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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-33-14. Determining competence of applicants.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-33-14. Determining competence of applicants.

The board shall determine the competence of applicants to practice as physical therapists or as physical therapist assistants by any method or procedure which the board deems necessary to test the applicant’s qualifications.

## History

Ga. L. 1951, p. 175, § 7; Ga. L. 1962, p. 633, § 4; Ga. L. 1972, p. 388, § 17; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1416, §§ 7, 14; Ga. L. 1986, p. 812, § 7; Ga. L. 1997, p. 715, § 1.