Section 43-1A-6. Review of proposed legislation

   All bills introduced in the General Assembly to newly regulate a profession or business and all reviews of existing regulatory entities pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1A-5 shall be reviewed according to the following criteria. In evaluating how or whether a profession or business shall hereafter be regulated, the following factors shall be considered:

   (1) Whether the unregulated practice of the occupation may harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of this state and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote;

   (2) Whether the practice of the occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing occupational ability;

   (3) Whether the citizens of this state are or may be effectively protected by other means;

   (4) Whether the overall cost effectiveness and economic impact would be positive for citizens of this state; and

   (5) Whether there are means other than state regulation to protect the interests of the state.

Code 1981, § 43-1A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 803, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 1/SB 149.