Beginning January 1, 1997, as stated in O.C.G.A. 43-15-6(b), ". . . which begins after the 1996 renewal cycle," every registrant shall meet the continuing professional competency requirements of these rules for professional development as a condition for licensure renewal.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 180-11-.01
Ga. L. 1945, pp. 294, 299; O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-15-6(b).