The General Assembly finds that the need for and the effectiveness of establishing occupational licensure and certification in this state has not been systematically evaluated. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that no programs of licensure and certification shall hereafter be imposed upon any profession or business unless required for the safety and well-being of the citizens of this state. It is the further purpose of this chapter to authorize the periodic review of existing regulatory entities to ensure that the authority of such regulatory entities is applicable and necessary with relation to the current professional and business conditions of this state. Any actions of the council pursuant to this chapter are solely recommendations and shall be nonbinding.
History. Code 1981, § 43-1A-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 1A - Occupational Regulation Legislation Review
§ 43-1A-4. Occupational Regulation Review Council
§ 43-1A-5. Powers and Duties of Council
§ 43-1A-6. Review of Proposed Legislation
§ 43-1A-7. Required Information for Proposed Regulation
§ 43-1A-8. Preferred Forms of Regulation; Role of General Assembly
§ 43-1A-9. Chapter Not to Limit Legislature’s Constitutional Powers