Georgia Administrative Code

1) A person shall not provide immigration assistance in this state without holding a license issued pursuant to these rules as an immigration assistance provider. 2) No person shall be granted a license as an immigration assistance provider unless such person: a) Is 18 years of a…

Should material events or developments occur after a person has been granted a license, such person shall amend the license application submitted by adding statements of fact that developed, or became known, after the effective date of such application and by deleting statements …

1) As used in this rule, the following terms shall mean: a) "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. b) Military spouse" means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. c) "Service member" means an active or reserve member…

1) Licenses issued shall expire annually and require renewal on dates established by the renewal schedule. 2) Licenses that are not renewed in accordance with the renewal schedule and department rules are automatically revoked by operation of law. 3) In order to renew, each licen…

1) An applicant for reinstatement of a revoked or lapsed license must: a) Submit a completed application on the approved form b) Pay the reinstatement fee dictated by the fee schedule c) Submit proof of a current surety bond; and d) If the applicant is not a citizen, the applican…

1) An immigration assistance provider licensee may perform the following services as immigration assistance: a) Completing a government agency form on behalf of the client and appropriate to the client's needs; b) Transcribing responses to a government agency form which is relate…

1) The following persons are exempt from these rules by O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-6: a) An attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or an attorney licensed to practice law in any other state or territory of the United States or in any foreign country when acting with the approval of …

All immigration assistance providers who are licensed or required to be licensed with the Secretary of State shall preserve records documenting compliance pursuant to O.C.G.A. 43-20A and these rules for at least three years from the date such records were produced. Immigration as…

1) Any immigration assistance provider shall report in writing immediately to the Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Division if: a) He or she has been made or is the subject of any disciplinary, administrative, civil, or criminal action; and b) He or she has been served …

1) The Professional Licensing Division of the Secretary of State shall order the discipline, denial, suspension, or revocation of license issued pursuant to these rules, if it finds that the order is in the public interest and that such person: a) Has filed an application for lic…

(1) "Pathogen" means a microorganism, including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, and parasites, or other agent, such as a proteinaceous infectious particle or prion, that can cause disease in humans. (2) "Person" means: an individual; any corporate entity or form authorized by law…

(1) Unless otherwise exempt by O.C.G.A. §43-46A or these Rules, no person or company may operate as a trauma scene waste management practitioner without being registered with the Department. (2) To obtain a registration from the Department, applicants must submit: (a) the Departm…

1) As used in this rule, the following terms shall mean: a) "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard. b) Military spouse" means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member. c) "Service member" means an active or reserve member…

In the event of a declared public health emergency or a state of emergency, the Department shall be authorized to issue temporary registrations to operate as trauma scene waste management practitioners under such limiting conditions as the Department deems appropriate under such …

(1) Registrations with the Department shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance. (2) Registrations that are not renewed in accordance with the renewal schedule and Department rules are automatically revoked by operation of law. (3) To renew, each registrant must su…

(1) To reinstate a lapsed registration, each registrant must submit all of the following: (a) A completed reinstatement application on the Department-approved form; (b) The fee as prescribed by the fee schedule; (c) A fingerprint-based background check conducted by the Georgia Cr…

(1) No trauma scene waste management practitioner or insurance carrier shall cancel, or cause to be canceled, a liability insurance policy issued pursuant to these rules unless the Department is informed in writing by a certified letter at least 30 days prior to the proposed canc…

(1) These rules shall not apply to: (a) a medical practice or medical facility or a subsidiary thereof that is subject to the laws and regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (b) the cleanup of property owned by a person by such person. (c) the g…

(1) Prior to beginning the cleanup, removal, or remediation of trauma scene waste, a registrant shall provide the individual requesting such services with a good faith estimate of the expected costs of such services. (2) Each trauma scene waste management practitioner shall be re…

(1) The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State shall have the authority to refuse to grant a registration and to revoke or discipline a registrant, upon a finding an applicant or registrant has: (a) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards f…

The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors shall be composed of 14 members appointed by the Governor for five year terms, except as specifically delineated for the initial members. The Board shall be divided into two divisions, each consisting of 7 members:…

The Board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve for a one-year term. The office of chairperson shall be rotated between the two divisions, with the office of vice chairperson to be held by a member of the division other than that in which the chairperson s…

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

The public may obtain information and submit requests by visiting the website at www.sos.state.ga.us or at the Office of the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217.

(1) Inactive Status for licensees choosing to refrain or retire from active practice as a residential or general contractor: A residential or general contractor may request the license be placed on inactive status under the following provisions: (a) Holds a valid residential or g…

(1) A licensee shall report the following changes to the Board: (a) A change in an individual's or qualifying agent's legal name. 1. A change in an individual's or qualifying agent's legal name must be submitted on the designated form established by the Board within 30 days of th…

(1) A licensee shall report a change in the Qualify Agent affiliation with a business organization to the Board: (a) A Qualifying Agent must notify the Board within 30 days of the termination of the relationship with the business organization for which they are licensed as qualif…

(1) A residential or general contractor who holds a current and valid residential or general contractor's license in the State of Georgia may request issuance of a new license by the appropriate division without examination under the following provisions: (a) Notify the Board of …

(1) An application for renewal of a license, via mail or online, must be accompanied by a renewal fee as set by the Board and attestation of continuing education hours as required by the Board. Continuing Education requirements will begin with the 2012 renewal period. Continuing …

(1) Residential contractors by virtue of their training, education and/or experience have been licensed by the State Licensing Board for Residential and General contractors and therefore are eligible to provide the public with needed professional services. In furnishing these ser…

(1) The overriding consideration in determining whether a specific program qualifies as acceptable continuing education is that it be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of an individual licensed to practice as a residential cont…

(1) An applicant for renewal of a license must provide a signed statement or affirmative response if renewing online, under oath, that all applicable continuing education requirements have been met. (2) All licensees shall maintain their records confirming attendance at and compl…

(1) An application for renewal of a license, via mail or online, must be accompanied by a renewal fee as set by the Board. (2) The biennial renewal fee, set by the Board, is due and payable by June 30 of even numbered years. Any continuing education hours acquired to renew that l…

(1) Failure to renew a license within the six months late renewal period ending December 31 of the renewal year shall have the same effect as revocation of the license. (2) Persons not renewing within the 6 months late period may apply for reinstatement of the license by submitti…

As prescribed in O.C.G.A. § 43-41-8, certain persons are eligible to receive a residential contractor license from the residential contractor division without examination, provided that such persons submit a proper application and proofs, pay or have paid the required fees, other…