Cosmetic Laser Practitioner Licensure

Originally enacted in 2007 as House Bill 528, the Cosmetic Laser Services Act (O.C.G.A. § 43‐34‐244) became effective February 26, 2014 when Governor Nathan Deal signed the House Bill 743 (the General Appropriations Act), which authorized the Board to begin licensing cosmetic laser practitioners. There are two levels of licensure for this profession: assistant laser practitioner and senior laser practitioner. The Cosmetic Laser Services Act specifies the qualifications for each of these levels.

The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) announced a deadline of December 31, 2014 to submit applications for licensure under the grandfather provision of the Cosmetic Laser Services Act.

NOTE: The grandfather period for Assistant Laser Practitioner applications has ended.