Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 553-2-.08
To prove that an applicant who is applying on his or her behalf holds a current and valid license to engage in general contracting issued to him or her by any governing authority of any political subdivision of this state, the applicant must cause to be submitted to the division a verification of licensure verifying such from that political subdivision. The verification of licensure will be on a form included with the application for examination exemption. Additionally, the verification of licensure shall show that the applicant passed an examination required by the governing authority, which examination is substantially similar to the state examination for general contractors, in order for the applicant to obtain the license from that governing authority. The division shall determine whether the examination[s] required by any governing authority of the political subdivisions in Georgia is substantially similar to the state examination for general contractors. In making such determination, the division shall ensure that the examination[s] of the local governing authorities at least satisfy the division examination's requirements for ascertaining the particular applicant's ability to make a practical application of his or her knowledge of the profession of commercial general contracting; the applicant's qualifications in reading plans and specifications; his or her knowledge of building codes, estimating costs, construction, ethics, contracting, and other similar matters pertaining to the general contracting business; his or her knowledge as to the responsibilities of a general contractor to the public and to owners, subcontractors, and suppliers; and his or her knowledge of the requirements of the laws of this state relating to general contractors, construction, workers' compensation, insurance, surety bonding, and liens. Additionally, each applicant must swear on the application for examination exemption that the applicant is a Georgia resident and citizen and must, as dictated by the application for examination exemption, also submit with the completed application for examination exemption an appropriate reference letter from a certified public accountant regarding residency and citizenship. The reference letter will be on a form included with the application for examination exemption and must be notarized.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 553-2-.08
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-41-5, 43-41-8.