§ 10-510. Medical establishment regulations.

A proposed business classified as a medical establishment under section 10-508, shall adhere to the following regulations:

(1)

Ownership/manager. The owner or manager of a medical establishment shall be licensed by the State of Georgia, in the respective field corresponding to the provision of services proposed, in good standing.

(2)

State licensure required. All medical establishments, as defined by this article, are required to apply for and receive a occupational tax certificate in accordance with chapter 22, article II. Additionally, prior to the issuance of a occupational tax certificate, the proposed medical establishment shall provide licensure for all practitioners in the respective field corresponding to the services proposed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A. tit. 43, now and as amended). Respective state licenses shall remain in good standing and are due each year with annual occupation tax renewals with the city.

(3)

Dispensing. If the medical establishment proposes to dispense Schedule II, III or IV drugs to patients on-site, the dispenser shall be dispensing physician, as required by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and State of Georgia. All dispensing physicians at the medical establishment shall provide to the city a copy of the notification sent to the board, seeking to dispense.

(4)

Pharmacy. Should a medical establishment seek to provide pharmacy services on-site, compliance with O.C.G.A. § 26-4-4; O.C.G.A § 26-4-40 et seq., now and as amended is required. A state licensed pharmacist, in good standing, shall be on-site and responsible for the pharmacy operation.

(Ord. No. 15-12, 2-2-12)