(a) Proceedings under this chapter may be initiated by the board upon its own motion or upon receipt of a signed, written complaint. A board member who forwards a complaint to the attention of the board shall not participate in any further disciplinary proceedings with respect to such applicant or licensee. Disposition of 'contested cases,' within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50.(b) A record of all hearings, decisions, and orders shall be kept for the board by the executive director.Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 83,§ 2-15, eff. 7/1/2013.
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