Georgia § 43-34-315 - Powers and responsibilities of board.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-34-315 — Powers and responsibilities of board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-34-315. Powers and responsibilities of board.
The board shall have the power and responsibility to: Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure; Adopt and revise rules consistent with the laws of the State of Georgia that are necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this article; Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the licenses of applicants and genetic counselors under this article and conduct hearings in connection with these actions; Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this article and the rules adopted under this article and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of the violations; Establish application, examination, and certification fees; and Establish continuing education requirements. (Code 1981, § 43-34-315 , enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 687, § 2/HB 166.) Code Commission notes. - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, this Code section, enacted as Code Section 43-34-305, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-315.
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