Legislative findings; purpose of chapter

The General Assembly finds that the effectiveness of many regulatory agencies which have been created in this state needs to be evaluated. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a procedure for the review of regulatory agencies to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. History. Code 1981, § 43-2-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 1. 68 43-2-3 43-2-2. “Regulatory agency” defined. As used in this chapter, the term “regulatory agency” means any board, bureau, or commission of the executive branch of state government in existence on July 1, 1992, or created by law after July 1, 1992, for the primary purpose of licensing or otherwise regulating or controlling any profession, business, or trade. History. Code 1981, § 43-2-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 1.