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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31. Purpose of article.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-26-31. Purpose of article.

The purpose of this article is to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare through regulation and control of practical nursing education and practice. This article ensures that any person practicing or offering to practice practical nursing or using the title “Licensed Practical Nurse,” as defined in this article, within the State of Georgia, shall be licensed as provided in this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-26-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Licensed Practical Nursing Education Programs, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia Board of Nursing, Chapter 410-9.