O.C.G.A. § 32-6-92 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-92
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-92
Status: in_force

Any person who maintains any sign not authorized by this part and which was not lawfully in existence on October 6, 1971, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day or fraction thereof during which a sign is unlawfully maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The commissioner and officials or employees of the department designated by the commissioner are authorized to take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to procure the prosecution and conviction of any person, firm, or corporation violating this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-1
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall consist of the State Transportation Board, the commissioner of transportation, the director of planning, the deputy commissioner of transportation, the chief engineer, the treasurer and the assistant treasurer of transportation, and such subordinate employees as may be deemed necessary by the commissioner or the director of planning.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-126 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-126
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-126
Status: in_force

(a) Earnings on balances in the federal accounts must be credited and invested according to federal law. Earnings on state and local accounts must be credited to the state and local roadway account or state and local nonroadway account that generates the earnings. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the state and local accounts and federal accounts as considered desirable to effectuate the purposes of this part, or to meet the requirements of any state or federal programs.

(a) Earnings on balances in the federal accounts must be credited and invested according to federal law. Earnings on state and local accounts must be credited to the state and local roadway account or state and local nonroadway account that generates the earnings. The bank may establish accounts and subaccounts within the state and local accounts and federal accounts as considered desirable to effectuate the purposes of this part, or to meet the requirements of any state or federal programs.

(b) For necessary and convenient administration of the bank, the board shall establish federal and state and local accounts and subaccounts within the bank necessary to meet any applicable federal law requirements or as the bank shall determine necessary or desirable in order to implement the provisions of this part.

(b) For necessary and convenient administration of the bank, the board shall establish federal and state and local accounts and subaccounts within the bank necessary to meet any applicable federal law requirements or as the bank shall determine necessary or desirable in order to implement the provisions of this part.

(c) The bank shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations prohibiting the commingling of certain federal funds deposited in the bank.

(c) The bank shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations prohibiting the commingling of certain federal funds deposited in the bank.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-95 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-95
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-95
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the procedures and remedies afforded by this part, any person, firm, or corporation who owns, uses, leases, or subleases any outdoor advertising sign which is controlled by this part or who owns property on which a sign is located shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” with respect to the erection, maintenance, or use of outdoor advertising signs.

(a) In addition to the procedures and remedies afforded by this part, any person, firm, or corporation who owns, uses, leases, or subleases any outdoor advertising sign which is controlled by this part or who owns property on which a sign is located shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” with respect to the erection, maintenance, or use of outdoor advertising signs.

(b) It is specifically declared that the procedures provided in Code Sections 50-13-13 through 50-13-22 may be employed in cases wherein the department believes that a sign has been erected or is being maintained or used in violation of this part. After conducting the hearing required by Code Section 50-13-13 , the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others are authorized to issue an order requiring the disassembly and removal of any sign which has been administratively determined to be illegal as defined by paragraph (6) of Code Section 32-6-71 . In the event that the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others find that a sign is illegal and order its disassembly and removal, the party or parties against whom the order is directed shall be given 120 days from the date of the order in which to disassemble and remove the sign. In the event the party or parties against whom the order is directed fail to comply with the order, the department may disassemble and remove the sign in accordance with Code Section 32-6-96 .

(b) It is specifically declared that the procedures provided in Code Sections 50-13-13 through 50-13-22 may be employed in cases wherein the department believes that a sign has been erected or is being maintained or used in violation of this part. After conducting the hearing required by Code Section 50-13-13 , the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others are authorized to issue an order requiring the disassembly and removal of any sign which has been administratively determined to be illegal as defined by paragraph (6) of Code Section 32-6-71 . In the event that the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others find that a sign is illegal and order its disassembly and removal, the party or parties against whom the order is directed shall be given 120 days from the date of the order in which to disassemble and remove the sign. In the event the party or parties against whom the order is directed fail to comply with the order, the department may disassemble and remove the sign in accordance with Code Section 32-6-96 .

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, when a petition for judicial review of a final decision of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others in any matter arising under this title is filed pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” if the superior court in which the petition for review is filed does not hear the case within 120 days from the date the petition for review is filed with the court, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law unless a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within 120 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court. In the event a hearing is held later than 120 days after the date the petition for review is filed with the superior court because a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within the 120 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court disposing of the issues presented for review has been entered within 60 days after the date of the continued hearing. If a case is heard within 120 days from the date the petition for review is filed, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court dispositive of the issues presented for review has been entered within 60 days of the date of the hearing.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, when a petition for judicial review of a final decision of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, hearing officer, or others in any matter arising under this title is filed pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” if the superior court in which the petition for review is filed does not hear the case within 120 days from the date the petition for review is filed with the court, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law unless a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within 120 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court. In the event a hearing is held later than 120 days after the date the petition for review is filed with the superior court because a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within the 120 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court disposing of the issues presented for review has been entered within 60 days after the date of the continued hearing. If a case is heard within 120 days from the date the petition for review is filed, the final agency decision shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court dispositive of the issues presented for review has been entered within 60 days of the date of the hearing.

(d) A decision of the agency affirmed by operation of law under subsection (c) of this Code section shall be subject to appellate review in the same manner as a decision of the superior court. The date of entry of judgment for purposes of appeal pursuant to Code Section 5-6-35 of a decision affirmed by operation of law without action of the superior court shall be the last date on which the superior court could have taken action under subsection (c) of this Code section.

(d) A decision of the agency affirmed by operation of law under subsection (c) of this Code section shall be subject to appellate review in the same manner as a decision of the superior court. The date of entry of judgment for purposes of appeal pursuant to Code Section 5-6-35 of a decision affirmed by operation of law without action of the superior court shall be the last date on which the superior court could have taken action under subsection (c) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-11 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-11
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-11
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Local government ” means any county, municipality, or political subdivision of this state, or any combination thereof. (2) “ Nonattainment area ” means those counties currently having or previously deemed to have excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter in violation of the standards in the federal Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 and codified at 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 7401 to 7671q and which fall under the jurisdiction exercised by the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority or any predecessor authority as described in Article 2 of Chapter 39 of Title 50. (3) “ Transit agency ” means any public agency, public corporation, or public authority existing under the laws of this state that is authorized by any general, special, or local law to provide any type of transit services within any area of this state but shall not include the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority. (4) “ Transit facilities ” means everything necessary and appropriate for the conveyance and convenience of passengers who utilize transit services. (5) “ Transit services ” means all modes of transportation serving the general public which are appropriate to transport people and their personal effects by highway or other ground conveyance but does not include rail conveyance.

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

(1) “ Local government ” means any county, municipality, or political subdivision of this state, or any combination thereof.

(1) “ Local government ” means any county, municipality, or political subdivision of this state, or any combination thereof.

(2) “ Nonattainment area ” means those counties currently having or previously deemed to have excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter in violation of the standards in the federal Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 and codified at 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 7401 to 7671q and which fall under the jurisdiction exercised by the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority or any predecessor authority as described in Article 2 of Chapter 39 of Title 50.

(2) “ Nonattainment area ” means those counties currently having or previously deemed to have excess levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter in violation of the standards in the federal Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 and codified at 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 7401 to 7671q and which fall under the jurisdiction exercised by the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority or any predecessor authority as described in Article 2 of Chapter 39 of Title 50.

(3) “ Transit agency ” means any public agency, public corporation, or public authority existing under the laws of this state that is authorized by any general, special, or local law to provide any type of transit services within any area of this state but shall not include the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.

(3) “ Transit agency ” means any public agency, public corporation, or public authority existing under the laws of this state that is authorized by any general, special, or local law to provide any type of transit services within any area of this state but shall not include the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.

(4) “ Transit facilities ” means everything necessary and appropriate for the conveyance and convenience of passengers who utilize transit services.

(4) “ Transit facilities ” means everything necessary and appropriate for the conveyance and convenience of passengers who utilize transit services.

(5) “ Transit services ” means all modes of transportation serving the general public which are appropriate to transport people and their personal effects by highway or other ground conveyance but does not include rail conveyance.

(5) “ Transit services ” means all modes of transportation serving the general public which are appropriate to transport people and their personal effects by highway or other ground conveyance but does not include rail conveyance.

(b)(1) Any transit agency may, by contract with any local government for any period not exceeding 50 years, provide transit services or transit facilities for, to, or within that local government or between that local government and any area in which such transit agency provides transit services or transit facilities, except that if such services or facilities are to be funded wholly or partially by fees, assessments, or taxes levied and collected within a special district created pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution , such contract may only become effective if a majority of the qualified voters residing within the special district to be taxed authorize such contract or tax by referendum in a special election which shall be called and conducted for that purpose by the election superintendent of such local government. (2)(A) Any services provided in a county outside a nonattainment area by a transit agency pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection shall be conditioned upon such services being included in a plan for transit services adopted or approved by the governing authority of the county and by the governing authorities of any municipalities within which transit services are to be provided as provided in the plan. (B) Any services provided by a transit agency in a county within a nonattainment area pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection and entered into on or after January 1, 2019, shall be for services: (i) Approved by a local governing authority; (ii) Included in the regional transit plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 ; and (iii) Through agreement with the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(b)(1) Any transit agency may, by contract with any local government for any period not exceeding 50 years, provide transit services or transit facilities for, to, or within that local government or between that local government and any area in which such transit agency provides transit services or transit facilities, except that if such services or facilities are to be funded wholly or partially by fees, assessments, or taxes levied and collected within a special district created pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution , such contract may only become effective if a majority of the qualified voters residing within the special district to be taxed authorize such contract or tax by referendum in a special election which shall be called and conducted for that purpose by the election superintendent of such local government.

(b)(1) Any transit agency may, by contract with any local government for any period not exceeding 50 years, provide transit services or transit facilities for, to, or within that local government or between that local government and any area in which such transit agency provides transit services or transit facilities, except that if such services or facilities are to be funded wholly or partially by fees, assessments, or taxes levied and collected within a special district created pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution , such contract may only become effective if a majority of the qualified voters residing within the special district to be taxed authorize such contract or tax by referendum in a special election which shall be called and conducted for that purpose by the election superintendent of such local government.

(2)(A) Any services provided in a county outside a nonattainment area by a transit agency pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection shall be conditioned upon such services being included in a plan for transit services adopted or approved by the governing authority of the county and by the governing authorities of any municipalities within which transit services are to be provided as provided in the plan. (B) Any services provided by a transit agency in a county within a nonattainment area pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection and entered into on or after January 1, 2019, shall be for services: (i) Approved by a local governing authority; (ii) Included in the regional transit plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 ; and (iii) Through agreement with the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(2)(A) Any services provided in a county outside a nonattainment area by a transit agency pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection shall be conditioned upon such services being included in a plan for transit services adopted or approved by the governing authority of the county and by the governing authorities of any municipalities within which transit services are to be provided as provided in the plan.

(2)(A) Any services provided in a county outside a nonattainment area by a transit agency pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection shall be conditioned upon such services being included in a plan for transit services adopted or approved by the governing authority of the county and by the governing authorities of any municipalities within which transit services are to be provided as provided in the plan.

(B) Any services provided by a transit agency in a county within a nonattainment area pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection and entered into on or after January 1, 2019, shall be for services: (i) Approved by a local governing authority; (ii) Included in the regional transit plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 ; and (iii) Through agreement with the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(B) Any services provided by a transit agency in a county within a nonattainment area pursuant to a contract authorized by this subsection and entered into on or after January 1, 2019, shall be for services:

(i) Approved by a local governing authority;

(i) Approved by a local governing authority;

(ii) Included in the regional transit plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 ; and

(ii) Included in the regional transit plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 ; and

(iii) Through agreement with the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(iii) Through agreement with the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(c) The purpose of this Code section is to facilitate the exercise of the power to provide public transportation services conferred by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution . This Code section does not repeal any other law conferring the power to provide public transportation services or prescribing the manner in which such power is to be exercised. This Code section does not restrict the power of the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority to contract with any local government to provide transit services or transit facilities, including but not limited to rail transit services and facilities, pursuant to Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution .

(c) The purpose of this Code section is to facilitate the exercise of the power to provide public transportation services conferred by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution . This Code section does not repeal any other law conferring the power to provide public transportation services or prescribing the manner in which such power is to be exercised. This Code section does not restrict the power of the Department of Transportation, the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority to contract with any local government to provide transit services or transit facilities, including but not limited to rail transit services and facilities, pursuant to Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution .
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-72 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-72
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-72
Status: in_force

All revenue in excess of all obligations of the authority of any nature, together with all unused receipts and gifts of every kind and nature whatsoever, shall be and become the authority fund. The authority, in its discretion, is charged with the duty of pledging, utilizing, or expending the authority fund for the following purposes:

(1) Pledges to the payment of any revenue bond issue requirements, sinking or reserve funds, as may be provided for under Code Section 32-10-102 ;

(1) Pledges to the payment of any revenue bond issue requirements, sinking or reserve funds, as may be provided for under Code Section 32-10-102 ;

(2) The payment of any outstanding unpaid revenue bond obligations or administrative expenses;

(2) The payment of any outstanding unpaid revenue bond obligations or administrative expenses;

(3) The construction of all or any part of projects, the need for which is concurred in by the Governor and the board;

(3) The construction of all or any part of projects, the need for which is concurred in by the Governor and the board;

(4) The most advantageous obtainable redemptions and retirements of the authority's bonds pursuant to the prepayment redemption privileges accorded to the authority upon the various issues of bonds outstanding;

(4) The most advantageous obtainable redemptions and retirements of the authority's bonds pursuant to the prepayment redemption privileges accorded to the authority upon the various issues of bonds outstanding;

(5) The most advantageous open market purchase of the authority's bonds that the authority may accomplish;

(5) The most advantageous open market purchase of the authority's bonds that the authority may accomplish;

(6) Investment in such securities and in such manner as it determines to be in its best interest; and

(6) Investment in such securities and in such manner as it determines to be in its best interest; and

(7) Subject to the terms of any resolution or trust indenture authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, the transfer of funds to the department to be used by the department for department purposes.

(7) Subject to the terms of any resolution or trust indenture authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, the transfer of funds to the department to be used by the department for department purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-91 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-91
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-91
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality shall plan, designate, improve, manage, control, construct, and maintain an adequate municipal street system and shall have control of and responsibility for all construction, maintenance, or other work related to the municipal street system. Such work may be accomplished through the use of municipal forces, including inmate labor, by contract as authorized in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-4-92 , or otherwise as permitted by law.

(a) A municipality shall plan, designate, improve, manage, control, construct, and maintain an adequate municipal street system and shall have control of and responsibility for all construction, maintenance, or other work related to the municipal street system. Such work may be accomplished through the use of municipal forces, including inmate labor, by contract as authorized in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-4-92 , or otherwise as permitted by law.

(a.1) A municipality shall post on each bridge on the municipal street system and on each approach thereto on the municipal street a sign containing a legible notice showing the maximum safe weight limit for such bridge, each such sign to conform to the department regulations promulgated under authority of Code Section 32-6-50 .

(a.1) A municipality shall post on each bridge on the municipal street system and on each approach thereto on the municipal street a sign containing a legible notice showing the maximum safe weight limit for such bridge, each such sign to conform to the department regulations promulgated under authority of Code Section 32-6-50 .

(b) A municipality shall notify the department within three months after a municipal street is added to the municipal street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a municipal street is abandoned. This notification shall be accompanied by an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned street.

(b) A municipality shall notify the department within three months after a municipal street is added to the municipal street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a municipal street is abandoned. This notification shall be accompanied by an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned street.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-60 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-60
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-60
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term “contract” means a contract or subcontract entered into by a county with any person, with the state or federal government or an agency of either, with another county or counties, with a municipality or municipalities, or with any combination of the foregoing entities for the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road, including but not limited to a contract for the purchase of materials, for the hiring of labor, for professional services, or for other things or services incident to such work.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-5 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-5
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-5
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall have the authority to bring actions; and it may be sued in such actions as are permitted by law. In addition, the department may adjust and make settlement of any and all claims presented to it under oath.

(a) The department shall have the authority to bring actions; and it may be sued in such actions as are permitted by law. In addition, the department may adjust and make settlement of any and all claims presented to it under oath.

(b) All actions brought ex contractu by or against the department shall be brought in a county where any part of the work is to be or has been performed. All other actions by or against the department shall be brought in the county in which the cause of action arose. Service upon the department shall be sufficient by serving a second original process issued from the county where the action is filed upon the commissioner personally or by leaving a copy of the same in the office of the commissioner in the Department of Transportation Building, Atlanta, Georgia.

(b) All actions brought ex contractu by or against the department shall be brought in a county where any part of the work is to be or has been performed. All other actions by or against the department shall be brought in the county in which the cause of action arose. Service upon the department shall be sufficient by serving a second original process issued from the county where the action is filed upon the commissioner personally or by leaving a copy of the same in the office of the commissioner in the Department of Transportation Building, Atlanta, Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-14 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-14
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-14
Status: in_force

All moneys received pursuant to this article, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, tolls, and earnings, shall be deemed trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this article; and the bondholders paying or entitled to receive the benefit of such funds shall have a lien on all such funds until applied as provided for in any resolution or trust indentures of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-24 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-24
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-24
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate as alternative tourism routes roads that are a part of the state highway system that traverse the state and pass through or in close proximity to historic sites or tourist attractions in the state. Interstate highways that traverse the state shall not be eligible for designation as an alternative tourism route. The initial alternative tourism routes shall be U.S. Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 441.

(a) The board shall designate as alternative tourism routes roads that are a part of the state highway system that traverse the state and pass through or in close proximity to historic sites or tourist attractions in the state. Interstate highways that traverse the state shall not be eligible for designation as an alternative tourism route. The initial alternative tourism routes shall be U.S. Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 441.

(b) The board shall consult with the Department of Economic Development, county governing authorities, and historical sites and tourist attractions located in this state in the selection of additional alternative tourism routes. The Department of Economic Development shall promote such routes and sites and attractions along such routes to the motoring public.

(b) The board shall consult with the Department of Economic Development, county governing authorities, and historical sites and tourist attractions located in this state in the selection of additional alternative tourism routes. The Department of Economic Development shall promote such routes and sites and attractions along such routes to the motoring public.

(c) Subject to the appropriation process, the department may within five years of the designation of an alternative tourism route construct within 20 miles of the state line on each end of such route a welcome center. Subject to the appropriation process, if the department decides to construct such a center, it shall negotiate and contract with the local governing authorities where the welcome center is located for the maintenance and operation of such center.

(c) Subject to the appropriation process, the department may within five years of the designation of an alternative tourism route construct within 20 miles of the state line on each end of such route a welcome center. Subject to the appropriation process, if the department decides to construct such a center, it shall negotiate and contract with the local governing authorities where the welcome center is located for the maintenance and operation of such center.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-30 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-30
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-30
Status: in_force

The authority shall have the power and is authorized, at one time or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable bonds in a sum not to exceed $484 million in principal amount outstanding at any one time for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or a combination of projects; provided, however, that of such authorized amount not more than $150 million of bonds may be issued to finance county road projects, not more than $234 million of bonds may be issued to finance state road projects, and not more than $100 million of bonds may be issued to finance urban road projects. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest as provided for in Code Section 32-10-31 , shall be payable in such manner of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority from the special funds provided in this article for such payment, shall mature not later than 30 years from the date of issuance, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. For the purpose of this Code section, bonds shall not be considered to be outstanding if there shall have been deposited into the sinking fund created for the payment of such bonds amounts sufficient to pay the same, together with the interest thereon as the bonds mature.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-243 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-243
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-243
Status: in_force

For any interstate or primary highway on the state highway system, the department may promulgate uniform and reasonable regulations governing the screening or fencing of junkyards, including the materials used in such screening or fencing and the location, construction, and maintenance thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-47 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-47
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-47
Status: in_force

Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-73 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-73
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-73
Status: in_force

All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this article, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, tolls, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this article. The bondholders paying or entitled to receive the benefits of such bonds shall have a lien on all such funds until applied as provided for in any resolution or trust indenture of the authority, provided that revenue bonds issued for the use and benefit of a person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or other type of private entity shall be a limited obligation of the authority and in the event of default, the remedies of the bondholders shall be limited to the funds identified in the resolution or trust indenture and not the funds held by the authority as trust funds or otherwise.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-84 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-84
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-84
Status: in_force

The compensation provided for in Code Sections 32-6-82 and 32-6-83 is authorized to be paid only for the following:

(1) The taking from the owner of such sign, display, or device of all right, title, leasehold, and interest in such sign, display, or device;

(1) The taking from the owner of such sign, display, or device of all right, title, leasehold, and interest in such sign, display, or device;

(2) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display, or device is located of the right to erect and maintain such signs, displays, and devices thereon;

(2) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display, or device is located of the right to erect and maintain such signs, displays, and devices thereon;

(3) The actual financial loss suffered by the lessee under a written lease expressly and solely permitting the erection and maintenance of a sign, display, or device (which was lawful on the date such lease was executed) because of the refusal by the department to issue a permit for the erection of such sign, display, or device, provided that the amount of compensation paid may not exceed the pro rata part of the entire rental paid and to be paid under such lease for the unelapsed portion thereof remaining on July 1, 1973; or

(3) The actual financial loss suffered by the lessee under a written lease expressly and solely permitting the erection and maintenance of a sign, display, or device (which was lawful on the date such lease was executed) because of the refusal by the department to issue a permit for the erection of such sign, display, or device, provided that the amount of compensation paid may not exceed the pro rata part of the entire rental paid and to be paid under such lease for the unelapsed portion thereof remaining on July 1, 1973; or

(4) The actual financial loss suffered by the lessor under a written lease expressly and solely permitting the erection and maintenance of a sign, display, or device (which was lawful on the date such lease was executed) because of the refusal by the department to issue a permit for the erection of such sign, display, or device, provided that the amount of compensation paid may not exceed the pro rata part of the entire rental paid and to be paid under such lease for the unelapsed portion thereof remaining on July 1, 1973.

(4) The actual financial loss suffered by the lessor under a written lease expressly and solely permitting the erection and maintenance of a sign, display, or device (which was lawful on the date such lease was executed) because of the refusal by the department to issue a permit for the erection of such sign, display, or device, provided that the amount of compensation paid may not exceed the pro rata part of the entire rental paid and to be paid under such lease for the unelapsed portion thereof remaining on July 1, 1973.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-18 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-18
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-18
Status: repealed

Any provision of the MARTA Act which limits the amount the state may contribute to the system of the rapid transit system of the authority shall stand repealed.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-61 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-61
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-61
Status: in_force

The State Tollway Authority shall continue to be a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality and public corporation of the state known as the “State Road and Tollway Authority.” It shall have perpetual existence. In said name it may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of this state, subject to the limitations of Code Section 32-10-110 .
O.C.G.A. § 32-5-25 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 32-5-25
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-25
Status: in_force

Whenever property is acquired under subsection (e) of Code Section 32-3-3 , all expenses of the acquisition thereof, including the purchase price and all direct and consequential damages awarded in any proceeding brought to condemn any such right of way, shall be paid by the county in which such right of way or portion thereof is situated. When such right of way or portion thereof lies within the limits of a municipality, acquisition expenses shall be paid by such municipality unless the county concerned agrees to procure such right of way on behalf of the municipality. However, nothing contained in this Code section shall prevent the department from using the State Public Transportation Fund to acquire such right of way, to pay any damage awarded on account of the location of any road that is a part of the state highway system, or to assist a county or municipality in so doing. Furthermore, nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize an expenditure from the State Public Transportation Fund for the procurement of a right of way for a road to be constructed on a county road system or municipal street system except as otherwise provided by law or by agreement between the federal government and the department.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-94 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-94
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-94
Status: in_force

The maintenance by any person, firm, or corporation of any sign which is not authorized by this part and which was not lawfully in existence on October 6, 1971, is declared to be a public nuisance. In addition to the remedies provided for in this part or which may otherwise exist under the laws of Georgia, the department is authorized to bring an equitable proceeding to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from maintaining any sign which is not in compliance with this Code section. It shall not be necessary for the department to allege and prove that there is no adequate remedy at law in order to obtain the equitable relief provided for in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-1-10 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 32-1-10
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-1-10
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this title for which no specific penalty is provided, whether or not such act or omission is expressly declared elsewhere in this title to be unlawful, or who violates any of the rules and regulations issued under authority of and in accord with the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a violation of Code Sections 32-6-26 and 32-6-27 shall not be considered a crime.

(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this title for which no specific penalty is provided, whether or not such act or omission is expressly declared elsewhere in this title to be unlawful, or who violates any of the rules and regulations issued under authority of and in accord with the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a violation of Code Sections 32-6-26 and 32-6-27 shall not be considered a crime.

(b) In addition to the penalty provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall have the right to enjoin any act or omission so punishable as a misdemeanor or punished otherwise as provided elsewhere in this title.

(b) In addition to the penalty provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall have the right to enjoin any act or omission so punishable as a misdemeanor or punished otherwise as provided elsewhere in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-92 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-92
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-92
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by the authority shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, be in such denominations, bear such date or dates, and mature at such time or times within 40 years from the issuance thereof as the authority determines to be appropriate. Such bonds shall be subject to such terms of redemption, bear interest at such rate or rates payable at such times, be in registered form or book-entry form through a securities depository, or both, as to principal or interest or both principal and interest, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, and be subject to such terms and conditions as such resolution of the authority may provide; provided, however, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which the bonds to be issued by an authority are to bear, the resolution of the authority may provide that the bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate not exceeding a maximum per annum rate of interest which may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time as specified in the resolution or may state that, in the event the bonds are to bear different rates of interest for different maturity dates, none of such rates will exceed the maximum rate, which rate may be fixed or may fluctuate or otherwise change from time to time, as specified. Bonds may be sold at public or private sale for such price or prices as the authority shall determine.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-44 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-44
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-44
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized, subject to any prior resolution or trust indenture, to provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this article and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the authority in respect to the same shall be governed by this article insofar as it may be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-112 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-112
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-112
Status: in_force

The department, a county, or a municipality may acquire private property and property rights for limited-access facilities and service roads, including rights of access, of view, of air, and of light through gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation in the same manner as such governmental units are authorized by law to acquire such property or property rights in connection with public roads within their respective jurisdictions. Public property or an interest therein may be acquired for such purposes by the department or by a county or municipality by any method authorized by law for such acquisition other than condemnation. The acquisition of public property or an interest therein for such purposes by condemnation may be accomplished by the department pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 32-3-4 when such acquisition is approved by the State Commission on the Condemnation of Public Property as provided in Code Section 50-16-183 . As used in this Code section, the term “public property” has the meaning provided for in Code Section 50-16-180 . In the process of acquiring property or property rights for any limited-access facility, the department or the county or municipality, in its discretion, may acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land if, by so doing, the interest of the public will best be served.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-64 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-64
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-64
Status: in_force

Except as authorized by subsection (d) of Code Section 32-2-61 , all department construction and maintenance contracts shall be let by public bid. For purposes of this Code section, posting a bid on the department's website shall satisfy the public bid requirement.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-4-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-4-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-4.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ FlexAuto lane ” means an area designated as a special lane of travel created by converting emergency lane and hard shoulder areas on the left or right side of an interstate highway or other road into a rush hour traffic lane for use by automobiles during certain hours.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ FlexAuto lane ” means an area designated as a special lane of travel created by converting emergency lane and hard shoulder areas on the left or right side of an interstate highway or other road into a rush hour traffic lane for use by automobiles during certain hours.

(b) The department, with the approval of the board, is authorized to designate FlexAuto lanes on the state highway system for the purpose of improving traffic flow in and around areas with a history of traffic congestion.

(b) The department, with the approval of the board, is authorized to designate FlexAuto lanes on the state highway system for the purpose of improving traffic flow in and around areas with a history of traffic congestion.

(c) Any FlexAuto lane shall be appropriately striped and marked and shall have signage appropriate to indicate its nature, as determined by the department. The department may incorporate emergency havens, emergency ramps, or emergency parking pads into the design and creation of FlexAuto lanes, as determined appropriate by the department.

(c) Any FlexAuto lane shall be appropriately striped and marked and shall have signage appropriate to indicate its nature, as determined by the department. The department may incorporate emergency havens, emergency ramps, or emergency parking pads into the design and creation of FlexAuto lanes, as determined appropriate by the department.

(d) The hours of usage of a FlexAuto lane shall be determined by the department.

(d) The hours of usage of a FlexAuto lane shall be determined by the department.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle to use a FlexAuto lane for purposes of travel other than emergency use outside the permitted hours of travel use, as determined and posted by the department. It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle other than an automobile, motorcycle, or light truck to use a FlexAuto lane for purposes of travel other than emergency use at any time.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle to use a FlexAuto lane for purposes of travel other than emergency use outside the permitted hours of travel use, as determined and posted by the department. It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle other than an automobile, motorcycle, or light truck to use a FlexAuto lane for purposes of travel other than emergency use at any time.

(f) Prior to implementing this Code section, the department shall, if necessary, seek to secure and implement any federal approvals, waivers, or other actions necessary or appropriate in order to implement this Code section without any loss or impairment of federal funding.

(f) Prior to implementing this Code section, the department shall, if necessary, seek to secure and implement any federal approvals, waivers, or other actions necessary or appropriate in order to implement this Code section without any loss or impairment of federal funding.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-110 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-110
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-110
Status: in_force

Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this article and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this article brought in the courts of this state shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such actions.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-172 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-172
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-172
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a public road improvement necessitates the acquisition by the department of a utility's privately owned rights of way and the relocation of such utility's facilities, the department may, with the written consent of the utility, provide a replacement right of way.

(a) Whenever a public road improvement necessitates the acquisition by the department of a utility's privately owned rights of way and the relocation of such utility's facilities, the department may, with the written consent of the utility, provide a replacement right of way.

(b) Whenever a public road improvement requires the relocation of a utility occupying public road rights of way, the department may, at the written request of such utility, provide to the utility a right of way which is not on a public road right of way. In this event, the utility shall reimburse the department for the acquisition costs.

(b) Whenever a public road improvement requires the relocation of a utility occupying public road rights of way, the department may, at the written request of such utility, provide to the utility a right of way which is not on a public road right of way. In this event, the utility shall reimburse the department for the acquisition costs.

(c) Title to property acquired for utility relocations under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section and as authorized by Code Section 32-3-1 may be transferred to such utility as authorized in Code Section 32-7-3 . However, the procedures for sale of property as set forth in Code Section 32-7-4 shall not be applicable to the transfer of property acquired for utility relocation. Any such property transfer to the utility shall be conveyed by the execution of a quitclaim deed by the commissioner.

(c) Title to property acquired for utility relocations under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section and as authorized by Code Section 32-3-1 may be transferred to such utility as authorized in Code Section 32-7-3 . However, the procedures for sale of property as set forth in Code Section 32-7-4 shall not be applicable to the transfer of property acquired for utility relocation. Any such property transfer to the utility shall be conveyed by the execution of a quitclaim deed by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-41-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-41-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-41.1
Status: in_force

The director shall prepare a state-wide strategic transportation plan. Such plan shall be updated and delivered in coordination with the state-wide, intermodal transportation plan as defined in 23 C.F.R. Section 450.104 . The director shall prepare the state-wide strategic transportation plan for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and House Committee on Transportation.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-173 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-173
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-173
Status: in_force

The expenses incurred by the department as a result of utility removal and relocation pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 32-6-171 , including the cost of acquiring new land or interests therein pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 32-6-172 , shall be paid out of the available appropriations of the department for the construction or maintenance of public roads. A statement of such expenses shall be submitted to the utility, which shall make payment to the department. In the event the utility does not make payment or arrange to make payment to the department within 60 days after the receipt of said statement, the department shall certify the amount for collection to the Attorney General. However, nothing in this Code section shall restrict the authority of the department pursuant to Code Section 32-6-170 to pay any or all of the expenses of removal and relocation of government owned utilities; and, furthermore, nothing in this article shall be construed so as to deprive any utility, relocated from a location in which it owned a property interest, of compensation for such property interest.
O.C.G.A. § 32-1-4 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 32-1-4
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-1-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “property of the department” means any property, whether real or personal, which is owned by or in which there is an interest held by the department.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “property of the department” means any property, whether real or personal, which is owned by or in which there is an interest held by the department.

(b) Whenever it may appear to the commissioner that any person or corporation has committed, is committing, has attempted to commit, or is attempting to commit any act which is prohibited by the criminal laws of this state against, or involving in any manner whatsoever, property of the department, he may, in his discretion, transmit such evidence as may be available concerning such act to the Attorney General or to the appropriate prosecuting attorney who may, in his discretion, institute and prosecute the necessary criminal proceedings.

(b) Whenever it may appear to the commissioner that any person or corporation has committed, is committing, has attempted to commit, or is attempting to commit any act which is prohibited by the criminal laws of this state against, or involving in any manner whatsoever, property of the department, he may, in his discretion, transmit such evidence as may be available concerning such act to the Attorney General or to the appropriate prosecuting attorney who may, in his discretion, institute and prosecute the necessary criminal proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-83 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-83
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-83
Status: in_force

Any municipal corporation or county is authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation and to pay just compensation for any property rights in outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices which were lawfully erected but which do not conform with the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution or which at a later date fail to comply with the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution due to changed conditions beyond the control of the sign owner. No municipal corporation or county shall remove or cause to be removed any such nonconforming outdoor advertising sign, display, or device without paying just compensation. Such compensation shall be paid in accordance with the conditions stated in Code Section 32-6-84 . For the purposes of this Code section, the term “devices” means light, lighting fixtures, or other fixtures which are permanently attached to an advertising sign or display.
O.C.G.A. § 32-3-17 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 32-3-17
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-3-17
Status: in_force

(a) No provision of this article in reference to any rule or order, or time for responding thereto, shall be held or construed to exclude any person by way of default from making known his rights or claims in the property or interests or in the fund arising therefrom. Any such person claiming an interest or any rights therein may file appropriate pleadings or intervention at any time before verdict and be fully heard thereon. If any person, at any time during the pendency of such proceeding, desires to come in and be heard on any claim to the fund or interest therein, he shall be allowed to do so.

(a) No provision of this article in reference to any rule or order, or time for responding thereto, shall be held or construed to exclude any person by way of default from making known his rights or claims in the property or interests or in the fund arising therefrom. Any such person claiming an interest or any rights therein may file appropriate pleadings or intervention at any time before verdict and be fully heard thereon. If any person, at any time during the pendency of such proceeding, desires to come in and be heard on any claim to the fund or interest therein, he shall be allowed to do so.

(b) After the filing of the declaration of taking and the payment of the fund into the registry of the court as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7 , the petitioner shall not be concerned with or affected by any subsequent proceedings except as to the appeal and interlocutory petition provided for in Code Sections 32-3-14 and 32-3-15 respectively and concerning which the sole issue shall be as to the amount of just and adequate compensation.

(b) After the filing of the declaration of taking and the payment of the fund into the registry of the court as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7 , the petitioner shall not be concerned with or affected by any subsequent proceedings except as to the appeal and interlocutory petition provided for in Code Sections 32-3-14 and 32-3-15 respectively and concerning which the sole issue shall be as to the amount of just and adequate compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 32-5-20 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 32-5-20
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-20
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “State Public Transportation Fund” means that money the expenditures of which are controlled and supervised by the department by virtue of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-22 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-22
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-22
Status: in_force

(a) Except as authorized in subsection (b) of this Code section and except when so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28 , no vehicle unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 13 feet, six inches.

(a) Except as authorized in subsection (b) of this Code section and except when so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28 , no vehicle unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 13 feet, six inches.

(b) On highways which constitute a part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways as such term is used in 23 U.S.C. Section 127 and ramps or service streets which provide reasonable access thereto, no vehicle transporting motor vehicles (commonly known as automobile carriers) unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 14 feet.

(b) On highways which constitute a part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways as such term is used in 23 U.S.C. Section 127 and ramps or service streets which provide reasonable access thereto, no vehicle transporting motor vehicles (commonly known as automobile carriers) unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 14 feet.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-41 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-41
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-41
Status: in_force

The authority shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who or any agency, bank, or trust company which shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply such funds as provided in this article, subject to such regulations as this article and such resolution or trust indenture may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-98 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-98
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-98
Status: in_force

Resolutions for the issuance of revenue bonds may be adopted without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions, and things which are specified or required by this article. In the discretion of the authority, revenue bonds of a single issue may be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of any one or more, including a combination of, projects at any one location or any number of locations. Any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under this article shall become effective immediately upon its passage and need not be published or posted; and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the authority by a majority of its members.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-123 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-123
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-123
Status: in_force

Except as indicated to the contrary in this part, Chapter 91 of Title 36 shall not apply to this part.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-108 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-108
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-108
Status: in_force

Upon payment in full of all bonds and the interest thereon and obligations of every nature whatsoever for the payment of which the revenues of any given project or projects have been pledged, in whole or in part, either originally or subsequently, either primarily or secondarily, directly or indirectly or otherwise, or upon the setting aside in trust, for the benefit of bondholders or other obligees, of a sufficient amount for the payment of all such bonds and other obligations and the interest thereon to the maturity thereof, such project or projects, if deemed by the department to be in a safe and satisfactory condition of repair and traffic capacity, may become part of the state highway system and thereafter shall be maintained by the department free of tolls. In the event such project or projects to be transferred are not in good condition, in the judgment of the department, the department shall be charged with the duty of immediately advising the authority in writing what will be necessary to accomplish such safe and satisfactory condition of repair and traffic capacity; and the authority thereafter shall apply sufficient revenue from such project or projects to the accomplishment of such safe condition of repair and traffic capacity; and, upon its accomplishment, such project or projects shall become toll free as provided in this Code section. Upon the fulfillment of all conditions necessary to the cessation of tolls upon any such project, the authority shall convey by deed all right, title, and interest in and to such project to the department for and in consideration of $1.00, which the treasurer of the department is authorized to pay from any department funds available to him for any department expenditure.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-4 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-4
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-4
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized to designate travel lanes in each direction of travel on any road in the state highway system for the exclusive or preferential use of: (1) Buses; (2) Motorcycles; (3) Passenger vehicles occupied by two persons or more; (4) Vehicles bearing alternative fueled vehicle license plates issued under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-38 or paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of Code Section 40-2-86.1 ; or (5) Other vehicles as designated by the department. Where such designation has been made, the road shall be appropriately marked with such signs or other roadway markers and markings to inform the traveling public of the lane restrictions imposed.

(a) The department is authorized to designate travel lanes in each direction of travel on any road in the state highway system for the exclusive or preferential use of:

(1) Buses;

(1) Buses;

(2) Motorcycles;

(2) Motorcycles;

(3) Passenger vehicles occupied by two persons or more;

(3) Passenger vehicles occupied by two persons or more;

(4) Vehicles bearing alternative fueled vehicle license plates issued under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-38 or paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of Code Section 40-2-86.1 ; or

(4) Vehicles bearing alternative fueled vehicle license plates issued under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-38 or paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of Code Section 40-2-86.1 ; or

(5) Other vehicles as designated by the department.

(5) Other vehicles as designated by the department.

Where such designation has been made, the road shall be appropriately marked with such signs or other roadway markers and markings to inform the traveling public of the lane restrictions imposed.

(a.1) Upon approval through either legislative action in the United States Congress or regulatory action by the United States Department of Transportation to permit hybrid vehicles with fewer than two occupants to operate in a high occupancy vehicle lane, the department shall authorize hybrid vehicles to use the travel lanes designated for such vehicles as provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(a.1) Upon approval through either legislative action in the United States Congress or regulatory action by the United States Department of Transportation to permit hybrid vehicles with fewer than two occupants to operate in a high occupancy vehicle lane, the department shall authorize hybrid vehicles to use the travel lanes designated for such vehicles as provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) No driver of any vehicle not authorized to be operated in a lane designated and signed for exclusive use shall operate such vehicle in such lane except to execute turning movements or in an emergency situation. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided for in Code Section 40-6-54 .

(b) No driver of any vehicle not authorized to be operated in a lane designated and signed for exclusive use shall operate such vehicle in such lane except to execute turning movements or in an emergency situation. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided for in Code Section 40-6-54 .

(c) No traffic lane shall be designated and signed for exclusive use pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section without the approval of the State Transportation Board.

(c) No traffic lane shall be designated and signed for exclusive use pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section without the approval of the State Transportation Board.

(d) The department is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations in order to carry out the purposes of this Code section.

(d) The department is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations in order to carry out the purposes of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-11-8 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 32-11-8
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-11-8
Status: in_force

This compact continues in force with respect to a participating state and remains binding upon the state until six months after the state has given notice to each other participating state of the repeal of this chapter. The withdrawal may not be construed to relieve a participating state from an obligation incurred before the end of the state's participation in the compact.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-111 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-111
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-111
Status: in_force

A municipality shall have the authority to contract as set forth in this part and in Part 1 of this article. Any contract for work on all or part of the municipal road system shall be in writing and be approved by resolution which shall be entered on the minutes of such municipality.
O.C.G.A. § 32-1-2 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 32-1-2
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-1-2
Status: in_force

The purpose of this title is to provide a code of statutes for the public roads and other transportation facilities of the state, the counties, and municipalities of Georgia. The legislative intent is to provide an effective legal basis for the organization, administration, and operation of an efficient, modern system of public roads and other modes of transportation.
O.C.G.A. § 32-5-21 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 32-5-21
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-21
Status: in_force

Subject to the restrictions on expenditures imposed by Code Section 32-5-23 , the State Public Transportation Fund shall be expended by the department in the following order:

(1) To pay the rentals on lease contracts entered into pursuant to the authority of the Constitution of Georgia;

(1) To pay the rentals on lease contracts entered into pursuant to the authority of the Constitution of Georgia;

(2) To pay into the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund the amount of the highest annual debt service requirements for an issue of guaranteed revenue debt for public road projects initiated pursuant to Code Section 32-10-67 , upon its issuance, when the guarantee of the specific issue has been authorized by an appropriation of moneys governed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(b) of the Constitution and the appropriation meets the requirements for such debt as provided by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(b) of the Constitution;

(2) To pay into the State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund the amount of the highest annual debt service requirements for an issue of guaranteed revenue debt for public road projects initiated pursuant to Code Section 32-10-67 , upon its issuance, when the guarantee of the specific issue has been authorized by an appropriation of moneys governed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(b) of the Constitution and the appropriation meets the requirements for such debt as provided by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(b) of the Constitution;

(3) To pay the costs of operating the department and for any emergencies or unusual situations;

(3) To pay the costs of operating the department and for any emergencies or unusual situations;

(4) To pay the costs necessary to comply with the conditions of federal-aid apportionments to the state for the planning, surveying, constructing, paving, and improving of the public roads in Georgia;

(4) To pay the costs necessary to comply with the conditions of federal-aid apportionments to the state for the planning, surveying, constructing, paving, and improving of the public roads in Georgia;

(5) As directed from time to time by appropriations Acts; and

(5) As directed from time to time by appropriations Acts; and

(6) After the requirements set out in the foregoing provisions of this Code section have been met, the remainder of the State Public Transportation Fund to be expended to pay the costs of maintaining, improving, constructing, and reconstructing the public roads of the state highway system, for maintaining roads within and leading to state parks, and for constructing public roads by department forces.

(6) After the requirements set out in the foregoing provisions of this Code section have been met, the remainder of the State Public Transportation Fund to be expended to pay the costs of maintaining, improving, constructing, and reconstructing the public roads of the state highway system, for maintaining roads within and leading to state parks, and for constructing public roads by department forces.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-68 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-68
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-68
Status: in_force

(a) No bid for capital construction or capital maintenance will be considered by the department unless it is accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check or other acceptable security payable to the treasurer of the department for an amount deemed by the department to be in the public interest and necessary to ensure that the successful bidder will execute the contract bid upon.

(a) No bid for capital construction or capital maintenance will be considered by the department unless it is accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check or other acceptable security payable to the treasurer of the department for an amount deemed by the department to be in the public interest and necessary to ensure that the successful bidder will execute the contract bid upon.

(b) A proposal guaranty will be returned to a bidder upon receipt by the department of the bidder's written withdrawal of his bid if such receipt is before the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Upon the determination by the department of the lowest reliable bidder, the department will return the proposal guaranties to all bidders except that of the lowest reliable bidder. If no contract award is made within 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids, all bids shall be rejected and all proposal guaranties shall be returned unless the department and the successful bidder agree in writing to a longer period of time.

(b) A proposal guaranty will be returned to a bidder upon receipt by the department of the bidder's written withdrawal of his bid if such receipt is before the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Upon the determination by the department of the lowest reliable bidder, the department will return the proposal guaranties to all bidders except that of the lowest reliable bidder. If no contract award is made within 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids, all bids shall be rejected and all proposal guaranties shall be returned unless the department and the successful bidder agree in writing to a longer period of time.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-119 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-119
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-119
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 to the contrary, where the contract price is $5,000.00 or more, no construction contract of a municipality, other than a contract solely for engineering or other professional services, shall be valid unless the contractor first gives:

(1) A performance and payment bond which meets the requirements of Parts 1, 3, and 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36; and

(1) A performance and payment bond which meets the requirements of Parts 1, 3, and 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36; and

(2) Such other bonds or insurance policies required by the municipality in its proposal forms, including but not limited to public liability and property damage insurance bonds or policies and bonds to maintain in good condition such completed construction for a period of not less than five years.

(2) Such other bonds or insurance policies required by the municipality in its proposal forms, including but not limited to public liability and property damage insurance bonds or policies and bonds to maintain in good condition such completed construction for a period of not less than five years.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-43 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-43
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-43
Status: reserved

(a) There shall be a director of planning appointed by the Governor subject to approval by a majority vote of both the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. The director shall serve during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed and at the pleasure of the Governor. If the Governor's term expires and the incoming Governor has not made an appointment, the current director of planning may serve until a replacement is appointed by the incoming Governor and confirmed by the House and Senate Transportation Committees.

(a) There shall be a director of planning appointed by the Governor subject to approval by a majority vote of both the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. The director shall serve during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed and at the pleasure of the Governor. If the Governor's term expires and the incoming Governor has not made an appointment, the current director of planning may serve until a replacement is appointed by the incoming Governor and confirmed by the House and Senate Transportation Committees.

(b) The director of planning's principal responsibility shall be the development of transportation plans, including the development of the state-wide strategic transportation plan and state-wide transportation improvement program and other comprehensive plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-3 and Code Section 32-2-22 , strategic transportation plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.1 , and benchmarks and value engineering studies pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.2 , in consultation with the board, the Governor, and the commissioner. The director shall also be responsible for the duties and activities assigned to the director in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. The director shall be the director of the Planning Division of the department and shall possess, exercise, and perform all the duties, powers, and authority which may be vested in such division by law and are necessary or appropriate for such purpose, except those duties, powers, and authority which are expressly reserved by law to the board or the commissioner.

(b) The director of planning's principal responsibility shall be the development of transportation plans, including the development of the state-wide strategic transportation plan and state-wide transportation improvement program and other comprehensive plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-3 and Code Section 32-2-22 , strategic transportation plans pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.1 , and benchmarks and value engineering studies pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 32-2-41.2 , in consultation with the board, the Governor, and the commissioner. The director shall also be responsible for the duties and activities assigned to the director in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. The director shall be the director of the Planning Division of the department and shall possess, exercise, and perform all the duties, powers, and authority which may be vested in such division by law and are necessary or appropriate for such purpose, except those duties, powers, and authority which are expressly reserved by law to the board or the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-29 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-29
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-29
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transportation shall be responsible for rules and regulations relating to size and weight limits and issuance of permits under this article.

(a) The Department of Transportation shall be responsible for rules and regulations relating to size and weight limits and issuance of permits under this article.

<Text of subsec. (b) effective until July 1, 2025.> (b) The Department of Transportation shall not, however, employ any law enforcement officers or agents except as may be specifically authorized by other laws. Law enforcement responsibility for enforcement of this article shall be in the Department of Public Safety and with any local law enforcement officer authorized to enforce laws relating to motor vehicles and traffic upon the road or bridge on which a vehicle is traveling.

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(b) The Department of Transportation shall not, however, employ any law enforcement officers or agents except as may be specifically authorized by other laws. Law enforcement responsibility for enforcement of this article shall be in the Department of Public Safety and with any local law enforcement officer authorized to enforce laws relating to motor vehicles and traffic upon the road or bridge on which a vehicle is traveling.

<Text of subsec. (b) effective July 1, 2025.> (b) The Department of Transportation shall not, however, employ any law enforcement officers or agents except as may be specifically authorized by other laws. Law enforcement responsibility for enforcement of this article shall be in the Department of Public Safety.

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(b) The Department of Transportation shall not, however, employ any law enforcement officers or agents except as may be specifically authorized by other laws. Law enforcement responsibility for enforcement of this article shall be in the Department of Public Safety.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-244 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-244
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-244
Status: in_force

(a) For state roads on the primary system, when the commissioner or, with regard to nonstate roads on the primary system, the principal elected officials of the county or municipality having jurisdiction determines that the topography of the land adjoining such a road will not permit adequate screening of any junkyard lawfully in existence on April 6, 1967, or that such screening would not be economically feasible, the department or the local officials shall have the authority to acquire, pursuant to any of the procedures for property acquisition authorized in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, such interests in lands as may be necessary to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal of such junkyard. The commissioner or the local officials shall determine whether it would be more feasible to relocate, remove, or dispose of the junkyards which cannot be screened, and such determination shall be final and conclusive.

(a) For state roads on the primary system, when the commissioner or, with regard to nonstate roads on the primary system, the principal elected officials of the county or municipality having jurisdiction determines that the topography of the land adjoining such a road will not permit adequate screening of any junkyard lawfully in existence on April 6, 1967, or that such screening would not be economically feasible, the department or the local officials shall have the authority to acquire, pursuant to any of the procedures for property acquisition authorized in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, such interests in lands as may be necessary to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal of such junkyard. The commissioner or the local officials shall determine whether it would be more feasible to relocate, remove, or dispose of the junkyards which cannot be screened, and such determination shall be final and conclusive.

(b) All junkyards lawfully in existence on April 6, 1967, which do not conform to the requirements of Code Section 32-6-241 and which, in the determination of the commissioner or the principal elected officials of the county or municipality having jurisdiction, cannot be made to conform by screening, shall be required to be removed under this Code section as soon as funds are available for that purpose, provided that the department or the county or municipality having jurisdiction shall not be required to expend any funds for screening or removal under this article unless and until federal-aid matching funds are made available for this purpose.

(b) All junkyards lawfully in existence on April 6, 1967, which do not conform to the requirements of Code Section 32-6-241 and which, in the determination of the commissioner or the principal elected officials of the county or municipality having jurisdiction, cannot be made to conform by screening, shall be required to be removed under this Code section as soon as funds are available for that purpose, provided that the department or the county or municipality having jurisdiction shall not be required to expend any funds for screening or removal under this article unless and until federal-aid matching funds are made available for this purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-25-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-25-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-25.1
Status: in_force

The limitations of Code Section 32-6-23 as to width and of Code Section 32-6-24 as to length shall not apply to the following loads and vehicles, which may exceed such limitation without a permit: Any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo or containers between and within wharves, storage areas, or terminals within the facilities of any port under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority when such vehicle or equipment is being operated upon any public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by the owner thereof or his or her agent within a radius of ten miles of the port facility of origin and accompanied by an escort vehicle equipped with one or more operating amber flashing lights that are visible from a distance of 500 feet.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-105 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-105
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-105
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in paragraph (8) of Code Section 32-10-63 and in Code Section 32-10-90 are deemed securities in which (1) all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and all municipal subdivisions, (2) all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, (3) all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, (4) all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and (5) 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 deemed securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is now or may hereafter be authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-13 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-13
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-13
Status: in_force

All revenues in excess of all obligations of the authority, of every nature, which are not otherwise pledged or restricted as to disposition and use by the terms of any trust indenture entered into by the authority for the security of bonds issued under this article, together with all receipts and gifts of every kind and nature whatsoever, shall be and become the authority fund. The authority, in its discretion, shall pledge or utilize the authority fund for any one or more of the following purposes:

(1) Pledges to the payment of any bond issue requirements, sinking or reserve funds, as may be provided for under the terms of this article;

(1) Pledges to the payment of any bond issue requirements, sinking or reserve funds, as may be provided for under the terms of this article;

(2) Payment of any outstanding unpaid bond obligations or administrative expenses;

(2) Payment of any outstanding unpaid bond obligations or administrative expenses;

(3) The construction of any project requested by the board, the cost of which may amount to a sum less than the accumulated balance of such fund;

(3) The construction of any project requested by the board, the cost of which may amount to a sum less than the accumulated balance of such fund;

(4) The most advantageous obtainable purchase redemption and retirement of the authority's bonds pursuant to privileges accorded to the authority in the various issues of bonds outstanding;

(4) The most advantageous obtainable purchase redemption and retirement of the authority's bonds pursuant to privileges accorded to the authority in the various issues of bonds outstanding;

(5) The most advantageous open market purchase of the authority's bonds that it may accomplish; or

(5) The most advantageous open market purchase of the authority's bonds that it may accomplish; or

(6) Investment in obligations of the United States government or obligations of agencies of the United States government, the payment of which is guaranteed by the United States government, of guaranteed convertibility or maturity not in excess of two years, provided that funds so invested and income from such investments shall always be available to and ultimately expended for other purposes set forth in this Code section.

(6) Investment in obligations of the United States government or obligations of agencies of the United States government, the payment of which is guaranteed by the United States government, of guaranteed convertibility or maturity not in excess of two years, provided that funds so invested and income from such investments shall always be available to and ultimately expended for other purposes set forth in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-69 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-69
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-69
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 to the contrary, when the price of a contract let to bid, other than a contract solely for engineering or other kinds of professional services, is $5,000.00 or more, no contract of a county shall be valid unless the contractor first gives:

(1) A performance bond that meets the requirements established in Parts 1 and 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 in the amount of the bid, with one good and solvent surety, for the faithful performance of the contract and to indemnify the county for any damages occasioned by a failure to perform the same within the prescribed time;

(1) A performance bond that meets the requirements established in Parts 1 and 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 in the amount of the bid, with one good and solvent surety, for the faithful performance of the contract and to indemnify the county for any damages occasioned by a failure to perform the same within the prescribed time;

(2) A payment bond that meets the requirements established in Parts 1 and 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36; and

(2) A payment bond that meets the requirements established in Parts 1 and 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36; and

(3) Such other bonds required by the county in its advertisement for bids, including but not limited to public liability and property damage insurance bonds.

(3) Such other bonds required by the county in its advertisement for bids, including but not limited to public liability and property damage insurance bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-45 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-45
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-45
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in Code Section 32-10-30 are deemed securities in which (1) all public officers and bodies of the state and all municipalities and all municipal subdivisions, (2) all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, (3) all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, (4) all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and (5) all other persons whatsoever who are now or hereafter may 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 deemed securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is now or hereafter may be authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-115 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-115
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-115
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 36-39-10 to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a municipality shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a week in such newspapers wherein the county sheriff's sales are advertised or in such newspapers or other publications, or both, as will ensure adequate publicity, the first insertion to be at least two weeks prior to the opening of the sealed bids, the second to follow one week after the publication of the first insertion.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 36-39-10 to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a municipality shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a week in such newspapers wherein the county sheriff's sales are advertised or in such newspapers or other publications, or both, as will ensure adequate publicity, the first insertion to be at least two weeks prior to the opening of the sealed bids, the second to follow one week after the publication of the first insertion.

(b) Such advertisement shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done; (2) The time allowed for performance; (3) The terms and time of payment; (4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained; (5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required; (6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids; (7) The right of the municipality to reject any one or all bids; and (8) Such further notice as the municipality may deem advisable as in the public interest.

(b) Such advertisement shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done;

(1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done;

(2) The time allowed for performance;

(2) The time allowed for performance;

(3) The terms and time of payment;

(3) The terms and time of payment;

(4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained;

(4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained;

(5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required;

(5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required;

(6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids;

(6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids;

(7) The right of the municipality to reject any one or all bids; and

(7) The right of the municipality to reject any one or all bids; and

(8) Such further notice as the municipality may deem advisable as in the public interest.

(8) Such further notice as the municipality may deem advisable as in the public interest.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-93 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-93
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-93
Status: in_force

The erection or maintenance by any person, firm, or corporation of any sign for which a permit is required by this part without a valid permit or renewal thereof issued by the department is declared to be a public nuisance. In addition to the remedies provided for in this part or which may otherwise exist under the laws of Georgia, the department is authorized to bring an equitable proceeding to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from erecting or maintaining, without a valid permit or renewal thereof, any sign for which a permit or renewal thereof is required by this part. It shall not be necessary for the department to allege and prove that there is no adequate remedy at law in order to obtain the equitable relief provided for in this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-1
Status: in_force

For purposes of jurisdiction and administration, the public roads of Georgia shall be divided and classified in accordance with the three types of classifications provided in this Code section:

(1) STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.The state highway system shall consist of those public roads which on July 1, 1973, are shown by the records of the department to be “state-aid roads,” those public roads thereafter designated by the department as part of the state highway system, and all of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the state;

(1) STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.The state highway system shall consist of those public roads which on July 1, 1973, are shown by the records of the department to be “state-aid roads,” those public roads thereafter designated by the department as part of the state highway system, and all of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the state;

(2) COUNTY ROAD SYSTEMS.Each county road system shall consist of those public roads within that county, including county roads extending into any municipality within the county, which are shown to be part of that county road system by the department records on July 1, 1973, and any subsequent additions to such county road system made by the county;

(2) COUNTY ROAD SYSTEMS.Each county road system shall consist of those public roads within that county, including county roads extending into any municipality within the county, which are shown to be part of that county road system by the department records on July 1, 1973, and any subsequent additions to such county road system made by the county;

(3) MUNICIPAL STREET SYSTEMS.Each municipal street system shall consist of those public roads within the limits of that municipality which are not in any other classification under this Code section.

(3) MUNICIPAL STREET SYSTEMS.Each municipal street system shall consist of those public roads within the limits of that municipality which are not in any other classification under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-79 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-79
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-79
Status: in_force

At a minimum, the staff of the department shall jointly identify and report to the board by July 31 of each odd-numbered year those potential undertakings best suited for delivery under the procedures of Code Section 32-2-80 and that are expected to provide the greatest public benefit through enhanced public safety, enhanced mobility of goods, congestion mitigation, enhanced trade and economic development, improved air quality or land use, or reduction of public expenditures due to improved transportation efficiency or infrastructure preservation as aligned with the state-wide strategic transportation plan as defined in Code Section 32-2-41.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-62 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-62
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-62
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the authority shall be ex officio the Governor, the commissioner of transportation, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, one member to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and to serve during the term of office of the Lieutenant Governor and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified, and one member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to serve during the term of office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified; and membership shall be a separate and distinct duty for which they shall receive no additional compensation. All members of the authority shall be entitled to all actual expenses necessarily incurred while in the performance of duties on behalf of the authority. The authority shall elect one of its members as chairman. It shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, who need not necessarily be members of the authority. The authority may make such bylaws for its government as is deemed necessary but it is under no duty to do so. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum necessary for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be sufficient to do and perform any action permitted to the authority by this article.

(a) The members of the authority shall be ex officio the Governor, the commissioner of transportation, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, one member to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and to serve during the term of office of the Lieutenant Governor and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified, and one member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to serve during the term of office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified; and membership shall be a separate and distinct duty for which they shall receive no additional compensation. All members of the authority shall be entitled to all actual expenses necessarily incurred while in the performance of duties on behalf of the authority. The authority shall elect one of its members as chairman. It shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, who need not necessarily be members of the authority. The authority may make such bylaws for its government as is deemed necessary but it is under no duty to do so. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum necessary for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be sufficient to do and perform any action permitted to the authority by this article.

(b) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to transact any and all business as stated in this Code section. Members of the authority shall be accountable as trustees. They shall cause to be kept adequate books and records of all transactions of the authority, including books of income and disbursements of every nature. The books and records shall be inspected and audited by the state auditor at least once a year.

(b) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to transact any and all business as stated in this Code section. Members of the authority shall be accountable as trustees. They shall cause to be kept adequate books and records of all transactions of the authority, including books of income and disbursements of every nature. The books and records shall be inspected and audited by the state auditor at least once a year.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-63-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-63-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-63.1
Status: in_force

No provision of Chapter 1 of Title 40 shall apply to any bus, other motor vehicle, or rapid rail system of the authority which provides transit services.
O.C.G.A. § 32-11-4 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 32-11-4
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-11-4
Status: in_force

The participating states agree to do the following:

(1) Make available to each other and to a consulting firm representing a participating state or the compact assistance that is available, including personnel, equipment, office space, machinery, computers, engineering, and technical advice and services.

(1) Make available to each other and to a consulting firm representing a participating state or the compact assistance that is available, including personnel, equipment, office space, machinery, computers, engineering, and technical advice and services.

(2) Provide financial assistance for the implementation of the feasibility study that is available.

(2) Provide financial assistance for the implementation of the feasibility study that is available.
O.C.G.A. § 32-3-12 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 32-3-12
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-3-12
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the application of the parties in interest, and not earlier than 15 days subsequent to the date of the last advertisement in the official newspaper of the county as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 32-3-8 , the court shall order that the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof applied for, be paid forthwith to the parties found to be entitled thereto, for the just compensation to be awarded in the proceedings; provided, however, that, where the validity of the proceedings has been placed in issue as provided for in Code Section 32-3-11 , the court shall not order the payment of the fund to the condemnee pending a final determination of such questions.

(a) Upon the application of the parties in interest, and not earlier than 15 days subsequent to the date of the last advertisement in the official newspaper of the county as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 32-3-8 , the court shall order that the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof applied for, be paid forthwith to the parties found to be entitled thereto, for the just compensation to be awarded in the proceedings; provided, however, that, where the validity of the proceedings has been placed in issue as provided for in Code Section 32-3-11 , the court shall not order the payment of the fund to the condemnee pending a final determination of such questions.

(b) Upon the filing of a declaration of taking, the court shall have power to fix the time, the same to be not later than 60 days from the date of the filing of the declaration of taking as provided in Code Section 32-3-6 , within which and the terms upon which the parties in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the petitioner. The court shall have power to make such orders in respect of encumbrances, liens, rents, taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges, if any, as shall be just and equitable.

(b) Upon the filing of a declaration of taking, the court shall have power to fix the time, the same to be not later than 60 days from the date of the filing of the declaration of taking as provided in Code Section 32-3-6 , within which and the terms upon which the parties in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the petitioner. The court shall have power to make such orders in respect of encumbrances, liens, rents, taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges, if any, as shall be just and equitable.
O.C.G.A. § 32-8-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 32-8-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-8-1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “Uniform Act” means the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 1 as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987, Title IV of Public Law 100-17. The department, as required by the Uniform Act: (1) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 210 of the Uniform Act, 2 for relocation expenses and replacement housing expenses and shall provide relocation assistance advisory services outlined in Section 205 of the Uniform Act; 3 and (2) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 305(2) of the Uniform Act, 4 to any person, family, business, farm operation, or nonprofit organization whose real property has been acquired by the department or is subject to a condemnation proceeding brought by the department for any federal-aid project in the state, the costs of which are now or hereafter financed in whole or in part from federal funds allocated to the department: (A) For expenses incident to the transfer of real property acquired by the department, prepayment of mortgage penalties, and a pro rata portion of real property taxes on real property acquired by the department; (B) For litigation expenses actually incurred by the condemnee in any condemnation proceeding brought by the department if the final judgment is that the department cannot acquire the real property by condemnation or the condemnation proceeding is formally abandoned by the department; or (C) For litigation expenses incurred by the plaintiff in any inverse condemnation proceeding brought against the department in which judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff.

(a) As used in this chapter, the term “Uniform Act” means the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 1 as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987, Title IV of Public Law 100-17. The department, as required by the Uniform Act:

(1) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 210 of the Uniform Act, 2 for relocation expenses and replacement housing expenses and shall provide relocation assistance advisory services outlined in Section 205 of the Uniform Act; 3 and

(1) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 210 of the Uniform Act, 2 for relocation expenses and replacement housing expenses and shall provide relocation assistance advisory services outlined in Section 205 of the Uniform Act; 3 and

(2) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 305(2) of the Uniform Act, 4 to any person, family, business, farm operation, or nonprofit organization whose real property has been acquired by the department or is subject to a condemnation proceeding brought by the department for any federal-aid project in the state, the costs of which are now or hereafter financed in whole or in part from federal funds allocated to the department: (A) For expenses incident to the transfer of real property acquired by the department, prepayment of mortgage penalties, and a pro rata portion of real property taxes on real property acquired by the department; (B) For litigation expenses actually incurred by the condemnee in any condemnation proceeding brought by the department if the final judgment is that the department cannot acquire the real property by condemnation or the condemnation proceeding is formally abandoned by the department; or (C) For litigation expenses incurred by the plaintiff in any inverse condemnation proceeding brought against the department in which judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff.

(2) Shall make or approve payments, in accordance with Section 305(2) of the Uniform Act, 4 to any person, family, business, farm operation, or nonprofit organization whose real property has been acquired by the department or is subject to a condemnation proceeding brought by the department for any federal-aid project in the state, the costs of which are now or hereafter financed in whole or in part from federal funds allocated to the department:

(A) For expenses incident to the transfer of real property acquired by the department, prepayment of mortgage penalties, and a pro rata portion of real property taxes on real property acquired by the department;

(A) For expenses incident to the transfer of real property acquired by the department, prepayment of mortgage penalties, and a pro rata portion of real property taxes on real property acquired by the department;

(B) For litigation expenses actually incurred by the condemnee in any condemnation proceeding brought by the department if the final judgment is that the department cannot acquire the real property by condemnation or the condemnation proceeding is formally abandoned by the department; or

(B) For litigation expenses actually incurred by the condemnee in any condemnation proceeding brought by the department if the final judgment is that the department cannot acquire the real property by condemnation or the condemnation proceeding is formally abandoned by the department; or

(C) For litigation expenses incurred by the plaintiff in any inverse condemnation proceeding brought against the department in which judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff.

(C) For litigation expenses incurred by the plaintiff in any inverse condemnation proceeding brought against the department in which judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff.

(b) In acquiring real property for any federal-aid project, the costs of which are financed in whole or in part from federal funds allocated to the department, the department shall be guided to the greatest extent practicable under state law by the land acquisition policies in Section 301 of the Uniform Act 5 and the provisions of Section 302 of the Uniform Act. 6

(b) In acquiring real property for any federal-aid project, the costs of which are financed in whole or in part from federal funds allocated to the department, the department shall be guided to the greatest extent practicable under state law by the land acquisition policies in Section 301 of the Uniform Act 5 and the provisions of Section 302 of the Uniform Act. 6

(c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as creating in any condemnation proceeding brought under the power of eminent domain any element of value or of damage.

(c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as creating in any condemnation proceeding brought under the power of eminent domain any element of value or of damage.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 4601 et seq.

2 42 U.S.C.A. § 4630.

3 42 U.S.C.A. § 4625.

4 42 U.S.C.A. § 4655.

5 42 U.S.C.A. § 4651.

6 42 U.S.C.A. § 4652.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-49 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-49
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-49
Status: in_force

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and that the authority is an institution of purely public charity and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this article; and this state covenants with the holders of the bonds that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired or leased by it under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the projects erected by it or upon any fees, rental, or other charges for the use of such projects or upon other income received by the authority and that the bonds of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation from within the state.
O.C.G.A. § 32-3-39 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 32-3-39
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-3-39
Status: in_force

The State of Georgia, by this article, does concede concurrent jurisdiction to the United States government or its appropriate agency for rights of way and the lands or interest in lands conveyed to the United States government for federal parkway purposes under this article. However, the State of Georgia expressly reserves the taxing power as applied to all persons, property, or operations within the federal parkway rights of way except as applied to the property of and the operations of the United States government and its agencies.
O.C.G.A. § 32-11-2 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 32-11-2
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-11-2
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share the administrative and financial responsibilities concerning the planning of an interstate rail passenger network system connecting major cities in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. The participating states agree that a rail passenger system would provide a beneficial service and would be enhanced if operated across state lines.
O.C.G.A. § 32-3-13 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 32-3-13
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-3-13
Status: in_force

(a) No judgment of any court and no order or ruling of the judge thereof shall be necessary to give effect to the declaration of taking provided for in Code Section 32-3-6 ; but the same shall be self-executing, subject, however, to the power of the court as provided for in Code Section 32-3-11 .

(a) No judgment of any court and no order or ruling of the judge thereof shall be necessary to give effect to the declaration of taking provided for in Code Section 32-3-6 ; but the same shall be self-executing, subject, however, to the power of the court as provided for in Code Section 32-3-11 .

(b) If no appeal is filed as provided for in Code Section 32-3-14 , the condemnor shall, at the next term of the superior court convening not earlier than 30 days subsequent to the date of service, as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9 , or at any time thereafter, pay all accrued court costs in the case to the clerk of the superior court in which the same is pending, at which time the judge of the superior court shall enter judgment in favor of the condemnee and against the condemnor for the sum of money deposited by the condemnor with the declaration of taking. If such sum has been withdrawn from the court by the condemnee as provided for in Code Section 32-3-12 , the clerk of the superior court shall mark such judgment satisfied; and if the condemnee has not withdrawn such sum the clerk shall immediately apply the same to the payment of the judgment and either transmit the same to the condemnee or cause the condemnee to be notified that he, the clerk, holds the same subject to the demand of the condemnee.

(b) If no appeal is filed as provided for in Code Section 32-3-14 , the condemnor shall, at the next term of the superior court convening not earlier than 30 days subsequent to the date of service, as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9 , or at any time thereafter, pay all accrued court costs in the case to the clerk of the superior court in which the same is pending, at which time the judge of the superior court shall enter judgment in favor of the condemnee and against the condemnor for the sum of money deposited by the condemnor with the declaration of taking. If such sum has been withdrawn from the court by the condemnee as provided for in Code Section 32-3-12 , the clerk of the superior court shall mark such judgment satisfied; and if the condemnee has not withdrawn such sum the clerk shall immediately apply the same to the payment of the judgment and either transmit the same to the condemnee or cause the condemnee to be notified that he, the clerk, holds the same subject to the demand of the condemnee.

(c) In any event, the case shall be transferred, under the conditions set out in this Code section, to the closed docket.

(c) In any event, the case shall be transferred, under the conditions set out in this Code section, to the closed docket.

(d) Nothing provided for in this Code section shall be construed as in any way affecting the title acquired by the condemnor by virtue of the declaration of taking, as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7 .

(d) Nothing provided for in this Code section shall be construed as in any way affecting the title acquired by the condemnor by virtue of the declaration of taking, as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7 .
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-99 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-99
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-99
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under this article shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the State of Georgia or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, but such bonds shall be payable from the revenues and funds of the authority as provided for in the resolutions or trust indentures authorizing or securing such bond issues; and the issuance of such revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatsoever therefor or to make any appropriation for the payment thereof; and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-110 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-110
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-110
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “local service road” means any public road, whether existing at the time of the designation of a limited-access road or established thereafter, which serves the owner or occupant of any land or improvements abutting a limited-access road and which gives a means of ingress to and egress from any such lands or improvements.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-151 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-151
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-151
Status: in_force

A planning commission shall submit two copies of the proposed subdivision plat to the department if such proposed subdivision includes or abuts on any part of the state highway system or where the proposed subdivision requires access to the state highway system. The department, within 30 days of receipt of the plat, shall recommend approval and note its recommendation on the copy to be returned to the planning commission or recommend rejection. Failure of the department to act within this 30 day period shall constitute approval. If the plat is recommended for rejection, the reasons for rejection and requirements for approval shall be given the commission in writing; such rejection shall be binding on the planning commission unless the planning commission, by official action recorded in its minutes, overrules such department action.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-10 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-10
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-10
Status: in_force

(a) The rentals contracted to be paid by lessees to the authority under leases entered upon pursuant to this article shall constitute obligations of the state for the payment of which the good faith of the state is pledged. Such rentals shall be paid as provided in the lease contracts from funds appropriated for such purposes by the terms of the Constitution of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the Governor and the board to see to the punctual payment of all such rentals. In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of lessees punctually to perform any covenant or obligation contained in any lease entered upon pursuant to this article, the authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process against lessees; and consent is given for the institution of any such action.

(a) The rentals contracted to be paid by lessees to the authority under leases entered upon pursuant to this article shall constitute obligations of the state for the payment of which the good faith of the state is pledged. Such rentals shall be paid as provided in the lease contracts from funds appropriated for such purposes by the terms of the Constitution of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the Governor and the board to see to the punctual payment of all such rentals. In the event of any failure or refusal on the part of lessees punctually to perform any covenant or obligation contained in any lease entered upon pursuant to this article, the authority may enforce performance by any legal or equitable process against lessees; and consent is given for the institution of any such action.

(b) The authority shall be permitted to assign to a trustee or paying agent any rental due it by the lessees, as may be required by the terms of any trust indenture entered into by the authority.

(b) The authority shall be permitted to assign to a trustee or paying agent any rental due it by the lessees, as may be required by the terms of any trust indenture entered into by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-52 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-52
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-52
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Nudity ” means the displaying of any portion of the human female breast below the top of the areola or the displaying of any portion of any human's pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals. (2) “ Outdoor advertising ” means any commercial advertisement displayed outdoors by means of billboards or signs. (3) “ Sexual conduct ” means acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, or fondling of a human's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if the human is female, breast.

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

(1) “ Nudity ” means the displaying of any portion of the human female breast below the top of the areola or the displaying of any portion of any human's pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals.

(1) “ Nudity ” means the displaying of any portion of the human female breast below the top of the areola or the displaying of any portion of any human's pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals.

(2) “ Outdoor advertising ” means any commercial advertisement displayed outdoors by means of billboards or signs.

(2) “ Outdoor advertising ” means any commercial advertisement displayed outdoors by means of billboards or signs.

(3) “ Sexual conduct ” means acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, or fondling of a human's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if the human is female, breast.

(3) “ Sexual conduct ” means acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, or fondling of a human's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if the human is female, breast.

(b) The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising containing depictions of nudity or sexual conduct which are visible from the roadways of public roads may be startling or provocative and thereby divert the attention of motor vehicle drivers, thus causing real and substantial hazards to traffic safety. The General Assembly further declares that the purpose of this Code section is to protect the public welfare and safety against such hazards.

(b) The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising containing depictions of nudity or sexual conduct which are visible from the roadways of public roads may be startling or provocative and thereby divert the attention of motor vehicle drivers, thus causing real and substantial hazards to traffic safety. The General Assembly further declares that the purpose of this Code section is to protect the public welfare and safety against such hazards.

(c) No person shall display any outdoor advertising containing any depiction of nudity or sexual conduct when such depiction is visible from the roadway of any public road in the state highway system as defined in Code Section 32-4-1 .

(c) No person shall display any outdoor advertising containing any depiction of nudity or sexual conduct when such depiction is visible from the roadway of any public road in the state highway system as defined in Code Section 32-4-1 .

(d)(1) Any person who violates subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00. (2) Each day during which outdoor advertising is displayed in violation of subsection (c) of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense.

(d)(1) Any person who violates subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00.

(d)(1) Any person who violates subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00.

(2) Each day during which outdoor advertising is displayed in violation of subsection (c) of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense.

(2) Each day during which outdoor advertising is displayed in violation of subsection (c) of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-33 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-33
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-33
Status: in_force

In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the authority and the official seal of the authority shall be affixed thereto and attested by the secretary of the authority, and any coupons attached thereto shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the chairman of the authority. Any coupon may bear the facsimile signature of such person and any bond may be signed, sealed, and attested on behalf of the authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized to hold the proper office although at the date of such bonds such persons may not have been so authorized or shall not have held such office.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-95 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-95
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-95
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the bonds shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the project or combined projects and shall be disbursed upon requisition or order of the chairman of the authority or its duly bonded agents under such restrictions, if any, as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture may provide. If the proceeds of such bonds, by error of calculation or otherwise, shall be less than the cost of the project or combined projects, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of such deficit, which bonds, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued for the same purpose. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are issued, all surplus shall be paid into the sinking fund provided for the payment of principal and interest of such bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 32-3-10 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 32-3-10
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-3-10
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeding described in this article being in rem, no provision in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9 as to service shall be so construed as to invalidate the intent of the condemnor or as to delay the taking of the property or interest described in the declaration of taking and in the petition or in any manner as to delay the progress of the work for which the taking was made; and a substantial compliance with the provisions for service as heretofore set out in this article shall be deemed sufficient.

(a) The proceeding described in this article being in rem, no provision in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9 as to service shall be so construed as to invalidate the intent of the condemnor or as to delay the taking of the property or interest described in the declaration of taking and in the petition or in any manner as to delay the progress of the work for which the taking was made; and a substantial compliance with the provisions for service as heretofore set out in this article shall be deemed sufficient.

(b) At any stage of the cause before final verdict and judgment, the judge of the superior court may order such additional service to be made or such additional parties to be named as may be required by equity and justice; but this shall not be so construed as to invalidate the taking or delay the progress of the work.

(b) At any stage of the cause before final verdict and judgment, the judge of the superior court may order such additional service to be made or such additional parties to be named as may be required by equity and justice; but this shall not be so construed as to invalidate the taking or delay the progress of the work.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-48 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-48
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-48
Status: in_force

In and as an integral but independent part of the bond validation proceedings under this article, or separately, the authority is given the right to and privilege of a simultaneous or separate right of action or equitable bill against the state, the board, and the department for a declaratory adjudication of the validity and binding effect of all lease contracts whose rental income may be pledged or partially pledged to the benefit of any bonds being validated. In each instance of the exercise of this right the actual controversy shall be whether or not the purported contracts contested are in all respects good and sufficient, valid, and binding obligations of the board and department. Any citizens of the state may intervene in such actions and assert any ground of objection. It shall be incumbent upon the board and department to defend against an adjudication of such validity or be forever bound unto the authority and all succeeding to the rights of the authority thereafter. Such adjudications may be rendered as an integral but independent part of the judgment upon the validation issue with which they are contested or may be rendered separately.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-13 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-13
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-13
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Authority ” means the authority created by the MARTA Act and pursuant to a local constitutional amendment for purposes of establishing a metropolitan area system of public transportation set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008. 1

(1) “ Authority ” means the authority created by the MARTA Act and pursuant to a local constitutional amendment for purposes of establishing a metropolitan area system of public transportation set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008. 1

(2) “ Board ” means the board of directors of the authority.

(2) “ Board ” means the board of directors of the authority.

(3) “ City ” means the City of Atlanta.

(3) “ City ” means the City of Atlanta.

(4) “ MARTA Act ” means an Act known as the “Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,” approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended.

(4) “ MARTA Act ” means an Act known as the “Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,” approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended.

(5) “ Metropolitan area ” means the Counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett and the city.

(5) “ Metropolitan area ” means the Counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett and the city.

(6) “Qualified municipality” shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-110 .

(6) “Qualified municipality” shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-110 .

(7) “ Regional transit plan ” means the official multiyear plan for transit services and facilities adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 .

(7) “ Regional transit plan ” means the official multiyear plan for transit services and facilities adopted pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 .

1 See GA CONST App. 2.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-71 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-71
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-71
Status: in_force

(a) If the payment bond required by paragraph (2) of Code Section 32-4-69 is not taken, the county shall be liable to subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and other persons, as provided in Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for losses to them resulting from failure to take such bond.

(a) If the payment bond required by paragraph (2) of Code Section 32-4-69 is not taken, the county shall be liable to subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and other persons, as provided in Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for losses to them resulting from failure to take such bond.

(b) If the condition of bridge repair authorized by Code Section 32-4-70 to be added to the performance bond is not taken, the contracting county or counties shall be primarily liable for all injuries caused by reason of any defective bridge for damages occurring within seven years of the contractor's work on the bridge and its acceptance by the county or counties, provided that the county shall be discharged from all liability upon the inclusion in the performance bond of the aforesaid bridge repair condition.

(b) If the condition of bridge repair authorized by Code Section 32-4-70 to be added to the performance bond is not taken, the contracting county or counties shall be primarily liable for all injuries caused by reason of any defective bridge for damages occurring within seven years of the contractor's work on the bridge and its acceptance by the county or counties, provided that the county shall be discharged from all liability upon the inclusion in the performance bond of the aforesaid bridge repair condition.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to impose personal liability on the county governing authority.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to impose personal liability on the county governing authority.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-36 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-36
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-36
Status: in_force

Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority, under like restrictions, may issue interim receipts, interim certificates, or temporary bonds with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-117 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-117
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-117
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to lease by negotiation air rights over existing or proposed limited-access highways for development as commercial enterprises or activities. Prior to entering into any negotiations for the lease of such air rights, the department shall advertise its intent to negotiate the lease of such air rights at least once a week for four consecutive weeks in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or counties where the air rights to be leased are situated and in one or more legal organs in Fulton County. Any person, firm, or corporation leasing such air rights shall reimburse the department for all costs, including administrative costs, incurred by the department in connection with the negotiation of said lease. Furthermore, when two or more offers are received by the department for a lease of air rights, the highest responsible offer shall be accepted by the department. The department shall establish a minimum negotiated price, based upon competent appraisal; and the final negotiated amount shall not be less than this appraisal.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-242 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-242
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-242
Status: in_force

Any junkyard lawfully in existence on April 6, 1967, which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way and visible from the main traveled way of any public road on the interstate or primary system, shall, whenever feasible, be screened by the department if such road is on the state highway system, otherwise by the county or municipal government having jurisdiction, so as not to be visible from such public road. Such junkyards may be screened at locations either on the right of way of such public road or on property acquired by the department for that purpose outside such right of way. Whenever the commissioner determines that it is in the best interest of the state, the department may acquire, pursuant to any of the procedures for property acquisition set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, such property or interests therein outside existing public road rights of way as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of such junkyards.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-247 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-247
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-247
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this article or any lawful regulation promulgated pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day's presence of the offending junkyard shall be a separate offense.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this article or any lawful regulation promulgated pursuant to this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day's presence of the offending junkyard shall be a separate offense.

(b) State and local law enforcement officers shall assist department employees in enforcing this article or any lawful regulation promulgated pursuant thereto.

(b) State and local law enforcement officers shall assist department employees in enforcing this article or any lawful regulation promulgated pursuant thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-66 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-66
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-66
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the authority to prescribe rules and regulations as approved by the department for the operation of each project constructed under this article, including rules and regulations to ensure maximum use of such project. The authority is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations for the use and occupancy of the project as may be necessary and proper for the public's safety and convenience, for the preservation of its property, and for the collection of tolls.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-65 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-65
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-65
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 and of any other provision of law to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a county shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a week for two weeks in such newspaper wherein the county sheriff's sales are advertised or in such other newspapers or publications, or both, as will ensure adequate publicity, the first insertion to be two weeks prior to the opening of the sealed bids, the second to follow one week after the publication of the first insertion.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 and of any other provision of law to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a county shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a week for two weeks in such newspaper wherein the county sheriff's sales are advertised or in such other newspapers or publications, or both, as will ensure adequate publicity, the first insertion to be two weeks prior to the opening of the sealed bids, the second to follow one week after the publication of the first insertion.

(b) Such advertisement shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done; (2) The time allowed for performance; (3) The terms and time of payment; (4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained; (5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required; (6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids; (7) The right of the county to reject any one or all bids; and (8) Such further notice as the county may deem advisable as in the public interest.

(b) Such advertisement shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done;

(1) A description sufficient to enable the public to know the approximate extent and character of the work to be done;

(2) The time allowed for performance;

(2) The time allowed for performance;

(3) The terms and time of payment;

(3) The terms and time of payment;

(4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained;

(4) Where and under what conditions and costs the detailed plans and specifications and proposal forms may be obtained;

(5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required;

(5) The amount of the proposal guaranty, if one is required;

(6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids;

(6) The time and place for submission and opening of bids;

(7) The right of the county to reject any one or all bids; and

(7) The right of the county to reject any one or all bids; and

(8) Such further notice as the county may deem advisable as in the public interest.

(8) Such further notice as the county may deem advisable as in the public interest.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-87 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-87
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-87
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this part, the department is authorized, on behalf of the state, to enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation (as provided in Section 131 of Title 23 of the United States Code ) relating to the control of outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems, including the establishment of information centers at safety rest areas. The department is also authorized to take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of such agreements.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-21 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-21
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-21
Status: in_force

Whenever the board, or the commissioner when the board is not in session, deems it necessary and in the public interest to have a new or existing public road designated as part of the state highway system, whether as additional mileage or as part of a substitution or relocation, the board, by resolution, or the commissioner, by written notice to the board, may designate such road to be a part of the state highway system. If the road proposed to be designated is a part of either a county road system or a municipal street system, the department shall give written notice to the county or municipality of the effective date that such road shall become part of the state highway system. Any change on the state highway system by designation shall be recorded on the official map and in the written records of the state highway system, as provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 32-4-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 32-5-31 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 32-5-31
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-31
Status: in_force

In each calendar year, the board shall provide to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives a written report detailing the allocation of funding obligations among congressional districts pursuant to Code Section 32-5-30 for the fiscal year ending June 30 of that same calendar year. Such report shall include without limitation the annual funding obligations and the projected expenditures of funds for the five-year period and any and all documents or information indicating how the department intends to allocate the applicable state and federal funds among congressional districts as required by Code Section 32-5-30 or a detailed explanation of why the department is unable to allocate such funds as required.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-88 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-88
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-88
Status: in_force

Upon written request made by any county, city, corporation, partnership, association, person, or persons, the board is authorized to consider and to designate a specific area or areas as a defined area or areas, upon a showing having been made that the area in question contains directional signs, displays, or devices which were lawfully erected under state law in force at the time of erection and in existence on May 5, 1976, and which do not conform to the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (6) of Code Section 32-6-72 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 32-6-73 , and upon a further showing that such directional signs, displays, and devices provide directional information about goods and services in the specific interest of the traveling public and that their removal would work a substantial economic hardship in such defined area or areas.
O.C.G.A. § 32-6-130 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 32-6-130
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-6-130
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term “commercial driveway” means any private entrance, exit, ramp, tunnel, bridge, side road, or other vehicular passageway to any property used for commercial purposes, except a farm or a dwelling house not exceeding a four-family capacity, and leading to or from any public road on the state highway system.
O.C.G.A. § 32-5-27-1 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 32-5-27-1
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-27.1
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the requirements contained in Code Section 32-5-27 , the department shall annually prepare and submit to the General Assembly, for approval by the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, a ten-year strategic plan that outlines the use of department resources for the upcoming fiscal years.

(a) In addition to the requirements contained in Code Section 32-5-27 , the department shall annually prepare and submit to the General Assembly, for approval by the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, a ten-year strategic plan that outlines the use of department resources for the upcoming fiscal years.

(b) The Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation shall approve the plan and may make recommendations to the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations for their consideration in developing the budget.

(b) The Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation shall approve the plan and may make recommendations to the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Appropriations for their consideration in developing the budget.

(c) Such plan shall identify at least the following categories and establish a target percentage of resources to be expended and the respective fund sources in each of the following areas: (1) Construction of new highway projects; (2) Maintenance of existing infrastructure; (3) Bridge repairs and replacement; (4) Safety enhancements; and (5) Administrative expenses.

(c) Such plan shall identify at least the following categories and establish a target percentage of resources to be expended and the respective fund sources in each of the following areas:

(1) Construction of new highway projects;

(1) Construction of new highway projects;

(2) Maintenance of existing infrastructure;

(2) Maintenance of existing infrastructure;

(3) Bridge repairs and replacement;

(3) Bridge repairs and replacement;

(4) Safety enhancements; and

(4) Safety enhancements; and

(5) Administrative expenses.

(5) Administrative expenses.

(d) Priority shall be given to expenditure of available resources for maintenance, expansion, and improvement of highway infrastructure in the areas of this state most impacted by traffic congestion and to areas of this state in need of highway infrastructure to aid in attracting economic development to the area.

(d) Priority shall be given to expenditure of available resources for maintenance, expansion, and improvement of highway infrastructure in the areas of this state most impacted by traffic congestion and to areas of this state in need of highway infrastructure to aid in attracting economic development to the area.

(e) Such plan shall also bring forward all efficiencies found within the bureaucracy of the department and how those funds have been redirected to road construction.

(e) Such plan shall also bring forward all efficiencies found within the bureaucracy of the department and how those funds have been redirected to road construction.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-66 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-66
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-66
Status: in_force

In order to establish a list of reliable persons qualified to bid on a department contract or to subcontract with such persons and to ensure that the contract may be awarded to the lowest reliable bidder, the department may adopt and publish in print or electronically uniform and reasonable rules and regulations which may include but not be limited to the following:

(1) A requirement that every contractor desiring to be qualified to bid or subcontract file with the department an application including, among other information: a financial statement; a complete questionnaire regarding the contractor's organization and the work performed by such contractor; and a statement of equipment owned or leased by such contractor;

(1) A requirement that every contractor desiring to be qualified to bid or subcontract file with the department an application including, among other information: a financial statement; a complete questionnaire regarding the contractor's organization and the work performed by such contractor; and a statement of equipment owned or leased by such contractor;

(2) Conditions under which a contractor or subcontractor may become disqualified to bid or to subcontract;

(2) Conditions under which a contractor or subcontractor may become disqualified to bid or to subcontract;

(3) Procedures for assigning maximum capacity ratings to contractors and subcontractors; and

(3) Procedures for assigning maximum capacity ratings to contractors and subcontractors; and

(4) Provisions for waiving prequalification of contractors for construction of specialty items. For the purpose of this paragraph, “specialty items” means work that requires highly specialized knowledge, craftsmanship, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid on the contract as a whole.

(4) Provisions for waiving prequalification of contractors for construction of specialty items. For the purpose of this paragraph, “specialty items” means work that requires highly specialized knowledge, craftsmanship, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid on the contract as a whole.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-118 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 32-4-118
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-4-118
Status: reserved

Notwithstanding any provisions of Code Section 36-39-11 to the contrary, where a contract has been let for bid, the municipality, by resolution entered in its minutes, shall award the contract to the lowest reliable bidder, provided that the municipality shall have the right to reject any and all such bids whether such right is reserved in the public notice or not and, in such case, may readvertise, perform the work itself, or abandon the project.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-63 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-63
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-63
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have full authority to execute contracts and authority lease agreements on behalf of the department whenever such contracts or agreements have been approved in accordance with this title.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-4 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-4
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-4
Status: in_force

In order to provide information in the specific interest of the traveling public, the department is authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas and to establish information centers at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the state and providing such other information as may be considered desirable.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-103 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-103
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-103
Status: in_force

Any holders of revenue bonds issued under this article or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, any duly appointed receiver of such bonds or coupons, and any indenture trustee for bondholders, except to the extent the rights given in this Code section may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of Georgia or granted in this Code section or under such resolution or trust indentures and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this article or by such resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the authority or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collection of revenues, tolls, and other charges for the use of the project or projects. No holder of any such bond or receiver or indenture trustee thereof shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state to pay any such bond or the interest thereon or to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the state; nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 32-2-40 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-2-40
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-2-40
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of transportation shall be the chief executive officer of the department.

(a) The commissioner of transportation shall be the chief executive officer of the department.

(b) The commissioner, his successor, and each succeeding commissioner thereafter shall be selected by a vote of the majority of the total number of members of the board. At the time of said vote, the board shall stipulate the term the commissioner shall serve, and said commissioner shall serve during the stipulated term and until his successor is selected by the board and duly qualified. The board shall stipulate one of the following to be the term of the commissioner: (1) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the board; or (2) The commissioner shall serve any term specified by the board up to and including a maximum of four years; however, the board shall not specify a term of office that extends beyond the end of the term of the Governor in office at the time the commissioner's term is scheduled to begin.

(b) The commissioner, his successor, and each succeeding commissioner thereafter shall be selected by a vote of the majority of the total number of members of the board. At the time of said vote, the board shall stipulate the term the commissioner shall serve, and said commissioner shall serve during the stipulated term and until his successor is selected by the board and duly qualified. The board shall stipulate one of the following to be the term of the commissioner:

(1) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the board; or

(1) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the board; or

(2) The commissioner shall serve any term specified by the board up to and including a maximum of four years; however, the board shall not specify a term of office that extends beyond the end of the term of the Governor in office at the time the commissioner's term is scheduled to begin.

(2) The commissioner shall serve any term specified by the board up to and including a maximum of four years; however, the board shall not specify a term of office that extends beyond the end of the term of the Governor in office at the time the commissioner's term is scheduled to begin.

(c) If the board stipulates that the commissioner shall serve under the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon a vote of the majority of the total members of the board, the commissioner shall be subject to removal by the board for just cause after reasonable notice, copy of charge, hearing, and opportunity for presentation of evidence. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the commissioner by reason of resignation, removal, death, or permanent incapacity and inability to perform the duties of the office, the deputy commissioner shall become acting commissioner to serve until such time as the board at any regular or called meeting selects a new commissioner to fill the unexpired term of office created by such vacancy.

(c) If the board stipulates that the commissioner shall serve under the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon a vote of the majority of the total members of the board, the commissioner shall be subject to removal by the board for just cause after reasonable notice, copy of charge, hearing, and opportunity for presentation of evidence. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the commissioner by reason of resignation, removal, death, or permanent incapacity and inability to perform the duties of the office, the deputy commissioner shall become acting commissioner to serve until such time as the board at any regular or called meeting selects a new commissioner to fill the unexpired term of office created by such vacancy.

(d) The commissioner shall qualify, upon selection, by executing a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state and payable to the Governor and his successors in office, such bond to be approved by the Governor and conditioned on the faithful discharge of his duties as commissioner. The premium of such bond shall be paid from funds of the department.

(d) The commissioner shall qualify, upon selection, by executing a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state and payable to the Governor and his successors in office, such bond to be approved by the Governor and conditioned on the faithful discharge of his duties as commissioner. The premium of such bond shall be paid from funds of the department.

(e) The commissioner shall devote full time and attention to the duties and responsibilities of his office. No person who serves as commissioner shall be eligible, except as hereinafter provided in this subsection, to qualify as a candidate in any primary, special, or general election for any state or federal elective office nor to hold any such office, except as hereinafter provided in this subsection, during the time he serves as commissioner and for a period of 12 months after the date he ceases to serve as commissioner. However, nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent the commissioner from being appointed to any other office nor disqualify him from running in any election to succeed himself in any office to which he was appointed nor to hold such office in the event he is elected thereto and otherwise qualified therefor; provided, however, that the commissioner shall resign as commissioner of transportation before accepting any such appointive office.

(e) The commissioner shall devote full time and attention to the duties and responsibilities of his office. No person who serves as commissioner shall be eligible, except as hereinafter provided in this subsection, to qualify as a candidate in any primary, special, or general election for any state or federal elective office nor to hold any such office, except as hereinafter provided in this subsection, during the time he serves as commissioner and for a period of 12 months after the date he ceases to serve as commissioner. However, nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent the commissioner from being appointed to any other office nor disqualify him from running in any election to succeed himself in any office to which he was appointed nor to hold such office in the event he is elected thereto and otherwise qualified therefor; provided, however, that the commissioner shall resign as commissioner of transportation before accepting any such appointive office.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-91 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-91
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-91
Status: in_force

The authority may authorize by resolution the following: the obtaining of loans; the issuance and sale of notes; and the issuance and sale of bonds. The foregoing obligations may be offered at public or private sale in such manner and for such interest rate and at such price as the authority may determine to be in the best interests of the authority and the state, provided that any offering is subject to the review and approval of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 32-9-5 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 32-9-5
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-9-5
Status: in_force

Subject to general appropriations for such purposes, the department, pursuant to its rules and regulations, is authorized, alone or in cooperation with counties, municipalities, authorities, state agencies, or private or public entities, to participate in the establishment and operation of ride-sharing programs. A ride-sharing program is an undertaking designed to encourage safe and adequate transportation by increasing the number of person-trips per vehicle, regardless of the type of vehicle.
O.C.G.A. § 32-10-107 — GA Code / Title 32 / Chapter 10 / Section 32-10-107
Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-10-107
Status: in_force

Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the “Revenue Bond Law.” The petition for validation for conduit bonds issued pursuant to paragraph (8) of Code Section 32-10-63 shall also make any person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or other type of private entity a party defendant to such action, if such person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or other type of private entity has contracted or will contract with the authority to provide funds for the repayment of revenue bonds which are to be issued and are sought to be validated. The bonds, when validated, and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to the validity of such bonds and against the authority and against all other persons or entities, regardless of whether such persons or entities were parties to such validation proceedings.