It is declared to be the purpose of the General Assembly that the activities of certain persons who utilize certain titles relating to or who practice professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy be regulated to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.
History. Code 1981, § 43-7A-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1406, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 330, § 1; Ga. L. 2022, p. 523, § 1/HB 972.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2022, p. 523, § 1/HB 972, effective July 1, 2022, reenacted this Code section without change.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 10A - Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
Article 1 - Licensing Provisions
§ 43-10A-2. Declaration of Purpose
§ 43-10A-5. Powers and Duties of Board; Quorum; Meetings
§ 43-10A-7. Licensing Requirement; Exceptions
§ 43-10A-8. Eligibility for Licensure
§ 43-10A-10. Licensure Without Examination
§ 43-10A-12. Requirements for Licensure in Social Work; Authorized Services
§ 43-10A-13. Requirements for Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy
§ 43-10A-15. Expiration, Renewal, and Penalty Dates
§ 43-10A-16. Requirements for Continuing Education
§ 43-10A-19. Obtaining License by Fraudulent Representation
§ 43-10A-21. Restrictions on Use of Terms in Corporate, Partnership, Association, or Business Names