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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-10A-2. Declaration of purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-10A-2. Declaration of purpose.

It is declared to be the purpose of the General Assembly that the activities of certain persons who utilize certain titles relating to or who practice professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy be regulated to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-7A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1406, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 330, § 1; Ga. L. 2022, p. 523, § 1/HB 972.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2022, p. 523, § 1/HB 972, effective July 1, 2022, reenacted this Code section without change.