Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-19-11 Application
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An application for registration as a geologist or certification in a specialty shall be made under oath and shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of his geologic work. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the board. History. Code…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-12 Qualifications of applicants
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To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: (1) Be of good ethical character; (2) Have graduated from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the board with a major in either geology,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-13 Examinations
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(a) Examinations shall be held at least annually. (b) The board shall approve the scope, form, and content of the examinations required for licensure under this chapter. History. Code 1933, § 84-2510A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84- 2110A, as redesignated b…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-14 Reciprocity
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A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and who, in the opinion…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-15 Short title
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Purpose of chapter. Definitions. State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; members. Board meetings; officers. General powers and duties of board. Service of appeals, documents, and legal process on division director. [Reserved] Official records and affidavits as evi…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-16 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate; appeal
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(a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a certificate to an applicant therefor or to revoke or suspend the certificate of a person registered by the board or to discipline a person registered by the board as provided in Code Section 43-1-19. (b) The action by the …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-18 Certification in a specialty
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(a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Such specialties may be 649 43-19-20 created by the board by regulation, with such regulations to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-19 Seals
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Each registrant under this chapter, upon issuance of a certificate of registration, may use a seal of such design as is authorized by the board, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “Registered Professional Geologist” or “Certified (subspecialty) Geologist.” All drawings, r…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-2 Purpose of chapter
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In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. This chapter is intended to introduce qualifying criteria into a previously unregulated profes…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-20 Misdemeanors, §43-19-27
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Nonpublic geological services. Employing nonregistered geologist to perform, §43-19-25. Partnerships. Practice by partnerships, §43-19-25. Purpose of provisions, §43-19-2. Reciprocity. Certificates of registration, §43-19-14. Records. Board of registration. Prima-facie evidence, §…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-22 Attorney General as legal adviser
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The Attorney General of this state or any assistant designated by him or her shall act as legal adviser of the board. History. Code 1933, § 84-2526A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84- 2126A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 4…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-24 Exceptions to operation of chapter
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Any person, except as specifically exempted below, who shall publicly practice or offer to practice publicly geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic ge…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-25 Local government
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Contracts for geological services. Registered geologists only, §43-19-20. Misdemeanors, §43-19-27.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-26 Unlawful acts
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public we…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-27 Penalty
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Any person who publicly practices or offers to practice publicly geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter; any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration or the seal of another; any person who …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-28 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate; appeal
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[Reserved] Reissuance of certificates. Certification in a specialty. Seals. [Reserved] Requirement that state and subdivisions contract only with registered geologists. [Reserved] Subpoena. Attorney General as legal adviser. [Reserved] Filing of complaints. Exceptions to operation …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. (2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology. (3) “Geology” means that science which treats of the earth in general; investigation of the earth’s…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-5 Board meetings; officers
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(a) The board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for it to carry out its duties under this chapter. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business. (b) The board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. The d…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-6 General powers and duties of board
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In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the board shall: (1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations which may be reasonably necessary for this chapter and the regulation of proceedings before the board. The board and all of its rules, regulations, and proc…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-8 Examinations
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Certificates of registration, §43-19-13. Exceptions to provisions, §43-19-24. Felony conviction. Notice to licensing authority, §43-1-27. Legislation review of professions. General provisions, §§43-1A-1 to 43-1A-9. Legislative declaration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-1 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act.” History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 653, § 1; Code 1933, § 84-5601, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1728, § 1. 43-20-2. Declaration of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-10 Nonresident licenses; reciprocity
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(a) Nonresident dealers’ licenses may be issued to individuals domiciled outside of this state upon presentation of satisfactory evidence to the board that they comply with all provisions of this chapter for a dealer’s license and upon payment of the fees required for such licens…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-11 Apprentice dispenser’s permit; training permits
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(a) An apprentice dispenser’s permit shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when: (1) Application has been made; (2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser; (3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-14 Biennial renewal of licenses; posting licenses; duplicate licenses
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Licenses issued under this chapter shall be renewable biennially. Each and every dealer’s license and dispenser’s license required by this chapter shall be conspicuously posted at each location and place of practice at all times as may be required by regulations established by th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-15 Continuing education requirement
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(a) As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser’s license on or before December 31, 2015, the individual must provide proof to the board that such individual has successfully completed 14 hours of continuing education in a program approved by the board. (b) As a prerequisite…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-16 Felony conviction
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Failure to notify licensing authority, §43-1-27. HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS —Cont’d Licenses —Cont’d Suspension or revocation —Cont’d Student loans, failure to pay. License discipline not triggered, §43-1-29. Nonresidents.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-17 Procedure as to contested cases; judicial review
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Contested cases under this chapter shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act”; provided, however, that any person whose license or permit has been revoked, suspended, or otherwise sanctioned by a final order of the b…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-18 Injunctions
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The board shall have the power to bring an action to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation who, without being licensed or issued a permit by the board, dispenses hearing aids in this state. The action shall be filed in the county in which such person resides or practices or in th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-19 Exceptions to operation of chapter
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(a) This chapter shall not apply to a person who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or to a person who is licensed as an audiologist under Chapter 44 of this title. (b) This chapter shall not apply to a person while he is working as an employee of a federa…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-2 Declaration of policy
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The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish and enforce standards of competence and ethics in the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments, for profit or otherwise, and to protect the public from the dispensing of hearing aids, for profit or otherwise, by unskill…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-20 Penalty
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Any person who dispenses or sells hearing aid devices or instruments without a license or who otherwise is in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this chapter, such misdemeanor shall be considered a crime involving moral turpitude. Hist…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-21 Apprentice dispenser’s permit; training permits
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Notice to division director of place of practice and identification of dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees; notice to holders of licenses and permits. Furnishing bill of sale or receipt to person supplied with hearing aid. Biennial renewal of licenses; posting licenses…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Apprentice dispenser’s permit” means a temporary nonrenewable one-year permit issued while the applicant is in apprenticeship under a licensed dispenser in order to become a licensed hearing aid dispenser. (2) “Board” means the State Board …
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-5 Meetings; reimbursement of members; notice of meetings
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(a) The board shall meet not less than once a year at a place, day, and hour determined by the division director and as many other times per year as deemed necessary. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (b) The di…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-6 General powers and duties of board; division director
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(a) The board shall have the responsibility and duty of administering and enforcing this chapter. The board shall have the power to establish and to revise minimal procedure and equipment requirements which shall be used in the dispensing of hearing aids. (b) The board shall: (1)…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20-8 Issuance of licenses; fees
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(a) The board may issue a dealer’s license to any applicant for a dealer’s license upon compliance with this chapter, upon payment of the appropriate license fee for a dealer’s license, and upon the presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that such applicant has establ…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Immigration Assistance Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-20A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1112, § 15/HB 1055.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-10 Fees
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The Secretary of State shall be authorized to charge a license fee, license renewal fee, or similar fee and may establish the amount of the fee to be charged. Each fee shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged by the Secret…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-11 Short title
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Definitions. Purpose and intent of chapter; administration and enforcement. Licensing of immigration assistance providers. Permissible services; terms of contract for immigration services. Exemptions from provisions of this chapter. Civil penalties for violations; private cause of…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-12 Licenses
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Expedited licenses for military spouses and service members transitioning prior to retirement or separation from service, §43-1-34.1. Expiration of professional licenses of service members on active duty outside state, §43-1-31. Accountants, §43-3-33. Military specialties or cert…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-13 Authority to employ investigators
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For the purposes of investigating violations of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to employ investigators pursuant to Code Section 43-1-5. History. Code 1981, § 43-20A-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1112, § 15/HB 1055. 43-20A-14. Disclosure of information.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-14 Disclosure of information
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 43-1-19, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to provide to any lawful licensing authority of this or any other state, upon inquiry by such authority, information regarding a past or pending investigation of or disciplinary san…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-15 License
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Application, §43-20A-4. Amendment, §43-20A-11. Confidentiality of applications, §43-20A-4. Criminal background report, §43-20A-4. Denial, suspension, revocation, §43-20A-16. Educational loans or scholarships.
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-16 IMMUNITY
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Accountants. Immunity for reporting of violations, §§43-3-20, 43-3-21. Animals, emergency treatment of. Good Samaritan protection, §43-50-80. Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact act, §43-44-31. Charitable solicitations. Secretary of state, §43-17-20. Chirop…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-18 Cease and desist order
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(a) The Secretary of State may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting a person from violating the provisions of this chapter by engaging in the practice of immigration assistance without a license issued pursuant to this chapter. Such cease and desist order shall become effec…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-19 Notice of opportunity for hearing
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(a) Where the Secretary of State has issued any order to discipline, deny, suspend, or revoke a license of an applicant or person licensed pursuant to this chapter, he or she shall promptly send to the respondent to such order a notice of opportunity for hearing. Before entering …
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Advertise” or “advertising” means any communication, written or otherwise, produced or caused to be produced by a person licensed pursuant to this chapter promoting the goods or services regulated by this chapter. (2) “Alien” means any pers…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-21 PRISON TERMS
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Athlete agents. Violations of provisions, §43-4A-11. Auctioneers. Violations of provisions, §43-6-25. Charitable solicitations. Fraud, §43-17-23. Chiropractors. Unlicensed practice, §43-9-19. Counselors. Violations of provisions, §43-10A-20. Dentists. Practicing dentistry under p…
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-4 Licensing of immigration assistance providers
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(a) A person shall not provide immigration assistance in this state without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter as an immigration assistance provider. 673 43-20A-4 (b) Any person desiring to be licensed as an immigration assistance provider shall file an application …
O.C.G.A. § 43-20A-5 Permissible services; terms of contract for immigration services
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(a) An immigration assistance provider licensee may perform the following services as immigration assistance: (1) Completing a government agency form on behalf of the client and appropriate to the client’s needs; (2) Transcribing responses to a government agency form which is rel…