Title 43

(a) Every architect registered under this chapter shall have a seal in the design authorized by the board, bearing the registrant’s name, certificate number, and the legends “Registered Architect” and “State of Georgia.” (b) Plans, specifications, drawings, reports, or other archit…

(a) Any person who uses the title “architect” or “registered architect” or uses any word, letters, or figures indicating or intending to imply that the person using the same is an architect or registered architect without compliance with this article, or who makes any willfully fa…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, upon the board determining that a person is violating the provisions of Code Section 43-4-14, 43-4-16, or 43-4-17, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from committing further viol…

As cumulative of any other remedy or criminal prosecution, whenever it appears to the board that any person, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation is or has been violating any of the provisions of this article, or the lawful rules, regul…

There is created the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, which shall be composed of nine appointed members. Six of the members shall be registered architects who hold a current license in this state and who shall be residents of this state. Two members shall…

The members of the board, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall subscribe to and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of officers. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 2; Code 1933, § 84-305; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.

The board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice president. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 3; Code 1933, § 84-306; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.

The division director shall keep a true record of all proceedings of the board. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 6; Code 1933, § 84-309; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.

Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 12; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 89A; Code 1933, § 84-311; Ga. L. 1979, p. 635, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.

The board, or any member designated by the board, may confer with similar boards of other states or attend meetings or conferences for the purpose of obtaining information for the advancement of the profession and standards thereof. History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 635, § 1; Ga. L. 2000,…

The board shall be charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter and may incur such expenses as shall be necessary, all of which expenses shall be paid as provided in Chapter 1 of this title. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 7; Code 1933, § 84-310; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.

(a) The board shall adopt all necessary rules, regulations, and standards of conduct, not inconsistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state and of the United States, to carry out this chapter and to safeguard life, health, and property. (b) The board shal…

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Amateur,” when applied to a person engaged in boxing, wrestling, or a martial art, means a person who receives no compensation and engages in a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, wrestling, or a martial art that is governed or authori…

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition: (1) In which the contestants are all amateurs; and (2) Which is governed or authorized by: (A) U.S.A. Boxing; (B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association; (C) The Nationa…

(a) The State Boxing Commission in existence immediately prior to July 1, 2001, is continued in existence subject to the provisions of this chapter. On and after July 1, 2001, the name of such commission shall be the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. The membership o…

(a) The commission is the sole regulator of professional boxing in Georgia and shall have authority to protect the physical safety and welfare of professional boxers and serve the public interest by closely supervising all professional boxing in Georgia. (b) The commission shall …

The Secretary of State shall designate the secretary of the commission, who shall issue licenses and identification cards and perform such other duties as the commission may direct to carry out the provisions of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, …

(a) The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the call of any two members. The business of the commission shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum. (b) The chairperson, if…

The commission shall adopt rules and regulations governing professional boxing to establish the following: (1) Procedures to evaluate the professional records and physicians’ certifications of each boxer participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and t…

No member or employee of the commission and no person who administers or enforces the provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated in accordance with this chapter may belong to, contract with, or receive any compensation from any person or organization who authorizes, arranges…

As used in this article, the term “registered interior designer” means a person registered under this article as being qualified by education, experience, and examination to use the title “registered interior designer.” In general, an interior designer performs services including …

The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall grant certificates and administer the provisions of this article, and the board shall keep a registry of registered interior designers. History. Code 1981, § 43-4-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3318, § 2; Ga. L. 20…

(a) Any person wishing to use the title “registered interior designer” shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer. (b) Each applicant for certification as a registered interior designer shall meet the following requirements: (1) Is …

(a) The board shall prescribe the form of a certificate of registration as a registered interior designer issued pursuant to the provisions of this article. (b) A registered interior designer shall be authorized to have a seal separate from the seal of registered architects. The s…

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed as amending or in any manner affecting the definition of or practice of architecture as provided in Code Sections 43-4-1 and 43-4-14. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting an architect from practicing interior …

For the purposes of this article, all the powers and duties provided in Chapter 1 of this title apply, including but not limited to the authority to sanction or deny registration as provided for applicants and licensees in Code Section 43-1-19. History. Code 1981, § 43-4-35, enac…

Any person who has been certified or registered as an interior designer in another state or foreign country may be issued a certificate of registration by the board to use the title “registered interior designer,” provided that such person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the bo…

(a) No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a promoter’s license from the commission. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. …

(a) Prior to participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing supervised by the commission, referees, judges, timekeepers, matchmakers, boxers, managers, trainers, and each person who assists a boxer immediately before and after a match, contest, or exhibit…

In addition to the license required in Code Section 43-4B-11, each professional boxer who is a resident of this state or another state which has no state boxing commission is required to register with a boxing registry created or designated by the commission and renew his or her …

(a) The commission shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant upon a finding by a majority of the entire commission that the applicant has failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this Code section or under the laws…

No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce, or participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing without meeting the following requirements: (1) Each boxer must be examined by a physician who must then certify that the boxer is physically fit to compete …

It shall be unlawful for any boxer to participate or attempt to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing while under the influence of alcohol or any drug. A boxer shall be deemed under the influence of alcohol or a drug for the purposes of this Code sec…

All buildings or structures used or intended to be used for holding or giving professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing shall be safe and shall in all manner conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to buildings in the city or unincorporated area…

(a) No person under the age of 18 years shall participate as a contestant in any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing. (b) A primary duty of the commission is ensuring that any person whose health does not permit safely engaging in boxing as a contestant is not li…

The commission shall have jurisdiction over any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted from this state. History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, …

(a) Whenever it may appear to the commission that any person is violating or has violated any provision of this article or Article 1 of this chapter and that proceedings would be in the public interest: (1) Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter …

(a) A promoter holding a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall, within three business days after the match, file with the commission a written report which includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of gross proceeds, and any other facts …

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a violation of this article, the Attorney General may bring a civil action requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order agains…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-4B-29, it shall be unlawful for any person other than a ticket broker to resell or offer for resale any ticket of admission or other evidence of the right of entry to any athletic contest, concert, theater performance, amusement…

In order to engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker a person shall be required to: (1) Maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state, excluding a post office box, for the purpose of engaging in the business of a ticket broker; (2) Apply to the commi…

No person shall engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker, or be employed as general manager for a person engaged in the practice or business of a ticket broker, who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored. …

(a) The ticket broker shall be required to: (1) Post at its established place of business the terms of the purchaser’s right to cancel the purchase of a ticket from a ticket broker; (2) Disclose to the purchaser the refund policy of the ticket broker should an athletic contest or…

(a) No provision of this article or any other provision of law shall criminally prohibit any person who is the original purchaser for personal use of one or more tickets to an athletic contest or entertainment event covered under this article from reselling or offering for resale…

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section 43-4B-28 and subsection (b) of Code Section 43-4B-30, no provision of this article or any other provision of law shall provide a criminal penalty for or prohibit the resale or offering for resale of a ticket or tickets to an athl…

(a) With regard to any single athletic contest or entertainment event which occurs no more often than once annually and with regard to any series of athletic contests which occur no more often than once annually and which occur within a time period not exceeding ten days, the mun…