O.C.G.A. § 10-1-442 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-442
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-442
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations set forth in this part, any person who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark in this state may file in the office of the Secretary of State, on a form to be furnished by the Secretary of State, an application for registration of such trademark or service mark setting forth, but not limited to: (1) The name and business address of the person applying for such registration and, if a corporation, the state of incorporation; (2) A description of the goods or services in connection with which the mark is used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall; and (3) The date when the trademark or service mark was first used anywhere, as well as the date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or his predecessor in business.

(a) Subject to the limitations set forth in this part, any person who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark in this state may file in the office of the Secretary of State, on a form to be furnished by the Secretary of State, an application for registration of such trademark or service mark setting forth, but not limited to:

(1) The name and business address of the person applying for such registration and, if a corporation, the state of incorporation;

(1) The name and business address of the person applying for such registration and, if a corporation, the state of incorporation;

(2) A description of the goods or services in connection with which the mark is used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall; and

(2) A description of the goods or services in connection with which the mark is used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall; and

(3) The date when the trademark or service mark was first used anywhere, as well as the date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or his predecessor in business.

(3) The date when the trademark or service mark was first used anywhere, as well as the date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or his predecessor in business.

(b) The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant and shall be accompanied by a specimen or facsimile of such trademark or service mark in triplicate and a filing fee of $15.00, payable to the Secretary of State.

(b) The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant and shall be accompanied by a specimen or facsimile of such trademark or service mark in triplicate and a filing fee of $15.00, payable to the Secretary of State.
O.C.G.A. § 10-4-140 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-4-140
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-4-140
Status: in_force

It is the intent and purpose of this part to enable producers of flue-cured leaf tobacco to avail themselves of an adequate and safe method of storing flue-cured leaf tobacco unsold in the year of production until the subsequent selling season for purposes of marketing at that time. It is found by the General Assembly that the provisions specified in this part are necessary to the proper marketing of carry-over flue-cured leaf tobacco.
O.C.G.A. § 10-10-5 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-10-5
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-10-5
Status: in_force

The center, subject to the approval of the board or its designee, may authorize transfers from the fund to make unsecured or secured loans. With respect to such loans, the center, acting on behalf of the state and the fund, shall have the authority to sell loans, mortgages, security interests, and other obligations held by the state through the fund at public or private sale; to negotiate modifications or alterations in loans, mortgages, security interests, and other obligations held by the fund; to foreclose on any security interest in default or commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, mortgage, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, contract, or other agreement; to bid for and purchase property which was the subject of such loan, mortgage, security interest, or other obligation held by the fund at any foreclosure or at any other sale; to acquire or take possession of such property; and to exercise any and all rights as provided by law or contract for the benefit or protection of the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 10-14-1 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-14-1
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-14-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000.”
O.C.G.A. § 10-5-20 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-5-20
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-5-20
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person to offer or sell a security in this state unless:

(1) The security is a federal covered security;

(1) The security is a federal covered security;

(2) The security, transaction, or offer is exempted from registration under Code Sections 10-5-10 through 10-5-12 ; or

(2) The security, transaction, or offer is exempted from registration under Code Sections 10-5-10 through 10-5-12 ; or

(3) The security is registered under this chapter.

(3) The security is registered under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 10-15-4 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 15 / Section 10-15-4
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-15-4
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall use a scanning device to access, read, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card with the intent to defraud the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user's payment card, or a merchant.

(a) No person shall use a scanning device to access, read, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card with the intent to defraud the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user's payment card, or a merchant.

(b) No person shall use a reencoder to place information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card onto the magnetic strip or stripe of a different card with the intent to defraud the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user's payment card, or a merchant.

(b) No person shall use a reencoder to place information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card onto the magnetic strip or stripe of a different card with the intent to defraud the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user's payment card, or a merchant.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-168 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-168
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-168
Status: in_force

Any person, company, firm, or corporation who shall install or operate a self-measuring pump which has a device or other mechanical means used for the purpose of giving short measure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-256 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-256
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-256
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that, in construing Code Section 10-1-254 , due consideration and great weight be given to the interpretation of the federal courts relating to Section 2 of the Clayton Act, as amended by the Robinson-Patman Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 13(a) - (f) .
O.C.G.A. § 10-6b-1 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6B / Section 10-6b-1
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-6B-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Power of Attorney Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-241 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-241
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-241
Status: in_force

This article is not intended to alter or change the present law or regulations pertaining to the sale or transfer of title to real property, and the owner may at any time enter into a contract for the bona fide sale of his property.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-621 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-621
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-621
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state are vital to the general economy of this state and to the public interest and public welfare;

(1) The distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state are vital to the general economy of this state and to the public interest and public welfare;

(2) The provision for warranty service and the repair of predelivery transportation damages to motor vehicles is of substantial concern to the people of this state;

(2) The provision for warranty service and the repair of predelivery transportation damages to motor vehicles is of substantial concern to the people of this state;

(3) The maintenance of full and fair competition among dealers and others is in the public interest; and

(3) The maintenance of full and fair competition among dealers and others is in the public interest; and

(4) The maintenance of strong and sound dealerships is essential to provide continuing and necessary reliable services to the consuming public in this state and to provide stable employment to the citizens of this state.

(4) The maintenance of strong and sound dealerships is essential to provide continuing and necessary reliable services to the consuming public in this state and to provide stable employment to the citizens of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 10-7-50 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-7-50
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-7-50
Status: in_force

Where several are sureties for the same principal for the same sum of money, either by one or by distinct instruments, and one pays more than an equal share of the sum, he may compel contribution from his cosureties. If one of the cosureties is insolvent, the deficiency in his share must be borne equally by the solvent sureties.
O.C.G.A. § 10-5-72 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-5-72
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-5-72
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commissioner believes that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or that a person has, is, or is about to engage in an act, practice, or course of business that materially aids a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the Commissioner may maintain an action in the superior court to enjoin the act, practice, or course of business and to enforce compliance with this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.

(a) If the Commissioner believes that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or that a person has, is, or is about to engage in an act, practice, or course of business that materially aids a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the Commissioner may maintain an action in the superior court to enjoin the act, practice, or course of business and to enforce compliance with this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.

(b) In an action under this Code section and on a proper showing, the court may: (1) Issue a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or declaratory judgment; (2) Order other appropriate or ancillary relief, which may include: (A) An asset freeze, accounting, writ of attachment, writ of general or specific execution, and appointment of a receiver or conservator, that may be the Commissioner, for the defendant or the defendant's assets; (B) Ordering the Commissioner to take charge and control of a defendant's property, including investment accounts and accounts in a depository institution, rents, and profits; to collect debts; and to acquire and dispose of property; (C) Imposing a civil penalty up to $50,000.00 for a single violation or up to $500,000.00 for more than one violation; an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed to a person that has engaged in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or the predecessor Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or the predecessor Act; and (D) Ordering the payment of prejudgment and postjudgment interest; or (3) Order such other relief as the court considers appropriate.

(b) In an action under this Code section and on a proper showing, the court may:

(1) Issue a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or declaratory judgment;

(1) Issue a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or declaratory judgment;

(2) Order other appropriate or ancillary relief, which may include: (A) An asset freeze, accounting, writ of attachment, writ of general or specific execution, and appointment of a receiver or conservator, that may be the Commissioner, for the defendant or the defendant's assets; (B) Ordering the Commissioner to take charge and control of a defendant's property, including investment accounts and accounts in a depository institution, rents, and profits; to collect debts; and to acquire and dispose of property; (C) Imposing a civil penalty up to $50,000.00 for a single violation or up to $500,000.00 for more than one violation; an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed to a person that has engaged in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or the predecessor Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or the predecessor Act; and (D) Ordering the payment of prejudgment and postjudgment interest; or

(2) Order other appropriate or ancillary relief, which may include:

(A) An asset freeze, accounting, writ of attachment, writ of general or specific execution, and appointment of a receiver or conservator, that may be the Commissioner, for the defendant or the defendant's assets;

(A) An asset freeze, accounting, writ of attachment, writ of general or specific execution, and appointment of a receiver or conservator, that may be the Commissioner, for the defendant or the defendant's assets;

(B) Ordering the Commissioner to take charge and control of a defendant's property, including investment accounts and accounts in a depository institution, rents, and profits; to collect debts; and to acquire and dispose of property;

(B) Ordering the Commissioner to take charge and control of a defendant's property, including investment accounts and accounts in a depository institution, rents, and profits; to collect debts; and to acquire and dispose of property;

(C) Imposing a civil penalty up to $50,000.00 for a single violation or up to $500,000.00 for more than one violation; an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed to a person that has engaged in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or the predecessor Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or the predecessor Act; and

(C) Imposing a civil penalty up to $50,000.00 for a single violation or up to $500,000.00 for more than one violation; an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed to a person that has engaged in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or the predecessor Act or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or the predecessor Act; and

(D) Ordering the payment of prejudgment and postjudgment interest; or

(D) Ordering the payment of prejudgment and postjudgment interest; or

(3) Order such other relief as the court considers appropriate.

(3) Order such other relief as the court considers appropriate.

(c) The Commissioner may not be required to post a bond in an action or proceeding under this chapter.

(c) The Commissioner may not be required to post a bond in an action or proceeding under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 10-7-43 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-7-43
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-7-43
Status: in_force

If the contract was originally usurious and the surety in making payment includes the usury, he shall recover the same from the principal unless previous to the payment he had notice of the intention of the principal to resist usury.
O.C.G.A. § 10-4-3 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-4-3
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-4-3
Status: in_force

Within the police powers of the state and for the general welfare, there is established as provided in this article a warehouse system for the State of Georgia as a section of the Marketing Division of the Department of Agriculture under the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Agriculture. The Commissioner is authorized to appoint a supervisor of such section, subject to the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 45. The supervisor shall give bond in such amount as the Commissioner shall determine for the faithful performance of his duties and the proper accounting of all funds coming into his hands.
O.C.G.A. § 10-4-25 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-4-25
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-4-25
Status: in_force

All agricultural products stored for the producer in their raw or natural state, and cotton in any form stored for the producer, in storage in a warehouse under this article or deposited temporarily in such a warehouse pending storage shall be kept insured at full market value by the warehouseman against loss or damage by fire, lightning, and extended coverage, except that cotton shall be insured against loss or damage by fire and lightning only. Such insurance shall be carried in an insurance company or companies of the warehouseman's choice authorized to do business in this state, and evidence of such insurance coverage in form to be approved by the Commissioner of Insurance shall be filed with the Commissioner of Agriculture. Such insurance shall be provided by, and carried in the name of, the warehouseman; provided, however, that a producer depositing or storing agricultural products who does not wish to have his products insured by the warehouseman may relieve the warehouseman of that duty by notifying the warehouseman in writing that he does not wish his agricultural products insured.
O.C.G.A. § 10-2-54 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-2-54
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-2-54
Status: in_force

(a) Any certified public weigher who shall issue a certificate giving a false weight, measure, count, or reading, or who shall misrepresent the weight, measure, count, or reading of any commodity, produce, or article, or who shall otherwise violate this article or any of the rules promulgated by authority of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition thereto, his license as a certified public weigher shall be revoked and he shall forfeit his seal, which, when so forfeited, shall be turned over to the Commissioner.

(a) Any certified public weigher who shall issue a certificate giving a false weight, measure, count, or reading, or who shall misrepresent the weight, measure, count, or reading of any commodity, produce, or article, or who shall otherwise violate this article or any of the rules promulgated by authority of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and, in addition thereto, his license as a certified public weigher shall be revoked and he shall forfeit his seal, which, when so forfeited, shall be turned over to the Commissioner.

(b) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall request a certified public weigher to weigh, measure, count, read, or record any commodity, product, or article falsely or incorrectly or who shall request a false or inaccurate certificate of weight, measure, count, reading, or recording; or any person issuing a certificate of weight, measure, count, or recording within the meaning of this article who is not licensed as a certified public weigher in accordance with this article; or any person who shall in any way impersonate by acting as, or for, a certified public weigher; or any person who shall erase, change, or alter any certificate issued by a certified public weigher, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall request a certified public weigher to weigh, measure, count, read, or record any commodity, product, or article falsely or incorrectly or who shall request a false or inaccurate certificate of weight, measure, count, reading, or recording; or any person issuing a certificate of weight, measure, count, or recording within the meaning of this article who is not licensed as a certified public weigher in accordance with this article; or any person who shall in any way impersonate by acting as, or for, a certified public weigher; or any person who shall erase, change, or alter any certificate issued by a certified public weigher, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Failure or refusal of a person licensed as a certified public weigher under this article to surrender the official seal to the Commissioner upon termination of his license or for malfeasance in office shall be a misdemeanor, and any person convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $200.00, or by imprisonment for not more than three months, in the discretion of the court.

(c) Failure or refusal of a person licensed as a certified public weigher under this article to surrender the official seal to the Commissioner upon termination of his license or for malfeasance in office shall be a misdemeanor, and any person convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $200.00, or by imprisonment for not more than three months, in the discretion of the court.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-528 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-528
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-528
Status: in_force

This article shall not apply to a written contract executed prior to July 1, 1995, unless either the parties agree by mutual written consent that this article shall apply or such contract is extended or renewed after July 1, 1995.
O.C.G.A. § 10-10-18 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-10-18
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-10-18
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than December 31 of each year, each venture capital fund shall report to the board: (1) The amount of designated capital remaining uninvested at the end of the preceding calendar year; (2) All qualified investments made during the preceding calendar year, including the number of employees of each business at the time the qualified investment was made and as of December 31 of that year; (3) For any qualified investment in which the venture capital fund no longer has a position as of the end of the calendar year, the number of employees of the business as of the date the investment was terminated; and (4) Any other information the board requires to ascertain the impact of this article on the economy of Georgia.

(a) Not later than December 31 of each year, each venture capital fund shall report to the board:

(1) The amount of designated capital remaining uninvested at the end of the preceding calendar year;

(1) The amount of designated capital remaining uninvested at the end of the preceding calendar year;

(2) All qualified investments made during the preceding calendar year, including the number of employees of each business at the time the qualified investment was made and as of December 31 of that year;

(2) All qualified investments made during the preceding calendar year, including the number of employees of each business at the time the qualified investment was made and as of December 31 of that year;

(3) For any qualified investment in which the venture capital fund no longer has a position as of the end of the calendar year, the number of employees of the business as of the date the investment was terminated; and

(3) For any qualified investment in which the venture capital fund no longer has a position as of the end of the calendar year, the number of employees of the business as of the date the investment was terminated; and

(4) Any other information the board requires to ascertain the impact of this article on the economy of Georgia.

(4) Any other information the board requires to ascertain the impact of this article on the economy of Georgia.

(b) Not later than 180 days after the end of its fiscal year, each venture capital fund shall provide to the board an audited financial statement that includes the opinion of an independent certified public accountant.

(b) Not later than 180 days after the end of its fiscal year, each venture capital fund shall provide to the board an audited financial statement that includes the opinion of an independent certified public accountant.

(c) Not later than 60 days after the sale or other disposition of a qualified investment, the selling venture capital fund shall provide to the board a report on the amount of the interest sold or disposed of and the consideration received for the sale or disposition.

(c) Not later than 60 days after the sale or other disposition of a qualified investment, the selling venture capital fund shall provide to the board a report on the amount of the interest sold or disposed of and the consideration received for the sale or disposition.
O.C.G.A. § 10-6a-2 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6A / Section 10-6a-2
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-6A-2
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that application of the common law of agency to the relationships between real estate brokers and persons who are sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants of rights and interests in real property has resulted in misunderstandings and consequences that have been contrary to the best interests of the public; the General Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the real estate brokerage industry has a significant impact upon the economy of the State of Georgia and that it is in the best interests of the public to provide codification of the relationships between real estate brokers and consumers of brokerage services in order to prevent detrimental misunderstandings and misinterpretations of such relationships by both consumers and real estate brokers and thus promote and provide stability in the real estate market. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to govern the relationships between sellers, landlords, buyers, tenants, and real estate brokers and their affiliated licensees to the extent not governed by specific written agreements between and among the parties.

(a) The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that application of the common law of agency to the relationships between real estate brokers and persons who are sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants of rights and interests in real property has resulted in misunderstandings and consequences that have been contrary to the best interests of the public; the General Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the real estate brokerage industry has a significant impact upon the economy of the State of Georgia and that it is in the best interests of the public to provide codification of the relationships between real estate brokers and consumers of brokerage services in order to prevent detrimental misunderstandings and misinterpretations of such relationships by both consumers and real estate brokers and thus promote and provide stability in the real estate market. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to govern the relationships between sellers, landlords, buyers, tenants, and real estate brokers and their affiliated licensees to the extent not governed by specific written agreements between and among the parties.

(b) The General Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the provisions of this chapter are not intended to prescribe or affect the contractual relationships as between real estate brokers and the broker's affiliated licensees.

(b) The General Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the provisions of this chapter are not intended to prescribe or affect the contractual relationships as between real estate brokers and the broker's affiliated licensees.

(c) The provisions of this chapter may serve as a basis for private rights of action and defenses by sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, and real estate brokers.

(c) The provisions of this chapter may serve as a basis for private rights of action and defenses by sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, and real estate brokers.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-397-1 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-397-1
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-397.1
Status: in_force

The Attorney General is authorized to initiate or intervene as a matter of right or otherwise appear in any federal court or administrative agency to implement the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-228 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-228
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-228
Status: in_force

<Section effective January 1, 2025.>

Any person or association of persons, firm, or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this article relating to inspection of electric vehicle charging stations and the resale of electricity or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner for the enforcement of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 10-4-108 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-4-108
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-4-108
Status: in_force

Each licensee shall keep a correct daily account of the number of pounds of leaf tobacco sold upon the floor of his warehouse. On or before Monday of each week, the licensee shall make a statement under oath of all of the tobacco sold upon the floor of his warehouse during the preceding week and shall transmit each report to the Commissioner of Agriculture. The report shall be so arranged and classified as to show the number of pounds of tobacco sold for producers, the number of pounds sold for dealers, and the number of pounds resold by the licensee for his own account or for the account of some other warehouse or licensee. In addition thereto, each licensee shall indicate the number of pounds of Type 14 flue-cured leaf tobacco sold upon the floor of his warehouse for producers thereof and the number of pounds of Type 14 flue-cured leaf tobacco sold by persons other than producers upon the floor of his warehouse. The licensee shall report the total number of pounds of other than Type 14 flue-cured leaf tobacco sold for producers and persons other than producers. In addition thereto, each licensee shall make such additional reports as shall be prescribed by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 10-5a-26 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 5A / Section 10-5a-26
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-5A-26
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall have the power to make such rules and regulations from time to time as he may deem necessary and proper for the enforcement of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted, promulgated, and contested as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 10-4-2 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-4-2
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-4-2
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Agricultural product” means individually and collectively all grains, cotton, meat, fruits, vegetables, and other farm products offered or accepted for storage in their raw or natural state; provided, however, that products which have been processed only to the extent of shelling, cleaning, and grading shall be included; and, provided, further, that any warehouseman storing refrigerated or processed agricultural products may, at his option, come under the operation of this article.

(1) “Agricultural product” means individually and collectively all grains, cotton, meat, fruits, vegetables, and other farm products offered or accepted for storage in their raw or natural state; provided, however, that products which have been processed only to the extent of shelling, cleaning, and grading shall be included; and, provided, further, that any warehouseman storing refrigerated or processed agricultural products may, at his option, come under the operation of this article.

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(3) “Grain” means all products commonly classed as grain, such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, rice, field peas, soybeans, clover, grain sorghum, and other products ordinarily stored in grain warehouses.

(3) “Grain” means all products commonly classed as grain, such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, rice, field peas, soybeans, clover, grain sorghum, and other products ordinarily stored in grain warehouses.

(4) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other organized group having a joint or common interest.

(4) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other organized group having a joint or common interest.

(5) “Producer” means a farmer or grower of agricultural products.

(5) “Producer” means a farmer or grower of agricultural products.

(6) “Public warehouse” or “warehouse” means any building, structure, or other enclosure other than a refrigerated building or structure in this state at which any agricultural product is received from the public for storage for hire.

(6) “Public warehouse” or “warehouse” means any building, structure, or other enclosure other than a refrigerated building or structure in this state at which any agricultural product is received from the public for storage for hire.

(7) “Receipt” means a warehouse receipt issued under this article.

(7) “Receipt” means a warehouse receipt issued under this article.

(8) “Storer” means the depositor of agricultural products stored under a nonnegotiable receipt or the holder of a negotiable receipt for such products issued by a warehouseman licensed under this article.

(8) “Storer” means the depositor of agricultural products stored under a nonnegotiable receipt or the holder of a negotiable receipt for such products issued by a warehouseman licensed under this article.

(9) “Warehouseman” means a person engaged in the business of operating a warehouse or any person who uses or undertakes to use a warehouse for the purpose of storing agricultural products for compensation for more than one person; provided, however, any person operating a warehouse not covered by this article may elect to come under this article.

(9) “Warehouseman” means a person engaged in the business of operating a warehouse or any person who uses or undertakes to use a warehouse for the purpose of storing agricultural products for compensation for more than one person; provided, however, any person operating a warehouse not covered by this article may elect to come under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 10-13a-1 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 13A / Section 10-13a-1
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-13A-1
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that violations of Chapter 13 of this title threaten the integrity of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state, and the public health. The General Assembly finds that enacting procedural enhancements will aid the enforcement of such chapter and thereby safeguard the Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the state, and the public health.
O.C.G.A. § 10-7-44 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-7-44
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-7-44
Status: in_force

If the principal executes any mortgage or gives other security to the surety or endorser to indemnify him against loss by reason of his suretyship, the surety or endorser may proceed to foreclose such mortgage or enforce such other lien or security as soon as judgment shall be rendered against him on his contract.
O.C.G.A. § 10-7-20 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-7-20
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-7-20
Status: in_force

The creditor may release or compound with the surety without releasing the principal, but the release of or compounding with one surety shall discharge a cosurety.
O.C.G.A. § 10-2-3 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-2-3
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-2-3
Status: in_force

Weights and measures that are traceable to the United States prototype standards supplied by the federal government, or approved as being satisfactory by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall be the State of Georgia's primary standards of weights and measures and shall be maintained in such calibration as prescribed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All secondary standards may be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall be verified upon their initial receipt, and as often thereafter as deemed necessary, by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-526 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-526
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-526
Status: in_force

Any cooperative may contract with its members to waive liability for the loss of or damage to works of art consigned to such cooperative. Any other provision of a contract or an agreement whereby the consignor purports to waive any provision of this article is void.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-361 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-1-361
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-1-361
Status: in_force

This article shall not apply to the following:

(1) The sale of a motor vehicle or trailer required to be registered or subject to a certificate of title law of this state;

(1) The sale of a motor vehicle or trailer required to be registered or subject to a certificate of title law of this state;

(2) The sale of food products, agricultural products, or forestry products;

(2) The sale of food products, agricultural products, or forestry products;

(3) Business conducted at any industry or association trade show;

(3) Business conducted at any industry or association trade show;

(4) The sale of arts or crafts by the person who produced such arts or crafts.

(4) The sale of arts or crafts by the person who produced such arts or crafts.
O.C.G.A. § 10-6-22 — GA Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-22
Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-6-22
Status: in_force

An agent for hire shall be bound to exercise, about the business of his principal, that ordinary care, skill, and diligence required of a bailee for hire. A voluntary agent, without hire or reward, shall be liable only for gross neglect.