Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-35 - LASERS
Rule 360-35-.02 - Licensure
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Applicants for licensure as an assistant laser practitioner or senior laser practitioner must submit an application on a form approved by the Board, submit an application fee, and submit an affidavit that the applicant is a United States citizen, a legal permanent resident of the United States, or that he/she is a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, he/she must submit documentation that will determine his/her qualified alien status. The Board participates in the DHS-USCIS SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements or "SAVE") program for the purpose of verifying citizenship and immigration status information of non-citizens. If the applicant is a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, he/she must provide the alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency.
(2) An applicant for licensure as an assistant laser practitioner must also show that he/she:
(3) An applicant for licensure as a senior laser practitioner must also show that he/she:
(4) A person currently licensed in another state may apply for licensure in Georgia as an assistant laser practitioner or senior laser practitioner by submitting an application, paying a fee, showing he/she is currently licensed in another state, that state has requirements similar to and not less stringent than Georgia, that state would accept licensees from Georgia, and passing an examination approved by the Board.
(5) An application shall expire one year from the date of receipt. Any subsequent application must be accompanied by submission of appropriate documentation and application fee.
O.C.G.A.§§ 43-34-5, 43-34-244, 50-36-1.