§ 43-34-240. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-240 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.

§ 43-34-241. Legislative Findings; Purpose

This article is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for state administrative control, supervision, and regulation of the practice of providing cosmetic laser services. It is the intention of the General Assembly that cosmetic laser services be made available and affordable to the people of this state […]

§ 43-34-242. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board created by Code Section 43-34-2. “Consulting physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter and: Whose principal place of practice is within this state; or Whose principal place of practice is outside this state but […]

§ 43-34-243. Permitted Activities

This article shall not be construed to prohibit: A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed; A licensed physician assistant from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed; A person licensed by this state as a registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse […]

§ 43-34-244. Two Levels of License; Application

There shall be two levels of a license for a cosmetic laser practitioner: assistant laser practitioner and senior laser practitioner. Any person desiring to obtain a license as a cosmetic laser practitioner under the terms of this article shall make application to the board as follows: An applicant for an “assistant laser practitioner” license shall […]

§ 43-34-245. Expiration of Licenses; License Renewal

All licenses shall expire biennially unless renewed. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the board prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the biennial renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure of the holder to renew may only be restored after application and payment […]

§ 43-34-246. Sanctions

The board may impose on a cosmetic laser practitioner or applicant any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-246 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. […]

§ 43-34-247. Petition to Restrain or Enjoin Unlicensed Cosmetic Laser Practitioner

The practice of providing cosmetic laser services is declared to be an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Such practice when engaged in by a person who is not licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner or otherwise licensed to practice a profession which is permitted under […]

§ 43-34-248. Agreement With Consulting Physician

Any facility providing cosmetic laser services other than hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices shall have an agreement with a consulting physician who shall: Be trained in laser modalities; Establish proper protocols for the cosmetic laser services provided at the facility and file such protocols with the board; Examine each patient prior to […]

§ 43-34-249. Informed Consent

Prior to receiving cosmetic laser services from a cosmetic laser practitioner, a person must consent in writing to such services and shall be informed in writing of the general terms of the following: The nature and purpose of such proposed procedure; Any material risks generally recognized and associated with the cosmetic laser service to be […]

§ 43-34-249.1. Waiver

The board shall have the authority to waive the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 43-34-248 and paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-249 for facilities offering cosmetic laser services which serve as a principal place of practice at which a physician regularly sees patients if medical services are regularly performed at […]

§ 43-34-250. Advisory Committee

The board shall appoint an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include licensed cosmetic laser practitioners licensed under this article and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. The advisory committee shall include at least one person licensed to practice medicine under this chapter and specialized in a field with expertise in […]

§ 43-34-251. Prohibited Activities

It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to perform cosmetic laser services within any area within one inch of the nearest part of the eye socket of any consumer. It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a cosmetic laser practitioner to administer any pharmaceutical agent or other […]

§ 43-34-252. Noncompliance of Facility Owner; Penalty

Any person who owns a facility in which cosmetic laser services are offered or performed in noncompliance with the requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-252 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.

§ 43-34-253. Violation; Penalty

Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-253 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 626, § 1/HB 528; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.