The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of specific knowledge and skills relating to breastfeeding is important to the health of mothers and babies and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound lactation care and services in hospitals, physician practices, private homes, and other settings requires trained and competent professionals. It is declared, therefore, to be the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensure and regulation of the activities of persons engaged in lactation care and services.
History. Code 1981, § 43-22A-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 357, § 1/HB 649.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 22A - Lactation Consultant Practice
§ 43-22A-2. Purpose of Chapter; Legislative Findings
§ 43-22A-4. Lactation Consultant Advisory Group; Membership
§ 43-22A-5. Duties of Advisory Group
§ 43-22A-6. Application; License
§ 43-22A-7. Requirements for Application for Licensure
§ 43-22A-8. Notification to Applicant of Acceptance or Rejection
§ 43-22A-9. License as Property; Display; Address Changes; Renewal; Inactive Status
§ 43-22A-11. Use of Title “Licensed Lactation Consultant” or “Licensed l.c.”
§ 43-22A-12. Licensing Authority of Secretary; Investigations; Fines