Georgia Code, Title 43, Chapter 34, Article 6 - Respiratory Care

• § 43-34-140 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Practices Act."
• § 43-34-141 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Legislative Finding and Declaration
  The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of respiratory care in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it...
• § 43-34-142 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Board" means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. (2) "Respiratory care" means the rendering of services to...
• § 43-34-143 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Powers and Duties of Board
  The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall have the power and responsibility to: (1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for...
• § 43-34-144 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Requirements for Certification; Supervision
  (a) Each applicant for certification as a respiratory care professional shall meet the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2)...
• § 43-34-145 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Notice to Applicant of Acceptance or Rejection
  After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and...
• § 43-34-146 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Ownership of Certificate; Posting; Change of Address; Renewal; Inactive Status; Board Authorize to Determine Renewal Requirements
  (a) Any document evidencing certification issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.(b) The certificate holder...
• § 43-34-147 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Temporary Permits
  Upon payment of a fee determined by the board, a temporary permit may be issued to practice respiratory care: (1) For a period of...
• § 43-34-148 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Reciprocity
  An individual who has been granted certification, registration, licensure, or other authority by whatever name known to practice respiratory care in another state having...
• § 43-34-149 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Sanctions
  The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a respiratory care professional any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section...
• § 43-34-150 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Respiratory Care Advisory Committee
  The board shall appoint a respiratory care advisory committee. The committee shall be composed of persons engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy, persons...
• § 43-34-151 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) Practice of Respiratory Care or Representation As Respiratory Care Professional Without Certification Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty; Application of Emergency Care Law
  (a) Unless certified under this article or exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section, no person shall: (1) Practice respiratory care; or (2)...
• § 43-34-152 - (for Effective Date of Repeal, See Note.) "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" Applicable
  Proceedings under this article shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."

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