Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 45 - Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control

§ 43-45-1. Short Title - This chapter may be cited as the “Structural Pest Control...

§ 43-45-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (16.5) “Secretary” means...

§ 43-45-3. Creation of Commission; Composition; Vacancies; Number of Members Who May Represent a Single Business Entity - There is created a State Structural Pest Control Commission to...

§ 43-45-4. Terms of Office; Eligibility of Member to Succeed Himself - The appointive members of the commission shall be appointed originally...

§ 43-45-5. Election of Officers; Action by Vote of Four Members; Meetings - The commission shall elect from its membership a chairman and...

§ 43-45-6. Reimbursement of Commission Members - Each member of the commission shall be reimbursed as provided...

§ 43-45-7. Commissioner as Secretary of Commission - The Commissioner shall be secretary of the commission. The secretary...

§ 43-45-8. General Powers and Duties of Commission - The commission is authorized and required to: History. Ga. L....

§ 43-45-9. Examination for Certification as an Operator; Evidence From Applicants as to Employment of Qualified Operators; Insurance Requirements; Required Statements in Contracts for Service - The Georgia Structural Pest Control Act” requires all pest control...

§ 43-45-10. Registration of Employees and Agents; Registration Certificates; Employee Training - The license holder shall register with the secretary the names...

§ 43-45-11. Transfer of Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; Procedure Upon Change of Status of Licensee - A license, certification, or registration shall not be transferable. When...

§ 43-45-12. Suspension, Cancellation, and Revocation of Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; Unlawful Acts - shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense....

§ 43-45-13. Restrictions on Advertising - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 299, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 43-45-14. Designation of Resident Agents by Nonresident Licensees and Certified Operators - Every nonresident licensee or certified operator shall designate a resident...

§ 43-45-15. Issuance of Business License by Municipalities or Other Political Subdivisions; Local Business License Fees and Occupation Taxes - History. Code 1981, § 43-45-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-45-16. Promulgation of Regulations - The commission and the Commissioner may promulgate such regulations as...

§ 43-45-17. Enforcement Authority of Commissioner - The Commissioner is authorized and directed to enforce this chapter...

§ 43-45-18. Applicability of the “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13...

§ 43-45-19. Inspection of Licensees’ Records by Commissioner - The Commissioner or his agents shall have during regular business...

§ 43-45-20. Injunctions - The Commissioner may institute a civil action to enjoin any...

§ 43-45-21. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 43-45-22. Authority to Refuse License to Applicant Convicted of Violation of Chapter - Nothing in this chapter shall require the commission to issue...

§ 43-45-23. Interference With or Obstruction of Inspector - Any person who shall interfere with or obstruct any inspector...

§ 43-45-24. Engaging in Pest Control Business Without a License; Engaging in Field Work or Soliciting Accounts Without Registering or Obtaining Certification - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 564, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 43-45-24.1. Civil Penalty; Negotiated Settlements; Hearings and Procedure; Disposition of Penalties; Judicial Review; Judgments - History. Code 1981, § 43-45-24.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-45-25. Penalty - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating...