§ 10-511. Pain management establishments and pain clinic requirements.

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

(1)

Occupational tax certificate required. Clinics that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute and chronic pain ("pain clinics") are required to apply for and receive a occupational tax certificate from the City of Cartersville. These establishments are often termed "pain clinics", "pain relief clinics", "pain management", or similar title. Procedures are detailed under section 10-512 et seq.

(2)

State license required. The owner, physicians, and any managers of a pain clinic shall be state licensed physicians, in good standing. Proof of licensure shall be submitted with each annual renewal. The manager or owner shall maintain an office on-site at the establishment. All physicians writing prescriptions shall be on-site when the patient is issued said prescription, also maintaining an office at the establishment location.

(3)

Board certification. The owner and all staff physicians of a pain clinic shall be board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or the American Board of Anesthesiology and in good standing. Certification by the American Board of Pain Management or other organizations not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists is not accepted. Proof of said board certification shall be submitted with each annual renewal.

(4)

Dispensing. No dispensing of Schedule II, III or IV drugs shall occur or be permitted on the premises of a pain clinic, unless dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. This restriction includes "dispensing physicians." A pharmacy on the premises is permitted, if constructed and licensed separately as a pharmacy, as mandated by the laws of the State of Georgia. Nothing herein, however, shall preclude licensed surgeons and physicians so qualified from administering injections and medications associated with surgeries and procedures occurring at the establishment.

(5)

Facilities. The owner or clinic manager and physicians shall maintain separate offices in the structure proposed for the establishment. Physicians may share offices; however, exam rooms shall remain separate from any office space.

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