Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 681-14-.03
At its discretion, the Division may review all instances in which an applicant for licensure or a licensee has been convicted of a crime involving violence, moral turpitude, or other felonies or crimes, and may apply any sanction available to the Division under the laws of this State, including, but not limited to, a denial of licensure or a revocation of a current license. All offenses for which the Division may deny or sanction a license shall be divided into five separate categories based upon the gravity of the offense. Each category will have a period of sanction during which time no application for license or reinstatement shall routinely be considered, unless the applicant or licensee shall have received a pardon for the offense. The period of sanction shall commence on the date of conviction.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 681-14-.03
O.C.G.A. Secs, 43-1-19, 43-47-6, 43-47-8, 43-47-1".