O.C.G.A. § 50-27-53 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-53
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-53
Status: in_force

(a) Any claimant agency may submit to the corporation a list of the names of all persons owing debts in excess of $100.00 to such claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be collectable from any lottery winnings without regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectable in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such list shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social security numbers if available, and any other information which would assist the corporation in identifying the debtors named in the list.

(a) Any claimant agency may submit to the corporation a list of the names of all persons owing debts in excess of $100.00 to such claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be collectable from any lottery winnings without regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectable in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such list shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social security numbers if available, and any other information which would assist the corporation in identifying the debtors named in the list.

(b) The corporation is authorized and directed to withhold any winnings subject to the lien created by this Code section and send notice to the winner by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, of such action and the reason the winnings were withheld. However, if the winner appears and claims winnings in person, the corporation shall notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action. If the debtor does not protest the withholding of such funds in writing within 30 days of such notice, the corporation shall pay the funds over to the claimant agency. If the debtor protests the withholding of such funds within 30 days of such notice, the corporation shall file an action in interpleader in the superior court of the county in which the debtor resides, pay the disputed sum into the registry of the court, and give notice to the claimant agency and debtor of the initiation of such action.

(b) The corporation is authorized and directed to withhold any winnings subject to the lien created by this Code section and send notice to the winner by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, of such action and the reason the winnings were withheld. However, if the winner appears and claims winnings in person, the corporation shall notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action. If the debtor does not protest the withholding of such funds in writing within 30 days of such notice, the corporation shall pay the funds over to the claimant agency. If the debtor protests the withholding of such funds within 30 days of such notice, the corporation shall file an action in interpleader in the superior court of the county in which the debtor resides, pay the disputed sum into the registry of the court, and give notice to the claimant agency and debtor of the initiation of such action.

(c) The liens created by this Code section shall rank among themselves as follows: (1) Taxes due the state; (2) Delinquent child support; and (3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected.

(c) The liens created by this Code section shall rank among themselves as follows:

(1) Taxes due the state;

(1) Taxes due the state;

(2) Delinquent child support; and

(2) Delinquent child support; and

(3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected.

(3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected.

(d) The corporation shall not be required to deduct claimed debts from prizes paid out by retailers or entities other than the corporation.

(d) The corporation shall not be required to deduct claimed debts from prizes paid out by retailers or entities other than the corporation.

(e) Any list of debt provided pursuant to this article shall be provided periodically as the corporation shall provide by rules and regulations and the corporation shall not be obligated to retain such lists or deduct debts appearing on such lists beyond the period determined by such rules and regulations.

(e) Any list of debt provided pursuant to this article shall be provided periodically as the corporation shall provide by rules and regulations and the corporation shall not be obligated to retain such lists or deduct debts appearing on such lists beyond the period determined by such rules and regulations.

(f) The corporation is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.

(f) The corporation is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.

(g) The corporation and any claimant agency shall incur no civil or criminal liability for good faith adherence to the provisions of this Code section.

(g) The corporation and any claimant agency shall incur no civil or criminal liability for good faith adherence to the provisions of this Code section.

(h) The claimant agency shall pay the corporation for all costs incurred by the corporation in setting off debts in the manner provided in this article.

(h) The claimant agency shall pay the corporation for all costs incurred by the corporation in setting off debts in the manner provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-21 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-21
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-21
Status: in_force

The authority shall receive all assets of and the authority shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of the Hospital Financing Authority created by Article 10 of Chapter 7 of Title 31. The authority is substituted as a party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and is responsible for performance thereon as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-85 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-85
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-85
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Boycott of Israel ” means engaging in refusals to deal with, terminating business activities with, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or companies doing business in Israel, with Israel, organized under the laws of the State of Israel, or licensed by Israel to do business in Israel, when such actions are taken: (A) In compliance or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. App. Section 2407(c) , as it existed on January 1, 2016, applies; or (B) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis that is not founded on a valid business reason. (2) “ Company ” means any organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association which employs more than five persons but excludes individuals and sole proprietorships, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Boycott of Israel ” means engaging in refusals to deal with, terminating business activities with, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or companies doing business in Israel, with Israel, organized under the laws of the State of Israel, or licensed by Israel to do business in Israel, when such actions are taken: (A) In compliance or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. App. Section 2407(c) , as it existed on January 1, 2016, applies; or (B) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis that is not founded on a valid business reason.

(1) “ Boycott of Israel ” means engaging in refusals to deal with, terminating business activities with, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or companies doing business in Israel, with Israel, organized under the laws of the State of Israel, or licensed by Israel to do business in Israel, when such actions are taken:

(A) In compliance or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. App. Section 2407(c) , as it existed on January 1, 2016, applies; or

(A) In compliance or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. App. Section 2407(c) , as it existed on January 1, 2016, applies; or

(B) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis that is not founded on a valid business reason.

(B) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis that is not founded on a valid business reason.

(2) “ Company ” means any organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association which employs more than five persons but excludes individuals and sole proprietorships, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit.

(2) “ Company ” means any organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association which employs more than five persons but excludes individuals and sole proprietorships, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit.

(b) The state shall not enter into a contract valued at $100,000.00 or more with a company if the contract is related to construction or the provision of services, supplies, or information technology unless the contract includes a written certification that such company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel.

(b) The state shall not enter into a contract valued at $100,000.00 or more with a company if the contract is related to construction or the provision of services, supplies, or information technology unless the contract includes a written certification that such company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-86 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-86
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-86
Status: in_force

In addition to the state regulatory provisions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines contained in Code Section 16-12-35 and this article, the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation shall be authorized to enact and enforce an ordinance which includes any or all of the following provisions:

(1) Prohibiting the offering to the public of more than six Class B machines that reward the player exclusively with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties at the same business location;

(1) Prohibiting the offering to the public of more than six Class B machines that reward the player exclusively with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties at the same business location;

(2) Requiring the owner or operator of a business location which offers to the public any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform all employees of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 ;

(2) Requiring the owner or operator of a business location which offers to the public any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform all employees of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 ;

(3) Requiring the owner or possessor of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform each location owner or location operator of the business location where such machine is located of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 ;

(3) Requiring the owner or possessor of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform each location owner or location operator of the business location where such machine is located of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 ;

(4) Providing for the suspension or revocation of a license granted by such local governing authority to manufacture, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages or for the suspension or revocation of any other license granted by such local governing authority as a penalty for conviction of the location owner or location operator of a violation of subsection (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 , or both. An ordinance providing for the suspension or revocation of a license shall conform to the due process guidelines for granting, refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages set out in subsection (b) of Code Section 3-3-2 ;

(4) Providing for the suspension or revocation of a license granted by such local governing authority to manufacture, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages or for the suspension or revocation of any other license granted by such local governing authority as a penalty for conviction of the location owner or location operator of a violation of subsection (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 16-12-35 , or both. An ordinance providing for the suspension or revocation of a license shall conform to the due process guidelines for granting, refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages set out in subsection (b) of Code Section 3-3-2 ;

(5) Providing for penalties, including fines or suspension or revocation of a license as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, or both, for a violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to this subsection; provided, however, that a municipal corporation shall not be authorized to impose any penalty greater than the maximum penalty authorized by such municipal corporation's charter;

(5) Providing for penalties, including fines or suspension or revocation of a license as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, or both, for a violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to this subsection; provided, however, that a municipal corporation shall not be authorized to impose any penalty greater than the maximum penalty authorized by such municipal corporation's charter;

(6) Requiring any location owner or location operator subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-84 to provide to the local governing authority a copy of each verified monthly report prepared in accordance with such Code section, incorporating the provisions of such Code section in the ordinance, providing for any and all of the penalties authorized by subsection (d) of Code Section 50-27-84 , and allowing an annual audit of the reports from the location owner or location operator;

(6) Requiring any location owner or location operator subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-84 to provide to the local governing authority a copy of each verified monthly report prepared in accordance with such Code section, incorporating the provisions of such Code section in the ordinance, providing for any and all of the penalties authorized by subsection (d) of Code Section 50-27-84 , and allowing an annual audit of the reports from the location owner or location operator;

(7) Requiring the location owner or location operator of any business location which offers to the public one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to post prominently a notice including the following or substantially similar language: “GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR WINNING A GAME OR GAMES ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR FREE REPLAYS WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; OR AWARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY OF A VALUE EXCEEDING $5.00 FOR A SINGLE PLAY OF THIS MACHINE.”;

(7) Requiring the location owner or location operator of any business location which offers to the public one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to post prominently a notice including the following or substantially similar language:

“GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR WINNING A GAME OR GAMES ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR FREE REPLAYS WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; OR AWARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY OF A VALUE EXCEEDING $5.00 FOR A SINGLE PLAY OF THIS MACHINE.”;

(8) Providing for restrictions relating to distance from specified structures or uses so long as those distance requirements are no more restrictive than such requirements applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages;

(8) Providing for restrictions relating to distance from specified structures or uses so long as those distance requirements are no more restrictive than such requirements applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages;

(9) Requiring as a condition for doing business in the jurisdiction disclosure by the location owner or location operator of the name and address of the owner of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine or machines;

(9) Requiring as a condition for doing business in the jurisdiction disclosure by the location owner or location operator of the name and address of the owner of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine or machines;

(10) Requiring that all bona fide coin operated amusement machines are placed and kept in plain view and accessible to any person who is at the business location; and

(10) Requiring that all bona fide coin operated amusement machines are placed and kept in plain view and accessible to any person who is at the business location; and

(11) Requiring a business that offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for play to post its business license or occupation tax certificate.

(11) Requiring a business that offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for play to post its business license or occupation tax certificate.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-8
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall appoint and shall provide for the compensation of a chief executive officer who shall be an employee of the corporation and who shall direct the day-to-day operations and management of the corporation and shall be vested with such powers and duties as specified by the board and by law. The chief executive officer shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-18
Status: in_force

(a) An initial petition shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and any other pleading, motion, response, statement, or document permitted or required to be served shall be served by first-class mail or hand delivery.

(a) An initial petition shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and any other pleading, motion, response, statement, or document permitted or required to be served shall be served by first-class mail or hand delivery.

(b) Any pleading, motion, response, statement, or document required by law, rule, or regulation to be received by or filed with the tribunal pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed to be received by or filed with the tribunal on the earlier of: (1) The date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document is actually received by the tribunal; (2) The official postmark date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was mailed, properly addressed with postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail; or (3) The date on which such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was delivered to a commercial delivery company for statutory overnight delivery as provided in Code Section 9-10-12 as evidenced by the receipt provided by the commercial delivery company.

(b) Any pleading, motion, response, statement, or document required by law, rule, or regulation to be received by or filed with the tribunal pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed to be received by or filed with the tribunal on the earlier of:

(1) The date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document is actually received by the tribunal;

(1) The date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document is actually received by the tribunal;

(2) The official postmark date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was mailed, properly addressed with postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail; or

(2) The official postmark date such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was mailed, properly addressed with postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail; or

(3) The date on which such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was delivered to a commercial delivery company for statutory overnight delivery as provided in Code Section 9-10-12 as evidenced by the receipt provided by the commercial delivery company.

(3) The date on which such pleading, motion, response, statement, or document was delivered to a commercial delivery company for statutory overnight delivery as provided in Code Section 9-10-12 as evidenced by the receipt provided by the commercial delivery company.

(c) Mailing or delivery to the address of the taxpayer given on the taxpayer's petition or to the address of the taxpayer's representative of record, if any, or to the usual place of business of the commissioner, and, when applicable, of the clerk of superior court or collecting official who is made a party to the action shall constitute personal service on such party. The chief tribunal judge may by rule prescribe that notice by other means shall constitute personal service and may in a particular case order that notice be given to additional persons or order that notice be given by other means.

(c) Mailing or delivery to the address of the taxpayer given on the taxpayer's petition or to the address of the taxpayer's representative of record, if any, or to the usual place of business of the commissioner, and, when applicable, of the clerk of superior court or collecting official who is made a party to the action shall constitute personal service on such party. The chief tribunal judge may by rule prescribe that notice by other means shall constitute personal service and may in a particular case order that notice be given to additional persons or order that notice be given by other means.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-25 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-25
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-25
Status: in_force

In all matters pertaining to the publication of the reports, the publisher will act only upon the direction of the reporter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-17
Status: in_force

The issuance of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation or incurring of debt, public or otherwise, by the authority must be approved by the commission established by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983 or its successor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-6
Status: in_force

(a) The principal representative or his or her designee shall rank in order not less than three nor more than five persons deemed most qualified to perform such professional services. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then negotiate a contract with the highest qualified person providing professional services for such services at compensation which the principal representative or his or her designee determines in writing to be fair and reasonable. In making such decision, the principal representative or his or her designee shall take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered and the scope, complexity, and professional nature thereof.

(a) The principal representative or his or her designee shall rank in order not less than three nor more than five persons deemed most qualified to perform such professional services. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then negotiate a contract with the highest qualified person providing professional services for such services at compensation which the principal representative or his or her designee determines in writing to be fair and reasonable. In making such decision, the principal representative or his or her designee shall take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered and the scope, complexity, and professional nature thereof.

(b) If the principal representative or his or her designee is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the person considered to be the most qualified at a price the principal representative determines to be fair and reasonable, negotiations with that person shall be formally terminated. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified person. If the principal representative or his or her designee fails to negotiate a contract with the second most qualified person, the principal representative or his or her designee shall formally terminate such negotiations. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified person.

(b) If the principal representative or his or her designee is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the person considered to be the most qualified at a price the principal representative determines to be fair and reasonable, negotiations with that person shall be formally terminated. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified person. If the principal representative or his or her designee fails to negotiate a contract with the second most qualified person, the principal representative or his or her designee shall formally terminate such negotiations. The principal representative or his or her designee shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified person.

(c) If the principal representative or his or her designee is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected persons, the principal representative or his or her designee shall either select additional persons in order of their competence and qualifications and continue negotiations in accordance with this Code section until a contract is reached or review the contract under negotiation to determine the possible cause for failure to achieve a negotiated contract.

(c) If the principal representative or his or her designee is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected persons, the principal representative or his or her designee shall either select additional persons in order of their competence and qualifications and continue negotiations in accordance with this Code section until a contract is reached or review the contract under negotiation to determine the possible cause for failure to achieve a negotiated contract.

(d) Each contract for professional services entered into by the principal representative shall contain a prohibition against contingent fees as follows: the architect, registered land surveyor, professional engineer, landscape architect, or interior designer, as applicable, warrants that he or she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or her, to solicit or secure this contract and that he or she has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or her, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or the making of this contract.

(d) Each contract for professional services entered into by the principal representative shall contain a prohibition against contingent fees as follows: the architect, registered land surveyor, professional engineer, landscape architect, or interior designer, as applicable, warrants that he or she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or her, to solicit or secure this contract and that he or she has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him or her, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or the making of this contract.

(e) Upon any violation of this Code section, the principal representative shall have the right to terminate the contract without liability and, at his or her discretion, to deduct from the contract price or recover otherwise the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, or consideration.

(e) Upon any violation of this Code section, the principal representative shall have the right to terminate the contract without liability and, at his or her discretion, to deduct from the contract price or recover otherwise the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, or consideration.
O.C.G.A. § 50-20-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 20 / Section 50-20-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-20-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Corrective action plan” means a plan of corrective action prepared by the nonprofit organization which addresses each audit finding included in the auditor's report. The corrective action plan shall provide the name or names of the contact person or persons responsible for the corrective action, the corrective action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the nonprofit organization does not agree with audit findings or believes corrective action is not required, the corrective action plan shall then include an explanation and specific reasons.

(1) “Corrective action plan” means a plan of corrective action prepared by the nonprofit organization which addresses each audit finding included in the auditor's report. The corrective action plan shall provide the name or names of the contact person or persons responsible for the corrective action, the corrective action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the nonprofit organization does not agree with audit findings or believes corrective action is not required, the corrective action plan shall then include an explanation and specific reasons.

(2) “Generally accepted accounting principles” means generally accepted accounting principles specified in generally accepted auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

(2) “Generally accepted accounting principles” means generally accepted accounting principles specified in generally accepted auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

(3) “Generally accepted auditing standards” means auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for the conduct and reporting of financial audits.

(3) “Generally accepted auditing standards” means auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for the conduct and reporting of financial audits.

(4) “Generally accepted government auditing standards” means generally accepted government auditing standards issued by the comptroller general of the United States, which are applicable to financial audits.

(4) “Generally accepted government auditing standards” means generally accepted government auditing standards issued by the comptroller general of the United States, which are applicable to financial audits.

(5) “Nonprofit organization” means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; is not organized primarily for profit; and uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand its operations. The term nonprofit organization includes nonprofit institutions of higher education and hospitals. For financial reporting purposes guidelines issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants should be followed in determining nonprofit status.

(5) “Nonprofit organization” means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; is not organized primarily for profit; and uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand its operations. The term nonprofit organization includes nonprofit institutions of higher education and hospitals. For financial reporting purposes guidelines issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants should be followed in determining nonprofit status.

(6) “Reporting package” means a package of documents containing a specified audit report, a summary schedule of prior year audit findings, and a corrective action plan for unresolved prior year and current year audit findings. Each audit report should include a schedule of findings and questioned costs and, if deemed necessary by the head of the contracting state organization, a schedule of state awards expended.

(6) “Reporting package” means a package of documents containing a specified audit report, a summary schedule of prior year audit findings, and a corrective action plan for unresolved prior year and current year audit findings. Each audit report should include a schedule of findings and questioned costs and, if deemed necessary by the head of the contracting state organization, a schedule of state awards expended.

(7) “Schedule of state awards expended” means a schedule arranged by state program name and contract number which reflects revenues, expenditures, or expenses and amounts owed to or due from each state organization. Amounts listed for each program should include state or federal funds, or both, which pass through state organizations to the nonprofit contractor.

(7) “Schedule of state awards expended” means a schedule arranged by state program name and contract number which reflects revenues, expenditures, or expenses and amounts owed to or due from each state organization. Amounts listed for each program should include state or federal funds, or both, which pass through state organizations to the nonprofit contractor.

(8) “State awards” means state or federal funds, or both, received from state organizations through contractual agreement.

(8) “State awards” means state or federal funds, or both, received from state organizations through contractual agreement.

(9) “State awards expended” means the disbursement or obligation of state awards by a nonprofit organization.

(9) “State awards expended” means the disbursement or obligation of state awards by a nonprofit organization.

(10) “State funds” means that portion of contracts funded by state appropriations or other revenue sources retained by the contracting state organization but does not include federal pass-through assistance. State funds represent the basis for determination of appropriate audit requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-20-3 .

(10) “State funds” means that portion of contracts funded by state appropriations or other revenue sources retained by the contracting state organization but does not include federal pass-through assistance. State funds represent the basis for determination of appropriate audit requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-20-3 .

(11) “State organization” means any organization included within the state financial reporting entity. Such organizations include all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities and other such organizations whose financial activities and balances are included within the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

(11) “State organization” means any organization included within the state financial reporting entity. Such organizations include all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities and other such organizations whose financial activities and balances are included within the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

(12) “Summary schedule of prior year audit findings” means a schedule reporting the status of all audit findings included in the prior audit's schedule of findings and questioned costs. The schedule shall also include audit findings reported in the prior audit's summary schedule of prior audit findings which were listed as uncorrected.

(12) “Summary schedule of prior year audit findings” means a schedule reporting the status of all audit findings included in the prior audit's schedule of findings and questioned costs. The schedule shall also include audit findings reported in the prior audit's summary schedule of prior audit findings which were listed as uncorrected.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-14
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or other obligations, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the earnings and revenues to be received to any officer who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes expressed in this chapter, subject to such regulations as this chapter and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.

(a) All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or other obligations, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the earnings and revenues to be received to any officer who, or any agency, bank, or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes expressed in this chapter, subject to such regulations as this chapter and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.

(b) The authority may pledge for the payment of its bonds such assets, funds, and properties as the resolution providing for the issuance of its bonds may provide. Any such pledge made by the authority is valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; the moneys or properties so pledged and thereafter received by the authority are immediately subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act; and the lien of any such pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. No resolution or any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.

(b) The authority may pledge for the payment of its bonds such assets, funds, and properties as the resolution providing for the issuance of its bonds may provide. Any such pledge made by the authority is valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made; the moneys or properties so pledged and thereafter received by the authority are immediately subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act; and the lien of any such pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. No resolution or any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-89 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-89
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-89
Status: in_force

The muscadine grape is designated as the official Georgia grape.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 24 / Section 50-24-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-24-3
Status: in_force

(a) The principal representative of a state agency shall not enter into a contract with any contractor, other than an individual, unless the contractor certifies to the principal representative that: (1) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor's employees during the performance of the contract; and (2) Each contractor who hires a subcontractor to work in a drug-free workplace shall secure from that subcontractor the following written certification: “As part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name) , (subcontractor's name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-24-3 .”

(a) The principal representative of a state agency shall not enter into a contract with any contractor, other than an individual, unless the contractor certifies to the principal representative that:

(1) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor's employees during the performance of the contract; and

(1) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor's employees during the performance of the contract; and

(2) Each contractor who hires a subcontractor to work in a drug-free workplace shall secure from that subcontractor the following written certification: “As part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name) , (subcontractor's name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-24-3 .”

(2) Each contractor who hires a subcontractor to work in a drug-free workplace shall secure from that subcontractor the following written certification: “As part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name) , (subcontractor's name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-24-3 .”

(b) A contractor may satisfy the requirement for providing a drug-free workplace for employees by: (1) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (2) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: (A) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (B) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (C) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and (D) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations; (3) Providing each employee with a copy of the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (4) Notifying each employee in the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection that as a condition of employment, the employee shall: (A) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (B) Notify the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction; (5) Notifying the contracting principal representative within ten days after receiving from an employee or a subcontractor a notice of conviction as provided under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or after otherwise receiving actual notice of such a conviction; (6) Making a good faith effort on a continuing basis to provide a drug-free workplace for employees; and (7) Requiring that such contractor include in any agreement or contract with a subcontractor a provision that such subcontractor will provide a drug-free workplace for his employees by complying with the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (6) of this subsection and by notifying the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace involving the subcontractor or its employees within five days of receiving notice of the conviction. The contractor will notify the contracting principal representative pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(b) A contractor may satisfy the requirement for providing a drug-free workplace for employees by:

(1) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition;

(1) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition;

(2) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: (A) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (B) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (C) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and (D) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations;

(2) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:

(A) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

(A) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

(B) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

(B) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

(C) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and

(C) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and

(D) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations;

(D) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations;

(3) Providing each employee with a copy of the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(3) Providing each employee with a copy of the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(4) Notifying each employee in the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection that as a condition of employment, the employee shall: (A) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (B) Notify the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction;

(4) Notifying each employee in the statement provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection that as a condition of employment, the employee shall:

(A) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(A) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(B) Notify the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction;

(B) Notify the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction;

(5) Notifying the contracting principal representative within ten days after receiving from an employee or a subcontractor a notice of conviction as provided under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or after otherwise receiving actual notice of such a conviction;

(5) Notifying the contracting principal representative within ten days after receiving from an employee or a subcontractor a notice of conviction as provided under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of this subsection or after otherwise receiving actual notice of such a conviction;

(6) Making a good faith effort on a continuing basis to provide a drug-free workplace for employees; and

(6) Making a good faith effort on a continuing basis to provide a drug-free workplace for employees; and

(7) Requiring that such contractor include in any agreement or contract with a subcontractor a provision that such subcontractor will provide a drug-free workplace for his employees by complying with the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (6) of this subsection and by notifying the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace involving the subcontractor or its employees within five days of receiving notice of the conviction. The contractor will notify the contracting principal representative pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(7) Requiring that such contractor include in any agreement or contract with a subcontractor a provision that such subcontractor will provide a drug-free workplace for his employees by complying with the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (6) of this subsection and by notifying the contractor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace involving the subcontractor or its employees within five days of receiving notice of the conviction. The contractor will notify the contracting principal representative pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-2
Status: in_force

The following is adopted as the pledge of allegiance to the state flag:

“I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-15
Status: in_force

(a) Except with regard to proceedings in the small claims division of the tribunal pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-16 , the tribunal judge shall render all final judgments and interlocutory orders in writing, as appropriate, including therein a concise statement of the facts found and the conclusions of law reached. The tribunal judge's final judgment or interlocutory order shall, subject to law, grant such relief, invoke such remedies, and issue such orders as the tribunal judge deems appropriate to carry out its final judgment or interlocutory order.

(a) Except with regard to proceedings in the small claims division of the tribunal pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-16 , the tribunal judge shall render all final judgments and interlocutory orders in writing, as appropriate, including therein a concise statement of the facts found and the conclusions of law reached. The tribunal judge's final judgment or interlocutory order shall, subject to law, grant such relief, invoke such remedies, and issue such orders as the tribunal judge deems appropriate to carry out its final judgment or interlocutory order.

(b) The chief tribunal judge shall adopt rules and regulations to address confidentiality of taxpayer information and proceedings before the tribunal.

(b) The chief tribunal judge shall adopt rules and regulations to address confidentiality of taxpayer information and proceedings before the tribunal.

(c) The tribunal judges shall adhere to the principle of stare decisis. The tribunal judge's interpretation of a tax statute subject to contest in one case shall be followed by the tribunal in subsequent cases involving the same statute, and its application of a statute to the facts of one case shall be followed by tribunal judges in subsequent cases involving similar facts, unless the tribunal judge's interpretation or application conflicts with that of an appellate court or the tribunal judge provides satisfactory reasons for departing from prior precedent.

(c) The tribunal judges shall adhere to the principle of stare decisis. The tribunal judge's interpretation of a tax statute subject to contest in one case shall be followed by the tribunal in subsequent cases involving the same statute, and its application of a statute to the facts of one case shall be followed by tribunal judges in subsequent cases involving similar facts, unless the tribunal judge's interpretation or application conflicts with that of an appellate court or the tribunal judge provides satisfactory reasons for departing from prior precedent.

(d) Except as to a final judgment of the small claims division, all other final judgments of the tribunal shall be indexed and published in such print or electronic form as the chief tribunal judge deems best adapted for public convenience. Such publications shall be made permanently available and constitute the official reports of the tribunal.

(d) Except as to a final judgment of the small claims division, all other final judgments of the tribunal shall be indexed and published in such print or electronic form as the chief tribunal judge deems best adapted for public convenience. Such publications shall be made permanently available and constitute the official reports of the tribunal.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-2
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this article, the term: (1) “Board” means the Board of Community Affairs. (2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community affairs. (3) “Comprehensive plan” means any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality or any plan by a regional commission covering the center's region proposed or prepared pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures for preparation of comprehensive plans and for implementation of comprehensive plans, established by the department in accordance with this article. (4) “Conflict” means any conflict, dispute, or inconsistency arising: (A) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (B) Between or among comprehensive plans for any regions, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (C) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities and comprehensive plans for the region which includes such counties or municipalities, as such plans may be proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (D) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting regionally important resources, as defined by the department pursuant to this article; or (E) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting developments of regional impact, as defined by the department pursuant to this article. (5) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (6) “Contract” means any contract, agreement, or other legally binding arrangement. (7) “Coordinated and comprehensive planning” means planning by counties and municipalities and by regional commissions in accordance with the minimum standards and procedures. Coordinated and comprehensive planning is one of the local government affairs for which the department is authorized to assist in the performance of local government services. (8) “County” means any county of this state. (9) “Department” means the Department of Community Affairs. (10) “Eligible recipient” means any local government, school district, or other government entity which may be eligible to receive funds from the department pursuant to terms for eligibility established by the department or those established by the government or other source which makes the funds available to the department. (11) “Government” means any governmental unit on the federal, state, or local level and any department, agency, or authority of any such governmental unit and shall include all local governments, school districts, state agencies, and state authorities. (12) “Local government” means any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state; any regional commission; any public agency or public authority, except any state agency or state authority, created under the Constitution or by Act of the General Assembly; and shall include public agencies and public authorities which are created or activated pursuant to the Constitution or Act of the General Assembly or by action of the governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, separately or in any combination, and shall include any group of counties or municipalities which forms the group to carry out jointly any of their lawful purposes but shall not include school districts. (13) “Local government affairs” means all matters involving or affecting local governments including, but not limited to, coordinated and comprehensive planning in which the state is or may become empowered or authorized to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions or to exercise any power or authority. (14) “Local government services” means the activities performed or authorized to be performed by the department including, but not limited to, its performance of duties, responsibilities, and functions in local government affairs and its exercise of power and authority in local government affairs. (15) “Minimum standards and procedures” means the minimum standards and procedures, including the minimum elements which shall be addressed and included, for preparation of comprehensive plans, for implementation of comprehensive plans, and for participation in the coordinated and comprehensive planning process, as established by the department in accordance with this article. Minimum standards and procedures shall include any elements, standards, and procedures for such purposes prescribed by a regional commission for counties and municipalities within its region and approved in advance by the department, in accordance with this article. (16) “Municipality” means any municipal corporation of the state and any consolidated city-county government of the state. (17) “Necessary” means necessary, desirable, or appropriate, as determined by the commissioner, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning. (18) “Qualified local government” means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict. (19) “Region” means the territorial area within the boundaries of operation for any regional commission, as such boundaries shall be established from time to time by the board in accordance with the provisions of subsection (f) of Code Section 50-8-4 . (20) “Regional commission” means a regional commission established under Article 2 of this chapter. (21) “Rural area” means any nonurban area in the state as defined in rules and regulations of the department. (22) “School district” means any school district, independent school system, or other local school system in the state. (23) “State” means the State of Georgia. (24) “State agency” means any department, agency, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia.

(a) As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Board of Community Affairs.

(1) “Board” means the Board of Community Affairs.

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(3) “Comprehensive plan” means any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality or any plan by a regional commission covering the center's region proposed or prepared pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures for preparation of comprehensive plans and for implementation of comprehensive plans, established by the department in accordance with this article.

(3) “Comprehensive plan” means any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality or any plan by a regional commission covering the center's region proposed or prepared pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures for preparation of comprehensive plans and for implementation of comprehensive plans, established by the department in accordance with this article.

(4) “Conflict” means any conflict, dispute, or inconsistency arising: (A) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (B) Between or among comprehensive plans for any regions, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (C) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities and comprehensive plans for the region which includes such counties or municipalities, as such plans may be proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented; (D) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting regionally important resources, as defined by the department pursuant to this article; or (E) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting developments of regional impact, as defined by the department pursuant to this article.

(4) “Conflict” means any conflict, dispute, or inconsistency arising:

(A) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(A) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(B) Between or among comprehensive plans for any regions, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(B) Between or among comprehensive plans for any regions, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(C) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities and comprehensive plans for the region which includes such counties or municipalities, as such plans may be proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(C) Between or among comprehensive plans for any counties or municipalities and comprehensive plans for the region which includes such counties or municipalities, as such plans may be proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

(D) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting regionally important resources, as defined by the department pursuant to this article; or

(D) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting regionally important resources, as defined by the department pursuant to this article; or

(E) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting developments of regional impact, as defined by the department pursuant to this article.

(E) With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any county, municipality, or other local government relating to or affecting developments of regional impact, as defined by the department pursuant to this article.

(5) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

(5) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

(6) “Contract” means any contract, agreement, or other legally binding arrangement.

(6) “Contract” means any contract, agreement, or other legally binding arrangement.

(7) “Coordinated and comprehensive planning” means planning by counties and municipalities and by regional commissions in accordance with the minimum standards and procedures. Coordinated and comprehensive planning is one of the local government affairs for which the department is authorized to assist in the performance of local government services.

(7) “Coordinated and comprehensive planning” means planning by counties and municipalities and by regional commissions in accordance with the minimum standards and procedures. Coordinated and comprehensive planning is one of the local government affairs for which the department is authorized to assist in the performance of local government services.

(8) “County” means any county of this state.

(8) “County” means any county of this state.

(9) “Department” means the Department of Community Affairs.

(9) “Department” means the Department of Community Affairs.

(10) “Eligible recipient” means any local government, school district, or other government entity which may be eligible to receive funds from the department pursuant to terms for eligibility established by the department or those established by the government or other source which makes the funds available to the department.

(10) “Eligible recipient” means any local government, school district, or other government entity which may be eligible to receive funds from the department pursuant to terms for eligibility established by the department or those established by the government or other source which makes the funds available to the department.

(11) “Government” means any governmental unit on the federal, state, or local level and any department, agency, or authority of any such governmental unit and shall include all local governments, school districts, state agencies, and state authorities.

(11) “Government” means any governmental unit on the federal, state, or local level and any department, agency, or authority of any such governmental unit and shall include all local governments, school districts, state agencies, and state authorities.

(12) “Local government” means any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state; any regional commission; any public agency or public authority, except any state agency or state authority, created under the Constitution or by Act of the General Assembly; and shall include public agencies and public authorities which are created or activated pursuant to the Constitution or Act of the General Assembly or by action of the governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, separately or in any combination, and shall include any group of counties or municipalities which forms the group to carry out jointly any of their lawful purposes but shall not include school districts.

(12) “Local government” means any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state; any regional commission; any public agency or public authority, except any state agency or state authority, created under the Constitution or by Act of the General Assembly; and shall include public agencies and public authorities which are created or activated pursuant to the Constitution or Act of the General Assembly or by action of the governing body of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, separately or in any combination, and shall include any group of counties or municipalities which forms the group to carry out jointly any of their lawful purposes but shall not include school districts.

(13) “Local government affairs” means all matters involving or affecting local governments including, but not limited to, coordinated and comprehensive planning in which the state is or may become empowered or authorized to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions or to exercise any power or authority.

(13) “Local government affairs” means all matters involving or affecting local governments including, but not limited to, coordinated and comprehensive planning in which the state is or may become empowered or authorized to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions or to exercise any power or authority.

(14) “Local government services” means the activities performed or authorized to be performed by the department including, but not limited to, its performance of duties, responsibilities, and functions in local government affairs and its exercise of power and authority in local government affairs.

(14) “Local government services” means the activities performed or authorized to be performed by the department including, but not limited to, its performance of duties, responsibilities, and functions in local government affairs and its exercise of power and authority in local government affairs.

(15) “Minimum standards and procedures” means the minimum standards and procedures, including the minimum elements which shall be addressed and included, for preparation of comprehensive plans, for implementation of comprehensive plans, and for participation in the coordinated and comprehensive planning process, as established by the department in accordance with this article. Minimum standards and procedures shall include any elements, standards, and procedures for such purposes prescribed by a regional commission for counties and municipalities within its region and approved in advance by the department, in accordance with this article.

(15) “Minimum standards and procedures” means the minimum standards and procedures, including the minimum elements which shall be addressed and included, for preparation of comprehensive plans, for implementation of comprehensive plans, and for participation in the coordinated and comprehensive planning process, as established by the department in accordance with this article. Minimum standards and procedures shall include any elements, standards, and procedures for such purposes prescribed by a regional commission for counties and municipalities within its region and approved in advance by the department, in accordance with this article.

(16) “Municipality” means any municipal corporation of the state and any consolidated city-county government of the state.

(16) “Municipality” means any municipal corporation of the state and any consolidated city-county government of the state.

(17) “Necessary” means necessary, desirable, or appropriate, as determined by the commissioner, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(17) “Necessary” means necessary, desirable, or appropriate, as determined by the commissioner, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(18) “Qualified local government” means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict.

(18) “Qualified local government” means a county or municipality which:

(A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures;

(A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures;

(B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and

(B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and

(C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict.

(C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict.

(19) “Region” means the territorial area within the boundaries of operation for any regional commission, as such boundaries shall be established from time to time by the board in accordance with the provisions of subsection (f) of Code Section 50-8-4 .

(19) “Region” means the territorial area within the boundaries of operation for any regional commission, as such boundaries shall be established from time to time by the board in accordance with the provisions of subsection (f) of Code Section 50-8-4 .

(20) “Regional commission” means a regional commission established under Article 2 of this chapter.

(20) “Regional commission” means a regional commission established under Article 2 of this chapter.

(21) “Rural area” means any nonurban area in the state as defined in rules and regulations of the department.

(21) “Rural area” means any nonurban area in the state as defined in rules and regulations of the department.

(22) “School district” means any school district, independent school system, or other local school system in the state.

(22) “School district” means any school district, independent school system, or other local school system in the state.

(23) “State” means the State of Georgia.

(23) “State” means the State of Georgia.

(24) “State agency” means any department, agency, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia.

(24) “State agency” means any department, agency, commission, or other institution of the executive branch of the government of the State of Georgia.

(b) A reference to the terms of any contract or writing or to the terms under which any funds are made available shall be construed as a reference to all terms, conditions, covenants, representations, warranties, and other provisions.

(b) A reference to the terms of any contract or writing or to the terms under which any funds are made available shall be construed as a reference to all terms, conditions, covenants, representations, warranties, and other provisions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-78 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-78
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-78
Status: in_force

Grits are recognized as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-2
Status: in_force

(a) Agencies, authorities, boards, public corporations, instrumentalities, retirement systems, and other divisions of state government authorized to invest in direct obligations of the United States government or in obligations unconditionally guaranteed by agencies of the United States government may do so by selling and purchasing such obligations under agreements to resell or repurchase the obligations at a date certain in the future at a specific price which reflects a premium over the purchase or selling price equivalent to a stated rate of interest. Delivery of the obligations purchased may be made by deposit through book entry in a safekeeping account maintained by the seller of the securities, in the name of the purchasing state entity or its agent, clearly indicating the interest of the purchasing state entity.

(a) Agencies, authorities, boards, public corporations, instrumentalities, retirement systems, and other divisions of state government authorized to invest in direct obligations of the United States government or in obligations unconditionally guaranteed by agencies of the United States government may do so by selling and purchasing such obligations under agreements to resell or repurchase the obligations at a date certain in the future at a specific price which reflects a premium over the purchase or selling price equivalent to a stated rate of interest. Delivery of the obligations purchased may be made by deposit through book entry in a safekeeping account maintained by the seller of the securities, in the name of the purchasing state entity or its agent, clearly indicating the interest of the purchasing state entity.

(b) In addition to the authorization in subsection (a) of this Code section, the state treasurer may invest in the securities authorized for direct investment by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-17-63 by selling and purchasing such obligations under agreements to resell or repurchase the obligations at a date certain in the future at a specific price which reflects a premium over the purchase or selling price equivalent to a stated rate of interest. Delivery of the obligations purchased may be made by deposit through book entry in a safekeeping account maintained by the seller of the securities, in the name of the Office of the State Treasurer or its agent, clearly indicating the interest of the Office of the State Treasurer.

(b) In addition to the authorization in subsection (a) of this Code section, the state treasurer may invest in the securities authorized for direct investment by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-17-63 by selling and purchasing such obligations under agreements to resell or repurchase the obligations at a date certain in the future at a specific price which reflects a premium over the purchase or selling price equivalent to a stated rate of interest. Delivery of the obligations purchased may be made by deposit through book entry in a safekeeping account maintained by the seller of the securities, in the name of the Office of the State Treasurer or its agent, clearly indicating the interest of the Office of the State Treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-43 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-43
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-43
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall consist of members to be appointed as follows: (1) The Governor shall appoint one member from each congressional district in this state; (2) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from the state at large; and (3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from the state at large.

(a) The commission shall consist of members to be appointed as follows:

(1) The Governor shall appoint one member from each congressional district in this state;

(1) The Governor shall appoint one member from each congressional district in this state;

(2) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from the state at large; and

(2) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from the state at large; and

(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from the state at large.

(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from the state at large.

(b) The members shall be selected because of their experience and interest in physical fitness and amateur athletics and shall share a commitment to promote amateur athletics in the state. The terms of the 12 members of the commission who were in office on January 1, 1991, shall expire on December 31, 1993. As soon as legally permissible after January 1, 1991, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one additional member to the commission for initial terms expiring on December 31, 1993. In the event the number of members of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia is increased following the United States decennial census of 1990, the Governor shall appoint an appropriate number of additional members to the commission and such members shall have initial terms expiring on December 31, 1993. Successors to members whose terms expire on December 31, 1993, shall be appointed for initial terms as follows: (1) Members appointed by the Governor from odd-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1995; and (2) Members appointed by the Governor from even-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1997. Successors to such members and future successors shall be appointed immediately prior to the expiration of a term of office, shall take office on January 1 following their appointment, and shall have terms of office of four years each and until their respective successors are appointed. Members shall be eligible for reappointment for an unlimited number of terms.

(b) The members shall be selected because of their experience and interest in physical fitness and amateur athletics and shall share a commitment to promote amateur athletics in the state. The terms of the 12 members of the commission who were in office on January 1, 1991, shall expire on December 31, 1993. As soon as legally permissible after January 1, 1991, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one additional member to the commission for initial terms expiring on December 31, 1993. In the event the number of members of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia is increased following the United States decennial census of 1990, the Governor shall appoint an appropriate number of additional members to the commission and such members shall have initial terms expiring on December 31, 1993. Successors to members whose terms expire on December 31, 1993, shall be appointed for initial terms as follows:

(1) Members appointed by the Governor from odd-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1995; and

(1) Members appointed by the Governor from odd-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1995; and

(2) Members appointed by the Governor from even-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1997.

(2) Members appointed by the Governor from even-numbered congressional districts, one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have initial terms beginning on January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1997.

Successors to such members and future successors shall be appointed immediately prior to the expiration of a term of office, shall take office on January 1 following their appointment, and shall have terms of office of four years each and until their respective successors are appointed. Members shall be eligible for reappointment for an unlimited number of terms.

(c) Members shall elect a chairman who shall be a member of the commission. The commission shall meet regularly at the call of the Governor or the chairman. A majority of the total number of members to which the commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to govern its procedure and business.

(c) Members shall elect a chairman who shall be a member of the commission. The commission shall meet regularly at the call of the Governor or the chairman. A majority of the total number of members to which the commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to govern its procedure and business.

(d) In the event of the death, disability, resignation, removal, or refusal to serve of any member, the appointing official of that member shall appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term.

(d) In the event of the death, disability, resignation, removal, or refusal to serve of any member, the appointing official of that member shall appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term.

(e) Each member of the commission shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting of the commission, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance.

(e) Each member of the commission shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of the commission is in attendance at a meeting of the commission, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-12
Status: in_force

In order to finance the continuing liability established with other agencies of state government, the state insurance and hazard reserve fund is authorized to retain all moneys paid into the fund as premiums on policies of insurance, all moneys received as interest, and all moneys received from other sources as a reserve for the payment of such liability and the expenses necessary to the proper conduct of such insurance program administered by the fund. Any amounts held by the state insurance and hazard reserve fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the state insurance and hazard reserve fund. The state treasurer shall invest such funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of this title. All income derived from such investments shall accrue to the state insurance and hazard reserve fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this Code section, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-23 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-23
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-23
Status: in_force

(a) The state waives its sovereign immunity for the torts of state officers and employees while acting within the scope of their official duties or employment and shall be liable for such torts in the same manner as a private individual or entity would be liable under like circumstances; provided, however, that the state's sovereign immunity is waived subject to all exceptions and limitations set forth in this article. The state shall have no liability for losses resulting from conduct on the part of state officers or employees which was not within the scope of their official duties or employment.

(a) The state waives its sovereign immunity for the torts of state officers and employees while acting within the scope of their official duties or employment and shall be liable for such torts in the same manner as a private individual or entity would be liable under like circumstances; provided, however, that the state's sovereign immunity is waived subject to all exceptions and limitations set forth in this article. The state shall have no liability for losses resulting from conduct on the part of state officers or employees which was not within the scope of their official duties or employment.

(b) The state waives its sovereign immunity only to the extent and in the manner provided in this article and only with respect to actions brought in the courts of the State of Georgia. The state does not waive any immunity with respect to actions brought in the courts of the United States.

(b) The state waives its sovereign immunity only to the extent and in the manner provided in this article and only with respect to actions brought in the courts of the State of Georgia. The state does not waive any immunity with respect to actions brought in the courts of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-17
Status: in_force

(a) In contested cases in which the agency has not presided at the reception of the evidence, the agency representative who presided shall initially decide the case or the agency shall require the entire record before the agency representative to be certified to it for initial decision. When the representative makes the initial decision, and in absence of an application to the agency within 30 days from the date of notice of the initial decision for review, or an order by the agency within such time for review on its motion, the initial decision shall, without further proceedings, become the decision of the agency. On review from the initial decision of the representative, the agency shall have all the powers it would have in making the initial decision and, if deemed advisable, the agency may take additional testimony or remand the case to the hearing representative for such purpose. When the agency makes the initial decision without having presided at the reception of evidence, the agency representative shall first recommend a decision, a copy of which shall be sent to each party and which shall be made a part of the record.

(a) In contested cases in which the agency has not presided at the reception of the evidence, the agency representative who presided shall initially decide the case or the agency shall require the entire record before the agency representative to be certified to it for initial decision. When the representative makes the initial decision, and in absence of an application to the agency within 30 days from the date of notice of the initial decision for review, or an order by the agency within such time for review on its motion, the initial decision shall, without further proceedings, become the decision of the agency. On review from the initial decision of the representative, the agency shall have all the powers it would have in making the initial decision and, if deemed advisable, the agency may take additional testimony or remand the case to the hearing representative for such purpose. When the agency makes the initial decision without having presided at the reception of evidence, the agency representative shall first recommend a decision, a copy of which shall be sent to each party and which shall be made a part of the record.

(b) A final decision or order adverse to a party, other than the agency, in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision or order. Findings of fact shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Each agency shall maintain a properly indexed file of all decisions in contested cases, which file shall be open for public inspection with the exceptions provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-3 . A copy of the decision or order and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be delivered or mailed promptly to each party or to his attorney of record. Nothing in this Code section shall prevent agencies from entering summary decisions or orders for contested cases informally disposed of under paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 . Moreover, nothing in this Code section shall prevent the parties to a contested case before the Public Service Commission from waiving the requirements of this Code section relating to findings of fact and conclusions of law, nor preclude the commission from adopting a rule or rules prescribing the procedure whereby parties to a contested case before it may waive such requirements.

(b) A final decision or order adverse to a party, other than the agency, in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision or order. Findings of fact shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Each agency shall maintain a properly indexed file of all decisions in contested cases, which file shall be open for public inspection with the exceptions provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-3 . A copy of the decision or order and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be delivered or mailed promptly to each party or to his attorney of record. Nothing in this Code section shall prevent agencies from entering summary decisions or orders for contested cases informally disposed of under paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13 . Moreover, nothing in this Code section shall prevent the parties to a contested case before the Public Service Commission from waiving the requirements of this Code section relating to findings of fact and conclusions of law, nor preclude the commission from adopting a rule or rules prescribing the procedure whereby parties to a contested case before it may waive such requirements.

(c) Each agency shall render a final decision in contested cases within 30 days after the close of the record required by Code Section 50-13-13 except that any agency, by order, may extend such period in any case in which it shall find that the complexity of the issues and the length of the record require an extension of the period, in which event the agency shall render a decision at the earliest date practicable. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this law to the contrary, the procedures prescribed by Code Section 46-2-25 , relating to procedure for utility rate changes, shall be applicable to and available to any person, firm, or corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to abrogate or limit, in any manner, such Code section as it pertains to any rate, charge, classification, or service which may constitute the basis of a contested case, proceeding, hearing, or matter before the Public Service Commission.

(c) Each agency shall render a final decision in contested cases within 30 days after the close of the record required by Code Section 50-13-13 except that any agency, by order, may extend such period in any case in which it shall find that the complexity of the issues and the length of the record require an extension of the period, in which event the agency shall render a decision at the earliest date practicable. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this law to the contrary, the procedures prescribed by Code Section 46-2-25 , relating to procedure for utility rate changes, shall be applicable to and available to any person, firm, or corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to abrogate or limit, in any manner, such Code section as it pertains to any rate, charge, classification, or service which may constitute the basis of a contested case, proceeding, hearing, or matter before the Public Service Commission.

(d) The Public Service Commission shall not be required to include findings of fact and conclusions of law in its orders and decisions in cases in which it presides at the reception of the evidence where no person appears in protest or opposition to the relief or authority sought; provided, however, that such cases shall not include those in which the relief sought is an increase or decrease in the rate or rates of any person subject to its jurisdiction; and provided, further, that, if an aggrieved person files a petition seeking judicial review pursuant to Code Section 50-13-19 with respect to such an order or decision, the Public Service Commission shall nevertheless prepare such findings of fact and conclusions of law and include the same in the record of the proceedings transmitted to the reviewing court pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 50-13-19 .

(d) The Public Service Commission shall not be required to include findings of fact and conclusions of law in its orders and decisions in cases in which it presides at the reception of the evidence where no person appears in protest or opposition to the relief or authority sought; provided, however, that such cases shall not include those in which the relief sought is an increase or decrease in the rate or rates of any person subject to its jurisdiction; and provided, further, that, if an aggrieved person files a petition seeking judicial review pursuant to Code Section 50-13-19 with respect to such an order or decision, the Public Service Commission shall nevertheless prepare such findings of fact and conclusions of law and include the same in the record of the proceedings transmitted to the reviewing court pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 50-13-19 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-33 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-33
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-33
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Administrative Services shall formulate and initiate a sound program providing for liability insurance, self-insurance, or a combination of both to provide for payment of judgments and claims against the state under this article.

(a) The Department of Administrative Services shall formulate and initiate a sound program providing for liability insurance, self-insurance, or a combination of both to provide for payment of judgments and claims against the state under this article.

(b) The commissioner of administrative services shall have the authority to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying the state against liabilities arising under this article. In addition or alternatively, the commissioner of administrative services may retain all moneys paid to the Department of Administrative Services by state government entities as premiums for insurance or indemnity against liabilities arising under this article, and all money specifically appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the payment of liabilities under this article, all moneys received as interest, and all funds received from other sources to set up and maintain a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims against the state under this article and for payment of the expenses necessary to properly administer a self-insurance program. Any amounts held by the State Tort Claims Trust Fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. The state treasurer shall invest such funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of this title. All income derived from such investments shall accrue to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer. State agencies which provide services or incur expenses in connection with any claim covered by this article may receive payment from the fund for such services and expenses.

(b) The commissioner of administrative services shall have the authority to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying the state against liabilities arising under this article. In addition or alternatively, the commissioner of administrative services may retain all moneys paid to the Department of Administrative Services by state government entities as premiums for insurance or indemnity against liabilities arising under this article, and all money specifically appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the payment of liabilities under this article, all moneys received as interest, and all funds received from other sources to set up and maintain a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims against the state under this article and for payment of the expenses necessary to properly administer a self-insurance program. Any amounts held by the State Tort Claims Trust Fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. The state treasurer shall invest such funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of this title. All income derived from such investments shall accrue to the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer. State agencies which provide services or incur expenses in connection with any claim covered by this article may receive payment from the fund for such services and expenses.

(c) Any reserve fund created under this Code section shall be designated the State Tort Claims Trust Fund.

(c) Any reserve fund created under this Code section shall be designated the State Tort Claims Trust Fund.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services shall establish and charge to state government entities such premiums, deductibles, and other payments, taking into account any direct appropriations as shall be necessary to maintain the soundness of the insurance or self-insurance programs established under this Code section. The premiums and deductibles charged to each state government entity may be established on such basis as the Department of Administrative Services shall deem appropriate and such basis may include the number of employees, the aggregate annual budget of the state government entity, and unique exposures, loss history, or claims pending against such state government entity. The department is further authorized to establish incentive programs including but not limited to differential premium rates based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, increased or decreased deductibles based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, and the imposition of fines and penalties. If any premiums, deductibles, fines, or penalties are unpaid, the department is authorized to deduct any unpaid amounts from the nonpaying agency's or authority's continuation budget subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget and deposit those funds into the State Tort Claims Trust Fund provided for in this Code section.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services shall establish and charge to state government entities such premiums, deductibles, and other payments, taking into account any direct appropriations as shall be necessary to maintain the soundness of the insurance or self-insurance programs established under this Code section. The premiums and deductibles charged to each state government entity may be established on such basis as the Department of Administrative Services shall deem appropriate and such basis may include the number of employees, the aggregate annual budget of the state government entity, and unique exposures, loss history, or claims pending against such state government entity. The department is further authorized to establish incentive programs including but not limited to differential premium rates based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, increased or decreased deductibles based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, and the imposition of fines and penalties. If any premiums, deductibles, fines, or penalties are unpaid, the department is authorized to deduct any unpaid amounts from the nonpaying agency's or authority's continuation budget subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget and deposit those funds into the State Tort Claims Trust Fund provided for in this Code section.

(e) Each state government entity shall promptly remit from appropriations or other funds available to it the premium thus established.

(e) Each state government entity shall promptly remit from appropriations or other funds available to it the premium thus established.

(f) Where existing programs have previously been established by the Department of Administrative Services for the insurance or self-insurance of the state, state government entities, or state officers or employees, the commissioner of administrative services shall be authorized to merge all or part of those programs, including all or part of any self-insurance funds established thereunder, into the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. This shall include, but not be limited to, any funds established by Code Sections 45-9-4 and 50-5-16 . In so doing, the Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized, through the State Tort Claims Trust Fund, to assume or not assume all or part of existing and potential liabilities of the prior established programs and funds.

(f) Where existing programs have previously been established by the Department of Administrative Services for the insurance or self-insurance of the state, state government entities, or state officers or employees, the commissioner of administrative services shall be authorized to merge all or part of those programs, including all or part of any self-insurance funds established thereunder, into the State Tort Claims Trust Fund. This shall include, but not be limited to, any funds established by Code Sections 45-9-4 and 50-5-16 . In so doing, the Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized, through the State Tort Claims Trust Fund, to assume or not assume all or part of existing and potential liabilities of the prior established programs and funds.

(g) As to state government entities for which additional particular coverages are necessary, the Department of Administrative Services may provide such additional particular coverages and other terms and conditions of unique exposure particular to one or more state government entities; may provide for endorsements for contract liability; and, where necessary to the public purposes of the state government entity, may also provide for additional insureds.

(g) As to state government entities for which additional particular coverages are necessary, the Department of Administrative Services may provide such additional particular coverages and other terms and conditions of unique exposure particular to one or more state government entities; may provide for endorsements for contract liability; and, where necessary to the public purposes of the state government entity, may also provide for additional insureds.

(h) Nothing in this Code section or in this article shall impose or create any obligation upon other funds of the state.

(h) Nothing in this Code section or in this article shall impose or create any obligation upon other funds of the state.

(i) Funds appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the State Tort Claims Trust Fund shall be deemed contractually obligated funds held in trust, subject to future legislative change or revision, for the benefit of persons having claims, known or unknown, or judgments payable from the funds and shall not lapse.

(i) Funds appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the State Tort Claims Trust Fund shall be deemed contractually obligated funds held in trust, subject to future legislative change or revision, for the benefit of persons having claims, known or unknown, or judgments payable from the funds and shall not lapse.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-103 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-103
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-103
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Department of Administrative Services, upon receiving a request to do so from a political subdivision, may purchase for the political subdivision in the name of the state any motor vehicle, material, equipment, or supplies desired by the political subdivision. The commissioner of administrative services is authorized to prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as he shall deem advisable concerning the purchase of motor vehicles, material, equipment, and supplies for the political subdivisions. However, no motor vehicle, material, equipment, or supplies shall be purchased in accordance with this Code section until the political subdivision shall place in the hands of the Department of Administrative Services a certified or cashier's check in an amount sufficient to cover the purchase price of the motor vehicle, material, equipment, or supplies. The Department of Administrative Services is authorized and empowered to execute the necessary documents to divest the state of all title in and to such motor vehicles, material, equipment, or supplies, and to vest in the political subdivision for whom the motor vehicle, material, equipment, or supplies were purchased all such rights in and title to the vehicles, material, equipment, or supplies.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-12
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall have authority to direct and provide for the construction of welcome centers at or near the point of entrance into this state of any federal highway. The Department of Transportation may exercise the power of eminent domain in acquiring fee simple title to suitable locations for the erection of such welcome centers. Any welcome center acquired prior to April 23, 1969, may be maintained and improved, regardless of whether the fee simple title therefor is in the state.

(a) The Governor shall have authority to direct and provide for the construction of welcome centers at or near the point of entrance into this state of any federal highway. The Department of Transportation may exercise the power of eminent domain in acquiring fee simple title to suitable locations for the erection of such welcome centers. Any welcome center acquired prior to April 23, 1969, may be maintained and improved, regardless of whether the fee simple title therefor is in the state.

(b) It shall be the duty of the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, and maintain the welcome centers assigned to such agency by the Governor and keep them supplied with such information, pamphlets, and other materials as will advertise and publicize the tourist attractions, natural resources, industry, history, and commerce of this state.

(b) It shall be the duty of the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, and maintain the welcome centers assigned to such agency by the Governor and keep them supplied with such information, pamphlets, and other materials as will advertise and publicize the tourist attractions, natural resources, industry, history, and commerce of this state.

(c) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources, with the concurrence of the Department of Transportation, is further authorized to install or provide for the installation of and to operate or provide for the operation of vending machines and to sell in such machines nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, and other articles as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to be necessary or desirable for the traveling public at reasonable prices at the welcome centers assigned to such agency. The prices charged for these products will approximate the prevailing rate within the area for similar items so as not to compete unfairly with private enterprise, such prices to be set by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the welcome centers assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is also authorized to provide for the sale or free distribution of articles and merchandise at the welcome centers assigned to such agency in such manner as is deemed to be in the best interest of promoting the tourist trade in this state.

(c) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources, with the concurrence of the Department of Transportation, is further authorized to install or provide for the installation of and to operate or provide for the operation of vending machines and to sell in such machines nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, and other articles as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to be necessary or desirable for the traveling public at reasonable prices at the welcome centers assigned to such agency. The prices charged for these products will approximate the prevailing rate within the area for similar items so as not to compete unfairly with private enterprise, such prices to be set by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the welcome centers assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is also authorized to provide for the sale or free distribution of articles and merchandise at the welcome centers assigned to such agency in such manner as is deemed to be in the best interest of promoting the tourist trade in this state.

(d) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources, with the concurrence of the Department of Transportation, is authorized to provide for the installation and operation at welcome centers of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at the welcome centers assigned to such agency. If so authorized, such machines shall be established, placed, and operated in accordance with applicable law. Such machines shall be placed in welcome centers upon such terms and conditions as shall be deemed by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the welcome centers assigned to such agency to be in the best interest of the state and the traveling public.

(d) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources, with the concurrence of the Department of Transportation, is authorized to provide for the installation and operation at welcome centers of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at the welcome centers assigned to such agency. If so authorized, such machines shall be established, placed, and operated in accordance with applicable law. Such machines shall be placed in welcome centers upon such terms and conditions as shall be deemed by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the welcome centers assigned to such agency to be in the best interest of the state and the traveling public.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-100 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-100
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-100
Status: in_force

The railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga is the property of this state exclusively and shall be known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-9
Status: reserved

(a) The department shall perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise the power and authority described in this Code section. The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with local governments, school districts, state agencies, state authorities, and other public and private entities or individuals for any purpose necessary or incidental to carrying out or performing the duties, responsibilities, or functions of the department or exercising the power and authority of the department. No such contract shall constitute a donation or gratuity or the forgiveness of any debt or obligation owing to the public. No such contract shall constitute or be intended to constitute security for bonds or other obligations issued by any public agency, public corporation, or authority. No such contract shall constitute a pledge or loan of the credit of the state to any individual, company, corporation, or association, and the state, through the department, shall not become a joint owner or stockholder in or with any individual, company, association, or corporation.

(a) The department shall perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise the power and authority described in this Code section. The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with local governments, school districts, state agencies, state authorities, and other public and private entities or individuals for any purpose necessary or incidental to carrying out or performing the duties, responsibilities, or functions of the department or exercising the power and authority of the department. No such contract shall constitute a donation or gratuity or the forgiveness of any debt or obligation owing to the public. No such contract shall constitute or be intended to constitute security for bonds or other obligations issued by any public agency, public corporation, or authority. No such contract shall constitute a pledge or loan of the credit of the state to any individual, company, corporation, or association, and the state, through the department, shall not become a joint owner or stockholder in or with any individual, company, association, or corporation.

(b) The power and authority of the department under this Code section to enter into contracts shall be limited to entering into contracts permitted under the Constitution and laws of the state and as specified in this Code section but shall not otherwise be limited.

(b) The power and authority of the department under this Code section to enter into contracts shall be limited to entering into contracts permitted under the Constitution and laws of the state and as specified in this Code section but shall not otherwise be limited.

(c) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers.

(c) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers.

(d) Reserved.

(d) Reserved.

(e) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the OneGeorgia Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the OneGeorgia Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, that all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the OneGeorgia Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, that such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the OneGeorgia Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers.

(e) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the OneGeorgia Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the OneGeorgia Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, that all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the OneGeorgia Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, that such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the OneGeorgia Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-46 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-46
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-46
Status: in_force

Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law.” The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action any authority, subdivision, instrumentality, or agency of the state which has contracted with the authority for the use of any building, structure, or facilities for which bonds have been issued and sought to be validated; and such authority, subdivision, instrumentality, or agency shall be required to show cause, if any, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions thereof should not be inquired into by the court and the validity of the terms thereof determined and the contract adjudicated as security for the payment of any such bonds of the authority. The bonds when validated and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds and against the authority issuing the same and any authority, subdivision, instrumentality, or agency contracting with the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-56 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-56
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-56
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall deposit all state moneys in compliance with the determination of the board as to the maximum amount and proportion of deposits in particular depositories.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-5
Status: in_force

(a) The comprehensive agreement entered into between the responsible public entity and the private entity selected in accordance with this chapter shall include: (1) A thorough description of the duties of each party in the completion and operation of the qualifying project; (2) Dates and schedules for the completion of the qualifying project; (3) Any user fees, lease payments, or service payments as may be established by agreement of the parties, as well as any process for changing such fees or payments throughout the term of the agreement, and a copy of any service contract; (4) Any reimbursements to be paid to the responsible public entity for services provided by the responsible public entity; (5) A process for the review of plans and specifications for the qualifying project by the responsible public entity and approval by the responsible public entity if the plans and specifications conform to reasonable standards acceptable to the responsible public entity; (6) A process for the periodic and final inspection of the qualifying project by the responsible public entity to ensure that the private entity's activities are in accordance with the provisions of the comprehensive agreement; (7) Delivery of performance and payment bonds in the amounts required in Code Sections 13-10-40 , 13-10-41 , and 13-10-60 and in a form acceptable to the responsible public entity for those components of the qualifying project that involve construction, and bonds, letters of credit, or other forms of security acceptable to the responsible public entity for other phases and components of the development of the qualifying project; (8) Submission of a policy or policies of public liability insurance, copies of which shall be filed with the responsible public entity accompanied by proofs of coverage, or self-insurance, each in form and amount satisfactory to the responsible public entity and reasonably sufficient to ensure coverage of tort liability to the public and employees and to enable the continued operation of the qualifying project; (9) A process for monitoring the practices of the private entity by the responsible public entity to ensure that the qualifying project is properly maintained; (10) The filing of appropriate financial statements to the responsible public entity on a periodic basis; and (11) Provisions governing the rights and responsibilities of the responsible public entity and the private entity in the event the comprehensive agreement is terminated or there is a material default by the private entity, including conditions governing assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the private entity by the responsible public entity and the transfer or purchase of property or other interests of the private entity by the responsible public entity, including provisions compliant with state constitutional limitations on public debt.

(a) The comprehensive agreement entered into between the responsible public entity and the private entity selected in accordance with this chapter shall include:

(1) A thorough description of the duties of each party in the completion and operation of the qualifying project;

(1) A thorough description of the duties of each party in the completion and operation of the qualifying project;

(2) Dates and schedules for the completion of the qualifying project;

(2) Dates and schedules for the completion of the qualifying project;

(3) Any user fees, lease payments, or service payments as may be established by agreement of the parties, as well as any process for changing such fees or payments throughout the term of the agreement, and a copy of any service contract;

(3) Any user fees, lease payments, or service payments as may be established by agreement of the parties, as well as any process for changing such fees or payments throughout the term of the agreement, and a copy of any service contract;

(4) Any reimbursements to be paid to the responsible public entity for services provided by the responsible public entity;

(4) Any reimbursements to be paid to the responsible public entity for services provided by the responsible public entity;

(5) A process for the review of plans and specifications for the qualifying project by the responsible public entity and approval by the responsible public entity if the plans and specifications conform to reasonable standards acceptable to the responsible public entity;

(5) A process for the review of plans and specifications for the qualifying project by the responsible public entity and approval by the responsible public entity if the plans and specifications conform to reasonable standards acceptable to the responsible public entity;

(6) A process for the periodic and final inspection of the qualifying project by the responsible public entity to ensure that the private entity's activities are in accordance with the provisions of the comprehensive agreement;

(6) A process for the periodic and final inspection of the qualifying project by the responsible public entity to ensure that the private entity's activities are in accordance with the provisions of the comprehensive agreement;

(7) Delivery of performance and payment bonds in the amounts required in Code Sections 13-10-40 , 13-10-41 , and 13-10-60 and in a form acceptable to the responsible public entity for those components of the qualifying project that involve construction, and bonds, letters of credit, or other forms of security acceptable to the responsible public entity for other phases and components of the development of the qualifying project;

(7) Delivery of performance and payment bonds in the amounts required in Code Sections 13-10-40 , 13-10-41 , and 13-10-60 and in a form acceptable to the responsible public entity for those components of the qualifying project that involve construction, and bonds, letters of credit, or other forms of security acceptable to the responsible public entity for other phases and components of the development of the qualifying project;

(8) Submission of a policy or policies of public liability insurance, copies of which shall be filed with the responsible public entity accompanied by proofs of coverage, or self-insurance, each in form and amount satisfactory to the responsible public entity and reasonably sufficient to ensure coverage of tort liability to the public and employees and to enable the continued operation of the qualifying project;

(8) Submission of a policy or policies of public liability insurance, copies of which shall be filed with the responsible public entity accompanied by proofs of coverage, or self-insurance, each in form and amount satisfactory to the responsible public entity and reasonably sufficient to ensure coverage of tort liability to the public and employees and to enable the continued operation of the qualifying project;

(9) A process for monitoring the practices of the private entity by the responsible public entity to ensure that the qualifying project is properly maintained;

(9) A process for monitoring the practices of the private entity by the responsible public entity to ensure that the qualifying project is properly maintained;

(10) The filing of appropriate financial statements to the responsible public entity on a periodic basis; and

(10) The filing of appropriate financial statements to the responsible public entity on a periodic basis; and

(11) Provisions governing the rights and responsibilities of the responsible public entity and the private entity in the event the comprehensive agreement is terminated or there is a material default by the private entity, including conditions governing assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the private entity by the responsible public entity and the transfer or purchase of property or other interests of the private entity by the responsible public entity, including provisions compliant with state constitutional limitations on public debt.

(11) Provisions governing the rights and responsibilities of the responsible public entity and the private entity in the event the comprehensive agreement is terminated or there is a material default by the private entity, including conditions governing assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the private entity by the responsible public entity and the transfer or purchase of property or other interests of the private entity by the responsible public entity, including provisions compliant with state constitutional limitations on public debt.

(b) The comprehensive agreement may include such other terms and conditions that the responsible public entity determines will serve the public purpose of this chapter and to which the private entity and the responsible public entity mutually agree, including, without limitation, provisions regarding unavoidable delays and provisions where the authority and duties of the private entity under this chapter shall cease, and the qualifying project is dedicated to the responsible public entity.

(b) The comprehensive agreement may include such other terms and conditions that the responsible public entity determines will serve the public purpose of this chapter and to which the private entity and the responsible public entity mutually agree, including, without limitation, provisions regarding unavoidable delays and provisions where the authority and duties of the private entity under this chapter shall cease, and the qualifying project is dedicated to the responsible public entity.

(c) Any changes in the terms of the comprehensive agreement, as may be agreed upon by the parties from time to time, shall be added to the comprehensive agreement by written amendment.

(c) Any changes in the terms of the comprehensive agreement, as may be agreed upon by the parties from time to time, shall be added to the comprehensive agreement by written amendment.

(d) The comprehensive agreement may provide for the development of phases or segments of the qualifying project.

(d) The comprehensive agreement may provide for the development of phases or segments of the qualifying project.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-50-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-50-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-50.1
Status: in_force

No member of the State Depository Board shall vote to name and appoint as state depositories of state funds any bank, trust company, building and loan association, federal savings and loan association, or the Georgia Credit Union Deposit Corporation in which the member is a stockholder, board member, or owner.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-21 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-21
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-21
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. (2) “Clean energy property” includes any of the following: (A) Solar energy equipment that uses solar radiation as a substitute for traditional energy for water heating, active and passive space heating and cooling, generating electricity, distillation, desalinization, or the production of industrial or commercial process heat, as well as related devices necessary for collecting, storing, exchanging, conditioning, or converting solar energy to other useful forms of energy; (B) Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems; (C) Energy efficient projects as follows: (i) Lighting retrofit projects. “ Lighting retrofit project ” means a lighting retrofit system that employs dual switching (ability to switch roughly half the lights off and still have fairly uniform light distribution), delamping, daylighting, relamping, or other controls or processes which reduce annual energy and power consumption by 30 percent compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004); and (ii) Energy efficient buildings. “Energy efficient building” means for other than single-family residential property new or retrofitted buildings that are designed, constructed, and certified to exceed the standards set forth in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004) by 30 percent; and (D) Wind equipment required to capture and convert wind energy into electricity or mechanical power as well as related devices that may be required for converting, conditioning, and storing the electricity produced by wind equipment. (3) “ Cost ” means: (A) In the case of clean energy property owned by a person, cost is the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a person to put into service the clean energy property; and (B) In the case of clean energy property a person leases from another, cost is eight times the net annual rental rate, which is the annual rental rate paid by the person less any annual rental rate received by the person from subrentals. (4) “ Installation ” means the year in which the clean energy property is put into service and becomes eligible for a grant allowed by this Code section.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

(1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

(2) “Clean energy property” includes any of the following: (A) Solar energy equipment that uses solar radiation as a substitute for traditional energy for water heating, active and passive space heating and cooling, generating electricity, distillation, desalinization, or the production of industrial or commercial process heat, as well as related devices necessary for collecting, storing, exchanging, conditioning, or converting solar energy to other useful forms of energy; (B) Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems; (C) Energy efficient projects as follows: (i) Lighting retrofit projects. “ Lighting retrofit project ” means a lighting retrofit system that employs dual switching (ability to switch roughly half the lights off and still have fairly uniform light distribution), delamping, daylighting, relamping, or other controls or processes which reduce annual energy and power consumption by 30 percent compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004); and (ii) Energy efficient buildings. “Energy efficient building” means for other than single-family residential property new or retrofitted buildings that are designed, constructed, and certified to exceed the standards set forth in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004) by 30 percent; and (D) Wind equipment required to capture and convert wind energy into electricity or mechanical power as well as related devices that may be required for converting, conditioning, and storing the electricity produced by wind equipment.

(2) “Clean energy property” includes any of the following:

(A) Solar energy equipment that uses solar radiation as a substitute for traditional energy for water heating, active and passive space heating and cooling, generating electricity, distillation, desalinization, or the production of industrial or commercial process heat, as well as related devices necessary for collecting, storing, exchanging, conditioning, or converting solar energy to other useful forms of energy;

(A) Solar energy equipment that uses solar radiation as a substitute for traditional energy for water heating, active and passive space heating and cooling, generating electricity, distillation, desalinization, or the production of industrial or commercial process heat, as well as related devices necessary for collecting, storing, exchanging, conditioning, or converting solar energy to other useful forms of energy;

(B) Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems;

(B) Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems;

(C) Energy efficient projects as follows: (i) Lighting retrofit projects. “ Lighting retrofit project ” means a lighting retrofit system that employs dual switching (ability to switch roughly half the lights off and still have fairly uniform light distribution), delamping, daylighting, relamping, or other controls or processes which reduce annual energy and power consumption by 30 percent compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004); and (ii) Energy efficient buildings. “Energy efficient building” means for other than single-family residential property new or retrofitted buildings that are designed, constructed, and certified to exceed the standards set forth in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004) by 30 percent; and

(C) Energy efficient projects as follows:

(i) Lighting retrofit projects. “ Lighting retrofit project ” means a lighting retrofit system that employs dual switching (ability to switch roughly half the lights off and still have fairly uniform light distribution), delamping, daylighting, relamping, or other controls or processes which reduce annual energy and power consumption by 30 percent compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004); and

(i) Lighting retrofit projects. “ Lighting retrofit project ” means a lighting retrofit system that employs dual switching (ability to switch roughly half the lights off and still have fairly uniform light distribution), delamping, daylighting, relamping, or other controls or processes which reduce annual energy and power consumption by 30 percent compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004); and

(ii) Energy efficient buildings. “Energy efficient building” means for other than single-family residential property new or retrofitted buildings that are designed, constructed, and certified to exceed the standards set forth in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004) by 30 percent; and

(ii) Energy efficient buildings. “Energy efficient building” means for other than single-family residential property new or retrofitted buildings that are designed, constructed, and certified to exceed the standards set forth in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 2004 standard (ASHRAE 90.1.2004) by 30 percent; and

(D) Wind equipment required to capture and convert wind energy into electricity or mechanical power as well as related devices that may be required for converting, conditioning, and storing the electricity produced by wind equipment.

(D) Wind equipment required to capture and convert wind energy into electricity or mechanical power as well as related devices that may be required for converting, conditioning, and storing the electricity produced by wind equipment.

(3) “ Cost ” means: (A) In the case of clean energy property owned by a person, cost is the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a person to put into service the clean energy property; and (B) In the case of clean energy property a person leases from another, cost is eight times the net annual rental rate, which is the annual rental rate paid by the person less any annual rental rate received by the person from subrentals.

(3) “ Cost ” means:

(A) In the case of clean energy property owned by a person, cost is the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a person to put into service the clean energy property; and

(A) In the case of clean energy property owned by a person, cost is the aggregate funds actually invested and expended by a person to put into service the clean energy property; and

(B) In the case of clean energy property a person leases from another, cost is eight times the net annual rental rate, which is the annual rental rate paid by the person less any annual rental rate received by the person from subrentals.

(B) In the case of clean energy property a person leases from another, cost is eight times the net annual rental rate, which is the annual rental rate paid by the person less any annual rental rate received by the person from subrentals.

(4) “ Installation ” means the year in which the clean energy property is put into service and becomes eligible for a grant allowed by this Code section.

(4) “ Installation ” means the year in which the clean energy property is put into service and becomes eligible for a grant allowed by this Code section.

(b)(1) The authority may issue a grant to any person for the construction, purchase, or lease of clean energy property that is placed into service in this state, other than in single-family residential structures, between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2012, subject to the provisions of this Code section. (2) A person that receives a grant allowed under this Code section shall not be eligible to claim any tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 or any other grant under this Code section with respect to the same clean energy property. (3) A person shall not receive a grant allowed in this Code section for clean energy property the person leases from another unless such person obtains the lessor's written certification that the lessor will not receive a grant under this Code section or claim a credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 with respect to the same clean energy property. (4) Grants shall not be issued under this Code section except to effect participation in a federal government program which authorizes the use of federal funds for purposes of this Code section. In no event shall the total amount of grants allowed by this Code section exceed federal funds allocated by the authority for such purposes. No funds derived from any other sources shall be granted under this Code section. (5)(A) Any person seeking any grant provided for under this Code section shall submit an application to the authority for approval of such grant. The authority shall promulgate the forms on which the application is to be submitted. The authority shall review such application and shall approve such application upon determining that it meets the requirements of this Code section within 60 days after receiving such application, subject to availability of funds as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection. (B) To apply for a grant allowed by this Code section, the person shall provide any information required by the authority. Every person receiving a grant under this Code section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the authority any records that the authority considers necessary to determine and verify the amount of the grant to which the person is entitled. The burden of proving eligibility for a grant and the amount of the grant shall rest upon the applicant, and no grant shall be allowed to a person that fails to maintain adequate records or to make them available for inspection. (C) The authority shall issue the grants on a first come, first served basis. In no event shall the aggregate amount of grants approved by the authority for all applicants under this Code section exceed the limitations specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection. (6) Any grant allowed by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the lesser of 35 percent of the cost of the clean energy property described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) through (a)(2)(D) of this Code section or the following grant amounts for any clean energy property: (A) A ceiling of $500,000.00 per installation applies to solar energy equipment for solar electric (photovoltaic), other solar thermal electric applications, and active space heating and wind equipment as described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(D) of this Code section; (B) The sum of $100,000.00 per installation applies to clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for domestic water heating as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of this Code section which is certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation, Florida Solar Energy Center, or by a comparable entity approved by the authority to have met the certification of Solar Rating Certification Corporation OG-100 or Florida Solar Energy Center-GO-80 for solar thermal collectors; (C) For Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, the sum of $100,000.00; (D) For a lighting retrofit project as described in division (a)(2)(C)(i) of this Code section, the sum of $0.60 per square foot of the building with a maximum of $100,000.00; and (E) For an energy efficient building as described in division (a)(2)(C)(ii) of this Code section, the sum of the cost of energy efficient products installed during construction at $1.80 per square foot of the building, with a maximum of $100,000.00.

(b)(1) The authority may issue a grant to any person for the construction, purchase, or lease of clean energy property that is placed into service in this state, other than in single-family residential structures, between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2012, subject to the provisions of this Code section.

(b)(1) The authority may issue a grant to any person for the construction, purchase, or lease of clean energy property that is placed into service in this state, other than in single-family residential structures, between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2012, subject to the provisions of this Code section.

(2) A person that receives a grant allowed under this Code section shall not be eligible to claim any tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 or any other grant under this Code section with respect to the same clean energy property.

(2) A person that receives a grant allowed under this Code section shall not be eligible to claim any tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 or any other grant under this Code section with respect to the same clean energy property.

(3) A person shall not receive a grant allowed in this Code section for clean energy property the person leases from another unless such person obtains the lessor's written certification that the lessor will not receive a grant under this Code section or claim a credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 with respect to the same clean energy property.

(3) A person shall not receive a grant allowed in this Code section for clean energy property the person leases from another unless such person obtains the lessor's written certification that the lessor will not receive a grant under this Code section or claim a credit under Code Section 48-7-29.14 with respect to the same clean energy property.

(4) Grants shall not be issued under this Code section except to effect participation in a federal government program which authorizes the use of federal funds for purposes of this Code section. In no event shall the total amount of grants allowed by this Code section exceed federal funds allocated by the authority for such purposes. No funds derived from any other sources shall be granted under this Code section.

(4) Grants shall not be issued under this Code section except to effect participation in a federal government program which authorizes the use of federal funds for purposes of this Code section. In no event shall the total amount of grants allowed by this Code section exceed federal funds allocated by the authority for such purposes. No funds derived from any other sources shall be granted under this Code section.

(5)(A) Any person seeking any grant provided for under this Code section shall submit an application to the authority for approval of such grant. The authority shall promulgate the forms on which the application is to be submitted. The authority shall review such application and shall approve such application upon determining that it meets the requirements of this Code section within 60 days after receiving such application, subject to availability of funds as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection. (B) To apply for a grant allowed by this Code section, the person shall provide any information required by the authority. Every person receiving a grant under this Code section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the authority any records that the authority considers necessary to determine and verify the amount of the grant to which the person is entitled. The burden of proving eligibility for a grant and the amount of the grant shall rest upon the applicant, and no grant shall be allowed to a person that fails to maintain adequate records or to make them available for inspection. (C) The authority shall issue the grants on a first come, first served basis. In no event shall the aggregate amount of grants approved by the authority for all applicants under this Code section exceed the limitations specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(5)(A) Any person seeking any grant provided for under this Code section shall submit an application to the authority for approval of such grant. The authority shall promulgate the forms on which the application is to be submitted. The authority shall review such application and shall approve such application upon determining that it meets the requirements of this Code section within 60 days after receiving such application, subject to availability of funds as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(5)(A) Any person seeking any grant provided for under this Code section shall submit an application to the authority for approval of such grant. The authority shall promulgate the forms on which the application is to be submitted. The authority shall review such application and shall approve such application upon determining that it meets the requirements of this Code section within 60 days after receiving such application, subject to availability of funds as provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(B) To apply for a grant allowed by this Code section, the person shall provide any information required by the authority. Every person receiving a grant under this Code section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the authority any records that the authority considers necessary to determine and verify the amount of the grant to which the person is entitled. The burden of proving eligibility for a grant and the amount of the grant shall rest upon the applicant, and no grant shall be allowed to a person that fails to maintain adequate records or to make them available for inspection.

(B) To apply for a grant allowed by this Code section, the person shall provide any information required by the authority. Every person receiving a grant under this Code section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the authority any records that the authority considers necessary to determine and verify the amount of the grant to which the person is entitled. The burden of proving eligibility for a grant and the amount of the grant shall rest upon the applicant, and no grant shall be allowed to a person that fails to maintain adequate records or to make them available for inspection.

(C) The authority shall issue the grants on a first come, first served basis. In no event shall the aggregate amount of grants approved by the authority for all applicants under this Code section exceed the limitations specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(C) The authority shall issue the grants on a first come, first served basis. In no event shall the aggregate amount of grants approved by the authority for all applicants under this Code section exceed the limitations specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(6) Any grant allowed by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the lesser of 35 percent of the cost of the clean energy property described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) through (a)(2)(D) of this Code section or the following grant amounts for any clean energy property: (A) A ceiling of $500,000.00 per installation applies to solar energy equipment for solar electric (photovoltaic), other solar thermal electric applications, and active space heating and wind equipment as described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(D) of this Code section; (B) The sum of $100,000.00 per installation applies to clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for domestic water heating as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of this Code section which is certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation, Florida Solar Energy Center, or by a comparable entity approved by the authority to have met the certification of Solar Rating Certification Corporation OG-100 or Florida Solar Energy Center-GO-80 for solar thermal collectors; (C) For Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, the sum of $100,000.00; (D) For a lighting retrofit project as described in division (a)(2)(C)(i) of this Code section, the sum of $0.60 per square foot of the building with a maximum of $100,000.00; and (E) For an energy efficient building as described in division (a)(2)(C)(ii) of this Code section, the sum of the cost of energy efficient products installed during construction at $1.80 per square foot of the building, with a maximum of $100,000.00.

(6) Any grant allowed by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the lesser of 35 percent of the cost of the clean energy property described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) through (a)(2)(D) of this Code section or the following grant amounts for any clean energy property:

(A) A ceiling of $500,000.00 per installation applies to solar energy equipment for solar electric (photovoltaic), other solar thermal electric applications, and active space heating and wind equipment as described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(D) of this Code section;

(A) A ceiling of $500,000.00 per installation applies to solar energy equipment for solar electric (photovoltaic), other solar thermal electric applications, and active space heating and wind equipment as described in subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(D) of this Code section;

(B) The sum of $100,000.00 per installation applies to clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for domestic water heating as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of this Code section which is certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation, Florida Solar Energy Center, or by a comparable entity approved by the authority to have met the certification of Solar Rating Certification Corporation OG-100 or Florida Solar Energy Center-GO-80 for solar thermal collectors;

(B) The sum of $100,000.00 per installation applies to clean energy property related to solar energy equipment for domestic water heating as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of this Code section which is certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation, Florida Solar Energy Center, or by a comparable entity approved by the authority to have met the certification of Solar Rating Certification Corporation OG-100 or Florida Solar Energy Center-GO-80 for solar thermal collectors;

(C) For Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, the sum of $100,000.00;

(C) For Energy Star certified geothermal heat pump systems as described in subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, the sum of $100,000.00;

(D) For a lighting retrofit project as described in division (a)(2)(C)(i) of this Code section, the sum of $0.60 per square foot of the building with a maximum of $100,000.00; and

(D) For a lighting retrofit project as described in division (a)(2)(C)(i) of this Code section, the sum of $0.60 per square foot of the building with a maximum of $100,000.00; and

(E) For an energy efficient building as described in division (a)(2)(C)(ii) of this Code section, the sum of the cost of energy efficient products installed during construction at $1.80 per square foot of the building, with a maximum of $100,000.00.

(E) For an energy efficient building as described in division (a)(2)(C)(ii) of this Code section, the sum of the cost of energy efficient products installed during construction at $1.80 per square foot of the building, with a maximum of $100,000.00.

(c) The authority shall be authorized to adopt rules and regulations to provide for the administration of any grant provided by this Code section. Specifically, the authority shall create a mechanism to track and report the status and availability of grants for the public to review at a minimum on a quarterly basis.

(c) The authority shall be authorized to adopt rules and regulations to provide for the administration of any grant provided by this Code section. Specifically, the authority shall create a mechanism to track and report the status and availability of grants for the public to review at a minimum on a quarterly basis.

(d) The authority shall provide an annual report of: (1) The number of persons that claimed the grants allowed in this Code section; (2) The cost of clean energy property with respect to which grants were issued; (3) The type of clean energy property installed and the location; (4) A determination of associated energy and economic benefits to the state; and (5) The total amount of grants allowed.

(d) The authority shall provide an annual report of:

(1) The number of persons that claimed the grants allowed in this Code section;

(1) The number of persons that claimed the grants allowed in this Code section;

(2) The cost of clean energy property with respect to which grants were issued;

(2) The cost of clean energy property with respect to which grants were issued;

(3) The type of clean energy property installed and the location;

(3) The type of clean energy property installed and the location;

(4) A determination of associated energy and economic benefits to the state; and

(4) A determination of associated energy and economic benefits to the state; and

(5) The total amount of grants allowed.

(5) The total amount of grants allowed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-34 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-34
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-34
Status: in_force

The bonds of the authority are made securities in which all public officials and bodies of the state and all counties and municipalities, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, and administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever, who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also made securities which may be deposited with and may be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all counties and municipalities for any purposes for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this state are now or hereafter may be authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-50 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-50
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-50
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Department ” means the Department of Economic Development.

(1) “ Department ” means the Department of Economic Development.

(2) “ Local government ” means, individually or in combination, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, or any development authority of either or both.

(2) “ Local government ” means, individually or in combination, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, or any development authority of either or both.

(3) “ Project ” means a comprehensive convention and trade center, suitable for multipurpose use for housing trade shows; conventions; cultural, political, musical, educational, entertainment, athletic, or other events; for displaying exhibits of Georgia's counties, municipalities, industries, and attractions; and for promoting the maritime, transportation, coastal, agricultural, historical, natural, and recreational resources of the State of Georgia, including all facilities necessary or convenient to such purpose, regardless of whether such facilities are contiguous, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following facilities: exhibit halls; auditoriums; theaters; restaurants and other facilities for the purveying of foods, beverages, publications, souvenirs, novelties, and goods and services of all kinds, whether operated or purveyed directly or indirectly through concessionaires, licensees or lessees, or otherwise; parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith; meeting room facilities, including meeting rooms providing for simultaneous translation capabilities for several languages; related lands, buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and personalty appurtenant or convenient to the foregoing; and extension, addition, and improvement of such facilities.

(3) “ Project ” means a comprehensive convention and trade center, suitable for multipurpose use for housing trade shows; conventions; cultural, political, musical, educational, entertainment, athletic, or other events; for displaying exhibits of Georgia's counties, municipalities, industries, and attractions; and for promoting the maritime, transportation, coastal, agricultural, historical, natural, and recreational resources of the State of Georgia, including all facilities necessary or convenient to such purpose, regardless of whether such facilities are contiguous, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following facilities: exhibit halls; auditoriums; theaters; restaurants and other facilities for the purveying of foods, beverages, publications, souvenirs, novelties, and goods and services of all kinds, whether operated or purveyed directly or indirectly through concessionaires, licensees or lessees, or otherwise; parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith; meeting room facilities, including meeting rooms providing for simultaneous translation capabilities for several languages; related lands, buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and personalty appurtenant or convenient to the foregoing; and extension, addition, and improvement of such facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-44 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-44
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-44
Status: in_force

(a) Any full-time hearing officer or equivalent position, used exclusively or principally to conduct or preside over hearings for a covered agency immediately prior to July 1, 1994, shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, if such employee qualifies under Code Section 50-13-40 . Any person serving immediately prior to July 1, 1994, as an independent hearing officer or equivalent under contract or written order of appointment shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994, and shall continue as a special assistant administrative law judge. All full-time staff of covered agencies who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for administrative hearings shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994. All equipment or other tangible property in possession of covered agencies which is used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this Code section shall be transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994.

(a) Any full-time hearing officer or equivalent position, used exclusively or principally to conduct or preside over hearings for a covered agency immediately prior to July 1, 1994, shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, if such employee qualifies under Code Section 50-13-40 . Any person serving immediately prior to July 1, 1994, as an independent hearing officer or equivalent under contract or written order of appointment shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994, and shall continue as a special assistant administrative law judge. All full-time staff of covered agencies who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for administrative hearings shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994. All equipment or other tangible property in possession of covered agencies which is used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this Code section shall be transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1994.

(b) All such transfers shall be subject to the approval of the chief state administrative law judge and such personnel or property shall not be transferred if the chief state administrative law judge determines that the hearing officer, staff, equipment, or property should remain with the transferring agency.

(b) All such transfers shall be subject to the approval of the chief state administrative law judge and such personnel or property shall not be transferred if the chief state administrative law judge determines that the hearing officer, staff, equipment, or property should remain with the transferring agency.

(c) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings under this article shall be transferred as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 . The employees of the Office of State Administrative Hearings shall be in the unclassified service unless they are in the classified service as such term is defined by Code Section 45-20-2 .

(c) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings under this article shall be transferred as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 . The employees of the Office of State Administrative Hearings shall be in the unclassified service unless they are in the classified service as such term is defined by Code Section 45-20-2 .

(d) The chief state administrative law judge shall assess agencies the cost of services rendered to them in the conduct of hearings.

(d) The chief state administrative law judge shall assess agencies the cost of services rendered to them in the conduct of hearings.

(e)(1) Any full-time hearing officer of the State Personnel Board used exclusively or principally to conduct or preside over hearings for such board immediately prior to July 1, 1997, shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings if such employee qualifies under Code Section 50-13-40 . Any person serving immediately prior to July 1, 1997, as an independent hearing officer under contract or written order of appointment shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997, and shall continue as a special assistant administrative law judge. All full-time staff of the State Personnel Board who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for administrative hearings conducted by such hearing officers shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997. All equipment or other tangible property in possession of the State Personnel Board which is used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997. (2) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings under this subsection shall be transferred as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(e)(1) Any full-time hearing officer of the State Personnel Board used exclusively or principally to conduct or preside over hearings for such board immediately prior to July 1, 1997, shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings if such employee qualifies under Code Section 50-13-40 . Any person serving immediately prior to July 1, 1997, as an independent hearing officer under contract or written order of appointment shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997, and shall continue as a special assistant administrative law judge. All full-time staff of the State Personnel Board who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for administrative hearings conducted by such hearing officers shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997. All equipment or other tangible property in possession of the State Personnel Board which is used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997.

(e)(1) Any full-time hearing officer of the State Personnel Board used exclusively or principally to conduct or preside over hearings for such board immediately prior to July 1, 1997, shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings if such employee qualifies under Code Section 50-13-40 . Any person serving immediately prior to July 1, 1997, as an independent hearing officer under contract or written order of appointment shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997, and shall continue as a special assistant administrative law judge. All full-time staff of the State Personnel Board who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for administrative hearings conducted by such hearing officers shall be administratively transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997. All equipment or other tangible property in possession of the State Personnel Board which is used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under this subsection shall be transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as of July 1, 1997.

(2) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings under this subsection shall be transferred as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 .

(2) Funding for functions and positions transferred to the Office of State Administrative Hearings under this subsection shall be transferred as provided for in Code Section 45-12-90 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-13
Status: in_force

(a) The state auditor or an independent public accountant retained by the authority shall make an annual audit of the books, accounts, and records of the authority with respect to its receipts, disbursements, contracts, leases, assignments, loans, and all other matters relating to its financial operations. The state auditor shall place the audit report on file in his or her office, make the report available for inspection by the general public, and submit a copy of the report to the General Assembly. The state auditor shall not be required to distribute copies of the audit to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the audit in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient.

(a) The state auditor or an independent public accountant retained by the authority shall make an annual audit of the books, accounts, and records of the authority with respect to its receipts, disbursements, contracts, leases, assignments, loans, and all other matters relating to its financial operations. The state auditor shall place the audit report on file in his or her office, make the report available for inspection by the general public, and submit a copy of the report to the General Assembly. The state auditor shall not be required to distribute copies of the audit to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the audit in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient.

(b) In addition to the annual audit report, the authority shall render to the state auditor every six months a report setting forth in detail a complete analysis of the activities, indebtedness, receipts, and financial affairs of the authority.

(b) In addition to the annual audit report, the authority shall render to the state auditor every six months a report setting forth in detail a complete analysis of the activities, indebtedness, receipts, and financial affairs of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-34 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-34
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-34
Status: in_force

The commission, in addition to other powers and duties set forth in other Code sections of this article, shall have the power and duty to:

(1) Inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property;

(1) Inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property;

(2) Maintain at all times a current inventory of the property;

(2) Maintain at all times a current inventory of the property;

(3) Authorize the payment of any tax or assessment legally levied by the State of Tennessee or any governmental subdivision thereof upon any part of the property situated within the State of Tennessee;

(3) Authorize the payment of any tax or assessment legally levied by the State of Tennessee or any governmental subdivision thereof upon any part of the property situated within the State of Tennessee;

(4) Prepare lease or sale proposals affecting the property for submission to the General Assembly;

(4) Prepare lease or sale proposals affecting the property for submission to the General Assembly;

(5) Approve a conveyance of state property; provided, however, that the commission shall not be authorized to approve a conveyance of state property that exceeds a value of $500,000.00 as determined by an appraisal or opinion of value;

(5) Approve a conveyance of state property; provided, however, that the commission shall not be authorized to approve a conveyance of state property that exceeds a value of $500,000.00 as determined by an appraisal or opinion of value;

(6) Subject to the limitation contained in this article, determine all of the terms and conditions of each instrument prepared or executed by it;

(6) Subject to the limitation contained in this article, determine all of the terms and conditions of each instrument prepared or executed by it;

(7) Have prepared a thorough report of such data as will enable the commission to arrive at a fair valuation of the property; and to include within the report either an opinion of the value if the conveyance is to a public entity or for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining utilities which solely and directly benefit the state or at least one written appraisal of the value of the property if the conveyance is to a private entity, which appraisal shall be made by a person or persons familiar with property values in the area where the property is situated and who is a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization. If the written appraisal values the property in excess of $100,000.00, then a second written appraisal shall be required. In the case of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, at least two written appraisals shall be required, one of which may be the latest valuation report of the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commission or successor agency;

(7) Have prepared a thorough report of such data as will enable the commission to arrive at a fair valuation of the property; and to include within the report either an opinion of the value if the conveyance is to a public entity or for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining utilities which solely and directly benefit the state or at least one written appraisal of the value of the property if the conveyance is to a private entity, which appraisal shall be made by a person or persons familiar with property values in the area where the property is situated and who is a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization. If the written appraisal values the property in excess of $100,000.00, then a second written appraisal shall be required. In the case of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, at least two written appraisals shall be required, one of which may be the latest valuation report of the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commission or successor agency;

(8) Contract with any person for the preparation of studies or reports as to: (A) The value of such property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value, and insurance value; (B) The proper utilization to be made of such property; and (C) Any other data necessary or desirable to assist the commission in the execution and performance of its duties;

(8) Contract with any person for the preparation of studies or reports as to:

(A) The value of such property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value, and insurance value;

(A) The value of such property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value, and insurance value;

(B) The proper utilization to be made of such property; and

(B) The proper utilization to be made of such property; and

(C) Any other data necessary or desirable to assist the commission in the execution and performance of its duties;

(C) Any other data necessary or desirable to assist the commission in the execution and performance of its duties;

(9) Insure the improvements on all or any part of the property against loss or damage by fire, lightning, tornado, or other insurable casualty; and insure the contents of the improvements against any such loss or damage;

(9) Insure the improvements on all or any part of the property against loss or damage by fire, lightning, tornado, or other insurable casualty; and insure the contents of the improvements against any such loss or damage;

(10) Inspect as necessary any of the property which may be under a lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement in order to determine whether the property is being kept, preserved, cared for, repaired, maintained, used, and operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement and to take such action necessary to correct any violation of the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement;

(10) Inspect as necessary any of the property which may be under a lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement in order to determine whether the property is being kept, preserved, cared for, repaired, maintained, used, and operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement and to take such action necessary to correct any violation of the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement;

(11) Deal with and dispose of any unauthorized encroachment upon, or use or occupancy of, any part of the property, whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy is permissive or adverse, or whether with or without claim of right therefor; to determine whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy shall be removed or discontinued or whether it shall be permitted to continue and, if so, to what extent and upon what terms and conditions; to adjust, settle, and finally dispose of any controversy that may exist or arise with respect to any such encroachment, use, or occupancy in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the commission may deem to be in the best interest of the state; to take such action as the commission may deem proper and expedient to cause the removal or discontinuance of any such encroachment, use, or occupancy; and to institute and prosecute for and on behalf of and in the name of the state such actions and other legal proceedings as the commission may deem appropriate for the protection of the state's interest in or the assertion of the state's title to such property;

(11) Deal with and dispose of any unauthorized encroachment upon, or use or occupancy of, any part of the property, whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy is permissive or adverse, or whether with or without claim of right therefor; to determine whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy shall be removed or discontinued or whether it shall be permitted to continue and, if so, to what extent and upon what terms and conditions; to adjust, settle, and finally dispose of any controversy that may exist or arise with respect to any such encroachment, use, or occupancy in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the commission may deem to be in the best interest of the state; to take such action as the commission may deem proper and expedient to cause the removal or discontinuance of any such encroachment, use, or occupancy; and to institute and prosecute for and on behalf of and in the name of the state such actions and other legal proceedings as the commission may deem appropriate for the protection of the state's interest in or the assertion of the state's title to such property;

(12) Settle, adjust, and finally dispose of any claim, dispute, or controversy of any kind whatsoever arising out of the terms and conditions, operation, or expiration of any lease of the property or grant of rights in the property;

(12) Settle, adjust, and finally dispose of any claim, dispute, or controversy of any kind whatsoever arising out of the terms and conditions, operation, or expiration of any lease of the property or grant of rights in the property;

(13) Negotiate and prepare for submission to the General Assembly amendments to any existing lease, which amendments shall not, for the purposes of paragraph (4) of this Code section and Code Section 50-16-39 , be interpreted as lease proposals or proposals to lease, provided: (A) That the lessee of the lease as it is to be amended shall be either the lessee, a successor, an assignee, or a sublessee as to all or a portion of the property described in the lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; and (B) On or before December 31 in each year the executive director of the State Properties Commission shall submit a report describing all conveyances and proposed conveyances negotiated during that year or under negotiation at the date of the report to the chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Properties or such other standing committee that routinely considers state property related issues as designated by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(13) Negotiate and prepare for submission to the General Assembly amendments to any existing lease, which amendments shall not, for the purposes of paragraph (4) of this Code section and Code Section 50-16-39 , be interpreted as lease proposals or proposals to lease, provided:

(A) That the lessee of the lease as it is to be amended shall be either the lessee, a successor, an assignee, or a sublessee as to all or a portion of the property described in the lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; and

(A) That the lessee of the lease as it is to be amended shall be either the lessee, a successor, an assignee, or a sublessee as to all or a portion of the property described in the lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; and

(B) On or before December 31 in each year the executive director of the State Properties Commission shall submit a report describing all conveyances and proposed conveyances negotiated during that year or under negotiation at the date of the report to the chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Properties or such other standing committee that routinely considers state property related issues as designated by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(B) On or before December 31 in each year the executive director of the State Properties Commission shall submit a report describing all conveyances and proposed conveyances negotiated during that year or under negotiation at the date of the report to the chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Properties or such other standing committee that routinely considers state property related issues as designated by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(14) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary or desirable to inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property;

(14) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary or desirable to inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property;

(15) Do all things and perform all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the powers and fulfill the duties given to the commission in this article;

(15) Do all things and perform all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the powers and fulfill the duties given to the commission in this article;

(16) Perform all terms including, but not limited to, termination, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, and discharge all obligations and duties contained in all conveyances which provide that the commission is empowered to act or shall act for and on behalf of the state and which conveyances have heretofore been approved and adopted by a resolution of the General Assembly or which conveyances may be approved and adopted by a resolution of the General Assembly approved by the Governor;

(16) Perform all terms including, but not limited to, termination, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, and discharge all obligations and duties contained in all conveyances which provide that the commission is empowered to act or shall act for and on behalf of the state and which conveyances have heretofore been approved and adopted by a resolution of the General Assembly or which conveyances may be approved and adopted by a resolution of the General Assembly approved by the Governor;

(17) Perform all terms, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, discharge all obligations, and otherwise implement the disposition of real property for and on behalf of the state when the General Assembly so provides in any enactment, including Acts or resolutions, authorizing or directing a disposition of real property of the state or of any instrumentality of the state; and

(17) Perform all terms, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, discharge all obligations, and otherwise implement the disposition of real property for and on behalf of the state when the General Assembly so provides in any enactment, including Acts or resolutions, authorizing or directing a disposition of real property of the state or of any instrumentality of the state; and

(18) Provide or perform acquisition related services to or for all state entities.

(18) Provide or perform acquisition related services to or for all state entities.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-51-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-51-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-51.1
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services may, upon request, assist and coordinate with county departments of health, county departments of family and children services, and community service boards the purchase of commercial fidelity bonds for officials, officers, and employees of such boards and departments. The payment of the premium to the commercial fidelity carrier will be the responsibility of such county departments of health, county departments of family and children services, and community service boards.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-75 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-75
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-75
Status: in_force

(a) The Hawkinsville Civitan Club's “Shoot the Bull” barbecue championship is designated as the official state beef barbecue championship cookoff.

(a) The Hawkinsville Civitan Club's “Shoot the Bull” barbecue championship is designated as the official state beef barbecue championship cookoff.

(b) The Dooly County Chamber of Commerce's “Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig” is designated as the official state pork barbecue championship cookoff.

(b) The Dooly County Chamber of Commerce's “Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig” is designated as the official state pork barbecue championship cookoff.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-21 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-21
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-21
Status: in_force

(a) The jurisdiction of this state and its laws extend to all persons while within its limits, whether as citizens, denizens, or temporary sojourners.

(a) The jurisdiction of this state and its laws extend to all persons while within its limits, whether as citizens, denizens, or temporary sojourners.

(b) A court of this state may decline to exercise jurisdiction of any civil cause of action of a nonresident accruing outside this state if there is another forum with jurisdiction of the parties in which the trial can be more appropriately held. In determining the appropriateness of this state or of another forum, the court shall take into account the following factors: (1) The place of accrual of the cause of action; (2) The location of witnesses; (3) The residence or residences of the parties; (4) Whether a litigant is attempting to circumvent the applicable statute of limitations of another state; and (5) The public factor of the convenience to and burden upon the court.

(b) A court of this state may decline to exercise jurisdiction of any civil cause of action of a nonresident accruing outside this state if there is another forum with jurisdiction of the parties in which the trial can be more appropriately held. In determining the appropriateness of this state or of another forum, the court shall take into account the following factors:

(1) The place of accrual of the cause of action;

(1) The place of accrual of the cause of action;

(2) The location of witnesses;

(2) The location of witnesses;

(3) The residence or residences of the parties;

(3) The residence or residences of the parties;

(4) Whether a litigant is attempting to circumvent the applicable statute of limitations of another state; and

(4) Whether a litigant is attempting to circumvent the applicable statute of limitations of another state; and

(5) The public factor of the convenience to and burden upon the court.

(5) The public factor of the convenience to and burden upon the court.

(c) Upon a motion filed not later than 90 days after the last day allowed for the filing of the moving party's answer and upon the party's showing that the existing forum constitutes an inconvenient forum based on the factors listed in subsection (b) of this Code section and where there is another forum which can assume jurisdiction, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice to its being filed in any appropriate jurisdiction on any condition or conditions that may be just.

(c) Upon a motion filed not later than 90 days after the last day allowed for the filing of the moving party's answer and upon the party's showing that the existing forum constitutes an inconvenient forum based on the factors listed in subsection (b) of this Code section and where there is another forum which can assume jurisdiction, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice to its being filed in any appropriate jurisdiction on any condition or conditions that may be just.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-65
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the committee shall be set aside as a special fund to be used by the committee to carry out the purposes of this article. All other personal property, tangible or intangible, which is acquired by the committee subsequent to March 26, 1975, shall become the property of the state upon such acquisition. The personal property may be sold or exchanged by the committee as agent for the state, notwithstanding any other provision of law concerning the sale or exchange of personal property of the state, provided that nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit the committee to make a gift of any such personal property.