Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-22A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 357, § 1/HB 649.
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-10 Sanction
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The Secretary, in consultation with the advisory group, may impose on a licensed lactation consultant any sanction authorized under 733 43-22A-12 subsection (c) of Code Section 43-22A-12 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-22A-12. History. C…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-12 Legislative findings, §43-22A-2
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Licenses. Advisory group, analysis of disciplinary actions, §43-22A-5. Age requirements, §43-22A-7. Application, §43-22A-6. Notice of acceptance or rejection of application, §43-22A-8. Change of address, notice to secretary, §43-22A-9. Compliance with other regulations, §43-22A-1…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-13 Compliance with state and federal regulations
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or prevent: (1) Persons licensed to practice the professions of dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, physician assistant, or dietetics from engaging in the practice of lactation care and services when inciden…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-2 Purpose of chapter; legislative findings
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The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of specific knowledge and skills relating to breastfeeding is important to the health of mothers and babies and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound lactation care and services in hospitals, physician practices, pr…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Advisory group” means the group appointed pursuant to Code Section 43-22A-4. (2) “Applicant” means any person seeking a license under this chapter. (3) “International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)” means a person who holds cur…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-4 Lactation Consultant Advisory Group; membership
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(a) There is created within the office a Lactation Consultant Advisory Group which shall consist of five members. (b) The Secretary shall appoint all members of the advisory group. The advisory group shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of lactation care and service…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-5 Duties of advisory group
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(a) The advisory group shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the Secretary. (b) The Secretary shall consult with the advisory group prior to setting or changing fees as provided for in this chapter. (c) The advisory group may facilitate the development of ma…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-6 Application; license
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The Secretary 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 to practice lactation care and services issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-7 Requirements for application for licensure
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Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this Code section, each applicant for a license as a lactation consultant shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the Secretary prescribes, accompanied by applicable f…
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-8 Notification to applicant of acceptance or rejection
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After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the Secretary 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. …
O.C.G.A. § 43-22A-9 License as property; display; address changes; renewal; inactive status
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(a) A license issued by the Secretary is the property of the Secretary and must be surrendered on demand. (b) The licensee shall display the license in an appropriate and public manner. (c) The licensee shall inform the Secretary of any change of address. (d) The license shall be…