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O.C.G.A. § 43-30-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Optometry. (2)(A) “Optometry” means the art and science of visual care and is declared to be a learned profession. The practice of optometry consists of the diagnosis and interpretation of the visual behavior…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-10 Appeal from board decisions
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Actions of the board in granting, refusing to grant, or refusing to renew a license issued under this chapter or in revoking or suspending or refusing to revoke or suspend any such license shall be subject to appeal to the superior court in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-11 Agency representative to determine contested cases; judicial review
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(a) Upon the written request of the board, the division director shall have the power under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 to select and appoint an agency representative to determine a contested case pending before the board to the extent and in the mann…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-12 Unlicensed practice as constituting a nuisance; injunction
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The practice of optometry by any unregistered or unlicensed optometrist is declared to be a menace and a nuisance and dangerous to the public health and safety; and the board shall promptly abate such practice by filing an action for an injunction in the county in which such pract…