A professional licensing board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the applicant has:
(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license. If the Board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without prior hearing; provided however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so desires.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 276-2-.08
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-20-6.
Original Rule entitled "Appeal" adopted as ER. 276-2-0.4-.08. F. Feb. 16, 1979; eff. Jan. 29, 1979, the date of adoption.Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. May 16, 1979; eff. June 5, 1979.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 9, 2008; eff. June 29, 2008.