Georgia Administrative Code

(1) The state inspector shall have authority to appoint flock-testing and pullorum-testing agents in accordance with provisions made by the Board of Directors. (2) Persons employed or connected with a hatchery that does not participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan or …

In case of infraction of pullorum and culling regulations, the state inspector is instructed to place the offending flock-selecting and pullorum-testing agent on probation, or if the violation warrants in the opinion of the state inspector, the agent shall be dismissed. Repeated …

The board shall meet at least twice a year to carry out regular business. The chairman or Division Director may call special meetings. Notice of the meetings shall be given to all members at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting. Parliamentary procedure shall be accordi…

The payments of any fees of the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies for licensure, registration, or weapon permit shall be made by a cashier's check, certified check, or money order, or approved online payment method. The Board, in its discretion, may also ac…

(1) Company licenses issued by the Board shall expire on June 30 of each odd-numbered year. (2) A penalty fee as determined by the Board shall be applicable to any applicant renewing their company license after June 30 and through July 31 of the renewal period. Failure to renew a…

(1) Any applicant for licensure to operate a private detective company must have at least two (2) years experience as a licensed private detective with a licensed detective agency or at least two (2) years experience in law enforcement with a federal, state, county, or municipal …

(1) Any applicant for licensure who is filing the application on behalf of a firm, association, company, partnership, or corporation shall be an appropriately qualified designee as defined in O.C.G.A § 43-38-6(a). Said officer or member shall be directly responsible for all opera…

(1) A permit to carry an exposed weapon may be issued by the Board, in its discretion, upon being satisfied of the applicant's character, competency, and eligibility, if the Board has received all documents and fees required by the licensing laws of this Chapter and has received …

(1) A permit to carry a firearm in a concealed manner may be issued by the Board, in its discretion, upon being satisfied of the applicant's character, competency, and qualifications, only if all of the following requirements are met: (a) the application is accompanied by a sworn…

(1) In order for an application to be considered at a Board meeting, the application must be properly completed, and submitted with all supporting documentation, forms, and fees at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled Board meeting. (2) All documentation of experience, incl…

(1) Upon receipt of an application for employee registration that indicates a prior criminal record, the Board may register such employee who has previously been convicted of a misdemeanor provided that the criminal record does not prohibit the issuance of a weapon permit under s…

Consistent with the Armored Car Industry Reciprocity Act, reciprocity shall be granted to persons providing services on behalf of an armored car company in Georgia, so long as all of the following conditions are met: (1) the person is not primarily employed to provide services in…

(1) As used in this rule, the following terms shall mean: a) "Board" means the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies b) "License" means any license issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. c) "Military" means the United States arm…

Licensees and registrants shall be trained and instructed according to the training curriculum set out in this chapter, which training and instruction shall be provided by instructors certified by the Board. (1) Employees shall be required to complete the training prior to provid…

Effective January 1, 2022 a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction is required for all private security agency licensees and private security employees consisting of instruction in the following topics: (1) Role of Private Security (a) Crime Awareness and Prevention (b) Pri…

Individuals who are registered pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-38-7 as armed employees of private security businesses must satisfy the training requirements set forth in 509-3-.10, in addition to the requirements set forth in 509-3-.02.

(1) Effective July 1, 2022 a minimum of seventy (70) hours of classroom instruction is required for all private detective licensees and registered private detective employees consisting of instruction in the following topics: (a) Course introduction 1. Introduction to the Private…

(1) Instructors for Basic Training Programs shall be approved by the Board. (2) Instructor applicants must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: (a) minimum four (4) years' supervisory experience with a contract or in-house security organization; or (b) minimum of four (4…

(1) Instructors shall train and qualify personnel authorized to carry a shotgun according to a course of fire acceptable to the Board. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam, demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge about the safe and competent o…

For compliance with the Armored Car Industry Reciprocity Act of 1993, affected licensees may elect to receive annual classroom and range training in weapons safety and marksmanship. This training must be provided by a qualified training instructor. Written confirmation of the lic…

(1) This curriculum is intended to meet the minimum requirements of the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam addressing the topics listed below in subparagraphs (a), (b), (1) (i), (1) (ii), (1)…

(1) Registered employees must comply with continuing education requirements contained in this rule in order to renew their registration. (2) Private detective and security employees renewing their license for the first time since the license was initially granted are exempt from …

(1) No person licensed by the Board to carry a firearm shall carry any firearm which is not in operable condition and capable of firing live ammunition, and when carrying such a weapon, the licensee shall have on his person live ammunition capable of being fired in the weapon whi…

(1) A uniform is defined as any visible attire worn by any person engaged in the private security business as defined in O.C.G.A 43-38-3(4). (2) Security personnel, armed or unarmed, shall be required to wear a uniform which clearly identifies them as security personnel by conspi…

(1) No private detective or security agency will be approved for licensure if the Board determines that the agency's name is likely to create the impression that the agency is a public law enforcement agency or government entity. (2) No private detective or security agency will b…

(1) Vehicles used in the private security business, engaged in security patrol, or operated or occupied by uniformed personnel must have the name of the security company and its company license number prominently displayed on the vehicle. (2) Vehicles used in the private security…

Any time a registrant who is a holder of a weapon permit issued by this Board discharges a firearm while on duty, other than on a supervised range, the licensed company for whom the registrant is employed shall immediately report to the Board the circumstances surrounding the dis…

When requested by the client, reports of investigations shall be submitted in writing, along with a detailed accounting of investigative fees. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the reports shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the completion of the investigation…

Advertising material distributed or published by a private detective agency or security agency must display the agency license number as issued by the Board.

The Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any future amendments thereto, Rules and Regulations of the Office of Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, relating to Procedure f…

In the event the location of the business is changed, the licensee shall notify the Board, within 30 days, of the new business location and shall submit any appropriate documents as required by the Board.

When a change in the ownership of a firm, association, company, partnership, or corporation occurs, the following shall be submitted to the Board within thirty (30) days from the change in ownership: (a) A new application for licensure; and (b) An application for transfer of all …

The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (hereinafter may be referred to as the Board) is comprised of six members (5 licensed psychologists and 1 public member) appointed by the Governor.

The Board shall elect annually at the first meeting during the fiscal year a President and Vice-President to serve a one year term, or until their successors have been elected.

The Board of Examiners of Psychologists shall be administered by the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The public may obtain information from the Board or make submissions to the Board by writing the Board at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217 or visiting the website at www.sos.state.ga.us.

Refer to separate Fee Schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. Application fees are non-refundable. Any request for refund of other fees must be made in writing and must be received within one year of the…

All necessary forms for licensure may be obtained by writing the Board at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217 or visiting the web site at www.sos.state.ga.us.

The State of Georgia adopted an organized system of numbering Rules in 1981 that was filed as Rule 590-1-.02. This specific numbering system is required for coding all rules and regulations. The system as applied in the Psychology Licensure Rules is as follows: (1) (Main paragrap…

An individual who does not hold a current license issued by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and does not fall within one of the exemptions set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 43-39-7: (a) May not render or order to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or…

A business entity may not use in its name any words, letters, titles, or figures that indicate or imply the practice of psychology unless at least one employee or officer of that entity holds a current psychology license issued by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

(1) Definitions: (a) Psychological Testing is defined as the use of assessment instruments that measure mental abilities, personality characteristics, or neuropsychological functioning in order to diagnose, render opinions, treat, classify or evaluate mental and nervous disorders…

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person with a license issued by another professional board from engaging in any activity for which that person is currently authorized to by state law to practice. Persons practicing acts exempted under O.C.G.A. Section 43-39-7 shall not b…

(1) Application. The following requirements must be met to be licensed as a psychologist in this jurisdiction. (a) A doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited doctoral program in applied psychology (as …