As used in this article, the term: “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. “Convicted” or “conviction” refers to a final conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or […]
Any licensed individual who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state of any criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale, or possession of a controlled substance or marijuana shall notify the appropriate licensing authority of the conviction within ten days following the conviction. Upon being notified […]
Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article for each licensed occupation shall be governed by the appropriate provisions applicable to each licensing authority. History. Code 1981, § 16-13-112 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2009, § 1.
The provisions of this article shall be supplemental to and shall not operate to prohibit any licensing authority from acting pursuant to those provisions of law which may now or hereafter authorize other sanctions and actions for that particular licensing authority. History. Code 1981, § 16-13-113 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2009, § […]
This article shall apply only with respect to criminal offenses committed on or after July 1, 1990; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall prevent any licensing authority from implementing sanctions additional to or other than those provided for in this article with respect to offenses committed prior to July 1, 1990. History. […]
