A licensed orthotist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist. A licensed prosthetist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist.
History. Code 1981, § 43-34-199 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-69, as enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 43-34-199.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Article 8 - Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice
§ 43-34-191. Findings of General Assembly
§ 43-34-193. Construction of Article
§ 43-34-194. Application for Original License
§ 43-34-195. Qualifications for License
§ 43-34-196. Sanctions Authorized
§ 43-34-197. Supervision of Assistants and Technicians
§ 43-34-198. Application for License for Persons Currently Practicing Orthotics or Prosthetics
§ 43-34-199. Order From Licensed Physician or Podiatrist Required
§ 43-34-200. Expiration Date and Renewal Period; Continuing Education; Procedure for Restoration