O.C.G.A. § 50-25-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-11
Status: in_force

The foregoing Code sections of this chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-64 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-64
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-64
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows: (A) The Governor shall appoint five members; (B) The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and (C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members. (2) Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with respect to the initial appointments, each appointing authority provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall appoint two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms, and one member for a four-year term. The members shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state and shall be selected from the state at large with special consideration given to the appointment of persons associated with those groups or organizations with a demonstrated interest in Civil War history and the preservation of associated sites.

(a)(1) The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows: (A) The Governor shall appoint five members; (B) The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and (C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members.

(a)(1) The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows:

(A) The Governor shall appoint five members;

(A) The Governor shall appoint five members;

(B) The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and

(B) The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and

(C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members.

(C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members.

(2) Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with respect to the initial appointments, each appointing authority provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall appoint two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms, and one member for a four-year term. The members shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state and shall be selected from the state at large with special consideration given to the appointment of persons associated with those groups or organizations with a demonstrated interest in Civil War history and the preservation of associated sites.

(2) Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with respect to the initial appointments, each appointing authority provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall appoint two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms, and one member for a four-year term. The members shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state and shall be selected from the state at large with special consideration given to the appointment of persons associated with those groups or organizations with a demonstrated interest in Civil War history and the preservation of associated sites.

(b) All successors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the commission.

(b) All successors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the commission.

(c) The members of the commission shall receive a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21 ; and the members of the commission shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such.

(c) The members of the commission shall receive a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21 ; and the members of the commission shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such.

(d) The commission shall file an annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly containing a summary of the accomplishments of the commission during the preceding year and the plans of the commission for the following year.

(d) The commission shall file an annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly containing a summary of the accomplishments of the commission during the preceding year and the plans of the commission for the following year.

(e) No state funds shall be expended for the purposes of the commission unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly.

(e) No state funds shall be expended for the purposes of the commission unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-26 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-26
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-26
Status: in_force

There is created within the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority a Water Supply Division. 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. § 50-10-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 10 / Section 50-10-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-10-10
Status: in_force

This chapter, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-19-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-19-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-19.1
Status: in_force

(a) The tribunal shall docket the declaratory judgments of the revenue commissioner pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35 as actions in the tribunal without the filing of a petition for relief.

(a) The tribunal shall docket the declaratory judgments of the revenue commissioner pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 48-2-35 as actions in the tribunal without the filing of a petition for relief.

(b)(1) The tribunal shall determine by interlocutory order the party at fault for the delay in finally determining a claim for refund. (2) If the tribunal determines that the Department of Revenue is primarily at fault, the order shall require that the Department of Revenue pay all interest due to the taxpayer on the claim for refund, including the interest due on the local sales and use tax deemed to have been illegally or erroneously collected. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund. (3) If the tribunal determines that the taxpayer who made the claim for refund is primarily at fault, the order shall prohibit the accrual of any interest due to the taxpayer on the finally determined claim for refund. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund. (4) If the tribunal determines that the delay is justified, the order shall remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination and for further hearings at the tribunal's discretion.

(b)(1) The tribunal shall determine by interlocutory order the party at fault for the delay in finally determining a claim for refund.

(b)(1) The tribunal shall determine by interlocutory order the party at fault for the delay in finally determining a claim for refund.

(2) If the tribunal determines that the Department of Revenue is primarily at fault, the order shall require that the Department of Revenue pay all interest due to the taxpayer on the claim for refund, including the interest due on the local sales and use tax deemed to have been illegally or erroneously collected. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund.

(2) If the tribunal determines that the Department of Revenue is primarily at fault, the order shall require that the Department of Revenue pay all interest due to the taxpayer on the claim for refund, including the interest due on the local sales and use tax deemed to have been illegally or erroneously collected. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund.

(3) If the tribunal determines that the taxpayer who made the claim for refund is primarily at fault, the order shall prohibit the accrual of any interest due to the taxpayer on the finally determined claim for refund. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund.

(3) If the tribunal determines that the taxpayer who made the claim for refund is primarily at fault, the order shall prohibit the accrual of any interest due to the taxpayer on the finally determined claim for refund. The tribunal shall thereafter remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination on the underlying claim for refund.

(4) If the tribunal determines that the delay is justified, the order shall remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination and for further hearings at the tribunal's discretion.

(4) If the tribunal determines that the delay is justified, the order shall remand the matter back to the Department of Revenue for determination and for further hearings at the tribunal's discretion.

(c) The tribunal, at its discretion, may award reasonable attorneys' fees to either party in such proceedings.

(c) The tribunal, at its discretion, may award reasonable attorneys' fees to either party in such proceedings.

(d) Orders of the tribunal issued pursuant to this Code section shall be excluded from the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-13A-15 .

(d) Orders of the tribunal issued pursuant to this Code section shall be excluded from the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-13A-15 .

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, such actions shall follow the procedures and tribunal rules applicable to other proceedings within the tribunal.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, such actions shall follow the procedures and tribunal rules applicable to other proceedings within the tribunal.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-101 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-101
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-101
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2014, in cooperation with the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board established under Code Section 50-27-89 , the corporation shall procure a Class B accounting terminal linked by a communications network through which all Class B machines in a location shall connect to a single point of commerce for the purpose of accounting and reporting to the state. In no event shall the terminal approved by the corporation limit participation to only one manufacturer or one type of bona fide coin operated amusement machine. Consideration shall be given to the cost associated with retrofitting all existing Class B machines and efforts made to minimize that cost.

(a) On or before July 1, 2014, in cooperation with the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board established under Code Section 50-27-89 , the corporation shall procure a Class B accounting terminal linked by a communications network through which all Class B machines in a location shall connect to a single point of commerce for the purpose of accounting and reporting to the state. In no event shall the terminal approved by the corporation limit participation to only one manufacturer or one type of bona fide coin operated amusement machine. Consideration shall be given to the cost associated with retrofitting all existing Class B machines and efforts made to minimize that cost.

(b) Six months after the procurement of a Class B accounting terminal and successful pilot testing, all Class B machines shall be linked by a communications network to a Class B accounting terminal for purposes of monitoring and reading device activities as provided for in this Code section. When the corporation is satisfied with the operation of the Class B accounting terminal it shall certify the effective status of the Class B accounting terminal and notify all licensees of such certification.

(b) Six months after the procurement of a Class B accounting terminal and successful pilot testing, all Class B machines shall be linked by a communications network to a Class B accounting terminal for purposes of monitoring and reading device activities as provided for in this Code section. When the corporation is satisfied with the operation of the Class B accounting terminal it shall certify the effective status of the Class B accounting terminal and notify all licensees of such certification.

(c) The Class B accounting terminal shall be designed and operated to allow the monitoring and reading of all Class B machines for the purpose of compliance with regard to their obligations to the state. The Class B accounting terminal shall be located within and administered by the corporation.

(c) The Class B accounting terminal shall be designed and operated to allow the monitoring and reading of all Class B machines for the purpose of compliance with regard to their obligations to the state. The Class B accounting terminal shall be located within and administered by the corporation.

(d) The Class B accounting terminal shall not provide for the monitoring or reading of personal or financial information concerning patrons of bona fide coin operated amusement machines.

(d) The Class B accounting terminal shall not provide for the monitoring or reading of personal or financial information concerning patrons of bona fide coin operated amusement machines.

(e) Any entity that acts as a vendor for the corporation in building, operating, maintaining, or contracting to build, operate, or maintain a Class B accounting terminal shall be prohibited from obtaining a license as an operator or location owner or location operator. As used in this subsection, the term “entity” shall also include the entity's employees, independent contractors, consultants, or any other person as defined in paragraph (15) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-70 which is related to the entity during the time the vendor is involved with providing service as it relates to the Class B accounting terminal for the corporation.

(e) Any entity that acts as a vendor for the corporation in building, operating, maintaining, or contracting to build, operate, or maintain a Class B accounting terminal shall be prohibited from obtaining a license as an operator or location owner or location operator. As used in this subsection, the term “entity” shall also include the entity's employees, independent contractors, consultants, or any other person as defined in paragraph (15) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-70 which is related to the entity during the time the vendor is involved with providing service as it relates to the Class B accounting terminal for the corporation.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 50-27-73 , nothing in this part shall be construed to provide any authority to the corporation to limit or eliminate Class B machines or to limit, eliminate, or unduly restrict the number of licenses, permits, or certifications for operators or location owners or location operators.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 50-27-73 , nothing in this part shall be construed to provide any authority to the corporation to limit or eliminate Class B machines or to limit, eliminate, or unduly restrict the number of licenses, permits, or certifications for operators or location owners or location operators.

(g) The corporation shall not expand, limit, or otherwise alter what constitutes a bona fide coin operated amusement machine and the permitted redemption related items, except that the corporation shall be permitted to authorize any ticket or product of the corporation.

(g) The corporation shall not expand, limit, or otherwise alter what constitutes a bona fide coin operated amusement machine and the permitted redemption related items, except that the corporation shall be permitted to authorize any ticket or product of the corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-14-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 14 / Section 50-14-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-14-5
Status: in_force

(a) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including the power to grant injunctions or other equitable relief. In addition to any action that may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, the Attorney General shall have authority to bring enforcement actions, either civil or criminal, in his or her discretion as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with this chapter.

(a) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including the power to grant injunctions or other equitable relief. In addition to any action that may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, the Attorney General shall have authority to bring enforcement actions, either civil or criminal, in his or her discretion as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with this chapter.

(b) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter in which the court determines that an agency acted without substantial justification in not complying with this chapter, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Whether the position of the complaining party was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the record as a whole which is made in the proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought.

(b) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter in which the court determines that an agency acted without substantial justification in not complying with this chapter, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Whether the position of the complaining party was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the record as a whole which is made in the proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought.

(c) Any agency or person who provides access to information in good faith reliance on the requirements of this chapter shall not be liable in any action on account of having provided access to such information.

(c) Any agency or person who provides access to information in good faith reliance on the requirements of this chapter shall not be liable in any action on account of having provided access to such information.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-60-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-60-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-60.4
Status: in_force

(a) All state agencies, departments, and authorities responsible for the maintenance of public lands shall give preference to the use of compost and mulch in all road building, land maintenance, and land development activities. Preference shall be given to compost and mulch made in the State of Georgia from organics which are source separated from the state's nonhazardous solid waste stream.

(a) All state agencies, departments, and authorities responsible for the maintenance of public lands shall give preference to the use of compost and mulch in all road building, land maintenance, and land development activities. Preference shall be given to compost and mulch made in the State of Georgia from organics which are source separated from the state's nonhazardous solid waste stream.

(b) The Department of Agriculture shall develop and publish in print or electronically standards for the compost and mulch required by subsection (a) of this Code section by January 1, 1994.

(b) The Department of Agriculture shall develop and publish in print or electronically standards for the compost and mulch required by subsection (a) of this Code section by January 1, 1994.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-81 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-81
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-81
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2019, the Department of Community Affairs shall develop the “Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative” program to provide funding awards to expand broadband services to unserved areas of the state. The goal of such program shall be to provide broadband services coverage throughout the entire state. The funding awards of the program shall represent the state's investment in the deployment of broadband services to unserved areas and shall be used only for capital expenses and expenses directly related to the purchase or lease of property or communications services or facilities, including, without limitation, backhaul and transport, to facilitate the provision of broadband services.

(a) On or before July 1, 2019, the Department of Community Affairs shall develop the “Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative” program to provide funding awards to expand broadband services to unserved areas of the state. The goal of such program shall be to provide broadband services coverage throughout the entire state. The funding awards of the program shall represent the state's investment in the deployment of broadband services to unserved areas and shall be used only for capital expenses and expenses directly related to the purchase or lease of property or communications services or facilities, including, without limitation, backhaul and transport, to facilitate the provision of broadband services.

(b)(1) Funding awards, in the form of grants or loans, shall be competitively awarded to eligible applicants based on criteria consistent with this article and other factors established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall not discriminate between different types of broadband services technology as long as the technology is capable of transmitting data at the rates specified for each unserved area. (2) The department shall designate political subdivisions as eligible applicants that shall be qualified to apply for funding awards under this article. All such eligible applicants are hereby granted all powers necessary for any and all purposes of the program, and in the case of any development authority included as an eligible applicant, the exercise of such powers is hereby found and determined to promote the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.

(b)(1) Funding awards, in the form of grants or loans, shall be competitively awarded to eligible applicants based on criteria consistent with this article and other factors established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall not discriminate between different types of broadband services technology as long as the technology is capable of transmitting data at the rates specified for each unserved area.

(b)(1) Funding awards, in the form of grants or loans, shall be competitively awarded to eligible applicants based on criteria consistent with this article and other factors established by the department; provided, however, that the department shall not discriminate between different types of broadband services technology as long as the technology is capable of transmitting data at the rates specified for each unserved area.

(2) The department shall designate political subdivisions as eligible applicants that shall be qualified to apply for funding awards under this article. All such eligible applicants are hereby granted all powers necessary for any and all purposes of the program, and in the case of any development authority included as an eligible applicant, the exercise of such powers is hereby found and determined to promote the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.

(2) The department shall designate political subdivisions as eligible applicants that shall be qualified to apply for funding awards under this article. All such eligible applicants are hereby granted all powers necessary for any and all purposes of the program, and in the case of any development authority included as an eligible applicant, the exercise of such powers is hereby found and determined to promote the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.

(c) Funding awards shall be based on appropriations of funds or receipt of other funds to support the program.

(c) Funding awards shall be based on appropriations of funds or receipt of other funds to support the program.

(d) The department shall consider each of the following in the funding awards process: (1) The effectiveness of the partnership between an eligible applicant and a qualified broadband services provider; (2) The benefit to the unserved area in terms of the population served and the capacity and scalability of the technology to be deployed; and (3) The total project cost and the ability to leverage other available federal, local, and private funds.

(d) The department shall consider each of the following in the funding awards process:

(1) The effectiveness of the partnership between an eligible applicant and a qualified broadband services provider;

(1) The effectiveness of the partnership between an eligible applicant and a qualified broadband services provider;

(2) The benefit to the unserved area in terms of the population served and the capacity and scalability of the technology to be deployed; and

(2) The benefit to the unserved area in terms of the population served and the capacity and scalability of the technology to be deployed; and

(3) The total project cost and the ability to leverage other available federal, local, and private funds.

(3) The total project cost and the ability to leverage other available federal, local, and private funds.

(e) In addition to the criteria provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, the department may establish any other criteria for determining any funding awards that are reasonable and necessary to ensure that the funds are utilized to provide broadband services to the unserved areas. Such criteria may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Whether the qualified broadband services provider in the partnership is willing to agree to: (A) Not charge more for broadband services to customers in any unserved area for which a funding award is received than it does for the same or similar broadband services to customers in other areas of the state; (B) Serve 90 percent of any locations requesting broadband services in any unserved area for which a funding award is received; and (C) Meet or exceed in any unserved area for which it receives a grant a minimum level of dependable service as established by the department; (2) The benefit to businesses; industrial parks; education centers; hospitals and other health care facilities, such as telehealth facilities and emergency care facilities; government buildings; public safety departments; or other providers of public services located within the unserved area; (3) Data cap limits, signal latency, and reliability of the technology to be utilized; (4) Historic service issues in other areas served by the qualified broadband provider in the partnership; and (5) The length of time it will take to deploy the broadband services in the unserved area.

(e) In addition to the criteria provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, the department may establish any other criteria for determining any funding awards that are reasonable and necessary to ensure that the funds are utilized to provide broadband services to the unserved areas. Such criteria may include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Whether the qualified broadband services provider in the partnership is willing to agree to: (A) Not charge more for broadband services to customers in any unserved area for which a funding award is received than it does for the same or similar broadband services to customers in other areas of the state; (B) Serve 90 percent of any locations requesting broadband services in any unserved area for which a funding award is received; and (C) Meet or exceed in any unserved area for which it receives a grant a minimum level of dependable service as established by the department;

(1) Whether the qualified broadband services provider in the partnership is willing to agree to:

(A) Not charge more for broadband services to customers in any unserved area for which a funding award is received than it does for the same or similar broadband services to customers in other areas of the state;

(A) Not charge more for broadband services to customers in any unserved area for which a funding award is received than it does for the same or similar broadband services to customers in other areas of the state;

(B) Serve 90 percent of any locations requesting broadband services in any unserved area for which a funding award is received; and

(B) Serve 90 percent of any locations requesting broadband services in any unserved area for which a funding award is received; and

(C) Meet or exceed in any unserved area for which it receives a grant a minimum level of dependable service as established by the department;

(C) Meet or exceed in any unserved area for which it receives a grant a minimum level of dependable service as established by the department;

(2) The benefit to businesses; industrial parks; education centers; hospitals and other health care facilities, such as telehealth facilities and emergency care facilities; government buildings; public safety departments; or other providers of public services located within the unserved area;

(2) The benefit to businesses; industrial parks; education centers; hospitals and other health care facilities, such as telehealth facilities and emergency care facilities; government buildings; public safety departments; or other providers of public services located within the unserved area;

(3) Data cap limits, signal latency, and reliability of the technology to be utilized;

(3) Data cap limits, signal latency, and reliability of the technology to be utilized;

(4) Historic service issues in other areas served by the qualified broadband provider in the partnership; and

(4) Historic service issues in other areas served by the qualified broadband provider in the partnership; and

(5) The length of time it will take to deploy the broadband services in the unserved area.

(5) The length of time it will take to deploy the broadband services in the unserved area.

(f) The department shall give competitive priority to any unserved area certified as a broadband ready community as provided in Article 3 of this chapter. Partnerships that include qualified broadband providers that cooperate in providing information requested pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 50-40-21 , as applicable, shall also factor favorably into the competitive funding awards process.

(f) The department shall give competitive priority to any unserved area certified as a broadband ready community as provided in Article 3 of this chapter. Partnerships that include qualified broadband providers that cooperate in providing information requested pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 50-40-21 , as applicable, shall also factor favorably into the competitive funding awards process.

(g) The department shall ensure that the program complies with all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations.

(g) The department shall ensure that the program complies with all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-30
Status: in_force

The principal activities of the Department of Economic Development under this article are to promote participation in and arrange for the location of marine research and industrial activities. The department may delegate to its officers, agents, and employees such duties as it may deem proper to carry out the purposes of this article. The department may contract with any department, board, or agency of the state, local, or federal government; the University System of Georgia or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-12
Status: in_force

(a) Upon filing a petition, the petitioner shall pay to the clerk of the tribunal a fee as determined by the rules established by the tribunal.

(a) Upon filing a petition, the petitioner shall pay to the clerk of the tribunal a fee as determined by the rules established by the tribunal.

(b) A similar fee shall be paid by other parties making an appearance in the proceeding, except that no fee shall be charged to a government body or government official appearing in a representative capacity.

(b) A similar fee shall be paid by other parties making an appearance in the proceeding, except that no fee shall be charged to a government body or government official appearing in a representative capacity.

(c) The chief tribunal judge may fix a fee, not in excess of the fees charged and collected by the clerks of the superior courts of this state, for compiling, or for preparing and compiling, a transcript of the record, or for copying any record, entry, or other paper and the compilation and certification thereof.

(c) The chief tribunal judge may fix a fee, not in excess of the fees charged and collected by the clerks of the superior courts of this state, for compiling, or for preparing and compiling, a transcript of the record, or for copying any record, entry, or other paper and the compilation and certification thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-100 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-100
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-100
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “life cycle costs” means the total costs associated with the use of building materials and fixtures, including the initial cost of acquisition and the cost of installation, operation, energy use, maintenance, and disposal of such material or fixture.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-12
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular loan or loans and any and all revenues and earnings received by the authority, regardless of whether such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular loan or loans for which bonds have been issued, may be pledged by the authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds of the authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any indenture or trust agreement pertaining to such bonds.

(a) All or any part of the gross or net revenues and earnings derived from any particular loan or loans and any and all revenues and earnings received by the authority, regardless of whether such revenues and earnings were produced by a particular loan or loans for which bonds have been issued, may be pledged by the authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds of the authority as may be provided in any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in any indenture or trust agreement pertaining to such bonds.

(b) Such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds received from one or more of all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or indenture or trust agreement, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of: (1) The interest on such bonds as such interest becomes due; (2) The principal of the bonds as the same mature; (3) The necessary charges of any trustee, paying agent, or registrar for such bonds; (4) Any premium on bonds retired on call or purchase; and (5) Reimbursement of a credit enhancement provider who has paid principal of or premium or interest on any bond.

(b) Such funds so pledged, from whatever source received, may include funds received from one or more of all sources and may be set aside at regular intervals into sinking funds for which provision may be made in any such resolution or indenture or trust agreement, which sinking funds may be pledged to and charged with the payment of:

(1) The interest on such bonds as such interest becomes due;

(1) The interest on such bonds as such interest becomes due;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same mature;

(2) The principal of the bonds as the same mature;

(3) The necessary charges of any trustee, paying agent, or registrar for such bonds;

(3) The necessary charges of any trustee, paying agent, or registrar for such bonds;

(4) Any premium on bonds retired on call or purchase; and

(4) Any premium on bonds retired on call or purchase; and

(5) Reimbursement of a credit enhancement provider who has paid principal of or premium or interest on any bond.

(5) Reimbursement of a credit enhancement provider who has paid principal of or premium or interest on any bond.

(c) The use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to regulations for which provision may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture securing the payment of the same.

(c) The use and disposition of any sinking fund may be subject to regulations for which provision may be made in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust instrument or indenture securing the payment of the same.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-30
Status: in_force

Any public officer or employee and any surety on his official bond or any other person participating in any direct or indirect impairment of any fund established in connection with public debt shall be liable in any action brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state, or by any taxpayer of the state, or by the holder of any evidence of indebtedness payable in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, out of such fund to restore to such fund all diversions therefrom.
O.C.G.A. § 50-4-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 4 / Section 50-4-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-4-1
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise required by context, as used in this Code when related to the executive branch of state government, the term:

(1) “Administrative” means those functions related to the specific implementation of general policies.

(1) “Administrative” means those functions related to the specific implementation of general policies.

(2) “Agency” means any officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency in the executive branch of state government.

(2) “Agency” means any officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency in the executive branch of state government.

(3) “Constitution” means the Constitution of Georgia.

(3) “Constitution” means the Constitution of Georgia.

(4) “Department” means a principal, functional, and administrative entity and its divisions within the executive branch of state government provided for by the “Executive Reorganization Act of 1972” or by any subsequent enactment except when used in connection with the name of an agency existing before July 1, 1972.

(4) “Department” means a principal, functional, and administrative entity and its divisions within the executive branch of state government provided for by the “Executive Reorganization Act of 1972” or by any subsequent enactment except when used in connection with the name of an agency existing before July 1, 1972.

(5) “Department head” means a director, commission, board, commissioner, or constitutional officer or such other official in charge of a department.

(5) “Department head” means a director, commission, board, commissioner, or constitutional officer or such other official in charge of a department.

(6) “Function” means a duty, power, or program exercised by or assigned to an agency, whether or not specifically provided for by law, including budgeted positions and personnel relating to the performance of such function unless otherwise provided.

(6) “Function” means a duty, power, or program exercised by or assigned to an agency, whether or not specifically provided for by law, including budgeted positions and personnel relating to the performance of such function unless otherwise provided.

(7) “Policy” or “policy making” means those functions related to establishing the general direction which programs of an agency shall take.

(7) “Policy” or “policy making” means those functions related to establishing the general direction which programs of an agency shall take.

(8) “Unit” means an internal subdivision of an agency, created by statute or by administrative action, including a division, bureau, section, or department or an agency assigned to a department for administrative purposes only as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(8) “Unit” means an internal subdivision of an agency, created by statute or by administrative action, including a division, bureau, section, or department or an agency assigned to a department for administrative purposes only as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-36-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 36 / Section 50-36-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-36-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Agency or political subdivision ” means any department, agency, authority, commission, or governmental entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) “ Annual reporting period ” means from December 1 of the preceding year through November 30 of the year in which the report is due. (3) “Contractor” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 . (4) “ Department ” means the Department of Audits and Accounts. (5) “ Physical performance of services ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 . (6) “ Public employer ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

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

(1) “ Agency or political subdivision ” means any department, agency, authority, commission, or governmental entity of this state or any subdivision of this state.

(1) “ Agency or political subdivision ” means any department, agency, authority, commission, or governmental entity of this state or any subdivision of this state.

(2) “ Annual reporting period ” means from December 1 of the preceding year through November 30 of the year in which the report is due.

(2) “ Annual reporting period ” means from December 1 of the preceding year through November 30 of the year in which the report is due.

(3) “Contractor” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(3) “Contractor” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(4) “ Department ” means the Department of Audits and Accounts.

(4) “ Department ” means the Department of Audits and Accounts.

(5) “ Physical performance of services ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(5) “ Physical performance of services ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(6) “ Public employer ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(6) “ Public employer ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 13-10-90 .

(b) Each agency or political subdivision subject to any of the requirements provided in Code Sections 13-10-91 , 36-60-6 , 36-80-23 , and 50-36-1 shall submit an annual immigration compliance report to the department by December 31 that includes the information required under subsection (d) of this Code section for the annual reporting period. If an agency or political subdivision is exempt from any, but not all, of the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section, it shall still be required to submit the annual report but shall indicate in the report which requirements from which it is exempt.

(b) Each agency or political subdivision subject to any of the requirements provided in Code Sections 13-10-91 , 36-60-6 , 36-80-23 , and 50-36-1 shall submit an annual immigration compliance report to the department by December 31 that includes the information required under subsection (d) of this Code section for the annual reporting period. If an agency or political subdivision is exempt from any, but not all, of the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section, it shall still be required to submit the annual report but shall indicate in the report which requirements from which it is exempt.

(c) The department shall create an immigration compliance reporting system and shall provide technical support for the submission of such reports. The department shall further provide annual notification of such reports with submission instructions to all agencies and political subdivisions subject to such requirements. The department shall be authorized to implement policy as is needed to carry out the requirements of this subsection.

(c) The department shall create an immigration compliance reporting system and shall provide technical support for the submission of such reports. The department shall further provide annual notification of such reports with submission instructions to all agencies and political subdivisions subject to such requirements. The department shall be authorized to implement policy as is needed to carry out the requirements of this subsection.

(d) The immigration compliance report provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall contain the following: (1) The agency or political subdivision's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization; (2) The legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of every contractor that has entered into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 during the annual reporting period; (3) The date of the contract for the physical performance of services between the contractor and public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 ; (4) A listing of each license or certificate issued by a county or municipal corporation to private employers that are required to utilize the federal work authorization program under the provisions of Code Section 36-60-6 during the annual reporting period, including the name of the person and business issued a license and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the private employer affidavit submitted at the time of application; (5)(A) A listing of each public benefit administered by the agency or political subdivision and a listing of each public benefit for which SAVE program authorization for verification has not been received. (B) As used in this paragraph, the terms “public benefit” and “SAVE program” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 ; and (6) The agency or political subdivision's certificate of compliance with Code Section 36-80-23 .

(d) The immigration compliance report provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section shall contain the following:

(1) The agency or political subdivision's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization;

(1) The agency or political subdivision's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization;

(2) The legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of every contractor that has entered into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 during the annual reporting period;

(2) The legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of every contractor that has entered into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 during the annual reporting period;

(3) The date of the contract for the physical performance of services between the contractor and public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 ;

(3) The date of the contract for the physical performance of services between the contractor and public employer as required under Code Section 13-10-91 ;

(4) A listing of each license or certificate issued by a county or municipal corporation to private employers that are required to utilize the federal work authorization program under the provisions of Code Section 36-60-6 during the annual reporting period, including the name of the person and business issued a license and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the private employer affidavit submitted at the time of application;

(4) A listing of each license or certificate issued by a county or municipal corporation to private employers that are required to utilize the federal work authorization program under the provisions of Code Section 36-60-6 during the annual reporting period, including the name of the person and business issued a license and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the private employer affidavit submitted at the time of application;

(5)(A) A listing of each public benefit administered by the agency or political subdivision and a listing of each public benefit for which SAVE program authorization for verification has not been received. (B) As used in this paragraph, the terms “public benefit” and “SAVE program” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 ; and

(5)(A) A listing of each public benefit administered by the agency or political subdivision and a listing of each public benefit for which SAVE program authorization for verification has not been received.

(5)(A) A listing of each public benefit administered by the agency or political subdivision and a listing of each public benefit for which SAVE program authorization for verification has not been received.

(B) As used in this paragraph, the terms “public benefit” and “SAVE program” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 ; and

(B) As used in this paragraph, the terms “public benefit” and “SAVE program” shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1 ; and

(6) The agency or political subdivision's certificate of compliance with Code Section 36-80-23 .

(6) The agency or political subdivision's certificate of compliance with Code Section 36-80-23 .

(e) In the event that the immigration compliance report submitted by an agency or political subdivision is found to be deficient by the department, so long as a new immigration compliance report is submitted with the prior deficiencies corrected and fully complies with this Code section, such agency or political subdivision shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this Code section.

(e) In the event that the immigration compliance report submitted by an agency or political subdivision is found to be deficient by the department, so long as a new immigration compliance report is submitted with the prior deficiencies corrected and fully complies with this Code section, such agency or political subdivision shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this Code section.

(f) Any action taken by an agency or a political subdivision for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this Code section shall not subject such agency or political subdivision to any civil liability arising from such action.

(f) Any action taken by an agency or a political subdivision for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this Code section shall not subject such agency or political subdivision to any civil liability arising from such action.

(g) The department shall not find an agency or a political subdivision to be in violation of this Code section as a result of any actions or omissions by a county constitutional officer.

(g) The department shall not find an agency or a political subdivision to be in violation of this Code section as a result of any actions or omissions by a county constitutional officer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-14
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall provide for the distribution in electronic format of the legislative information provided to the authority pursuant to Code Section 28-3-24.1 . Such information may be made available in a dial-up bulletin board format or in such other formats as may be determined to be appropriate by the authority.

(a) The authority shall provide for the distribution in electronic format of the legislative information provided to the authority pursuant to Code Section 28-3-24.1 . Such information may be made available in a dial-up bulletin board format or in such other formats as may be determined to be appropriate by the authority.

(b) Such legislative information shall be provided free of charge to Internet users, public schools, their students and faculty, and to public libraries and their patrons. When PeachNet becomes available to an individual school or library, such school or library may have the option of connection to PeachNet and may then receive such legislative information from GeorgiaNet through PeachNet free of charge. For this purpose, “free of charge” may include the provision of legislative information without charge. For this purpose, “public schools” may include all schools operated by this state's local public school systems, all units of the University System of Georgia, and all units of the Technical College System of Georgia. For this purpose, “public libraries” may include all city, county, and regional public libraries.

(b) Such legislative information shall be provided free of charge to Internet users, public schools, their students and faculty, and to public libraries and their patrons. When PeachNet becomes available to an individual school or library, such school or library may have the option of connection to PeachNet and may then receive such legislative information from GeorgiaNet through PeachNet free of charge. For this purpose, “free of charge” may include the provision of legislative information without charge. For this purpose, “public schools” may include all schools operated by this state's local public school systems, all units of the University System of Georgia, and all units of the Technical College System of Georgia. For this purpose, “public libraries” may include all city, county, and regional public libraries.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-18
Status: in_force

(a) When the grant, denial, or renewal of a license is required by law to be preceded by notice and opportunity for hearing, Code Section 50-13-13 shall apply.

(a) When the grant, denial, or renewal of a license is required by law to be preceded by notice and opportunity for hearing, Code Section 50-13-13 shall apply.

(b) When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or for a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license does not expire until the application has been finally determined by the agency and, in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited, until the last day for seeking review of the agency order or at a later date fixed by order of the reviewing court.

(b) When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or for a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license does not expire until the application has been finally determined by the agency and, in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited, until the last day for seeking review of the agency order or at a later date fixed by order of the reviewing court.

(c) No revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of any license is lawful unless, prior to the institution of agency proceedings, the agency has sent notice, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the licensee, of individual facts or conduct which warrant the intended action and the licensee has been given an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license except where: (1) The agency finds that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, in which case summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceeding shall be promptly instituted and determined; or (2) The agency's order is expressly required, by a judgment or a statute, to be made without the right to a hearing or continuance of any type.

(c) No revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of any license is lawful unless, prior to the institution of agency proceedings, the agency has sent notice, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the licensee, of individual facts or conduct which warrant the intended action and the licensee has been given an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license except where:

(1) The agency finds that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, in which case summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceeding shall be promptly instituted and determined; or

(1) The agency finds that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, in which case summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceeding shall be promptly instituted and determined; or

(2) The agency's order is expressly required, by a judgment or a statute, to be made without the right to a hearing or continuance of any type.

(2) The agency's order is expressly required, by a judgment or a statute, to be made without the right to a hearing or continuance of any type.

(d)(1) In contested cases which could result in the revocation, suspension, or limitation of a license, when a licensee makes a general or specific request for exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information that is relative to pending allegations concerning a license, an agency must furnish the requested information, indicate that no such information exists, or refuse to furnish the information requested prior to a hearing. An agency shall not be required to release information which is made confidential by state or federal law, until such requested information has been determined to be exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable pursuant to the in camera procedure specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Once an agency has furnished exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information, has indicated that no such information exists, or has refused to furnish such information, the licensee may request a prehearing in camera inspection of the remainder of the investigative file by the person or persons presiding over the hearing. Such person or persons shall furnish the licensee with all material that would aid in the licensee's defense that is exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable. Such person or persons shall seal a copy of the entire investigative file in order to preserve it in the event of an appeal.

(d)(1) In contested cases which could result in the revocation, suspension, or limitation of a license, when a licensee makes a general or specific request for exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information that is relative to pending allegations concerning a license, an agency must furnish the requested information, indicate that no such information exists, or refuse to furnish the information requested prior to a hearing. An agency shall not be required to release information which is made confidential by state or federal law, until such requested information has been determined to be exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable pursuant to the in camera procedure specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(d)(1) In contested cases which could result in the revocation, suspension, or limitation of a license, when a licensee makes a general or specific request for exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information that is relative to pending allegations concerning a license, an agency must furnish the requested information, indicate that no such information exists, or refuse to furnish the information requested prior to a hearing. An agency shall not be required to release information which is made confidential by state or federal law, until such requested information has been determined to be exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable pursuant to the in camera procedure specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) Once an agency has furnished exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information, has indicated that no such information exists, or has refused to furnish such information, the licensee may request a prehearing in camera inspection of the remainder of the investigative file by the person or persons presiding over the hearing. Such person or persons shall furnish the licensee with all material that would aid in the licensee's defense that is exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable. Such person or persons shall seal a copy of the entire investigative file in order to preserve it in the event of an appeal.

(2) Once an agency has furnished exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable information, has indicated that no such information exists, or has refused to furnish such information, the licensee may request a prehearing in camera inspection of the remainder of the investigative file by the person or persons presiding over the hearing. Such person or persons shall furnish the licensee with all material that would aid in the licensee's defense that is exculpatory, favorable, or arguably favorable. Such person or persons shall seal a copy of the entire investigative file in order to preserve it in the event of an appeal.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-57 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-57
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-57
Status: in_force

The state treasurer, as administrative officer of the board, shall furnish to the Governor and the board such information and reports relating to funds held on demand accounts and as investments, estimates of treasury receipts and withdrawals, and interest earned on investments as may be necessary or helpful to the board in the administration of its duties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-19 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-19
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-19
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may establish a fidelity fund separate from all other funds and shall assess each retailer a one-time fee not to exceed $100.00 per sales location. The corporation is authorized to invest the funds or place such funds in one or more interest-bearing accounts. Moneys deposited to the fund may be used to cover losses the corporation experiences due to nonfeasance, misfeasance, or malfeasance of a lottery retailer. In addition, the funds may be used to purchase blanket bonds covering the Georgia Lottery Corporation against losses from all retailers. At the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall pay to the general lottery fund any amount in the fidelity fund which exceeds $500,000.00, and such funds shall be commingled with and treated as net proceeds from the lottery.

(a) The corporation may establish a fidelity fund separate from all other funds and shall assess each retailer a one-time fee not to exceed $100.00 per sales location. The corporation is authorized to invest the funds or place such funds in one or more interest-bearing accounts. Moneys deposited to the fund may be used to cover losses the corporation experiences due to nonfeasance, misfeasance, or malfeasance of a lottery retailer. In addition, the funds may be used to purchase blanket bonds covering the Georgia Lottery Corporation against losses from all retailers. At the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall pay to the general lottery fund any amount in the fidelity fund which exceeds $500,000.00, and such funds shall be commingled with and treated as net proceeds from the lottery.

(b) A reserve account may be established as a general operating expense to cover amounts deemed uncollectable. The corporation shall establish procedures for minimizing any losses that may be experienced for the foregoing reasons and shall exercise and exhaust all available options in such procedures prior to amounts being written off to this account.

(b) A reserve account may be established as a general operating expense to cover amounts deemed uncollectable. The corporation shall establish procedures for minimizing any losses that may be experienced for the foregoing reasons and shall exercise and exhaust all available options in such procedures prior to amounts being written off to this account.

(c) The corporation may require any retailer to post an appropriate bond, as determined by the corporation, using an insurance company acceptable to the corporation. The amount should not exceed the applicable district sales average of lottery tickets for two billing periods.

(c) The corporation may require any retailer to post an appropriate bond, as determined by the corporation, using an insurance company acceptable to the corporation. The amount should not exceed the applicable district sales average of lottery tickets for two billing periods.

(d)(1) In its discretion, the corporation may allow a retailer to deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing. Securities eligible under this paragraph shall be limited to: (A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations 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 United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; (C) Federal agency securities by an agency or instrumentality of the United States government. (2) Such securities shall be held in trust in the name of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

(d)(1) In its discretion, the corporation may allow a retailer to deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing. Securities eligible under this paragraph shall be limited to: (A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations 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 United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; (C) Federal agency securities by an agency or instrumentality of the United States government.

(d)(1) In its discretion, the corporation may allow a retailer to deposit and maintain with the corporation securities that are interest bearing or accruing. Securities eligible under this paragraph shall be limited to:

(A) Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations 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 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 United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest;

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

(C) Federal agency securities by an agency or instrumentality of the United States government.

(C) Federal agency securities by an agency or instrumentality of the United States government.

(2) Such securities shall be held in trust in the name of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

(2) Such securities shall be held in trust in the name of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-27 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-27
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-27
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall prepare each year a report showing the entire personnel of every office, institution, board, department, and commission in the executive department of the state government, of every state authority, of every university or college in the University System of Georgia, and of every local board of education. The report shall list the name, title or functional area, salary, and travel expense incurred by each such individual, which information shall be allocated to the respective office, institution, board, department, commission, authority, university, college, or local board of education affected. The report shall be kept in the state auditor's office and shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours. Copies of the report or portions of the report shall be made available on request and posted online in a searchable data base. Each office, institution, board, department, commission, authority, university, college, and local board of education is required and directed to submit to the state auditor, in a format prescribed by the state auditor, a listing of all personnel of such office, institution, board, department, commission, authority, university, college, or local board of education showing name, title or functional area, salary, and travel expense for each individual. The state auditor shall furnish each member of the General Assembly a card or form so that a copy of such report may be requested by any member who desires one.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-35 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-35
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-35
Status: in_force

The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, known as the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this chapter shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this chapter; nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-41 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-41
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-41
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision shall not be certified as a broadband ready community unless such political subdivision enacts an ordinance for reviewing applications and issuing permits related to broadband network projects that provides for all of the following: (1) Appointing a single point of contact for all matters related to a broadband network project; (2) Requiring such political subdivision to determine whether an application is complete and notifying the applicant about such determination in writing within a certain time period after receiving such application; provided, however, that any delay in the processing of an application that is outside the control of such political subdivision and that is directly caused by or attributable to a natural disaster, a state of emergency, a mandated federal review or approval, the receipt of multiple applications by the same or different applicants within a relatively short period of time, another political subdivision's review or approval, or through fault of the applicant shall not count toward the days allotted within such time period; (3) If the political subdivision receives an application that is incomplete, requiring the written notification provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection to specify in detail the required information that is incomplete; (4) If such political subdivision does not make the written notification required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, requiring such political subdivision to consider an application to be complete; (5) Within a certain time period after receiving an application that is complete, requiring such political subdivision to approve or deny such application and provide the applicant notification in writing of such approval or denial; (6) That any fee imposed by such political subdivision to review an application, issue a permit, or perform any other activity related to a broadband network project shall be reasonable, cost based, and nondiscriminatory to all applicants; and (7) Any other information or specifications as may be required by the department by rules and regulations related to ensuring ready access to the public rights of way and infrastructure.

(a) A political subdivision shall not be certified as a broadband ready community unless such political subdivision enacts an ordinance for reviewing applications and issuing permits related to broadband network projects that provides for all of the following:

(1) Appointing a single point of contact for all matters related to a broadband network project;

(1) Appointing a single point of contact for all matters related to a broadband network project;

(2) Requiring such political subdivision to determine whether an application is complete and notifying the applicant about such determination in writing within a certain time period after receiving such application; provided, however, that any delay in the processing of an application that is outside the control of such political subdivision and that is directly caused by or attributable to a natural disaster, a state of emergency, a mandated federal review or approval, the receipt of multiple applications by the same or different applicants within a relatively short period of time, another political subdivision's review or approval, or through fault of the applicant shall not count toward the days allotted within such time period;

(2) Requiring such political subdivision to determine whether an application is complete and notifying the applicant about such determination in writing within a certain time period after receiving such application; provided, however, that any delay in the processing of an application that is outside the control of such political subdivision and that is directly caused by or attributable to a natural disaster, a state of emergency, a mandated federal review or approval, the receipt of multiple applications by the same or different applicants within a relatively short period of time, another political subdivision's review or approval, or through fault of the applicant shall not count toward the days allotted within such time period;

(3) If the political subdivision receives an application that is incomplete, requiring the written notification provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection to specify in detail the required information that is incomplete;

(3) If the political subdivision receives an application that is incomplete, requiring the written notification provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection to specify in detail the required information that is incomplete;

(4) If such political subdivision does not make the written notification required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, requiring such political subdivision to consider an application to be complete;

(4) If such political subdivision does not make the written notification required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, requiring such political subdivision to consider an application to be complete;

(5) Within a certain time period after receiving an application that is complete, requiring such political subdivision to approve or deny such application and provide the applicant notification in writing of such approval or denial;

(5) Within a certain time period after receiving an application that is complete, requiring such political subdivision to approve or deny such application and provide the applicant notification in writing of such approval or denial;

(6) That any fee imposed by such political subdivision to review an application, issue a permit, or perform any other activity related to a broadband network project shall be reasonable, cost based, and nondiscriminatory to all applicants; and

(6) That any fee imposed by such political subdivision to review an application, issue a permit, or perform any other activity related to a broadband network project shall be reasonable, cost based, and nondiscriminatory to all applicants; and

(7) Any other information or specifications as may be required by the department by rules and regulations related to ensuring ready access to the public rights of way and infrastructure.

(7) Any other information or specifications as may be required by the department by rules and regulations related to ensuring ready access to the public rights of way and infrastructure.

(b) The department, with input from broadband services providers and local governments, shall develop a model ordinance for the review of applications and the issuance of permits related to broadband network projects that complies with subsection (a) of this Code section that may be enacted by a political subdivision.

(b) The department, with input from broadband services providers and local governments, shall develop a model ordinance for the review of applications and the issuance of permits related to broadband network projects that complies with subsection (a) of this Code section that may be enacted by a political subdivision.

(c) If a political subdivision enacts an ordinance that differs from the model ordinance developed by the department, the political subdivision shall, when applying for certification under Code Section 50-40-40 , provide the department with a written statement that describes the ordinance enacted by such political subdivision and how such ordinance differs from the model ordinance.

(c) If a political subdivision enacts an ordinance that differs from the model ordinance developed by the department, the political subdivision shall, when applying for certification under Code Section 50-40-40 , provide the department with a written statement that describes the ordinance enacted by such political subdivision and how such ordinance differs from the model ordinance.

(d) After certification of a political subdivision as a broadband ready community, the department shall continue to monitor such political subdivision's compliance with the broadband ready community eligibility requirements provided in subsection (a) of this Code section to ensure that the ordinance is still in effect and that such political subdivision's actions are in conformance with such ordinance.

(d) After certification of a political subdivision as a broadband ready community, the department shall continue to monitor such political subdivision's compliance with the broadband ready community eligibility requirements provided in subsection (a) of this Code section to ensure that the ordinance is still in effect and that such political subdivision's actions are in conformance with such ordinance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-17 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-17
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-17
Status: in_force

Employees of the department shall serve in the classified and unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-29 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-29
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-29
Status: in_force

For the purpose of more completely discharging the duties resting upon him or her and to discover the truth and to make his or her reports truthful in all matters handled by him or her, the state auditor is empowered to conduct hearings, to summon witnesses, to administer oaths, to take the testimony of such witnesses, and to compel the production, inspection, and copying of documentary evidence, including without limitation evidence in electronic form and documentary evidence that is confidential or not available to the general public, at such time and place as he or she may designate for the purpose of investigating and determining the conduct and record of the employees and officials of any department of the state government. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state auditor shall have access to inspect, compel production of, and copy confidential information in any form unless the law making such information confidential expressly refers to this Code section and qualifies or supersedes it in that particular instance. When the audit or special examination of the state auditor is concluded, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall redact, destroy, or return to the custodial agency all confidential information except that information which the state auditor determines is necessary to retain for audit purposes or to disclose for other public purposes. For audit purposes, the state auditor may retain such confidential information in working papers as is minimally necessary to support findings and to comply with generally accepted governmental auditing standards. The state auditor may also disclose confidential information to other officers independently entitled to its receipt, such as for law enforcement purposes. Except as stated above in this Code section, confidential information in the hands of the state auditor shall have the same confidential status as it does in the hands of the custodial entity, and the state auditor shall protect its confidentiality with at least the care and procedures by which it is protected by the custodial agency or substantially equivalent care and procedures.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-51 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-51
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-51
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:

(1) To canvass all sources of supply and to contract for the lease, rental, purchase, or other acquisition of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services other than professional and personal employment services required by the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of this state under competitive bidding in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for in this article;

(1) To canvass all sources of supply and to contract for the lease, rental, purchase, or other acquisition of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services other than professional and personal employment services required by the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of this state under competitive bidding in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for in this article;

(2) To establish and enforce standard specifications which shall apply to all supplies, materials, equipment, and services other than professional and personal employment services purchased or to be purchased for the use of the state government for any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state;

(2) To establish and enforce standard specifications which shall apply to all supplies, materials, equipment, and services other than professional and personal employment services purchased or to be purchased for the use of the state government for any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state;

(3) To contract for all electric light power, postal, and any and all other contractual purchases and needs of the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state or in lieu of such contract to authorize any offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state to purchase or contract for any or all such services;

(3) To contract for all electric light power, postal, and any and all other contractual purchases and needs of the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state or in lieu of such contract to authorize any offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state to purchase or contract for any or all such services;

(4) To have general supervision of all storerooms and stores operated by the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state; to provide for transfer or exchange to or between all state offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state or to sell all supplies, materials, and equipment which are surplus, obsolete, or unused; and to maintain inventories of all fixed property and of all movable equipment, supplies, and materials belonging to the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state;

(4) To have general supervision of all storerooms and stores operated by the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state; to provide for transfer or exchange to or between all state offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state or to sell all supplies, materials, and equipment which are surplus, obsolete, or unused; and to maintain inventories of all fixed property and of all movable equipment, supplies, and materials belonging to the state government or any of its offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, or other entities of the state;

(5) To make provision for and to contract for all state printing, including all printing, binding, paper stock, and supplies or materials in connection with the same, except as provided in this part. For the purpose of obtaining bids on printing, it shall have the power to divide the printing into various classes and to provide stipulations and specifications therefor and advertise, receive bids, and contract separately for the various classes;

(5) To make provision for and to contract for all state printing, including all printing, binding, paper stock, and supplies or materials in connection with the same, except as provided in this part. For the purpose of obtaining bids on printing, it shall have the power to divide the printing into various classes and to provide stipulations and specifications therefor and advertise, receive bids, and contract separately for the various classes;

(6) To procure all fidelity bonds covering state officials and employees required by law or administrative directive to give such bonds; and, in order to provide the bonds at a minimum expense to the state, the bonds may be procured under a master policy or policies providing insurance agreements on a group or blanket coverage basis with or without deductibles or excess coverage over the state's retention as determined by the commissioner. Fidelity bonds covering state officials and employees which are procured pursuant to this paragraph shall expressly provide that all state officials and employees who are required by law to be bonded be named in the fidelity bond as insureds or beneficiaries under the terms of the fidelity bond. Inclusion of any state official, officer, or employee required by law or administrative directive to be specifically bonded in a master fidelity bond under the terms of this part shall satisfy any statutory requirement that the official, officer, or employee be bonded. Fidelity bonds procured pursuant to this paragraph shall also expressly provide for indemnification, out of the proceeds of the fidelity bonds, of all state officials and employees for any liability or expense of any nature resulting from a claim on the state official's or employee's bonds which is due to or as a result of an act of a subordinate of the state official or employee. In order to finance the continuing liability established with other agencies of state government, the commissioner is authorized to retain all moneys paid to the department as premiums on policies of insurance, all moneys received as interest, and all moneys received from other sources to set up and maintain a reserve for the payment of such liability and the expenses necessary to administer properly the insurance program. The commissioner is further authorized to establish incentive programs including differential premium rates based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, increased or decreased deductibles based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, and the imposition of fines and penalties. If any premiums, deductibles, fines, or penalties are unpaid, the department is authorized to deduct any unpaid amounts from the nonpaying agency's or authority's continuation budget subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget and deposit those funds into the reserve fund provided for in this Code section. The commissioner shall invest the moneys in the same manner as other such moneys in his or her possession;

(6) To procure all fidelity bonds covering state officials and employees required by law or administrative directive to give such bonds; and, in order to provide the bonds at a minimum expense to the state, the bonds may be procured under a master policy or policies providing insurance agreements on a group or blanket coverage basis with or without deductibles or excess coverage over the state's retention as determined by the commissioner. Fidelity bonds covering state officials and employees which are procured pursuant to this paragraph shall expressly provide that all state officials and employees who are required by law to be bonded be named in the fidelity bond as insureds or beneficiaries under the terms of the fidelity bond. Inclusion of any state official, officer, or employee required by law or administrative directive to be specifically bonded in a master fidelity bond under the terms of this part shall satisfy any statutory requirement that the official, officer, or employee be bonded. Fidelity bonds procured pursuant to this paragraph shall also expressly provide for indemnification, out of the proceeds of the fidelity bonds, of all state officials and employees for any liability or expense of any nature resulting from a claim on the state official's or employee's bonds which is due to or as a result of an act of a subordinate of the state official or employee. In order to finance the continuing liability established with other agencies of state government, the commissioner is authorized to retain all moneys paid to the department as premiums on policies of insurance, all moneys received as interest, and all moneys received from other sources to set up and maintain a reserve for the payment of such liability and the expenses necessary to administer properly the insurance program. The commissioner is further authorized to establish incentive programs including differential premium rates based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, increased or decreased deductibles based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, and the imposition of fines and penalties. If any premiums, deductibles, fines, or penalties are unpaid, the department is authorized to deduct any unpaid amounts from the nonpaying agency's or authority's continuation budget subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget and deposit those funds into the reserve fund provided for in this Code section. The commissioner shall invest the moneys in the same manner as other such moneys in his or her possession;

(7) To establish and operate the state agency for surplus property for the purpose of distributing surplus properties made available by the federal government under Pub. L. 152, 81st Congress, as amended, to institutions, organizations, agencies, and others as may be eligible to receive such surplus properties pursuant to applicable provisions of federal law. The commissioner may enter into or authorize the aforesaid state agency for surplus property to enter into cooperative agreements with the federal government for the use of surplus properties by the state agency. The commissioner is authorized to enter into contracts with other state, local, or federal agencies, or with other persons with respect to the construction, operation, maintenance, leasing, or rental of a facility for use by the state agency. Further, the commissioner may acquire real or personal property for such purposes;

(7) To establish and operate the state agency for surplus property for the purpose of distributing surplus properties made available by the federal government under Pub. L. 152, 81st Congress, as amended, to institutions, organizations, agencies, and others as may be eligible to receive such surplus properties pursuant to applicable provisions of federal law. The commissioner may enter into or authorize the aforesaid state agency for surplus property to enter into cooperative agreements with the federal government for the use of surplus properties by the state agency. The commissioner is authorized to enter into contracts with other state, local, or federal agencies, or with other persons with respect to the construction, operation, maintenance, leasing, or rental of a facility for use by the state agency. Further, the commissioner may acquire real or personal property for such purposes;

(8) To delegate, in the department's discretion, to medical facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia the ability to purchase medical equipment and medical supplies necessary for medical teaching purposes;

(8) To delegate, in the department's discretion, to medical facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia the ability to purchase medical equipment and medical supplies necessary for medical teaching purposes;

(9) To enter into or authorize agreements with cooperative purchasing organizations or other states and their political subdivisions to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter;

(9) To enter into or authorize agreements with cooperative purchasing organizations or other states and their political subdivisions to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter;

(10) To collect, retain, and carry over from year to year in a reserve fund any moneys, rebates, or commissions payable to the state that are generated by supply contracts established pursuant to Code Section 50-5-57 ; and

(10) To collect, retain, and carry over from year to year in a reserve fund any moneys, rebates, or commissions payable to the state that are generated by supply contracts established pursuant to Code Section 50-5-57 ; and

(11) To conduct the procurement of all technology resource purchases not exempted from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with the technology standards and specifications established by the Georgia Technology Authority.

(11) To conduct the procurement of all technology resource purchases not exempted from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with the technology standards and specifications established by the Georgia Technology Authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-60-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-60-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-60.2
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Mill broke” means any paper waste generated in a paper mill prior to the completion of the paper-making process up to and including the cutting and trimming of the paper machine reel into small rolls or rough sheets. (2) “Printing and writing paper” means high-grade office paper including but not limited to copier paper, bond paper, forms, stationery, envelopes, text and cover stock, as well as offset printing paper. (3) “Recycled content paper” means any paper having recycled fiber content. (4) “Recycled fiber content” means those materials and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream. Such term does not include sawdust, wood chips, wood slabs, or the virgin content of mill broke.

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

(1) “Mill broke” means any paper waste generated in a paper mill prior to the completion of the paper-making process up to and including the cutting and trimming of the paper machine reel into small rolls or rough sheets.

(1) “Mill broke” means any paper waste generated in a paper mill prior to the completion of the paper-making process up to and including the cutting and trimming of the paper machine reel into small rolls or rough sheets.

(2) “Printing and writing paper” means high-grade office paper including but not limited to copier paper, bond paper, forms, stationery, envelopes, text and cover stock, as well as offset printing paper.

(2) “Printing and writing paper” means high-grade office paper including but not limited to copier paper, bond paper, forms, stationery, envelopes, text and cover stock, as well as offset printing paper.

(3) “Recycled content paper” means any paper having recycled fiber content.

(3) “Recycled content paper” means any paper having recycled fiber content.

(4) “Recycled fiber content” means those materials and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream. Such term does not include sawdust, wood chips, wood slabs, or the virgin content of mill broke.

(4) “Recycled fiber content” means those materials and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream. Such term does not include sawdust, wood chips, wood slabs, or the virgin content of mill broke.

(b) At least 95 percent of moneys spent on printing and writing paper purchased by state agencies, commissions, and authorities shall be spent upon recycled content paper which meets or exceeds Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for minimum recycled content; provided, however, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply if the price of recycled content paper required by this Code section exceeds 8 percent of the price paid by the Department of Administrative Services for 100 percent virgin paper products or if the recycled content paper required by this Code section does not meet the standards, quality level, and specifications established by the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) At least 95 percent of moneys spent on printing and writing paper purchased by state agencies, commissions, and authorities shall be spent upon recycled content paper which meets or exceeds Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for minimum recycled content; provided, however, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply if the price of recycled content paper required by this Code section exceeds 8 percent of the price paid by the Department of Administrative Services for 100 percent virgin paper products or if the recycled content paper required by this Code section does not meet the standards, quality level, and specifications established by the Department of Administrative Services.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of each agency, commission, and authority to monitor, document, and report its use of recycled content paper. Any state agency, institution, commission, and authority that documents and reports attainment of the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section for two consecutive fiscal years shall still be required to monitor and document its use of recycled content paper but shall no longer be required to submit a report upon written confirmation from the Department of Administrative Services that the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section has been satisfied for two consecutive fiscal years by that particular agency, commission, institution, or authority; provided, however, that the Department of Administrative Services shall conduct periodic audits, and any state agency, institution, commission, and authority exempted from the reporting requirement pursuant to this subsection that is not satisfying the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section may be directed by the Department of Administrative Services to resume reporting until reattainment of the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section is confirmed for two additional consecutive fiscal years.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of each agency, commission, and authority to monitor, document, and report its use of recycled content paper. Any state agency, institution, commission, and authority that documents and reports attainment of the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section for two consecutive fiscal years shall still be required to monitor and document its use of recycled content paper but shall no longer be required to submit a report upon written confirmation from the Department of Administrative Services that the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section has been satisfied for two consecutive fiscal years by that particular agency, commission, institution, or authority; provided, however, that the Department of Administrative Services shall conduct periodic audits, and any state agency, institution, commission, and authority exempted from the reporting requirement pursuant to this subsection that is not satisfying the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section may be directed by the Department of Administrative Services to resume reporting until reattainment of the 95 percent requirement set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section is confirmed for two additional consecutive fiscal years.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services shall maintain and continue to develop and implement reporting procedures and educational programs to assist agencies, commissions, institutions, and authorities in meeting the requirements of this Code section to maximize both purchasing power and the use of recycled products by each such agency, commission, institution, and authority.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services shall maintain and continue to develop and implement reporting procedures and educational programs to assist agencies, commissions, institutions, and authorities in meeting the requirements of this Code section to maximize both purchasing power and the use of recycled products by each such agency, commission, institution, and authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-40 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-40
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-40
Status: in_force

When federal or state law or regulations require the designation of an area-wide or multicounty public or private corporation, organization, or agency for multicounty delivery of human service programs, the state agency administering such programs shall send a notice of intent to designate such area-wide or multicounty corporation, organization, or agency to units of local government and the regional commissions in the area to be affected. The notice shall discuss in general the details of the program and, when applicable, possible local government involvement.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-54 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-54
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-54
Status: in_force

The native azaleas ( Rhododendron sp. ), collectively, are designated as the Georgia state wild flower.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-120 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-120
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-120
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Entities ” or “ entity ” means any and all constitutional offices, as well as all authorities, departments, divisions, boards, bureaus, commissions, agencies, instrumentalities, or institutions of the state.

(1) “ Entities ” or “ entity ” means any and all constitutional offices, as well as all authorities, departments, divisions, boards, bureaus, commissions, agencies, instrumentalities, or institutions of the state.

(2) “ Real property ” means any improved or unimproved real property owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of any state entity.

(2) “ Real property ” means any improved or unimproved real property owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of any state entity.

(3) “ 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.

(3) “ 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.

(4) “ State facility ” means a building owned by the state or under the custody or control of the state or insured by the program of self-insurance established under Code Sections 50-16-8 through 50-16-11 .

(4) “ State facility ” means a building owned by the state or under the custody or control of the state or insured by the program of self-insurance established under Code Sections 50-16-8 through 50-16-11 .

(5) “ State lease ” means a lease or rental agreement entered into by a state entity for a definite period of time for the use by a state entity of real property or facilities or a lease of state real property or state facilities by a state entity for use by another party.

(5) “ State lease ” means a lease or rental agreement entered into by a state entity for a definite period of time for the use by a state entity of real property or facilities or a lease of state real property or state facilities by a state entity for use by another party.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5a-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5A / Section 50-5a-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5A-8
Status: in_force

The costs and expenses of the maintenance and support of every department, commission, bureau, and other branch or agency of the state government shall be paid out of funds in the state treasury by warrant of the Governor drawn on appropriations duly made by the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-145 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-145
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-145
Status: in_force

Nothing contained within Code Sections 50-5-140 through 50-5-144 and 50-5-146 shall be construed so as to apply to any real property owned by the state, and such Code sections shall not apply to such property, nor shall such Code sections be construed so as to prohibit the Attorney General from distributing or selling the published reports of the opinions of the Attorney General.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-11
Status: in_force

All funds received by the board from grants or gifts made to and accepted by the board pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10 shall be used by the board to pay the expenses and costs of the operation of the department.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-6
Status: in_force

The flags of the Georgia regiments which engaged in the Spanish-American War shall be displayed in the corridors of the capitol in a manner similar to those of the Confederate regiments.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-146 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-146
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-146
Status: in_force

Any person who causes state property having a value of less than $200.00 to be disposed of in violation of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. If such property has a value of $200.00 or more, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-22
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be held to diminish the constitutional rights of any person, to limit or repeal additional requirements imposed by statute or otherwise recognized by law, to diminish any delegation of authority to any agency, nor to create any substantive rights; but this chapter shall be procedural. Except as otherwise required by law, all requirements or privileges relating to evidence or procedure shall apply equally to agencies and persons. Every agency is granted all authority necessary to comply with the requirements of this chapter through the issuance of rules or otherwise.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-15
Status: in_force

(a) After the adoption by the authority of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary for the purposes of this chapter, the authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in Title 22; or it may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by any other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of such power; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 16 of this title shall not be applicable to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the authority. Property already devoted to public use may be acquired, except that no real property belonging to the state other than property acquired by or for the purposes of the Department of Transportation may be acquired without the consent of the state.

(a) After the adoption by the authority of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary for the purposes of this chapter, the authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in Title 22; or it may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by any other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of such power; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 16 of this title shall not be applicable to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the authority. Property already devoted to public use may be acquired, except that no real property belonging to the state other than property acquired by or for the purposes of the Department of Transportation may be acquired without the consent of the state.

(b) Real property acquired by the authority in any manner for the purposes of this chapter shall not be subject to the exercise of eminent domain by any state department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency or instrumentality of the executive branch of state government, or by any political subdivision of the state or any agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof, without the consent of the authority.

(b) Real property acquired by the authority in any manner for the purposes of this chapter shall not be subject to the exercise of eminent domain by any state department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency or instrumentality of the executive branch of state government, or by any political subdivision of the state or any agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof, without the consent of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-105 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-105
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-105
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be placed upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building or in another prominent place a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose.

(a) There shall be placed upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building or in another prominent place a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose.

(b) Unless public safety concerns warrant postponement, such monument shall be procured and placed as soon as practicable but not before the state has been granted any intellectual property license necessary for purposes of this Code section.

(b) Unless public safety concerns warrant postponement, such monument shall be procured and placed as soon as practicable but not before the state has been granted any intellectual property license necessary for purposes of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Agency” means every state department, agency, board, bureau, commission, and authority, unless otherwise exempted under the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-22-7 .

(1) “Agency” means every state department, agency, board, bureau, commission, and authority, unless otherwise exempted under the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-22-7 .

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

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

(2.1) “Predesign” means that phase of an activity where requirements programming, site analysis, and other appropriate studies are conducted to develop essential information, including cost estimates, to support and advance the decision-making process prior to the design and implementation phases of an activity.

(2.1) “Predesign” means that phase of an activity where requirements programming, site analysis, and other appropriate studies are conducted to develop essential information, including cost estimates, to support and advance the decision-making process prior to the design and implementation phases of an activity.

(3) “Principal representative” means the governing board of a state agency or the executive head of a state agency who is authorized to contract for the agency for professional services.

(3) “Principal representative” means the governing board of a state agency or the executive head of a state agency who is authorized to contract for the agency for professional services.

(4) “ Professional services ” means those services within the scope of the following: (A) The practice of architecture, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-4-1 ; (B) The practice of registered interior design, as defined in Code Section 43-4-30 ; (C) The practice of professional engineering, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-15-2 ; (D) The practice of land surveying, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-15-2 ; or (E) The practice of landscape architecture, as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-23-1 .

(4) “ Professional services ” means those services within the scope of the following:

(A) The practice of architecture, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-4-1 ;

(A) The practice of architecture, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-4-1 ;

(B) The practice of registered interior design, as defined in Code Section 43-4-30 ;

(B) The practice of registered interior design, as defined in Code Section 43-4-30 ;

(C) The practice of professional engineering, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-15-2 ;

(C) The practice of professional engineering, as defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 43-15-2 ;

(D) The practice of land surveying, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-15-2 ; or

(D) The practice of land surveying, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-15-2 ; or

(E) The practice of landscape architecture, as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-23-1 .

(E) The practice of landscape architecture, as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 43-23-1 .

(5) “Project” means any activity requiring professional services estimated by the state agency to have: (A) A cost in excess of $ 1 million; or (B) Costs for professional services in excess of $ 75,000.00.

(5) “Project” means any activity requiring professional services estimated by the state agency to have:

(A) A cost in excess of $ 1 million; or

(A) A cost in excess of $ 1 million; or

(B) Costs for professional services in excess of $ 75,000.00.

(B) Costs for professional services in excess of $ 75,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-5
Status: in_force

(a) The tribunal shall consist of at least one full-time administrative law judge. If the tribunal has more than one judge, each shall exercise the powers of the tribunal in all matters, causes, or proceedings assigned to him or her.

(a) The tribunal shall consist of at least one full-time administrative law judge. If the tribunal has more than one judge, each shall exercise the powers of the tribunal in all matters, causes, or proceedings assigned to him or her.

(b) Initial tribunal judges shall be appointed by the Governor. If, initially, the tribunal has only one judge, that individual shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall be the chief tribunal judge; provided, however, that if, initially, the tribunal has more than one judge, then one judge shall be appointed for an initial term of four years and one judge shall be appointed as chief tribunal judge for an initial term of six years to ensure that the judges' initial terms do not expire in the same year. Once appointed, each initial tribunal judge shall continue in office until his or her term expires and a successor has been appointed and confirmed. Initial tribunal judges may be reappointed for successive terms, provided that each successive term shall be for four years.

(b) Initial tribunal judges shall be appointed by the Governor. If, initially, the tribunal has only one judge, that individual shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall be the chief tribunal judge; provided, however, that if, initially, the tribunal has more than one judge, then one judge shall be appointed for an initial term of four years and one judge shall be appointed as chief tribunal judge for an initial term of six years to ensure that the judges' initial terms do not expire in the same year. Once appointed, each initial tribunal judge shall continue in office until his or her term expires and a successor has been appointed and confirmed. Initial tribunal judges may be reappointed for successive terms, provided that each successive term shall be for four years.

(c) After initial appointments are made pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, all appointments and reappointments of the chief tribunal judge and other tribunal judges shall be made by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, for terms of four years. Once appointed and confirmed, each such tribunal judge shall continue in office until his or her term expires and a successor has been appointed and confirmed. A tribunal judge may be reappointed for successive terms.

(c) After initial appointments are made pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, all appointments and reappointments of the chief tribunal judge and other tribunal judges shall be made by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, for terms of four years. Once appointed and confirmed, each such tribunal judge shall continue in office until his or her term expires and a successor has been appointed and confirmed. A tribunal judge may be reappointed for successive terms.

(d) Each tribunal judge shall receive an annual salary no less than that of the chief administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings; provided, however, that the tribunal judge's total salary shall not be reduced during such judge's term of appointment.

(d) Each tribunal judge shall receive an annual salary no less than that of the chief administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings; provided, however, that the tribunal judge's total salary shall not be reduced during such judge's term of appointment.

(e) A vacancy in the tribunal occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.

(e) A vacancy in the tribunal occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.

(f) The executive of the tribunal shall be the chief tribunal judge who shall have sole charge of the administration of the tribunal, including, but not limited to, the preparation of a budget and matters involving employment and expenditures as set forth in Code Section 50-13A-8 , and shall apportion among the judges all causes, matters, and proceedings coming before the tribunal.

(f) The executive of the tribunal shall be the chief tribunal judge who shall have sole charge of the administration of the tribunal, including, but not limited to, the preparation of a budget and matters involving employment and expenditures as set forth in Code Section 50-13A-8 , and shall apportion among the judges all causes, matters, and proceedings coming before the tribunal.

(g) With the consent of the Senate, the Governor may remove a tribunal judge, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, for neglect of duty, inability to perform duties, malfeasance in office, or other good cause.

(g) With the consent of the Senate, the Governor may remove a tribunal judge, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, for neglect of duty, inability to perform duties, malfeasance in office, or other good cause.

(h) Whenever the tribunal trial docket or business becomes congested or any tribunal judge is absent, is disqualified, or for any other reason is unable to perform his or her duties as tribunal judge, and it appears to the Governor that the services of an additional tribunal judge or judges should be provided, the Governor may, without obtaining the approval of the Senate, appoint a judge, or judges, pro tempore of the tribunal. Any person appointed judge pro tempore of the tribunal shall have the qualifications set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 50-13A-6 and shall serve for a period not to exceed 12 months.

(h) Whenever the tribunal trial docket or business becomes congested or any tribunal judge is absent, is disqualified, or for any other reason is unable to perform his or her duties as tribunal judge, and it appears to the Governor that the services of an additional tribunal judge or judges should be provided, the Governor may, without obtaining the approval of the Senate, appoint a judge, or judges, pro tempore of the tribunal. Any person appointed judge pro tempore of the tribunal shall have the qualifications set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 50-13A-6 and shall serve for a period not to exceed 12 months.

(i) A tribunal judge may disqualify himself or herself on his or her own motion in any matter and may be disqualified for any cause listed in Code Section 15-1-8 .

(i) A tribunal judge may disqualify himself or herself on his or her own motion in any matter and may be disqualified for any cause listed in Code Section 15-1-8 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-141 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-141
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-141
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized and it shall be its duty to dispose of surplus property by one of the following means: (1) Transfer to other state agencies; (2) Sell to the highest responsible bidder for cash; (3) Sell by fixed price; provided, however, that surplus property sold by fixed price shall have been originally purchased by the state for an amount of $5,000.00 or less; (4) Trade in such surplus property on the purchase of new equipment if the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that such action is for the best interest of the state; or (5) Where the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that the surplus property has no value or that the cost of maintaining and selling the surplus property exceeds the anticipated proceeds from the sale of the surplus property, by destruction and disposal and order of removal from the inventory of the department, institution, or agency with such action noted thereon.

(a) The Department of Administrative Services is authorized and it shall be its duty to dispose of surplus property by one of the following means:

(1) Transfer to other state agencies;

(1) Transfer to other state agencies;

(2) Sell to the highest responsible bidder for cash;

(2) Sell to the highest responsible bidder for cash;

(3) Sell by fixed price; provided, however, that surplus property sold by fixed price shall have been originally purchased by the state for an amount of $5,000.00 or less;

(3) Sell by fixed price; provided, however, that surplus property sold by fixed price shall have been originally purchased by the state for an amount of $5,000.00 or less;

(4) Trade in such surplus property on the purchase of new equipment if the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that such action is for the best interest of the state; or

(4) Trade in such surplus property on the purchase of new equipment if the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that such action is for the best interest of the state; or

(5) Where the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that the surplus property has no value or that the cost of maintaining and selling the surplus property exceeds the anticipated proceeds from the sale of the surplus property, by destruction and disposal and order of removal from the inventory of the department, institution, or agency with such action noted thereon.

(5) Where the Department of Administrative Services shall determine that the surplus property has no value or that the cost of maintaining and selling the surplus property exceeds the anticipated proceeds from the sale of the surplus property, by destruction and disposal and order of removal from the inventory of the department, institution, or agency with such action noted thereon.

(b) No employee of the Department of Administrative Services or such employee's immediate family member shall purchase surplus property sold by fixed price or negotiated sale; nor shall any person purchase surplus property by fixed price or negotiated sale for the direct or indirect benefit of any such employee or employee's immediate family member.

(b) No employee of the Department of Administrative Services or such employee's immediate family member shall purchase surplus property sold by fixed price or negotiated sale; nor shall any person purchase surplus property by fixed price or negotiated sale for the direct or indirect benefit of any such employee or employee's immediate family member.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-28-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-28-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-28.2
Status: in_force

(a) Those definitions made applicable to Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 by Code Section 36-91-100 shall be applicable to this Code section.

(a) Those definitions made applicable to Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 by Code Section 36-91-100 shall be applicable to this Code section.

(b) The division may evaluate any project to determine, in the judgment of the division, appropriate or desirable levels of state or private participation in such project. In identifying any such project and making such determination, the division shall seek the advice and input of the affected local governments and shall be authorized to seek and receive advice and input from local authorities and the private financial and construction sectors. The division may also propose projects to local governing authorities and local authorities as appropriate for the procedures of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36. The division shall be authorized to consult with local governing authorities and local authorities regarding its conclusions with respect to projects subject to this subsection.

(b) The division may evaluate any project to determine, in the judgment of the division, appropriate or desirable levels of state or private participation in such project. In identifying any such project and making such determination, the division shall seek the advice and input of the affected local governments and shall be authorized to seek and receive advice and input from local authorities and the private financial and construction sectors. The division may also propose projects to local governing authorities and local authorities as appropriate for the procedures of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36. The division shall be authorized to consult with local governing authorities and local authorities regarding its conclusions with respect to projects subject to this subsection.

(c) Local governing authorities and local authorities participating in the consideration of a project may, by mutual consent, request in writing that the division participate in the project in any capacity authorized by law, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5 and Code Section 50-23-6 . The participating local governments and local authorities may request in writing that the division serve as the lead local authority for such project, and if the division accedes to such request, the division shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the lead local authority pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for itself and on behalf of such local governing authorities and local authorities, subject to the conditions and limitations of such article.

(c) Local governing authorities and local authorities participating in the consideration of a project may, by mutual consent, request in writing that the division participate in the project in any capacity authorized by law, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5 and Code Section 50-23-6 . The participating local governments and local authorities may request in writing that the division serve as the lead local authority for such project, and if the division accedes to such request, the division shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the lead local authority pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for itself and on behalf of such local governing authorities and local authorities, subject to the conditions and limitations of such article.

(d) In addition to the conditions and limitations of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, the following shall be applicable to the division when acting pursuant to this Code section: (1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services; (2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director; (3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract; (4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28 , approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and (5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law.

(d) In addition to the conditions and limitations of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, the following shall be applicable to the division when acting pursuant to this Code section:

(1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services;

(1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services;

(2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director;

(2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director;

(3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract;

(3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract;

(4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28 , approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and

(4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28 , approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and

(5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law.

(5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law.

(e) In discharging its duties and responsibilities under this Code section, the division: (1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article; (2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility; (3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or property which the division is managing in connection with a project; (4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and (5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process.

(e) In discharging its duties and responsibilities under this Code section, the division:

(1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article;

(1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article;

(2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility;

(2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility;

(3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or property which the division is managing in connection with a project;

(3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or property which the division is managing in connection with a project;

(4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and

(4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and

(5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process.

(5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process.

(f) The director shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of state projects and contracts provided for in this article shall be by action of the director.

(f) The director shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of state projects and contracts provided for in this article shall be by action of the director.

(g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this Code section. The state and any local government may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this Code section.

(g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this Code section. The state and any local government may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this Code section.

(h) All affected local governments which approve a project shall have agreed, by reason of such approval, to amend and to have amended, consistent with such approval, any service delivery strategy agreement required by Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 to which they are a party.

(h) All affected local governments which approve a project shall have agreed, by reason of such approval, to amend and to have amended, consistent with such approval, any service delivery strategy agreement required by Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 to which they are a party.

(i)(1) With respect to contracts of such state agency or authority, no employee, officer, or member of any state agency or authority or board thereof shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (2) No employee, officer, or member of the General Assembly shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (3) With respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, no employee, officer, or member of any local governing authority or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(i)(1) With respect to contracts of such state agency or authority, no employee, officer, or member of any state agency or authority or board thereof shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(i)(1) With respect to contracts of such state agency or authority, no employee, officer, or member of any state agency or authority or board thereof shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(2) No employee, officer, or member of the General Assembly shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(2) No employee, officer, or member of the General Assembly shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(3) With respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, no employee, officer, or member of any local governing authority or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.

(3) With respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, no employee, officer, or member of any local governing authority or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-58 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-58
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-58
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Department of Administrative Services, the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services, other than professional and personal employment services, through the Department of Administrative Services shall not be mandatory in the following cases: (1) Technical instruments and supplies and technical books and other printed matter on technical subjects; also manuscripts, maps, books, pamphlets, and periodicals for the use of any library in the state supported by state funds; also services; (2) Livestock for slaughter and perishable articles such as fresh vegetables, fresh meat, fish and oysters, butter, eggs, poultry, and milk. No other article shall be considered perishable within the meaning of this paragraph unless so classified by the Department of Administrative Services; and (3) Emergency supplies of drugs, chemicals and sundries, dental supplies, and equipment.

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Department of Administrative Services, the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services, other than professional and personal employment services, through the Department of Administrative Services shall not be mandatory in the following cases:

(1) Technical instruments and supplies and technical books and other printed matter on technical subjects; also manuscripts, maps, books, pamphlets, and periodicals for the use of any library in the state supported by state funds; also services;

(1) Technical instruments and supplies and technical books and other printed matter on technical subjects; also manuscripts, maps, books, pamphlets, and periodicals for the use of any library in the state supported by state funds; also services;

(2) Livestock for slaughter and perishable articles such as fresh vegetables, fresh meat, fish and oysters, butter, eggs, poultry, and milk. No other article shall be considered perishable within the meaning of this paragraph unless so classified by the Department of Administrative Services; and

(2) Livestock for slaughter and perishable articles such as fresh vegetables, fresh meat, fish and oysters, butter, eggs, poultry, and milk. No other article shall be considered perishable within the meaning of this paragraph unless so classified by the Department of Administrative Services; and

(3) Emergency supplies of drugs, chemicals and sundries, dental supplies, and equipment.

(3) Emergency supplies of drugs, chemicals and sundries, dental supplies, and equipment.

(b) In the purchasing of emergency supplies under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall be the duty of the department making such purchases to report the same to the Department of Administrative Services, giving the circumstances necessitating the purchases.

(b) In the purchasing of emergency supplies under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, it shall be the duty of the department making such purchases to report the same to the Department of Administrative Services, giving the circumstances necessitating the purchases.

(c) Nothing in this part shall be construed to give the Department of Administrative Services any supervision over the selection or purchase of school textbooks, which is vested by law in the Department of Education.

(c) Nothing in this part shall be construed to give the Department of Administrative Services any supervision over the selection or purchase of school textbooks, which is vested by law in the Department of Education.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-191 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-191
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-191
Status: in_force

(a) The initial application for designation as a REAP shall be made to the municipal corporation or county in which the project will be located. Developers of projects to be located completely within the corporate limits shall apply to the municipal corporation; developers of projects to be located completely in the unincorporated part of a county shall apply to the county; developers of projects to be located partially within the corporate limits of a municipality and partially within the unincorporated part of a county and developers of projects to be located in more than one municipal corporation or more than one county shall apply to the county or municipality in which will be located all or a substantial portion of the restaurant and clubhouse improvements.

(a) The initial application for designation as a REAP shall be made to the municipal corporation or county in which the project will be located. Developers of projects to be located completely within the corporate limits shall apply to the municipal corporation; developers of projects to be located completely in the unincorporated part of a county shall apply to the county; developers of projects to be located partially within the corporate limits of a municipality and partially within the unincorporated part of a county and developers of projects to be located in more than one municipal corporation or more than one county shall apply to the county or municipality in which will be located all or a substantial portion of the restaurant and clubhouse improvements.

(b) The application for designation as a REAP shall include: (1) A detailed description of the project, including all adjacent facilities which are subject to a reciprocal use agreement, and showing the scope and design; (2) A map showing the boundaries of the project and showing the current zoning for each area to be included within the project. If the project includes a reciprocal use agreement with the owner or operator of an adjacent facility, the map shall show and include the adjacent facility; and (3) A comprehensive economic and development impact study showing the benefits to be derived from the project.

(b) The application for designation as a REAP shall include:

(1) A detailed description of the project, including all adjacent facilities which are subject to a reciprocal use agreement, and showing the scope and design;

(1) A detailed description of the project, including all adjacent facilities which are subject to a reciprocal use agreement, and showing the scope and design;

(2) A map showing the boundaries of the project and showing the current zoning for each area to be included within the project. If the project includes a reciprocal use agreement with the owner or operator of an adjacent facility, the map shall show and include the adjacent facility; and

(2) A map showing the boundaries of the project and showing the current zoning for each area to be included within the project. If the project includes a reciprocal use agreement with the owner or operator of an adjacent facility, the map shall show and include the adjacent facility; and

(3) A comprehensive economic and development impact study showing the benefits to be derived from the project.

(3) A comprehensive economic and development impact study showing the benefits to be derived from the project.

(c) To comply with the minimum criteria for application for designation as a REAP, a project, in combination with any adjacent facility included by a reciprocal use agreement, shall: (1) Be not less than 250 acres in size or be located on or adjacent to a lake of not less than 2,500 acres; (2) Where required, have zoning which is appropriate to the planned uses and plans which are consistent with other land use regulations; and (3) Provide for at least three of the following criteria: (A) Include one or more regulation 18 hole golf courses, with a clubhouse providing food service, or have a commercial boat marina of not less than 300 boat slips, with a facility providing food service; (B) Include a full-service restaurant with minimum seating for 75 or more persons; (C) Include at least 100 residential units; (D) Include at least 200 rooms for overnight stays; (E) Include conference facilities with capacity for 150 participants; or (F) Be located in a county in which a state operated facility or authority provides services or products, or both, to the general public.

(c) To comply with the minimum criteria for application for designation as a REAP, a project, in combination with any adjacent facility included by a reciprocal use agreement, shall:

(1) Be not less than 250 acres in size or be located on or adjacent to a lake of not less than 2,500 acres;

(1) Be not less than 250 acres in size or be located on or adjacent to a lake of not less than 2,500 acres;

(2) Where required, have zoning which is appropriate to the planned uses and plans which are consistent with other land use regulations; and

(2) Where required, have zoning which is appropriate to the planned uses and plans which are consistent with other land use regulations; and

(3) Provide for at least three of the following criteria: (A) Include one or more regulation 18 hole golf courses, with a clubhouse providing food service, or have a commercial boat marina of not less than 300 boat slips, with a facility providing food service; (B) Include a full-service restaurant with minimum seating for 75 or more persons; (C) Include at least 100 residential units; (D) Include at least 200 rooms for overnight stays; (E) Include conference facilities with capacity for 150 participants; or (F) Be located in a county in which a state operated facility or authority provides services or products, or both, to the general public.

(3) Provide for at least three of the following criteria:

(A) Include one or more regulation 18 hole golf courses, with a clubhouse providing food service, or have a commercial boat marina of not less than 300 boat slips, with a facility providing food service;

(A) Include one or more regulation 18 hole golf courses, with a clubhouse providing food service, or have a commercial boat marina of not less than 300 boat slips, with a facility providing food service;

(B) Include a full-service restaurant with minimum seating for 75 or more persons;

(B) Include a full-service restaurant with minimum seating for 75 or more persons;

(C) Include at least 100 residential units;

(C) Include at least 100 residential units;

(D) Include at least 200 rooms for overnight stays;

(D) Include at least 200 rooms for overnight stays;

(E) Include conference facilities with capacity for 150 participants; or

(E) Include conference facilities with capacity for 150 participants; or

(F) Be located in a county in which a state operated facility or authority provides services or products, or both, to the general public.

(F) Be located in a county in which a state operated facility or authority provides services or products, or both, to the general public.

(d) The developer of a project which meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section and the requirements of two of the criteria set out in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section may apply for designation as a REAP.

(d) The developer of a project which meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section and the requirements of two of the criteria set out in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section may apply for designation as a REAP.

(e) If the project appears to meet the criteria set out in this Code section, the governing authority of the local government may by resolution approve the project and submission of the project application to the Department of Community Affairs for review and action. Upon a determination by the commissioner that the project will confer substantial benefits upon the local jurisdiction, application of not more than one of the criteria set forth in this Code section or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be waived.

(e) If the project appears to meet the criteria set out in this Code section, the governing authority of the local government may by resolution approve the project and submission of the project application to the Department of Community Affairs for review and action. Upon a determination by the commissioner that the project will confer substantial benefits upon the local jurisdiction, application of not more than one of the criteria set forth in this Code section or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be waived.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-11-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-11-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-11.1
Status: in_force

In the event the board accepts grants and gifts from the federal government pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10 , the board shall also have the authority to administer and disperse those funds for any and all purposes of this article in a manner consistent with the terms of the grant or gift and other applicable laws, the provisions of Code Section 50-7-11 notwithstanding.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-116 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-116
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-116
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his or her behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.

(a) Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his or her behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-211 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-211
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-211
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that in recent years rural Georgia has undergone a severe economic recession. It is evident that an investment in the economic situation of the state's most distressed counties would result not only in an improvement in the quality of life for the citizens of those counties but also in the economic health of the entire state by increasing the state's total economic growth. There is a serious need in those less developed counties for jobs and for many fundamental community facilities which are essential to an improved quality of life and an equal opportunity for economic development. The facilities needs of each less developed county are individually specific and the citizens of each such community will as a part of the growth strategies program determine which needs are of most importance and worth to their community. Those economically distressed counties in many cases have exhausted all available funding resources in an attempt to help themselves but still do not have the economic ability to supply their facilities needs without substantial assistance from the state. It is therefore essential that the General Assembly provide funding assistance to make possible the construction of such facilities as each county may determine necessary, based on need, priorities, merit, and planning, to improve the quality of life and economic development in the most economically distressed counties of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-85 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-85
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-85
Status: in_force

(a) Except as specifically provided in this article, for single or repeated violations of this article by a location owner or location operator who offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines for play by the public, the corporation may impose the following penalties on such a location owner or location operator: (1) A civil fine in an amount specified in rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this article; or (2) For a third or subsequent offense, a suspension or revocation of the privilege of offering one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines for play by the public.

(a) Except as specifically provided in this article, for single or repeated violations of this article by a location owner or location operator who offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines for play by the public, the corporation may impose the following penalties on such a location owner or location operator:

(1) A civil fine in an amount specified in rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this article; or

(1) A civil fine in an amount specified in rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this article; or

(2) For a third or subsequent offense, a suspension or revocation of the privilege of offering one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines for play by the public.

(2) For a third or subsequent offense, a suspension or revocation of the privilege of offering one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines for play by the public.

(b) Before a penalty is imposed in accordance with this Code section, a location owner or location operator shall be entitled to at least 30 days' written notice and, if requested, a hearing as provided in Code Section 50-27-74 . Such written notice shall be served in the manner provided for written notices to applicants and holders of licenses in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-74 , and an order imposing a penalty shall be delivered in the manner provided for delivery of the corporation's orders to applicants for licenses and holders of licenses in Code Section 50-27-75 .

(b) Before a penalty is imposed in accordance with this Code section, a location owner or location operator shall be entitled to at least 30 days' written notice and, if requested, a hearing as provided in Code Section 50-27-74 . Such written notice shall be served in the manner provided for written notices to applicants and holders of licenses in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-74 , and an order imposing a penalty shall be delivered in the manner provided for delivery of the corporation's orders to applicants for licenses and holders of licenses in Code Section 50-27-75 .

(c) In the case of a suspension or revocation in accordance with this Code section, the corporation shall require the location owner or location operator to post a notice in the business location setting out the period of the suspension or revocation. No applicant or holder of a license or permit shall allow a bona fide coin operated amusement machine under the control of such applicant or holder of a license or permit to be placed in a business location owned or operated by a location owner or location operator who has been penalized by a suspension or revocation during the period of the suspension or revocation.

(c) In the case of a suspension or revocation in accordance with this Code section, the corporation shall require the location owner or location operator to post a notice in the business location setting out the period of the suspension or revocation. No applicant or holder of a license or permit shall allow a bona fide coin operated amusement machine under the control of such applicant or holder of a license or permit to be placed in a business location owned or operated by a location owner or location operator who has been penalized by a suspension or revocation during the period of the suspension or revocation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-14
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall have authority to direct and provide for the construction of a tourist center on real property owned by or which may be acquired by the state within the general vicinity or area of the domestic residence of any citizen of this state when such citizen has been elected President of the United States and the Governor determines that the number of tourists and other persons visiting the area justifies the center.

(a) The Governor shall have authority to direct and provide for the construction of a tourist center on real property owned by or which may be acquired by the state within the general vicinity or area of the domestic residence of any citizen of this state when such citizen has been elected President of the United States and the Governor determines that the number of tourists and other persons visiting the area justifies the center.

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

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

(c) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is further authorized to provide space for other commercial or noncommercial projects in the center assigned to such agency and allow the persons to sell or provide such articles or services as may be prescribed in the lease, contract, franchise, or other arrangement, as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the center assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources shall regulate the sale or free distribution of such articles, merchandise, and services by other persons at the center assigned to such agency in the manner it deems to be in the best interest of promoting tourist trade in this state and otherwise furthering the purposes for which the center is created. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is further authorized to install or provide for the installation of and to operate or provide for the operation of vending machines and to sell in such machines nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, and other articles as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to be necessary or desirable for the traveling public at reasonable prices at the center assigned to such agency. The prices charged for these products will approximate the prevailing rate within the area for similar items so as not to compete unfairly with private enterprise, such prices to be set by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the center assigned to such agency.

(c) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is further authorized to provide space for other commercial or noncommercial projects in the center assigned to such agency and allow the persons to sell or provide such articles or services as may be prescribed in the lease, contract, franchise, or other arrangement, as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the center assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources shall regulate the sale or free distribution of such articles, merchandise, and services by other persons at the center assigned to such agency in the manner it deems to be in the best interest of promoting tourist trade in this state and otherwise furthering the purposes for which the center is created. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources is further authorized to install or provide for the installation of and to operate or provide for the operation of vending machines and to sell in such machines nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, and other articles as determined by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources to be necessary or desirable for the traveling public at reasonable prices at the center assigned to such agency. The prices charged for these products will approximate the prevailing rate within the area for similar items so as not to compete unfairly with private enterprise, such prices to be set by the Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources for the center assigned to such agency.

(d) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources may also enter into contracts with other state, local, or federal agencies or with other persons to assist it in construction, operation, or maintenance of the center assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources may acquire real and personal property for such purposes for the center assigned to such agency.

(d) The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources may also enter into contracts with other state, local, or federal agencies or with other persons to assist it in construction, operation, or maintenance of the center assigned to such agency. The Department of Economic Development or the Department of Natural Resources may acquire real and personal property for such purposes for the center assigned to such agency.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-72 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-72
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-72
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the main purpose and function of the board to promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state by honoring those, living or dead, who by extraordinary achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to aviation in Georgia. Persons eligible for recognition in the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame shall include residents of the state whose achievements in or contributions to aviation occurred within or outside the state and nonresidents whose achievements in or contributions to aviation occurred within the state. The board is authorized to conduct surveys and polls and to appoint committees to assist it in performing its purpose and function.

(a) It shall be the main purpose and function of the board to promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state by honoring those, living or dead, who by extraordinary achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to aviation in Georgia. Persons eligible for recognition in the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame shall include residents of the state whose achievements in or contributions to aviation occurred within or outside the state and nonresidents whose achievements in or contributions to aviation occurred within the state. The board is authorized to conduct surveys and polls and to appoint committees to assist it in performing its purpose and function.

(b) Without limiting the generality of subsection (a) of this Code section, it is specifically further provided that the board shall be authorized to establish a library and a research archive program for purposes of education and research in the fields of aviation, aviation history, and related areas. The board shall be authorized to receive, catalog, and maintain documents, books, pictures, and other items for such purposes.

(b) Without limiting the generality of subsection (a) of this Code section, it is specifically further provided that the board shall be authorized to establish a library and a research archive program for purposes of education and research in the fields of aviation, aviation history, and related areas. The board shall be authorized to receive, catalog, and maintain documents, books, pictures, and other items for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-15
Status: in_force

In contested cases:

(1) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The rules of evidence as applied in the trial of civil nonjury cases in the superior courts shall be followed. When necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible of proof under such rules, evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted, except where precluded by statute, if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs or if it consists of a report of medical, psychiatric, or psychological evaluation of a type routinely submitted to and relied upon by an agency in the normal course of its business. Agencies shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the record. Subject to these requirements, when a hearing will be expedited and the interest of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be received in written form;

(1) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The rules of evidence as applied in the trial of civil nonjury cases in the superior courts shall be followed. When necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible of proof under such rules, evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted, except where precluded by statute, if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs or if it consists of a report of medical, psychiatric, or psychological evaluation of a type routinely submitted to and relied upon by an agency in the normal course of its business. Agencies shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the record. Subject to these requirements, when a hearing will be expedited and the interest of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be received in written form;

(2) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original or have it established as documentary evidence according to the rules of evidence applicable to the superior courts of this state;

(2) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original or have it established as documentary evidence according to the rules of evidence applicable to the superior courts of this state;

(3) A party may conduct such cross-examination as shall be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts;

(3) A party may conduct such cross-examination as shall be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts;

(4) Official notice may be taken of judicially cognizable facts. In addition, official notice may be taken of generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the agency's specialized knowledge. Parties shall be notified either before or during the hearing, by reference in preliminary reports or otherwise, of the material noticed, including any staff memoranda or data, and they shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the material so noticed. The agency's experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of the evidence; and

(4) Official notice may be taken of judicially cognizable facts. In addition, official notice may be taken of generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the agency's specialized knowledge. Parties shall be notified either before or during the hearing, by reference in preliminary reports or otherwise, of the material noticed, including any staff memoranda or data, and they shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the material so noticed. The agency's experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of the evidence; and

(5) Any hearing which is required or permitted hereunder may be conducted by utilizing remote electronic communications if the record reflects that all parties have consented to the conduct of the hearing by use of such communications and that such procedure will not jeopardize the rights of any party to the hearing. In the administrative law judge's discretion, one or more witnesses may participate by remote electronic communications.

(5) Any hearing which is required or permitted hereunder may be conducted by utilizing remote electronic communications if the record reflects that all parties have consented to the conduct of the hearing by use of such communications and that such procedure will not jeopardize the rights of any party to the hearing. In the administrative law judge's discretion, one or more witnesses may participate by remote electronic communications.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-28-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-28-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-28.1
Status: in_force

(a) The division may make loans and grants to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of expanding and increasing the capacity of existing reservoirs. Such loans and grants shall be made as provided in Code Section 50-23-6 . The criteria used in consideration for requests for assistance shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The effect of recurring drought on the region; (2) Interconnectivity of the requesting entity's water supply system with one or more surrounding local governments; and (3) Unique regional conditions.

(a) The division may make loans and grants to a local government to pay all or any part of the cost of expanding and increasing the capacity of existing reservoirs. Such loans and grants shall be made as provided in Code Section 50-23-6 . The criteria used in consideration for requests for assistance shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) The effect of recurring drought on the region;

(1) The effect of recurring drought on the region;

(2) Interconnectivity of the requesting entity's water supply system with one or more surrounding local governments; and

(2) Interconnectivity of the requesting entity's water supply system with one or more surrounding local governments; and

(3) Unique regional conditions.

(3) Unique regional conditions.

(b) Beginning in 2010, on July 1 of each year in which adequate funds are available, the division shall give public notice that it will accept applications for loans and grants as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Requests shall be submitted and awards shall be made according to such schedules and deadlines as may be provided by the division.

(b) Beginning in 2010, on July 1 of each year in which adequate funds are available, the division shall give public notice that it will accept applications for loans and grants as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. Requests shall be submitted and awards shall be made according to such schedules and deadlines as may be provided by the division.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13a-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13A / Section 50-13a-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13A-11
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for in Code Section 48-2-51 , involving jeopardy assessments, the filing of a petition with the tribunal shall operate as a stay of any enforcement or collection action by the commissioner with respect to any tax, penalty, interest, or any collection costs that are disputed in the petition until the tribunal decision is finalized, including appeals to the superior court pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-17 or to any appellate court.

(a) Except as provided for in Code Section 48-2-51 , involving jeopardy assessments, the filing of a petition with the tribunal shall operate as a stay of any enforcement or collection action by the commissioner with respect to any tax, penalty, interest, or any collection costs that are disputed in the petition until the tribunal decision is finalized, including appeals to the superior court pursuant to Code Section 50-13A-17 or to any appellate court.

(b) Upon petition by the commissioner, and for good cause shown, the tribunal judge may lift the stay provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Upon petition by the commissioner, and for good cause shown, the tribunal judge may lift the stay provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-142 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-142
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-142
Status: in_force

The commissioner of community affairs may appoint employees as may be necessary to implement such powers and duties as are described by this article. The employees of the Office of Rural Development shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 . The commissioner of community affairs shall describe the duties and fix the compensation for all such employees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-27 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-27
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-27
Status: in_force

(a) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this article shall operate retroactively so as to apply to tort claims or causes of action which accrued on or after January 1, 1991. A tort claim or cause of action shall be deemed to have accrued on the date the loss was or should have been discovered. This article shall not apply to tort claims or causes of action which accrued prior to January 1, 1991.

(a) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this article shall operate retroactively so as to apply to tort claims or causes of action which accrued on or after January 1, 1991. A tort claim or cause of action shall be deemed to have accrued on the date the loss was or should have been discovered. This article shall not apply to tort claims or causes of action which accrued prior to January 1, 1991.

(b) For tort claims and causes of action which accrued between January 1, 1991, and July 1, 1992, any tort action brought pursuant to this article is forever barred unless it is commenced within two years after July 1, 1992.

(b) For tort claims and causes of action which accrued between January 1, 1991, and July 1, 1992, any tort action brought pursuant to this article is forever barred unless it is commenced within two years after July 1, 1992.

(c) For tort claims and causes of action which accrue on or after July 1, 1992, any tort action brought pursuant to this article is forever barred unless it is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered.

(c) For tort claims and causes of action which accrue on or after July 1, 1992, any tort action brought pursuant to this article is forever barred unless it is commenced within two years after the date the loss was or should have been discovered.

(d) Statutes of ultimate repose and abrogation, as provided for elsewhere in this Code, shall apply to claims and actions brought pursuant to this article.

(d) Statutes of ultimate repose and abrogation, as provided for elsewhere in this Code, shall apply to claims and actions brought pursuant to this article.

(e) All provisions relating to the tolling of limitations of actions, as provided elsewhere in this Code, shall apply to causes of action brought pursuant to this article.

(e) All provisions relating to the tolling of limitations of actions, as provided elsewhere in this Code, shall apply to causes of action brought pursuant to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-31 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-31
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-31
Status: in_force

The reporter shall make distribution of the reports which shall be handled in accordance with this Code section:

(1) The reporter shall place all orders for the reports with the publisher;

(1) The reporter shall place all orders for the reports with the publisher;

(2) All volumes distributed within this state to the state or to any of its subordinate departments, agencies, or political subdivisions, or to public officers or public employees within the state, shall be the property of the appropriate public officer or employee during his or her term of office or employment and shall be turned over to his or her successor; and the reporter shall take and retain a receipt from each such public officer or employee acknowledging this fact. The reporter shall at all times use the most economical method of shipment consistent with the safety and security of the volumes; and

(2) All volumes distributed within this state to the state or to any of its subordinate departments, agencies, or political subdivisions, or to public officers or public employees within the state, shall be the property of the appropriate public officer or employee during his or her term of office or employment and shall be turned over to his or her successor; and the reporter shall take and retain a receipt from each such public officer or employee acknowledging this fact. The reporter shall at all times use the most economical method of shipment consistent with the safety and security of the volumes; and

(3) The reporter shall make distributions of the reports in accordance with the following: Archives, State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Court of Appeals of Georgia․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․23 copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Executive Department․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ House Judiciary Committee․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Law, Department of․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․six copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Legislative Counsel․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Judge of the Probate Court (each county)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Each probate court shall place a written order with the reporter on or before October 1. A written order from a probate court shall remain in effect until changed by a subsequent written order. The reporter shall not provide reports to any probate court without a written order. Reporter Assistant reporter's desk․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Copyright․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․three copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Reporter's clerical staff․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Reporter's desk․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Secretary of State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Senate Judiciary Committee․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Superior Courts ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ District Attorneys (each)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Judges (each)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․one copy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Each superior court judge shall place a written order with the reporter on or before October 1. A written order from a superior court judge shall remain in effect until changed by a subsequent written order. The reporter shall not provide reports to any superior court judge court without a written order. Supreme Court of Georgia․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․18 copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ University of Georgia Law School Library․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․four copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Workers' Compensation, State Board of․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․six copies ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ The reporter may add additional recipients or additional copies to named recipients upon written order from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

(3) The reporter shall make distributions of the reports in accordance with the following:

Archives, State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Court of Appeals of Georgia․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․23 copies

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Executive Department․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․one copy

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House Judiciary Committee․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․one copy

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Law, Department of․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․six copies

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Legislative Counsel․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․one copy

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Judge of the Probate Court (each county)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Each probate court shall place a written order with the reporter on or before October 1. A written order from a probate court shall remain in effect until changed by a subsequent written order. The reporter shall not provide reports to any probate court without a written order.

Reporter

Assistant reporter's desk․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Copyright․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․three copies

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Reporter's clerical staff․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․one copy

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Reporter's desk․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

․․․․․․․one copy

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Secretary of State․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Senate Judiciary Committee․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Superior Courts

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District Attorneys (each)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Judges (each)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Each superior court judge shall place a written order with the reporter on or before October 1. A written order from a superior court judge shall remain in effect until changed by a subsequent written order. The reporter shall not provide reports to any superior court judge court without a written order.

Supreme Court of Georgia․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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University of Georgia Law School Library․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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Workers' Compensation, State Board of․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

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The reporter may add additional recipients or additional copies to named recipients upon written order from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.