Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-7B - DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
Rule 480-7B-.05 - Required Reporting to the Board

(1) State or Federal Actions. A DME supplier licensee must notify the Board within ten (10) business days of the receipt of any final order or decision by any other licensing board or federal agency of the imposition of disciplinary action or restriction by such other licensing board or federal agency in which a license or privilege was suspended or revoked. A final order or decision includes a consent order or agreement and is any decision, regardless whether there still exists an appellate right to the state or federal courts. Any revocation or suspension of a state or federal license or permit may result in the immediate suspension of the DME license by the Board, pending a final decision by the Board.

(2) Felony convictions. A DME supplier licensee, its owner, or designated representative who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country of a felony shall be required to notify the Board of the conviction within ten (10) days of the conviction. The failure to notify the Board of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of the DME supplier license.