Georgia Administrative Code

Provisions of the Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981, (Ga. L. 1981, pp. 389, 390) (Ga. Code annotated, Chapter 86-18, as amended) to which these regulations pertain are: " (c) There is hereby created a State fund to provide assistance to local organizations for emergency ma…

To implement the Act; to establish uniform criteria governing application for and use of funds granted to local organizations for emergency management under the Act; to define equipment qualified for matching funds; to establish priorities governing grants; to limit grants to sin…

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms used in these regulations have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them: (a) "Qualified Organization"-a local emergency management organization which fulfills the requirements of Rule 155-2-.0…

(1) State contribution for an approved purchase may not exceed 50% of the allowable costs. No part of the applicant's share may be derived from state or federal funds. No grant application will be processed if the jurisdiction is eligible for assistance under another state or fed…

(1) All disaster preparedness equipment is qualified for approval including rescue equipment described in Chapter 155-1, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Rescue Organizations. Examples of items qualified for matching grants are: (a) Emergency warning equipment; (b) Emergency c…

(1) To be a qualified organization eligible for grants-in-aid, the local emergency management organization must: (a) Have a copy of the city ordinance and/or county resolution establishing the local emergency management organization on file in the State Office; (b) Have a legally…

(1) The State Director shall approve grant applications in accordance with the following priorities: (a) Rescue equipment needed by qualified organizations in order to meet the minimum standards to become a licensed rescue organization; (b) Communications equipment identified in …

(1) Application for state grant-in-aid funds will be made on form GCDF 7-2, Application for Grant. The application will be completed in accordance with the instruction thereon. Completed applications will be submitted by the local Emergency Management Director in an original and …

(1) The State Office will provide funds to local jurisdictions in the grant-in-aid program for emergency disaster equipment by reimbursement for items procured and paid for by local organizations. (2) Upon receipt from the State Office of an approved application, procurement will…

The act provides that no single local emergency management organization may receive more than 12 1/2 percent of the total funds annually appropriated for the grant-in-aid program by the General Assembly.

(1) The State Director does not impose record retention requirements over and above those established by the State of Georgia or local governments receiving state grant funds except that financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent…

The Board shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman and cognizant member at the annual meeting held during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The vice-chairman shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairman. The chairman shall call all meetings except that, four members …

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-1-3 the Division Director shall: (a) keep all records relating to the Professional Licensing Boards Division; (b) receive all applications for licenses; (c) with the consent of the Board, schedule the time and place for examination; (d) schedule the time…

(1) For purposes of O.C.G.A. 43-11A-9(1) a major course of study shall mean: (a) A program granted accreditation or approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or (b) Upper division courses in human nutriti…

(1) An applicant for licensure shall submit to the Board: (a) The completed application form provided by the Board, available on the website www.sos.ga.gov/plb/diet. (b) All applicants must submit a Secure and Verifiable document and an Affidavit of Citizenship, as defined in Cod…

(1) The Board shall issue a volunteer license to dietitians who: (a) Submit an application for a special volunteer license to the Board; or (b) Hold a current, unrestricted license in good standing to practice dietetics in any licensing jurisdiction of the United States; or if th…

(1) Renewal of License and Fees. (a) A license issued by the Board shall expire on March 31st of even numbered years. The license may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee and completion of the online renewal application or a paper renewal form (contact the Board office to r…

(1) Upon finding that a violation has occurred, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 43-11A-15 and 43-1-19, the Board has the authority to sanction any license issued, deny a license, or refuse to renew a license. (2) The Board may impose any or all of the following: (a) Public or Priv…

Fees are charged for the following: (a) Registration; (b) Examination; (c) Re-examination; (d) Endorsement; (e) Biennial renewal; (f) Late renewal; (g) Reinstatement; (h) Any additional fee the Board deems appropriate.

Other fees may be charged for the following: (a) Duplicate license, and/or identification card, which may have been stolen, lost, misplaced or mutilated; (b) Change of name and/or address; (c) Wall certificate and duplicate certificate; (d) Verification of license to another stat…

(1) Any request for refund must be submitted in writing and must be made within six months from the date Board receives said fee. (2) Application fees are non-refundable. (3) An indebtedness to the Board caused by a returned check will be dealt with in accordance with Code Sectio…

(1) The Board may grant a license without examination to a person who submits: (a) Verification of a valid license as a licensed dietitian issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction where the requirements for that license are substantially equal to or greater t…

(1) Thirty (30) units of continuing professional education completed during each biennium is required for renewal except as otherwise provided in this chapter. See Rule 157-2-.04. (2) The thirty (30) units of continuing professional education are required to be obtained within th…

(1) A licensee must retain all required supporting documents as proof of completion of continuing professional education for no less than five (5) years. (2) Proof of continuing professional education may be documented by: (a) A copy of the licensee's current Commission on Dietet…

(1) Acceptable continuing professional education activities must meet the requirements of this section and may include activities sponsored by the following approved organizations provided they meet the requirements and criteria of this section: (a) Georgia Board of Examiners of …

(1) Unprofessional Conduct Defined. Unprofessional conduct may include but is not limited to the following: (a) failing to provide appropriate consultation or direction according to minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice; (b) failing to supervise the provision of…

(1) The licensure law for dietitians provides that a Code of Ethics will be adopted and published and licensed dietitians will be required to adhere to the Code of Ethics. This code of ethics reflects the ethical principles of the dietetic profession and outlines obligations of t…

(1) Provisionally Licensed Dietitian as specified in O.C.G.A. § 43- 11A-10 shall mean a person issued a provisional permit by the Board to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian under the supervision of a Georgia Licensed Dietitian. (2) Dietitian as specified in O.C.G.A. …

(1) All applicants for provisional permits must submit the following information to the Board: (a) The application for licensure as specified in Rule 157-2-.02, indicating on the application a provisional permit is requested (a separate fee is required - see fee schedule). (b) Al…