions.
• 43-15-3. Creation of board; members.
• 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.
• 43-15-10. Evaluation of engineering experience.
• 43-15-11. Professional engineer's examination.
• 43-15-12. Surveyor intern certificate; eligibility.
• 43-15-13. Professional land surveyor license; eligibility.
• 43-15-13.1. Requirements for professional land surveyors engaged in design of storm-water management plans, facilities, water distribution lines, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• 43-15-14. Examinations.
• 43-15-15. Applications for certificates, certificates of registration, and licenses.
• 43-15-16. Registration and licensure by comity.
• 43-15-17. Issuance, expiration, and renewal of certificates and certificates of registration.
• 43-15-18. Effect of certificate of registration or license.
• 43-15-19. Revocation, suspension, or denial of certificates, certificates of registration, or licenses; reprimands.
• 43-15-20. Reissuance of certificates, certificates of registration, and licenses; fee.
• 43-15-21. Temporary permit.
• 43-15-22. Registrant or licensee 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 holder of certificate, certificate of registration, or license.
• 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.
• 43-15-30. Unlawful acts.
• 43-15-31. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 16. Firearms Dealers, 43-16-1 through 43-16-12.

• 43-16-1 through 43-16-12 [Repealed].

Chapter 17. Charitable Solicitations, 43-17-1 through 43-17-23.

• 43-17-1. Short title.
• 43-17-2. Definitions.
• 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; penalty.
• 43-17-8.2. Requirement for orderly, clean, and sanitary receptacles; notice; penalty for violations.
• 43-17-9. Exemptions.
• 43-17-10. Administration of chapter.
• 43-17-11. Enforcement of chapter; investigations; subpoenas; cooperation with Attorney General, 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."
• 43-17-20. 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.

Chapter 18. Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, and Crematories, 43-18-1 through 43-18-108.

Article 1 Funeral Directors and Establishments,

Embalmers, and Crematories. Part 1

• 43-18-1. Definitions.
• 43-18-2. Declaration of policy.
• 43-18-3. Practicing without complying with article.
• 43-18-4. Unlicensed practice as constituting public nuisance; injunctions.
• 43-18-5. Unlawful acts; exemption.
• 43-18-6. Penalty.
• 43-18-7. Termination [Repealed].
• 43-18-8. Identification of body or remains of deceased; affidavit required for cremated remains.
• 43-18-9. Disposition of veterans' cremated remains.

Part 2 STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE.

• 43-18-20. Continuation of board.
• 43-18-21. Composition of board; qualifications of members; vacancies; removal of members.
• 43-18-22. Election of president; meetings; reimbursement of members; conflict of interest.
• 43-18-23. Powers and duties; rules and regulations; seal.

Part 3 LICENSES FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS.

• 43-18-40. Application for license; examination.
• 43-18-41. Qualifications of embalmer or funeral director applicants.
• 43-18-42. Reciprocity; examination upon meeting qualifications.
• 43-18-43. Biennial renewal of licenses.
• 43-18-44. Display of renewal license, wall certificate, or apprentice registration in office or place of business.
• 43-18-45. Transferability of licenses.
• 43-18-46. Grounds for denial or revocation of license or registration; other discipline.
• 43-18-47. Revocation hearing; service on licensee or applicant; revocation or restriction of license or registration.
• 43-18-48. Refusal to grant license or registration.
• 43-18-49. Reinstatement of revoked license.
• 43-18-50. Application for funeral service apprenticeship; period of apprenticeship.
• 43-18-51. Renewal of registration of apprenticeship.
• 43-18-52. Supervision and control of apprentices; reporting hours served.
• 43-18-53. Leaves of absence during apprenticeship.
• 43-18-54. Refusal to grant apprenticeship registration; grounds for suspension, revocation, limitation of, or refusal to renew registration; reregistration.
• 43-18-55. Continuing education requirements for embalmers.
• 43-18-56. Continuing education requirements for funeral directors.

Part 4 OPERATION OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND CREMATORIES.

• 43-18-70. Practice at licensed funeral establishment or crematory; facilities; living quarters.
• 43-18-71. Funeral establishments and crematories to be licensed and to employ licensed funeral director; display of name and license of funeral director.
• 43-18-72. Crematories to be licensed; equipment, facilities, and personnel; application; reports; limitation of single body in retort.
• 43-18-73. Renewal of licenses for the operation of funeral establishments and crematories; changes in ownership.
• 43-18-74. Transferability of licenses.
• 43-18-75. Inspections; suspension or revocation of license; other disciplinary actions.
• 43-18-76. Fine schedule for violation of minimum standards.
• 43-18-77. Funeral establishment or crematory temporarily without services of funeral director.
• 43-18-78. Temporary destruction of licensed funeral establishment or crematory; use of temporary location during grace period.
• 43-18-79. Death of license holder.
• 43-18-80. Authorizing agent; statement specifying disposition of cremated remains; shipment of remains.

Article 2 Contracts for Preneed Funeral Services.

• 43-18-90 through 43-18-108 [Repealed].

Chapter 19. Geologists, 43-19-1 through 43-19-28.

• 43-19-1. Short title.
• 43-19-2. Purpose of chapter.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 43-19-9. Code of professional conduct [Repealed].
• 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 [Repealed].
• 43-19-18. Certification in a specialty.
• 43-19-19. Seals.
• 43-19-20. Requirement that state and subdivisions contract only with registered geologists.
• 43-19-21. Subpoena [Repealed].
• 43-19-22. Attorney General as legal adviser.
• 43-19-23. Filing of complaints [Repealed].
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 20. Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, 43-20-1 through 43-20-21.

• 43-20-1. Short title.
• 43-20-2. Declaration of policy.
• 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.
• 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.
• 43-20-20. Penalty.
• 43-20-21. Termination [Repealed].

• 43-20A-1. Short title.
• 43-20A-2. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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-20. Licensee required to notify licensing authority within 10 days of felony conviction.
• 43-20A-21. Criminal penalties for violations.

Chapter 21. Operators of Hotels, Inns, and Roadhouses, 43-21-1 through 43-21-62.

Article 1 Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of Innkeepers.

• 43-21-1. Definitions.
• 43-21-2. Depositories for hire.
• 43-21-3. Duty of innkeeper to receive guests.
• 43-21-3.1. Notice of termination of occupancy by innkeeper.
• 43-21-3.2. Written statement of period of occupancy signed by guest; rights of innkeeper and guest under contract.
• 43-21-4. Innkeeper as depository for hire; rules governing liability.
• 43-21-5. Attachment of lien on property of guests or their agents; priorities.
• 43-21-6. Enforcement of lien created by Code Section 43-21-5.
• 43-21-7. Checks or receipts for baggage.
• 43-21-8. Liability of innkeeper for stolen goods.
• 43-21-9. Acts constituting entrustment of property to innkeeper.
• 43-21-10. Deposit of valuables by guest with innkeeper.
• 43-21-11. Limitation on liability of innkeeper when valuables deposited with him.
• 43-21-12. Presumption of failure of innkeeper to exercise extraordinary diligence upon loss of entrusted property; defenses; limitation on liability.
• 43-21-13. Defrauding innkeeper.
• 43-21-14. Proof of intent to defraud.
• 43-21-15. Posting copies of law as to fraud.
• 43-21-16. Charging of excessive rates during 1996 Olympic Games; penalties; automatic repeal [Repealed].

Article 2 Sanitary Regulations for Hotels and Inns.

• 43-21-30. Bed linens.
• 43-21-31. Screens on doors and windows.
• 43-21-32. Closets and restrooms.
• 43-21-33. Penalty.

Article 3 Roadhouses and Public Dance Halls.

• 43-21-50. License requirement.
• 43-21-51. Application for license.
• 43-21-52. Term of licenses; fees; engaging in business under an expired license.
• 43-21-53. License fee as supplemental to other licenses and taxes.
• 43-21-54. Revocation of license after conviction for violation of article; barring of issuance of new license after revocation.
• 43-21-55. Furnishing list of employees to sheriff; notice of change of ownership.
• 43-21-56. Registration of guests; maintaining register.
• 43-21-57. Injunctions.
• 43-21-58. Authority of municipality to adopt provisions of article for establishments located in municipality.
• 43-21-59. Applicability of article.
• 43-21-60. Supplemental nature of article.
• 43-21-61. Occupying rooms for immoral purposes.
• 43-21-62. Penalty.

• 43-21A-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 43-21A-10. Penalties.

Chapter 22. Junk Dealers, 43-22-1 through 43-22-5.

• 43-22-1. Definitions.
• 43-22-2. Registration with judge of probate court.
• 43-22-3. Registration fee.
• 43-22-4. Written consent to enter another's property.
• 43-22-5. Penalty.

• 43-22A-1. Short title.
• 43-22A-2. Purpose of chapter; legislative findings.
• 43-22A-3. Definitions.
• 43-22A-4. Lactation Consultant Advisory Group; membership.
• 43-22A-5. Duties of advisory group.
• 43-22A-6. Application; license.
• 43-22A-7. Requirements for application for licensure.
• 43-22A-8. Notification to applicant of acceptance or rejection.
• 43-22A-9. License as property; display; address changes; renewal; inactive status.
• 43-22A-10. Sanction.
• 43-22A-11. Use of title "licensed lactation consultant" or "licensed L.C."
• 43-22A-12. Licensing authority of Secretary; investigations; fines.
• 43-22A-13. Compliance with state and federal regulations.

Chapter 23. Landscape Architects, 43-23-1 through 43-23-20.

• 43-23-1. Definitions.
• 43-23-2. Creation of board; members.
• 43-23-3. Seal.
• 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.
• 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.
• 43-23-20. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 24. Librarians, 43-24-1 through 43-24-7.

• 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.

• 43-24A-1. Short title.
• 43-24A-2. Legislative findings and intent.
• 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.
• 43-24A-10. Applications under oath.
• 43-24A-11. Licensing examinations.
• 43-24A-12. License by reciprocity [Repealed].
• 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-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.

Chapter 25. Operators of Motor Vehicle Racetracks, 43-25-1 through 43-25-10.

• 43-25-1. "Motor vehicle" defined.
• 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.
• 43-25-10. Penalty.

• 43-25A-1. Definitions.
• 43-25A-2. Creation of Music Therapy Advisory Group; membership; terms; service.
• 43-25A-3. Meetings; public education; consultation.
• 43-25A-4. Use of title "music therapist."
• 43-25A-5. Application for music therapy license.
• 43-25A-6. Biennial renewal of license; address changes; failure to renew; inactive status of license.
• 43-25A-7. Limited waiver of examination.
• 43-25A-8. Authority of Secretary of State to investigate and act upon conduct.

Chapter 26. Nurses, 43-26-1 through 43-26-65.

Article 1 Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

• 43-26-1. Short title.
• 43-26-2. Legislative intent.
• 43-26-3. Definitions.
• 43-26-4. Georgia Board of Nursing; membership; meetings; officers.
• 43-26-5. General powers and responsibilities of board.
• 43-26-6. Use of certain titles and abbreviations by licensed nurses.
• 43-26-7. Requirements for licensure as registered professional nurse; requirements for nontraditional nursing education program.
• 43-26-8. Temporary permits.
• 43-26-9. Biennial renewal of licenses; continuing competency requirements; voluntary surrender or failure to renew license; restoration and reissuance of license.
• 43-26-9.1. Inactive status; restoration of inactive license; nurses on inactive status barred from practicing.
• 43-26-10. Practicing as a registered professional nurse without a license prohibited.
• 43-26-11. Denial or revocation of licenses; other discipline.
• 43-26-11.1. Administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetist.
• 43-26-12. Exceptions to operation of article; burden of proof.
• 43-26-13. Certain information given to the board by licensees.

Article 2 Licensed Practical Nurses.

• 43-26-30. Short title.
• 43-26-31. Purpose of article.
• 43-26-32. Definitions.
• 43-26-33. Use of titles and abbreviations by licensed practical nurses.
• 43-26-34. Board of examiners created; appointment of members; terms; filling of vacancies; meetings; reimbursement of expenses [Repealed].
• 43-26-35. Duties of board generally [Repealed].
• 43-26-36. Application for licensure; examination.
• 43-26-36.1. Fingerprint record and criminal background checks for applicants for licensure; fees.
• 43-26-37. Issuance of license upon passing examination; further educational and training requirements for applicants failing to pass examination within certain period of time.
• 43-26-38. License by endorsement; temporary permit.
• 43-26-39. Renewal of license; continuing competency requirements; voluntary surrender; application for reinstatement; temporary permit.
• 43-26-40. Refusal to grant license; revocation of license; disciplining of licensees.
• 43-26-41. Exceptions to licensure requirements; burden of proof.
• 43-26-42. Criminal violations.
• 43-26-43. Termination [Repealed].

Article 3 Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Nurses.

• 43-26-50. Definitions.
• 43-26-51. Mandatory reporting requirement for violations of grounds for discipline; no reporting requirement for knowledge obtained via privileged communications.
• 43-26-52. Institutional reporting requirements; voluntary submission to alternative to discipline program not subject to reporting requirement.
• 43-26-53. Reportable incidents.
• 43-26-54. Court order; citation for civil contempt.
• 43-26-55. Immunity from liability for good-faith reporting.

Article 4 Nurse Licensure Compact.

• 43-26-60. Short title.
• 43-26-61. Compact enacted and entered into by the State of Georgia; text of compact.
• 43-26-62. Rules and regulations.
• 43-26-63. Nurse Licensure Compact administrator.
• 43-26-64. Statutes applicable to nurses practicing under multistate license.
• 43-26-65. Applicability of article to nurses whose states have substantially similar licensure requirements.

ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Purpose

ARTICLE II Definitions

ARTICLE III General Provisions and Jurisdiction

ARTICLE IV Applications for Licensure in a Party State

ARTICLE V Additional Authorities Invested in

Party State Licensing Boards a)In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a licensing board shall have the authority to:

ARTICLE VI Coordinated Licensure Information System

and Exchange of Information a)All party states shall participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses. This system will include information on the licensure and disciplinary history of each nurse, as submitted by party states, to assist in the coordination of nurse licensure and enforcement efforts.

ARTICLE VII Establishment of the Interstate Commission of

Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators a)The party states hereby create and establish a joint public entity known as the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators.

ARTICLE VIII Rulemaking

ARTICLE IX Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Enforcement

ARTICLE X Effective Date, Withdrawal and Amendment

ARTICLE XI Construction and Severability

Chapter 27. Nursing Home Administrators, 43-27-1 through 43-27-12.

• 43-27-1. Definitions.
• 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.
• 43-27-10. Local fees.
• 43-27-11. Penalty.
• 43-27-12. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 28. Occupational Therapists, 43-28-1 through 43-28-17.

• 43-28-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 29. Dispensing Opticians, 43-29-1 through 43-29-22.

• 43-29-1. Purpose of chapter.
• 43-29-2. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 43-29-20. Unlicensed practice as public nuisance; injunctions.
• 43-29-21. Penalty.
• 43-29-22. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 30. Optometrists, 43-30-1 through 43-30-15.

• 43-30-1. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 33. Physical Therapists, 43-33-1 through 43-33-21.

• 43-33-1. Short title.
• 43-33-2. Declaration of purpose.
• 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 or other digital means.
• 43-33-8. Reimbursement of board members.
• 43-33-9. Division director as secretary of board; subpoena power; service of process and documents.
• 43-33-10. General powers and duties of board.
• 43-33-11. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to clearly inform public of credentials; license required; 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.
• 43-33-20. Penalty.
• 43-33-21. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 34. Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice, 43-34-1 through 43-34-290.

Article 1 Georgia Composite Medical Board.

• 43-34-1. Definitions.
• 43-34-2. Creation of board; members; physician assistants advisory committee; review of qualifications.
• 43-34-3. Terms of office; representation of geographic regions; vacancies.
• 43-34-4. Oath of board members; certificate of appointment.
• 43-34-5. Election of board officers; reimbursement of members; meetings; powers and duties; no restriction on licenses.
• 43-34-5.1. Professional health program for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals; definitions; authorization; confidentiality; costs.
• 43-34-6. Board as an independent agency; executive director; meetings and hearings; licenses, certificates, and permits; investigations; venue; credit to veterans; annual report.
• 43-34-7. Maintenance of roster; confidentiality.
• 43-34-8. Authority to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline; suspension; restoration; investigations; hearings on fitness; immunity; publication of final disciplinary actions.
• 43-34-9. Prior notice and hearing in disciplinary proceedings; proceedings as constituting contested cases; subpoenas; failure to appear.
• 43-34-10. Notification of conviction.
• 43-34-11. Continuing education requirement.
• 43-34-12. Radiologist assistant defined.

Article 2 Medical Practice.

• 43-34-20. Short title.
• 43-34-21. Definitions.
• 43-34-22. Practicing medicine without a license; titles and abbreviations; exceptions.
• 43-34-22.1. Requirements for advertising or publicizing of specialty certification [Repealed].
• 43-34-23. Delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant.
• 43-34-24. Drug therapy management; modification by pharmacist.
• 43-34-24.1. Redesignated.
• 43-34-25. Delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse; construction and limitations of such delegation; definitions; conditions of nurse protocol; issuance of prescription drug orders.
• 43-34-26. License requirement for persons engaged in practice of medicine; qualifications; evaluation program; examinations.
• 43-34-26.1. Vaccine protocol agreements.
• 43-34-26.2. Redesignated.
• 43-34-26.3. Redesignated.
• 43-34-27. Licensing aliens; licensing Canadian medical school graduates.
• 43-34-28. Reciprocity.
• 43-34-29. Issuance of teacher's license to licensed physicians of other states and foreign countries; renewal.
• 43-34-29.1. Administrative medicine licenses; definitions; requirements; rules of board.
• 43-34-29.2. Educational certificates for out-of-state physicians participating in educational training requiring patient care.
• 43-34-29.3. Provider defined; exemption from licensing requirement; reciprocating between states.
• 43-34-30. Out-of-state physicians entering state for consultation; establishment of offices by out-of-state physicians.
• 43-34-31. Practice of medicine from foreign jurisdiction by electronic means; exceptions; patient records; confidentiality.
• 43-34-31.1. Redesignated.
• 43-34-32. Temporary licenses.
• 43-34-33. Institutional licenses.
• 43-34-34. Limited provisional licenses.
• 43-34-35. Issuance of license upon presentation of evidence of required qualifications.
• 43-34-36. Passing upon good standing and reputation of medical and osteopathic colleges.
• 43-34-37. Persons authorized to perform artificial insemination; civil liability of physician or surgeon.
• 43-34-38. Access to medical treatment; experimental and nonconventional medical treatments [Repealed].
• 43-34-39. Injunctions; violations of article as constituting nuisance.
• 43-34-40. Fraudulently obtaining or selling records; fraudulent use of terms.
• 43-34-41. Special licenses for volunteers.
• 43-34-42. Penalty.
• 43-34-42.1. Redesignated.
• 43-34-43. Temporary postgraduate training permits; notifications to board; authorization to adopt regulations.
• 43-34-44. Role of medical assistants clarified.
• 43-34-45. Polysomnography; practice.
• 43-34-45.1. Redesignated.
• 43-34-46. Maintenance of certification programs.
• 43-34-47. Redesignated.

Article 3 Acupuncture.

• 43-34-60. Short title.
• 43-34-61. Purpose.
• 43-34-62. Definitions.
• 43-34-63. Power and responsibility of the board.
• 43-34-64. Licensure requirements.
• 43-34-65. Applicant notification procedures.
• 43-34-66. License surrender upon demand; display requirements; change of address.
• 43-34-67. License renewal requirements; inactive status.
• 43-34-68. Informed consent requirements.
• 43-34-69. Sanctions.
• 43-34-70. Advisory committee.
• 43-34-71. Unlicensed practice; exceptions; penalties.
• 43-34-72. Use of titles and professional designations.
• 43-34-73 and 43-34-74. Redesignated.

Article 4 Physician Assistants.

• 43-34-100. Short title.
• 43-34-101. Legislative purpose.
• 43-34-102. Definitions.
• 43-34-103. Application for licensure as a physician assistant; authorized delegated authority; prohibited acts.
• 43-34-104. Notice of application approval or disapproval; issuance of license.
• 43-34-105. Performance of tasks in accordance with job description.
• 43-34-106. Posting notice that assistants are being utilized.
• 43-34-107. Termination of approval and revocation of license; notice and hearing; sanctions.
• 43-34-108. Powers and duties of board.
• 43-34-109. Involvement of supervising physician in patient's care.
• 43-34-110. Abortions not to be performed by physician assistants.

Article 5 Use of Marijuana for Treatment of Cancer and Glaucoma.

• 43-34-120. Short title.
• 43-34-121. Legislative intent.
• 43-34-122. Definitions.
• 43-34-123. Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program.
• 43-34-124. Patient Qualification Review Board; members; officers; meetings; duties; exception to open meetings requirements.
• 43-34-125. Receipt of marijuana by board; distribution; responsibility for costs of obtaining and testing marijuana.
• 43-34-126. Immunity of program participants from state prosecution for possession or use of authorized marijuana.

Article 6 Respiratory Care.

• 43-34-140. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Short title.
• 43-34-141. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Legislative finding and declaration.
• 43-34-142. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Definitions.
• 43-34-143. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Powers and duties of board.
• 43-34-144. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Requirements for certification; supervision.
• 43-34-145. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Notice to applicant of acceptance or rejection.
• 43-34-146. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Ownership of certificate; posting; change of address; renewal; inactive status; board authorize to determine renewal requirements.
• 43-34-147. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Temporary permits.
• 43-34-148. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Reciprocity.
• 43-34-149. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Sanctions.
• 43-34-150. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Respiratory care advisory committee.
• 43-34-151. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) Practice of respiratory care or representation as respiratory care professional without certification prohibited; exceptions; penalty; application of emergency care law.
• 43-34-152. (For effective date of repeal, see note.) "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" applicable.

Article 7 Clinical Perfusionists.

• 43-34-170. Short title.
• 43-34-171. Definitions.
• 43-34-172. Powers and responsibilities of board.
• 43-34-173. Requirements for licensure.
• 43-34-174. License to be property of board; display of license; surrender of license; renewal; expired license.
• 43-34-175. Issuance of provisional licensed clinical perfusionist license; supervision of licensee; renewal; revocation.
• 43-34-176. Requirements for waiver of examination and educational requirements.
• 43-34-177. Engaging in practice of perfusion without license; titles; violation.
• 43-34-178. Nonapplicability of Code Section 43-34-177; violation.
• 43-34-179. Sanctions by board.
• 43-34-180. Advisory committee.

Article 8 Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice.

• 43-34-190. Short title.
• 43-34-191. Findings of General Assembly.
• 43-34-192. Definitions.
• 43-34-193. Construction of article.
• 43-34-194. Application for original license.
• 43-34-195. Qualifications for license.
• 43-34-196. Sanctions authorized.
• 43-34-197. Supervision of assistants and technicians.
• 43-34-198. Application for license for persons currently practicing orthotics or prosthetics.
• 43-34-199. Order from licensed physician or podiatrist required.
• 43-34-200. Expiration date and renewal period; continuing education; procedure for restoration.
• 43-34-201. Inactive status.
• 43-34-202. Reciprocal licensure requirements.
• 43-34-203. Advisory committee.
• 43-34-204. Redesignated.

Article 9 Cosmetic Laser Services.

• 43-34-240. Short title.
• 43-34-241. Legislative findings; purpose.
• 43-34-242. Definitions.
• 43-34-243. Permitted activities.
• 43-34-244. Two levels of license; application.
• 43-34-245. Expiration of licenses; license renewal.
• 43-34-246. Sanctions.
• 43-34-247. Petition to restrain or enjoin unlicensed cosmetic laser practitioner.
• 43-34-248. Agreement with consulting physician.
• 43-34-249. Informed consent.
• 43-34-249.1. Waiver.
• 43-34-250. Advisory committee.
• 43-34-251. Prohibited activities.
• 43-34-252. Noncompliance of facility owner; penalty.
• 43-34-253. Violation; penalty.

Article 10 Pain Management Clinic.

• 43-34-280. Short title.
• 43-34-281. Legislative intent.
• 43-34-282. Definitions.
• 43-34-283. Licensure requirements.
• 43-34-284. Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.
• 43-34-285. Notice to the board upon the occurrence of certain events.
• 43-34-286. Registration of clinics dispensing controlled substances.
• 43-34-287. Renewal of licenses.
• 43-34-288. Penalty for violation of article.
• 43-34-289. Annual notification regarding use of Schedule II or III controlled substances.
• 43-34-290. Confidentiality of records.

• 43-34A-1. Short title.
• 43-34A-2. Definitions.
• 43-34A-3. Physician profiles; dissemination to public; content and maintenance requirements; corrections; exemptions.
• 43-34A-4. Requests for physician profiles; fees; confidentiality; dispersal of inaccurate profile prohibited.
• 43-34A-5. Patient's right to inquire as to medical malpractice coverage and to estimation of fees; 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.
• 43-34A-9. Annual report.

Chapter 35. Podiatry Practice, 43-35-1 through 43-35-18.

• 43-35-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 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.

Chapter 37. Dealers in Precious Metals and Gems, 43-37-1 through 43-37-7.

• 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 through 43-38-17.

• 43-38-1. Short title.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 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.
• 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 39. Psychologists, 43-39-1 through 43-39-20.

• 43-39-1. Definitions.
• 43-39-2. Creation of board of examiners; immunity.
• 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.
• 43-39-10. Reciprocity.
• 43-39-11. Recordation of licenses; clerk's fees; report by clerk to joint-secretary [Repealed].
• 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.
• 43-39-20. Immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain good faith actions.

• 43-39A-1. Short title.
• 43-39A-2. Definitions.
• 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; approval of instructors.
• 43-39A-9. Requirements for nonresident applicants; service of process; reciprocity; temporary permits.
• 43-39A-10. Wall certificates and pocket cards; disclosure of classification and number.
• 43-39A-11. Fees; reactivation and reinstatement standards for appraiser classifications; proof of financial responsibility of a real estate appraisal management company.
• 43-39A-12. Disposition of fees collected.
• 43-39A-13. Power of board to regulate, discipline, and establish standards; power to enter contracts.
• 43-39A-14. Required conduct of applicants; grounds for refusal of classification, imposition of sanctions, and suspension or revocation of classification.
• 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-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 [Repealed].

Chapter 40. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, 43-40-1 through 43-40-32.

• 43-40-1. Definitions.
• 43-40-2. Creation of commission; members; meetings; recusal for conflict of interest; removal; compensation; annual report; budget unit.
• 43-40-3. Determination of fees by commission.
• 43-40-3.1. Rules and regulations.
• 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.
• 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 of licenses; grounds for suspension or revocation of license; other sanctions; surrender or lapse; conviction.
• 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 [Repealed].
• 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.
• 43-40-20. 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.
• 43-40-30. 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 [Repealed].
• 43-40-31. Penalty.
• 43-40-32. Termination [Repealed].

Chapter 41. Residential and General Contractors, 43-41-1 through 43-41-19.

• 43-41-1. Legislative findings.
• 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 applicants; renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements.
• 43-41-7. Written warranties required.
• 43-41-8. Eligibility for licensure without examination; reciprocity; burden upon applicant.
• 43-41-9. Licensing; joint ventures treated uniquely; notification to division of changes; separation of sole qualifying agent; disciplinary actions; payment of fees; joint responsibility for work product.
• 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.
• 43-41-18. Certain military specialties or certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses; definitions.
• 43-41-19. Reciprocal professional licensing of military spouses.

Chapter 43. Scrap Metal Processors, 43-43-1 through 43-43-5.

• 43-43-1. Definitions.
• 43-43-2. Maintenance of records required; contents; term.
• 43-43-3. Vehicle certificate of title or license plate to be transmitted to Department of Revenue upon receipt.
• 43-43-4. Local laws as cumulative to this chapter.
• 43-43-5. Penalties.

• 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 through 43-44-18.

• 43-44-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 43-44-10. Issuance of license.
• 43-44-10.1. Speech-language pathology aides; determination of minimum requirements [Repealed].
• 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. Redesignated.

Chapter 45. Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control, 43-45-1 through 43-45-26.

• 43-45-1. Short title.
• 43-45-2. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 43-45-20. 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 [Repealed].

Chapter 46. Transient Merchants, 43-46-1 through 43-46-7.

• 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 through 43-47-22.

• 43-47-1. Short title.
• 43-47-2. Definitions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 43-47-20. 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.

Chapter 49. Dealers in Used Watches, 43-49-1 through 43-49-5.

• 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, 43-50-1 through 43-50-110.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 43-50-1. Short title.
• 43-50-2. Legislative purpose.
• 43-50-3. Definitions.
• 43-50-4. Termination [Repealed].

Article 2 State Board of Veterinary Medicine.

• 43-50-20. (For effective date, see note.) Creation of board; members; qualifications; vacancies; expenses; meetings; officers.
• 43-50-21. General powers of board; liberal construction of powers.

Article 3 Licensing.

Part 1 VETERINARIANS.

• 43-50-30. License requirement for practice of veterinary medicine; practice by business employee.
• 43-50-31. Application for license; qualifications; recordation of license.
• 43-50-32. Frequency of examinations; notification to applicants of results; admission for reexamination [Repealed].
• 43-50-33. Application of article to persons licensed on July 1, 2003 [Repealed].

Part 2 LICENSING GENERALLY.

• 43-50-40. (For effective date, see note.) Renewal of licenses; reinstatement; waiver of fee; continuing education; inactive status.
• 43-50-41. Disciplinary action; subpoenas; judicial review; reinstatement; investigatory powers; immunity; failure to appear; voluntary surrender of license.
• 43-50-42. Issuance and renewal of temporary license for military spouses and transitioning service members.
• 43-50-43. Veterinary faculty licenses.
• 43-50-44. Exemptions from article.
• 43-50-45. Unlawful acts; penalties; injunctions.

Part 3 VETERINARY TECHNICIANS.

• 43-50-51. Practice of veterinary technology by licensed veterinary technician.
• 43-50-52. Application for license as veterinary technician; qualifications; examination; renewal; applicants registered in other states; board's responsibility.
• 43-50-53. Administration of examinations; reexamination; reactivation.
• 43-50-54. Supervision required; prohibited activities of technician.
• 43-50-55. Posting notice of use of licensed veterinary technicians; proper identification.
• 43-50-56. Veterinarian responsible for licensed veterinary technician's violations of limitations on duties.
• 43-50-57. Termination or suspension of approval of use of veterinary technician; revocation or suspension of technician's registration certificate [Repealed].
• 43-50-58. Revocation or suspension of board's approval of use of registered animal technician; revocation or suspension of technician's registration certificate [Repealed].
• 43-50-59. Powers of board under article generally [Repealed].

Article 3A Veterinary Assistants.

• 43-50-60. Purpose.
• 43-50-61. Practice of veterinary technology by a veterinary assistant.
• 43-50-62. Supervision required; prohibited uses of veterinary assistant.
• 43-50-63. Posting notice of use of veterinary assistant; proper identification required.
• 43-50-64. Veterinarian ultimately responsible for violations of veterinary assistant.
• 43-50-70 and 43-50-71. Redesignated.

Article 4 Good Samaritan Treatment of Animals.

• 43-50-80. Good faith emergency treatment to sick or injured animals; no liability.

Article 5 Facilities and Equipment.

• 43-50-90. (For effective date, see note.) Establishing standards for facilities and equipment; monitoring, investigation, and enforcement actions.
• 43-50-91. (For effective date, see note.) Facilities accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or equivalent agency exempt.

Article 6 Operation of Board.

• 43-50-110. Duties, powers, and authority of board; regulation.

Chapter 51. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, 43-51-1 through 43-51-15.

• 43-51-1. Short title.
• 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.
• 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 [Repealed].