Chapter 360-37 MILITARY SPOUSES AND TRANSITIIONING SERVICE MEMBERS LICENSURE
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
| (1) |
"License" means a document, permit,
certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of
the Composite State Medical Board to a person to engage in a profession or
business regulated under O.C.G.A. T. 43, Ch. 34. |
| (2) |
"Military" means the United States armed
forces, including the National Guard. |
| (3) |
"Military spouse" means a spouse of a
service member or transitioning service member. |
| (4) |
"Service member" means an active or
reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard. |
| (5) |
"Transitioning service member" means a
member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is
within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation. |
Effective July 1, 2017, military spouses and transitioning
service members may qualify for expedited processing of the license application
by showing that the applicant is a military spouse or transitioning service
member and that the applicant has paid the fee and meets the requirements for a
license under the law and rules for the type of license for which the applicant
has applied.
