Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dietetics Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1. 43-11A-2. Purpose of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-10 Provisional permits
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A provisional permit to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian under the supervision of a dietitian may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application with appropriate fees and submission of evidence of successful completion of a substantial portion of the requir…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-11 Short title
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Purpose of chapter. Definitions. Creation of Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. Qualifications, appointment, and removal of board members. Election of officers; meetings of board. Powers of board. Grant of license without examination. Eligibility for license. Provis…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-12 Notification of applicants of acceptance or rejection
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After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection. Hist…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-13 Examinations
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(a) Examinations to determine competence shall be administered to qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year. The examinations may be administered by a national testing service. The board shall prescribe or develop the examinations which may include an examination give…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-15 Felony conviction
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Failure to notify licensing authority, §43-1-27. Display, §43-11A-14. Examinations, §43-11A-13. Grant of license without examination, §43-11A-8. Identification as to type of license held by health care practitioners, §43-1-33. Inactive status, §43-11A-14.
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-16 Driver training schools
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Violations of provisions, §43-13-11. Electrical and low-voltage contractors. Violations of provisions, §43-14-14. Engineers. Unlawful acts, §43-15-30. Funeral directors and embalmers. Violations of provisions, §43-18-6. Geologists, §43-19-27. Hearing aid dealers and dispensers. V…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-17 Advertising
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Advertising to indicate type of license held by licensee, §43-1-33. Definition of advertising, §43-11A-3. Applicability of provisions. Exceptions, §43-11A-18. Audit of regulatory agencies. General provisions, §§43-2-1 to 43-2-5. Board of examiners of licensed dietitians. Appointme…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-18 Exceptions
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or prevent: (1) A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics from engaging in the practice of dietetics under the supervision of a dietitian; or a dietetic technician, certified dietary manager, or dietetic ai…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-19 Eligibility of nutritionists for license
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A person who does not meet the requirements for licensure under this chapter but who has been employed as a nutritionist under the state or a county merit system for at least five years prior to July 1, 1993, and who makes application for licensure as a dietitian prior to July 1, …
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-2 Purpose of chapter
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The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of scientific knowledge relating to nutrition is important in the treatment of disease and in the attainment and maintenance of health; and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound dietetic or nutrition services in hos…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Advertise” means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or direc…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-6 Election of officers; meetings of board
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The board shall meet annually and shall elect from its members a chairperson, vice chairperson, and any other officers as deemed necessary who shall hold office according to the rules adopted by the board. 431 43-11A-7 In addition to its annual meeting, the board shall hold at le…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-7 Powers of board
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This board shall have the power to: (1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility; (2) Draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the admin…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-8 Grant of license without examination
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The board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license without examination to a person who, at the time of application, either: (1) Holds a valid license as a licensed dietitian issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the b…
O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-9 Eligibility for license
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Each applicant for a license as a dietitian shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements: (1) Rece…