History. Code 1981, § 43-26-36 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 1993, p. 471, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 210, § 5/HB 475; Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 6/HB 332; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 4/HB 394.
The 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, in paragraph (b)(1), substituted “paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-26-5” for “paragraph (7) of Code Section 43-26-35” in the first sentence, and substituted “permit shall automatically become invalid” for “permit is automatically invalid” in the third sentence.
The 2015 amendment, effective May 6, 2015, rewrote this Code section.
Cross references.
Immunity from liability for persons providing information to medical peer review organization, § 31-7-132.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2013, p. 643, § 7/HB 332, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “For purposes of making initial appointments to the reconstituted Georgia Board of Nursing, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.” The Governor approved this Act on May 6, 2013.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Licensed Practical Nursing Education Programs, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Georgia Board of Nursing, Chapter 410-9.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Article 2 - Licensed Practical Nurses
§ 43-26-31. Purpose of Article
§ 43-26-33. Use of Titles and Abbreviations by Licensed Practical Nurses
§ 43-26-36. Application for Licensure; Examination
§ 43-26-36.1. Fingerprint Record and Criminal Background Checks for Applicants for Licensure; Fees
§ 43-26-38. License by Endorsement; Temporary Permit
§ 43-26-40. Refusal to Grant License; Revocation of License; Disciplining of Licensees
§ 43-26-41. Exceptions to Licensure Requirements; Burden of Proof