Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 553 - RULES OF STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Chapter 553-11 - CHANGES IN STATUS
Rule 553-11-.03 - Prior Approval

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 553-11-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) A residential or general contractor who holds a current and valid residential or general contractor's license in the State of Georgia may request issuance of a new license by the appropriate division without examination under the following provisions:

(a) Notify the Board of his or her desire to engage in the same category of residential or general contracting which license was issued to him or her in their capacity either as an individual licensee or as a qualifying agent for a business organization by submitting a Prior Approval application with required supporting documents, as established by the Board, along with the required fee.

(b) Shall otherwise meet the requirements for licensure.

(c) Shall not be in violation of this chapter.

(2) A residential or general contractor who was previously issued a residential or general contractor's license in the State of Georgia, may request issuance of a new license by the appropriate division without examination under the following provisions:

(a) Notify the Board of his or her desire to engage in the same category of residential or general contracting which license was issued to him or her in their capacity either as an individual licensee or as a qualifying agent for a business organization by submitting a Prior Approval application with required supporting documents, as established by the Board, along with the required fee.

(b) Submit evidence of attendance of required approved continuing education for each biennium that the license was not active if required by the respective Division.

(c) Shall otherwise meet the requirements for licensure.

(d) Shall not be in violation of this chapter.

(3) Failure to provide proper notification of disaffiliation pursuant to Rule 553-11-.02 shall be considered a violation and is subject to disciplinary action of a public reprimand to include a fine, in addition to any other conditions required by the appropriate division.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-41-5(a)(7), 43-41-9(e)(2).

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