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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-14-22. Licenses placed on inactive status; qualifications for licenses returned to active status.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-14-22. Licenses placed on inactive status; qualifications for licenses returned to active status.

The board may establish a process through rules and regulations for licenses issued under this chapter to be placed on inactive status and the qualifications necessary for such licenses to be returned to active status; provided, however, that engaging in any conduct that requires a license under this chapter while holding an inactive license shall be considered an unlicensed practice and shall be prohibited.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-14-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 359, § 1-1/SB 125, effective July 1, 2025.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2025.