Can I offer a referral program for my customers in Georgia? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific regulations or requirements regarding referral programs for customers in Georgia. However, it is important to note that the General Assembly recognizes the potential conflict of interest in patient referrals by healthcare providers to entities in which they have an investment interest ^[1.1]. It is recommended that any referral program be structured in a way that avoids conflicts of interest and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, any advertisements related to the referral program must comply with advertising requirements set forth by the Georgia Installment Loan Act ^[3.1]. Advertisements must not be false, misleading, or deceptive, and must contain the licensee’s name and unique identifier.

Overall, while there are no specific requirements for referral programs in Georgia, it is important to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and to avoid conflicts of interest.

^[1.2] provides an exception to the prohibition of referral of patients to any entity or facility providing designated health services if there is no entity or facility of reasonable quality, price, or service in the community, alternative financing is not reasonably available, and all the following requirements are met. It is important to note that this exception is specific to healthcare providers and facilities providing designated health services.

^[2.2] and ^[2.3] provide information on exemptions from residential and general contracting examinations for individuals who have the necessary experience in Georgia. This information is not directly relevant to the query on referral programs for customers.

^[2.5] provides information on licensure by reciprocity for general contractors seeking to obtain a license in Georgia. This information is not directly relevant to the query on referral programs for customers.

Therefore, based on the provided context documents, there are no specific requirements for referral programs for customers in Georgia.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Legislative intent.
• [1.2] Entities excepted from prohibitions as to financing and referrals; requirements; regulation.
• [2.2] Exemption from Residential Contracting Examination - Individual Having the Necessary Experience in Georgia
• [3.1] Advertising Requirements
• [2.3] Exemption from General Contracting Examination - Individual Having the Necessary Experience in Georgia
• [2.5] General Contractor Division Applicants Seeking Licensure by Reciprocity

Jurisdiction

Georgia, Georgia

• General