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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-7A-9. Reciprocity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-7A-9. Reciprocity.

The board shall issue a license to a person who is actively licensed as a behavior analyst in good standing in another state if such state imposes comparable licensure requirements as those imposed pursuant to this chapter and such state offers reciprocity to individuals licensed in this state. Applicants for reciprocity shall submit proof of current licensure, current certification by a certifying entity, compliance with ethical standards, and satisfactory results on a criminal background check.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-7A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 510, § 1/HB 412.