No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer or perform the services of an athletic trainer, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license under this chapter; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student-trainer, assistant-trainer, or any similar position if such service is not primarily for compensation and is carried out under the supervision of a physician or a licensed athletic trainer.
(Ga. L. 1977, p. 1123, § 8; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1125, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 473, § 2/HB 217.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
ALR.
- Failure to procure occupational or business license or permit as affecting validity or enforceability of contract, 30 A.L.R. 834.
Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.