Georgia § 43-35-15 - Renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-35-15 — Renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-35-15. Renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements.
Licenses shall expire biennially. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board. In order to maintain and enhance the professional competence of podiatrists licensed under the provisions of this chapter and for the protection of the health and welfare of the people of this state: As a requirement for the biennial renewal of his or her license, a podiatric physician must submit proof to the board of the completion of not less than 50 hours of approved continuing education in the preceding two years; A podiatrist licensed by reciprocity under Code Section 43-35-13 or by examination during the first six months of the biennial licensing cycle, September through February, shall be required to obtain the full 50 hours of continuing education; if licensed during the following 12 months, March through February, the podiatrist shall be required to obtain 30 hours of continuing education; if licensed during the last six months, March through August, the podiatrist shall be exempt from continuing education requirements for that biennial licensing cycle. In lieu of individual state regulations, the board will recognize for continuing education purposes all providers and sponsors of programs approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association. (Code 1981, § 43-35-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.) Administrative Rules and Regulations. - Renewal of licenses, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, State Board of Podiatry Examiners, Chapter 500-4.
Source: official Georgia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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