Georgia Administrative Code

To prove that an applicant who is applying on his or her behalf holds a current and valid license to engage in residential contracting issued to him or her by any governing authority of any political subdivision of this state, the applicant must cause to be submitted to the divis…

To prove that an applicant who is applying for licensure as a qualifying agent for a business organization incorporated in Georgia or otherwise authorized and certified to transact business in Georgia holds a current and valid license to engage in residential contracting issued t…

To qualify for the exemption from examination by this means, the applicant must be a resident and citizen of the state of Georgia, the veracity of which shall be sworn to by the applicant on the application for licensure by examination exemption. To prove the additional requireme…

To qualify for the exemption from examination by this means, the applicant must show that the business organization for which he or she is applying to be the qualifying agent is either incorporated in Georgia or a business organization otherwise authorized and certified to transa…

Any applicant for issuance of a residential contractor license under this title who shall seek exemption from the examination requirement under subsection (f) of Code Section 43-41-6, on any basis set forth above, shall have the burden of establishing to the satisfaction and with…

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

To prove that an applicant who is applying on his or her behalf holds a current and valid license to engage in general contracting issued to him or her by any governing authority of any political subdivision of this state, the applicant must cause to be submitted to the division …

To prove that an applicant who is applying for licensure as a qualifying agent for a business organization incorporated in Georgia or otherwise authorized and certified to transact business in Georgia holds a current and valid license to engage in general contracting issued to hi…

To qualify for the exemption from examination by this means, the applicant must be a resident and citizen of the state of Georgia, the veracity of which shall be sworn to by the applicant on the application for examination exemption. To prove the additional requirement that the a…

To qualify for the exemption from examination by this means, the applicant must show that the business organization for which he or she is applying to be the qualifying agent is either incorporated in Georgia or a business organization otherwise authorized and certified to transa…

Any applicant for issuance of a residential or general contractor license under this title who shall seek exemption from the examination requirement under subsection (f) of Code Section 43-41-6, on any basis set forth above, shall have the burden of establishing to the satisfacti…

(1) Any person desiring licensure by reciprocity as a General Contractor, who holds a license in another state or territory of the United States, where such state or territory has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the board and division for the recognition of contractor li…

(1) An individual person seeking issuance of a Georgia license in his or her own name for purposes of engaging in the profession of residential-basic contracting in his or her own name or doing business as an individual in a trade name as a sole proprietorship shall file an appli…

(1) An individual person seeking issuance of a Georgia license in his or her own name for purposes of engaging in the profession of residential-light commercial contracting in his or her own name or doing business as an individual in a trade name as a sole proprietorship shall fi…

(1) An individual person affiliated by ownership or employment with and acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization seeking to engage in the profession of residential-basic contracting in the name of the business organization in accordance with and pursuant to Code S…

(1) An individual person affiliated by ownership or employment with and acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization seeking to engage in the profession of residential-light commercial contracting in the name of the business organization in accordance with and pursuan…

(1) Where an applicant under Chapter 41 of O.C.G.A., Title 43 is seeking issuance of a residential contractor license on behalf and for the benefit of a business organization seeking to engage in residential contracting as a business organization, or in any name other than the ap…

A joint venture is considered a separate and distinct organization for licensing purposes under this chapter and must be qualified and licensed in accordance with the residential contractor division's rules and regulations either: (a) In its own name as a separate business organi…

(1) As used in the rule: (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 of the armed forces, includ…

(1) An individual person seeking issuance of a Georgia license in his or her own name for purposes of engaging in the profession of general contracting in his or her own name or doing business as an individual in a trade name as a sole proprietorship shall file an application on …

(1) An individual person affiliated by ownership or employment with and acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization seeking to engage in the profession of general contracting in the name of the business organization in accordance with and pursuant to Code Section 43-…

(1) Where an applicant under Chapter 41 of O.C.G.A., Title 43 is seeking issuance of a general contractor license on behalf and for the benefit of a business organization seeking to engage in general contracting as a business organization, or in any name other than the applicant'…

A joint venture is considered a separate and distinct organization for licensing purposes under this chapter and must be qualified and licensed in accordance with the general contractor division's rules and regulations either: (a) In its own name as a separate business organizati…

(1) An individual person seeking issuance of a Georgia license in his or her own name for purposes of engaging in the profession of general contracting at the general contracting limited tier in his or her own name or doing business as an individual in a trade name as a sole prop…

(1) An individual person affiliated by ownership or employment with and acting as a qualifying agent for a business organization seeking to engage in the profession of general contracting at the general contracting limited tier in the name of the business organization in accordan…

(1) As used in the rule: (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 of the armed forces, includ…

The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors 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 the Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards, relat…

Refer to separate Fee Schedule for appropriate fees payable to the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. An indebtedness to the Board caused by a returned check will be handled in accordance with Code Section 16-9-20 of the Criminal Code of Georg…

(1) Definitions: (a) "Covered contract" shall mean any contract to construct, or superintend or manage the construction of, any single family residence where the total value of the work or activity or the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work exc…

"Repair" shall be deemed and construed to mean fixing, mending, maintenance, replacement or restoring of a part or portions of real property to good condition. The repair exception recognized by O.C.G.A. § 43-41-17(g) and this Rule shall in no way impact or diminish the licensing…

After notice and a hearing in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, the Board may discipline a residential or general contractor upon evidence that the contractor has: (a) violated any of the provisions of the law pertaining to the licensing of con…

(1) Under Ga. Code Ann §§ 15-21-200- 15-21-209, the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ("the Commission") is authorized to disburse available money from the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ("the fund"), after appropriation thereof, for pu…

(1) There are three primary divisions within the Department of Public Safety; the Uniform Division, the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and the Capitol Police Division. (2) The mailing address of the Department of Public Safety Headquarters is P.O. Box 1456, Atlanta, Georgia 3…

The following definitions shall apply generally to all rules and regulations of the Department of Public Safety. (a) "Board" shall mean the Board of Public Safety of the State of Georgia. (b) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Public Safety of the State of Georgia. (c)…

(1) Availability of declaratory ruling. Any person whose legal rights will be interfered with or impaired by the application of any statutory provision or any rule or order of the Department may petition the Department and request a declaratory ruling thereon. The Department will…

(1) Form of petition. Each petition for adoption of rules made pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall be filed with the Department in writing and shall state: (a) The name and post office address of the petitioner; (b) The full text of the rule requested to be…

The hearing and appeal procedures provided for in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall be followed in cases which are directed by statute to be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Contested cases heard pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure…

Bicycles in use at nighttime which are not equipped with a red light on the rear shall be equipped with a red reflector which complies with the requirements set forth in 16 CFR 1512.16.

The purpose of these rules is to implement the requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. 40-8-92, relating to the designation of vehicles as emergency.

(1) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Public Safety, of the State of Georgia. (2) "Department"--shall mean the Department of Public Safety of the State of Georgia. (3) "Designation as an Emergency Vehicle Authorized to use Flashing or Revolving Red Lights"--shall auth…

(1) The Department may designate a vehicle as an emergency vehicle, allowing such vehicle to operate flashing or revolving red lights by issuing a permit, when the person, firm, corporation or governmental agency shall demonstrate to the Department a proven need for equipping suc…

(1) The Department may authorize a vehicle to operate flashing or revolving amber warning lights by issuing a permit when the person, firm, corporation or governmental agency shall demonstrate to the Department a proven need for equipping such vehicle with flashing or revolving a…