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title: Title 43, Chapter 34. Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice
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heading: PHYSICIANS, ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CANCER AND GLAUCOMA TREATMENT, RESPIRATORY CARE, CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS, AND ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS PRACTICE
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# Title 43, Chapter 34. Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice

Title 43. Professions and Businesses

157 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 43-34-1, (See Editor’s notes.) Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-1.md
- 43-34-2, Creation of board; members; physician assistants advisory committee; review of qualifications; required training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-2.md
- 43-34-3, Terms of office; representation of geographic regions; vacancies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-3.md
- 43-34-4, Oath of board members; certificate of appointment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-4.md
- 43-34-5, Election of board officers; reimbursement of members; meetings; powers and duties; no restriction on licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-5.md
- 43-34-5.1, Professional health program for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals; definitions; authorization; confidentiality; costs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-5.1.md
- 43-34-6, Board as an independent agency; executive director; meetings and hearings; licenses, certificates, and permits; investigations; venue; credit to veterans; annual report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-6.md
- 43-34-7, Maintenance of roster; confidentiality, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-7.md
- 43-34-8, Authority to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline; suspension; restoration; investigations; hearings on fitness; immunity; publication of final disciplinary actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-8.md
- 43-34-9, Prior notice and hearing in disciplinary proceedings; proceedings as constituting contested cases; subpoenas; failure to appear, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-9.md
- 43-34-10, Notification of conviction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-10.md
- 43-34-11, Continuing education requirement; required training for physicians, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-11.md
- 43-34-12, Radiologist assistant defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-12.md
- 43-34-13, ‘‘Expedited physician licensee’’ and ‘‘health care professional’’ defined; fingerprinting and criminal background check, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-13.md
- 43-34-14, Development and identification of educational materials on sexual misconduct, sexual boundaries, and impacts of trauma and implicit bias, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-14.md
- 43-34-15, Prohibition on certain therapies and procedures for treatment of gender dysphoria in minors; regulations; exceptions; accountability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-15.md
- 43-34-20, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-20.md
- 43-34-21, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-21.md
- 43-34-22, Practicing medicine without a license; titles and abbreviations; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-22.md
- 43-34-23, Delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-23.md
- 43-34-24, Drug therapy management; modification by pharmacist, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-24.md
- 43-34-25, Delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse; construction and limitations of such delegation; conditions of nurse protocol; issuance of prescription drug orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-25.md
- 43-34-26, License requirement for persons engaged in practice of medicine; qualifications; evaluation program; examinations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-26.md
- 43-34-26.1, Vaccine protocol agreements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-26.1.md
- 43-34-27, Licensing aliens; licensing Canadian medical school graduates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-27.md
- 43-34-28, Reciprocity; expedited license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-28.md
- 43-34-29, Issuance of teacher’s license to licensed physicians of other states and foreign countries; renewal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-29.md
- 43-34-29.1, Administrative medicine licenses; definitions; requirements; rules of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-29.1.md
- 43-34-29.2, Educational certificates for out-of-state physicians participating in educational training requiring patient care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-29.2.md
- 43-34-29.3, Provider defined; exemption from licensing requirement; reciprocating between states, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-29.3.md
- 43-34-30, Out-of-state physicians entering state for consultation; establishment of offices by out-of-state physicians, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-30.md
- 43-34-31, Practice of medicine from foreign jurisdiction by electronic means; exceptions; patient records; confidentiality, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-31.md
- 43-34-31.1, (See Editor’s notes.) Licensing of telemedicine physicians; revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-31.1.md
- 43-34-32, Temporary licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-32.md
- 43-34-33, Institutional licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-33.md
- 43-34-34, Limited provisional licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-34.md
- 43-34-35, Issuance of license upon presentation of evidence of required qualifications, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-35.md
- 43-34-36, Passing upon good standing and reputation of medical and osteopathic colleges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-36.md
- 43-34-37, Persons authorized to perform artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, or other similar method of assisted reproduction; limited immunity from civil liability; criminal penalty for unauthorized persons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-37.md
- 43-34-38, Access to medical treatment; experimental and nonconventional medical treatments, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-38.md
- 43-34-39, Injunctions; violations of article as constituting nuisance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-39.md
- 43-34-40, Fraudulently obtaining or selling records; fraudulent use of terms, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-40.md
- 43-34-41, Special licenses for volunteers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-41.md
- 43-34-42, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-42.md
- 43-34-43, Temporary postgraduate training permits; notifications to board; authorization to adopt regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-43.md
- 43-34-44, (See Editor’s notes.) Role of medical assistants clarified, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-44.md
- 43-34-45, Polysomnography; practice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-45.md
- 43-34-46, Maintenance of certification programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-46.md
- 43-34-47, Regulation of sedation and rescue in office based surgeries; failure to comply, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-47.md
- 43-34-48, Reporting of sexual assaults by physicians on patients; protections for actions done in good faith; penalty for failing to report; use of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-48.md
- 43-34-60, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-60.md
- 43-34-61, Purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-61.md
- 43-34-62, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-62.md
- 43-34-63, Power and responsibility of the board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-63.md
- 43-34-64, Licensure requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-64.md
- 43-34-65, Applicant notification procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-65.md
- 43-34-66, License surrender upon demand; display requirements; change of address, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-66.md
- 43-34-67, License renewal requirements; inactive status, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-67.md
- 43-34-68, Informed consent requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-68.md
- 43-34-69, Sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-69.md
- 43-34-70, Advisory committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-70.md
- 43-34-71, Unlicensed practice; exceptions; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-71.md
- 43-34-72, Use of titles and professional designations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-72.md
- 43-34-100, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-100.md
- 43-34-101, Legislative purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-101.md
- 43-34-102, (See Editor’s notes.) Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-102.md
- 43-34-103, Application for licensure as a physician assistant; authorized delegated authority; prohibited acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-103.md
- 43-34-104, Notice of application approval or disapproval; issuance of license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-104.md
- 43-34-105, Performance of tasks in accordance with job description, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-105.md
- 43-34-106, (See Editor’s notes.) Posting notice that assistants are being utilized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-106.md
- 43-34-107, Termination of approval and revocation of license; notice and hearing; sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-107.md
- 43-34-108, Powers and duties of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-108.md
- 43-34-109, Involvement of supervising physician in patient’s care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-109.md
- 43-34-110, Abortions not to be performed by physician assistants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-110.md
- 43-34-120, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-120.md
- 43-34-121, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-121.md
- 43-34-122, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-122.md
- 43-34-123, Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-123.md
- 43-34-124, Patient Qualification Review Board; members; officers; meetings; duties; exception to open meetings requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-124.md
- 43-34-125, Receipt of marijuana by board; distribution; responsibility for costs of obtaining and testing marijuana, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-125.md
- 43-34-126, Immunity of program participants from state prosecution for possession or use of authorized marijuana, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-126.md
- 43-34-140, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-140.md
- 43-34-141, Legislative finding and declaration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-141.md
- 43-34-142, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-142.md
- 43-34-143, Powers and duties of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-143.md
- 43-34-144, Requirements for certification; supervision, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-144.md
- 43-34-145, Notice to applicant of acceptance or rejection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-145.md
- 43-34-146, Ownership of certificate; posting; change of address; renewal; inactive status; board authorized to determine renewal requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-146.md
- 43-34-147, Temporary permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-147.md
- 43-34-148, Reciprocity, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-148.md
- 43-34-149, Sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-149.md
- 43-34-150, Respiratory care advisory committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-150.md
- 43-34-151, Practice of respiratory care or representation as respiratory care professional without certification prohibited; exceptions; penalty; application of emergency care law, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-151.md
- 43-34-152, ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act’’ applicable, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-152.md
- 43-34-170, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-170.md
- 43-34-171, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-171.md
- 43-34-172, Powers and responsibilities of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-172.md
- 43-34-173, Requirements for licensure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-173.md
- 43-34-174, License to be property of board; display of license; surrender of license; renewal; expired license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-174.md
- 43-34-175, Issuance of provisional licensed clinical perfusionist license; supervision of licensee; renewal; revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-175.md
- 43-34-176, Requirements for waiver of examination and educational requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-176.md
- 43-34-177, Engaging in practice of perfusion without license; titles; violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-177.md
- 43-34-178, Nonapplicability of Code Section 43-34-177; violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-178.md
- 43-34-179, Sanctions by board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-179.md
- 43-34-180, Advisory committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-180.md
- 43-34-190, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-190.md
- 43-34-191, Findings of General Assembly, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-191.md
- 43-34-192, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-192.md
- 43-34-193, Construction of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-193.md
- 43-34-194, Application for original license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-194.md
- 43-34-195, Qualifications for license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-195.md
- 43-34-196, Sanctions authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-196.md
- 43-34-197, Supervision of assistants and technicians, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-197.md
- 43-34-198, Application for license for persons currently practicing orthotics or prosthetics, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-198.md
- 43-34-199, Order from licensed physician or podiatrist required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-199.md
- 43-34-200, Expiration date and renewal period; continuing education; procedure for restoration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-200.md
- 43-34-201, Inactive status, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-201.md
- 43-34-202, Reciprocal licensure requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-202.md
- 43-34-203, Advisory committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-203.md
- 43-34-240, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-240.md
- 43-34-241, Legislative findings; purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-241.md
- 43-34-242, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-242.md
- 43-34-243, Permitted activities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-243.md
- 43-34-244, Two levels of license; application, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-244.md
- 43-34-245, Expiration of licenses; license renewal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-245.md
- 43-34-246, Sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-246.md
- 43-34-247, Petition to restrain or enjoin unlicensed cosmetic laser practitioner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-247.md
- 43-34-248, Agreement with consulting physician, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-248.md
- 43-34-249, Informed consent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-249.md
- 43-34-249.1, Waiver, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-249.1.md
- 43-34-250, Advisory committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-250.md
- 43-34-251, Prohibited activities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-251.md
- 43-34-252, Noncompliance of facility owner; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-252.md
- 43-34-253, Violation; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-253.md
- 43-34-280, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-280.md
- 43-34-281, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-281.md
- 43-34-282, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-282.md
- 43-34-283, Licensure requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-283.md
- 43-34-284, Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-284.md
- 43-34-285, Notice to the board upon the occurrence of certain events, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-285.md
- 43-34-286, Registration of clinics dispensing controlled substances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-286.md
- 43-34-287, Renewal of licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-287.md
- 43-34-288, Penalty for violation of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-288.md
- 43-34-289, Annual notification regarding use of Schedule II or III controlled substances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-289.md
- 43-34-290, Confidentiality of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-290.md
- 43-34-300, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-300.md
- 43-34-301, Enactment; text of compact, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-301.md
- 43-34-302, Regulatory authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-302.md
- 43-34-303, Voting representatives serving as commissioners on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-303.md
- 43-34-304, Requirements of physicians with expedited license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-304.md
- 43-34-310, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-310.md
- 43-34-311, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-311.md
- 43-34-312, Requirements for licensure; temporary licensing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-312.md
- 43-34-313, Renewal, term, and restoration of license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-313.md
- 43-34-314, License required for practice; misrepresentation of status, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-314.md
- 43-34-315, Powers and responsibilities of board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-315.md
- 43-34-316, Exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/43-34-316.md