Disciplinary action

(a) The board may take any one or more of the following actions against a person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program found by the board to have committed a violation of this chapter: (1) Reprimand or place the licensee on probation; (2) Revoke or suspend the license or deny the issuance or renewal of a license; (3) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation; and (4) Assess costs against the violator for expenses relating to the investigation and administrative action. (b) The board may assess collection costs and interest for the collection of fines imposed under this chapter against any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that fails to pay a fine as directed by the board. History. Code 1981, § 43-24A-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 4/SB 364; Ga. L. 2019, p. 591, § 1/HB 242. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 7/SB 364, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to all offenses which occur on or after July 1, 2010. 43-24A-18. Administrative procedures.