§ 43-51-14. Penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator or laboratory analyst without being duly certified under this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any water or wastewater treatment plant to be operated in Georgia by a person or persons not certified under this chapter. Any person violating this chapter […]
§ 43-51-6.1. Establishment of Class Iv Classifications; Certification; Renewal; Course of Training
In addition to current classifications I, II, and III, the division shall establish a new classification to be known as Class IV which designation shall apply to all very small public water supply systems in this state which are ground-water systems serving a population of less than 1,000. The board shall certify persons as to […]
§ 43-51-7. Examinations
Board approved examinations shall be used in determining the knowledge, ability, and judgment of applicants for certification as operators or laboratory analysts except for applications submitted prior to July 1, 2000, for Class IV level certifications. Such examinations shall be given at least six times annually. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 7; Ga. […]
§ 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; […]
§ 43-51-9. Revocation and Suspension of Certificates; Hearing
The board may investigate the actions of any operator or laboratory analyst and may revoke or suspend the certificate of an operator or laboratory analyst, following a hearing conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” when it is found that the operator or laboratory analyst has practiced fraud […]
§ 43-50-63. Posting Notice of Use of Veterinary Assistant; Proper Identification Required
Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using veterinary assistants shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place. A veterinary assistant must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. […]
§ 43-51-10. Classification of Public Water Supply Systems and Wastewater Treatment Plants
The division shall classify all public water supply systems and wastewater treatment plants with due regard to the size, type, character of water or wastewater to be treated, and other physical conditions affecting such systems or treatment plants, according to the skill, knowledge, and experience that the operator in responsible charge must have to operate […]
§ 43-50-64. Veterinarian Ultimately Responsible for Violations of Veterinary Assistant
A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a veterinary assistant. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-64 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.
§ 43-51-11. Provision by State Agencies Operating and Maintaining Facilities of at Least One Licensed Operator in Each Departmental District
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any state agency which operates and maintains facilities contemplated by this chapter shall be required to have a minimum of one licensed operator in each departmental district. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1074, § 6.
§ 43-50-80. Good Faith Emergency Treatment to Sick or Injured Animals; No Liability
Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of this chapter and shall not be liable to the owner of such animal in any civil action for damages; provided, however, that this Code […]