Georgia Code — 43
Browse 1,377 sections in division 43 of the Georgia code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 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. (See Editor's notes.) Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates of licenses and certificates; duration of validity; renewals.
- § 43-1-5. Investigators for professional licensing boards.
- § 43-1-6. Venue of actions involving professional licensing boards.
- § 43-1-7. Determination of fees by professional licensing boards; refunds.
- § 43-1-8. Disposition of fees.
- § 43-1-9. Point credit for veterans taking examinations given by professional licensing boards.
- § 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.
- § 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 prohibited.
- § 43-1-30. Collection of work force and demographic data; procedure for collection and utilization.
- § 43-1-31. Expiration of professional licenses of service members on active duty outside of state.
- § 43-1-32. 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 and veterans licensure.
- § 43-1-34. 1. Expedited license by endorsement for military spouses.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 43-3-37. Use of acquired materials in civil action.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 43-10-1. (See Editor's notes.) 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.
- § 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. (See Editor's notes.) 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; apprenticeship.
- § 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. (See Editor's notes.) Home beauty shops, beauty salons, or barber shops.
- § 43-10-18. 1. Authorization to employ licensed barber; exemption from barbering licensure provisions.
- § 43-10-18. 2. Exemption from licensing requirement for nursing home facility.
- § 43-10-18. 3. Serving physically disabled 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.