§ 43-24A-9 - Provisional permits - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 43-24A-9 (2010)
43-24A-9. Provisional permits

(a) A provisional permit to practice as a provisionally permitted massage therapist may be issued for a two-year period by the board to the following applicants:

(1) An applicant licensed in another state with like or similar requirements for licensure; or

(2) An applicant who is not the holder of any massage therapy license.

(b) Such permit shall authorize the applicant to work under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist as provided by the board.

(c) The applicant, by submitting an application for a provisional permit, agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to perform a criminal background check and expressly consents and authorizes the board or its representative to perform such a check.

(d) Such provisional permit shall have the same force and effect as a permanent license until the time of its expiration.

(e) The provisional permit shall expire on the same date as a permanent license that is issued to persons who have passed the examination.