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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-1-26. Limitation on promulgation of rules and regulations by professional licensing boards.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-1-26. Limitation on promulgation of rules and regulations by professional licensing boards.

Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, the power of each professional licensing board to promulgate rules and regulations as provided in this title shall be limited to the promulgation of rules and regulations that are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public regarding the particular profession, business, or trade that is regulated by such professional licensing board.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-1-26, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 307, § 1-6/HB 579, effective July 1, 2026.

## Editor's Notes

The former Code section, relating to exemption of credentialed persons from licensure, registration, or certification in the state in connection with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, was based on Ga. L. 1994, p. 480, § 1, and was repealed and reserved by Ga. L. 1994, p. 480, § 1, effective December 31, 1996. In 2008, the Code Commission also reserved this Code section pursuant to its authority under Code Section 28-9-5.

## Effective Date

This Code section becomes effective July 1, 2026.