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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-26-11.1. Administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetist.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-26-11.1. Administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetist.

In any case where it is lawful for a duly licensed physician practicing medicine under the laws of this state to administer anesthesia, such anesthesia may be administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist, provided that such anesthesia is administered under the direction and responsibility of a duly licensed physician.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-26-11.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 747, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.

## Cross References

Use of general anesthesia by dentists, § 43-11-21.