Georgia Code, Title 43, Chapter 21a - Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety Profession Recognition and Title Protection
- § 43-21a-1 - Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety Profession Recognition and Title Protection Act."
- § 43-21a-2 - Purpose of Chapter
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide legal recognition to the professions of industrial hygiene, health physics, and safety, as well as...
- § 43-21a-3 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Accredited college or university" means a United States college or university that holds accreditation from one...
- § 43-21a-4 - Regulation of Certain Terms and Titles
(a) An individual shall meet the requirements and qualifications as set out in this chapter before such individual uses the title or represents himself...
- § 43-21a-5 - Identification, Advertisement, or Representation of Business Entries As Providers of Certain Services
(a) A business entity shall not identify, advertise, or represent itself as a provider of industrial hygiene services furnished by certified associate industrial hygienists...
- § 43-21a-6 - Unfair Business Practices
It is an unfair business practice for any person to represent himself or herself as a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health physicist, certified...
- § 43-21a-7 - State or Local Government Regulation of the Practice of Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety
No entity of state or local government shall by rule or otherwise prohibit or restrict the practice of industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety...
- § 43-21a-8 - Exceptions
This chapter does not apply to: (1) A person employed as an apprentice under the supervision of a certified associate industrial hygienist, certified health...
- § 43-21a-9 - Unauthorized Use of Certification Mark
No person shall mislead or deceive anyone by the unauthorized use of any industrial hygiene, health physics, or safety certification mark that has been...
- § 43-21a-10 - Penalties
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00.
Last modified: October 14, 2016