O.C.G.A. § 50-5-132 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-132
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-132
Status: in_force

<Text of section effective January 1, 2024. See, also, text of section 50-5-132 effective until January 1, 2024.>

(a) Any minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business that desires to claim such status under any law of this state or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall first apply for certification to the Department of Administrative Services.

(a) Any minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business that desires to claim such status under any law of this state or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall first apply for certification to the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The Department of Administrative Services shall certify a business which meets the eligibility requirement of this part and any other such eligibility requirements as determined by the Department of Administrative Services to qualify as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business. To qualify as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business, the business shall: (1) Be a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business; (2) Submit any documentary evidence to support its status as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business; and (3) Be qualified to bid pursuant to the provisions of the Department of Administrative Services and other state agencies.

(b) The Department of Administrative Services shall certify a business which meets the eligibility requirement of this part and any other such eligibility requirements as determined by the Department of Administrative Services to qualify as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business. To qualify as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business, the business shall:

(1) Be a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business;

(1) Be a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business;

(2) Submit any documentary evidence to support its status as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business; and

(2) Submit any documentary evidence to support its status as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business; and

(3) Be qualified to bid pursuant to the provisions of the Department of Administrative Services and other state agencies.

(3) Be qualified to bid pursuant to the provisions of the Department of Administrative Services and other state agencies.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services shall prepare and maintain a list of certified minority business enterprises, women owned businesses, and veteran owned businesses.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services shall prepare and maintain a list of certified minority business enterprises, women owned businesses, and veteran owned businesses.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services may deny certification to any minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business which does not qualify as such under the provisions of this part. Any person adversely affected by an order of the Department of Administrative Services denying certification as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business may appeal as provided in the regulations of the Department of Administrative Services.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services may deny certification to any minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business which does not qualify as such under the provisions of this part. Any person adversely affected by an order of the Department of Administrative Services denying certification as a minority business enterprise, women owned business, or veteran owned business may appeal as provided in the regulations of the Department of Administrative Services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-28 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-28
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-28
Status: in_force

All tort actions against the state under this article shall be brought in the state or superior court of the county wherein the tort giving rise to the loss occurred; provided, however, that wrongful death actions may be brought in the county wherein the tort giving rise to the loss occurred or the county wherein the decedent died, and provided, further, that in any case in which an officer or employee of the state may be included as a defendant in his or her individual capacity, the action may be brought in the county of residence of such officer or employee. All actions against the state for losses sustained in any other state shall be brought in the county of residence of any officer or employee residing in this state upon whose actions or omissions the claim against the state is based.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-14
Status: in_force

Certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and security personnel employed by or under contract with the Department of Public Safety are authorized and empowered to deny the entrance of any person into or upon any property or building of the Georgia Building Authority or the state when the person's activities are intended to disrupt or interfere with the normal activities and functions carried on in such property or building or have the potential of violating the security of the personnel therein. Certified officers of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and security personnel employed by or under contract with the Department of Public Safety are authorized and empowered to deny entrance into or upon any such property or building of any person displaying any sign, banner, placard, poster, or similar device. Certified officers of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and security personnel employed by or under contract with the Department of Public Safety are authorized and empowered to remove any person from any such property or building when the person's activities interfere with or disrupt the activities and the operations carried on in such property or building or constitute a safety hazard to the property or building or the inhabitants thereof. The authority and power provided in this Code section and Code Section 50-16-15 shall also extend to any property or building utilized by the state or any agency thereof. Any law enforcement officer assisting the certified officers of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or the security personnel employed by or under contract with the Department of Public Safety shall have the same authority and power as provided by this Code section and Code Section 50-16-15 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-144 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-144
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-144
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Charitable institution ” means any nonprofit tax-exempt person, firm, or corporation. (2) “ Public corporation ” means any public authority or other public corporation created by or pursuant to the laws of any state.

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

(1) “ Charitable institution ” means any nonprofit tax-exempt person, firm, or corporation.

(1) “ Charitable institution ” means any nonprofit tax-exempt person, firm, or corporation.

(2) “ Public corporation ” means any public authority or other public corporation created by or pursuant to the laws of any state.

(2) “ Public corporation ” means any public authority or other public corporation created by or pursuant to the laws of any state.

(b) In addition to any other authority provided by Code Sections 50-5-140 through 50-5-143 , this Code section, and Code Section 50-5-146 , the Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized to dispose of surplus property, including surplus property subject to paragraph (7) of Code Section 50-5-51 , by the transfer of the property to any charitable institution or public corporation through a negotiated sale if the department determines that such sale would be in the best interest of the state, and, under the circumstances, the negotiated sales price would constitute a reasonable consideration for the property.

(b) In addition to any other authority provided by Code Sections 50-5-140 through 50-5-143 , this Code section, and Code Section 50-5-146 , the Department of Administrative Services shall be authorized to dispose of surplus property, including surplus property subject to paragraph (7) of Code Section 50-5-51 , by the transfer of the property to any charitable institution or public corporation through a negotiated sale if the department determines that such sale would be in the best interest of the state, and, under the circumstances, the negotiated sales price would constitute a reasonable consideration for the property.

(c) When any surplus property is sold to a charitable institution or to a public corporation pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the sale shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) The property shall not be resold by the purchaser within one year after the sale without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and (2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right and obligation to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale is within one year after the sale and, if the resale price exceeds the original negotiated sales price, the amount of the excess shall be paid to the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) When any surplus property is sold to a charitable institution or to a public corporation pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the sale shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The property shall not be resold by the purchaser within one year after the sale without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and

(1) The property shall not be resold by the purchaser within one year after the sale without the written consent of the Department of Administrative Services; and

(2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right and obligation to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale is within one year after the sale and, if the resale price exceeds the original negotiated sales price, the amount of the excess shall be paid to the Department of Administrative Services.

(2) The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right and obligation to supervise the resale of the property at public outcry to the highest responsible bidder if the resale is within one year after the sale and, if the resale price exceeds the original negotiated sales price, the amount of the excess shall be paid to the Department of Administrative Services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-23 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-23
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-23
Status: in_force

Exclusive jurisdiction in and over any lands acquired by the United States as provided in Code Section 50-2-22 is ceded to the United States for all purposes except service upon such lands of all civil and criminal process of the courts of this state; but the jurisdiction so ceded shall continue no longer than the United States shall own such lands. The state retains its civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons and citizens in the ceded territory, as over other persons and citizens in this state, except as to any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Defense and except as to any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Justice for penal institutions, custodial institutions, or correctional institutions, but the state retains jurisdiction over the taxation of private property and the regulation of public utility services in any ceded territory. Nothing in this Code section shall interfere with the jurisdiction of the United States over any matter or subjects set out in the acts of Congress donating money for the erection of public buildings for the transaction of its business in this state or with any laws, rules, or regulations that Congress may adopt for the preservation and protection of its property and rights in the ceded territory and the proper maintenance of good order therein.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-101 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-101
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-101
Status: in_force

(a) A commission shall keep books of account which shall be independently audited at least once in each full calendar year during which a commission functions. The auditor's report shall be presented to the governing body of each political subdivision within the area and to the General Assembly.

(a) A commission shall keep books of account which shall be independently audited at least once in each full calendar year during which a commission functions. The auditor's report shall be presented to the governing body of each political subdivision within the area and to the General Assembly.

(b) Each year a commission shall make a separate estimate of the number of people who on the first day of April of such year resided within each county within the area and within the most populous municipality lying wholly or partially within the area specified on a county basis if the municipality lies in more than one county. Based on such population estimates, the governing body of each county in the area and of the said most populous municipality lying wholly or partially within the area shall, during the calendar year next following the year in which the population estimates were made, provide the commission with operating funds in the amount of $5,000.00 or in the amount provided for each such political subdivision in the following schedule, whichever amount is greater: (1) Every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with operating expenses of $2,000.00; and (2) In addition to the amount required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with an amount based upon the number of residents of that county or municipality, respectively, and determined as follows: (A) Each county which has no portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in that county by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․80¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․90¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 1.00 Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (B) Each county which has some portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county but outside that most populous municipality by the per resident amount specified for the applicable calendar year under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and shall also provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county inside that most populous municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․32¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․36¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․40¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (C) The most populous municipality shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․48¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․54¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․60¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (D) For calendar years subsequent to 2003, increases in the amounts specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph shall be based upon increases in the Average Annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, hereafter referred to as CPI-U. Upon approval by the commission, the amount specified for calendar year 2003 in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall increase by 10¢ when the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U for the base year 2001. The commission may also approve additional 10¢ increases in the amount specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whenever the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U that was the basis for the most recent increase in that amount. Each time the amount in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph increases by 10¢, then the amount in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall increase by 04¢ and the amount in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall increase by 06¢.

(b) Each year a commission shall make a separate estimate of the number of people who on the first day of April of such year resided within each county within the area and within the most populous municipality lying wholly or partially within the area specified on a county basis if the municipality lies in more than one county. Based on such population estimates, the governing body of each county in the area and of the said most populous municipality lying wholly or partially within the area shall, during the calendar year next following the year in which the population estimates were made, provide the commission with operating funds in the amount of $5,000.00 or in the amount provided for each such political subdivision in the following schedule, whichever amount is greater:

(1) Every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with operating expenses of $2,000.00; and

(1) Every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with operating expenses of $2,000.00; and

(2) In addition to the amount required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with an amount based upon the number of residents of that county or municipality, respectively, and determined as follows: (A) Each county which has no portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in that county by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․80¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․90¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 1.00 Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (B) Each county which has some portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county but outside that most populous municipality by the per resident amount specified for the applicable calendar year under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and shall also provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county inside that most populous municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․32¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․36¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․40¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (C) The most populous municipality shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․48¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․54¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․60¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph. (D) For calendar years subsequent to 2003, increases in the amounts specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph shall be based upon increases in the Average Annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, hereafter referred to as CPI-U. Upon approval by the commission, the amount specified for calendar year 2003 in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall increase by 10¢ when the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U for the base year 2001. The commission may also approve additional 10¢ increases in the amount specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whenever the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U that was the basis for the most recent increase in that amount. Each time the amount in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph increases by 10¢, then the amount in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall increase by 04¢ and the amount in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall increase by 06¢.

(2) In addition to the amount required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, every county within the area and the most populous municipality within the area shall each provide the commission with an amount based upon the number of residents of that county or municipality, respectively, and determined as follows:

(A) Each county which has no portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in that county by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․80¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․90¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․$ 1.00 Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(A) Each county which has no portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in that county by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified:

2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(B) Each county which has some portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county but outside that most populous municipality by the per resident amount specified for the applicable calendar year under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and shall also provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county inside that most populous municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․32¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․36¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․40¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(B) Each county which has some portion of the most populous municipality within its boundary shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county but outside that most populous municipality by the per resident amount specified for the applicable calendar year under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and shall also provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the county inside that most populous municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified:

2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(C) The most populous municipality shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified: 2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․48¢ 2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․54¢ 2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․60¢ Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(C) The most populous municipality shall provide an amount determined by multiplying the number of persons residing in the municipality by the following per resident amounts based upon the appropriate calendar year specified:

2001․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2002․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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2003․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Calendar years subsequent to 2003 in accord with subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

(D) For calendar years subsequent to 2003, increases in the amounts specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph shall be based upon increases in the Average Annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, hereafter referred to as CPI-U. Upon approval by the commission, the amount specified for calendar year 2003 in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall increase by 10¢ when the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U for the base year 2001. The commission may also approve additional 10¢ increases in the amount specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whenever the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U that was the basis for the most recent increase in that amount. Each time the amount in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph increases by 10¢, then the amount in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall increase by 04¢ and the amount in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall increase by 06¢.

(D) For calendar years subsequent to 2003, increases in the amounts specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph shall be based upon increases in the Average Annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, hereafter referred to as CPI-U. Upon approval by the commission, the amount specified for calendar year 2003 in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall increase by 10¢ when the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U for the base year 2001. The commission may also approve additional 10¢ increases in the amount specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph whenever the latest available CPI-U exceeds 110 percent of the CPI-U that was the basis for the most recent increase in that amount. Each time the amount in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph increases by 10¢, then the amount in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall increase by 04¢ and the amount in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph shall increase by 06¢.

(c) After the first day of April but before the first day of September of each year, a commission shall make the necessary population estimates and compute the amount due from the governing body of each political subdivision in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section and certify such population estimates and other data to each such governing body.

(c) After the first day of April but before the first day of September of each year, a commission shall make the necessary population estimates and compute the amount due from the governing body of each political subdivision in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section and certify such population estimates and other data to each such governing body.

(d) Before the fifteenth day of December of each year, a commission shall, at a meeting called for the purpose, adopt a program and budget for the next calendar year. A copy of this program and budget shall be forwarded to each political subdivision and each agency which is expected to contribute to the support of the commission during the next calendar year. If the aggregate amount to be provided by the participating political subdivisions in accordance with the formula set out in subsection (b) of this Code section is greater than is necessary for such budget, the amount to be provided by each political subdivision shall be reduced pro rata and each such political subdivision shall be notified accordingly.

(d) Before the fifteenth day of December of each year, a commission shall, at a meeting called for the purpose, adopt a program and budget for the next calendar year. A copy of this program and budget shall be forwarded to each political subdivision and each agency which is expected to contribute to the support of the commission during the next calendar year. If the aggregate amount to be provided by the participating political subdivisions in accordance with the formula set out in subsection (b) of this Code section is greater than is necessary for such budget, the amount to be provided by each political subdivision shall be reduced pro rata and each such political subdivision shall be notified accordingly.

(e) Each political subdivision required to contribute to the support of a commission by subsection (b) of this Code section shall, on or before the first day of each quarter of a calendar year, furnish 25 percent of the total amount to be provided by it during such year unless such political subdivision shall not have adopted its own operating budget by January 1 of such year, in which event it shall immediately after the adopting of its budget furnish the amounts then due to the commission under this Code section.

(e) Each political subdivision required to contribute to the support of a commission by subsection (b) of this Code section shall, on or before the first day of each quarter of a calendar year, furnish 25 percent of the total amount to be provided by it during such year unless such political subdivision shall not have adopted its own operating budget by January 1 of such year, in which event it shall immediately after the adopting of its budget furnish the amounts then due to the commission under this Code section.

(f) The governing body of any political subdivision shall have authority during any year to provide funds to a commission in excess of the amount computed in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section.

(f) The governing body of any political subdivision shall have authority during any year to provide funds to a commission in excess of the amount computed in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-87-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-87-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-87.1
Status: in_force

The following acts or practices are deemed unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts under this article:

(1) Until the corporation certifies that the Class B accounting terminal authorized by Code Section 50-27-101 is implemented, a master licensee, location owner, or location operator retaining more than 50 percent of the net monthly proceeds for the operation of a Class B machine;

(1) Until the corporation certifies that the Class B accounting terminal authorized by Code Section 50-27-101 is implemented, a master licensee, location owner, or location operator retaining more than 50 percent of the net monthly proceeds for the operation of a Class B machine;

(2) A master licensee or owner entering into an agreement with a manufacturer or distributor: (A) That grants the owner or master licensee exclusive rights to own, maintain, place, or lease a type, model, or brand of bona fide coin operated amusement machine in this state; or (B) For the lease of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine, its parts, or software or hardware;

(2) A master licensee or owner entering into an agreement with a manufacturer or distributor:

(A) That grants the owner or master licensee exclusive rights to own, maintain, place, or lease a type, model, or brand of bona fide coin operated amusement machine in this state; or

(A) That grants the owner or master licensee exclusive rights to own, maintain, place, or lease a type, model, or brand of bona fide coin operated amusement machine in this state; or

(B) For the lease of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine, its parts, or software or hardware;

(B) For the lease of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine, its parts, or software or hardware;

(3) A location owner or location operator asking, demanding, or accepting anything of value, including but not limited to a loan or financing arrangement, gift, procurement fee, lease payments, revenue sharing, or payment of license fees or permit fees from a manufacturer, distributor, or master licensee, as an incentive, inducement, or any other consideration to locate bona fide coin operated amusement machines in that establishment. A location owner that violates this subsection shall have all of the location owner's state business licenses revoked for a period of one to five years per incident. The location owner also shall be fined up to $50,000.00 per incident and required to repay any incentive fees or other payments received from the operator; and

(3) A location owner or location operator asking, demanding, or accepting anything of value, including but not limited to a loan or financing arrangement, gift, procurement fee, lease payments, revenue sharing, or payment of license fees or permit fees from a manufacturer, distributor, or master licensee, as an incentive, inducement, or any other consideration to locate bona fide coin operated amusement machines in that establishment. A location owner that violates this subsection shall have all of the location owner's state business licenses revoked for a period of one to five years per incident. The location owner also shall be fined up to $50,000.00 per incident and required to repay any incentive fees or other payments received from the operator; and

(4) A manufacturer, distributor, operator, master licensee, or individual providing anything of value, including but not limited to a loan or financing arrangement, gift, procurement fee, lease payments, revenue sharing, or payment of license fees or permit fees to a location owner or location operator, as an incentive, inducement, or any other consideration to locate bona fide coin operated amusement machines in that establishment. A manufacturer, distributor, operator, master licensee, or individual who violates this subsection shall have all of his or her state business licenses revoked for a period of one to five years per incident. The individual, manufacturer, distributor, owner, or master licensee also shall be fined up to $50,000.00 per incident.

(4) A manufacturer, distributor, operator, master licensee, or individual providing anything of value, including but not limited to a loan or financing arrangement, gift, procurement fee, lease payments, revenue sharing, or payment of license fees or permit fees to a location owner or location operator, as an incentive, inducement, or any other consideration to locate bona fide coin operated amusement machines in that establishment. A manufacturer, distributor, operator, master licensee, or individual who violates this subsection shall have all of his or her state business licenses revoked for a period of one to five years per incident. The individual, manufacturer, distributor, owner, or master licensee also shall be fined up to $50,000.00 per incident.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-160 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-160
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-160
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Department of Administrative Services to establish and maintain an accurate central inventory of movable personal property owned by the state and any offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state; and it shall be the duty of each officer and employee thereof to furnish the Department of Administrative Services full information for such inventory and otherwise assist it in establishing and maintaining the inventory.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Department of Administrative Services to establish and maintain an accurate central inventory of movable personal property owned by the state and any offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state; and it shall be the duty of each officer and employee thereof to furnish the Department of Administrative Services full information for such inventory and otherwise assist it in establishing and maintaining the inventory.

(b) The inventory shall be maintained on a current basis; and state officers and employees shall furnish the Department of Administrative Services such information as may be required by it to keep the inventory current.

(b) The inventory shall be maintained on a current basis; and state officers and employees shall furnish the Department of Administrative Services such information as may be required by it to keep the inventory current.

(c) The inventory records shall be available for inspection at all times during normal working hours; and copies of the inventory records or any part thereof shall be provided to the Governor and the General Assembly, or committees thereof, upon request.

(c) The inventory records shall be available for inspection at all times during normal working hours; and copies of the inventory records or any part thereof shall be provided to the Governor and the General Assembly, or committees thereof, upon request.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-8
Status: in_force

A state agency shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 24 / Section 50-24-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-24-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Contractor” means: (A) Any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing buildings; roads; bridges; viaducts; sewers; water and gas mains; streets; disposal plants; airports; dams; water filters, tanks, towers, and wells; pipelines; and every other type of structure, project, development, or improvement coming within the definition of real or personal property, including, but not limited to, constructing, altering, or repairing property to be held either for sale or rental when the contract involves an expenditure by a state agency of at least $25,000.00; or (B) Any person supplying goods, materials, services, or supplies pursuant to a contract or lease on behalf of a state agency as described in Code Section 50-5-64 when the contract involves an expenditure by the state agency of at least $25,000.00.

(1) “Contractor” means:

(A) Any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing buildings; roads; bridges; viaducts; sewers; water and gas mains; streets; disposal plants; airports; dams; water filters, tanks, towers, and wells; pipelines; and every other type of structure, project, development, or improvement coming within the definition of real or personal property, including, but not limited to, constructing, altering, or repairing property to be held either for sale or rental when the contract involves an expenditure by a state agency of at least $25,000.00; or

(A) Any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing buildings; roads; bridges; viaducts; sewers; water and gas mains; streets; disposal plants; airports; dams; water filters, tanks, towers, and wells; pipelines; and every other type of structure, project, development, or improvement coming within the definition of real or personal property, including, but not limited to, constructing, altering, or repairing property to be held either for sale or rental when the contract involves an expenditure by a state agency of at least $25,000.00; or

(B) Any person supplying goods, materials, services, or supplies pursuant to a contract or lease on behalf of a state agency as described in Code Section 50-5-64 when the contract involves an expenditure by the state agency of at least $25,000.00.

(B) Any person supplying goods, materials, services, or supplies pursuant to a contract or lease on behalf of a state agency as described in Code Section 50-5-64 when the contract involves an expenditure by the state agency of at least $25,000.00.

(2) “Controlled substance” means a controlled substance as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16.

(2) “Controlled substance” means a controlled substance as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16.

(3) “Conviction” means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt, including a plea of nolo contendere and regardless of treatment as a first offender under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, or imposition of a sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with a responsibility to determine violations of the federal or state criminal drug statutes.

(3) “Conviction” means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt, including a plea of nolo contendere and regardless of treatment as a first offender under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, or imposition of a sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with a responsibility to determine violations of the federal or state criminal drug statutes.

(4) “Criminal drug statute” means any criminal statute involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, use, or possession of any controlled substance or marijuana.

(4) “Criminal drug statute” means any criminal statute involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, use, or possession of any controlled substance or marijuana.

(5) “Drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract referred to in paragraph (1) of this Code section with a person, the employees of which person are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(5) “Drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract referred to in paragraph (1) of this Code section with a person, the employees of which person are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(6) “Employee” means the employee of a contractor directly engaged in the performance of work pursuant to the provisions of the contract referred to in paragraph (1) of this Code section.

(6) “Employee” means the employee of a contractor directly engaged in the performance of work pursuant to the provisions of the contract referred to in paragraph (1) of this Code section.

(7) “Individual” means a contractor that has no more than one employee, including the contractor.

(7) “Individual” means a contractor that has no more than one employee, including the contractor.

(8) “Marijuana” means the substance as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(8) “Marijuana” means the substance as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 .

(9) “Person” means a corporation, a partnership, a business trust, an association, a firm, or any other legal entity except an individual.

(9) “Person” means a corporation, a partnership, a business trust, an association, a firm, or any other legal entity except an individual.

(10) “Principal representative” means the governing board or the executive head of a state agency who is authorized to enter into a contract with a contractor on behalf of the state agency.

(10) “Principal representative” means the governing board or the executive head of a state agency who is authorized to enter into a contract with a contractor on behalf of the state agency.

(11) “State agency” means any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state government or any state authority.

(11) “State agency” means any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state government or any state authority.

(12) “Subcontractor” means a person hired by a contractor on an independent basis rather than as an employee and who performs work for the contractor under a contract as provided under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this Code section.

(12) “Subcontractor” means a person hired by a contractor on an independent basis rather than as an employee and who performs work for the contractor under a contract as provided under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-15
Status: in_force

The Department of Economic Development, in order to make Georgia competitive with other states in securing new business, industry, and tourism, is authorized to expend available funds for the business meals and incidental expenses of bona fide industrial prospects and other persons who attend any meeting at the request of the department to discuss the location or development of new business, industry, or tourism within the state. All such expenditures shall be verified by vouchers showing the date, place, purpose, and persons for whom such expenditures were made. The state auditor shall conduct an audit of such expenditures at least every six months.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-3
Status: in_force

There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Building Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state and a public corporation, and by that name, style, and title the body may contract and be contracted with, implead and be impleaded, and bring and defend actions in all courts. The authority shall consist of the same persons who comprise the State Properties Commission. Each member shall serve under the same terms and conditions as provided for in Code Section 50-16-32 . The state property officer appointed by the Governor pursuant to Code Section 50-16-35 shall serve as executive director of the authority. The authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual existence. Any change in name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this article and Article 2 of this chapter nor impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this article and Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-60 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-60
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-60
Status: in_force

This chapter, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-7-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-7.7
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the executive director nor any employee of the authority shall be financially interested or have a personal beneficial interest in an amount greater than 1 percent ownership interest in any firm, corporation, partnership, or association which is involved either directly or indirectly in the purchase of or contract for any materials, equipment, or supplies, or an ownership interest greater than 1 percent in any such firm, corporation, partnership, or association furnishing any such supplies, materials, or equipment to agencies or the authority. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for the executive director or any of his or her assistants or any employee of the authority to accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation to whom any contract may be awarded any money or anything of more than nominal value or any promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.

(a) Neither the executive director nor any employee of the authority shall be financially interested or have a personal beneficial interest in an amount greater than 1 percent ownership interest in any firm, corporation, partnership, or association which is involved either directly or indirectly in the purchase of or contract for any materials, equipment, or supplies, or an ownership interest greater than 1 percent in any such firm, corporation, partnership, or association furnishing any such supplies, materials, or equipment to agencies or the authority. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for the executive director or any of his or her assistants or any employee of the authority to accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation to whom any contract may be awarded any money or anything of more than nominal value or any promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director or any of his assistants or any employee of the authority from attending seminars, courses, lectures, briefings, or similar functions at any manufacturer's or vendor's facility or at any other place if any such seminar, course, lecture, briefing, or similar function is for the purpose of furnishing the executive director, assistant, or employee with knowledge and information relative to the manufacturer's or vendor's products or services and is one which the executive secretary to the Governor determines would be of benefit to the authority and to the state. In connection with any such seminar, course, lecture, briefing, or similar function, nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director, assistant, or employee from receiving meals from a manufacturer or vendor. Nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director, assistant, or employee from receiving educational materials and business related items of not more than nominal value from a manufacturer or vendor.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director or any of his assistants or any employee of the authority from attending seminars, courses, lectures, briefings, or similar functions at any manufacturer's or vendor's facility or at any other place if any such seminar, course, lecture, briefing, or similar function is for the purpose of furnishing the executive director, assistant, or employee with knowledge and information relative to the manufacturer's or vendor's products or services and is one which the executive secretary to the Governor determines would be of benefit to the authority and to the state. In connection with any such seminar, course, lecture, briefing, or similar function, nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director, assistant, or employee from receiving meals from a manufacturer or vendor. Nothing in this Code section shall preclude the executive director, assistant, or employee from receiving educational materials and business related items of not more than nominal value from a manufacturer or vendor.

(c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall permit the executive director, assistant, or employee to accept free travel from the manufacturer or vendor outside the State of Georgia or free lodging in or out of the State of Georgia.

(c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall permit the executive director, assistant, or employee to accept free travel from the manufacturer or vendor outside the State of Georgia or free lodging in or out of the State of Georgia.

(d) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be removed from office.

(d) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be removed from office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-9
Status: in_force

The board shall make, from time to time, written recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning the improvement of conditions under which business, industry, and agriculture are carried on in the state and the elimination of any restrictions or burdens imposed by law or otherwise which adversely affect or retard the legitimate development and expansion of commerce, business, industry, trade, or agriculture in the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-20-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 20 / Section 50-20-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-20-8
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section, all contracts between a nonprofit organization and a state organization shall be subject to this chapter.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section, all contracts between a nonprofit organization and a state organization shall be subject to this chapter.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Procurement contracts used to buy goods or services from vendors; (2) Individual employment contracts; and (3) Benefit payments or other related payments made by state organizations to a nonprofit organization on behalf of individuals for health care or other services.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to:

(1) Procurement contracts used to buy goods or services from vendors;

(1) Procurement contracts used to buy goods or services from vendors;

(2) Individual employment contracts; and

(2) Individual employment contracts; and

(3) Benefit payments or other related payments made by state organizations to a nonprofit organization on behalf of individuals for health care or other services.

(3) Benefit payments or other related payments made by state organizations to a nonprofit organization on behalf of individuals for health care or other services.

(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-20-3 shall not apply to the following: (1) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the University System of Georgia which are organized or operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations in the name of the board of regents or individual units of the University System of Georgia or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards; (2) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia or with postsecondary technical schools operated under the state level management and operational control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia which organizations are operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations for the board, such schools, or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards; and (3) Nonprofit organizations which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards.

(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-20-3 shall not apply to the following:

(1) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the University System of Georgia which are organized or operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations in the name of the board of regents or individual units of the University System of Georgia or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards;

(1) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the University System of Georgia which are organized or operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations in the name of the board of regents or individual units of the University System of Georgia or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards;

(2) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia or with postsecondary technical schools operated under the state level management and operational control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia which organizations are operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations for the board, such schools, or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards; and

(2) Nonprofit organizations affiliated with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia or with postsecondary technical schools operated under the state level management and operational control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia which organizations are operated primarily for the purpose of serving, soliciting, receiving, and investing gifts and donations for the board, such schools, or related programs and which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards; and

(3) Nonprofit organizations which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards.

(3) Nonprofit organizations which expend less than $25,000.00 in state awards.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-20
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall be paid a salary which may be recommended by the Governor and shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee created under Code Section 28-4-1 and shall also be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred by the state auditor in carrying out his or her official duties. Until the first action of the Legislative Services Committee to fix the salary of the state auditor, the compensation of the state auditor shall continue unchanged. The state auditor shall devote his or her entire time to the performance of the duties of the office of state auditor and shall give bond, to be filed with and approved by the comptroller general, in the sum of $10,000.00, payable to the Governor and the Governor's successors in office, conditioned that the state auditor shall truly and faithfully perform the duties of the office of state auditor and shall account for all public funds coming into the state auditor's hands or under the state auditor's control, the premium on which bond shall be paid by the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-55 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-55
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-55
Status: in_force

The board shall exercise absolute discretion in performing its duties under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-20
Status: in_force

An aggrieved party may obtain a review of any final judgment of the superior court under this chapter by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, as provided by law. In contested cases involving a license to practice medicine or a license to practice dentistry in this state, the filing of an application for appeal or a notice of appeal shall not by itself stay enforcement of the agency decision. In such cases, the superior court which considered the petition for judicial review or the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court may order a stay only if such court makes a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare will not be harmed by the issuance of the stay.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-84 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-84
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-84
Status: in_force

On June 30, 2019, and on each June 30 thereafter, the Department of Community Affairs shall submit a report to the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor on the progress in achieving the purposes of this article, including, at a minimum the status of any funding awards. Such report may be a part of or submitted in conjunction with the report required to be submitted by the Georgia Technology Authority pursuant to Code Section 50-40-2 . Such report shall be published on the website of the Department of Community Affairs.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5a-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5A / Section 50-5a-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5A-3
Status: in_force

The surety may, by express stipulation in writing, limit its liability to a specific sum to be stated in the bond of the state treasurer, and all the property of the state treasurer to the full amount of the bond and the property of the securities to the amount for which they may be severally bound shall be liable for the faithful performance by the state treasurer of the duties of the office from the date of the execution of the bond. A lien is created in favor of the state upon the property of the state treasurer to the amount of the bond and upon the property of the securities upon the bond to the amount for which they may be severally liable, from the date of the execution of the bond.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-21 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-21
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-21
Status: in_force

The comptroller general is authorized and directed to designate one of his or her employees as deputy comptroller general. In the event the comptroller general is sick or for any other reason is absent from his or her office for three or more days, the deputy comptroller general shall examine, check, and countersign any warrants during the absence of the comptroller general.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Affected local jurisdiction ” means any county, municipality, or school district in which all or a portion of a qualifying project is located.

(1) “ Affected local jurisdiction ” means any county, municipality, or school district in which all or a portion of a qualifying project is located.

(2) “ Comprehensive agreement ” means the written agreement between the private entity and the responsible public entity required by Code Section 50-5C-5 .

(2) “ Comprehensive agreement ” means the written agreement between the private entity and the responsible public entity required by Code Section 50-5C-5 .

(3) “ Develop ” or “ development ” means to plan, design, develop, finance, lease, acquire, install, construct, operate, maintain, or expand.

(3) “ Develop ” or “ development ” means to plan, design, develop, finance, lease, acquire, install, construct, operate, maintain, or expand.

(4) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other legal entity.

(4) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other legal entity.

(5) “ Private entity ” means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other business entity.

(5) “ Private entity ” means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other business entity.

(6) “ Public entity ” means a department, agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia, including the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as well as a local government or local authority.

(6) “ Public entity ” means a department, agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia, including the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as well as a local government or local authority.

(7) “ Qualifying project ” means any project submitted by a private entity as an unsolicited proposal in accordance with this chapter and subsequently reviewed and approved by a responsible public entity, within its sole discretion, as meeting a public purpose or public need. This term shall not include and shall have no application to any project involving: (A) The generation of electric energy for sale pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 46; (B) Communications services pursuant to Articles 4 and 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 46; (C) Cable and video services pursuant to Chapter 76 of Title 36; or (D) Water reservoir projects as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 , which shall be governed by Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36.

(7) “ Qualifying project ” means any project submitted by a private entity as an unsolicited proposal in accordance with this chapter and subsequently reviewed and approved by a responsible public entity, within its sole discretion, as meeting a public purpose or public need. This term shall not include and shall have no application to any project involving:

(A) The generation of electric energy for sale pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 46;

(A) The generation of electric energy for sale pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 46;

(B) Communications services pursuant to Articles 4 and 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 46;

(B) Communications services pursuant to Articles 4 and 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 46;

(C) Cable and video services pursuant to Chapter 76 of Title 36; or

(C) Cable and video services pursuant to Chapter 76 of Title 36; or

(D) Water reservoir projects as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 , which shall be governed by Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36.

(D) Water reservoir projects as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 , which shall be governed by Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36.

(8) “ Responsible public entity ” means a public entity that has the power to contract with a private entity to develop an identified qualifying project. For any unsolicited proposal for a project at one or more institutions of the University System of Georgia, the responsible public entity shall be the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or its designees. For any unsolicited proposal for a project for one or more state government entities, other than an institution of the University System of Georgia, the responsible public entity shall be the State Properties Commission.

(8) “ Responsible public entity ” means a public entity that has the power to contract with a private entity to develop an identified qualifying project. For any unsolicited proposal for a project at one or more institutions of the University System of Georgia, the responsible public entity shall be the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or its designees. For any unsolicited proposal for a project for one or more state government entities, other than an institution of the University System of Georgia, the responsible public entity shall be the State Properties Commission.

(9) “ Revenue ” means all revenues, income, earnings, user fees, lease payments, or other service payments arising out of or in connection with supporting the development or operation of a qualifying project.

(9) “ Revenue ” means all revenues, income, earnings, user fees, lease payments, or other service payments arising out of or in connection with supporting the development or operation of a qualifying project.

(10) “ Unsolicited proposal ” means a written proposal for a qualifying project that is received by a responsible public entity and is not in response to any request for proposal issued by a responsible public entity.

(10) “ Unsolicited proposal ” means a written proposal for a qualifying project that is received by a responsible public entity and is not in response to any request for proposal issued by a responsible public entity.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-84 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-84
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-84
Status: in_force

(a) The members of a commission for an area shall consist of: (1) The chairman of the board of commissioners of each county within the area; (2) The mayor of the most populous municipality within the area; (3) From each county within the area, except the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality within such county, to be designated by majority vote of the mayors (except the mayor of the most populous municipality within the area) of all municipalities lying within such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county; (4) From the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of such county elected by majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the northern half of such county and the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of such county elected by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area; (5) A member, the president, or the presiding officer of the legislative body of the most populous municipality lying within the area chosen by majority vote of the members of that legislative body; and (6) Fifteen at-large members not holding elective or appointed public office and not employed by any of the political subdivisions of the area, who shall be elected as follows: (A) Within ten days after a commission has been activated pursuant to Code Section 50-8-82 and within 90 days after the publication of a subsequent United States decennial census, the members of the General Assembly whose representative or senatorial districts lie wholly or partially within an area shall meet upon call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and shall divide the area into 15 districts. Each district shall contain approximately the same population; shall consist of combinations of contiguous census tracts from the latest available United States decennial census; but may cross the boundary lines of political subdivisions; and (B) Within ten days after the area has been so divided into districts, the public members of a commission shall meet upon call of the chairman of the county commission of the most populous county within its area and elect one resident of each district as a member of the commission.

(a) The members of a commission for an area shall consist of:

(1) The chairman of the board of commissioners of each county within the area;

(1) The chairman of the board of commissioners of each county within the area;

(2) The mayor of the most populous municipality within the area;

(2) The mayor of the most populous municipality within the area;

(3) From each county within the area, except the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality within such county, to be designated by majority vote of the mayors (except the mayor of the most populous municipality within the area) of all municipalities lying within such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county;

(3) From each county within the area, except the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality within such county, to be designated by majority vote of the mayors (except the mayor of the most populous municipality within the area) of all municipalities lying within such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county;

(4) From the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of such county elected by majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the northern half of such county and the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of such county elected by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area;

(4) From the most populous county within the area, the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of such county elected by majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the northern half of such county and the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of such county elected by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county, provided that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area;

(5) A member, the president, or the presiding officer of the legislative body of the most populous municipality lying within the area chosen by majority vote of the members of that legislative body; and

(5) A member, the president, or the presiding officer of the legislative body of the most populous municipality lying within the area chosen by majority vote of the members of that legislative body; and

(6) Fifteen at-large members not holding elective or appointed public office and not employed by any of the political subdivisions of the area, who shall be elected as follows: (A) Within ten days after a commission has been activated pursuant to Code Section 50-8-82 and within 90 days after the publication of a subsequent United States decennial census, the members of the General Assembly whose representative or senatorial districts lie wholly or partially within an area shall meet upon call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and shall divide the area into 15 districts. Each district shall contain approximately the same population; shall consist of combinations of contiguous census tracts from the latest available United States decennial census; but may cross the boundary lines of political subdivisions; and (B) Within ten days after the area has been so divided into districts, the public members of a commission shall meet upon call of the chairman of the county commission of the most populous county within its area and elect one resident of each district as a member of the commission.

(6) Fifteen at-large members not holding elective or appointed public office and not employed by any of the political subdivisions of the area, who shall be elected as follows:

(A) Within ten days after a commission has been activated pursuant to Code Section 50-8-82 and within 90 days after the publication of a subsequent United States decennial census, the members of the General Assembly whose representative or senatorial districts lie wholly or partially within an area shall meet upon call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and shall divide the area into 15 districts. Each district shall contain approximately the same population; shall consist of combinations of contiguous census tracts from the latest available United States decennial census; but may cross the boundary lines of political subdivisions; and

(A) Within ten days after a commission has been activated pursuant to Code Section 50-8-82 and within 90 days after the publication of a subsequent United States decennial census, the members of the General Assembly whose representative or senatorial districts lie wholly or partially within an area shall meet upon call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and shall divide the area into 15 districts. Each district shall contain approximately the same population; shall consist of combinations of contiguous census tracts from the latest available United States decennial census; but may cross the boundary lines of political subdivisions; and

(B) Within ten days after the area has been so divided into districts, the public members of a commission shall meet upon call of the chairman of the county commission of the most populous county within its area and elect one resident of each district as a member of the commission.

(B) Within ten days after the area has been so divided into districts, the public members of a commission shall meet upon call of the chairman of the county commission of the most populous county within its area and elect one resident of each district as a member of the commission.

(b) Any other provision of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly shall be authorized by local Act to remove any county within an area from the provisions of this article upon the recommendation of a majority of the full membership of the board of commissioners of any such county.

(b) Any other provision of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly shall be authorized by local Act to remove any county within an area from the provisions of this article upon the recommendation of a majority of the full membership of the board of commissioners of any such county.

(c) Within 90 days after any area, county, or municipality is added to or removed from the jurisdiction of an existing commission under the provisions of paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-8-80 or subsection (b) of this Code section, the resulting area shall be redistricted and the 15 members at large shall be elected in accordance with paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section relative to redistricting after a United States decennial census.

(c) Within 90 days after any area, county, or municipality is added to or removed from the jurisdiction of an existing commission under the provisions of paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-8-80 or subsection (b) of this Code section, the resulting area shall be redistricted and the 15 members at large shall be elected in accordance with paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section relative to redistricting after a United States decennial census.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-99 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-99
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-99
Status: in_force

In carrying out the purposes of this article, a commission shall be authorized to contract with, apply for, and accept gifts, loans, and grants from federal, state, or local governments, public agencies, semipublic agencies, or private agencies, to expend such funds, and to carry out cooperative undertakings or contracts with any such government or agency.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-70
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-70
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the strong public policy of this state is in favor of open government; that open government is essential to a free, open, and democratic society; and that public access to public records should be encouraged to foster confidence in government and so that the public can evaluate the expenditure of public funds and the efficient and proper functioning of its institutions. The General Assembly further finds and declares that there is a strong presumption that public records should be made available for public inspection without delay. This article shall be broadly construed to allow the inspection of governmental records. The exceptions set forth in this article, together with any other exception located elsewhere in the Code, shall be interpreted narrowly to exclude only those portions of records addressed by such exception.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the strong public policy of this state is in favor of open government; that open government is essential to a free, open, and democratic society; and that public access to public records should be encouraged to foster confidence in government and so that the public can evaluate the expenditure of public funds and the efficient and proper functioning of its institutions. The General Assembly further finds and declares that there is a strong presumption that public records should be made available for public inspection without delay. This article shall be broadly construed to allow the inspection of governmental records. The exceptions set forth in this article, together with any other exception located elsewhere in the Code, shall be interpreted narrowly to exclude only those portions of records addressed by such exception.

(b) As used in this article, the term: (1) “ Agency ” shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 50-14-1 and shall additionally include any association, corporation, or other similar organization that has a membership or ownership body composed primarily of counties, municipal corporations, or school districts of this state, their officers, or any combination thereof and derives more than 33 1/3 percent of its general operating budget from payments from such political subdivisions. (2) “ Public record ” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received by an agency or by a private person or entity in the performance of a service or function for or on behalf of an agency or when such documents have been transferred to a private person or entity by an agency for storage or future governmental use.

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

(1) “ Agency ” shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 50-14-1 and shall additionally include any association, corporation, or other similar organization that has a membership or ownership body composed primarily of counties, municipal corporations, or school districts of this state, their officers, or any combination thereof and derives more than 33 1/3 percent of its general operating budget from payments from such political subdivisions.

(1) “ Agency ” shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 50-14-1 and shall additionally include any association, corporation, or other similar organization that has a membership or ownership body composed primarily of counties, municipal corporations, or school districts of this state, their officers, or any combination thereof and derives more than 33 1/3 percent of its general operating budget from payments from such political subdivisions.

(2) “ Public record ” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received by an agency or by a private person or entity in the performance of a service or function for or on behalf of an agency or when such documents have been transferred to a private person or entity by an agency for storage or future governmental use.

(2) “ Public record ” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received by an agency or by a private person or entity in the performance of a service or function for or on behalf of an agency or when such documents have been transferred to a private person or entity by an agency for storage or future governmental use.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-72 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-72
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-72
Status: in_force

(a) No refund is allowed for a manufacturer, distributor, or master license except as follows: (1) The licensee makes a written request to the corporation for a refund prior to the beginning of the calendar year for which it was purchased; (2) The licensee makes a written request prior to the issuance of the license or registration certificate; (3) The licensee makes a written request for a refund claiming the license or registration certificate was mistakenly purchased due to reliance on incorrect information from the corporation; (4) The processing of the license is discontinued; or (5) The issuance of the license is denied.

(a) No refund is allowed for a manufacturer, distributor, or master license except as follows:

(1) The licensee makes a written request to the corporation for a refund prior to the beginning of the calendar year for which it was purchased;

(1) The licensee makes a written request to the corporation for a refund prior to the beginning of the calendar year for which it was purchased;

(2) The licensee makes a written request prior to the issuance of the license or registration certificate;

(2) The licensee makes a written request prior to the issuance of the license or registration certificate;

(3) The licensee makes a written request for a refund claiming the license or registration certificate was mistakenly purchased due to reliance on incorrect information from the corporation;

(3) The licensee makes a written request for a refund claiming the license or registration certificate was mistakenly purchased due to reliance on incorrect information from the corporation;

(4) The processing of the license is discontinued; or

(4) The processing of the license is discontinued; or

(5) The issuance of the license is denied.

(5) The issuance of the license is denied.

(b) Before a refund will be allowed if the renewal of a master license is denied, the corporation shall verify that the applicant has no machines in operation and does not possess any machines except those that are exempt from the fees. If a master license is not issued, the corporation may retain $100.00 to cover administrative costs.

(b) Before a refund will be allowed if the renewal of a master license is denied, the corporation shall verify that the applicant has no machines in operation and does not possess any machines except those that are exempt from the fees. If a master license is not issued, the corporation may retain $100.00 to cover administrative costs.

(c) No refund will be allowed if the owner has an existing liability for any other fees or taxes due. Any refund will be applied to the existing liability due.

(c) No refund will be allowed if the owner has an existing liability for any other fees or taxes due. Any refund will be applied to the existing liability due.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-75 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-75
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-75
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall deliver to the applicant or licensee a written copy of the order refusing an application or renewal application, revoking a master license, or imposing any other sanction provided in this article issued after any required hearing provided by Code Section 50-27-74 .

(a) The corporation shall deliver to the applicant or licensee a written copy of the order refusing an application or renewal application, revoking a master license, or imposing any other sanction provided in this article issued after any required hearing provided by Code Section 50-27-74 .

(b) Delivery of the corporation's order may be given by: (1) Personal service upon an individual applicant or licensee; (2) Personal service upon any officer, director, partner, trustee, or receiver, as the case may be; (3) Personal service upon the person in charge of the business premises, temporarily or otherwise, of the applicant or licensee; (4) Sending such notice by United States certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the business premises of the applicant or licensee; or (5) Posting notice upon the outside door of the business premises of the applicant or licensee.

(b) Delivery of the corporation's order may be given by:

(1) Personal service upon an individual applicant or licensee;

(1) Personal service upon an individual applicant or licensee;

(2) Personal service upon any officer, director, partner, trustee, or receiver, as the case may be;

(2) Personal service upon any officer, director, partner, trustee, or receiver, as the case may be;

(3) Personal service upon the person in charge of the business premises, temporarily or otherwise, of the applicant or licensee;

(3) Personal service upon the person in charge of the business premises, temporarily or otherwise, of the applicant or licensee;

(4) Sending such notice by United States certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the business premises of the applicant or licensee; or

(4) Sending such notice by United States certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the business premises of the applicant or licensee; or

(5) Posting notice upon the outside door of the business premises of the applicant or licensee.

(5) Posting notice upon the outside door of the business premises of the applicant or licensee.

(c) Notice shall be deemed complete upon the performance of any action authorized in this Code section.

(c) Notice shall be deemed complete upon the performance of any action authorized in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-123 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-123
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-123
Status: in_force

A copy of all conveyances for the acquisition and disposition of real property held or owned by any state entity shall be filed with the State Properties Commission within 30 days after the conveyance in an acquisition has been recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the land is located and within 30 days after the conveyance in a disposition has been dated, executed, and delivered. When real property is acquired by condemnation by any state entity, a certified copy of the court order vesting title in such state entity shall be filed with the State Properties Commission within 30 days after the date of the court order.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-241 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-241
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-241
Status: in_force

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Advisory Council shall have the following duties:

(1) To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and good will among all citizens;

(1) To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and good will among all citizens;

(2) To promote principles of nonviolence, peace, and social justice;

(2) To promote principles of nonviolence, peace, and social justice;

(3) To promote among the people of Georgia, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the Civil Rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.;

(3) To promote among the people of Georgia, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the Civil Rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.;

(4) To develop, coordinate, and advise the state of appropriate ceremonies and activities relating to the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., including, without limitation, providing advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations;

(4) To develop, coordinate, and advise the state of appropriate ceremonies and activities relating to the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., including, without limitation, providing advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations;

(5) To enable the people of Georgia to reflect on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr., through educational endeavors, cultural performances, exhibitions, and events that are multiethnic and family oriented; and

(5) To enable the people of Georgia to reflect on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr., through educational endeavors, cultural performances, exhibitions, and events that are multiethnic and family oriented; and

(6) To prepare an annual report for the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the actions taken to fulfill these responsibilities and duties.

(6) To prepare an annual report for the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the actions taken to fulfill these responsibilities and duties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-1-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-1-10
Status: in_force

(a) This state, including all political subdivisions thereof, shall observe daylight savings time year round as the standard time of the entire state and all of its political subdivisions.

(a) This state, including all political subdivisions thereof, shall observe daylight savings time year round as the standard time of the entire state and all of its political subdivisions.

(b) This Code section shall become effective only if the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. Section 260a to authorize states to observe daylight savings time year round.

(b) This Code section shall become effective only if the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. Section 260a to authorize states to observe daylight savings time year round.
O.C.G.A. § 50-20-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 20 / Section 50-20-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-20-4
Status: in_force

(a) The state auditor shall review the nonprofit organization's reporting package or financial statements to ensure compliance with the requirements for audits and financial statement presentation for nonprofit organizations. If the state auditor finds such requirements have not been met, the state auditor within 60 days of receipt of the reporting package or financial statements shall submit a list of deficiencies to be corrected to the nonprofit organization and, if appropriate, to the auditor who performed the audit and to the affected state organizations.

(a) The state auditor shall review the nonprofit organization's reporting package or financial statements to ensure compliance with the requirements for audits and financial statement presentation for nonprofit organizations. If the state auditor finds such requirements have not been met, the state auditor within 60 days of receipt of the reporting package or financial statements shall submit a list of deficiencies to be corrected to the nonprofit organization and, if appropriate, to the auditor who performed the audit and to the affected state organizations.

(b) If the state auditor has not received the required reporting package or financial statements by the date specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 50-20-3 , the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the appropriate state organizations to cease all payments to the nonprofit organization.

(b) If the state auditor has not received the required reporting package or financial statements by the date specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 50-20-3 , the state auditor shall within 30 days of such date notify the appropriate state organizations to cease all payments to the nonprofit organization.

(c) The state auditor shall promptly notify appropriate law enforcement officials of any reported irregularities or illegal acts.

(c) The state auditor shall promptly notify appropriate law enforcement officials of any reported irregularities or illegal acts.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-76 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-76
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-76
Status: in_force

The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committees, shall assist the committees in the discharge of their duties as set forth in this subpart. The committees may secure the services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants to assist them in carrying out their duties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-5-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-5-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-5.1
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the position of the chief information officer for the State of Georgia who shall be both appointed and removed by a vote of a majority of the full membership to which the authority is entitled. The authority shall determine the compensation of the chief information officer. The chief information officer shall serve as the executive director of the authority.

(a) There is created the position of the chief information officer for the State of Georgia who shall be both appointed and removed by a vote of a majority of the full membership to which the authority is entitled. The authority shall determine the compensation of the chief information officer. The chief information officer shall serve as the executive director of the authority.

(b) Subject to the general policy established by the authority, the chief information officer shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise enumerated in this chapter: (1) To supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions required of the chief information officer by the authority; (2) To provide assistance to agency heads in evaluating information officer performance for each agency and in selection of candidates for such positions; (3) To establish performance management standards, approved by the board regarding success of projects, agency technology performance, and authority performance; (4) To submit an annual budget for approval and adoption by the board; (5) To review periodic reports submitted by agencies; (6) To hire officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties and qualifications, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the authority. Such officers, agents, and employees shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director. The executive director and other employees of the authority shall be considered state employees for purposes of employment and retirement benefits and subject to any laws, rules, or regulations governing eligibility for such benefits. Any officer or employee of the authority who is already a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by virtue of services with another employer shall be entitled to credit for his or her services and shall not suffer any loss of such credit to which he or she is otherwise entitled. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Technology Authority all employer's contributions required under this chapter; (7) To contract for the services of individuals or organizations not employed full time by the authority who or which are engaged primarily in the rendition of personal services rather than the sale of goods or merchandise, such as, but not limited to, the services of attorneys, accountants, systems engineers, consultants, and advisers, and to allow suitable compensation for such services; and to make provisions for group insurance, retirement, or other employee benefit arrangements, provided that no part-time or contract employees shall participate in group insurance or retirement benefits; and (8) To perform such other duties as the authority may direct from time to time.

(b) Subject to the general policy established by the authority, the chief information officer shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise enumerated in this chapter:

(1) To supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions required of the chief information officer by the authority;

(1) To supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions required of the chief information officer by the authority;

(2) To provide assistance to agency heads in evaluating information officer performance for each agency and in selection of candidates for such positions;

(2) To provide assistance to agency heads in evaluating information officer performance for each agency and in selection of candidates for such positions;

(3) To establish performance management standards, approved by the board regarding success of projects, agency technology performance, and authority performance;

(3) To establish performance management standards, approved by the board regarding success of projects, agency technology performance, and authority performance;

(4) To submit an annual budget for approval and adoption by the board;

(4) To submit an annual budget for approval and adoption by the board;

(5) To review periodic reports submitted by agencies;

(5) To review periodic reports submitted by agencies;

(6) To hire officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties and qualifications, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the authority. Such officers, agents, and employees shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director. The executive director and other employees of the authority shall be considered state employees for purposes of employment and retirement benefits and subject to any laws, rules, or regulations governing eligibility for such benefits. Any officer or employee of the authority who is already a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by virtue of services with another employer shall be entitled to credit for his or her services and shall not suffer any loss of such credit to which he or she is otherwise entitled. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Technology Authority all employer's contributions required under this chapter;

(6) To hire officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties and qualifications, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the authority. Such officers, agents, and employees shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director. The executive director and other employees of the authority shall be considered state employees for purposes of employment and retirement benefits and subject to any laws, rules, or regulations governing eligibility for such benefits. Any officer or employee of the authority who is already a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by virtue of services with another employer shall be entitled to credit for his or her services and shall not suffer any loss of such credit to which he or she is otherwise entitled. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Technology Authority all employer's contributions required under this chapter;

(7) To contract for the services of individuals or organizations not employed full time by the authority who or which are engaged primarily in the rendition of personal services rather than the sale of goods or merchandise, such as, but not limited to, the services of attorneys, accountants, systems engineers, consultants, and advisers, and to allow suitable compensation for such services; and to make provisions for group insurance, retirement, or other employee benefit arrangements, provided that no part-time or contract employees shall participate in group insurance or retirement benefits; and

(7) To contract for the services of individuals or organizations not employed full time by the authority who or which are engaged primarily in the rendition of personal services rather than the sale of goods or merchandise, such as, but not limited to, the services of attorneys, accountants, systems engineers, consultants, and advisers, and to allow suitable compensation for such services; and to make provisions for group insurance, retirement, or other employee benefit arrangements, provided that no part-time or contract employees shall participate in group insurance or retirement benefits; and

(8) To perform such other duties as the authority may direct from time to time.

(8) To perform such other duties as the authority may direct from time to time.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-94 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-94
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-94
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of each agency to:

(1) Cause to be made and preserved records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of the agency and designed to furnish the information necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the government and of persons directly affected by the agency's activities;

(1) Cause to be made and preserved records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of the agency and designed to furnish the information necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the government and of persons directly affected by the agency's activities;

(2) Cooperate fully with the division in complying with this article;

(2) Cooperate fully with the division in complying with this article;

(3) Establish and maintain an active and continuing program for the economical and efficient management of records and assist the division in the conduct of records management surveys;

(3) Establish and maintain an active and continuing program for the economical and efficient management of records and assist the division in the conduct of records management surveys;

(4) Implement records management procedures and regulations issued by the division;

(4) Implement records management procedures and regulations issued by the division;

(5) Submit to the division, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the division, a recommended retention schedule for each record series in its custody, except that schedules for common-type files may be established by the division. No records will be scheduled for permanent retention in an office. No records will be scheduled for retention any longer than is absolutely necessary in the performance of required functions. Records requiring retention for several years will be transferred to the records center for low-cost storage at the earliest possible date following creation;

(5) Submit to the division, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the division, a recommended retention schedule for each record series in its custody, except that schedules for common-type files may be established by the division. No records will be scheduled for permanent retention in an office. No records will be scheduled for retention any longer than is absolutely necessary in the performance of required functions. Records requiring retention for several years will be transferred to the records center for low-cost storage at the earliest possible date following creation;

(6) Establish necessary safeguards against the removal or loss of records and such further safeguards as may be required by regulations of the division. The safeguards shall include notification to all officials and employees of the agency that no records in the custody of the agency are to be alienated or destroyed except in accordance with this article; and

(6) Establish necessary safeguards against the removal or loss of records and such further safeguards as may be required by regulations of the division. The safeguards shall include notification to all officials and employees of the agency that no records in the custody of the agency are to be alienated or destroyed except in accordance with this article; and

(7) Designate an agency records management officer who shall establish and operate a records management program.

(7) Designate an agency records management officer who shall establish and operate a records management program.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-18
Status: in_force

(a) Upon request of the board of the authority, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide to the authority and its authorized personnel and agents access to all books, records, and other information resources available to those departments which are not of a commercial proprietary nature and shall assist the authority in identifying and locating such information resources. Reimbursement for costs of identification, location, transfer, or reproduction of such information resources, including personnel costs incurred by the respective departments for such purposes, shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.

(a) Upon request of the board of the authority, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide to the authority and its authorized personnel and agents access to all books, records, and other information resources available to those departments which are not of a commercial proprietary nature and shall assist the authority in identifying and locating such information resources. Reimbursement for costs of identification, location, transfer, or reproduction of such information resources, including personnel costs incurred by the respective departments for such purposes, shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.

(b) The authority may request from time to time, and the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide as permissible under the Constitution and laws of this state, the assistance of personnel and the use of facilities, vehicles, aircraft, and equipment of those departments, and reimbursement for all costs and salaries thereby incurred by the respective departments shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.

(b) The authority may request from time to time, and the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide as permissible under the Constitution and laws of this state, the assistance of personnel and the use of facilities, vehicles, aircraft, and equipment of those departments, and reimbursement for all costs and salaries thereby incurred by the respective departments shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-83 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-83
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-83
Status: in_force

The Department of Community Affairs shall promulgate and enforce any reasonable and necessary rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this article and administer any of the programs provided for in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-1-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-1-5
Status: in_force

(a) Unless specifically prohibited by the laws relating to a particular board, body, or committee, any board, body, or committee of state government may meet by teleconference or other similar means. The methods of meeting permitted under this Code section shall include telephone conference calls, meetings held through two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting.

(a) Unless specifically prohibited by the laws relating to a particular board, body, or committee, any board, body, or committee of state government may meet by teleconference or other similar means. The methods of meeting permitted under this Code section shall include telephone conference calls, meetings held through two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall eliminate any otherwise applicable requirement for giving notice of any meeting. Likewise, nothing in this Code section shall create a requirement for giving notice of any meeting where it does not otherwise exist. The notice shall list each location where any member of the board, body, or committee plans to participate in the meeting if the meeting is otherwise open to the public; provided, however, it shall not be grounds to contest any actions of the board, body, or committee as provided in Code Section 50-14-1 if a member participates from a location other than the location listed in the notice. At a minimum, the notice shall list one specific location where the public can participate in the meeting if the meeting is otherwise open to the public. The notice shall further conform with the notice provisions of Code Section 50-14-1 . Any meeting which is otherwise required by law to be open to the public shall be open to the public at each location listed in the notice or where any member of the board, body, or committee participates in the meeting.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall eliminate any otherwise applicable requirement for giving notice of any meeting. Likewise, nothing in this Code section shall create a requirement for giving notice of any meeting where it does not otherwise exist. The notice shall list each location where any member of the board, body, or committee plans to participate in the meeting if the meeting is otherwise open to the public; provided, however, it shall not be grounds to contest any actions of the board, body, or committee as provided in Code Section 50-14-1 if a member participates from a location other than the location listed in the notice. At a minimum, the notice shall list one specific location where the public can participate in the meeting if the meeting is otherwise open to the public. The notice shall further conform with the notice provisions of Code Section 50-14-1 . Any meeting which is otherwise required by law to be open to the public shall be open to the public at each location listed in the notice or where any member of the board, body, or committee participates in the meeting.

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall be broadly construed to cover any board, body, or committee of state government which is required or authorized to hold any meeting concerning state government affairs, regardless of the name by which any such entity may be known. The provisions of this Code section are specifically made applicable to the legislative and judicial branches of state government as well as the executive branch. With respect to the judicial branch, however, this Code section shall not apply to actual court sessions but shall apply to other administrative or judicial proceedings in the judicial branch. With respect to the legislative branch, this Code section shall not apply to actual sessions of the Senate or the House of Representatives but shall apply to committee meetings and other administrative proceedings.

(c) The provisions of this Code section shall be broadly construed to cover any board, body, or committee of state government which is required or authorized to hold any meeting concerning state government affairs, regardless of the name by which any such entity may be known. The provisions of this Code section are specifically made applicable to the legislative and judicial branches of state government as well as the executive branch. With respect to the judicial branch, however, this Code section shall not apply to actual court sessions but shall apply to other administrative or judicial proceedings in the judicial branch. With respect to the legislative branch, this Code section shall not apply to actual sessions of the Senate or the House of Representatives but shall apply to committee meetings and other administrative proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-7-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-7.13
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall adopt procedures to ensure that the authority and agencies do not acquire, reproduce, distribute, or transmit computer software in violation of United States copyright laws and applicable licensing restrictions.

(a) The authority shall adopt procedures to ensure that the authority and agencies do not acquire, reproduce, distribute, or transmit computer software in violation of United States copyright laws and applicable licensing restrictions.

(b) The authority shall establish procedures to ensure that each agency has present on its computers and uses only computer software that complies with United States copyright laws and applicable licensing restrictions. These procedures may include, without limitation: (1) Preparing agency inventories of the software present on its computers; (2) Determining what computer software the agency has the authorization to use; and (3) Developing and maintaining adequate record-keeping systems.

(b) The authority shall establish procedures to ensure that each agency has present on its computers and uses only computer software that complies with United States copyright laws and applicable licensing restrictions. These procedures may include, without limitation:

(1) Preparing agency inventories of the software present on its computers;

(1) Preparing agency inventories of the software present on its computers;

(2) Determining what computer software the agency has the authorization to use; and

(2) Determining what computer software the agency has the authorization to use; and

(3) Developing and maintaining adequate record-keeping systems.

(3) Developing and maintaining adequate record-keeping systems.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-33 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-33
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-33
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. § 50-23-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-16
Status: in_force

The authority shall have all rights afforded the state by virtue of the Constitution of the United States, and nothing in this article shall be construed to remove any such rights.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-7
Status: in_force

All officers, agents, employees, departments, institutions, commissions, authorities, and bureaus of the state shall produce and turn over to the state auditor or his or her assistants for examination and audit, whenever demanded by the state auditor, all of their books, records, accounts, vouchers, warrants, bills, and other papers dealing with or reflecting upon the financial transactions and management of such department, institution, agency, commission, authority, bureau, or office, including any and all cash on hand, but not including cash in banks, the amount of cash in banks to be ascertained by certificate furnished to the state auditor by the bank.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-17
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to retain in a reserve fund moneys generated from the sale of any surplus personal property pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter. Such funds may be used to cover any cost associated with disposing of the state's surplus personal property or such funds may, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, be used to purchase personal property for the Department of Administrative Services or for any offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state government.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-44 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-44
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-44
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, is empowered to take or damage by condemnation and the power of eminent domain for the public purposes of the state any private property upon first paying or tendering just and adequate compensation to the owner of such private property. The power of eminent domain shall be cumulative of any other power of eminent domain provided by law. Condemnation proceedings by the commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, shall take the form provided in Chapter 1 of Title 22 and Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 or the form provided in Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 22. The power of condemnation and eminent domain to take or damage private property authorized by this Code section shall neither supersede nor abridge the powers of condemnation and eminent domain to take or damage private property given severally to the Department of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(a) The commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, is empowered to take or damage by condemnation and the power of eminent domain for the public purposes of the state any private property upon first paying or tendering just and adequate compensation to the owner of such private property. The power of eminent domain shall be cumulative of any other power of eminent domain provided by law. Condemnation proceedings by the commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, shall take the form provided in Chapter 1 of Title 22 and Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 or the form provided in Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 22. The power of condemnation and eminent domain to take or damage private property authorized by this Code section shall neither supersede nor abridge the powers of condemnation and eminent domain to take or damage private property given severally to the Department of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(b) The commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, is also authorized to acquire public property or an interest therein by condemnation and the power of eminent domain when such acquisition is approved by the State Commission on the Condemnation of Public Property as provided in Code Section 50-16-183 . Condemnation proceedings by the commission shall take the form provided in Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 22. As used in this subsection, the term “public property” has the same meaning provided for in Code Section 50-16-180 .

(b) The commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, is also authorized to acquire public property or an interest therein by condemnation and the power of eminent domain when such acquisition is approved by the State Commission on the Condemnation of Public Property as provided in Code Section 50-16-183 . Condemnation proceedings by the commission shall take the form provided in Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 22. As used in this subsection, the term “public property” has the same meaning provided for in Code Section 50-16-180 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-117 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-117
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-117
Status: in_force

The Department of Economic Development is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-4-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / Section 50-4-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-4-5
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Institution” means any physical facility operated by the executive branch of state government which is used in the delivery of any governmental services and which has an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million. (2) “Program” means any program operated by the executive branch of state government at a cost in excess of $5 million per year.

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

(1) “Institution” means any physical facility operated by the executive branch of state government which is used in the delivery of any governmental services and which has an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million.

(1) “Institution” means any physical facility operated by the executive branch of state government which is used in the delivery of any governmental services and which has an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million.

(2) “Program” means any program operated by the executive branch of state government at a cost in excess of $5 million per year.

(2) “Program” means any program operated by the executive branch of state government at a cost in excess of $5 million per year.

(b) Before any department, agency, authority, or other unit of the executive branch enters into any contract to privatize the operation of any institution or program, the department, agency, authority, or other unit shall give written notice of the proposed privatization to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the appropriate legislative overview committee, if any. Such notice shall be given at least 60 days prior to entering into the contract to privatize the operation of the institution or program.

(b) Before any department, agency, authority, or other unit of the executive branch enters into any contract to privatize the operation of any institution or program, the department, agency, authority, or other unit shall give written notice of the proposed privatization to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the appropriate legislative overview committee, if any. Such notice shall be given at least 60 days prior to entering into the contract to privatize the operation of the institution or program.

(c) This Code section shall not apply with respect to any privatization effort begun prior to July 1, 1997, or to the renewal of any contract or agreement for the privatization of an institution or program.

(c) This Code section shall not apply with respect to any privatization effort begun prior to July 1, 1997, or to the renewal of any contract or agreement for the privatization of an institution or program.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-2
Status: in_force

As used in this article and Article 2 of this chapter, the term:

(1) “Authority” means the Georgia Building Authority, the same being formerly known as the “State Office Building Authority.” The change in the name of the authority shall not affect the rights, powers, privileges, or liabilities of the authority or of any person under the provisions of this article and Article 2 of this chapter.

(1) “Authority” means the Georgia Building Authority, the same being formerly known as the “State Office Building Authority.” The change in the name of the authority shall not affect the rights, powers, privileges, or liabilities of the authority or of any person under the provisions of this article and Article 2 of this chapter.

(2) “Bonds” or “revenue bonds” means any bonds issued by the authority under this article and Article 2 of this chapter including refunding bonds.

(2) “Bonds” or “revenue bonds” means any bonds issued by the authority under this article and Article 2 of this chapter including refunding bonds.

(3) “Cost of the project” means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights and easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; financing charges; interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction; cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized, the construction of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under Article 2 of this chapter for such project.

(3) “Cost of the project” means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights and easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; financing charges; interest prior to and during construction and for one year after completion of construction; cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project; administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized, the construction of any project, the placing of the same in operation, and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation. Any obligation or expense incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as a part of the cost of the project and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under Article 2 of this chapter for such project.

(4) “ Project ” means and includes one or a combination of two or more of the following: buildings and facilities intended for use as offices and related uses and all structures, including electric, gas, steam, and water utilities and facilities of every kind and character deemed by the authority necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of any department, board, commission, or agency of the state. Without limiting the foregoing and without further determination of necessity or convenience, the word “ project ” also means and includes public parks and public parking facilities adjacent to the state capitol other than the facilities within or connected to state owned or state leased buildings; a parking facility on the “Old Incinerator” site acquired in 1983 by the State of Georgia from the City of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia; an executive mansion and buildings, structures, and facilities of every kind and character for use in conjunction with the mansion regardless of whether the buildings, structures, and facilities are physically connected with such mansion; and a Department of Transportation laboratory and buildings, structures, and facilities of every kind and character for use in conjunction with the laboratory, regardless of whether the buildings, structures, and facilities are physically connected with the laboratory, provided that the buildings, structures, and facilities are built and constructed on property owned by the Department of Transportation at Forest Park, Georgia.

(4) “ Project ” means and includes one or a combination of two or more of the following: buildings and facilities intended for use as offices and related uses and all structures, including electric, gas, steam, and water utilities and facilities of every kind and character deemed by the authority necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of any department, board, commission, or agency of the state. Without limiting the foregoing and without further determination of necessity or convenience, the word “ project ” also means and includes public parks and public parking facilities adjacent to the state capitol other than the facilities within or connected to state owned or state leased buildings; a parking facility on the “Old Incinerator” site acquired in 1983 by the State of Georgia from the City of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia; an executive mansion and buildings, structures, and facilities of every kind and character for use in conjunction with the mansion regardless of whether the buildings, structures, and facilities are physically connected with such mansion; and a Department of Transportation laboratory and buildings, structures, and facilities of every kind and character for use in conjunction with the laboratory, regardless of whether the buildings, structures, and facilities are physically connected with the laboratory, provided that the buildings, structures, and facilities are built and constructed on property owned by the Department of Transportation at Forest Park, Georgia.

(5) “Self-liquidating project” means any project or combination of projects if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues to be derived by the authority from rentals of the project or projects will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and to pay the principal and interest of revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of the project, projects, or combination projects.

(5) “Self-liquidating project” means any project or combination of projects if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues to be derived by the authority from rentals of the project or projects will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and to pay the principal and interest of revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of the project, projects, or combination projects.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-103 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-103
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-103
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a commission shall determine by resolution the timing and sequence of the assumption of such duties, powers, and obligations it may have under Code Sections 50-8-88 , 50-8-89 , and Code Sections 50-8-93 through 50-8-96 and such Code sections shall not become effective until the date specified in such resolution. However, all such Code sections shall become effective on January 1 of the year following the year in which a commission is created.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-23 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-23
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-23
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any document required by law, rule, or regulation to be received by or filed with any agency pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed to be received by or filed with such agency on the earlier of: (1) the date such document is actually received by such agency; (2) the official postmark date such document was mailed, properly addressed with postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail; or (3) the date on which such 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.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-106 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-106
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-106
Status: in_force

In the event the Western and Atlantic Railroad is unable to obtain title to real estate or other property from the owner or owners thereof by contract, lease, or purchase, it may obtain such title by condemnation, the rights to be acquired by it and the amount of compensation to be paid by it therefor to be assessed and determined in the manner provided in Parts 2 through 5 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 22.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-61 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-61
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-61
Status: in_force

The Governor shall have general supervision over all property of the state with power to make all necessary regulations for the protection thereof, when not otherwise provided for. He shall assign rooms in the capitol to all officers who are required to hold their offices there and, in the absence of any legislative provision, designate the purpose to which other rooms shall be applied.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-193 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-193
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-193
Status: in_force

The Department of Community Affairs shall certify that a project has received a certificate of compliance as a REAP to the Department of Natural Resources; the Department of Economic Development; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Revenue; the Department of Labor; the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; and any other state department, agency, or instrumentality which requests such certification. All state agencies, departments, and instrumentalities are encouraged to give priority in their permitting and licensing and in the processing of grants and loans to local governments for projects which have received a certification.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-34 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-34
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-34
Status: in_force

(a) The funds and assets of the alliance shall be independently audited annually, and the results of such audit shall be open to inspection at reasonable times by any person. A copy of the audit report shall be sent to the state auditor and the state accounting officer.

(a) The funds and assets of the alliance shall be independently audited annually, and the results of such audit shall be open to inspection at reasonable times by any person. A copy of the audit report shall be sent to the state auditor and the state accounting officer.

(b) The alliance shall provide the Governor and the members of the General Assembly with a full report of its activities and funds distribution in December of each year with recommendations, if any, for legislation to assist the alliance in achieving its purposes. The report shall include information on the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism, specifying the metric results using the measurement system developed by the alliance as required in paragraph (10) of Code Section 50-12-33 .

(b) The alliance shall provide the Governor and the members of the General Assembly with a full report of its activities and funds distribution in December of each year with recommendations, if any, for legislation to assist the alliance in achieving its purposes. The report shall include information on the impact of the arts on education, economic development, and tourism, specifying the metric results using the measurement system developed by the alliance as required in paragraph (10) of Code Section 50-12-33 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-19-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 19 / Section 50-19-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-19-7
Status: in_force

The officers, officials, and employees of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government shall be reimbursed for mileage at the same mileage rate established by the United States General Services Administration for federal employees pursuant to Federal Travel Regulation Amendment 2005-01 as of July 1, 2005, or subsequently amended, as traveling expense when traveling in the service of the state or any agency thereof by personal motor vehicle and, in addition to mileage, shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-30
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “State Properties Code.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-64 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-64
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-64
Status: in_force

Each commission shall develop a system for competitive bidding relating to the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services and the letting of other contracts and submit written procedures governing such systems to the board of directors of the commission and to the commissioner. Such procedures must accommodate any applicable fund source requirements relating to procurement and must provide, at a minimum, that contracts let out for bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-9
Status: in_force

(a) On and after January 1, 2013, any person may petition the tribunal for relief as set forth in Code Sections 48-2-18 , 48-2-35 , 48-2-59 , 48-3-1 , 48-5-519 , 48-6-7 , and 48-6-76 and subparagraph (d)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-7-31 . The tribunal shall have jurisdiction over actions for declaratory judgment that fall within subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-10 and involve a rule of the commissioner that is applicable to taxes administered by the commissioner under Title 48.

(a) On and after January 1, 2013, any person may petition the tribunal for relief as set forth in Code Sections 48-2-18 , 48-2-35 , 48-2-59 , 48-3-1 , 48-5-519 , 48-6-7 , and 48-6-76 and subparagraph (d)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-7-31 . The tribunal shall have jurisdiction over actions for declaratory judgment that fall within subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-10 and involve a rule of the commissioner that is applicable to taxes administered by the commissioner under Title 48.

(b) The tribunal shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts over those matters set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The tribunal shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts over those matters set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) The tribunal shall not have jurisdiction to hear any matter arising under Title 3 or Title 40.

(c) The tribunal shall not have jurisdiction to hear any matter arising under Title 3 or Title 40.

(d) No person shall be required as a condition either to initiating or maintaining an action before the tribunal to provide a surety bond or other security for any amounts that may be in dispute in such action. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the commissioner from requiring a bond under those circumstances set forth in Code Section 48-2-51 .

(d) No person shall be required as a condition either to initiating or maintaining an action before the tribunal to provide a surety bond or other security for any amounts that may be in dispute in such action. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the commissioner from requiring a bond under those circumstances set forth in Code Section 48-2-51 .

(e) The tribunal shall also have jurisdiction over refund petitions filed pursuant to Code Section 48-5-342 .

(e) The tribunal shall also have jurisdiction over refund petitions filed pursuant to Code Section 48-5-342 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-74
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-74
Status: in_force

(a) Any person or entity knowingly and willfully violating the provisions of this article by failing or refusing to provide access to records not subject to exemption from this article, by knowingly and willingly failing or refusing to provide access to such records within the time limits set forth in this article, or by knowingly and willingly frustrating or attempting to frustrate the access to records by intentionally making records difficult to obtain or review shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. Alternatively, a civil penalty may be imposed by the court in any civil action brought pursuant to this article against any person who negligently violates the terms of this article in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. A civil penalty or criminal fine not to exceed $2,500.00 per violation may be imposed for each additional violation that the violator commits within a 12 month period from the date the first penalty or fine was imposed. It shall be a defense to any criminal action under this Code section that a person has acted in good faith in his or her actions. In addition, persons or entities that destroy records for the purpose of preventing their disclosure under this article may be subject to prosecution under Code Section 45-11-1 .

(a) Any person or entity knowingly and willfully violating the provisions of this article by failing or refusing to provide access to records not subject to exemption from this article, by knowingly and willingly failing or refusing to provide access to such records within the time limits set forth in this article, or by knowingly and willingly frustrating or attempting to frustrate the access to records by intentionally making records difficult to obtain or review shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. Alternatively, a civil penalty may be imposed by the court in any civil action brought pursuant to this article against any person who negligently violates the terms of this article in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. A civil penalty or criminal fine not to exceed $2,500.00 per violation may be imposed for each additional violation that the violator commits within a 12 month period from the date the first penalty or fine was imposed. It shall be a defense to any criminal action under this Code section that a person has acted in good faith in his or her actions. In addition, persons or entities that destroy records for the purpose of preventing their disclosure under this article may be subject to prosecution under Code Section 45-11-1 .

(b) A prosecution under this Code section may only be commenced by issuance of a citation in the same manner as an arrest warrant for a peace officer pursuant to Code Section 17-4-40 ; such citation shall be personally served upon the accused. The defendant shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial, except that a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment or trial may thereafter be arrested pursuant to a bench warrant and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.

(b) A prosecution under this Code section may only be commenced by issuance of a citation in the same manner as an arrest warrant for a peace officer pursuant to Code Section 17-4-40 ; such citation shall be personally served upon the accused. The defendant shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial, except that a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment or trial may thereafter be arrested pursuant to a bench warrant and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-71 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-71
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-71
Status: in_force

The State of Georgia is designated as the Poultry Capital of the World.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-75 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-75
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-75
Status: in_force

The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee and the Senate Economic Development Committee shall act and serve as overview committees of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The committees shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in Subpart 1 of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-31 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-31
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-31
Status: in_force

In all cases where judgment is obtained under this article, the judgment shall bear interest from the date judgment is entered at the rate of 7 percent per annum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-67 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-67
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-67
Status: in_force

A member of a regional commission's council or executive director of a regional commission shall not actively or directly attempt to influence the election of persons as members of the council of such regional commission. An executive director of a regional commission shall not participate in any partisan political activities. The council of a regional commission may adopt, as part of its personnel policies, disciplinary measures to be imposed for noncompliance with this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-71 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-71
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-71
Status: in_force

In case of any emergency arising from any unforeseen causes, including delay by contractors, delay in transportation, breakdown in machinery, unanticipated volume of work, or upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, the Department of Administrative Services or any other office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, or other entity of the state to which emergency purchasing powers have been granted by the Department of Administrative Services shall have power to purchase in the open market any necessary supplies, materials, services, or equipment for immediate delivery to any office, agency, department, board, bureau, commission, institution, or other entity of the state. A report on the circumstances of the emergency and the transactions thereunder shall be duly recorded in a book or file to be kept by the Department of Administrative Services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-4
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the executive branch of government the Georgia Tax Tribunal. The tribunal shall be assigned for administrative purposes only, as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 , to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be funded through appropriations by the General Assembly to the Department of Administrative Services.

(a) There is created within the executive branch of government the Georgia Tax Tribunal. The tribunal shall be assigned for administrative purposes only, as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 , to the Department of Administrative Services and shall be funded through appropriations by the General Assembly to the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The tribunal shall have a seal engraved with the words “Georgia Tax Tribunal.” The tribunal shall authenticate all of its orders, records, and proceedings with the seal, and the courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the seal.

(b) The tribunal shall have a seal engraved with the words “Georgia Tax Tribunal.” The tribunal shall authenticate all of its orders, records, and proceedings with the seal, and the courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the seal.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-52 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-52
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-52
Status: in_force

The largemouth bass is designated as the official Georgia state fish.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-16
Status: in_force

(a) State employees transferred from the Bureau of Community Affairs to the Department of Community Affairs on July 1, 1977, shall retain all rights, entitlements, and privileges as state employees and shall participate in the various state personnel programs as they were previously entitled or authorized to participate.

(a) State employees transferred from the Bureau of Community Affairs to the Department of Community Affairs on July 1, 1977, shall retain all rights, entitlements, and privileges as state employees and shall participate in the various state personnel programs as they were previously entitled or authorized to participate.

(b) Any legal contracts entered into by the bureau which were in effect on July 1, 1977, are transferred and shall continue in effect under the Department of Community Affairs under their normally prescribed termination or expiration.

(b) Any legal contracts entered into by the bureau which were in effect on July 1, 1977, are transferred and shall continue in effect under the Department of Community Affairs under their normally prescribed termination or expiration.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority as a body corporate and politic, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation thereof, for purposes of managing or causing to be managed land transportation and air quality within certain areas of this state; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with and bring and defend actions in all courts of this state.

(a) There is created the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority as a body corporate and politic, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation thereof, for purposes of managing or causing to be managed land transportation and air quality within certain areas of this state; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with and bring and defend actions in all courts of this state.

(b) The management of the business and affairs of the authority shall be vested in a board of directors, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the provisions of bylaws adopted by the board as authorized by this chapter. The board of directors shall make bylaws governing its own operation and shall have the power to make bylaws, rules, and regulations for the government of the authority and the operation, management, and maintenance of such projects as the board may determine appropriate to undertake from time to time.

(b) The management of the business and affairs of the authority shall be vested in a board of directors, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the provisions of bylaws adopted by the board as authorized by this chapter. The board of directors shall make bylaws governing its own operation and shall have the power to make bylaws, rules, and regulations for the government of the authority and the operation, management, and maintenance of such projects as the board may determine appropriate to undertake from time to time.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a majority of the members of the board then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members of the board present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the board unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the board of directors. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of directors, shall designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees, each consisting of two or more members of the board, which shall have and exercise such authority as the board may delegate to it under such procedures as the board may direct by resolution establishing such committee or committees.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a majority of the members of the board then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members of the board present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the board unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the board of directors. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of directors, shall designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees, each consisting of two or more members of the board, which shall have and exercise such authority as the board may delegate to it under such procedures as the board may direct by resolution establishing such committee or committees.

(d) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of a majority of the appointed members from exercising all rights and performing all duties of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in the name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this chapter or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this chapter.

(d) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of a majority of the appointed members from exercising all rights and performing all duties of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in the name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this chapter or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-47 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-47
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-47
Status: in_force

This article shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-28 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-28
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-28
Status: in_force

(a) The following area is designated as “Capitol Square”: (1) The property owned by this state and the sidewalks and streets within the area in the City of Atlanta bounded by Washington Street, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; and (2) The buildings and property owned and operated by the Georgia Building Authority which are located on or bounded by Central Avenue, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, Jessie Hill, Jr. Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Peachtree Street, and Marietta Street.

(a) The following area is designated as “Capitol Square”:

(1) The property owned by this state and the sidewalks and streets within the area in the City of Atlanta bounded by Washington Street, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; and

(1) The property owned by this state and the sidewalks and streets within the area in the City of Atlanta bounded by Washington Street, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; and

(2) The buildings and property owned and operated by the Georgia Building Authority which are located on or bounded by Central Avenue, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, Jessie Hill, Jr. Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Peachtree Street, and Marietta Street.

(2) The buildings and property owned and operated by the Georgia Building Authority which are located on or bounded by Central Avenue, Trinity Avenue, Memorial Drive, Capitol Avenue, Jessie Hill, Jr. Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Peachtree Street, and Marietta Street.

(b) The state shall have the same control and jurisdiction over the use of the buildings and grounds owned by the state and designated as Capitol Square as have been authorized by law for the control and supervision of the public property formerly known as the State Capitol Buildings and Grounds.

(b) The state shall have the same control and jurisdiction over the use of the buildings and grounds owned by the state and designated as Capitol Square as have been authorized by law for the control and supervision of the public property formerly known as the State Capitol Buildings and Grounds.

(c) The Governor is authorized and empowered to deed, upon unanimous approval of the Governor, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, and state auditor, upon such terms and conditions as they may deem to be to the best interests of the state, to the City of Atlanta or other appropriate governmental entity such part of the grounds owned by the state and facing Capitol Avenue that is deemed necessary and essential to widen, straighten, and improve Capitol Avenue at the entrance to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, so as to route traffic to such other property which is essential or necessary to aid in the movement of traffic around Capitol Square.

(c) The Governor is authorized and empowered to deed, upon unanimous approval of the Governor, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, and state auditor, upon such terms and conditions as they may deem to be to the best interests of the state, to the City of Atlanta or other appropriate governmental entity such part of the grounds owned by the state and facing Capitol Avenue that is deemed necessary and essential to widen, straighten, and improve Capitol Avenue at the entrance to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, so as to route traffic to such other property which is essential or necessary to aid in the movement of traffic around Capitol Square.
O.C.G.A. § 50-10-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 10 / Section 50-10-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-10-2
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to provide an instrumentality to assist agricultural and industrial interests in their effort to commence, expand, or diversify their operations by providing credit and servicing functions to better enable the farmers and businessmen within this state to obtain needed capital funds and to encourage and secure financial institutions in the lending of money for such purposes.

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to provide an instrumentality to assist agricultural and industrial interests in their effort to commence, expand, or diversify their operations by providing credit and servicing functions to better enable the farmers and businessmen within this state to obtain needed capital funds and to encourage and secure financial institutions in the lending of money for such purposes.

(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to clothe the authority with corporate power to operate and to administer the funds held and received by it and to possess and operate under licenses or permits granted it by the United States or this state.

(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to clothe the authority with corporate power to operate and to administer the funds held and received by it and to possess and operate under licenses or permits granted it by the United States or this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-82 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-82
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-82
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ state agency ” means any authority, board, department, instrumentality, institution, agency, or other unit of state government. “State agency” shall not include any county, municipality, or local or regional governmental authority.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ state agency ” means any authority, board, department, instrumentality, institution, agency, or other unit of state government. “State agency” shall not include any county, municipality, or local or regional governmental authority.

(b) On or after May 13, 2004, the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency to which this article applies shall not enter into a state-wide contract or agency contract for goods or services, or both, in an amount exceeding $100,000.00 with a nongovernmental vendor if the vendor or an affiliate of the vendor is a dealer as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 , or meets one or more of the conditions thereunder, but fails or refuses to collect sales or use taxes levied under Chapter 8 of Title 48 on its sales delivered to Georgia.

(b) On or after May 13, 2004, the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency to which this article applies shall not enter into a state-wide contract or agency contract for goods or services, or both, in an amount exceeding $100,000.00 with a nongovernmental vendor if the vendor or an affiliate of the vendor is a dealer as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 , or meets one or more of the conditions thereunder, but fails or refuses to collect sales or use taxes levied under Chapter 8 of Title 48 on its sales delivered to Georgia.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency may contract for goods or services, or both, with a source prohibited under subsection (b) of this Code section in the event of an emergency or where the nongovernmental vendor is the sole source of such goods or services or both.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency may contract for goods or services, or both, with a source prohibited under subsection (b) of this Code section in the event of an emergency or where the nongovernmental vendor is the sole source of such goods or services or both.

(d) The determination of whether a vendor is a prohibited source shall be made by the Department of Revenue, which shall notify the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency of its determination within three business days of a request for such determination.

(d) The determination of whether a vendor is a prohibited source shall be made by the Department of Revenue, which shall notify the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency of its determination within three business days of a request for such determination.

(e) Prior to awarding a contract, the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency to which this article applies shall provide the Department of Revenue the name of the nongovernmental vendor awarded the contract, the name of the vendor's affiliate, and the certificate of registration number as provided for under Code Section 48-8-59 for the vendor and affiliate of the vendor.

(e) Prior to awarding a contract, the Department of Administrative Services and any other state agency to which this article applies shall provide the Department of Revenue the name of the nongovernmental vendor awarded the contract, the name of the vendor's affiliate, and the certificate of registration number as provided for under Code Section 48-8-59 for the vendor and affiliate of the vendor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-66 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-66
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-66
Status: in_force

Any employee who violates Code Section 50-8-61 , 50-8-62 , or 50-8-63 shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $ 10,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-1
Status: in_force

(a) The flag of the State of Georgia shall consist of a square canton on a field of three horizontal bands of equal width. The top and bottom bands shall be scarlet and the center band white. The bottom band shall extend the entire length of the flag, while the center and top bands shall extend from the canton to the fly end of the flag. The canton of the flag shall consist of a square of blue the width of two of the bands, in the upper left of the hoist of the flag. In the center of the canton shall be placed a representation in gold of the coat of arms of Georgia as shown in the center of the obverse of the great seal of the State of Georgia adopted in 1799 and amended in 1914. Centered immediately beneath the coat of arms shall be the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” in capital letters. The coat of arms and wording “IN GOD WE TRUST” shall be encircled by 13 white five-pointed stars, representing Georgia and the 12 other original states that formed the United States of America. Official specifications of the flag, including color identification system, type sizes and fonts, and overall dimensions, shall be established by the Secretary of State, who pursuant to Code Section 50-3-4 serves as custodian of the state flag. Every force of the organized militia shall carry this flag while on parade or review.

(a) The flag of the State of Georgia shall consist of a square canton on a field of three horizontal bands of equal width. The top and bottom bands shall be scarlet and the center band white. The bottom band shall extend the entire length of the flag, while the center and top bands shall extend from the canton to the fly end of the flag. The canton of the flag shall consist of a square of blue the width of two of the bands, in the upper left of the hoist of the flag. In the center of the canton shall be placed a representation in gold of the coat of arms of Georgia as shown in the center of the obverse of the great seal of the State of Georgia adopted in 1799 and amended in 1914. Centered immediately beneath the coat of arms shall be the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” in capital letters. The coat of arms and wording “IN GOD WE TRUST” shall be encircled by 13 white five-pointed stars, representing Georgia and the 12 other original states that formed the United States of America. Official specifications of the flag, including color identification system, type sizes and fonts, and overall dimensions, shall be established by the Secretary of State, who pursuant to Code Section 50-3-4 serves as custodian of the state flag. Every force of the organized militia shall carry this flag while on parade or review.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) “ Agency ” means any state or local government entity, including any department, agency, bureau, authority, board, educational institution, commission, or instrumentality or subdivision thereof, and specifically including a local board of education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any institution of the University System of Georgia. (B) “ Monument ” means a monument, plaque, statue, marker, flag, banner, structure name, display, or memorial constructed and located with the intent of being permanently displayed and perpetually maintained that is: (i) Dedicated to a historical entity or historically significant military, religious, civil, civil rights, political, social, or cultural events or series of events; or (ii) Dedicated to, honors, or recounts the military service of any past or present military personnel of this state; the United States of America or the several states thereof; or the Confederate States of America or the several states thereof. (C) “ Officer ” means an officer, official, body, employee, contractor, representative, or agent of any agency, whether appointed or elected. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity to mutilate, deface, defile, or abuse contemptuously any publicly owned monument located, erected, constructed, created, or maintained on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia. No officer or agency shall remove or conceal from display any such monument for the purpose of preventing the visible display of the same. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor. (3) No publicly owned monument erected, constructed, created, or maintained on the public property of this state or its agencies, departments, authorities, or instrumentalities or on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia shall be relocated, removed, concealed, obscured, or altered in any fashion by any officer or agency; provided, however, that appropriate measures for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of such monument or memorial shall not be prohibited. (4) Any person or entity that damages, destroys, or loses a monument or that takes or removes a monument without replacing it shall be liable for treble the amount of the full cost of repair or replacement of such monument and may be subject to exemplary damages unless such person or entity was authorized to take such action by the public entity owning such monument. In addition to treble the cost of repair or replacement and possible exemplary damages, the person or entity shall also be liable for the attorney's fees and court costs expended by the public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or legal entity in any action or proceeding required to establish liability and collect amounts owed. Should a public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or other legal entity prevail in any action under this Code section, such prevailing party shall timely pay for the cost of or repair or placement of the monument upon moneys being collected from the party damaging, destroying, or losing such monument. (5) A public entity owning a monument or any person, group, or legal entity shall have a right to bring a cause of action for any conduct prohibited by this Code section for damages as permitted by this Code section. Such action shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the monument was located. (6) Except as provided in this paragraph, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity acting without authority to mutilate, deface, defile, abuse contemptuously, relocate, remove, conceal, or obscure any privately owned monument located on privately owned property. Any person or entity that suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this paragraph may bring an action individually or in a representative capacity against the person or persons committing such violations to seek to recover general and exemplary damages sustained as a result of such person's or persons' unlawful actions. This paragraph shall not apply to an owner of real property storing privately owned monuments. (7) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent an agency from relocating a monument when relocation is necessary for the construction, expansion, or alteration of edifices, buildings, roads, streets, highways, or other transportation construction projects. Any monument relocated for such purposes shall be relocated to a site of similar prominence, honor, visibility, and access within the same county or municipality in which the monument was originally located. A monument shall not be relocated to a museum, cemetery, or mausoleum unless it was originally placed at such location.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) “ Agency ” means any state or local government entity, including any department, agency, bureau, authority, board, educational institution, commission, or instrumentality or subdivision thereof, and specifically including a local board of education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any institution of the University System of Georgia. (B) “ Monument ” means a monument, plaque, statue, marker, flag, banner, structure name, display, or memorial constructed and located with the intent of being permanently displayed and perpetually maintained that is: (i) Dedicated to a historical entity or historically significant military, religious, civil, civil rights, political, social, or cultural events or series of events; or (ii) Dedicated to, honors, or recounts the military service of any past or present military personnel of this state; the United States of America or the several states thereof; or the Confederate States of America or the several states thereof. (C) “ Officer ” means an officer, official, body, employee, contractor, representative, or agent of any agency, whether appointed or elected.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:

(A) “ Agency ” means any state or local government entity, including any department, agency, bureau, authority, board, educational institution, commission, or instrumentality or subdivision thereof, and specifically including a local board of education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any institution of the University System of Georgia.

(A) “ Agency ” means any state or local government entity, including any department, agency, bureau, authority, board, educational institution, commission, or instrumentality or subdivision thereof, and specifically including a local board of education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and any institution of the University System of Georgia.

(B) “ Monument ” means a monument, plaque, statue, marker, flag, banner, structure name, display, or memorial constructed and located with the intent of being permanently displayed and perpetually maintained that is: (i) Dedicated to a historical entity or historically significant military, religious, civil, civil rights, political, social, or cultural events or series of events; or (ii) Dedicated to, honors, or recounts the military service of any past or present military personnel of this state; the United States of America or the several states thereof; or the Confederate States of America or the several states thereof.

(B) “ Monument ” means a monument, plaque, statue, marker, flag, banner, structure name, display, or memorial constructed and located with the intent of being permanently displayed and perpetually maintained that is:

(i) Dedicated to a historical entity or historically significant military, religious, civil, civil rights, political, social, or cultural events or series of events; or

(i) Dedicated to a historical entity or historically significant military, religious, civil, civil rights, political, social, or cultural events or series of events; or

(ii) Dedicated to, honors, or recounts the military service of any past or present military personnel of this state; the United States of America or the several states thereof; or the Confederate States of America or the several states thereof.

(ii) Dedicated to, honors, or recounts the military service of any past or present military personnel of this state; the United States of America or the several states thereof; or the Confederate States of America or the several states thereof.

(C) “ Officer ” means an officer, official, body, employee, contractor, representative, or agent of any agency, whether appointed or elected.

(C) “ Officer ” means an officer, official, body, employee, contractor, representative, or agent of any agency, whether appointed or elected.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity to mutilate, deface, defile, or abuse contemptuously any publicly owned monument located, erected, constructed, created, or maintained on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia. No officer or agency shall remove or conceal from display any such monument for the purpose of preventing the visible display of the same. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity to mutilate, deface, defile, or abuse contemptuously any publicly owned monument located, erected, constructed, created, or maintained on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia. No officer or agency shall remove or conceal from display any such monument for the purpose of preventing the visible display of the same. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(3) No publicly owned monument erected, constructed, created, or maintained on the public property of this state or its agencies, departments, authorities, or instrumentalities or on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia shall be relocated, removed, concealed, obscured, or altered in any fashion by any officer or agency; provided, however, that appropriate measures for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of such monument or memorial shall not be prohibited.

(3) No publicly owned monument erected, constructed, created, or maintained on the public property of this state or its agencies, departments, authorities, or instrumentalities or on real property owned by an agency or the State of Georgia shall be relocated, removed, concealed, obscured, or altered in any fashion by any officer or agency; provided, however, that appropriate measures for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of such monument or memorial shall not be prohibited.

(4) Any person or entity that damages, destroys, or loses a monument or that takes or removes a monument without replacing it shall be liable for treble the amount of the full cost of repair or replacement of such monument and may be subject to exemplary damages unless such person or entity was authorized to take such action by the public entity owning such monument. In addition to treble the cost of repair or replacement and possible exemplary damages, the person or entity shall also be liable for the attorney's fees and court costs expended by the public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or legal entity in any action or proceeding required to establish liability and collect amounts owed. Should a public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or other legal entity prevail in any action under this Code section, such prevailing party shall timely pay for the cost of or repair or placement of the monument upon moneys being collected from the party damaging, destroying, or losing such monument.

(4) Any person or entity that damages, destroys, or loses a monument or that takes or removes a monument without replacing it shall be liable for treble the amount of the full cost of repair or replacement of such monument and may be subject to exemplary damages unless such person or entity was authorized to take such action by the public entity owning such monument. In addition to treble the cost of repair or replacement and possible exemplary damages, the person or entity shall also be liable for the attorney's fees and court costs expended by the public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or legal entity in any action or proceeding required to establish liability and collect amounts owed. Should a public entity owner of the monument or person, group, or other legal entity prevail in any action under this Code section, such prevailing party shall timely pay for the cost of or repair or placement of the monument upon moneys being collected from the party damaging, destroying, or losing such monument.

(5) A public entity owning a monument or any person, group, or legal entity shall have a right to bring a cause of action for any conduct prohibited by this Code section for damages as permitted by this Code section. Such action shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the monument was located.

(5) A public entity owning a monument or any person, group, or legal entity shall have a right to bring a cause of action for any conduct prohibited by this Code section for damages as permitted by this Code section. Such action shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the monument was located.

(6) Except as provided in this paragraph, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity acting without authority to mutilate, deface, defile, abuse contemptuously, relocate, remove, conceal, or obscure any privately owned monument located on privately owned property. Any person or entity that suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this paragraph may bring an action individually or in a representative capacity against the person or persons committing such violations to seek to recover general and exemplary damages sustained as a result of such person's or persons' unlawful actions. This paragraph shall not apply to an owner of real property storing privately owned monuments.

(6) Except as provided in this paragraph, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or other entity acting without authority to mutilate, deface, defile, abuse contemptuously, relocate, remove, conceal, or obscure any privately owned monument located on privately owned property. Any person or entity that suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this paragraph may bring an action individually or in a representative capacity against the person or persons committing such violations to seek to recover general and exemplary damages sustained as a result of such person's or persons' unlawful actions. This paragraph shall not apply to an owner of real property storing privately owned monuments.

(7) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent an agency from relocating a monument when relocation is necessary for the construction, expansion, or alteration of edifices, buildings, roads, streets, highways, or other transportation construction projects. Any monument relocated for such purposes shall be relocated to a site of similar prominence, honor, visibility, and access within the same county or municipality in which the monument was originally located. A monument shall not be relocated to a museum, cemetery, or mausoleum unless it was originally placed at such location.

(7) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent an agency from relocating a monument when relocation is necessary for the construction, expansion, or alteration of edifices, buildings, roads, streets, highways, or other transportation construction projects. Any monument relocated for such purposes shall be relocated to a site of similar prominence, honor, visibility, and access within the same county or municipality in which the monument was originally located. A monument shall not be relocated to a museum, cemetery, or mausoleum unless it was originally placed at such location.

(c) Any other provision of law notwithstanding, the memorial to the heroes of the Confederate States of America graven upon the face of Stone Mountain shall never be altered, removed, concealed, or obscured in any fashion and shall be preserved and protected for all time as a tribute to the bravery and heroism of the citizens of this state who suffered and died in their cause.

(c) Any other provision of law notwithstanding, the memorial to the heroes of the Confederate States of America graven upon the face of Stone Mountain shall never be altered, removed, concealed, or obscured in any fashion and shall be preserved and protected for all time as a tribute to the bravery and heroism of the citizens of this state who suffered and died in their cause.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-13
Status: in_force

This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-44 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-44
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-44
Status: in_force

Each regional commission exists for nonprofit and public purposes; and it is found and declared that the carrying out of the purposes of each regional commission is exclusively for public benefit and its property is public property. Thus, no regional commission shall be required to pay any state or local ad valorem, sales, use, or income taxes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-11
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services is authorized and empowered to employ, as a regular member of its staff, persons with expert knowledge, training, and experience in underwriting and planning and such other personnel, including temporary professional insurance engineers and actuaries, as are necessary to carry out the details provided in Code Section 50-16-9 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-40 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-40
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-40
Status: in_force

The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve a project as such term is defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 10-9-3 , including each of the facilities described in such paragraph, for the purpose of promoting trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within this state for the public good and general welfare and, without limitation of the foregoing, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to acquire land for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-219 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-219
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-219
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall review each plan to determine compliance with the criteria established pursuant to Code Section 50-8-218 and within 30 days from the date of submission of the plan shall approve or disapprove such plan. If the commissioner disapproves any plan, he shall provide a detailed reason for such recommendation and may suggest such changes to the plan as he deems appropriate.

(a) The commissioner shall review each plan to determine compliance with the criteria established pursuant to Code Section 50-8-218 and within 30 days from the date of submission of the plan shall approve or disapprove such plan. If the commissioner disapproves any plan, he shall provide a detailed reason for such recommendation and may suggest such changes to the plan as he deems appropriate.

(b) Any county may apply to the board for review of a disapproved plan. The board shall review each such plan and, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the commissioner's recommendation, shall either approve or disapprove the plan. If the plan is disapproved, the board shall provide the facilities development committee with a detailed reason for such disapproval and may suggest such changes to the plan as would result in the approval of the plan.

(b) Any county may apply to the board for review of a disapproved plan. The board shall review each such plan and, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the commissioner's recommendation, shall either approve or disapprove the plan. If the plan is disapproved, the board shall provide the facilities development committee with a detailed reason for such disapproval and may suggest such changes to the plan as would result in the approval of the plan.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-162 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-162
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-162
Status: in_force

The state accounting officer is authorized and directed to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations establishing those items of personal property required to be kept on the inventory records of all offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state as may be necessary to carry out this part.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-25 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-25
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-25
Status: in_force

(a) Except as authorized in this chapter, the corporation is subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title and Chapter 14 of this title. The corporation is specifically authorized to determine which information relating to the operation of the lottery is confidential. Such information includes trade secrets; security measures, systems, or procedures; security reports; information concerning bids or other contractual data, the disclosure of which would impair the efforts of the corporation to contract for goods or services on favorable terms; employee personnel information unrelated to compensation, duties, qualifications, or responsibilities; and information obtained pursuant to investigations which is otherwise confidential. Information deemed confidential pursuant to this Code section is exempt from the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title. Meetings or portions of meetings devoted to discussing information deemed confidential pursuant to this Code section are exempt from Chapter 14 of this title.

(a) Except as authorized in this chapter, the corporation is subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title and Chapter 14 of this title. The corporation is specifically authorized to determine which information relating to the operation of the lottery is confidential. Such information includes trade secrets; security measures, systems, or procedures; security reports; information concerning bids or other contractual data, the disclosure of which would impair the efforts of the corporation to contract for goods or services on favorable terms; employee personnel information unrelated to compensation, duties, qualifications, or responsibilities; and information obtained pursuant to investigations which is otherwise confidential. Information deemed confidential pursuant to this Code section is exempt from the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title. Meetings or portions of meetings devoted to discussing information deemed confidential pursuant to this Code section are exempt from Chapter 14 of this title.

(b) The corporation shall perform full criminal background investigations prior to the execution of any vendor contract.

(b) The corporation shall perform full criminal background investigations prior to the execution of any vendor contract.

(c) The corporation or its authorized agent shall: (1) Conduct criminal background investigations and credit investigations on all potential retailers; (2) Supervise ticket or share validation and lottery drawings; (3) Inspect at times determined solely by the corporation the facilities of any vendor or lottery retailer in order to determine the integrity of the vendor's product or the operations of the retailer in order to determine whether the vendor or the retailer is in compliance with its contract; (4) Report any suspected violations of this chapter to the appropriate district attorney or the Attorney General and to any law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the violation; and (5) Upon request, provide assistance to any district attorney, the Attorney General, or a law enforcement agency investigating a violation of this chapter.

(c) The corporation or its authorized agent shall:

(1) Conduct criminal background investigations and credit investigations on all potential retailers;

(1) Conduct criminal background investigations and credit investigations on all potential retailers;

(2) Supervise ticket or share validation and lottery drawings;

(2) Supervise ticket or share validation and lottery drawings;

(3) Inspect at times determined solely by the corporation the facilities of any vendor or lottery retailer in order to determine the integrity of the vendor's product or the operations of the retailer in order to determine whether the vendor or the retailer is in compliance with its contract;

(3) Inspect at times determined solely by the corporation the facilities of any vendor or lottery retailer in order to determine the integrity of the vendor's product or the operations of the retailer in order to determine whether the vendor or the retailer is in compliance with its contract;

(4) Report any suspected violations of this chapter to the appropriate district attorney or the Attorney General and to any law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the violation; and

(4) Report any suspected violations of this chapter to the appropriate district attorney or the Attorney General and to any law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the violation; and

(5) Upon request, provide assistance to any district attorney, the Attorney General, or a law enforcement agency investigating a violation of this chapter.

(5) Upon request, provide assistance to any district attorney, the Attorney General, or a law enforcement agency investigating a violation of this chapter.

(d) The corporation shall keep all information regarding the winner of awards of $250,000.00 or greater confidential upon the prize winner making a written request that his or her information be kept confidential.

(d) The corporation shall keep all information regarding the winner of awards of $250,000.00 or greater confidential upon the prize winner making a written request that his or her information be kept confidential.