§ 43-35-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Podiatry Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-35-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.
§ 43-35-10. Rules and Regulations
All rules and regulations adopted by the board as it existed prior to January 1, 1994, shall continue in effect until modified or repealed. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.
§ 43-35-11. License Requirement; Exceptions; Training and Practice of Podiatric Residents; Limited Temporary Licenses; Delegation
No person shall practice podiatric medicine unless he or she holds a license and otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the board; provided, however, that this chapter shall not apply to any person licensed to practice medicine, as defined in Chapter 34 of this title; nor […]
§ 43-35-12. Eligibility for License
A license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who: Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board; Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent; Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board; Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less […]
§ 43-35-12.1. Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check
Any applicant for a license or reinstatement shall have satisfactory results from a fingerprint records check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license or reinstatement under this chapter shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board to perform […]
§ 43-35-13. Issuance of License Without Examination
A license may, at the discretion of the board, be issued without examination to any person who: Holds a current license authorizing him or her to practice podiatric medicine in another state or country; provided, however, the state or country has statutory requirements substantially equal to or exceeding those of this chapter; Otherwise substantially meets […]
§ 43-35-14. Examination of Applicants
The board may require applicants to be examined upon the subjects required for the practice of podiatric medicine. Any standardized examination which the board shall approve may be administered to all applicants in lieu of or in conjunction with any other examination which the board may require. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-14 , enacted by […]
§ 43-35-15. Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education Requirements
Licenses shall expire biennially. All applications for renewal of a license shall be filed with the division director prior to the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board. In order to maintain and enhance the professional competence of podiatrists licensed under the provisions of this chapter and for the protection of […]
§ 43-35-16. Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Denial of License; Other Discipline; Judicial Review; Reinstatement; Immunity; Failure of Licensee to Appear; Voluntary Surrender of License
The board shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, have the power to suspend, revoke, or cancel the license of, or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license to, any licensee or applicant for a license upon proof of any one of the following grounds: Employment of fraud or deception or cheating in applying […]
§ 43-35-17. Practice Without License Deemed Public Nuisance; Injunctions
The practice of podiatric medicine 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 under the provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance, harmful to the public health, […]
§ 43-35-18. Criminal Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment from two to five years or both. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, […]
§ 43-35-2. Purpose
This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for administrative control, supervision, and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine in this state. The practice of podiatric medicine is declared to be affected with the public interest. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-2 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 43-35-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the State Board of Podiatry Examiners. “License” means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the division director on behalf of the board which shall give the person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the practice prescribed thereon. “Licensee” means one […]
§ 43-35-4. Continuation of Board
The State Board of Podiatry Examiners which existed on January 1, 1994, is continued in existence on and after that date. The members serving on the board on January 1, 1994, and any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their […]
§ 43-35-5. Members of Board; Appointment; Oath; Removal
The State Board of Podiatry Examiners continued pursuant to Code Section 43-35-4 shall consist of four members. Any vacancy in office of such board resulting from expiration of term after this chapter becomes effective on July 1, 1994, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and approval by the Senate for a term of […]
§ 43-35-6. Eligibility for Appointment to Board
To be eligible for appointment to the board, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state and, except for the person appointed from the public at large, must: Hold a license issued under the provisions of this chapter; and Have actively practiced or taught podiatry for at […]
§ 43-35-7. Quorum of Board; Conduct of Business by Telephone
A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for all board business and, with the exception of hearings in contested cases, may conduct business in conference by telephone. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1.
§ 43-35-8. Duties of Division Director
The division director shall perform such administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board. History. Code 1981, § 43-35-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1375, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.
§ 43-35-9. Duties of Board
The board shall: Approve all examinations of applicants for licensure; Determine the qualifications of and authorize the issuance of licenses to qualified podiatrists and podiatric residents; Determine the qualifications and approve qualified colleges of podiatric medicine and courses in podiatry for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for licensure; Prescribe and enforce minimum […]