Rule 53-3-.06. Licensure for Active-Duty Military and Transitioning Service Members

Rule 53-3-.06. Licensure for Active-Duty Military and Transitioning Service Members

1. (1) An active duty military or transitioning service member, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-34, is deemed eligible to apply for an expedited licensure process if the applicant:

   1. (a) Has submitted a complete application along with a fee in the amount established by the Board; and
   2. (b) Holds a license from another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain licensure in this state, or has obtained a specialty, certification, training, or experience in the military while a service member which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in this state.
2. (2) If the applicant has held a license in another state, jurisdiction or territory, the applicant must submit verification of each license.
3. (3) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate, override, or amend any licensing compact entered into by the State of Georgia.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-7, 43-1-25, 43-1-34, 43-5-6, 43-5-9.

History. Original Rule entitled "Re-Examination" adopted. F. June 8, 1978; eff. June 28, 1978.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 21, 1983; eff. August 10, 1983.

Repealed: F. Apr. 28, 1989, eff. May 18, 1989.

Adopted: New Rule entitled "Licensure for Active-Duty Military and Transitioning Service Members." F. June 4, 2024; eff. June 24, 2024.