O.C.G.A. § 50-12-132 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-132
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-132
Status: in_force

The commission shall:

(1) Provide, based upon the collective knowledge and experience of its members, assistance and advice to public and private schools, colleges, and universities with respect to the implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs;

(1) Provide, based upon the collective knowledge and experience of its members, assistance and advice to public and private schools, colleges, and universities with respect to the implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs;

(2) Meet with appropriate education officials and other interested public and private organizations, including service organizations, for the purpose of providing information, planning, coordination, or modification of courses of study or programs dealing with the subject of the Holocaust;

(2) Meet with appropriate education officials and other interested public and private organizations, including service organizations, for the purpose of providing information, planning, coordination, or modification of courses of study or programs dealing with the subject of the Holocaust;

(3) Survey and catalogue the extent of Holocaust and genocide education presently being incorporated into the curricula and taught in the educational system of this state;

(3) Survey and catalogue the extent of Holocaust and genocide education presently being incorporated into the curricula and taught in the educational system of this state;

(4) Inventory those Holocaust memorials, exhibits, and resources which could be incorporated into courses of study or programs at various locations and other educational agencies for the development and implementation of Holocaust and genocide education programs. In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission shall be authorized to contact and cooperate with existing Holocaust and genocide public or private nonprofit resource organizations and may act as a liaison concerning Holocaust and genocide education to members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and other national and international Holocaust agencies;

(4) Inventory those Holocaust memorials, exhibits, and resources which could be incorporated into courses of study or programs at various locations and other educational agencies for the development and implementation of Holocaust and genocide education programs. In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission shall be authorized to contact and cooperate with existing Holocaust and genocide public or private nonprofit resource organizations and may act as a liaison concerning Holocaust and genocide education to members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and other national and international Holocaust agencies;

(5) Compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their verifiable knowledge and experiences in classrooms, seminars, and workshops on the subject of the Holocaust. Such volunteers may be survivors of the Holocaust, liberators of concentration camps, scholars, members of the clergy, community relations professionals, and other persons who, by virtue of their experience, education, or interest, have experience with the Holocaust;

(5) Compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their verifiable knowledge and experiences in classrooms, seminars, and workshops on the subject of the Holocaust. Such volunteers may be survivors of the Holocaust, liberators of concentration camps, scholars, members of the clergy, community relations professionals, and other persons who, by virtue of their experience, education, or interest, have experience with the Holocaust;

(6) Coordinate events memorializing the Holocaust and seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance public awareness of the significance of the Holocaust;

(6) Coordinate events memorializing the Holocaust and seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance public awareness of the significance of the Holocaust;

(7) Prepare reports for the Governor and the General Assembly regarding its findings and recommendations to facilitate the inclusion of Holocaust studies and special programs memorializing the Holocaust in educational systems in this state; and

(7) Prepare reports for the Governor and the General Assembly regarding its findings and recommendations to facilitate the inclusion of Holocaust studies and special programs memorializing the Holocaust in educational systems in this state; and

(8) Appoint advisory committees to advise the commission on the fulfillment of its duties.

(8) Appoint advisory committees to advise the commission on the fulfillment of its duties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-100 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-100
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-100
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to permit local political subdivisions, on an optional basis, to purchase their supplies through the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-123 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-123
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-123
Status: in_force

There is created an advisory council to the department to be composed of representatives of designated small business enterprises to be named as follows: five by the Governor, two each by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the commissioner of administrative services to serve ex officio as chairman of the council. The members of the council shall serve without compensation. The council shall meet at least once monthly, or more often when necessary, at the call of the chairman in consultation with the commissioner of administrative services or his designee who shall also serve without additional compensation as executive director of the council.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-61 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-61
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-61
Status: in_force

In order to encourage economic development and attract technology enabled growth in Georgia, the Department of Community Affairs shall, with the assistance of the Department of Economic Development, create and administer the “Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site Designation Program.” Such program shall designate facilities and developments that offer broadband services at a rate of not less than 1 gigabit per second in the downstream to end users that can be accessed for business, education, health care, government, and other public purposes as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Atlanta-region Transit Link ‘ATL' Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Authority ” means the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(1) “ Authority ” means the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority.

(2) “ Bond ” includes any revenue bond, bond, note, or other obligation.

(2) “ Bond ” includes any revenue bond, bond, note, or other obligation.

(3) “ Clean Air Act ” means the federal Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 and codified at 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 7401 through 7671q .

(3) “ Clean Air Act ” means the federal Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 and codified at 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 7401 through 7671q .

(4) “ Cost of project ” or “ cost of any project ” means: (A) All costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, assembly, installation, modification, renovation, extension, rehabilitation, operation, or maintenance incurred in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or any part thereof; (B) All costs of real property or rights in property, fixtures, or personal property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or for any facilities related thereto, including but not limited to the cost of all land, interests in land, estates for years, easements, rights, improvements, water rights, and connections for utility services; the cost of fees, franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates; the cost of securing any such franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, or certificates; the cost of preparation of any application therefor; and the cost of all fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, and other property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (C) All financing charges, bond insurance or other credit enhancement fee, and loan or loan guarantee fees and all interest on revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority which accrue or are paid prior to and during the period of construction of a project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and during such additional period as the authority may reasonably determine to be necessary to place such project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation; (D) All costs of engineering, surveying, planning, environmental assessments, financial analyses, and architectural, legal, and accounting services and all expenses incurred by engineers, surveyors, planners, environmental scientists, fiscal analysts, architects, attorneys, accountants, and any other necessary technical personnel in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other obligations for such project, facility, or undertaking; (E) All expenses for inspection of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (F) All fees of fiscal agents, paying agents, and trustees for bond owners under any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture of trust, or similar instrument or agreement; all expenses incurred by any such fiscal agents, paying agents, bond registrar, and trustees; and all other costs and expenses incurred relative to the issuance of any bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority, including bond insurance or credit enhancement fee; (G) All fees of any type charged by the authority in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (H) All expenses of or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (I) All costs of plans and specifications for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (J) All costs of title insurance and examinations of title with respect to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority; (K) Repayment of any loans for the advance payment of any part of any of the foregoing costs, including interest thereon and any other expenses of such loans; (L) Administrative expenses of the authority and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the financing thereof or the placing of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation; and (M) The establishment of a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, or such other funds or reserves as the authority may approve with respect to the financing and operation of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and as may be authorized by any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture, or trust or similar instrument or agreement pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority may be authorized. Any cost, obligation, or expense incurred for any of the purposes specified in this paragraph shall be a part of the cost of the project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority or as otherwise authorized by this chapter.

(4) “ Cost of project ” or “ cost of any project ” means:

(A) All costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, assembly, installation, modification, renovation, extension, rehabilitation, operation, or maintenance incurred in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or any part thereof;

(A) All costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, assembly, installation, modification, renovation, extension, rehabilitation, operation, or maintenance incurred in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or any part thereof;

(B) All costs of real property or rights in property, fixtures, or personal property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or for any facilities related thereto, including but not limited to the cost of all land, interests in land, estates for years, easements, rights, improvements, water rights, and connections for utility services; the cost of fees, franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates; the cost of securing any such franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, or certificates; the cost of preparation of any application therefor; and the cost of all fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, and other property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(B) All costs of real property or rights in property, fixtures, or personal property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or for any facilities related thereto, including but not limited to the cost of all land, interests in land, estates for years, easements, rights, improvements, water rights, and connections for utility services; the cost of fees, franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates; the cost of securing any such franchises, permits, approvals, licenses, or certificates; the cost of preparation of any application therefor; and the cost of all fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, and other property used in or in connection with or necessary for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(C) All financing charges, bond insurance or other credit enhancement fee, and loan or loan guarantee fees and all interest on revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority which accrue or are paid prior to and during the period of construction of a project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and during such additional period as the authority may reasonably determine to be necessary to place such project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation;

(C) All financing charges, bond insurance or other credit enhancement fee, and loan or loan guarantee fees and all interest on revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority which accrue or are paid prior to and during the period of construction of a project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and during such additional period as the authority may reasonably determine to be necessary to place such project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation;

(D) All costs of engineering, surveying, planning, environmental assessments, financial analyses, and architectural, legal, and accounting services and all expenses incurred by engineers, surveyors, planners, environmental scientists, fiscal analysts, architects, attorneys, accountants, and any other necessary technical personnel in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other obligations for such project, facility, or undertaking;

(D) All costs of engineering, surveying, planning, environmental assessments, financial analyses, and architectural, legal, and accounting services and all expenses incurred by engineers, surveyors, planners, environmental scientists, fiscal analysts, architects, attorneys, accountants, and any other necessary technical personnel in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other obligations for such project, facility, or undertaking;

(E) All expenses for inspection of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(E) All expenses for inspection of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(F) All fees of fiscal agents, paying agents, and trustees for bond owners under any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture of trust, or similar instrument or agreement; all expenses incurred by any such fiscal agents, paying agents, bond registrar, and trustees; and all other costs and expenses incurred relative to the issuance of any bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority, including bond insurance or credit enhancement fee;

(F) All fees of fiscal agents, paying agents, and trustees for bond owners under any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture of trust, or similar instrument or agreement; all expenses incurred by any such fiscal agents, paying agents, bond registrar, and trustees; and all other costs and expenses incurred relative to the issuance of any bonds, revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority, including bond insurance or credit enhancement fee;

(G) All fees of any type charged by the authority in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(G) All fees of any type charged by the authority in connection with any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(H) All expenses of or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(H) All expenses of or incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(I) All costs of plans and specifications for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(I) All costs of plans and specifications for any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(J) All costs of title insurance and examinations of title with respect to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(J) All costs of title insurance and examinations of title with respect to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority;

(K) Repayment of any loans for the advance payment of any part of any of the foregoing costs, including interest thereon and any other expenses of such loans;

(K) Repayment of any loans for the advance payment of any part of any of the foregoing costs, including interest thereon and any other expenses of such loans;

(L) Administrative expenses of the authority and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the financing thereof or the placing of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation; and

(L) Administrative expenses of the authority and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority or the financing thereof or the placing of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority in operation; and

(M) The establishment of a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, or such other funds or reserves as the authority may approve with respect to the financing and operation of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and as may be authorized by any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture, or trust or similar instrument or agreement pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority may be authorized.

(M) The establishment of a fund or funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and replacement reserve, or such other funds or reserves as the authority may approve with respect to the financing and operation of any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and as may be authorized by any bond resolution, trust agreement, indenture, or trust or similar instrument or agreement pursuant to the provisions of which the issuance of any revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority may be authorized.

Any cost, obligation, or expense incurred for any of the purposes specified in this paragraph shall be a part of the cost of the project, facility, or undertaking of the authority and may be paid or reimbursed as such out of the proceeds of revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority or as otherwise authorized by this chapter.

(5) “ County ” means any county created under the Constitution or laws of this state.

(5) “ County ” means any county created under the Constitution or laws of this state.

(6) “ Facility ” shall have the same meaning as “project.”

(6) “ Facility ” shall have the same meaning as “project.”

(7) “ Local government ” or “ local governing authority ” means any municipal corporation or county or any state or local authority, board, or political subdivision created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of this state.

(7) “ Local government ” or “ local governing authority ” means any municipal corporation or county or any state or local authority, board, or political subdivision created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of this state.

(8) “ May ” means permission and not command.

(8) “ May ” means permission and not command.

(9) “ Metropolitan planning organization ” means the forum for cooperative transportation decision making for a metropolitan planning area.

(9) “ Metropolitan planning organization ” means the forum for cooperative transportation decision making for a metropolitan planning area.

(10) “ Metropolitan transportation plan ” means the official intermodal transportation plan that is developed and adopted through the metropolitan transportation planning process for a metropolitan planning area.

(10) “ Metropolitan transportation plan ” means the official intermodal transportation plan that is developed and adopted through the metropolitan transportation planning process for a metropolitan planning area.

(11) “ Municipal corporation ” or “ municipality ” means any city or town in this state.

(11) “ Municipal corporation ” or “ municipality ” means any city or town in this state.

(12) “ Obligation ” means any bond, revenue bond, note, lease, contract, evidence of indebtedness, debt, or other obligation of the authority, the state, or local governments which is authorized to be issued under this chapter or under the Constitution or other laws of this state, including refunding bonds.

(12) “ Obligation ” means any bond, revenue bond, note, lease, contract, evidence of indebtedness, debt, or other obligation of the authority, the state, or local governments which is authorized to be issued under this chapter or under the Constitution or other laws of this state, including refunding bonds.

(13) “ Office of profit or trust under the state ” means any office created by or under the provisions of the Constitution, but does not include elected officials of county or local governments.

(13) “ Office of profit or trust under the state ” means any office created by or under the provisions of the Constitution, but does not include elected officials of county or local governments.

(14) “ Project ” means the acquisition, construction, installation, modification, renovation, repair, extension, renewal, replacement, or rehabilitation of land, interest in land, buildings, structures, facilities, or other improvements and the acquisition, installation, modification, renovation, repair, extension, renewal, replacement, rehabilitation, or furnishing of fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other property of any nature whatsoever used on, in, or in connection with any such land, interest in land, building, structure, facility, or other improvement, all for the essential public purpose of providing facilities and services to meet transit needs and environmental standards and to aid in the accomplishment of the purposes of the authority.

(14) “ Project ” means the acquisition, construction, installation, modification, renovation, repair, extension, renewal, replacement, or rehabilitation of land, interest in land, buildings, structures, facilities, or other improvements and the acquisition, installation, modification, renovation, repair, extension, renewal, replacement, rehabilitation, or furnishing of fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other property of any nature whatsoever used on, in, or in connection with any such land, interest in land, building, structure, facility, or other improvement, all for the essential public purpose of providing facilities and services to meet transit needs and environmental standards and to aid in the accomplishment of the purposes of the authority.

(15) “ Regional transit plan ” means the official multiyear plan adopted by the authority for the provision of transit services throughout the jurisdiction of the authority pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 .

(15) “ Regional transit plan ” means the official multiyear plan adopted by the authority for the provision of transit services throughout the jurisdiction of the authority pursuant to Code Section 50-39-12 .

(16) “ Revenue bond ” includes any bond, note, or other obligation payable from revenues derived from any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority.

(16) “ Revenue bond ” includes any bond, note, or other obligation payable from revenues derived from any project, facility, or undertaking of the authority.

(17) “ State implementation plan ” means the portion or portions of an applicable implementation plan approved or promulgated, or the most recent revision thereof, under Sections 110, 301(d), and 175A of the Clean Air Act.

(17) “ State implementation plan ” means the portion or portions of an applicable implementation plan approved or promulgated, or the most recent revision thereof, under Sections 110, 301(d), and 175A of the Clean Air Act.

(18) “ Transit ” means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity.

(18) “ Transit ” means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity.

(19) “ Transportation improvement program ” means a staged, multiyear, intermodal program as defined in 23 C.F.R. Section 450.104 and consisting of transportation projects which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan.

(19) “ Transportation improvement program ” means a staged, multiyear, intermodal program as defined in 23 C.F.R. Section 450.104 and consisting of transportation projects which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan.

(20) “Undertaking” shall have the same meaning as the term “project.”

(20) “Undertaking” shall have the same meaning as the term “project.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-12
Status: in_force

(a) In consultation with the metropolitan planning organization, as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-242 , which jurisdiction is located wholly or partially within the jurisdiction of the authority, the authority shall develop, annually review, and amend, as necessary, a regional transit plan. Such plan shall include, but not be limited to, transit projects based upon a region-wide approach to the provision of transit services through buses and rail, the establishment of multimodal stations within the jurisdiction of the authority, enhancement of connectivity throughout the region, cost-effective expansion of existing transit systems, and the coordination of schedules and methods of payment for transit service providers. In developing such plan, the authority may consider both macro level planning in order to efficiently coordinate transit services across jurisdictional lines, as well as micro level planning of services being delivered by local governments and transit service operators, including the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, in order to ensure continuation of current services or routes. Such plan shall provide that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall serve as the sole operator of any system of transportation which utilizes heavy rail within the jurisdiction of the authority.

(a) In consultation with the metropolitan planning organization, as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-242 , which jurisdiction is located wholly or partially within the jurisdiction of the authority, the authority shall develop, annually review, and amend, as necessary, a regional transit plan. Such plan shall include, but not be limited to, transit projects based upon a region-wide approach to the provision of transit services through buses and rail, the establishment of multimodal stations within the jurisdiction of the authority, enhancement of connectivity throughout the region, cost-effective expansion of existing transit systems, and the coordination of schedules and methods of payment for transit service providers. In developing such plan, the authority may consider both macro level planning in order to efficiently coordinate transit services across jurisdictional lines, as well as micro level planning of services being delivered by local governments and transit service operators, including the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, in order to ensure continuation of current services or routes. Such plan shall provide that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall serve as the sole operator of any system of transportation which utilizes heavy rail within the jurisdiction of the authority.

(b) The plan developed pursuant to this Code section shall include, at a minimum, a six year and 20 year component which shall reflect the federal priorities set forth in 23 U.S.C. Section 134(i)(2)(A)(ii) and 23 U.S.C. Section 134(j)(2)(A) and shall serve as the plans to be submitted for federal funding pursuant to such federal requirements.

(b) The plan developed pursuant to this Code section shall include, at a minimum, a six year and 20 year component which shall reflect the federal priorities set forth in 23 U.S.C. Section 134(i)(2)(A)(ii) and 23 U.S.C. Section 134(j)(2)(A) and shall serve as the plans to be submitted for federal funding pursuant to such federal requirements.

(c) In addition to amendments made to the plan developed pursuant to this Code section upon the initiative of the authority based upon changing conditions, the authority may amend the plan upon request from a local governing authority to include a certain project or assist with a specific transit need.

(c) In addition to amendments made to the plan developed pursuant to this Code section upon the initiative of the authority based upon changing conditions, the authority may amend the plan upon request from a local governing authority to include a certain project or assist with a specific transit need.

(d) Such plan shall further include the creation of a unified logo and brand to encompass all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall include the acronym “ATL.” On and after January 1, 2023, all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority shall utilize such logo and brand as a prominent feature upon any property used for the purpose of transit.

(d) Such plan shall further include the creation of a unified logo and brand to encompass all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall include the acronym “ATL.” On and after January 1, 2023, all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority shall utilize such logo and brand as a prominent feature upon any property used for the purpose of transit.
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-11
Status: in_force

(a) Any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the authority with a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company inside or outside this state. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the authority from any source and any proceeds which may derive from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon.

(a) Any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement or indenture made by the authority with a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company inside or outside this state. Such trust agreement or indenture may pledge or assign all revenue, receipts, and earnings to be received by the authority from any source and any proceeds which may derive from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon.

(b) The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including the right of appointment of a receiver on default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, and charges pertaining to any loan, any overdue principal and interest on any loan, any overdue principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the authority.

(b) The resolution providing for the issuance of bonds and such trust agreement or indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including the right of appointment of a receiver on default in the payment of any principal or interest obligation and the right of any receiver or trustee to enforce collection of any rates, fees, and charges pertaining to any loan, any overdue principal and interest on any loan, any overdue principal of and interest on all bonds in the issue, all costs of collection, and all other costs reasonably necessary to accomplish the collection of such sums in the event of any default of the authority.

(c) Such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties to the authority regarding the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. In addition, such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of any facility or capital improvements constructed or acquired with loan proceeds.

(c) Such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants setting forth the duties to the authority regarding the custody, safeguarding, and application of all funds of the authority, including any proceeds derived from the disposition of any real or personal property of the authority or proceeds of insurance carried thereon. In addition, such resolution, trust agreement, or indenture may include covenants providing for the operation, maintenance, repair, and insurance of any facility or capital improvements constructed or acquired with loan proceeds.

(d) All expenses incurred in carrying out any trust agreement or indenture under this Code section may be treated as a part of the cost of financing and administering the loans that will be funded or acquired with the proceeds of the bonds governed by such trust agreement or indenture.

(d) All expenses incurred in carrying out any trust agreement or indenture under this Code section may be treated as a part of the cost of financing and administering the loans that will be funded or acquired with the proceeds of the bonds governed by such trust agreement or indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Agency ” means each state board, bureau, commission, department, activity, or officer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases, except the General Assembly; the judiciary; the Governor; the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the State Financing and Investment Commission; the State Properties Commission; the Board of Bar Examiners; the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; the State Board of Workers' Compensation; all public authorities except as otherwise expressly provided by law; the State Personnel Board; the Department of Administrative Services or commissioner of administrative services; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; the Department of Labor when conducting hearings related to unemployment benefits or overpayments of unemployment benefits; the Department of Revenue when conducting hearings relating to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or bona fide coin operated amusement machines or any violations relating thereto; the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation; any school, college, hospital, or other such educational, eleemosynary, or charitable institution; or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this state. Such term shall include the State Board of Education and Department of Education, subject to the following qualifications: (A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and (B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect.

(1) “ Agency ” means each state board, bureau, commission, department, activity, or officer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases, except the General Assembly; the judiciary; the Governor; the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the State Financing and Investment Commission; the State Properties Commission; the Board of Bar Examiners; the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; the State Board of Workers' Compensation; all public authorities except as otherwise expressly provided by law; the State Personnel Board; the Department of Administrative Services or commissioner of administrative services; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; the Department of Labor when conducting hearings related to unemployment benefits or overpayments of unemployment benefits; the Department of Revenue when conducting hearings relating to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or bona fide coin operated amusement machines or any violations relating thereto; the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation; any school, college, hospital, or other such educational, eleemosynary, or charitable institution; or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this state. Such term shall include the State Board of Education and Department of Education, subject to the following qualifications:

(A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and

(A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and

(B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect.

(B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect.

(2) “ Contested case ” means a proceeding, including, but not restricted to, rate making, price fixing, and licensing, in which the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party are required by law to be determined by an agency after an opportunity for hearing.

(2) “ Contested case ” means a proceeding, including, but not restricted to, rate making, price fixing, and licensing, in which the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party are required by law to be determined by an agency after an opportunity for hearing.

(2.1) “ Electronic ” means, without limitation, analog, digital, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, chemical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, electrochemical, or other similar means.

(2.1) “ Electronic ” means, without limitation, analog, digital, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, chemical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, electrochemical, or other similar means.

(3) “ License ” means the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of permission required by law, but it does not include a license required solely for revenue purposes. “Licensing” includes the agency process respecting the grant, denial, renewal, revocation, suspension, annulment, withdrawal, or amendment of a license.

(3) “ License ” means the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of permission required by law, but it does not include a license required solely for revenue purposes. “Licensing” includes the agency process respecting the grant, denial, renewal, revocation, suspension, annulment, withdrawal, or amendment of a license.

(3.1) “ Mailed ” includes electronic means of communication.

(3.1) “ Mailed ” includes electronic means of communication.

(3.2) “ Mailing list ” includes electronic means of distribution.

(3.2) “ Mailing list ” includes electronic means of distribution.

(4) “ Party ” means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party.

(4) “ Party ” means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party.

(5) “ Person ” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency.

(5) “ Person ” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency.

(5.1) “ Record ” means information created, transmitted, received, or stored either in human perceivable form or in a form that is retrievable in human perceivable form.

(5.1) “ Record ” means information created, transmitted, received, or stored either in human perceivable form or in a form that is retrievable in human perceivable form.

(6) “ Rule ” means each agency regulation, standard, or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any agency. The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but does not include the following: (A) Statements concerning only the internal management of an agency and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the public; (B) Declaratory rulings issued pursuant to Code Section 50-13-11 ; (C) Intra-agency memoranda; (D) Statements of policy or interpretations that are made in the decision of a contested case; (E) Rules concerning the use or creation of public roads or facilities, which rules are communicated to the public by use of signs or symbols; (F) Rules which relate to the acquiring, sale, development, and management of the property, both real and personal, of the state or of an agency; (G) Rules which relate to contracts for the purchases and sales of goods and services by the state or of an agency; (H) Rules which relate to the employment, compensation, tenure, terms, retirement, or regulation of the employees of the state or of an agency; (I) Rules relating to loans, grants, and benefits by the state or of an agency; or (J) The approval or prescription for the future of rates or prices.

(6) “ Rule ” means each agency regulation, standard, or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any agency. The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but does not include the following:

(A) Statements concerning only the internal management of an agency and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the public;

(A) Statements concerning only the internal management of an agency and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the public;

(B) Declaratory rulings issued pursuant to Code Section 50-13-11 ;

(B) Declaratory rulings issued pursuant to Code Section 50-13-11 ;

(C) Intra-agency memoranda;

(C) Intra-agency memoranda;

(D) Statements of policy or interpretations that are made in the decision of a contested case;

(D) Statements of policy or interpretations that are made in the decision of a contested case;

(E) Rules concerning the use or creation of public roads or facilities, which rules are communicated to the public by use of signs or symbols;

(E) Rules concerning the use or creation of public roads or facilities, which rules are communicated to the public by use of signs or symbols;

(F) Rules which relate to the acquiring, sale, development, and management of the property, both real and personal, of the state or of an agency;

(F) Rules which relate to the acquiring, sale, development, and management of the property, both real and personal, of the state or of an agency;

(G) Rules which relate to contracts for the purchases and sales of goods and services by the state or of an agency;

(G) Rules which relate to contracts for the purchases and sales of goods and services by the state or of an agency;

(H) Rules which relate to the employment, compensation, tenure, terms, retirement, or regulation of the employees of the state or of an agency;

(H) Rules which relate to the employment, compensation, tenure, terms, retirement, or regulation of the employees of the state or of an agency;

(I) Rules relating to loans, grants, and benefits by the state or of an agency; or

(I) Rules relating to loans, grants, and benefits by the state or of an agency; or

(J) The approval or prescription for the future of rates or prices.

(J) The approval or prescription for the future of rates or prices.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-104 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-104
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-104
Status: in_force

The Western and Atlantic Railroad (the corporation existing by virtue of the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property from the State of Georgia by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, made March 4, 1968) is authorized and empowered to acquire by condemnation the title to all such real estate and other property as may be necessary or proper for the construction or maintenance of main line tracks, sidetracks, spur tracks, passing tracks, stations or station facilities, shops, section houses, pumping houses, roundhouses, pipelines, signal telegraph or telephone lines, or for the maintenance of the track or tracks of the railroad or other railroad uses, in connection with the maintenance or operation of the Western and Atlantic Railroad properties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-120 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-120
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-120
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Rural Economic Development Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-60 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-60
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-60
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “ broadband services ” means the provision of access to the internet or computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-97 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-97
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-97
Status: in_force

The division may make certified copies under seal of any records or any preservation duplicates transferred or deposited in the Georgia State Archives or the records center or may make reproductions of such records. The certified copies or reproductions, when signed by the director of the division, shall have the same force and effect as if made by the agency from which the records were received. The division may establish and charge reasonable fees for such services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-222 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-222
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-222
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall direct the distribution of any appropriated funds to the governing authority of the less developed county, as provided in Code Section 50-8-220 ; provided, however, that the less developed county and the municipalities within the less developed counties shall annually match any appropriated funds in a ratio of $1.00 local funds for every $9.00 appropriated funds.

(a) The department shall direct the distribution of any appropriated funds to the governing authority of the less developed county, as provided in Code Section 50-8-220 ; provided, however, that the less developed county and the municipalities within the less developed counties shall annually match any appropriated funds in a ratio of $1.00 local funds for every $9.00 appropriated funds.

(b) The commissioner shall consolidate the annual progress reports and accounting of funds submitted by the facilities development committees and submit a consolidated report and accounting to the General Assembly not later than December 31 of each year.

(b) The commissioner shall consolidate the annual progress reports and accounting of funds submitted by the facilities development committees and submit a consolidated report and accounting to the General Assembly not later than December 31 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-6
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a material default by the private entity, the responsible public entity may terminate, with cause, the comprehensive agreement and exercise any other rights and remedies that may be available to it at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, claims under the maintenance, performance, or payment bonds; other forms of security; or letters of credit required by Code Section 50-5C-5 in accordance with Code Sections 13-10-40 through 13-10-65 .

(a) In the event of a material default by the private entity, the responsible public entity may terminate, with cause, the comprehensive agreement and exercise any other rights and remedies that may be available to it at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, claims under the maintenance, performance, or payment bonds; other forms of security; or letters of credit required by Code Section 50-5C-5 in accordance with Code Sections 13-10-40 through 13-10-65 .

(b) The responsible public entity may elect to assume the responsibilities and duties of the private entity of the qualifying project, and in such case, it shall succeed to all of the rights, title, and interest in such qualifying project.

(b) The responsible public entity may elect to assume the responsibilities and duties of the private entity of the qualifying project, and in such case, it shall succeed to all of the rights, title, and interest in such qualifying project.

(c) The power of eminent domain shall not be delegated to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this chapter. Any responsible public entity having the power of condemnation under state law may exercise such power of condemnation to acquire the qualifying project in the event of a material default by the private entity. Any person who has perfected a security interest in the qualifying project may participate in the condemnation proceedings with the standing of a property owner.

(c) The power of eminent domain shall not be delegated to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this chapter. Any responsible public entity having the power of condemnation under state law may exercise such power of condemnation to acquire the qualifying project in the event of a material default by the private entity. Any person who has perfected a security interest in the qualifying project may participate in the condemnation proceedings with the standing of a property owner.

(d) In the event the responsible public entity elects to take over a qualifying project pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the responsible public entity may develop the qualifying project, impose user fees, and impose and collect lease payments for the use thereof.

(d) In the event the responsible public entity elects to take over a qualifying project pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the responsible public entity may develop the qualifying project, impose user fees, and impose and collect lease payments for the use thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-44 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-44
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-44
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issue of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this article and Article 1 of this chapter and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue 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 and Article 1 of this chapter insofar as the same may be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-31 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-31
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-31
Status: in_force

There is created within the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority a Division of Energy Resources. The executive director of the authority or an employee of the authority designated by the director shall serve as the director of the division and shall have full authority over the operation, personnel, and facilities of the division.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-130 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-130
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-130
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) During the period from 1933 through 1945, six million Jews and millions of other Europeans were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated program of cultural, social, and political genocide known as the Holocaust;

(1) During the period from 1933 through 1945, six million Jews and millions of other Europeans were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated program of cultural, social, and political genocide known as the Holocaust;

(2) All people should remember the horrible atrocities committed at that time and other times in human history as the result of bigotry and tyranny and, therefore, should continually rededicate themselves to the principles of human rights and equal protection under the laws of a democratic society;

(2) All people should remember the horrible atrocities committed at that time and other times in human history as the result of bigotry and tyranny and, therefore, should continually rededicate themselves to the principles of human rights and equal protection under the laws of a democratic society;

(3) It is desirable to educate our citizens about the events leading up to the Holocaust and about the organizations and facilities that were created and used purposefully for the systematic destruction of human beings;

(3) It is desirable to educate our citizens about the events leading up to the Holocaust and about the organizations and facilities that were created and used purposefully for the systematic destruction of human beings;

(4) Holocaust history is the proper concern of all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools, colleges, and universities of the State of Georgia;

(4) Holocaust history is the proper concern of all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools, colleges, and universities of the State of Georgia;

(5) Programs, workshops, institutes, seminars, exhibits, and other teacher-training activities for the study of the Holocaust have taken place during recent years at various middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities in this state; and

(5) Programs, workshops, institutes, seminars, exhibits, and other teacher-training activities for the study of the Holocaust have taken place during recent years at various middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities in this state; and

(6) It is desirable to create a permanent state commission which, as an organized body and on a continuous basis, will survey, design, encourage, and promote implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs in Georgia and will be responsible for organizing and promoting the memorialization of the Holocaust on a regular basis throughout the state.

(6) It is desirable to create a permanent state commission which, as an organized body and on a continuous basis, will survey, design, encourage, and promote implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs in Georgia and will be responsible for organizing and promoting the memorialization of the Holocaust on a regular basis throughout the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-23 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-23
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-23
Status: in_force

The council shall advise the Governor through the Department of Economic Development concerning methods and programs to:

(1) Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein;

(1) Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein;

(2) Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of this state;

(2) Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of this state;

(3) Expand this state's cultural resources;

(3) Expand this state's cultural resources;

(4) Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts;

(4) Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts;

(5) Assist the communities and organizations within this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs;

(5) Assist the communities and organizations within this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs;

(6) Advance the arts in education, tourism, community development, and economic development in Georgia;

(6) Advance the arts in education, tourism, community development, and economic development in Georgia;

(7) Assist local governments and communities within this state to plan, build, and connect the arts to their tourism, community, and economic development initiatives;

(7) Assist local governments and communities within this state to plan, build, and connect the arts to their tourism, community, and economic development initiatives;

(8) Establish standards and procedures and advisory committees as necessary to support the director and staff in furthering the objectives of the council's programs; and

(8) Establish standards and procedures and advisory committees as necessary to support the director and staff in furthering the objectives of the council's programs; and

(9) Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and the private and nonprofit sectors with respect to state programs and policies for the promotion and assistance of the arts industry.

(9) Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and the private and nonprofit sectors with respect to state programs and policies for the promotion and assistance of the arts industry.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-83 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-83
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-83
Status: in_force

The red drum is designated as the official Georgia salt-water fish.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-16
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established a small claims division of the tribunal.

(a) There is hereby established a small claims division of the tribunal.

(b) Judges of the tribunal shall sit as the judges of the small claims division.

(b) Judges of the tribunal shall sit as the judges of the small claims division.

(c) Within 90 days of filing a petition pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-9 , a taxpayer may elect to have the small claims division have jurisdiction over any proceeding with respect to which the amount of tax and penalties in controversy, exclusive of interest, is less than a threshold amount determined by the rules of the tribunal. A taxpayer may not revoke such election to proceed in the small claims division after this 90 day period. For good cause, the tribunal judge may, on his or her own motion or on the motion of a party to the case, remove a case from the small claims division.

(c) Within 90 days of filing a petition pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-9 , a taxpayer may elect to have the small claims division have jurisdiction over any proceeding with respect to which the amount of tax and penalties in controversy, exclusive of interest, is less than a threshold amount determined by the rules of the tribunal. A taxpayer may not revoke such election to proceed in the small claims division after this 90 day period. For good cause, the tribunal judge may, on his or her own motion or on the motion of a party to the case, remove a case from the small claims division.

(d) In proceedings before the small claims division of the tribunal, accountants and other tax return preparers designated by the taxpayer shall be permitted to accompany and appear with the taxpayer in order to provide factual information regarding positions taken on tax returns of the taxpayer. An accountant or tax return preparer accompanying and appearing with a taxpayer for this purpose shall not be deemed to be acting as an advocate of the taxpayer or representing the taxpayer before the tribunal.

(d) In proceedings before the small claims division of the tribunal, accountants and other tax return preparers designated by the taxpayer shall be permitted to accompany and appear with the taxpayer in order to provide factual information regarding positions taken on tax returns of the taxpayer. An accountant or tax return preparer accompanying and appearing with a taxpayer for this purpose shall not be deemed to be acting as an advocate of the taxpayer or representing the taxpayer before the tribunal.

(e) At any time prior to entry of judgment, a taxpayer may dismiss a proceeding in the small claims division by notifying the clerk of the tribunal in writing. Such dismissal shall be without prejudice.

(e) At any time prior to entry of judgment, a taxpayer may dismiss a proceeding in the small claims division by notifying the clerk of the tribunal in writing. Such dismissal shall be without prejudice.

(f) Hearings in the small claims division shall be conducted in a manner consistent with proceedings before magistrate courts, as specified in Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15. The tribunal judge may receive such evidence as the judge deems appropriate for determination of the case. Testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.

(f) Hearings in the small claims division shall be conducted in a manner consistent with proceedings before magistrate courts, as specified in Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15. The tribunal judge may receive such evidence as the judge deems appropriate for determination of the case. Testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.

(g) A judgment of the small claims division shall be conclusive upon all parties and may not be appealed. A judgment of the small claims division shall not be considered or cited as precedent in any other case, hearing, or proceeding.

(g) A judgment of the small claims division shall be conclusive upon all parties and may not be appealed. A judgment of the small claims division shall not be considered or cited as precedent in any other case, hearing, or proceeding.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-11
Status: in_force

The authority, in addition to the moneys which may be received from the sale of revenue bonds and from the collection of revenues, rents, and earnings derived under this chapter, shall have authority to accept from any federal agency grants for or in aid of the construction of any project or for the payment of bonds and to receive and accept contributions from any source of either money or property or other things of value to be held, used, and applied only for the purposes for which such grants or contributions may be made.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-3
Status: in_force

The boundary between Georgia and North Carolina and Georgia and Tennessee shall be the line described as the thirty-fifth parallel of north latitude, from the point of its intersection by the River Chattooga, west to the place called Nickajack.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-16
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Each vendor shall, at the execution of the contract with the corporation, post a performance bond or letter of credit from a bank or credit provider acceptable to the corporation in an amount as deemed necessary by the corporation for that particular bid or contract. In lieu of the bond, a vendor may, to assure the faithful performance of its obligations, deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing and that are rated in one of the three highest classifications by an established nationally recognized investment rating service. Securities eligible under this Code section are limited to: (A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations approved by the corporation and which are organized and existing under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States; (B) United States bonds, notes, and bills for which the full faith and credit of the government of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; and (C) Corporate bonds approved by the corporation. The corporation which issued the bonds shall not be an affiliate or subsidiary of the depositor. Such securities shall be held in trust and shall have at all times a market value at least equal to the full amount estimated to be paid annually to the lottery vendor under contract. (2) Because of certain economic considerations, minority businesses may not be able financially to comply with the bonding, deposit of securities, or letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subsection, in order to assure minority participation in major procurement contracts to the most feasible and practicable extent possible, the chief executive officer is authorized and directed to waive the bonding, deposit of securities, and letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection for a period of five years from the time that a minority business enters into a major procurement contract for any minority business which substantiates financial hardship pursuant to the policies and procedures established by the board.

(a)(1) Each vendor shall, at the execution of the contract with the corporation, post a performance bond or letter of credit from a bank or credit provider acceptable to the corporation in an amount as deemed necessary by the corporation for that particular bid or contract. In lieu of the bond, a vendor may, to assure the faithful performance of its obligations, deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing and that are rated in one of the three highest classifications by an established nationally recognized investment rating service. Securities eligible under this Code section are limited to: (A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations approved by the corporation and which are organized and existing under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States; (B) United States bonds, notes, and bills for which the full faith and credit of the government of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; and (C) Corporate bonds approved by the corporation. The corporation which issued the bonds shall not be an affiliate or subsidiary of the depositor. Such securities shall be held in trust and shall have at all times a market value at least equal to the full amount estimated to be paid annually to the lottery vendor under contract.

(a)(1) Each vendor shall, at the execution of the contract with the corporation, post a performance bond or letter of credit from a bank or credit provider acceptable to the corporation in an amount as deemed necessary by the corporation for that particular bid or contract. In lieu of the bond, a vendor may, to assure the faithful performance of its obligations, deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing and that are rated in one of the three highest classifications by an established nationally recognized investment rating service. Securities eligible under this Code section are limited to:

(A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations approved by the corporation and which are organized and existing under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States;

(A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations approved by the corporation and which are organized and existing under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States;

(B) United States bonds, notes, and bills for which the full faith and credit of the government of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; and

(B) United States bonds, notes, and bills for which the full faith and credit of the government of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; and

(C) Corporate bonds approved by the corporation. The corporation which issued the bonds shall not be an affiliate or subsidiary of the depositor.

(C) Corporate bonds approved by the corporation. The corporation which issued the bonds shall not be an affiliate or subsidiary of the depositor.

Such securities shall be held in trust and shall have at all times a market value at least equal to the full amount estimated to be paid annually to the lottery vendor under contract.

(2) Because of certain economic considerations, minority businesses may not be able financially to comply with the bonding, deposit of securities, or letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subsection, in order to assure minority participation in major procurement contracts to the most feasible and practicable extent possible, the chief executive officer is authorized and directed to waive the bonding, deposit of securities, and letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection for a period of five years from the time that a minority business enters into a major procurement contract for any minority business which substantiates financial hardship pursuant to the policies and procedures established by the board.

(2) Because of certain economic considerations, minority businesses may not be able financially to comply with the bonding, deposit of securities, or letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subsection, in order to assure minority participation in major procurement contracts to the most feasible and practicable extent possible, the chief executive officer is authorized and directed to waive the bonding, deposit of securities, and letter of credit requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection for a period of five years from the time that a minority business enters into a major procurement contract for any minority business which substantiates financial hardship pursuant to the policies and procedures established by the board.

(b) Each vendor shall be qualified to do business in this state and shall file appropriate tax returns as provided by the laws of this state. All contracts under this Code section shall be governed by the laws of this state.

(b) Each vendor shall be qualified to do business in this state and shall file appropriate tax returns as provided by the laws of this state. All contracts under this Code section shall be governed by the laws of this state.

(c) No contract shall be let with any vendor in which a public official, as defined by Code Section 45-10-20 , has an ownership interest of 10 percent or more.

(c) No contract shall be let with any vendor in which a public official, as defined by Code Section 45-10-20 , has an ownership interest of 10 percent or more.

(d) All major procurement contracts must be competitively bid pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the board unless there is only one qualified vendor and that vendor has an exclusive right to offer the service or product.

(d) All major procurement contracts must be competitively bid pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the board unless there is only one qualified vendor and that vendor has an exclusive right to offer the service or product.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-29 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-29
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-29
Status: in_force

(a) Trial of tort actions against the state under this article shall be conducted by a judge with a jury; provided, however, the parties may agree that the same be tried by a judge without a jury.

(a) Trial of tort actions against the state under this article shall be conducted by a judge with a jury; provided, however, the parties may agree that the same be tried by a judge without a jury.

(b)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article, no person shall recover a sum exceeding $1 million because of loss arising from a single occurrence, regardless of the number of state government entities involved; and the state's aggregate liability per occurrence shall not exceed $3 million. The existence of these caps on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article. (2) In any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31, any caps specified under Code Section 51-13-1 , notwithstanding any applicability limitations specified in such Code section, shall serve as a total cap of all damages, regardless of the type of damages claimed; provided, however, that in no event shall the state's liability exceed the limits provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The existence of this cap on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article.

(b)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article, no person shall recover a sum exceeding $1 million because of loss arising from a single occurrence, regardless of the number of state government entities involved; and the state's aggregate liability per occurrence shall not exceed $3 million. The existence of these caps on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article.

(b)(1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article, no person shall recover a sum exceeding $1 million because of loss arising from a single occurrence, regardless of the number of state government entities involved; and the state's aggregate liability per occurrence shall not exceed $3 million. The existence of these caps on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article.

(2) In any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31, any caps specified under Code Section 51-13-1 , notwithstanding any applicability limitations specified in such Code section, shall serve as a total cap of all damages, regardless of the type of damages claimed; provided, however, that in no event shall the state's liability exceed the limits provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The existence of this cap on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article.

(2) In any action or claim for damages brought under the provisions of this article pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31, any caps specified under Code Section 51-13-1 , notwithstanding any applicability limitations specified in such Code section, shall serve as a total cap of all damages, regardless of the type of damages claimed; provided, however, that in no event shall the state's liability exceed the limits provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The existence of this cap on liability shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury during the trial of any action brought under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-19 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-19
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-19
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within the agency and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review under this chapter. This Code section does not limit utilization of or the scope of judicial review available under other means of review, redress, relief, or trial de novo provided by law. A preliminary, procedural, or intermediate agency action or ruling is immediately reviewable if review of the final agency decision would not provide an adequate remedy.

(a) Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within the agency and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review under this chapter. This Code section does not limit utilization of or the scope of judicial review available under other means of review, redress, relief, or trial de novo provided by law. A preliminary, procedural, or intermediate agency action or ruling is immediately reviewable if review of the final agency decision would not provide an adequate remedy.

(b) Proceedings for review are instituted by filing a petition within 30 days after the service of the final decision of the agency or, if a rehearing is requested, within 30 days after the decision thereon. The petition may be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county of residence of the petitioner; or, if the petitioner is a corporation, the appeal may be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county where the petitioner maintains its principal place of doing business in this state; and provided, further, that all proceedings for review with respect to orders, rules, regulations, or other decisions or directives of the Commissioner of Agriculture may also be brought in the Superior Court of Tift County or the Superior Court of Chatham County. All proceedings for review, however, with respect to orders, rules, regulations, or other decisions or directives of the Public Service Commission must be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the agency and all parties of record. The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner's interest, the fact showing that the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision, and the ground as specified in subsection (h) of this Code section upon which the petitioner contends that the decision should be reversed or modified. The petition may be amended by leave of court.

(b) Proceedings for review are instituted by filing a petition within 30 days after the service of the final decision of the agency or, if a rehearing is requested, within 30 days after the decision thereon. The petition may be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county of residence of the petitioner; or, if the petitioner is a corporation, the appeal may be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county where the petitioner maintains its principal place of doing business in this state; and provided, further, that all proceedings for review with respect to orders, rules, regulations, or other decisions or directives of the Commissioner of Agriculture may also be brought in the Superior Court of Tift County or the Superior Court of Chatham County. All proceedings for review, however, with respect to orders, rules, regulations, or other decisions or directives of the Public Service Commission must be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the agency and all parties of record. The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner's interest, the fact showing that the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision, and the ground as specified in subsection (h) of this Code section upon which the petitioner contends that the decision should be reversed or modified. The petition may be amended by leave of court.

(c) Irrespective of any provisions of statute or agency rule with respect to motions for rehearing or reconsideration after a final agency decision or order, the filing of such a motion shall not be a prerequisite to the filing of any appeal for judicial review or relief; provided, however, that no objection to any order or decision of any agency shall be considered by the court upon petition for review unless such objection has been urged before the agency.

(c) Irrespective of any provisions of statute or agency rule with respect to motions for rehearing or reconsideration after a final agency decision or order, the filing of such a motion shall not be a prerequisite to the filing of any appeal for judicial review or relief; provided, however, that no objection to any order or decision of any agency shall be considered by the court upon petition for review unless such objection has been urged before the agency.

(d)(1) The filing of the petition for judicial review in superior court does not itself stay enforcement of the agency decision. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the agency may grant, or the reviewing court may order, a stay upon appropriate terms for good cause shown. (2) In cases involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources in which the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such contested order or action is not directed, a stay shall not be granted unless by order of the superior court upon motion for a temporary restraining order or interlocutory injunction in accordance with Code Section 9-11-65 . (3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection notwithstanding, in any case involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources regarding water withdrawal for farm uses under Code Section 12-5-31 or Code Section 12-5-105 , no stay shall be authorized if the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such order or action is not directed. (4) In contested cases involving a license to practice medicine or a license to practice dentistry in this state, a reviewing court may order a stay or an agency may grant a stay only if the court or agency makes a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare will not be harmed by the issuance of the stay.

(d)(1) The filing of the petition for judicial review in superior court does not itself stay enforcement of the agency decision. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the agency may grant, or the reviewing court may order, a stay upon appropriate terms for good cause shown.

(d)(1) The filing of the petition for judicial review in superior court does not itself stay enforcement of the agency decision. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the agency may grant, or the reviewing court may order, a stay upon appropriate terms for good cause shown.

(2) In cases involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources in which the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such contested order or action is not directed, a stay shall not be granted unless by order of the superior court upon motion for a temporary restraining order or interlocutory injunction in accordance with Code Section 9-11-65 .

(2) In cases involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources in which the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such contested order or action is not directed, a stay shall not be granted unless by order of the superior court upon motion for a temporary restraining order or interlocutory injunction in accordance with Code Section 9-11-65 .

(3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection notwithstanding, in any case involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources regarding water withdrawal for farm uses under Code Section 12-5-31 or Code Section 12-5-105 , no stay shall be authorized if the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such order or action is not directed.

(3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection notwithstanding, in any case involving the grant of a permit, permit amendment, or variance by the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources regarding water withdrawal for farm uses under Code Section 12-5-31 or Code Section 12-5-105 , no stay shall be authorized if the petition for judicial review in superior court was filed by any person to whom such order or action is not directed.

(4) In contested cases involving a license to practice medicine or a license to practice dentistry in this state, a reviewing court may order a stay or an agency may grant a stay only if the court or agency makes a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare will not be harmed by the issuance of the stay.

(4) In contested cases involving a license to practice medicine or a license to practice dentistry in this state, a reviewing court may order a stay or an agency may grant a stay only if the court or agency makes a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare will not be harmed by the issuance of the stay.

(e) Within 30 days after the service of the petition or within further time allowed by the court, the agency shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review. By stipulation of all parties to the review proceedings, the record may be shortened. A party unreasonably refusing to stipulate to limit the record may be taxed by the court for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record.

(e) Within 30 days after the service of the petition or within further time allowed by the court, the agency shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review. By stipulation of all parties to the review proceedings, the record may be shortened. A party unreasonably refusing to stipulate to limit the record may be taxed by the court for the additional costs. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record.

(f) If, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the agency, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the agency upon conditions determined by the court. The agency may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decisions with the reviewing court.

(f) If, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceedings before the agency, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the agency upon conditions determined by the court. The agency may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decisions with the reviewing court.

(g) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the agency, not shown in the record, proof thereon may be taken in the court. The court, upon request, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs.

(g) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the agency, not shown in the record, proof thereon may be taken in the court. The court, upon request, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs.

(h) The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the agency as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the agency or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse or modify the decision if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are: (1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency; (3) Made upon unlawful procedure; (4) Affected by other error of law; (5) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.

(h) The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the agency as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the agency or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse or modify the decision if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:

(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions;

(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions;

(2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency;

(2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency;

(3) Made upon unlawful procedure;

(3) Made upon unlawful procedure;

(4) Affected by other error of law;

(4) Affected by other error of law;

(5) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or

(5) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or

(6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.

(6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-25 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-25
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-25
Status: in_force

The Department of Economic Development shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the purposes established by this article, including, but not limited to, the powers:

(1) To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council;

(1) To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council;

(2) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article;

(2) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article;

(3) To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties;

(3) To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties;

(4) To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act;

(4) To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act;

(5) To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this article;

(5) To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this article;

(6) To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and

(6) To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and

(7) To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally.

(7) To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-16
Status: in_force

When in a contested case a majority of the officials of the agency who are to render the final decision have not heard the case or read the record, the decision, if adverse to a party to the proceeding other than the agency itself, shall not be made until a proposal for decision is served upon the parties and an opportunity is afforded to each party adversely affected to file exceptions and present briefs and oral argument to the officials who are to render the decision. The proposal for decision shall contain a statement of the reasons therefor and of each issue of fact or law necessary to the proposed decision, prepared by the person who conducted the hearing or one who has read the record. The parties by written stipulation may waive compliance with this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-22
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Claim” means any demand against the State of Georgia for money only on account of loss caused by the tort of any state officer or employee committed while acting within the scope of his or her official duties or employment.

(1) “Claim” means any demand against the State of Georgia for money only on account of loss caused by the tort of any state officer or employee committed while acting within the scope of his or her official duties or employment.

(2) “Discretionary function or duty” means a function or duty requiring a state officer or employee to exercise his or her policy judgment in choosing among alternate courses of action based upon a consideration of social, political, or economic factors.

(2) “Discretionary function or duty” means a function or duty requiring a state officer or employee to exercise his or her policy judgment in choosing among alternate courses of action based upon a consideration of social, political, or economic factors.

(3) “Loss” means personal injury; disease; death; damage to tangible property, including lost wages and economic loss to the person who suffered the injury, disease, or death; pain and suffering; mental anguish; and any other element of actual damages recoverable in actions for negligence.

(3) “Loss” means personal injury; disease; death; damage to tangible property, including lost wages and economic loss to the person who suffered the injury, disease, or death; pain and suffering; mental anguish; and any other element of actual damages recoverable in actions for negligence.

(3.1) “Occurrence” means an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions.

(3.1) “Occurrence” means an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions.

(4) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, firm, partnership, association, or other such entity.

(4) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, firm, partnership, association, or other such entity.

(5) “State” means the State of Georgia and any of its offices, agencies, authorities, departments, commissions, boards, divisions, instrumentalities, and institutions, but does not include counties, municipalities, school districts, other units of local government, hospital authorities, or housing and other local authorities.

(5) “State” means the State of Georgia and any of its offices, agencies, authorities, departments, commissions, boards, divisions, instrumentalities, and institutions, but does not include counties, municipalities, school districts, other units of local government, hospital authorities, or housing and other local authorities.

(6) “State government entity” means a state office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, division, instrumentality, or institution.

(6) “State government entity” means a state office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, division, instrumentality, or institution.

(7) “ State officer or employee ” means an officer or employee of the state, elected or appointed officials, law enforcement officers, and persons acting on behalf or in service of the state in any official capacity, whether with or without compensation, but the term does not include an independent contractor doing business with the state. The term state officer or employee also includes any natural person who is a member of a board, commission, committee, task force, or similar body established to perform specific tasks or advisory functions, with or without compensation, for the state or a state government entity, and any natural person who is a volunteer participating as a volunteer, with or without compensation, in a structured volunteer program organized, controlled, and directed by a state government entity for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the state entity. This shall include any health care provider and any volunteer when providing services pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. An employee shall also include foster parents and foster children. Except as otherwise provided for in this paragraph, the term shall not include a corporation whether for profit or not for profit, or any private firm, business proprietorship, company, trust, partnership, association, or other such private entity.

(7) “ State officer or employee ” means an officer or employee of the state, elected or appointed officials, law enforcement officers, and persons acting on behalf or in service of the state in any official capacity, whether with or without compensation, but the term does not include an independent contractor doing business with the state. The term state officer or employee also includes any natural person who is a member of a board, commission, committee, task force, or similar body established to perform specific tasks or advisory functions, with or without compensation, for the state or a state government entity, and any natural person who is a volunteer participating as a volunteer, with or without compensation, in a structured volunteer program organized, controlled, and directed by a state government entity for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the state entity. This shall include any health care provider and any volunteer when providing services pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. An employee shall also include foster parents and foster children. Except as otherwise provided for in this paragraph, the term shall not include a corporation whether for profit or not for profit, or any private firm, business proprietorship, company, trust, partnership, association, or other such private entity.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-57 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-57
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-57
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services shall have the power and authority and it shall be the department's duty, subject to this part, to contract for the purchase, lease, or other mode of acquisition of all supplies, materials, services other than professional and personal employment services, and equipment required by the state. After sources of supply have been established by contract under competitive bidding and certified by the Department of Administrative Services to the different departments, institutions, and agencies of the state as provided for in this part, the institutions, agencies, or departments of the state shall make requisition on blanks to be approved by the Department of Administrative Services for such supplies, materials, and equipment required by them from the supply so certified and, except as otherwise provided for or unless the departments, institutions, and agencies of the state obtain written authority from the Department of Administrative Services to do so, it shall be unlawful for any of them to purchase any supplies, materials, or equipment from sources other than as certified to them by the Department of Administrative Services. One copy of the requisition shall be sent to the Department of Administrative Services when the same is issued.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-62 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-62
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-62
Status: in_force

The committee shall have the following powers and responsibilities and shall perform the following duties:

(1) Promote a greater understanding and awareness of the history and significance of the executive mansion;

(1) Promote a greater understanding and awareness of the history and significance of the executive mansion;

(2) Take leadership in guiding the development of research and publications on the history and significance of the executive mansion, thus establishing a continuity of effort in this area;

(2) Take leadership in guiding the development of research and publications on the history and significance of the executive mansion, thus establishing a continuity of effort in this area;

(3) Encourage, approve, and accept contributions and bequests and gifts or loans of furniture, works of art, memorabilia, and other personal property for its use in carrying out the purposes of the committee and its powers and responsibilities;

(3) Encourage, approve, and accept contributions and bequests and gifts or loans of furniture, works of art, memorabilia, and other personal property for its use in carrying out the purposes of the committee and its powers and responsibilities;

(4) Purchase appropriate period furnishings, books, and works of art for the executive mansion and exchange or sell personal property acquired subsequent to March 26, 1975, tangible or intangible, which has been acquired by the committee through gifts or otherwise from other public or private organizations, associations, or individuals;

(4) Purchase appropriate period furnishings, books, and works of art for the executive mansion and exchange or sell personal property acquired subsequent to March 26, 1975, tangible or intangible, which has been acquired by the committee through gifts or otherwise from other public or private organizations, associations, or individuals;

(5) Make recommendations to the Georgia Building Authority for the purchase of any furnishings or other property or for the exchange or sale of any existing inventory at the executive mansion as of March 26, 1975;

(5) Make recommendations to the Georgia Building Authority for the purchase of any furnishings or other property or for the exchange or sale of any existing inventory at the executive mansion as of March 26, 1975;

(6) Acquire or provide for accession and replacement of objects for the executive mansion;

(6) Acquire or provide for accession and replacement of objects for the executive mansion;

(7) Administer all funds, public and private, made available to the committee and disburse such funds in accordance with the purposes of this article; and

(7) Administer all funds, public and private, made available to the committee and disburse such funds in accordance with the purposes of this article; and

(8) Keep a complete list of all furnishings and of all gifts and articles received, together with their history and value, and request the assistance of the Division of Archives and History for this purpose.

(8) Keep a complete list of all furnishings and of all gifts and articles received, together with their history and value, and request the assistance of the Division of Archives and History for this purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-4
Status: in_force

The boundary line between Georgia and Alabama shall be the line described from Nickajack to Miller's Bend on the Chattahoochee River, and down said river to its junction with the Flint River.
O.C.G.A. § 50-1-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-1-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the position of poet laureate of the State of Georgia.

(a) There is created the position of poet laureate of the State of Georgia.

(b) The poet laureate shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three nominees submitted to him by the Georgia Council for the Arts.

(b) The poet laureate shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three nominees submitted to him by the Georgia Council for the Arts.

(c) The council shall submit the list of three nominees to the Governor within 30 days after the Governor takes the oath of office for a full term. The Governor shall appoint the poet laureate within 30 days after receiving the list of nominees. The poet laureate shall be appointed to serve for a term of office concurrent with the term of office of the Governor or until a successor is appointed and qualified as provided in this Code section.

(c) The council shall submit the list of three nominees to the Governor within 30 days after the Governor takes the oath of office for a full term. The Governor shall appoint the poet laureate within 30 days after receiving the list of nominees. The poet laureate shall be appointed to serve for a term of office concurrent with the term of office of the Governor or until a successor is appointed and qualified as provided in this Code section.

(d) In the event of a vacancy in the office of poet laureate, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, and the person so appointed shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified as provided in this Code section.

(d) In the event of a vacancy in the office of poet laureate, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, and the person so appointed shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified as provided in this Code section.

(e) Any person serving on April 13, 1981, in the position of poet laureate as created by executive order shall continue in the position and no appointment shall be effective under this Code section until such time as the person serving as poet laureate on April 13, 1981, either vacates the office or a vacancy occurs in the office in any other manner.

(e) Any person serving on April 13, 1981, in the position of poet laureate as created by executive order shall continue in the position and no appointment shall be effective under this Code section until such time as the person serving as poet laureate on April 13, 1981, either vacates the office or a vacancy occurs in the office in any other manner.

(f) The poet laureate shall be an honorary position and the person appointed shall receive no remuneration.

(f) The poet laureate shall be an honorary position and the person appointed shall receive no remuneration.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-134 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-134
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-134
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust shall design, procure, and place in a prominent location a Georgia Holocaust Memorial to recognize and commemorate the millions of people, including six million Jews, murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators before and during World War II. Such project shall be subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose.

(a) The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust shall design, procure, and place in a prominent location a Georgia Holocaust Memorial to recognize and commemorate the millions of people, including six million Jews, murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators before and during World War II. Such project shall be subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose.

(b) The monument provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be designed and placed by the commission.

(b) The monument provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be designed and placed by the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-131 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-131
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-131
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust in the executive branch of state government. The commission shall be assigned to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for administrative purposes only.

(a) There is created the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust in the executive branch of state government. The commission shall be assigned to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for administrative purposes only.

(b) The commission shall be composed of the following members: (1) Ex officio members as follows: (A) The State School Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee; (B) The chancellor of the University System of Georgia or the chancellor's designee; (C) The executive director of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission or the executive director's designee; and (D) The commissioner of veterans service or the commissioner's designee; and (2) Public members as follows: (A) Five public members appointed by the Governor; (B) Five public members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (C) Five public members appointed by the President of the Senate.

(b) The commission shall be composed of the following members:

(1) Ex officio members as follows: (A) The State School Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee; (B) The chancellor of the University System of Georgia or the chancellor's designee; (C) The executive director of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission or the executive director's designee; and (D) The commissioner of veterans service or the commissioner's designee; and

(1) Ex officio members as follows:

(A) The State School Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee;

(A) The State School Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee;

(B) The chancellor of the University System of Georgia or the chancellor's designee;

(B) The chancellor of the University System of Georgia or the chancellor's designee;

(C) The executive director of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission or the executive director's designee; and

(C) The executive director of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission or the executive director's designee; and

(D) The commissioner of veterans service or the commissioner's designee; and

(D) The commissioner of veterans service or the commissioner's designee; and

(2) Public members as follows: (A) Five public members appointed by the Governor; (B) Five public members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (C) Five public members appointed by the President of the Senate.

(2) Public members as follows:

(A) Five public members appointed by the Governor;

(A) Five public members appointed by the Governor;

(B) Five public members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(B) Five public members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(C) Five public members appointed by the President of the Senate.

(C) Five public members appointed by the President of the Senate.

(c) The public members of the commission shall be residents of this state and shall be appointed with due regard for broad geographic representation. Such public members should include but not be limited to: (1) Individuals who have served prominently as spokespersons for or as leaders of organizations or corporations which serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups which were subjected to genocide, torture, wrongful deprivation of liberty or property, officially imposed or sanctioned violence, and other forms of human rights violations and persecution at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators during the Nazi era; (2) Individuals who are experienced in the field of Holocaust education; (3) Individuals who represent liberators of victims of the Holocaust; or (4) Lay persons who have an interest in Holocaust education.

(c) The public members of the commission shall be residents of this state and shall be appointed with due regard for broad geographic representation. Such public members should include but not be limited to:

(1) Individuals who have served prominently as spokespersons for or as leaders of organizations or corporations which serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups which were subjected to genocide, torture, wrongful deprivation of liberty or property, officially imposed or sanctioned violence, and other forms of human rights violations and persecution at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators during the Nazi era;

(1) Individuals who have served prominently as spokespersons for or as leaders of organizations or corporations which serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups which were subjected to genocide, torture, wrongful deprivation of liberty or property, officially imposed or sanctioned violence, and other forms of human rights violations and persecution at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators during the Nazi era;

(2) Individuals who are experienced in the field of Holocaust education;

(2) Individuals who are experienced in the field of Holocaust education;

(3) Individuals who represent liberators of victims of the Holocaust; or

(3) Individuals who represent liberators of victims of the Holocaust; or

(4) Lay persons who have an interest in Holocaust education.

(4) Lay persons who have an interest in Holocaust education.

(d) Public members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of five years each and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment. The office of any member of the commission who fails to attend more than two consecutive meetings of the commission without an excuse approved by a resolution of the commission shall become vacant. All vacancies shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the original appointment, and the person so appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(d) Public members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of five years each and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment. The office of any member of the commission who fails to attend more than two consecutive meetings of the commission without an excuse approved by a resolution of the commission shall become vacant. All vacancies shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the original appointment, and the person so appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(e) The commission shall have a chairperson who shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of five years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.

(e) The commission shall have a chairperson who shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of five years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.

(f) Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. Public members shall have the right to vote on any matter before the commission, but ex officio members and their designees shall not have the right to vote.

(f) Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. Public members shall have the right to vote on any matter before the commission, but ex officio members and their designees shall not have the right to vote.

(g) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party from the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall appoint one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party from the Senate to serve as legislative oversight to the commission.

(g) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party from the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall appoint one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party from the Senate to serve as legislative oversight to the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-17
Status: repealed

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Building Authority as set forth in Code Section 50-9-2 . (2) “ Transferred authorities ” means the Georgia Building Authority (Markets) set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 2, the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 42, and the Agency for Removal of Hazardous Materials set forth in Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 50, as each entity existed as of June 30, 2008.

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

(1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Building Authority as set forth in Code Section 50-9-2 .

(1) “ Authority ” means the Georgia Building Authority as set forth in Code Section 50-9-2 .

(2) “ Transferred authorities ” means the Georgia Building Authority (Markets) set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 2, the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 42, and the Agency for Removal of Hazardous Materials set forth in Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 50, as each entity existed as of June 30, 2008.

(2) “ Transferred authorities ” means the Georgia Building Authority (Markets) set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 2, the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 42, and the Agency for Removal of Hazardous Materials set forth in Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 50, as each entity existed as of June 30, 2008.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2008, all functions, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the transferred authorities shall belong to the authority. The authority shall also succeed to the rights, claims, remedies, securities, and any other debt or obligation owing to the transferred authorities.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2008, all functions, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the transferred authorities shall belong to the authority. The authority shall also succeed to the rights, claims, remedies, securities, and any other debt or obligation owing to the transferred authorities.

(c) The authority shall be substituted for the transferred authorities on any bonds, claims, causes of action, contracts, leases, agreements, or other indebtedness or obligations of the transferred authorities. Contracts held by the transferred authorities shall be considered contracts of the authority, and any rights of renewal, prerogatives, benefits, and rights of enforcement under such contracts shall also be transferred to the authority.

(c) The authority shall be substituted for the transferred authorities on any bonds, claims, causes of action, contracts, leases, agreements, or other indebtedness or obligations of the transferred authorities. Contracts held by the transferred authorities shall be considered contracts of the authority, and any rights of renewal, prerogatives, benefits, and rights of enforcement under such contracts shall also be transferred to the authority.

(d) Appropriations for functions transferred from the transferred authorities to the authority may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 , relating to disposition of appropriations for duties, purposes, and objects which have been transferred. Personnel, equipment, and facilities previously employed for such transferred functions shall likewise be transferred to the authority. Upon the effective date of the transfer, all personnel positions authorized for the transferred authorities shall be transferred to the authority and all employees whose positions are transferred to the authority shall become employees of the authority in the unclassified service as provided in Code Section 45-20-6 .

(d) Appropriations for functions transferred from the transferred authorities to the authority may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90 , relating to disposition of appropriations for duties, purposes, and objects which have been transferred. Personnel, equipment, and facilities previously employed for such transferred functions shall likewise be transferred to the authority. Upon the effective date of the transfer, all personnel positions authorized for the transferred authorities shall be transferred to the authority and all employees whose positions are transferred to the authority shall become employees of the authority in the unclassified service as provided in Code Section 45-20-6 .

(e) All assets, moneys, properties both tangible and intangible, and other valuable instruments and consideration belonging to the transferred authorities on the date of transfer shall become the property and assets of the authority.

(e) All assets, moneys, properties both tangible and intangible, and other valuable instruments and consideration belonging to the transferred authorities on the date of transfer shall become the property and assets of the authority.

(f) Rules and regulations previously adopted by the transferred authorities shall remain in full force and effect as rules and regulations of the authority until amended, repealed, or superseded by action of the authority.

(f) Rules and regulations previously adopted by the transferred authorities shall remain in full force and effect as rules and regulations of the authority until amended, repealed, or superseded by action of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-102 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-102
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-102
Status: in_force

A commission shall not submit a negative or unfavorable recommendation which is based upon any data which has been accumulated for a period of time in excess of 24 months where more current data is available.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-110 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-110
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-110
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the availability of funds, there shall be placed within the capitol building or grounds a historic granite monument depicting: (1) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (2) The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”; and (3) The Ten Commandments.

(a) Subject to the availability of funds, there shall be placed within the capitol building or grounds a historic granite monument depicting:

(1) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;

(1) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;

(2) The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”; and

(2) The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”; and

(3) The Ten Commandments.

(3) The Ten Commandments.

(b)(1) Such monument shall be designed, procured, and placed by the Capitol Art Standards Commission, subject to final approval by a monument committee composed of the following members of the General Assembly: (A) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (C) One member from each house of the General Assembly appointed by the Governor. (2) The monument committee established pursuant to this subsection shall stand abolished upon placement of such monument.

(b)(1) Such monument shall be designed, procured, and placed by the Capitol Art Standards Commission, subject to final approval by a monument committee composed of the following members of the General Assembly: (A) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (C) One member from each house of the General Assembly appointed by the Governor.

(b)(1) Such monument shall be designed, procured, and placed by the Capitol Art Standards Commission, subject to final approval by a monument committee composed of the following members of the General Assembly:

(A) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(A) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(B) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and

(B) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and

(C) One member from each house of the General Assembly appointed by the Governor.

(C) One member from each house of the General Assembly appointed by the Governor.

(2) The monument committee established pursuant to this subsection shall stand abolished upon placement of such monument.

(2) The monument committee established pursuant to this subsection shall stand abolished upon placement of such monument.

(c) No public funds shall be expended for the design or procurement of such monument. Gifts and donations from private individuals, organizations, or foundations shall be accepted and expended by the Capitol Art Standards Commission to carry out the requirements of this Code section.

(c) No public funds shall be expended for the design or procurement of such monument. Gifts and donations from private individuals, organizations, or foundations shall be accepted and expended by the Capitol Art Standards Commission to carry out the requirements of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-141 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-141
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-141
Status: in_force

All state and county officers on or before January 15 of each year shall make a complete inventory on oath of all the public property in their charge and shall enter the same in a book kept for that purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-50 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-50
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-50
Status: in_force

(a) Any local government which is within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or which is within any county for which a special district has been otherwise activated pursuant to this chapter may provide, subject to the authorization of the authority as provided for in this chapter, within the territorial limits of the special district authorized by this chapter local government services consisting of land public transportation and air quality control, consistent with the terms of any authorizing resolution of the authority and, further, consistent with the regional plan or plans approved by the authority pursuant to its delegated powers if such plans are applicable to such local government's territory. In providing such local services in such special district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the local government shall utilize one or more of the funding mechanisms enumerated in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state for the purpose of funding, in whole or in part, only the local government services authorized by this chapter, and such services may be provided, in whole or in part, pursuant to a contract between one or more local governments within a special district activated pursuant to this chapter.

(a) Any local government which is within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or which is within any county for which a special district has been otherwise activated pursuant to this chapter may provide, subject to the authorization of the authority as provided for in this chapter, within the territorial limits of the special district authorized by this chapter local government services consisting of land public transportation and air quality control, consistent with the terms of any authorizing resolution of the authority and, further, consistent with the regional plan or plans approved by the authority pursuant to its delegated powers if such plans are applicable to such local government's territory. In providing such local services in such special district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the local government shall utilize one or more of the funding mechanisms enumerated in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state for the purpose of funding, in whole or in part, only the local government services authorized by this chapter, and such services may be provided, in whole or in part, pursuant to a contract between one or more local governments within a special district activated pursuant to this chapter.

(b) Projects and facilities for the provision of local government services through special districts authorized by this chapter shall be planned by the authority consistent with approved regional plans, where applicable, and may be designed, constructed, managed, operated, and funded by the authority in whole or in part.

(b) Projects and facilities for the provision of local government services through special districts authorized by this chapter shall be planned by the authority consistent with approved regional plans, where applicable, and may be designed, constructed, managed, operated, and funded by the authority in whole or in part.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-32
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may borrow, or accept and expend, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such moneys as may be received from any source, including income from the corporation's operations, for effectuating its corporate purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of the corporation and the lottery.

(a) The corporation may borrow, or accept and expend, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such moneys as may be received from any source, including income from the corporation's operations, for effectuating its corporate purposes, including the payment of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and operation of the corporation and the lottery.

(b) Any debt of the corporation may be validated pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-17-25 , and the provisions of such subsection relating to the State Financing and Investment Commission shall be deemed to apply to the corporation.

(b) Any debt of the corporation may be validated pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-17-25 , and the provisions of such subsection relating to the State Financing and Investment Commission shall be deemed to apply to the corporation.

(c) The corporation shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Moneys in the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the corporation or prizes of the lottery, and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made against any moneys other than moneys credited to the corporation operating account.

(c) The corporation shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Moneys in the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the corporation or prizes of the lottery, and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made against any moneys other than moneys credited to the corporation operating account.

(d) The corporation may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The corporation may make procurements which integrate functions such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In all procurement decisions, the corporation shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the state lottery and shall act to promote and ensure security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net proceeds for the benefit of educational programs and purposes.

(d) The corporation may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The corporation may make procurements which integrate functions such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In all procurement decisions, the corporation shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the state lottery and shall act to promote and ensure security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net proceeds for the benefit of educational programs and purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-221 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-221
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-221
Status: in_force

Each facilities development committee shall have oversight authority of each local plan of facilities development, and the governing authority of the less developed county shall submit annually to the department a detailed written progress report and full accounting of receipts and expenditures.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-140 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-140
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-140
Status: in_force

(a) It is the finding of the General Assembly that economic conditions in rural Georgia can be significantly improved through the creation of a focused and coordinated effort. It is further found that it is appropriate for the state to assist in enhancing economic opportunities and preserving the quality of life in rural communities.

(a) It is the finding of the General Assembly that economic conditions in rural Georgia can be significantly improved through the creation of a focused and coordinated effort. It is further found that it is appropriate for the state to assist in enhancing economic opportunities and preserving the quality of life in rural communities.

(b) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Office of Rural Development in order to address effectively the needs, problems, and opportunities of Georgia's rural areas.

(b) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Office of Rural Development in order to address effectively the needs, problems, and opportunities of Georgia's rural areas.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-32
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority shall have sole authority and responsibility for the administration of this article.

(a) The Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority shall have sole authority and responsibility for the administration of this article.

(b) The division shall have the authority and responsibility to do the following: (1) Consult with other departments, agencies, or officials of this state or political subdivisions thereof and appropriate private and professional organizations in matters related to energy. Any other department, educational institution, agency, or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which in any way would affect the administration or enforcement of this article is required to coordinate all such activities with the division to assure orderly and efficient administration and enforcement of this article; (2) Do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government and qualify for, accept, and disburse any public or private grant intended for the administration of this article; (3) Apply for, receive, accept, and administer federal funds and programs made available to the state for the purposes of this article; (4) Contract for services if such services cannot be satisfactorily performed by employees of the division or by any other state agency; (5) Enter into agreements to carry out energy related research and planning jointly with other states or the federal government where appropriate; (6) Inform, educate, and provide materials to other agencies of the state or political subdivisions thereof and to the public on all energy related matters, with particular emphasis on energy consumption trends and their social, environmental, and economic impacts; conservation and energy efficiency; and alternative energy technologies; (7) Monitor and assess the relationship and impact of international, federal, and regional energy policies on the state's energy policies and programs; (8) Collect and analyze data relating to past, present, and future consumption levels for all sources of energy and report such findings to the Governor annually. Such reports shall make recommendations on actions which would further the purposes of energy conservation and management; (9) Prepare and present to the government for approval a standby emergency plan setting forth actions to be taken in the event of an impending serious shortage of energy or a threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (10) Design and implement a program to encourage energy conservation and efficiency, to include, but not be limited to, public, commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential areas; (11) Maintain awareness of all energy related research, with particular emphasis on alternative energy resources creating minimal environmental impact, which research could be of importance to the state's welfare for the purposes of providing constructive and supportive action; (12) Solicit funds made available for the purposes of information, research studies, demonstrations, and projects of professional and civic orientation which are related to energy conservation and efficiency, the development and utilization of alternative energy technologies, and other appropriate energy related areas; and (13) Design and implement programs to assist local governing authorities and other entities in implementing alternative energy projects.

(b) The division shall have the authority and responsibility to do the following:

(1) Consult with other departments, agencies, or officials of this state or political subdivisions thereof and appropriate private and professional organizations in matters related to energy. Any other department, educational institution, agency, or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which in any way would affect the administration or enforcement of this article is required to coordinate all such activities with the division to assure orderly and efficient administration and enforcement of this article;

(1) Consult with other departments, agencies, or officials of this state or political subdivisions thereof and appropriate private and professional organizations in matters related to energy. Any other department, educational institution, agency, or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which in any way would affect the administration or enforcement of this article is required to coordinate all such activities with the division to assure orderly and efficient administration and enforcement of this article;

(2) Do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government and qualify for, accept, and disburse any public or private grant intended for the administration of this article;

(2) Do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government and qualify for, accept, and disburse any public or private grant intended for the administration of this article;

(3) Apply for, receive, accept, and administer federal funds and programs made available to the state for the purposes of this article;

(3) Apply for, receive, accept, and administer federal funds and programs made available to the state for the purposes of this article;

(4) Contract for services if such services cannot be satisfactorily performed by employees of the division or by any other state agency;

(4) Contract for services if such services cannot be satisfactorily performed by employees of the division or by any other state agency;

(5) Enter into agreements to carry out energy related research and planning jointly with other states or the federal government where appropriate;

(5) Enter into agreements to carry out energy related research and planning jointly with other states or the federal government where appropriate;

(6) Inform, educate, and provide materials to other agencies of the state or political subdivisions thereof and to the public on all energy related matters, with particular emphasis on energy consumption trends and their social, environmental, and economic impacts; conservation and energy efficiency; and alternative energy technologies;

(6) Inform, educate, and provide materials to other agencies of the state or political subdivisions thereof and to the public on all energy related matters, with particular emphasis on energy consumption trends and their social, environmental, and economic impacts; conservation and energy efficiency; and alternative energy technologies;

(7) Monitor and assess the relationship and impact of international, federal, and regional energy policies on the state's energy policies and programs;

(7) Monitor and assess the relationship and impact of international, federal, and regional energy policies on the state's energy policies and programs;

(8) Collect and analyze data relating to past, present, and future consumption levels for all sources of energy and report such findings to the Governor annually. Such reports shall make recommendations on actions which would further the purposes of energy conservation and management;

(8) Collect and analyze data relating to past, present, and future consumption levels for all sources of energy and report such findings to the Governor annually. Such reports shall make recommendations on actions which would further the purposes of energy conservation and management;

(9) Prepare and present to the government for approval a standby emergency plan setting forth actions to be taken in the event of an impending serious shortage of energy or a threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

(9) Prepare and present to the government for approval a standby emergency plan setting forth actions to be taken in the event of an impending serious shortage of energy or a threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

(10) Design and implement a program to encourage energy conservation and efficiency, to include, but not be limited to, public, commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential areas;

(10) Design and implement a program to encourage energy conservation and efficiency, to include, but not be limited to, public, commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential areas;

(11) Maintain awareness of all energy related research, with particular emphasis on alternative energy resources creating minimal environmental impact, which research could be of importance to the state's welfare for the purposes of providing constructive and supportive action;

(11) Maintain awareness of all energy related research, with particular emphasis on alternative energy resources creating minimal environmental impact, which research could be of importance to the state's welfare for the purposes of providing constructive and supportive action;

(12) Solicit funds made available for the purposes of information, research studies, demonstrations, and projects of professional and civic orientation which are related to energy conservation and efficiency, the development and utilization of alternative energy technologies, and other appropriate energy related areas; and

(12) Solicit funds made available for the purposes of information, research studies, demonstrations, and projects of professional and civic orientation which are related to energy conservation and efficiency, the development and utilization of alternative energy technologies, and other appropriate energy related areas; and

(13) Design and implement programs to assist local governing authorities and other entities in implementing alternative energy projects.

(13) Design and implement programs to assist local governing authorities and other entities in implementing alternative energy projects.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-10
Status: in_force

(a) Actions may be commenced before the tribunal on and after January 1, 2013. Actions before the tribunal shall be commenced by filing a petition with the tribunal, naming the commissioner as respondent in his or her official capacity, within the time periods prescribed by Code Section 48-2-18 , 48-2-35 , 48-2-59 , 48-6-7 , or 48-6-76 or subparagraph (d)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-7-31 , as the case may be, or as otherwise provided by law. The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on the commissioner and the Attorney General and attach a certificate of service to the petition filed with the tribunal. In the case of a refund action pursuant to Code Section 48-6-7 or 48-6-76 , the petition also shall be served on the clerk of the superior court or collecting officer who is made a party to the action. Service shall be accomplished by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. The petition shall include a summary statement of facts and law upon which the petitioner relies in seeking the requested relief.

(a) Actions may be commenced before the tribunal on and after January 1, 2013. Actions before the tribunal shall be commenced by filing a petition with the tribunal, naming the commissioner as respondent in his or her official capacity, within the time periods prescribed by Code Section 48-2-18 , 48-2-35 , 48-2-59 , 48-6-7 , or 48-6-76 or subparagraph (d)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-7-31 , as the case may be, or as otherwise provided by law. The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on the commissioner and the Attorney General and attach a certificate of service to the petition filed with the tribunal. In the case of a refund action pursuant to Code Section 48-6-7 or 48-6-76 , the petition also shall be served on the clerk of the superior court or collecting officer who is made a party to the action. Service shall be accomplished by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. The petition shall include a summary statement of facts and law upon which the petitioner relies in seeking the requested relief.

(b) The commissioner and any other respondents shall file a response to petitioner's statement of facts and law which constitutes his or her answer with the tribunal no later than 30 days after the service of the petition. The commissioner and any other respondents shall serve a copy of their response on the petitioner's representative or, if the petitioner is not represented, on the petitioner, and shall file a certificate of such service with the response. If in any case a response has not been filed within the time required by this subsection, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the response has been extended by agreement of the parties, for a period not to exceed 30 days, or by the judge of the tribunal. The default may be opened as a matter of right by the filing of a response within 15 days of the day of default and payment of costs. At any time before final judgment, the judge of the tribunal, in his or her discretion, may allow the default to be opened for providential cause that prevented the filing of the response or for excusable neglect or when the tribunal judge, from all the facts, determines that a proper case has been made for the default to be opened on terms to be fixed by the tribunal judge.

(b) The commissioner and any other respondents shall file a response to petitioner's statement of facts and law which constitutes his or her answer with the tribunal no later than 30 days after the service of the petition. The commissioner and any other respondents shall serve a copy of their response on the petitioner's representative or, if the petitioner is not represented, on the petitioner, and shall file a certificate of such service with the response. If in any case a response has not been filed within the time required by this subsection, the case shall automatically become in default unless the time for filing the response has been extended by agreement of the parties, for a period not to exceed 30 days, or by the judge of the tribunal. The default may be opened as a matter of right by the filing of a response within 15 days of the day of default and payment of costs. At any time before final judgment, the judge of the tribunal, in his or her discretion, may allow the default to be opened for providential cause that prevented the filing of the response or for excusable neglect or when the tribunal judge, from all the facts, determines that a proper case has been made for the default to be opened on terms to be fixed by the tribunal judge.

(c) Pleadings and proceedings before the tribunal shall be subject to the amendment and supplementation provisions of Code Section 9-11-15 .

(c) Pleadings and proceedings before the tribunal shall be subject to the amendment and supplementation provisions of Code Section 9-11-15 .

(d) Code Section 50-13A-18 shall apply to service of pleadings and documents.

(d) Code Section 50-13A-18 shall apply to service of pleadings and documents.

(e) As soon as reasonably practicable, the tribunal judge shall schedule a prehearing conference to address discovery, scheduling, and other matters.

(e) As soon as reasonably practicable, the tribunal judge shall schedule a prehearing conference to address discovery, scheduling, and other matters.

(f) The tribunal judge may remand a matter in dispute to the commissioner for further consideration upon motion by all parties to the proceeding, for good cause shown on the motion of any party, or sua sponte when the tribunal judge reasonably determines that circumstances warrant. Any such remand shall not divest the tribunal of jurisdiction, and the tribunal judge's order shall provide that any party, upon appropriate advance notice to all other parties, shall be entitled to have such matter returned to the tribunal for resolution.

(f) The tribunal judge may remand a matter in dispute to the commissioner for further consideration upon motion by all parties to the proceeding, for good cause shown on the motion of any party, or sua sponte when the tribunal judge reasonably determines that circumstances warrant. Any such remand shall not divest the tribunal of jurisdiction, and the tribunal judge's order shall provide that any party, upon appropriate advance notice to all other parties, shall be entitled to have such matter returned to the tribunal for resolution.

(g) Contested cases pending before the Office of State Administrative Hearings on and before December 31, 2012, and cases when the taxpayer made a written demand for a hearing pursuant to Code Section 50-13-12 before January 1, 2013, shall not be transferred to the tribunal. If, on and after January 1, 2013, a written petition for relief or a demand for hearing is filed with the commissioner or by the affected party directly with the Office of State Administrative Hearings in a matter falling within the tribunal's jurisdiction under subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13A-9 , such matter shall be transferred to the tribunal, and the remaining provisions of this chapter shall be applicable.

(g) Contested cases pending before the Office of State Administrative Hearings on and before December 31, 2012, and cases when the taxpayer made a written demand for a hearing pursuant to Code Section 50-13-12 before January 1, 2013, shall not be transferred to the tribunal. If, on and after January 1, 2013, a written petition for relief or a demand for hearing is filed with the commissioner or by the affected party directly with the Office of State Administrative Hearings in a matter falling within the tribunal's jurisdiction under subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13A-9 , such matter shall be transferred to the tribunal, and the remaining provisions of this chapter shall be applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-103 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-103
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-103
Status: in_force

(a) Any local governing authority may, after providing no less than 60 days' notice to all master licensees and location owners and location operators, and in a manner consistent with this Code section, vote to remove any Class B machines from the local jurisdiction.

(a) Any local governing authority may, after providing no less than 60 days' notice to all master licensees and location owners and location operators, and in a manner consistent with this Code section, vote to remove any Class B machines from the local jurisdiction.

(b) Beginning on the first day of the first January after the certification of the Class B accounting terminal under the provisions of Code Section 50-27-101 : (1) The corporation shall notify any master licensee and location owner and location operator of any materially adverse findings of any audit conducted by the corporation to ensure compliance with Code Section 50-27-102 . The notice shall be provided to both the master licensee and the location owner or location operator, regardless of which party's acts or conduct caused the materially adverse finding; (2) If, after the notice required by this Code section, another consecutive audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state. After the second consecutive audit described in this paragraph, the corporation may enter into a corrective action plan with the master licensee or the location owner or location operator, or both. If the next audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state, and such notice shall be considered an order by the corporation. Unless a longer period of time is agreed to by the corporation, not more than 30 days after the third consecutive materially adverse audit finding, the master licensee and location owner or location operator that were audited may appeal the findings of any of the three audits to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” If the master licensee or location owner or location operator that was audited does not appeal the corporation's order as authorized in this Code section, it shall be deemed a final order and shall be used to determine whether the notice to local governing authorities provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection is required, and only upon such notice shall the action described by subsection (a) of this Code section be authorized. For the purposes of this Code section, notice shall be provided in the same manner required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-74 ; and (3) If, pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a final judgment or final order has been entered against at least 15 percent of master licensees and location owners and location operators in a local jurisdiction over any consecutive two-year period, the corporation shall notify the city or county and each and every licensee in this state.

(b) Beginning on the first day of the first January after the certification of the Class B accounting terminal under the provisions of Code Section 50-27-101 :

(1) The corporation shall notify any master licensee and location owner and location operator of any materially adverse findings of any audit conducted by the corporation to ensure compliance with Code Section 50-27-102 . The notice shall be provided to both the master licensee and the location owner or location operator, regardless of which party's acts or conduct caused the materially adverse finding;

(1) The corporation shall notify any master licensee and location owner and location operator of any materially adverse findings of any audit conducted by the corporation to ensure compliance with Code Section 50-27-102 . The notice shall be provided to both the master licensee and the location owner or location operator, regardless of which party's acts or conduct caused the materially adverse finding;

(2) If, after the notice required by this Code section, another consecutive audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state. After the second consecutive audit described in this paragraph, the corporation may enter into a corrective action plan with the master licensee or the location owner or location operator, or both. If the next audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state, and such notice shall be considered an order by the corporation. Unless a longer period of time is agreed to by the corporation, not more than 30 days after the third consecutive materially adverse audit finding, the master licensee and location owner or location operator that were audited may appeal the findings of any of the three audits to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” If the master licensee or location owner or location operator that was audited does not appeal the corporation's order as authorized in this Code section, it shall be deemed a final order and shall be used to determine whether the notice to local governing authorities provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection is required, and only upon such notice shall the action described by subsection (a) of this Code section be authorized. For the purposes of this Code section, notice shall be provided in the same manner required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-74 ; and

(2) If, after the notice required by this Code section, another consecutive audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state. After the second consecutive audit described in this paragraph, the corporation may enter into a corrective action plan with the master licensee or the location owner or location operator, or both. If the next audit conducted by the corporation not less than six months later contains a similar materially adverse finding, the corporation shall notify the master licensee and the location owner or location operator that were audited and every master licensee and location owner and location operator in this state, and such notice shall be considered an order by the corporation. Unless a longer period of time is agreed to by the corporation, not more than 30 days after the third consecutive materially adverse audit finding, the master licensee and location owner or location operator that were audited may appeal the findings of any of the three audits to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” If the master licensee or location owner or location operator that was audited does not appeal the corporation's order as authorized in this Code section, it shall be deemed a final order and shall be used to determine whether the notice to local governing authorities provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection is required, and only upon such notice shall the action described by subsection (a) of this Code section be authorized. For the purposes of this Code section, notice shall be provided in the same manner required by subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-74 ; and

(3) If, pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a final judgment or final order has been entered against at least 15 percent of master licensees and location owners and location operators in a local jurisdiction over any consecutive two-year period, the corporation shall notify the city or county and each and every licensee in this state.

(3) If, pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a final judgment or final order has been entered against at least 15 percent of master licensees and location owners and location operators in a local jurisdiction over any consecutive two-year period, the corporation shall notify the city or county and each and every licensee in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-6
Status: in_force

The department shall be divided into such divisions, sections, or offices as may be necessary from time to time. All divisions, sections, or offices in existence immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. Thereafter, divisions, sections, and offices shall be abolished, reorganized, or established from time to time by the commissioner and as otherwise specified by law. The commissioner shall appoint such directors, deputies, and assistants as may be necessary to manage such divisions, sections, and offices. Such positions shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-240 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-240
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-240
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Martin Luther King, Jr., Advisory Council.

(a) There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Martin Luther King, Jr., Advisory Council.

(b) The council shall consist of nine members as follows: (1) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee; (2) Six members to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be between the ages of 18 and 22 years; (3) One member to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and (4) One member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) The council shall consist of nine members as follows:

(1) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee;

(1) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee;

(2) Six members to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be between the ages of 18 and 22 years;

(2) Six members to be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be between the ages of 18 and 22 years;

(3) One member to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(3) One member to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(4) One member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(4) One member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(c) Members shall serve four-year terms. No member of the council shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

(c) Members shall serve four-year terms. No member of the council shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

(d) Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the appointing authority.

(d) Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the appointing authority.

(e) The council shall select annually a chairperson from among its membership.

(e) The council shall select annually a chairperson from among its membership.

(f) Members of the council shall be subject to removal from office by the appointing authority when the actions or condition of a member shall be considered as good cause for removal.

(f) Members of the council shall be subject to removal from office by the appointing authority when the actions or condition of a member shall be considered as good cause for removal.

(g) A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(g) A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(h) Members of the council shall serve without compensation but, to the extent moneys are received from voluntary contributions through a not for profit corporation, shall be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and other expenses actually incurred in performance of their duties in accordance with the rates and standards for reimbursement of state employees.

(h) Members of the council shall serve without compensation but, to the extent moneys are received from voluntary contributions through a not for profit corporation, shall be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and other expenses actually incurred in performance of their duties in accordance with the rates and standards for reimbursement of state employees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-39 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-39
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-39
Status: in_force

The issuance of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation or incurring of debt, public or otherwise, by the authority must be approved by the commission established by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983 or its successor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-1-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 50-1-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-1-2
Status: in_force

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in the United States, while it maintains an office in the State of Georgia, shall be accorded the same privileges and exemptions concerning taxation, the operation of motor vehicles, education, immunity, and any other privileges and exemptions as provided by the Taiwan Relations Act, 22 U.S.C. Section 3301, et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-35 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-35
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-35
Status: in_force

The authority shall have the authority to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-55 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-55
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-55
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall only apply to prizes of $5,000.00 or more and shall not apply to any retailers authorized by the board to pay prizes of up to $5,000.00 after deducting the price of the ticket or share; excepting that a claim for delinquent child support filed by the entity within the Department of Human Services authorized to enforce support orders shall apply to all prizes of $2,500.00 or more.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-18
Status: in_force

Without limiting the generality of the findings and intent of the General Assembly or any provision of this chapter, the authority shall facilitate economic development for enterprises throughout the state by means that shall include, without limitation, the issuance of bonds, with or without such credit enhancement as the authority may deem appropriate; the collection of and accumulation of fees and other revenues; the establishment of debt service reserves and sinking funds; and the use of the proceeds from such bonds, funds, and reserves to make loans to enterprises, either directly to such enterprises or indirectly through a financial institution, a political subdivision, or otherwise; to acquire loans made by others to such enterprises; to establish revolving or other funds from which short-term or long-term loans can be made to such businesses; to guarantee the payment of loans or other obligations of such enterprises; and to do all things deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, and desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper development and operation of such types of undertakings.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-85 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-85
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-85
Status: in_force

(a) The public members of a commission shall have terms of office concurrent with their respective terms of public office. Members at large of a commission shall serve for a term of four years, except that one-half (or if an odd number of members at large are elected to a commission, a majority of such members at large) shall serve an initial term (either upon activation of a commission or after a redistricting of a commission) of two years as designated by the public members at the time of election; provided, however, that the terms of all members at large shall terminate at the end of any calendar year during which redistricting of the area has occurred.

(a) The public members of a commission shall have terms of office concurrent with their respective terms of public office. Members at large of a commission shall serve for a term of four years, except that one-half (or if an odd number of members at large are elected to a commission, a majority of such members at large) shall serve an initial term (either upon activation of a commission or after a redistricting of a commission) of two years as designated by the public members at the time of election; provided, however, that the terms of all members at large shall terminate at the end of any calendar year during which redistricting of the area has occurred.

(b) The full terms of the members at large shall commence on January 1 of the year following the year in which they are elected except that the first members at large of a newly created commission shall have added to their term the period of time commencing with their election until the first January thereafter.

(b) The full terms of the members at large shall commence on January 1 of the year following the year in which they are elected except that the first members at large of a newly created commission shall have added to their term the period of time commencing with their election until the first January thereafter.

(c) Any member at large who moves his residence outside a district shall be removed from office by the commission. A commission may remove from office any member at large who has failed to attend the last three or more consecutive regular meetings of the commission. A member at large may be elected to two or more successive terms on a commission. If a member of the commission dies, resigns, is removed from office, or for any other reason ceases to be a member of the commission, his unexpired term shall be filled by the same persons and in the same manner as such member was originally elected to the commission pursuant to Code Section 50-8-84 .

(c) Any member at large who moves his residence outside a district shall be removed from office by the commission. A commission may remove from office any member at large who has failed to attend the last three or more consecutive regular meetings of the commission. A member at large may be elected to two or more successive terms on a commission. If a member of the commission dies, resigns, is removed from office, or for any other reason ceases to be a member of the commission, his unexpired term shall be filled by the same persons and in the same manner as such member was originally elected to the commission pursuant to Code Section 50-8-84 .

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon the expiration of the term of office of a mayor of a municipality who has been designated by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities lying within a county in an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities lying within such county, and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission, provided that nothing herein shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of public office from being redesignated as a member of the commission; provided, further, that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county. (2) Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners shall call a meeting of the mayors of all the municipalities located within the northern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of office as mayor from being redesignated as a member of the commission. In the event the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area.

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon the expiration of the term of office of a mayor of a municipality who has been designated by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities lying within a county in an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities lying within such county, and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission, provided that nothing herein shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of public office from being redesignated as a member of the commission; provided, further, that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county.

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon the expiration of the term of office of a mayor of a municipality who has been designated by a majority vote of the mayors of all municipalities lying within a county in an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities lying within such county, and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission, provided that nothing herein shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of public office from being redesignated as a member of the commission; provided, further, that if the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the applicable county.

(2) Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners shall call a meeting of the mayors of all the municipalities located within the northern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of office as mayor from being redesignated as a member of the commission. In the event the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area.

(2) Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the northern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners shall call a meeting of the mayors of all the municipalities located within the northern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the mayor of a municipality located within the southern half of the most populous county within an area, the chairman of the board of commissioners of such county shall call a meeting of the mayors of all municipalities located within the southern half of such county and such mayors shall designate a mayor from their number as a successor member of the commission. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent an incumbent mayor who has been elected to another term of office as mayor from being redesignated as a member of the commission. In the event the mayors of the municipalities eligible to vote on such matter fail to designate one of their number as a successor member within 45 days after a vacancy exists, one of their number shall be selected by a majority vote of the county commission of the most populous county in the area.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-3
Status: in_force

The authority shall receive all assets of, and the authority shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of, the Georgia Residential Finance Authority. The authority is substituted as a party to any such contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and is responsible for performance thereon as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-48 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-48
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-48
Status: in_force

The commission shall make an annual report of its activities to the Governor and to the General Assembly, with any recommendations which it may wish to make. The commission shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-3
Status: in_force

(a) All information provided by a broadband services provider pursuant to this chapter shall be presumed to be confidential, proprietary, a trade secret as such term is defined in Code Section 10-1-761 , and subject to exemption from disclosure under state and federal law and shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title, except in the form of a map where information that could be used to determine provider-specific information about the network of the broadband services provider is not disclosed.

(a) All information provided by a broadband services provider pursuant to this chapter shall be presumed to be confidential, proprietary, a trade secret as such term is defined in Code Section 10-1-761 , and subject to exemption from disclosure under state and federal law and shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title, except in the form of a map where information that could be used to determine provider-specific information about the network of the broadband services provider is not disclosed.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such provider-specific information shall be used solely for the purposes stated under this chapter and shall not, without express permission of the submitting broadband services provider, be released to any person other than to: (1) The submitting broadband services provider; (2) The Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority; (3) Agents designated to assist in developing the map provided for in Article 2 of this chapter; (4) Agents designated to assist in developing a state-wide broadband services deployment plan or supporting the coordination of funding programs associated with broadband services pursuant to this chapter; (5) Employees of the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority; or (6) Attorneys employed by or under contract with the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such provider-specific information shall be used solely for the purposes stated under this chapter and shall not, without express permission of the submitting broadband services provider, be released to any person other than to:

(1) The submitting broadband services provider;

(1) The submitting broadband services provider;

(2) The Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority;

(2) The Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority;

(3) Agents designated to assist in developing the map provided for in Article 2 of this chapter;

(3) Agents designated to assist in developing the map provided for in Article 2 of this chapter;

(4) Agents designated to assist in developing a state-wide broadband services deployment plan or supporting the coordination of funding programs associated with broadband services pursuant to this chapter;

(4) Agents designated to assist in developing a state-wide broadband services deployment plan or supporting the coordination of funding programs associated with broadband services pursuant to this chapter;

(5) Employees of the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority; or

(5) Employees of the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority; or

(6) Attorneys employed by or under contract with the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority.

(6) Attorneys employed by or under contract with the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Technology Authority.

(c) All persons and entities to which any provider-specific information is released pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall protect such information from public disclosure. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit such persons and entities to publish the maps provided for in this chapter, provided that no data is publicly distributed that could be used to determine provider-specific information about the network of the broadband services provider.

(c) All persons and entities to which any provider-specific information is released pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall protect such information from public disclosure. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit such persons and entities to publish the maps provided for in this chapter, provided that no data is publicly distributed that could be used to determine provider-specific information about the network of the broadband services provider.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-9
Status: in_force

Any action against the authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-39 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-39
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-39
Status: in_force

Upon a regional commission's ceasing operations, the local government members of the regional commission shall, within 30 days of cessation of the regional commission's operations, appoint a receiver of the assets of the regional commission for the protection of creditors. The receiver shall be authorized to marshal, sell, or transfer assets, pay liabilities, and assess counties and municipalities which were members of the regional commission. After the completion of such liquidation, a distribution shall be made to the local government members on a pro rata basis according to the amount of contributions such members made to the regional commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-1
Status: in_force

The Department of Community Affairs is created as a department of the executive branch of state government. The Department of Community Affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist as a department of the executive branch of state government in accordance with this article. From and after July 1, 1989, the Department of Community Affairs shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, power, and authority set forth in this article and otherwise provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-65
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to make transfers of title to personal property titled in the name of any department, agency, or institution of the state to private individuals, corporations, or firms for the purpose of effectuating lease purchases of such property between the owning department, agency, or institution and the private individuals, corporations, or firms. Transfers of title shall be made only in conjunction with the execution of a lease purchase agreement between an agency, department, or institution of the state and the transferee acquiring title; and the agreement shall be consummated on the standard agreement form developed pursuant to Code Section 50-5-64 .

(a) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized to make transfers of title to personal property titled in the name of any department, agency, or institution of the state to private individuals, corporations, or firms for the purpose of effectuating lease purchases of such property between the owning department, agency, or institution and the private individuals, corporations, or firms. Transfers of title shall be made only in conjunction with the execution of a lease purchase agreement between an agency, department, or institution of the state and the transferee acquiring title; and the agreement shall be consummated on the standard agreement form developed pursuant to Code Section 50-5-64 .

(b) The departments, agencies, and institutions of the state are authorized to accept the title to property, subject to a contract for lease purchase or installment purchase, upon execution of the aforementioned standard agreement by the Department of Administrative Services; and the department is authorized to transfer title back to the vendor in the name of the department, agency, or institution in the event that the agreement is not fully consummated.

(b) The departments, agencies, and institutions of the state are authorized to accept the title to property, subject to a contract for lease purchase or installment purchase, upon execution of the aforementioned standard agreement by the Department of Administrative Services; and the department is authorized to transfer title back to the vendor in the name of the department, agency, or institution in the event that the agreement is not fully consummated.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-86 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-86
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-86
Status: in_force

A quorum for taking action at a meeting of a commission may be set in such manner as the bylaws of the commission shall provide, but it shall not consist of less than one-half of the total number of authorized members of the commission. The vote of any member of the commission shall be equal to the vote of any other member in considering or acting upon any question, proposal, or other matter before the commission.