Georgia Code
Part 4 - False Advertising
§ 10-1-422. Degree to Be Designated in Advertisements Using “Doctor” or “dr.”; Penalty for Violation

History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2046, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 628, § 1.
Cross references.
Unauthorized use of terms “M.D.,” “Doctor,” “Doctor of Osteopathy,” §§ 43-34-26 , 43-34-44 .

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Georgia Code

Title 10 - Commerce and Trade

Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices

Article 15 - Deceptive or Unfair Practices

Part 4 - False Advertising

§ 10-1-420. Advertising Without Intending to Sell on Stated Terms; Disclaimers as to Availability

§ 10-1-421. False or Fraudulent Statements in Advertising Prohibited; Broadcaster or Publisher Acting in Good Faith Excepted; Penalties

§ 10-1-422. Degree to Be Designated in Advertisements Using “Doctor” or “dr.”; Penalty for Violation

§ 10-1-423. Enjoining Prohibited Advertising

§ 10-1-424. Misrepresenting Nature of Business

§ 10-1-425. Misrepresenting Ownership in Advertising Liquidation, Auction, or Going-Out-of-Business Sale Prohibited

§ 10-1-426. Penalty for Violations of Code Sections 10-1-424 and 10-1-425; Good Faith Exceptions

§ 10-1-427. False Advertising of Legal Services; Good Faith Exemptions; Complaints; Violation of Cease and Desist Order