Georgia Administrative Code

(1) Barber License Fees shall be established by the Board periodically as set forth on a fee schedule. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. (2) The board may designate an a…

(1) Biennial fees of renewal of license shall be established by the Board periodically as set forth on a fee schedule. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. The Board may as…

Any person licensed by the Georgia State Board of Barbers shall be required to pay to the Georgia State Board of Barbers a fine for each of the violations listed under this section. A citation shall be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for the violation of the…

(1) The Board is composed of five (5) members who are appointed by the Governor. The five (5) members shall be constituted as follows: three (3) members are either a board-certified behavior analyst or a board-certified behavior analyst-doctoral and who are eligible for licensure…

Each year the full Board shall hold at least two meetings. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson or may be held upon the written request of any three members of the Board. Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Such meetings may be conducted in-p…

The Public may obtain information from the Board by contacting the Board office located at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217.

Refer to fee schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. Any request for refund must be submitted in writing.

The Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapter 295 Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards, and any future amendments thereto, of the Rules and Regulations of the Office of the Division Director, Professional Licensin…

The Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board hereby adopts by reference, as the foundation of ethical and professional behavior, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2020) Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, and any future amendments thereto.

(1) Each person desiring to obtain a license as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) pursuant to this chapter shall submit the appropriate application to the Board, the fee (see fee schedule) and all required supporting documents. The most current versions of applications and other …

The board shall issue a license to a person who is actively licensed as a behavior analyst in good standing in another state if such state imposes comparable licensure requirements as those imposed pursuant to this chapter and such state offers reciprocity to individuals licensed…

A board certified behavior analyst or a board certified assistant behavior analyst residing and practicing in another state who temporarily provides applied behavior analysis services in this state to a resident of this state may apply for a Temporary License to practice behavior…

(1) "Applicant" means any persons, corporations, organizations or associations required to be licensed before promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing in a professional boxing match. (2) "Body jewelry" means any tangible object affixed to, through, or around…

(1) General Provisions. (a) Terms and Agreements. Every license issued is subject to the terms, conditions, and agreements set forth in the application as well as those set forth in the application as well as those set forth in these rules and the statute governing professional b…

(1) Promoter's License Surety Bond. (a) Before any promoter's license is issued authorizing the promotion of professional boxing matches in the state of Georgia, the applicant shall make and deliver to the commission a security bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to …

(1) Medical Examination. (a) Neurological Examination. 1. All boxers intending to compete in Georgia who have competed in over 200 rounds during their professional career, according to the number of rounds disclosed on such boxer's official ring record, and prior to competing in …

(1) General Responsibilities and Provisions. During the performance of any promotion it shall be the promoter's responsibility to ensure the compliance with all laws and rules governing professional boxing in Georgia. Such responsibilities shall include, but will not be limited t…

(1) General Provisions. Any dimension in this rule, where the unit of measurement is "inches," shall be considered only as a general and approximate guideline. Where such dimension guidelines are exceeded, the commission appointed supervisor shall have the authority to allow or d…

(1) General Provisions. (a) Each official must be licensed by the Commission prior to working in any professional boxing match. (b) Each official will be assigned or appointed by the Commission. (c) Each official assigned to serve in a boxing match is a contract employee of the p…

(1) Boxers. (a) False Name. No boxer shall enter any agreement or contract with a promoter, compete in any match, or otherwise participate in any capacity under any name which does not appear on his or her Federal ID card. (b) Prohibition if Under Suspension. No boxer shall enter…

(1) Application for Promoter's License. (a) The promoter's application shall ask all questions required by O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 4B and such other questions as are required by the commission. These questions shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Name, mailing and/or resid…

(1) Functions of Commission. (a) The commission shall have and exercise sole discretion, management, control, and supervision over all professional boxing matches in the state of Georgia. (b) The commission shall enforce such rules and regulations as shall be necessary or proper …

1. As used in this rule, the following terms shall mean: a. "Commission" means the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. b. "License" means any license or permit issued by the Commission. c. "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. d…

If you are interested in staging an amateur mixed martial arts event in the future, you must notify this office in writing of the date and location of the event. If charging admission then you must receive an approved Mixed Martial Arts Event permit from the Georgia Athletic and …

(1) Male: (a) Flyweight (111.9 lbs. and below); (b) Bantamweight (112-117.9 lbs.); (c) Super Bantamweight (118-121.9 lbs.); (d) Featherweight (122-125.9 lbs.); (e) Super Featherweight (126-129.9 lbs.); (f) Lightweight (130-134.9 lbs.); (g) Super Lightweight (135-139.9 lbs.); (h) …

Amateur MMA bouts will consist of three 3-minute rounds with a one minute rest period in between rounds.

a) Mouth guard b) Open finger gloves (minimum 7 oz.) c) Groin protections (male and female) d) Shin pads a. Advanced Amateur fights do not require shin pads. e) Instep pads f) Breast protection (female)

(1) LEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE STANDING: a. Closed hand strikes to head and body; b. Kicking to body; c. Knees to body and legs; d. Throws/Take downs/Sweeps; e. Standing Submissions; f. Chokes; g. Armbars; h. Shouldering. (2) LEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE ON THE GROUND: a. Closed hand strik…

(1) Three or more verifiable amateur mixed martial arts fights are required to compete in these rules. Non mandatory. For fighters seeking to turn professional. (2) LEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE STANDING: (a) Closed hand strikes to head and body; (b) Kicking to body; (c) Knees to body a…

(1) Each applicant for a mixed martial artist license shall submit to the Commission such application and supporting documentation including Applicant Affidavit of the applicant's amateur fighter's record on forms prescribed by the Commission.

(1) All MMA Officials will be required to take and pass a Commission approved certification course once every two years to be eligible to work in Georgia.

(a) Mixed martial artists shall be divided into the following classes: 1. Flyweight under 125.9 pounds; 2. Bantamweight 126 lbs. - 134.9 pounds; 3. Featherweight 135 lbs. - 144.9 pounds; 4. Lightweight 145 lbs. - 154.9 pounds; 5. Welterweight 155 lbs. - 169.9 pounds; 6. Middlewei…

1. The fighting area, made of canvas, hybrid canvas or 14-ounce vinyl shall be no smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The fighting area shall be padded in a manner as approved by the Commissioner, with at least one inch layer of foam padding. Pa…

(1) A ring stool of a type approved by the Commissioner shall be available for each contestant. (2) An appropriate number of stools or chairs, of a type approved by the Commissioner, shall be available for each contestant's seconds. Such stools or chairs shall be located near eac…

For each bout, the promoter shall provide a clean water bucket and a clean plastic water bottle in each corner.

(1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant's hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards in length and two inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, one inch in width, for each hand. (2) Surgeon's adhesive t…

(1) All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval by the attending physician. (2) The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place. (3) If the mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during co…

(1) Male mixed martial artists shall wear a groin protector of their own selection, of a type approved by the Commissioner. (2) Female mixed martial artists are prohibited from wearing groin protectors. (3) Female mixed martial artists shall wear a chest protector during competit…

(1) The gloves shall be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be replaced. (2) All contestants shall wear four, five or six ounce gloves, supplied by the promoter and approved by the commission. No contestant shall supply their own gloves for participation.