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SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

No SUNucate legislation has been enacted. 2017-2018: HB 200 attempted but failed.

Comparison to the SUNucate 

Georgia has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

HB 200 (2017-2018) - Failed

Sources

No enacted statute identified in source materials

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Georgia does not have any state laws pertaining to medical spas. The Georgia Composite Medical Board guidance states that injection of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers is considered the practice of medicine and may only be injected by a physician, APRN, or PA. A physician may delegate the task to an RN with appropriate training if the physician examines the patient before the procedure.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, Georgia would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Georgia Composite Medical Board FAQs

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