Initiation of Proceedings for Violation of Chapter; Records

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  1. Proceedings under this chapter may be initiated by the board upon its own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint. A board member who forwards a complaint to the attention of the board shall not participate in any further disciplinary proceedings with respect to such applicant or licensee. Disposition of "contested cases," within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50.
  2. A record of all hearings, decisions, and orders shall be kept for the board by the executive director.

(Ga. L. 1920, p. 132, § 16; Code 1933, § 84-716; Ga. L. 1937, p. 627, § 2; Ga. L. 1976, p. 484, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1056, § 7; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1389, § 7; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 43; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 2-15/HB 132.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

- Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.

Necessity of expert evidence in proceeding for revocation or suspension of license of physician, surgeon, or dentist, 74 A.L.R.4th 969.


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