State Board of Accountancy; independent state agency attached to Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.