Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a professional engineer misses CE requirements in Georgia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Licenses expired more than four years are administratively revoked (O.C.G.A. 43-15-19); reinstatement requires making up delinquent PDHs (minimum 15 per lapsed year, maximum 30). Failure to complete required PDH is a disciplinary ground.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Board conducts random audits; retain records 4 years (Ga. Comp. R. 180-11-.06).

Official source: Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Laws and Rules)

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