§ 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 […]
§ 43-51-12. Permit Conditions
The director is authorized where appropriate to include, as a condition in a permit issued pursuant to Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the “Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977,” or Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the “Georgia Water Quality Control Act,” a requirement that the […]
§ 43-50-90. [For Effective Date, See note.] Establishing Standards for Facilities and Equipment; Monitoring, Investigation, and Enforcement Actions
The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same. The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a […]
§ 43-51-13. Application by Director for Injunctive Relief Authorized; Judgment
Whenever, in the judgment of the director, any person has engaged in, is currently engaged in, or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute an unlawful action under this chapter, he may make application to the superior court of the county in which the unlawful act or practice […]
§ 43-50-91. [For Effective Date, See note.] Facilities Accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or Equivalent Agency Exempt
This article shall not apply to any facility owned by the federal, state, or any local government, a public or private college or university, or a zoological park or aquarium that is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association or other substantially equivalent nationally recognized accrediting agency as determined by the board. History. Code […]