O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-202
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-202
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(a) Except as exempted by subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section or Code Section 8-3-205 , it shall be unlawful: (1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin; (2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin; (3) To make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling, that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination; (4) To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available; (5) For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin or with a disability; (6) To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of: (A) That buyer or renter; (B) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or (C) Any person associated with that buyer or renter; (7)(A) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a disability of: (i) That person; (ii) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or (iii) Any person associated with that person. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination includes: (i) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted; (ii) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or (iii) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and (III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. (C) Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usableness for physically disabled people (commonly cited as “ANSI A117.1”) suffices to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (B)(iii)(III) of this paragraph. (D) In regard to persons with disabilities, discrimination includes, in connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct dwellings in such a manner that the dwellings have at least one building entrance on an accessible route, unless it is impracticable to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site; or (8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation.

(a) Except as exempted by subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section or Code Section 8-3-205 , it shall be unlawful:

(1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin;

(1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin;

(2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin;

(2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin;

(3) To make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling, that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination;

(3) To make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling, that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination;

(4) To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available;

(4) To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available;

(5) For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin or with a disability;

(5) For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin or with a disability;

(6) To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of: (A) That buyer or renter; (B) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or (C) Any person associated with that buyer or renter;

(6) To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:

(A) That buyer or renter;

(A) That buyer or renter;

(B) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or

(B) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or

(C) Any person associated with that buyer or renter;

(C) Any person associated with that buyer or renter;

(7)(A) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a disability of: (i) That person; (ii) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or (iii) Any person associated with that person. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination includes: (i) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted; (ii) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or (iii) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and (III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. (C) Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usableness for physically disabled people (commonly cited as “ANSI A117.1”) suffices to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (B)(iii)(III) of this paragraph. (D) In regard to persons with disabilities, discrimination includes, in connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct dwellings in such a manner that the dwellings have at least one building entrance on an accessible route, unless it is impracticable to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site; or

(7)(A) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a disability of: (i) That person; (ii) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or (iii) Any person associated with that person.

(7)(A) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a disability of:

(i) That person;

(i) That person;

(ii) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or

(ii) A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or

(iii) Any person associated with that person.

(iii) Any person associated with that person.

(B) For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination includes: (i) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted; (ii) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or (iii) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and (III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(B) For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination includes:

(i) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;

(i) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with disabilities, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter's agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted;

(ii) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or

(ii) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or

(iii) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and (III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(iii) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that:

(I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities;

(I) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities;

(II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and

(II) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and

(III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(III) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: (a) an accessible route into and through the dwelling; (b) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; (c) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (d) usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(C) Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usableness for physically disabled people (commonly cited as “ANSI A117.1”) suffices to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (B)(iii)(III) of this paragraph.

(C) Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usableness for physically disabled people (commonly cited as “ANSI A117.1”) suffices to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (B)(iii)(III) of this paragraph.

(D) In regard to persons with disabilities, discrimination includes, in connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct dwellings in such a manner that the dwellings have at least one building entrance on an accessible route, unless it is impracticable to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site; or

(D) In regard to persons with disabilities, discrimination includes, in connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct dwellings in such a manner that the dwellings have at least one building entrance on an accessible route, unless it is impracticable to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site; or

(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation.

(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation.

(b)(1) Nothing in this Code section, other than paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall apply to: (A) Any single-family dwelling sold or rented by an owner, if: (i) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (ii) Such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (iii) Such dwelling is sold or rented: (I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and (II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or (B) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his or her residence. (2) In the case of the sale of any such single-family dwelling by a private individual owner not residing in such dwelling at the time of such sale or who was not the most recent resident of such dwelling prior to such sale, the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply only with respect to one such sale within any 24 month period.

(b)(1) Nothing in this Code section, other than paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall apply to: (A) Any single-family dwelling sold or rented by an owner, if: (i) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (ii) Such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (iii) Such dwelling is sold or rented: (I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and (II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or (B) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his or her residence.

(b)(1) Nothing in this Code section, other than paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall apply to:

(A) Any single-family dwelling sold or rented by an owner, if: (i) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (ii) Such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time; (iii) Such dwelling is sold or rented: (I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and (II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or

(A) Any single-family dwelling sold or rented by an owner, if:

(i) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time;

(i) Such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time;

(ii) Such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time;

(ii) Such bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three such single-family dwellings at any one time;

(iii) Such dwelling is sold or rented: (I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and (II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or

(iii) Such dwelling is sold or rented:

(I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and

(I) Without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman, or person; and

(II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or

(II) Without the publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; but nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title; or

(B) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his or her residence.

(B) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his or her residence.

(2) In the case of the sale of any such single-family dwelling by a private individual owner not residing in such dwelling at the time of such sale or who was not the most recent resident of such dwelling prior to such sale, the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply only with respect to one such sale within any 24 month period.

(2) In the case of the sale of any such single-family dwelling by a private individual owner not residing in such dwelling at the time of such sale or who was not the most recent resident of such dwelling prior to such sale, the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply only with respect to one such sale within any 24 month period.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b) of this Code section, a person shall be deemed to be in the business of selling or renting dwellings if: (1) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein; (2) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as agent, other than in the sale of his own personal residence, in providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein; or (3) He is the owner of any dwelling designed or intended for occupancy by, or occupied by, five or more families.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b) of this Code section, a person shall be deemed to be in the business of selling or renting dwellings if:

(1) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein;

(1) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein;

(2) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as agent, other than in the sale of his own personal residence, in providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein; or

(2) He has, within the preceding 12 months, participated as agent, other than in the sale of his own personal residence, in providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein; or

(3) He is the owner of any dwelling designed or intended for occupancy by, or occupied by, five or more families.

(3) He is the owner of any dwelling designed or intended for occupancy by, or occupied by, five or more families.

(d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall require that a dwelling be made available for rental or lease to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.

(d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall require that a dwelling be made available for rental or lease to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-81 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-81
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-81
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any laws of this state, the state and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies; all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business; all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority pursuant to this article, or issued by any public housing authority or agency in the United States, when such bonds or other obligations are secured by a pledge of annual contributions to be paid by the United States government or any agency thereof. Such bonds and other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits, it being the purpose of this Code section to authorize any persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions, bodies, and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including but not limited to sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as relieving any person, firm, or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-187 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-187
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-187
Status: in_force

(a) When a home which has previously become real property has been or is to be destroyed, the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein shall execute and file a Certificate of Destruction: (1) With the commissioner; and (2) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(a) When a home which has previously become real property has been or is to be destroyed, the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein shall execute and file a Certificate of Destruction:

(1) With the commissioner; and

(1) With the commissioner; and

(2) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(2) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(b) The Certificate of Destruction shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include: (1) The name and address of the owner; (2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien; (3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable; (4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location; (5) Verification of the destruction by a law enforcement officer; and (6) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.

(b) The Certificate of Destruction shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include:

(1) The name and address of the owner;

(1) The name and address of the owner;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien;

(3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable;

(3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable;

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location;

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location;

(5) Verification of the destruction by a law enforcement officer; and

(5) Verification of the destruction by a law enforcement officer; and

(6) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.

(6) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-201 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-201
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-201
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Administrator” means the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity created under Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45.

(1) “Administrator” means the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity created under Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45.

(2) “Aggrieved person” means any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or who believes that he or she will be irrevocably injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

(2) “Aggrieved person” means any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or who believes that he or she will be irrevocably injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

(2.1) “Board of commissioners” means the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity created by Code Section 45-19-23 or a panel of three members of said board.

(2.1) “Board of commissioners” means the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity created by Code Section 45-19-23 or a panel of three members of said board.

(3) “Complainant” means the person, including the administrator, who files a complaint under Code Section 8-3-208 .

(3) “Complainant” means the person, including the administrator, who files a complaint under Code Section 8-3-208 .

(4) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of such complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the administrator.

(4) “Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of such complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved person, the respondent, and the administrator.

(5) “Conciliation agreement” means a written agreement setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation.

(5) “Conciliation agreement” means a written agreement setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation.

(6) “Covered multifamily dwelling” means a building which consists of four or more units and has an elevator or the ground floor units of a building which consists of four or more units and does not have an elevator.

(6) “Covered multifamily dwelling” means a building which consists of four or more units and has an elevator or the ground floor units of a building which consists of four or more units and does not have an elevator.

(7) “Disability” means, with respect to a person: (A) A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities; (B) A record of having such an impairment; or (C) Being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance.

(7) “Disability” means, with respect to a person:

(A) A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;

(A) A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;

(B) A record of having such an impairment; or

(B) A record of having such an impairment; or

(C) Being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance.

(C) Being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance.

(8) “Discriminatory housing practice” means an act that is unlawful under Code Section 8-3-202 , 8-3-203 , 8-3-204 , 8-3-205 , or 8-3-222 .

(8) “Discriminatory housing practice” means an act that is unlawful under Code Section 8-3-202 , 8-3-203 , 8-3-204 , 8-3-205 , or 8-3-222 .

(9) “Dwelling” means any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.

(9) “Dwelling” means any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.

(10) “Familial status” means, with respect to a person: (A) That the person is a parent of or has legal custody of one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years and such individuals are being domiciled with such parent or legal custodian; (B) That the person is the designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with the written permission of the parent or other person, and that one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years are being domiciled with such person; or (C) That the person is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.

(10) “Familial status” means, with respect to a person:

(A) That the person is a parent of or has legal custody of one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years and such individuals are being domiciled with such parent or legal custodian;

(A) That the person is a parent of or has legal custody of one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years and such individuals are being domiciled with such parent or legal custodian;

(B) That the person is the designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with the written permission of the parent or other person, and that one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years are being domiciled with such person; or

(B) That the person is the designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with the written permission of the parent or other person, and that one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years are being domiciled with such person; or

(C) That the person is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.

(C) That the person is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.

(11) “Family” includes a single individual.

(11) “Family” includes a single individual.

(12) “Person” means one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, or fiduciaries.

(12) “Person” means one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, or fiduciaries.

(13) “Respondent” means: (A) The person or other entity or the state or local government or agency accused in a complaint of an unfair housing practice; and (B) Any other person or entity identified in the course of an investigation and notified as required with respect to respondents so identified under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-207 .

(13) “Respondent” means:

(A) The person or other entity or the state or local government or agency accused in a complaint of an unfair housing practice; and

(A) The person or other entity or the state or local government or agency accused in a complaint of an unfair housing practice; and

(B) Any other person or entity identified in the course of an investigation and notified as required with respect to respondents so identified under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-207 .

(B) Any other person or entity identified in the course of an investigation and notified as required with respect to respondents so identified under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-207 .

(14) “State” means the State of Georgia.

(14) “State” means the State of Georgia.

(15) “To rent” means to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

(15) “To rent” means to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-118 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-118
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-118
Status: in_force

A person who violates any of the provisions of this part or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A separate violation shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to each industrialized building or component involved.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-43 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-43
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-43
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall create any cause of action on behalf of any claimant or contractor.

(a) Nothing in this part shall create any cause of action on behalf of any claimant or contractor.

(b) This part does not apply to a contractor's right to seek contribution, indemnity, or recovery against a subcontractor, supplier, or design professional for any claim made against a contractor by a claimant.

(b) This part does not apply to a contractor's right to seek contribution, indemnity, or recovery against a subcontractor, supplier, or design professional for any claim made against a contractor by a claimant.

(c) In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this part and the provisions of any contract between a claimant and a contractor, the provisions of the contract shall govern and control.

(c) In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this part and the provisions of any contract between a claimant and a contractor, the provisions of the contract shall govern and control.

(d) This part shall not apply to a contractor who is not required to be licensed under Chapter 41 of Title 43.

(d) This part shall not apply to a contractor who is not required to be licensed under Chapter 41 of Title 43.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-117-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-117-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-117.1
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner has reason to believe that any person is or has been violating provisions of this part, the commissioner may issue and deliver to such person an order to cease and desist such violation. In addition, the commissioner may impose a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each day the violation exists. A separate violation shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to each industrialized building or component involved. Decisions made pursuant to this Code section may be appealed as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-50 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-50
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-50
Status: in_force

(a)(1) When the governing body of a city adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , it shall promptly notify the mayor of such adoption. Upon receiving such notice, the mayor shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for such city. In the event the mayor fails or refuses to submit appointments within 30 days after notice from the governing body of approval of a resolution of necessity or termination of existing appointments, the governing body may appoint the commissioners of the authority created for such city. (2) In any city other than a city described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such city and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be directly assisted by the public housing authority within such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the mayor. (3)(A) In any city with a population of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, two commissioners to be known as resident commissioners who shall be residents of a housing project in such city. These resident commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of one year. The two resident commissioners shall be voting members and four commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project in such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor of said city. (B) In any city of this state having a population of not less than 95,000 nor more than 130,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the commissioners authorized in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, an additional commissioner who shall be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within the city. Such additional commissioner shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Successors shall also be appointed for terms of five years.

(a)(1) When the governing body of a city adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , it shall promptly notify the mayor of such adoption. Upon receiving such notice, the mayor shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for such city. In the event the mayor fails or refuses to submit appointments within 30 days after notice from the governing body of approval of a resolution of necessity or termination of existing appointments, the governing body may appoint the commissioners of the authority created for such city.

(a)(1) When the governing body of a city adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , it shall promptly notify the mayor of such adoption. Upon receiving such notice, the mayor shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for such city. In the event the mayor fails or refuses to submit appointments within 30 days after notice from the governing body of approval of a resolution of necessity or termination of existing appointments, the governing body may appoint the commissioners of the authority created for such city.

(2) In any city other than a city described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such city and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be directly assisted by the public housing authority within such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the mayor.

(2) In any city other than a city described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such city and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be directly assisted by the public housing authority within such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the mayor.

(3)(A) In any city with a population of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, two commissioners to be known as resident commissioners who shall be residents of a housing project in such city. These resident commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of one year. The two resident commissioners shall be voting members and four commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project in such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor of said city. (B) In any city of this state having a population of not less than 95,000 nor more than 130,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the commissioners authorized in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, an additional commissioner who shall be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within the city. Such additional commissioner shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Successors shall also be appointed for terms of five years.

(3)(A) In any city with a population of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, two commissioners to be known as resident commissioners who shall be residents of a housing project in such city. These resident commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of one year. The two resident commissioners shall be voting members and four commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project in such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor of said city.

(3)(A) In any city with a population of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, two commissioners to be known as resident commissioners who shall be residents of a housing project in such city. These resident commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of one year. The two resident commissioners shall be voting members and four commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project in such city, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor of said city.

(B) In any city of this state having a population of not less than 95,000 nor more than 130,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the commissioners authorized in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, an additional commissioner who shall be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within the city. Such additional commissioner shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Successors shall also be appointed for terms of five years.

(B) In any city of this state having a population of not less than 95,000 nor more than 130,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the commissioners authorized in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, an additional commissioner who shall be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within the city. Such additional commissioner shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Successors shall also be appointed for terms of five years.

(b)(1) When the governing body of a county adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , said body shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for said county. (2) In any county other than a county described in paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the governing body shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such county and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governing body of such county. (3) In any county with a population of 800,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 2000 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the governing body shall, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection: (A) Appoint two commissioners to be known as “resident commissioners” who shall be residents of a housing project located within the unincorporated areas of such county. The tenants of each housing project located within the unincorporated areas of the county shall, upon request of the governing body of the county, be entitled to nominate one resident of such housing project for the appointment as resident commissioner, and the governing body shall appoint two of such nominees as resident commissioners. Such resident commissioners shall be appointed for terms of office of one year and shall be voting members. In the event any person serving as resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project located within the unincorporated area of such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governing body of such county; and (B) Appoint an additional two members who shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section in the same manner as the five commissioners otherwise provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Each commissioner provided for in this subparagraph shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, except that the initial appointment of one of the positions created by this subparagraph shall be for a term of office of four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

(b)(1) When the governing body of a county adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , said body shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for said county.

(b)(1) When the governing body of a county adopts a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , said body shall appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority created for said county.

(2) In any county other than a county described in paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the governing body shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such county and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governing body of such county.

(2) In any county other than a county described in paragraph (3) of this subsection in which the governing body thereof has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 and the authority has passed a resolution so requesting, the governing body shall appoint, in addition to the other commissioners authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection, one or two additional commissioners of whom at least one is directly assisted by the public housing authority in such county and who shall be known as a resident commissioner. Each resident commissioner shall be appointed for initial and subsequent terms of office of one year and shall have full voting rights. Each authority shall determine how many commissioners shall constitute a quorum of such authority. In the event any person serving as a resident commissioner ceases to be a recipient of direct assistance from the public housing authority within such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governing body of such county.

(3) In any county with a population of 800,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 2000 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the governing body shall, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection: (A) Appoint two commissioners to be known as “resident commissioners” who shall be residents of a housing project located within the unincorporated areas of such county. The tenants of each housing project located within the unincorporated areas of the county shall, upon request of the governing body of the county, be entitled to nominate one resident of such housing project for the appointment as resident commissioner, and the governing body shall appoint two of such nominees as resident commissioners. Such resident commissioners shall be appointed for terms of office of one year and shall be voting members. In the event any person serving as resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project located within the unincorporated area of such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governing body of such county; and (B) Appoint an additional two members who shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section in the same manner as the five commissioners otherwise provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Each commissioner provided for in this subparagraph shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, except that the initial appointment of one of the positions created by this subparagraph shall be for a term of office of four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

(3) In any county with a population of 800,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 2000 or any future such census in which the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in Code Section 8-3-5 , the governing body shall, in addition to the other commissioners authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(A) Appoint two commissioners to be known as “resident commissioners” who shall be residents of a housing project located within the unincorporated areas of such county. The tenants of each housing project located within the unincorporated areas of the county shall, upon request of the governing body of the county, be entitled to nominate one resident of such housing project for the appointment as resident commissioner, and the governing body shall appoint two of such nominees as resident commissioners. Such resident commissioners shall be appointed for terms of office of one year and shall be voting members. In the event any person serving as resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project located within the unincorporated area of such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governing body of such county; and

(A) Appoint two commissioners to be known as “resident commissioners” who shall be residents of a housing project located within the unincorporated areas of such county. The tenants of each housing project located within the unincorporated areas of the county shall, upon request of the governing body of the county, be entitled to nominate one resident of such housing project for the appointment as resident commissioner, and the governing body shall appoint two of such nominees as resident commissioners. Such resident commissioners shall be appointed for terms of office of one year and shall be voting members. In the event any person serving as resident commissioner ceases to be a resident of a housing project located within the unincorporated area of such county, then such person shall cease to be a resident commissioner and a vacancy shall result. Vacancies in the office of resident commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governing body of such county; and

(B) Appoint an additional two members who shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section in the same manner as the five commissioners otherwise provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Each commissioner provided for in this subparagraph shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, except that the initial appointment of one of the positions created by this subparagraph shall be for a term of office of four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

(B) Appoint an additional two members who shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section in the same manner as the five commissioners otherwise provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Each commissioner provided for in this subparagraph shall be appointed for a term of office of five years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor, except that the initial appointment of one of the positions created by this subparagraph shall be for a term of office of four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

(c) Except as provided otherwise in this Code section, the commissioners who are first appointed shall be designated to serve for terms of office of one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, from the date of their appointment; but thereafter commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

(c) Except as provided otherwise in this Code section, the commissioners who are first appointed shall be designated to serve for terms of office of one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, from the date of their appointment; but thereafter commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

(d) No commissioner of an authority may be an officer or employee of the city or county for which the authority is created.

(d) No commissioner of an authority may be an officer or employee of the city or county for which the authority is created.

(e) A commissioner shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(e) A commissioner shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(f) A certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any commissioner shall be filed with the clerk, and such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such commissioner.

(f) A certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any commissioner shall be filed with the clerk, and such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such commissioner.

(g) A commissioner shall receive no compensation for his or her services; but he or she shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his or her duties.

(g) A commissioner shall receive no compensation for his or her services; but he or she shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his or her duties.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-3-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-3-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-3.1
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Community facilities” means the land, buildings, improvements, and equipment for such recreational, community, educational, and commercial facilities as the authority determines improve the quality of an eligible housing unit.

(1) “Community facilities” means the land, buildings, improvements, and equipment for such recreational, community, educational, and commercial facilities as the authority determines improve the quality of an eligible housing unit.

(2) “Eligible housing unit” means real and personal property located in the state constituting single or multifamily dwelling units suitable for occupancy by low and moderate income families and such community facilities as may be incidental or appurtenant thereto; provided, however, that all multifamily dwelling units located within an apartment complex shall qualify as “eligible housing units” if at least 20 percent of the multifamily dwelling units within the complex are occupied by or are held available for occupancy by low and moderate income families.

(2) “Eligible housing unit” means real and personal property located in the state constituting single or multifamily dwelling units suitable for occupancy by low and moderate income families and such community facilities as may be incidental or appurtenant thereto; provided, however, that all multifamily dwelling units located within an apartment complex shall qualify as “eligible housing units” if at least 20 percent of the multifamily dwelling units within the complex are occupied by or are held available for occupancy by low and moderate income families.

(3) “Low and moderate income families” means persons and families of one or more persons, irrespective of race, creed, national origin, or sex determined by the authority to require such assistance as is made available by this article on account of insufficient personal or family income, taking into consideration, without limitation, such factors as: (A) The amount of total income of such persons and families available for housing needs; (B) The size of the families; (C) The cost and condition of housing facilities available; (D) The ability of such persons and families to compete successfully in the normal private housing market and to pay the amounts at which private enterprise is providing sanitary, decent, and safe housing; and (E) If appropriate, standards established for various federal programs with respect to housing determining eligibility based on income of such persons and families.

(3) “Low and moderate income families” means persons and families of one or more persons, irrespective of race, creed, national origin, or sex determined by the authority to require such assistance as is made available by this article on account of insufficient personal or family income, taking into consideration, without limitation, such factors as:

(A) The amount of total income of such persons and families available for housing needs;

(A) The amount of total income of such persons and families available for housing needs;

(B) The size of the families;

(B) The size of the families;

(C) The cost and condition of housing facilities available;

(C) The cost and condition of housing facilities available;

(D) The ability of such persons and families to compete successfully in the normal private housing market and to pay the amounts at which private enterprise is providing sanitary, decent, and safe housing; and

(D) The ability of such persons and families to compete successfully in the normal private housing market and to pay the amounts at which private enterprise is providing sanitary, decent, and safe housing; and

(E) If appropriate, standards established for various federal programs with respect to housing determining eligibility based on income of such persons and families.

(E) If appropriate, standards established for various federal programs with respect to housing determining eligibility based on income of such persons and families.

(4) “Mortgage lenders” means national banking associations, banks chartered under the laws of the state, savings and building and loan associations chartered under the laws of the state or of the United States of America, the Federal National Mortgage Association, and federal or state credit unions. The term shall also include mortgage bankers and other financial institutions or governmental agencies which are authorized to deal in mortgages insured or guaranteed by the federal government and other entities authorized to extend loans for single or multifamily housing under the laws of the state.

(4) “Mortgage lenders” means national banking associations, banks chartered under the laws of the state, savings and building and loan associations chartered under the laws of the state or of the United States of America, the Federal National Mortgage Association, and federal or state credit unions. The term shall also include mortgage bankers and other financial institutions or governmental agencies which are authorized to deal in mortgages insured or guaranteed by the federal government and other entities authorized to extend loans for single or multifamily housing under the laws of the state.

(5) “Mortgage loans” means notes and other evidences of indebtedness secured by mortgages.

(5) “Mortgage loans” means notes and other evidences of indebtedness secured by mortgages.

(6) “Mortgaged property” means all properties, real, personal, and mixed, and all interests therein, including grants or subsidies with respect thereto, mortgaged, pledged, or otherwise provided in any manner as security for mortgage loans or loans to mortgage lenders.

(6) “Mortgaged property” means all properties, real, personal, and mixed, and all interests therein, including grants or subsidies with respect thereto, mortgaged, pledged, or otherwise provided in any manner as security for mortgage loans or loans to mortgage lenders.

(7) “Mortgages” means security deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other instruments granting security interests in real and personal properties constituting eligible housing units.

(7) “Mortgages” means security deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other instruments granting security interests in real and personal properties constituting eligible housing units.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-153 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-153
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-153
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of housing projects located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body may, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine: (1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its property to a housing authority or the federal government; (2) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational or community facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with housing projects; (3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake; (4) Plan or replan, zone or rezone any part of such state public body; make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances; and, in the case of a city, change its map; (5) Cause services to be furnished to a housing authority of the character which such state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish; (6) Enter into agreements with respect to the exercise by such state public body of its powers relating to the repair, closing, or demolition of unsafe, insanitary, or unfit dwellings; (7) Notwithstanding any other law, employ any funds belonging to or within the control of such state public body, including funds derived from the sale or furnishing of property or facilities to a housing authority, in the purchase of the bonds or other obligations of a housing authority; and exercise all the rights of any holder of such bonds or other obligations; (8) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a housing authority or the federal government respecting action to be taken by such state public body pursuant to any of the powers granted by this article. If at any time title to, or possession of, any project is held by any public body or governmental agency authorized by law to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing, slum clearance, or urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, such agreements shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency; and (9) Do any and all things, necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such housing projects.

(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of housing projects located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body may, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine:

(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its property to a housing authority or the federal government;

(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its property to a housing authority or the federal government;

(2) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational or community facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with housing projects;

(2) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational or community facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with housing projects;

(3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake;

(3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake;

(4) Plan or replan, zone or rezone any part of such state public body; make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances; and, in the case of a city, change its map;

(4) Plan or replan, zone or rezone any part of such state public body; make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances; and, in the case of a city, change its map;

(5) Cause services to be furnished to a housing authority of the character which such state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish;

(5) Cause services to be furnished to a housing authority of the character which such state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish;

(6) Enter into agreements with respect to the exercise by such state public body of its powers relating to the repair, closing, or demolition of unsafe, insanitary, or unfit dwellings;

(6) Enter into agreements with respect to the exercise by such state public body of its powers relating to the repair, closing, or demolition of unsafe, insanitary, or unfit dwellings;

(7) Notwithstanding any other law, employ any funds belonging to or within the control of such state public body, including funds derived from the sale or furnishing of property or facilities to a housing authority, in the purchase of the bonds or other obligations of a housing authority; and exercise all the rights of any holder of such bonds or other obligations;

(7) Notwithstanding any other law, employ any funds belonging to or within the control of such state public body, including funds derived from the sale or furnishing of property or facilities to a housing authority, in the purchase of the bonds or other obligations of a housing authority; and exercise all the rights of any holder of such bonds or other obligations;

(8) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a housing authority or the federal government respecting action to be taken by such state public body pursuant to any of the powers granted by this article. If at any time title to, or possession of, any project is held by any public body or governmental agency authorized by law to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing, slum clearance, or urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, such agreements shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency; and

(8) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a housing authority or the federal government respecting action to be taken by such state public body pursuant to any of the powers granted by this article. If at any time title to, or possession of, any project is held by any public body or governmental agency authorized by law to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing, slum clearance, or urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, such agreements shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency; and

(9) Do any and all things, necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such housing projects.

(9) Do any and all things, necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such housing projects.

(b) With respect to any housing project which a housing authority has acquired or taken over from the federal government and which the housing authority by resolution has found and declared to have been constructed in a manner that will promote the public interest and afford necessary safety, sanitation, and other protection, no state public body shall require any changes to be made in the housing project or the manner of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction.

(b) With respect to any housing project which a housing authority has acquired or taken over from the federal government and which the housing authority by resolution has found and declared to have been constructed in a manner that will promote the public interest and afford necessary safety, sanitation, and other protection, no state public body shall require any changes to be made in the housing project or the manner of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction.

(c) In connection with any public improvements made by a state public body in exercising the powers granted by this article, such state public body may incur the entire expense thereof. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any sale, conveyance, lease, or agreement provided for in this Code section may be made by a state public body without appraisal, public notice, advertisement, or public bidding.

(c) In connection with any public improvements made by a state public body in exercising the powers granted by this article, such state public body may incur the entire expense thereof. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any sale, conveyance, lease, or agreement provided for in this Code section may be made by a state public body without appraisal, public notice, advertisement, or public bidding.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-42 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-42
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-42
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not provide or offer to provide anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a property manager of an association or to a member or officer of an association to induce the property manager, member, or officer to encourage or discourage the association to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect. As used in this Code section, the term “anything of value” shall not include payments, services, or other items of value which the recipient would otherwise be entitled to receive under an existing contract.

(a) A person shall not provide or offer to provide anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a property manager of an association or to a member or officer of an association to induce the property manager, member, or officer to encourage or discourage the association to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect. As used in this Code section, the term “anything of value” shall not include payments, services, or other items of value which the recipient would otherwise be entitled to receive under an existing contract.

(b) A property manager retained by an association shall not accept anything of value, directly or indirectly, in exchange for encouraging or discouraging the association that he or she manages to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect.

(b) A property manager retained by an association shall not accept anything of value, directly or indirectly, in exchange for encouraging or discouraging the association that he or she manages to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect.

(c) A member or officer of an association shall not accept anything of value, directly or indirectly, in exchange for encouraging or discouraging the association of which he or she is a member or officer to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect.

(c) A member or officer of an association shall not accept anything of value, directly or indirectly, in exchange for encouraging or discouraging the association of which he or she is a member or officer to file a claim for damages arising from a construction defect.

(d) A person who knowingly violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) A person who knowingly violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(e) An association may bring an action against a contractor to recover damages resulting from construction defects in the common area of a common interest community, provided that: (1) The members of the association have voted to approve commencement of an action by two-thirds of the votes cast, by statutory written ballot as provided in Code Section 14-3-707 or have approved commencement of an action by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the total membership at a meeting of the members at which a quorum is present; (2) The board of directors of the association and the contractor have met in person and conferred in a good faith attempt to resolve the association's claim, or the contractor has definitively declined or ignored the requests to meet with the board of directors of the association; and (3) The association has otherwise satisfied all of the preaction requirements for a claimant to commence an action as set forth in this part.

(e) An association may bring an action against a contractor to recover damages resulting from construction defects in the common area of a common interest community, provided that:

(1) The members of the association have voted to approve commencement of an action by two-thirds of the votes cast, by statutory written ballot as provided in Code Section 14-3-707 or have approved commencement of an action by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the total membership at a meeting of the members at which a quorum is present;

(1) The members of the association have voted to approve commencement of an action by two-thirds of the votes cast, by statutory written ballot as provided in Code Section 14-3-707 or have approved commencement of an action by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the total membership at a meeting of the members at which a quorum is present;

(2) The board of directors of the association and the contractor have met in person and conferred in a good faith attempt to resolve the association's claim, or the contractor has definitively declined or ignored the requests to meet with the board of directors of the association; and

(2) The board of directors of the association and the contractor have met in person and conferred in a good faith attempt to resolve the association's claim, or the contractor has definitively declined or ignored the requests to meet with the board of directors of the association; and

(3) The association has otherwise satisfied all of the preaction requirements for a claimant to commence an action as set forth in this part.

(3) The association has otherwise satisfied all of the preaction requirements for a claimant to commence an action as set forth in this part.

(f) At least three business days in advance of the meeting at which the association members vote or at the time a statutory written ballot is circulated to the members to obtain approval of an action to recover damages resulting from construction defects in the common area of a common interest community, the association shall provide each owner a copy of the notice of claim provided to the contractor and an additional written description of claims and the reasons the board of the association is recommending consideration of the litigation.

(f) At least three business days in advance of the meeting at which the association members vote or at the time a statutory written ballot is circulated to the members to obtain approval of an action to recover damages resulting from construction defects in the common area of a common interest community, the association shall provide each owner a copy of the notice of claim provided to the contractor and an additional written description of claims and the reasons the board of the association is recommending consideration of the litigation.

(g) An association or an attorney for an association shall not employ a person to perform destructive tests to determine any damage or injury to a dwelling or common area caused by a construction defect unless: (1) The person is licensed as a contractor pursuant to law; (2) The association has obtained the prior written approval of each owner whose dwelling will be directly affected by such testing; (3) The association or the person so employed obtains all permits required to conduct such tests and to repair any damage resulting from such tests; and (4) Reasonable prior notice and opportunity to observe the tests is given to the contractor against whom an action may be brought as a result of the tests.

(g) An association or an attorney for an association shall not employ a person to perform destructive tests to determine any damage or injury to a dwelling or common area caused by a construction defect unless:

(1) The person is licensed as a contractor pursuant to law;

(1) The person is licensed as a contractor pursuant to law;

(2) The association has obtained the prior written approval of each owner whose dwelling will be directly affected by such testing;

(2) The association has obtained the prior written approval of each owner whose dwelling will be directly affected by such testing;

(3) The association or the person so employed obtains all permits required to conduct such tests and to repair any damage resulting from such tests; and

(3) The association or the person so employed obtains all permits required to conduct such tests and to repair any damage resulting from such tests; and

(4) Reasonable prior notice and opportunity to observe the tests is given to the contractor against whom an action may be brought as a result of the tests.

(4) Reasonable prior notice and opportunity to observe the tests is given to the contractor against whom an action may be brought as a result of the tests.

(h) The board of directors of an association may, without giving notice to the owners, employ a contractor and such other persons as are necessary to make such immediate repairs to a common area within the common interest community as are required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the owners.

(h) The board of directors of an association may, without giving notice to the owners, employ a contractor and such other persons as are necessary to make such immediate repairs to a common area within the common interest community as are required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the owners.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-31 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-31
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-31
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall repeal or be construed as abrogating or otherwise affecting the power of any state department or agency to promulgate regulations, make inspections, or approve plans in accordance with any other applicable provisions of law.

(a) Nothing in this part shall repeal or be construed as abrogating or otherwise affecting the power of any state department or agency to promulgate regulations, make inspections, or approve plans in accordance with any other applicable provisions of law.

(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting authorization for historic preservation districts established pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44, the “Georgia Historic Preservation Act.”

(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting authorization for historic preservation districts established pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44, the “Georgia Historic Preservation Act.”

(c) Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting: (1) Part 6 of this article, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks; (2) Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 25, the “Boiler Vessel Safety Act”; (3) Chapter 3 of Title 30, relating to access to and use of public facilities by physically disabled persons; or (4) The Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 .

(c) Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting:

(1) Part 6 of this article, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks;

(1) Part 6 of this article, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks;

(2) Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 25, the “Boiler Vessel Safety Act”;

(2) Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 25, the “Boiler Vessel Safety Act”;

(3) Chapter 3 of Title 30, relating to access to and use of public facilities by physically disabled persons; or

(3) Chapter 3 of Title 30, relating to access to and use of public facilities by physically disabled persons; or

(4) The Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 .

(4) The Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 .

(d) Standards for the construction of manufactured homes covered under Part 2 of Article 2 of this chapter shall be governed by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., and nothing in this part is intended to permit the adoption of any other standards for or local regulation of the construction of manufactured homes.

(d) Standards for the construction of manufactured homes covered under Part 2 of Article 2 of this chapter shall be governed by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., and nothing in this part is intended to permit the adoption of any other standards for or local regulation of the construction of manufactured homes.

(e) Standards relative to liquefied petroleum gas shall be governed by Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and no provision of this part shall be construed to permit the adoption of standards, rules, or regulations relative to liquefied petroleum gas by the Department of Community Affairs or the adoption by local governments of regulations or ordinances relative to liquefied petroleum gas in conflict with Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10.

(e) Standards relative to liquefied petroleum gas shall be governed by Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and no provision of this part shall be construed to permit the adoption of standards, rules, or regulations relative to liquefied petroleum gas by the Department of Community Affairs or the adoption by local governments of regulations or ordinances relative to liquefied petroleum gas in conflict with Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-205 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-205
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-205
Status: reserved

(a) Nothing in this article shall prohibit a religious organization, association, or society, or any nonprofit institution or organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, association, or society, from limiting the sale, rental, or occupancy of dwellings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion or from giving preference to such persons unless membership in such religion is restricted on account of race, color, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Nothing in this article shall prohibit a private club not in fact open to the public, which as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes provides lodgings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of such lodgings to its members or from giving preference to its members.

(a) Nothing in this article shall prohibit a religious organization, association, or society, or any nonprofit institution or organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, association, or society, from limiting the sale, rental, or occupancy of dwellings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same religion or from giving preference to such persons unless membership in such religion is restricted on account of race, color, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Nothing in this article shall prohibit a private club not in fact open to the public, which as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes provides lodgings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of such lodgings to its members or from giving preference to its members.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ housing for older persons ” means housing: (A) Provided under any state or federal program that the secretary of housing and urban development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons as defined in the state or federal program; (B) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or (C) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subsection, the administrator shall develop regulations which require at least the following factors: (i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or, if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons; (ii) That at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (iii) The publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. (2) Nothing in this article limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state, or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. The provisions in this article regarding familial status shall not apply with respect to housing for older persons. (3) Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons by reason of: (A) Persons residing in such housing as of March 12, 1989, who do not meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that new occupants of such housing meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) Unoccupied units; provided, however, that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (4) Nothing in this article prohibits conduct against a person because such person has been convicted by any court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ housing for older persons ” means housing: (A) Provided under any state or federal program that the secretary of housing and urban development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons as defined in the state or federal program; (B) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or (C) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subsection, the administrator shall develop regulations which require at least the following factors: (i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or, if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons; (ii) That at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (iii) The publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older.

(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “ housing for older persons ” means housing:

(A) Provided under any state or federal program that the secretary of housing and urban development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons as defined in the state or federal program;

(A) Provided under any state or federal program that the secretary of housing and urban development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons as defined in the state or federal program;

(B) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or

(B) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or

(C) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subsection, the administrator shall develop regulations which require at least the following factors: (i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or, if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons; (ii) That at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (iii) The publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older.

(C) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subsection, the administrator shall develop regulations which require at least the following factors:

(i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or, if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons;

(i) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or, if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons;

(ii) That at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and

(ii) That at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and

(iii) The publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older.

(iii) The publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older.

(2) Nothing in this article limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state, or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. The provisions in this article regarding familial status shall not apply with respect to housing for older persons.

(2) Nothing in this article limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state, or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. The provisions in this article regarding familial status shall not apply with respect to housing for older persons.

(3) Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons by reason of: (A) Persons residing in such housing as of March 12, 1989, who do not meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that new occupants of such housing meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) Unoccupied units; provided, however, that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons by reason of:

(A) Persons residing in such housing as of March 12, 1989, who do not meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that new occupants of such housing meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(A) Persons residing in such housing as of March 12, 1989, who do not meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, however, that new occupants of such housing meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(B) Unoccupied units; provided, however, that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(B) Unoccupied units; provided, however, that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(4) Nothing in this article prohibits conduct against a person because such person has been convicted by any court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.

(4) Nothing in this article prohibits conduct against a person because such person has been convicted by any court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-101 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-101
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-101
Status: in_force

When any real property of a county housing authority vests in a regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-100 , the county housing authority shall execute a deed of such property to the regional housing authority, which thereupon shall file such deed in the office provided for the filing of deeds, provided that nothing contained in this Code section shall affect the vesting of property in the regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-100 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-213 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-213
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-213
Status: in_force

(a)(1) When a charge is issued to initiate an administrative complaint under Code Section 8-3-211 , a complainant, a respondent, or an aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in that charge decided in a civil action brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the aggrieved person as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection in lieu of a hearing under subsection (e) of this Code section. The election must be made not later than 20 days after the receipt by the electing person of service under Code Section 8-3-211 or, in the case of the administrator, not later than 20 days after such service. The person making such election shall give notice of doing so to the administrator and to all other complainants and respondents to whom the charge relates. (2) If the administrator has been unable to obtain voluntary compliance or as a result of an investigation under Code Section 8-3-209 finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, at the recommendation of the administrator, the Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person to enforce the provisions of this article. (3) If an election is made under this subsection, the administrator shall authorize and, not later than 30 days after the election is made, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person seeking relief under this Code section in a superior court.

(a)(1) When a charge is issued to initiate an administrative complaint under Code Section 8-3-211 , a complainant, a respondent, or an aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in that charge decided in a civil action brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the aggrieved person as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection in lieu of a hearing under subsection (e) of this Code section. The election must be made not later than 20 days after the receipt by the electing person of service under Code Section 8-3-211 or, in the case of the administrator, not later than 20 days after such service. The person making such election shall give notice of doing so to the administrator and to all other complainants and respondents to whom the charge relates.

(a)(1) When a charge is issued to initiate an administrative complaint under Code Section 8-3-211 , a complainant, a respondent, or an aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed may elect to have the claims asserted in that charge decided in a civil action brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the aggrieved person as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection in lieu of a hearing under subsection (e) of this Code section. The election must be made not later than 20 days after the receipt by the electing person of service under Code Section 8-3-211 or, in the case of the administrator, not later than 20 days after such service. The person making such election shall give notice of doing so to the administrator and to all other complainants and respondents to whom the charge relates.

(2) If the administrator has been unable to obtain voluntary compliance or as a result of an investigation under Code Section 8-3-209 finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, at the recommendation of the administrator, the Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person to enforce the provisions of this article.

(2) If the administrator has been unable to obtain voluntary compliance or as a result of an investigation under Code Section 8-3-209 finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, at the recommendation of the administrator, the Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person to enforce the provisions of this article.

(3) If an election is made under this subsection, the administrator shall authorize and, not later than 30 days after the election is made, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person seeking relief under this Code section in a superior court.

(3) If an election is made under this subsection, the administrator shall authorize and, not later than 30 days after the election is made, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action in the name of the state on behalf of the aggrieved person seeking relief under this Code section in a superior court.

(b) Whenever an action filed in court pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Section 8-3-217 or 8-3-218 comes to trial, the administrator shall immediately terminate all efforts to obtain voluntary compliance.

(b) Whenever an action filed in court pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Section 8-3-217 or 8-3-218 comes to trial, the administrator shall immediately terminate all efforts to obtain voluntary compliance.

(c)(1) The court may impose the following fines if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed a discriminatory housing practice: (A) Up to $10,000.00, if the respondent has not previously been found guilty of committing a discriminatory housing practice; (B) Up to $25,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing one prior discriminatory housing practice within the preceding five years; or (C) Up to $50,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing two or more discriminatory housing practices within the preceding seven years. (2) The court in its discretion may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs only if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation. (3) In addition to the remedies set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the court may award actual damages and punitive damages to the aggrieved person. Punitive damages awarded under this subsection may be awarded only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party.

(c)(1) The court may impose the following fines if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed a discriminatory housing practice: (A) Up to $10,000.00, if the respondent has not previously been found guilty of committing a discriminatory housing practice; (B) Up to $25,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing one prior discriminatory housing practice within the preceding five years; or (C) Up to $50,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing two or more discriminatory housing practices within the preceding seven years.

(c)(1) The court may impose the following fines if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed a discriminatory housing practice:

(A) Up to $10,000.00, if the respondent has not previously been found guilty of committing a discriminatory housing practice;

(A) Up to $10,000.00, if the respondent has not previously been found guilty of committing a discriminatory housing practice;

(B) Up to $25,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing one prior discriminatory housing practice within the preceding five years; or

(B) Up to $25,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing one prior discriminatory housing practice within the preceding five years; or

(C) Up to $50,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing two or more discriminatory housing practices within the preceding seven years.

(C) Up to $50,000.00, if the respondent has been found guilty of committing two or more discriminatory housing practices within the preceding seven years.

(2) The court in its discretion may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs only if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(2) The court in its discretion may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs only if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(3) In addition to the remedies set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the court may award actual damages and punitive damages to the aggrieved person. Punitive damages awarded under this subsection may be awarded only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party.

(3) In addition to the remedies set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the court may award actual damages and punitive damages to the aggrieved person. Punitive damages awarded under this subsection may be awarded only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party.

(d) Any local agency certified as substantially equivalent by the secretary of housing and urban development pursuant to Section 810 of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 may institute a civil action in any appropriate court, including superior court, if it is unable to obtain voluntary compliance with the local fair housing law. The agency need not have petitioned for an administrative hearing or exhausted its administrative remedies prior to bringing a civil action. The court may impose fines as provided in the local fair housing law.

(d) Any local agency certified as substantially equivalent by the secretary of housing and urban development pursuant to Section 810 of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 may institute a civil action in any appropriate court, including superior court, if it is unable to obtain voluntary compliance with the local fair housing law. The agency need not have petitioned for an administrative hearing or exhausted its administrative remedies prior to bringing a civil action. The court may impose fines as provided in the local fair housing law.

(e)(1) Where an election is not made under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the administrator shall refer the complaint to an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. An administrative hearing shall be conducted as provided for under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” (2) Not more than seven working days after the case has been referred to the administrative law judge, the administrator shall serve on the respondent and the person aggrieved or the aggrieved person's attorney by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a written notice together with a copy of the complaint requiring the respondent to answer the charges contained therein at a hearing before the administrative law judge at a time and place specified in the notice. Such notice must contain all general and specific charges against the respondent. (3) The respondent shall serve an answer with the administrative law judge by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not more than 20 working days after receipt of the notice of hearing, which 20 working days may be extended by the administrative law judge in the administrative law judge's discretion for an additional time not to exceed ten working days. The respondent's answer must show by a certificate of service that the respondent has served a copy of the answer on the administrator and complainant or the complainant's attorney at the last known address of the complainant or the complainant's attorney where the complainant is represented by an attorney. Upon leave of the administrative law judge, the complainant may amend the charges contained in the notice of hearing. The respondent may amend an answer at any time prior to the hearing or, upon leave of the administrative law judge, may amend thereafter. No order shall be issued unless the respondent has had the opportunity of a hearing on the charges contained in the notice of hearing or amendment on which the final order is based. If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the administrative law judge may enter the respondent's default. Unless the default is set aside for good cause shown, the hearing may proceed under the available evidence. (4) A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at the hearing, may examine and cross-examine witnesses and the complainant, and may offer evidence. The complainant and, at the discretion of the administrative law judge, any other person may intervene, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. (5) Efforts at conference, conciliation, and persuasion shall not be received in evidence. (6) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and shall be stenographically or otherwise recorded by a certified court reporter. After the hearing, the administrative law judge at the administrative law judge's discretion may take further evidence or hear arguments upon notice to all parties with an opportunity to be present. (7) Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this article, all proceedings of the administrative law judge shall be conducted as provided for with respect to contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(e)(1) Where an election is not made under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the administrator shall refer the complaint to an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. An administrative hearing shall be conducted as provided for under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(e)(1) Where an election is not made under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the administrator shall refer the complaint to an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. An administrative hearing shall be conducted as provided for under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(2) Not more than seven working days after the case has been referred to the administrative law judge, the administrator shall serve on the respondent and the person aggrieved or the aggrieved person's attorney by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a written notice together with a copy of the complaint requiring the respondent to answer the charges contained therein at a hearing before the administrative law judge at a time and place specified in the notice. Such notice must contain all general and specific charges against the respondent.

(2) Not more than seven working days after the case has been referred to the administrative law judge, the administrator shall serve on the respondent and the person aggrieved or the aggrieved person's attorney by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a written notice together with a copy of the complaint requiring the respondent to answer the charges contained therein at a hearing before the administrative law judge at a time and place specified in the notice. Such notice must contain all general and specific charges against the respondent.

(3) The respondent shall serve an answer with the administrative law judge by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not more than 20 working days after receipt of the notice of hearing, which 20 working days may be extended by the administrative law judge in the administrative law judge's discretion for an additional time not to exceed ten working days. The respondent's answer must show by a certificate of service that the respondent has served a copy of the answer on the administrator and complainant or the complainant's attorney at the last known address of the complainant or the complainant's attorney where the complainant is represented by an attorney. Upon leave of the administrative law judge, the complainant may amend the charges contained in the notice of hearing. The respondent may amend an answer at any time prior to the hearing or, upon leave of the administrative law judge, may amend thereafter. No order shall be issued unless the respondent has had the opportunity of a hearing on the charges contained in the notice of hearing or amendment on which the final order is based. If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the administrative law judge may enter the respondent's default. Unless the default is set aside for good cause shown, the hearing may proceed under the available evidence.

(3) The respondent shall serve an answer with the administrative law judge by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not more than 20 working days after receipt of the notice of hearing, which 20 working days may be extended by the administrative law judge in the administrative law judge's discretion for an additional time not to exceed ten working days. The respondent's answer must show by a certificate of service that the respondent has served a copy of the answer on the administrator and complainant or the complainant's attorney at the last known address of the complainant or the complainant's attorney where the complainant is represented by an attorney. Upon leave of the administrative law judge, the complainant may amend the charges contained in the notice of hearing. The respondent may amend an answer at any time prior to the hearing or, upon leave of the administrative law judge, may amend thereafter. No order shall be issued unless the respondent has had the opportunity of a hearing on the charges contained in the notice of hearing or amendment on which the final order is based. If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the administrative law judge may enter the respondent's default. Unless the default is set aside for good cause shown, the hearing may proceed under the available evidence.

(4) A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at the hearing, may examine and cross-examine witnesses and the complainant, and may offer evidence. The complainant and, at the discretion of the administrative law judge, any other person may intervene, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence.

(4) A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at the hearing, may examine and cross-examine witnesses and the complainant, and may offer evidence. The complainant and, at the discretion of the administrative law judge, any other person may intervene, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence.

(5) Efforts at conference, conciliation, and persuasion shall not be received in evidence.

(5) Efforts at conference, conciliation, and persuasion shall not be received in evidence.

(6) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and shall be stenographically or otherwise recorded by a certified court reporter. After the hearing, the administrative law judge at the administrative law judge's discretion may take further evidence or hear arguments upon notice to all parties with an opportunity to be present.

(6) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and shall be stenographically or otherwise recorded by a certified court reporter. After the hearing, the administrative law judge at the administrative law judge's discretion may take further evidence or hear arguments upon notice to all parties with an opportunity to be present.

(7) Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this article, all proceedings of the administrative law judge shall be conducted as provided for with respect to contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50.

(7) Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this article, all proceedings of the administrative law judge shall be conducted as provided for with respect to contested cases in Chapter 13 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-5 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-5
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-5
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the council shall do all of the following:

(1)(A) Determine and implement procedures for the purchase or lease by written contract of existing works of art from an artist or the artist's authorized agent. Works of art to be purchased or leased shall be selected by the council from lists of works prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such purchases or in executing such leases, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents. No lease obligation shall be incurred under the provisions of this chapter without the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget. (B) Determine and implement procedures, one of which shall provide for competition among artists, for the selection and commissioning of artists by written contract to create works of art. Commissioned artists shall be selected by the council from lists of qualified and available artists prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such contracts, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents. (C) If competition among artists is the procedure for selection of an artist pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a panel of three judges shall be appointed to make such selection. The panel shall consist of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or a person designated by such director, a member of the council or a person designated by the council, and one person selected by the other two who shall be a visual artist, an architect or designer, a person employed by an art museum, or a collector of visual art. At least one judge on each panel shall be a working visual artist;

(1)(A) Determine and implement procedures for the purchase or lease by written contract of existing works of art from an artist or the artist's authorized agent. Works of art to be purchased or leased shall be selected by the council from lists of works prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such purchases or in executing such leases, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents. No lease obligation shall be incurred under the provisions of this chapter without the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget.

(1)(A) Determine and implement procedures for the purchase or lease by written contract of existing works of art from an artist or the artist's authorized agent. Works of art to be purchased or leased shall be selected by the council from lists of works prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such purchases or in executing such leases, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents. No lease obligation shall be incurred under the provisions of this chapter without the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget.

(B) Determine and implement procedures, one of which shall provide for competition among artists, for the selection and commissioning of artists by written contract to create works of art. Commissioned artists shall be selected by the council from lists of qualified and available artists prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such contracts, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents.

(B) Determine and implement procedures, one of which shall provide for competition among artists, for the selection and commissioning of artists by written contract to create works of art. Commissioned artists shall be selected by the council from lists of qualified and available artists prepared and submitted by advisory committees empowered by the council. In making such contracts, preference may be given to artists who are Georgia residents.

(C) If competition among artists is the procedure for selection of an artist pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a panel of three judges shall be appointed to make such selection. The panel shall consist of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or a person designated by such director, a member of the council or a person designated by the council, and one person selected by the other two who shall be a visual artist, an architect or designer, a person employed by an art museum, or a collector of visual art. At least one judge on each panel shall be a working visual artist;

(C) If competition among artists is the procedure for selection of an artist pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a panel of three judges shall be appointed to make such selection. The panel shall consist of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or a person designated by such director, a member of the council or a person designated by the council, and one person selected by the other two who shall be a visual artist, an architect or designer, a person employed by an art museum, or a collector of visual art. At least one judge on each panel shall be a working visual artist;

(2) Consult with each artist commissioned regarding the design and placement of a work of art;

(2) Consult with each artist commissioned regarding the design and placement of a work of art;

(3) Ensure that works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter are placed in a manner so that they are within public view;

(3) Ensure that works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter are placed in a manner so that they are within public view;

(4) Ensure that the program for acquisition of works of art pursuant to this chapter results in participation by many different artists and in acquisitions from among many of the different art forms referred to in paragraph (4) of Code Section 8-5-3 . A person who is, or is related to, a member of the council or is employed by the council or a person related to or employed in the office of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget may not be selected or commissioned pursuant to this chapter;

(4) Ensure that the program for acquisition of works of art pursuant to this chapter results in participation by many different artists and in acquisitions from among many of the different art forms referred to in paragraph (4) of Code Section 8-5-3 . A person who is, or is related to, a member of the council or is employed by the council or a person related to or employed in the office of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget may not be selected or commissioned pursuant to this chapter;

(5) Cooperate with other affected state agencies and consult with the artist to ensure that each work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter is properly maintained and is not artistically altered in any manner without the consent of the artist;

(5) Cooperate with other affected state agencies and consult with the artist to ensure that each work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter is properly maintained and is not artistically altered in any manner without the consent of the artist;

(6) Promulgate rules and regulations, as necessary, in consultation with the council and any other person, group, or association in the State of Georgia related to architecture, design, or the arts so as to facilitate the implementation of the council's responsibilities under this chapter; and

(6) Promulgate rules and regulations, as necessary, in consultation with the council and any other person, group, or association in the State of Georgia related to architecture, design, or the arts so as to facilitate the implementation of the council's responsibilities under this chapter; and

(7) Authorize payments to artists for works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter.

(7) Authorize payments to artists for works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-104 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-104
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-104
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ inspectors to carry out the provisions of this part. The Commissioner shall also be authorized to certify other qualified persons to carry out the provisions of this part, including technically competent individuals of any company licensed to insure and insuring elevators in this state and technically competent individuals of a regularly established elevator inspection service. The Commissioner shall prescribe the qualifications, authority, functions, and duties of such inspectors.

(a) The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ inspectors to carry out the provisions of this part. The Commissioner shall also be authorized to certify other qualified persons to carry out the provisions of this part, including technically competent individuals of any company licensed to insure and insuring elevators in this state and technically competent individuals of a regularly established elevator inspection service. The Commissioner shall prescribe the qualifications, authority, functions, and duties of such inspectors.

(b)(1)(A) The Commissioner shall by rules and regulations prescribe various inspection fees and operating permit fees necessary to enable the state and local enforcement authorities to carry out the provisions of this part. (B) The owners and users of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks which are inspected by certified inspectors in private business or with private corporations shall be exempt from the payment to the state or local enforcement authorities of the inspection fees provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (2) Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to operating permit inspections by private inspectors shall be inspected within 60 calendar days following the required reinspection date. Inspections not performed within this 60 calendar day period shall result in a civil penalty of $500.00 for each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, manlift, or moving walk not inspected. (3) Inspection fees due on elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to inspection by the chief or deputy inspectors or operating permit fees due from inspections performed by private inspectors shall be paid within 60 calendar days of completion of such inspections. Inspection fees or operating fees unpaid within 60 calendar days shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5 percent per month or any fraction of a month. Interest shall continue to accrue until all amounts due, including interest, are received by the Commissioner. (4) The Commissioner may waive the collection of the penalties and interest assessed in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection when it is reasonably determined that the delays in inspection or payment were unavoidable or due to the action or inaction of the office.

(b)(1)(A) The Commissioner shall by rules and regulations prescribe various inspection fees and operating permit fees necessary to enable the state and local enforcement authorities to carry out the provisions of this part. (B) The owners and users of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks which are inspected by certified inspectors in private business or with private corporations shall be exempt from the payment to the state or local enforcement authorities of the inspection fees provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b)(1)(A) The Commissioner shall by rules and regulations prescribe various inspection fees and operating permit fees necessary to enable the state and local enforcement authorities to carry out the provisions of this part.

(b)(1)(A) The Commissioner shall by rules and regulations prescribe various inspection fees and operating permit fees necessary to enable the state and local enforcement authorities to carry out the provisions of this part.

(B) The owners and users of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks which are inspected by certified inspectors in private business or with private corporations shall be exempt from the payment to the state or local enforcement authorities of the inspection fees provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(B) The owners and users of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks which are inspected by certified inspectors in private business or with private corporations shall be exempt from the payment to the state or local enforcement authorities of the inspection fees provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(2) Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to operating permit inspections by private inspectors shall be inspected within 60 calendar days following the required reinspection date. Inspections not performed within this 60 calendar day period shall result in a civil penalty of $500.00 for each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, manlift, or moving walk not inspected.

(2) Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to operating permit inspections by private inspectors shall be inspected within 60 calendar days following the required reinspection date. Inspections not performed within this 60 calendar day period shall result in a civil penalty of $500.00 for each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, manlift, or moving walk not inspected.

(3) Inspection fees due on elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to inspection by the chief or deputy inspectors or operating permit fees due from inspections performed by private inspectors shall be paid within 60 calendar days of completion of such inspections. Inspection fees or operating fees unpaid within 60 calendar days shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5 percent per month or any fraction of a month. Interest shall continue to accrue until all amounts due, including interest, are received by the Commissioner.

(3) Inspection fees due on elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks subject to inspection by the chief or deputy inspectors or operating permit fees due from inspections performed by private inspectors shall be paid within 60 calendar days of completion of such inspections. Inspection fees or operating fees unpaid within 60 calendar days shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5 percent per month or any fraction of a month. Interest shall continue to accrue until all amounts due, including interest, are received by the Commissioner.

(4) The Commissioner may waive the collection of the penalties and interest assessed in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection when it is reasonably determined that the delays in inspection or payment were unavoidable or due to the action or inaction of the office.

(4) The Commissioner may waive the collection of the penalties and interest assessed in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection when it is reasonably determined that the delays in inspection or payment were unavoidable or due to the action or inaction of the office.

(c) The American National Standard Safety Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks ANSI A17.1-1984 and the Safety Standards for Manlifts ANSI A90.1-1976 are adopted as rules and regulations of the office for the purposes of this part until otherwise amended by rules and regulations of the Commissioner.

(c) The American National Standard Safety Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks ANSI A17.1-1984 and the Safety Standards for Manlifts ANSI A90.1-1976 are adopted as rules and regulations of the office for the purposes of this part until otherwise amended by rules and regulations of the Commissioner.

(d) In addition to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, the Commissioner shall be authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

(d) In addition to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, the Commissioner shall be authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

(e) The Commissioner shall also have the power in any particular case to grant exceptions and variations from the literal requirements of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. Such exceptions and variations shall be granted only in any particular case where it is clearly evident that they are necessary to prevent undue hardship or where the existing conditions prevent compliance with the literal requirements of the rules and regulations. In no case shall any exception or variation be granted unless, in the opinion of the Commissioner, reasonable safety will be secured thereby.

(e) The Commissioner shall also have the power in any particular case to grant exceptions and variations from the literal requirements of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. Such exceptions and variations shall be granted only in any particular case where it is clearly evident that they are necessary to prevent undue hardship or where the existing conditions prevent compliance with the literal requirements of the rules and regulations. In no case shall any exception or variation be granted unless, in the opinion of the Commissioner, reasonable safety will be secured thereby.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-168 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-168
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-168
Status: in_force

(a) The adoption of rules and conduct of hearings under this part shall be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(a) The adoption of rules and conduct of hearings under this part shall be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) The Commissioner is authorized to provide by regulation the manner in which he or she will conduct presentations of views during his or her participation as the state administrative agency as required by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(b) The Commissioner is authorized to provide by regulation the manner in which he or she will conduct presentations of views during his or her participation as the state administrative agency as required by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-113 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-113
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-113
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and make specific the provisions of this part. These rules and regulations shall include provisions imposing requirements reasonably consistent with recognized, nationally accepted standards. The commissioner shall adopt other rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

(a) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and make specific the provisions of this part. These rules and regulations shall include provisions imposing requirements reasonably consistent with recognized, nationally accepted standards. The commissioner shall adopt other rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

(b) The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto, except that inspection authority may be delegated to a local government agency, an approved inspection agency, or an agency of another state in such manner as the commissioner shall determine.

(b) The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto, except that inspection authority may be delegated to a local government agency, an approved inspection agency, or an agency of another state in such manner as the commissioner shall determine.

(c) The rules promulgated by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act providing for certification of factory built housing and for the establishment of uniform health and safety standards and inspection procedures for factory built housing, approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 364), as amended, shall continue in full force and effect until the effective date of rules adopted pursuant to this part. Units approved under the provisions of the State Building Administrative Board's rules shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of rules promulgated pursuant to this part.

(c) The rules promulgated by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act providing for certification of factory built housing and for the establishment of uniform health and safety standards and inspection procedures for factory built housing, approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 364), as amended, shall continue in full force and effect until the effective date of rules adopted pursuant to this part. Units approved under the provisions of the State Building Administrative Board's rules shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of rules promulgated pursuant to this part.

(d) The commissioner shall consult with and obtain the advice of an advisory committee on industrialized buildings in the drafting, promulgation, and revision of rules and regulations to be adopted for the purpose of this part. The committee shall consist of 11 members appointed by the commissioner and approved by the Governor to serve at the commissioner's pleasure. Members shall be appointed for four-year terms, and no member of the committee shall be appointed to serve more than two full terms. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment by the commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term, and such successor shall meet the requirements and criteria of selection of the person previously holding the vacant position. To be eligible to serve on the committee, each individual member shall be and remain actively involved in the profession or industry of his or her appointed committee position. The position of any member of the committee who, during his or her term of appointment, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall be deemed to be vacated. Members of said committee shall consist of technically qualified, interested, and affected persons appointed by the commissioner from the following professional, technical, and occupational fields: (1) Two members shall be licensed design professionals representing two of the following: structural engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, or mechanical engineering; (2) One member shall be a building code enforcement officer; (3) One member shall be from the residential industrialized building industry; (4) One member shall be from the commercial industrialized building industry; (5) One member shall be from the industrialized building installation industry; (6) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a municipality; (7) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a county; (8) One member shall be from the industrialized building evaluation-inspection service; (9) One member shall be from a regional commission; and (10) One member shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs or his or her designee.

(d) The commissioner shall consult with and obtain the advice of an advisory committee on industrialized buildings in the drafting, promulgation, and revision of rules and regulations to be adopted for the purpose of this part. The committee shall consist of 11 members appointed by the commissioner and approved by the Governor to serve at the commissioner's pleasure. Members shall be appointed for four-year terms, and no member of the committee shall be appointed to serve more than two full terms. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment by the commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term, and such successor shall meet the requirements and criteria of selection of the person previously holding the vacant position. To be eligible to serve on the committee, each individual member shall be and remain actively involved in the profession or industry of his or her appointed committee position. The position of any member of the committee who, during his or her term of appointment, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall be deemed to be vacated. Members of said committee shall consist of technically qualified, interested, and affected persons appointed by the commissioner from the following professional, technical, and occupational fields:

(1) Two members shall be licensed design professionals representing two of the following: structural engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, or mechanical engineering;

(1) Two members shall be licensed design professionals representing two of the following: structural engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, or mechanical engineering;

(2) One member shall be a building code enforcement officer;

(2) One member shall be a building code enforcement officer;

(3) One member shall be from the residential industrialized building industry;

(3) One member shall be from the residential industrialized building industry;

(4) One member shall be from the commercial industrialized building industry;

(4) One member shall be from the commercial industrialized building industry;

(5) One member shall be from the industrialized building installation industry;

(5) One member shall be from the industrialized building installation industry;

(6) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a municipality;

(6) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a municipality;

(7) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a county;

(7) One member shall be an elected member of the governing body of a county;

(8) One member shall be from the industrialized building evaluation-inspection service;

(8) One member shall be from the industrialized building evaluation-inspection service;

(9) One member shall be from a regional commission; and

(9) One member shall be from a regional commission; and

(10) One member shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs or his or her designee.

(10) One member shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs or his or her designee.

(e) The advisory committee shall meet on call by the commissioner, and the members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses actually incurred by them while attending meetings of said committee.

(e) The advisory committee shall meet on call by the commissioner, and the members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses actually incurred by them while attending meetings of said committee.

(f) Recommendations from this committee shall be subject to approval by an advisory committee appointed by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 8-2-24 .

(f) Recommendations from this committee shall be subject to approval by an advisory committee appointed by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 8-2-24 .

(g) The commissioner may set qualifications and employ and fix the compensation of any state inspectors or other employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. The commissioner may authorize such state inspectors to travel inside or outside the state for the purpose of inspecting industrialized buildings and manufacturing facilities to determine compliance of such structures with standards promulgated pursuant to this part. Upon the request of a local government, the commissioner may authorize a state inspector to visit any site of installation of industrialized buildings for the purpose of inspecting such installation on behalf of the local government requesting such service. The cost of any inspections made pursuant to this subsection shall be borne by the manufacturer in such manner as the commissioner may prescribe by rule.

(g) The commissioner may set qualifications and employ and fix the compensation of any state inspectors or other employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. The commissioner may authorize such state inspectors to travel inside or outside the state for the purpose of inspecting industrialized buildings and manufacturing facilities to determine compliance of such structures with standards promulgated pursuant to this part. Upon the request of a local government, the commissioner may authorize a state inspector to visit any site of installation of industrialized buildings for the purpose of inspecting such installation on behalf of the local government requesting such service. The cost of any inspections made pursuant to this subsection shall be borne by the manufacturer in such manner as the commissioner may prescribe by rule.

(h) The commissioner may establish necessary training programs for a local government enforcement agency and inspection agency personnel.

(h) The commissioner may establish necessary training programs for a local government enforcement agency and inspection agency personnel.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-206 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-206
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-206
Status: in_force

Code Sections 8-2-207 through 8-2-211 contain generally acceptable compliance alternatives illustrating principles which shall be applied to the rehabilitation of existing buildings by state enforcement authorities and which may be applied by authorized local enforcement authorities in Georgia. It is recognized for purposes of this article that all building systems interact with each other; therefore, any consideration of compliance alternatives should take into account all existing and proposed conditions to determine their acceptability. The compliance alternatives are not all-inclusive and do not preclude consideration and approval of other alternatives by any enforcement authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-183 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-183
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-183
Status: in_force

(a) When a Certificate of Permanent Location has been properly filed with the clerk of superior court, a certified copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the commissioner, and the certificate of title is surrendered, the home shall become for all legal purposes a part of the real property on which it is located. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the home shall be subject to transfer by the owner of the real property, subject to any security interest in the real property and subject to foreclosure of any such interest, in the same manner as and together with the underlying real property.

(a) When a Certificate of Permanent Location has been properly filed with the clerk of superior court, a certified copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the commissioner, and the certificate of title is surrendered, the home shall become for all legal purposes a part of the real property on which it is located. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the home shall be subject to transfer by the owner of the real property, subject to any security interest in the real property and subject to foreclosure of any such interest, in the same manner as and together with the underlying real property.

(b) When a home has become a part of the real property as provided in this part, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove such home from the real property except with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests in the real property and in strict compliance with the requirements of Subpart 2 of this part. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(b) When a home has become a part of the real property as provided in this part, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove such home from the real property except with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests in the real property and in strict compliance with the requirements of Subpart 2 of this part. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-219 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-219
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-219
Status: in_force

Any court in which a proceeding is instituted under Code Section 8-3-217 or 8-3-218 shall assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date and cause the case to be expedited.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-108 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-108
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-108
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by an order or an act of an inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days of notice thereof, appeal from such order or act to the Commissioner who shall, within 30 days thereafter, issue an appropriate order either approving or disapproving said order or act. A copy of such order by the Commissioner shall be given to all interested parties.

(a) Any person aggrieved by an order or an act of an inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days of notice thereof, appeal from such order or act to the Commissioner who shall, within 30 days thereafter, issue an appropriate order either approving or disapproving said order or act. A copy of such order by the Commissioner shall be given to all interested parties.

(b) This part, as it applies to the Commissioner and the office, shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) This part, as it applies to the Commissioner and the office, shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-332 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-332
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-332
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.