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# O.C.G.A. § 43-5-7. License requirement for persons engaged as athletic trainers.

No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer or perform the services of an athletic trainer, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license under this chapter; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student-trainer, assistant-trainer, or any similar position if such service is not primarily for compensation and is carried out under the supervision of a physician or a licensed athletic trainer.

## History

Ga. L. 1977, p. 1123, § 8; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1125, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 473, § 2/HB 217.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Licensure by examination, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, Chapter 53-3.