Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses § 43-1-35

(1) “Firefighter” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 45-9-81.

(2) “Healthcare provider” means any physician or other person licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to furnish healthcare services, including any dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, pharmacist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, clinical social worker, registered professional nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered optician, physical therapist, chiropractor, physician assistant, cardiac technician, emergency medical technician, or paramedic.

(3) “Law enforcement officer” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 45-9-81.

(4) “License” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.

(5) “Other board” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.

(6) “Service member” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.

(7) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(8) “Transitioning service member” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34.

(1) Holds a current license to practice such occupation or profession issued by another state for which the training, experience, and testing are substantially similar in qualifications and scope to the requirements under this state to obtain a license;

(2) Is in good standing in such other state and is not the subject of an investigation or a disciplinary proceeding being conducted by a professional licensing board or other board in such other state; and

(3) Passes any examination that may only be required to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations of this state specific to the practice of the profession, business, or trade for which such expedited license by endorsement is being sought.

(1) Moved from another state and established residency in this state;

(2) Holds a current license to practice such occupation or profession issued by another state prior to establishing residency in this state for which the training, experience, and testing are substantially similar in qualifications and scope to the requirements under this state to obtain a license;

(3) Is in good standing in such other state and is not the subject of an investigation or a disciplinary proceeding being conducted by a professional licensing board or other board in such other state; and

(4) Passes any examination that may only be required to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations of this state specific to the practice of the profession, business, or trade for which such license by endorsement is being sought.