Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Accountants
§ 43-3-26. Authority of Executive Director to Provide Information Regarding Past or Pending Investigation of Applicant

The executive director shall be authorized to provide to any licensing authority of this or any other state, upon inquiry by such authority, information regarding a past or pending investigation of or disciplinary sanction against any applicant for licensure by the board or licensee of the board notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-20 or any other law to the contrary regarding the confidentiality of that information; provided, however, that such information shall only be shared after receiving written confirmation from the recipient authority that it assures preservation of confidentiality and the licensee has been given reasonable notice that the information shall be provided to another entity. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority of the executive director to disclose to any person or entity information concerning the existence of any investigation for unlicensed practice being conducted against any person who is neither licensed nor an applicant for licensure by the board.
History. Code 1981, § 43-3-26 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 136, § 1-2/HB 291.
Editor’s notes.
This Code section formerly pertained to extension of time for compliance with licensing requirements. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1980, p. 1543, § 1, and was repealed by Ga. L. 1983, p. 559, § 13, effective March 15, 1983.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 3 - Accountants

§ 43-3-1. Short Title

§ 43-3-2. Definitions

§ 43-3-3. Georgia State Board of Accountancy; Powers and Duties; Executive Director; Venue

§ 43-3-4. Membership of Board; Terms; Removal; Expense Reimbursement

§ 43-3-5. Chairperson and Secretary of Board; Meetings; Seal; Records of Proceedings; Appointment of Committees and Employees

§ 43-3-6. Duties of Executive Director

§ 43-3-7. Fees Authorized

§ 43-3-8. Rules and Regulations; Notice; Hearings

§ 43-3-9. Requirements for Certificate of Certified Public Accountant; Disclosure of Commissions From Sale of Insurance or Financial Products

§ 43-3-10. Examinations for Certified Public Accountants

§ 43-3-11. Certificate Holder as “Certified Public Accountant” or “Public Accountant”

§ 43-3-12. Reciprocity for Certified Public Accountants

§ 43-3-13. Individuals Holding Certified Public Accountant Certificates, Live Permits, or Licenses as of July 1, 2014

§ 43-3-14. Application for Certification by Nonresidents

§ 43-3-15. Foreign Registered Accountant

§ 43-3-16. Licensure Requirements for Firms Practicing Public Accountancy

§ 43-3-17. Renewal of Firm License

§ 43-3-18. Issuance of License to Practice Accountancy; Substantial Equivalency Practice Privilege for Nonresidents

§ 43-3-19. Continuing Professional Education Requirements

§ 43-3-20. Investigations; Admissibility of Records; Filing of Complaint; Immunity; Hearing

§ 43-3-21. Revocation or Refusal to Grant or Renew License; Immunity

§ 43-3-22. Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Renew Firm License

§ 43-3-23. Adjudicative Hearings Before Board

§ 43-3-24. Sanctions; Probation

§ 43-3-24.1. Cease and Desist Order

§ 43-3-25. Civil Penalty

§ 43-3-25.1. Confidentiality of Applicant Information

§ 43-3-26. Authority of Executive Director to Provide Information Regarding Past or Pending Investigation of Applicant

§ 43-3-27. Notification of Conviction; Time Limit; Suspension

§ 43-3-28. Reinstatement or Modification of a Revoked or Suspended License

§ 43-3-29. Accountants' Records and Communications; Peer Review Data

§ 43-3-30. Injunctions; Enforcement

§ 43-3-31. Prohibited Use of Title or Designation; False or Deceptive Practices

§ 43-3-32. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter

§ 43-3-33. Expired License of Service Member

§ 43-3-34. Criminal Penalty