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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-51-8. Reciprocity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-51-8. Reciprocity.

The board, upon application, may issue a certificate without examination to any person who holds a certificate in good standing issued by another country or by any state, territory, or possession of the United States which has requirements for certification substantially similar to those of the board.

## History

Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 8; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 8; Ga. L. 1991, p. 954, § 4; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1927, § 5.

## Cross References

Cooperation between Georgia and other states generally, T. 28, C. 6.