Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-19-.06
The department may issue a license to a program that provides proof of accreditation by an accreditation agency approved by the department, if the accreditation agency's requirements are substantially equivalent or more stringent than the requirements of these rules. The license may be issued without an on-site visit by the department, however, the department reserves the right to inspect accredited programs on a sample validation basis or whenever there is reason to believe that the requirements of these rules are not being met. Provided however, any denial, suspension, or revocation of such accreditation shall result in similar licensure actions, and the governing body shall be required to apply for a new license. For purpose of this rule, proof of accreditation shall require a copy of the program's most recent accreditation report together with any supplemental recommendations or reports. Such reports shall be submitted to the department whenever received by a program or whenever requested by the department.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-19-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-6, 26-5-10, 31-2-4, 37-1-22, 37-7-3.