O.C.G.A. § 50-13-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-7
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall compile, index, and publish in print or electronically all rules adopted by each agency and remaining in effect. Compilations shall be supplemented or revised as often as necessary and at least once every two years.

(a) The Secretary of State shall compile, index, and publish in print or electronically all rules adopted by each agency and remaining in effect. Compilations shall be supplemented or revised as often as necessary and at least once every two years.

(b) The Secretary of State shall publish in print or electronically a quarterly bulletin in which the Secretary of State shall set forth the text of all rules filed during the preceding quarter.

(b) The Secretary of State shall publish in print or electronically a quarterly bulletin in which the Secretary of State shall set forth the text of all rules filed during the preceding quarter.

(c) The Secretary of State, in his or her discretion, may omit rules from the bulletin or compilation if their publication would be unduly cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise inexpedient, provided that the omitted rules are made available in electronic, printed, or processed form on application to the adopting agency and that the bulletin or compilation contains a notice stating the general subject matter of the rules so omitted and stating how copies thereof may be obtained.

(c) The Secretary of State, in his or her discretion, may omit rules from the bulletin or compilation if their publication would be unduly cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise inexpedient, provided that the omitted rules are made available in electronic, printed, or processed form on application to the adopting agency and that the bulletin or compilation contains a notice stating the general subject matter of the rules so omitted and stating how copies thereof may be obtained.

(d) The official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, and bulletins shall be made available upon request free of charge to the heads of all departments, bureaus, agencies, commissions, and boards of this state; members of the General Assembly; Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals; judges, clerks, and district attorneys of the superior courts. The compilation and bulletins shall be made available upon request to other persons at a price fixed by the Secretary of State to cover publication and mailing costs.

(d) The official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, and bulletins shall be made available upon request free of charge to the heads of all departments, bureaus, agencies, commissions, and boards of this state; members of the General Assembly; Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals; judges, clerks, and district attorneys of the superior courts. The compilation and bulletins shall be made available upon request to other persons at a price fixed by the Secretary of State to cover publication and mailing costs.

(e) The Secretary of State may engage the services of a privately operated editorial and publication firm experienced in the publication of annotated law books to compile, index, and publish such rules. The compilation shall conform in its arrangement as near as practicable to the Code of this state.

(e) The Secretary of State may engage the services of a privately operated editorial and publication firm experienced in the publication of annotated law books to compile, index, and publish such rules. The compilation shall conform in its arrangement as near as practicable to the Code of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-5
Status: in_force

(a) Within 20 days after July 1, 1965, each agency shall file with the Secretary of State a certified copy of all rules which were adopted by the agency prior to July 1, 1965, and which are still of full force and effect and a certified copy of all rules which were adopted by the agency prior to July 1, 1965, and which do not become effective until after July 1, 1965.

(a) Within 20 days after July 1, 1965, each agency shall file with the Secretary of State a certified copy of all rules which were adopted by the agency prior to July 1, 1965, and which are still of full force and effect and a certified copy of all rules which were adopted by the agency prior to July 1, 1965, and which do not become effective until after July 1, 1965.

(b) The copy of each rule shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which the rule was adopted.

(b) The copy of each rule shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which the rule was adopted.

(c) The Secretary of State shall endorse on each copy the time and date of filing and shall maintain a record of the rules for public inspection.

(c) The Secretary of State shall endorse on each copy the time and date of filing and shall maintain a record of the rules for public inspection.

(d) Any rule made by an agency prior to July 1, 1965, shall be void and of no effect unless filed in accordance with subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section.

(d) Any rule made by an agency prior to July 1, 1965, shall be void and of no effect unless filed in accordance with subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-37-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 37 / Section 50-37-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-37-6
Status: in_force

Every state agency shall periodically review all proposed capital improvement projects for potential applicability of this chapter and shall first consider proceeding with a guaranteed energy savings performance contract under this chapter where appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-220 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-220
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-220
Status: in_force

(a) Each less developed county shall be entitled to receive from the state matching grants in an equal amount pursuant to this article for the implementation of all or part of its local plan of facilities development as approved by the board in the order of priority as established in its local plan, subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-8-222 and subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the General Assembly for such grants.

(a) Each less developed county shall be entitled to receive from the state matching grants in an equal amount pursuant to this article for the implementation of all or part of its local plan of facilities development as approved by the board in the order of priority as established in its local plan, subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-8-222 and subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the General Assembly for such grants.

(b) The governing authority of the less developed county shall be responsible for receiving such funds, which it shall maintain separate from all other county funds, and shall be responsible for implementing the plan of development.

(b) The governing authority of the less developed county shall be responsible for receiving such funds, which it shall maintain separate from all other county funds, and shall be responsible for implementing the plan of development.

(c) The governing authority of the less developed county shall be authorized to perform all functions necessary to implement the local plan of facilities development including, without limitation, purchasing or leasing property and entering into such contracts as may be necessary for such purpose.

(c) The governing authority of the less developed county shall be authorized to perform all functions necessary to implement the local plan of facilities development including, without limitation, purchasing or leasing property and entering into such contracts as may be necessary for such purpose.

(d) The funds granted pursuant to this Code section may be used as received or in conjunction with funds from any other available source, and they may be used in conjunction with any leasing authority granted to the less developed county or in conjunction with any revolving loan fund, or both, and may be used as matching funds for any federal or state grant.

(d) The funds granted pursuant to this Code section may be used as received or in conjunction with funds from any other available source, and they may be used in conjunction with any leasing authority granted to the less developed county or in conjunction with any revolving loan fund, or both, and may be used as matching funds for any federal or state grant.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-35 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-35
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-35
Status: in_force

The State of Georgia does pledge to and agree with the owners of any bonds issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter that the state will not alter or limit the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with or for the benefit of the owners of bonds or in any way impair the rights and remedies of bond owners until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such owners, are fully met and discharged or funds for the payment of such are fully provided. The authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the state in any agreement with bond owners.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-10
Status: in_force

The bonds of the authority are made securities in which all public officials and bodies of the state and all municipalities, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, and administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever, who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also made securities which may be deposited with and may be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities for any purposes for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this state are now or hereafter may be authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-194 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-194
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-194
Status: in_force

For each project that has received a certification of compliance, the project developer shall submit an annual report to the Department of Community Affairs until the date planned for completion of all phases of the project. The developer's report shall include a statement regarding the status of private investment, job creation, and construction schedules. The report shall also include information regarding the impact of the project on the local tax base, land use control, and the local government infrastructure for water, sewer, and transportation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-16 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-16
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-16
Status: in_force

The committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations, contracts, financing, organization, and structure of the Georgia Technology Authority, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which said authority is accomplishing its legislatively created purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-65
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after the completion of its fiscal year, each commission shall provide to the Board of Community Affairs a report containing the following information:

(1) The name and address of each contractor, public or private, with which the commission contracted and which received more than a total of $ 500.00 from the commission; and

(1) The name and address of each contractor, public or private, with which the commission contracted and which received more than a total of $ 500.00 from the commission; and

(2) The amount of public funds received by the contractor from the commission.

(2) The amount of public funds received by the contractor from the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-27 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-27
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-27
Status: in_force

(a) The reporter shall furnish to the publisher the manuscript of the decisions, read the proof and correct the same, and furnish for each volume an index of the cases reported.

(a) The reporter shall furnish to the publisher the manuscript of the decisions, read the proof and correct the same, and furnish for each volume an index of the cases reported.

(b) If the reporter shall fail to publish the volumes of reports within six months of the time of the delivery to him of the last of the decisions to be included in a particular volume, he shall be subject to immediate dismissal unless good cause for such delay is shown to the satisfaction of a panel composed of three Justices of the Supreme Court appointed by the Chief Justice and two Judges of the Court of Appeals appointed by the Chief Judge.

(b) If the reporter shall fail to publish the volumes of reports within six months of the time of the delivery to him of the last of the decisions to be included in a particular volume, he shall be subject to immediate dismissal unless good cause for such delay is shown to the satisfaction of a panel composed of three Justices of the Supreme Court appointed by the Chief Justice and two Judges of the Court of Appeals appointed by the Chief Judge.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-9
Status: in_force

In an emergency situation, agencies may waive all the requirements of this chapter and select by the most expeditious means possible the person to provide the professional services.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-2
Status: in_force

The Department of Audits and Accounts shall be provided with suitable offices at the state capital furnished at the state's expense, as may appear proper and necessary. The department shall be furnished, from time to time, with necessary equipment, furniture, fuel, light, and other proper conveniences for the transaction of the business of the department, the expense of which shall be paid by the state in the same manner as the expenses of other offices at the capital are paid.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-84 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-84
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-84
Status: in_force

The commission shall publish in print or electronically an annual report summarizing the activities, findings, and recommendations of the commission. The report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than November 1 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 13 / Section 50-13-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-13-14
Status: in_force

In contested cases:

(1) Upon timely application, any person shall be permitted to intervene when a statute confers an unconditional right to intervene or when the representation of an applicant's interest is or may be inadequate; or

(1) Upon timely application, any person shall be permitted to intervene when a statute confers an unconditional right to intervene or when the representation of an applicant's interest is or may be inadequate; or

(2) Upon timely application, any person may be permitted to intervene when a statute confers a conditional right to intervene or when the applicant's claim or defense and the main action have a question of law or fact in common. In exercising its discretion, the agency shall consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights of existing parties.

(2) Upon timely application, any person may be permitted to intervene when a statute confers a conditional right to intervene or when the applicant's claim or defense and the main action have a question of law or fact in common. In exercising its discretion, the agency shall consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights of existing parties.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Broadband network project ” means any deployment of broadband services.

(1) “ Broadband network project ” means any deployment of broadband services.

(2) “ Broadband services ” means a wired or wireless terrestrial service that consists of the capability to transmit at a rate of not less than 25 megabits per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 megabits per second in the upstream direction to end users and in combination with such service provides: (A) Access to the internet; or (B) Computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.

(2) “ Broadband services ” means a wired or wireless terrestrial service that consists of the capability to transmit at a rate of not less than 25 megabits per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 megabits per second in the upstream direction to end users and in combination with such service provides:

(A) Access to the internet; or

(A) Access to the internet; or

(B) Computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.

(B) Computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.

(3) “ Broadband services provider ” means any provider of broadband services or a public utility or any other person or entity that builds or owns a broadband network project.

(3) “ Broadband services provider ” means any provider of broadband services or a public utility or any other person or entity that builds or owns a broadband network project.

(4) “Development authority” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 36-62A-20 .

(4) “Development authority” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 36-62A-20 .

(5) “ Eligible applicants ” means any or all public bodies, designated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-40-81 , as political subdivisions qualified to apply for funds under this article.

(5) “ Eligible applicants ” means any or all public bodies, designated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-40-81 , as political subdivisions qualified to apply for funds under this article.

(6) “Local authority” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 36-82-220 .

(6) “Local authority” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 36-82-220 .

(7) “ Location ” means any residence, dwelling, home, business, or building.

(7) “ Location ” means any residence, dwelling, home, business, or building.

(8) “ Political subdivision ” means a county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local authority.

(8) “ Political subdivision ” means a county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local authority.

(9) “ Qualified broadband provider ” means an entity that is authorized to apply for or that obtains a certificate of authority issued pursuant to Code Section 46-5-163 that: (A)(i) Has, directly or indirectly, been providing broadband services to at least 1,000 locations; and (ii) Has been conducting business in the state for at least three years with a demonstrated financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network; or (B) Is able to demonstrate financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network.

(9) “ Qualified broadband provider ” means an entity that is authorized to apply for or that obtains a certificate of authority issued pursuant to Code Section 46-5-163 that:

(A)(i) Has, directly or indirectly, been providing broadband services to at least 1,000 locations; and (ii) Has been conducting business in the state for at least three years with a demonstrated financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network; or

(A)(i) Has, directly or indirectly, been providing broadband services to at least 1,000 locations; and

(A)(i) Has, directly or indirectly, been providing broadband services to at least 1,000 locations; and

(ii) Has been conducting business in the state for at least three years with a demonstrated financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network; or

(ii) Has been conducting business in the state for at least three years with a demonstrated financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network; or

(B) Is able to demonstrate financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network.

(B) Is able to demonstrate financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network.

(10) “ Served area ” means a census block that is not designated by the Department of Community Affairs as an unserved area.

(10) “ Served area ” means a census block that is not designated by the Department of Community Affairs as an unserved area.

(11) “ Unserved area ” means a census block in which broadband services are not available to 20 percent or more of the locations as determined by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(11) “ Unserved area ” means a census block in which broadband services are not available to 20 percent or more of the locations as determined by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-72 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-72
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-72
Status: in_force

(a) The peanut is designated as the official Georgia state crop.

(a) The peanut is designated as the official Georgia state crop.

(b) The peanut monument located in Turner County on the west side of Interstate Highway 75 within the limits of the City of Ashburn is designated the official state peanut monument.

(b) The peanut monument located in Turner County on the west side of Interstate Highway 75 within the limits of the City of Ashburn is designated the official state peanut monument.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-63 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-63
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-63
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any employee, any member of such employee's family, or any business in which such employee or any member of his family has a substantial interest, individually or collectively, who transacts business with any local government shall disclose such transactions annually. Such disclosures shall be submitted to the board of directors of the commission and to the commissioner prior to January 31 each year on such forms as are prescribed by the commissioner. At a minimum, the disclosures shall include an itemized list of the previous year's transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled. Such disclosure statements shall be public records.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any employee, any member of such employee's family, or any business in which such employee or any member of his family has a substantial interest, individually or collectively, who transacts business with any local government shall disclose such transactions annually. Such disclosures shall be submitted to the board of directors of the commission and to the commissioner prior to January 31 each year on such forms as are prescribed by the commissioner. At a minimum, the disclosures shall include an itemized list of the previous year's transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled. Such disclosure statements shall be public records.

(b) The requirement to disclose certain transactions as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $100.00 and when the aggregate of all transactions does not exceed $2,000.00 per calendar year.

(b) The requirement to disclose certain transactions as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $100.00 and when the aggregate of all transactions does not exceed $2,000.00 per calendar year.

(c) Any member of a board or advisory committee of the commission or nonprofit corporation who plays a role in determining loan transactions or any member of such person's family who obtains a loan or loan packaging services from such commission or nonprofit corporation shall disclose such transaction at the time of application for such loan or loan packaging services to the board of directors of the commission and to the commissioner. Such disclosure statements shall be public records.

(c) Any member of a board or advisory committee of the commission or nonprofit corporation who plays a role in determining loan transactions or any member of such person's family who obtains a loan or loan packaging services from such commission or nonprofit corporation shall disclose such transaction at the time of application for such loan or loan packaging services to the board of directors of the commission and to the commissioner. Such disclosure statements shall be public records.

(d) Any person who fails to file a disclosure statement as required in subsections (a) and (c) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 50-8-66 .

(d) Any person who fails to file a disclosure statement as required in subsections (a) and (c) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 50-8-66 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-32 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-32
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-32
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “election” means any primary election; run-off election, either primary or general; special election; general election; or recall election.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “election” means any primary election; run-off election, either primary or general; special election; general election; or recall election.

(b) Every constitutional officer; every official elected state wide; the executive head of every state department or agency, whether elected or appointed; each member of the General Assembly; and the executive director of each state authority shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem for official state purposes and, in addition, each of the officials enumerated in this subsection who are elected officials shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office.

(b) Every constitutional officer; every official elected state wide; the executive head of every state department or agency, whether elected or appointed; each member of the General Assembly; and the executive director of each state authority shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem for official state purposes and, in addition, each of the officials enumerated in this subsection who are elected officials shall be authorized to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office.

(c) Except as otherwise authorized by Code Section 50-3-31 or subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or campaign committee to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office in such a manner as to falsely suggest or imply that the person on whose behalf the same is used is at the time a holder of a public office for which a commission bearing said seal is used.

(c) Except as otherwise authorized by Code Section 50-3-31 or subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or campaign committee to use or display the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem on or in connection with any campaign poster, sign, or advertisement for election to any public office in such a manner as to falsely suggest or imply that the person on whose behalf the same is used is at the time a holder of a public office for which a commission bearing said seal is used.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-62 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-62
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-62
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Community Affairs or its designated agents shall evaluate the information submitted by applicants for designation as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site to confirm, based on the best available local, state, and federal broadband information, that at least 1 gigabit of broadband services is available within the facility or development.

(a) The Department of Community Affairs or its designated agents shall evaluate the information submitted by applicants for designation as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site to confirm, based on the best available local, state, and federal broadband information, that at least 1 gigabit of broadband services is available within the facility or development.

(b) The Department of Economic Development shall promote the Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site Designation Program and shall promote the facilities and developments so designated as local community assets. Upon certification of a facility or development as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site, the Department of Community Affairs shall notify the Department of Economic Development so that the Department of Economic Development may provide standardized graphics and materials to the owner or owners of such facility or development and the county or municipal corporation in which such facility or development is located in order to promote the status of the site as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site.

(b) The Department of Economic Development shall promote the Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site Designation Program and shall promote the facilities and developments so designated as local community assets. Upon certification of a facility or development as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site, the Department of Community Affairs shall notify the Department of Economic Development so that the Department of Economic Development may provide standardized graphics and materials to the owner or owners of such facility or development and the county or municipal corporation in which such facility or development is located in order to promote the status of the site as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-82 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-82
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-82
Status: in_force

In addition to developing the program provided for in Code Section 50-40-81 , the Department of Community Affairs shall provide oversight and coordination of state efforts to apply for, utilize, and implement public and private grants, programs, designations, and other resources for the deployment of broadband services and other emerging communications technologies.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-18
Status: in_force

The authority shall have all rights afforded the state by virtue of the Constitution of the United States, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to remove any such rights.
O.C.G.A. § 50-20-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 20 / Section 50-20-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-20-5
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the contracting state organization to determine the financial viability of the nonprofit organization as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 50-20-3 before entering into a financial agreement with a nonprofit organization and to monitor the performance of the nonprofit organization under terms of the financial agreement.

(a) It shall be the duty of the contracting state organization to determine the financial viability of the nonprofit organization as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 50-20-3 before entering into a financial agreement with a nonprofit organization and to monitor the performance of the nonprofit organization under terms of the financial agreement.

(b) State organizations entering into agreements with nonprofit organizations shall report to the state auditor all such agreements and shall provide each individual nonprofit organization's name, fiscal year end, contract amount, and other information as required by the state auditor.

(b) State organizations entering into agreements with nonprofit organizations shall report to the state auditor all such agreements and shall provide each individual nonprofit organization's name, fiscal year end, contract amount, and other information as required by the state auditor.

(c) When contracting with a nonprofit organization, a state organization shall provide the nonprofit organization with the following financial and compliance information: (1) Identification of any state funds included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the contract number; (2) Identification of any federal pass-through assistance included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number; and (3) Identification of requirements imposed by federal laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts as well as any state or supplementary requirements imposed by state law or the contributing state organization.

(c) When contracting with a nonprofit organization, a state organization shall provide the nonprofit organization with the following financial and compliance information:

(1) Identification of any state funds included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the contract number;

(1) Identification of any state funds included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the contract number;

(2) Identification of any federal pass-through assistance included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number; and

(2) Identification of any federal pass-through assistance included as part of the contract. Such identification should include the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number; and

(3) Identification of requirements imposed by federal laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts as well as any state or supplementary requirements imposed by state law or the contributing state organization.

(3) Identification of requirements imposed by federal laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts as well as any state or supplementary requirements imposed by state law or the contributing state organization.

(d) State organizations contracting with nonprofit organizations shall review the corrective action plans to ensure that appropriate corrective action has been taken by the nonprofit organization. If the corrective action listed is determined to be inappropriate, the state organization should formally request additional corrective action by the nonprofit organization. No state organization shall transfer to a nonprofit organization any public funds from any source if a nonprofit organization does not take appropriate corrective action for findings determined to be significant by the state organization.

(d) State organizations contracting with nonprofit organizations shall review the corrective action plans to ensure that appropriate corrective action has been taken by the nonprofit organization. If the corrective action listed is determined to be inappropriate, the state organization should formally request additional corrective action by the nonprofit organization. No state organization shall transfer to a nonprofit organization any public funds from any source if a nonprofit organization does not take appropriate corrective action for findings determined to be significant by the state organization.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-68 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-68
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-68
Status: in_force

Pogo 'Possum, created by Walt Kelly, is adopted as the official Georgia State 'Possum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-30
Status: in_force

In accomplishing its purposes pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the authority may utilize, unless otherwise prohibited by law, any combination of the following funding resources:

(1) Revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;

(1) Revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;

(2) Guaranteed revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;

(2) Guaranteed revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;

(3) Funds obtained in a special district, for the purposes of providing transit services, transit projects, and air quality services within such district or, by contract with, between, and among local governments within such special districts, throughout such districts;

(3) Funds obtained in a special district, for the purposes of providing transit services, transit projects, and air quality services within such district or, by contract with, between, and among local governments within such special districts, throughout such districts;

(4) Moneys borrowed by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(4) Moneys borrowed by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(5) Such federal funds as may from time to time be made available to the authority or for purposes coincident with the purposes of the authority within the territory over which the authority has jurisdiction; and

(5) Such federal funds as may from time to time be made available to the authority or for purposes coincident with the purposes of the authority within the territory over which the authority has jurisdiction; and

(6) Such grants or contributions from persons, firms, corporations, or other entities as the authority may receive from time to time.

(6) Such grants or contributions from persons, firms, corporations, or other entities as the authority may receive from time to time.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-95 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-95
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-95
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to divest agency heads of the authority to determine the nature and form of records required in the administration of their several departments. Notwithstanding this Code section, agency heads shall carry out the provisions of Code Section 50-18-94 .

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to divest agency heads of the authority to determine the nature and form of records required in the administration of their several departments. Notwithstanding this Code section, agency heads shall carry out the provisions of Code Section 50-18-94 .

(b) Any records designated confidential by law shall be so treated by the division in the maintenance, storage, and disposition of such confidential records. These records shall be destroyed in such a manner that they cannot be read, interpreted, or reconstructed.

(b) Any records designated confidential by law shall be so treated by the division in the maintenance, storage, and disposition of such confidential records. These records shall be destroyed in such a manner that they cannot be read, interpreted, or reconstructed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-100 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-100
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-100
Status: in_force

(a) This Code section applies only to those records: (1) That are confidential, classified, or restricted by Acts of the General Assembly or may be declared to be confidential, classified, or restricted by future Acts of the General Assembly, unless the future Acts specifically exempt these records from this Code section; and (2) That have been, or are in the future, deposited in the Georgia State Archives or in other state operated archival institutions because of their value for historical research.

(a) This Code section applies only to those records:

(1) That are confidential, classified, or restricted by Acts of the General Assembly or may be declared to be confidential, classified, or restricted by future Acts of the General Assembly, unless the future Acts specifically exempt these records from this Code section; and

(1) That are confidential, classified, or restricted by Acts of the General Assembly or may be declared to be confidential, classified, or restricted by future Acts of the General Assembly, unless the future Acts specifically exempt these records from this Code section; and

(2) That have been, or are in the future, deposited in the Georgia State Archives or in other state operated archival institutions because of their value for historical research.

(2) That have been, or are in the future, deposited in the Georgia State Archives or in other state operated archival institutions because of their value for historical research.

(b) All restrictions on access to records covered by this Code section are lifted and removed 75 years after the creation of the record.

(b) All restrictions on access to records covered by this Code section are lifted and removed 75 years after the creation of the record.

(c) Restrictions on access to records covered by this Code section may be lifted and removed as early as 20 years after the creation of the record on unanimous approval in writing of the State Records Committee.

(c) Restrictions on access to records covered by this Code section may be lifted and removed as early as 20 years after the creation of the record on unanimous approval in writing of the State Records Committee.

(d) Applications requesting that the State Records Committee review and consider lifting such restrictions may be made either by the director of the division or by the head of the agency that transferred the record to the archives.

(d) Applications requesting that the State Records Committee review and consider lifting such restrictions may be made either by the director of the division or by the head of the agency that transferred the record to the archives.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, a date of birth or maiden name contained in genealogical research notes, papers, records, and publications donated to or acquired by the division shall be open to any qualified researcher.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, a date of birth or maiden name contained in genealogical research notes, papers, records, and publications donated to or acquired by the division shall be open to any qualified researcher.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-52 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-52
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-52
Status: in_force

Each executive director of each commission established pursuant to Part 1 of this article shall act as an adviser to the Commission on Regional Planning.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-13
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor may delegate to the authority, by executive order, his or her powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations, including without limitation the power to resolve revision disputes between metropolitan planning organizations and the Department of Transportation under 40 C.F.R. Section 93.105 , the power of approval and responsibilities for public involvement under 23 C.F.R. Section 450.216(a) , and any power to serve as the designated recipient of federal funds for purposes of transit funding for capital projects and for financing and directly providing public transportation under 49 U.S.C. Sections 5302 through 5304 .

(a) The Governor may delegate to the authority, by executive order, his or her powers under applicable federal transportation planning and air quality laws and regulations, including without limitation the power to resolve revision disputes between metropolitan planning organizations and the Department of Transportation under 40 C.F.R. Section 93.105 , the power of approval and responsibilities for public involvement under 23 C.F.R. Section 450.216(a) , and any power to serve as the designated recipient of federal funds for purposes of transit funding for capital projects and for financing and directly providing public transportation under 49 U.S.C. Sections 5302 through 5304 .

(b) The authority shall formulate measurable targets for air quality improvements and standards within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter, and annually shall report such targets to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, together with an assessment of progress toward achieving such targets and projected measures and timetables for achieving such targets. The authority shall formulate an annual report and audit of all transit planning, funding, and operations within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall be presented by December 1 of each year to the Senate and House Transportation Committees and the local governing authorities of those counties within the jurisdiction of the authority.

(b) The authority shall formulate measurable targets for air quality improvements and standards within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter, and annually shall report such targets to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, together with an assessment of progress toward achieving such targets and projected measures and timetables for achieving such targets. The authority shall formulate an annual report and audit of all transit planning, funding, and operations within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall be presented by December 1 of each year to the Senate and House Transportation Committees and the local governing authorities of those counties within the jurisdiction of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-98 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-98
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-98
Status: in_force

(a) A commission shall have and exercise all power and authority which may be necessary or convenient to enable it to perform and carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed on it by this article.

(a) A commission shall have and exercise all power and authority which may be necessary or convenient to enable it to perform and carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed on it by this article.

(b) A commission shall have the authority to determine whether or not a plan is an area plan as defined by paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80 . Any member of the commission, governing body of a political subdivision or public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency whose plans may be area plans may request in writing that the commission determine whether a plan is an area plan as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80 . A commission shall make such determination within 15 days after such request and shall afford the requesting party the right to be heard prior thereto. The determination shall be in writing and shall state the basis therefor.

(b) A commission shall have the authority to determine whether or not a plan is an area plan as defined by paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80 . Any member of the commission, governing body of a political subdivision or public authority, commission, board, utility, or agency whose plans may be area plans may request in writing that the commission determine whether a plan is an area plan as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-8-80 . A commission shall make such determination within 15 days after such request and shall afford the requesting party the right to be heard prior thereto. The determination shall be in writing and shall state the basis therefor.

(c) A commission shall also be authorized to adopt bylaws and rules and regulations concerning all aspects of its functions and operations. Such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be determinative and control all matters unless expressly contradicted or forbidden by other provisions of law.

(c) A commission shall also be authorized to adopt bylaws and rules and regulations concerning all aspects of its functions and operations. Such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be determinative and control all matters unless expressly contradicted or forbidden by other provisions of law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-66 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-66
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-66
Status: in_force

If there is any exemption of any part of the property purchased pursuant to Code Section 50-16-64 , or the proceeds thereof, or any lien or encumbrance which is of superior dignity to the lien of the state, the Governor may pay the amount so exempted, or the lien or encumbrance, to the person entitled thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-90 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-90
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-90
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Records Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-86 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-86
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-86
Status: in_force

Georgia is designated as a “Purple Heart State,” honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice in allowing the United States of America to maintain its sovereignty.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-20
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Community Affairs shall determine those areas in this state that are served areas and unserved areas and shall publish such findings.

(a) The Department of Community Affairs shall determine those areas in this state that are served areas and unserved areas and shall publish such findings.

(b) In addition to the determinations required under subsection (a) of this Code section, the Department of Community Affairs shall separately determine which locations are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services and shall publish such findings. Location eligibility for federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services shall be determined based on the rules, regulations, and guidance set forth by each funding program.

(b) In addition to the determinations required under subsection (a) of this Code section, the Department of Community Affairs shall separately determine which locations are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services and shall publish such findings. Location eligibility for federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services shall be determined based on the rules, regulations, and guidance set forth by each funding program.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-5
Status: in_force

The Atlanta Regional Commission in conjunction with the authority and the director of planning for the Department of Transportation shall utilize federal and state planning funds to continue the development of the Atlanta region's Concept 3 transit proposal, including assessment of potential economic benefit to the region and the state, prioritization of corridors based on highest potential economic benefit and lowest environmental impact, and completion of environmental permitting.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-23 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-23
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-23
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall sell a ticket or share at a price other than established by the corporation unless authorized in writing by the chief executive officer. No person other than a duly certified lottery retailer shall sell lottery tickets, but this subsection shall not be construed to prevent a person who may lawfully purchase tickets or shares from making a gift of lottery tickets or shares to another. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the corporation from designating certain of its agents and employees to sell or give lottery tickets or shares directly to the public.

(a) No person shall sell a ticket or share at a price other than established by the corporation unless authorized in writing by the chief executive officer. No person other than a duly certified lottery retailer shall sell lottery tickets, but this subsection shall not be construed to prevent a person who may lawfully purchase tickets or shares from making a gift of lottery tickets or shares to another. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the corporation from designating certain of its agents and employees to sell or give lottery tickets or shares directly to the public.

(b) Lottery tickets or shares may be given by merchants as a means of promoting goods or services to customers or prospective customers subject to prior approval by the corporation.

(b) Lottery tickets or shares may be given by merchants as a means of promoting goods or services to customers or prospective customers subject to prior approval by the corporation.

(c) No lottery retailer shall sell a lottery ticket or share except from the locations listed in his contract and as evidenced by his certificate of authorization unless the corporation authorizes in writing any temporary location not listed in his contract.

(c) No lottery retailer shall sell a lottery ticket or share except from the locations listed in his contract and as evidenced by his certificate of authorization unless the corporation authorizes in writing any temporary location not listed in his contract.

(d) No lottery tickets or shares shall be sold to persons under 18 years of age, but this Code section does not prohibit the purchase of a lottery ticket or share by a person 18 years of age or older for the purpose of making a gift to any person of any age. In such case, the corporation shall direct payment of proceeds of any lottery prize to an adult member of the person's family or a legal representative of the person on behalf of such person. The person named as custodian shall have the same powers and duties as prescribed for a custodian pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 44.

(d) No lottery tickets or shares shall be sold to persons under 18 years of age, but this Code section does not prohibit the purchase of a lottery ticket or share by a person 18 years of age or older for the purpose of making a gift to any person of any age. In such case, the corporation shall direct payment of proceeds of any lottery prize to an adult member of the person's family or a legal representative of the person on behalf of such person. The person named as custodian shall have the same powers and duties as prescribed for a custodian pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 44.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-8
Status: in_force

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and are public purposes and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any property acquired or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision. The tax exemption provided for in this Code section shall include an exemption from all sales and use tax on property purchased or used by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 24 / Section 50-24-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-24-5
Status: in_force

The principal representative of a state agency may suspend, terminate, or debar the contractor if the state agency determines that:

(1) The contractor or individual has made false certification under subsection (a) of Code Section 50-24-3 ; or

(1) The contractor or individual has made false certification under subsection (a) of Code Section 50-24-3 ; or

(2) The contractor has violated such certification by failing to carry out the requirements of Code Section 50-24-3 .

(2) The contractor has violated such certification by failing to carry out the requirements of Code Section 50-24-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-5a-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5A / Section 50-5a-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5A-9
Status: in_force

The Office of the State Treasurer shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the Department of Administrative Services, as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-15
Status: in_force

(a) State employees transferred from the State Building Administrative Board on March 31, 1980, shall continue to retain all rights, entitlements, and privileges as state employees and participate in the various state personnel programs as they were previously entitled or otherwise authorized.

(a) State employees transferred from the State Building Administrative Board on March 31, 1980, shall continue to retain all rights, entitlements, and privileges as state employees and participate in the various state personnel programs as they were previously entitled or otherwise authorized.

(b) Any legal contracts entered into by the State Building Administrative Board which were in effect on March 31, 1980, are transferred and shall continue in effect under the Department of Community Affairs until their normally prescribed termination or expiration.

(b) Any legal contracts entered into by the State Building Administrative Board which were in effect on March 31, 1980, are transferred and shall continue in effect under the Department of Community Affairs until their normally prescribed termination or expiration.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-47 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-47
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-47
Status: in_force

While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the authority or of its officers, employees, or agents or of any department, board, commission, or agency of the state shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds; and no other entity, department, agency, or authority will be created which will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of the bonds, nor will the state itself so compete with the authority. This article and Article 1 of this chapter shall be for the benefit of the state, the authority, and the holders of any such bonds and, upon the issuance of bonds under the provisions hereof, shall constitute a contract with the holders of the bonds.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-88 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-88
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-88
Status: in_force

A commission shall elect such officers as it deems necessary for the conduct of its affairs, including a secretary and treasurer, who need not be members of the commission, and shall be compensated as determined by the commission. Each member of a commission, other than the chairman, may be paid a per diem compensation not to exceed $44.00 for each meeting which he attends and additional compensation for such other services as are specifically authorized by the commission, and may be reimbursed for his actual expenses. No commission member, other than the chairman, shall receive compensation in excess of $2,400.00 per year.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-5
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to receive actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. The expenses, including mileage, shall be paid on the same basis as for other state officials and employees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-88 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-88
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-88
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Adoptable dog ” means any dog in the custody of any animal shelter, humane society, or public or private animal refuge that is available for adoption by the general public. (2) “ Animal shelter ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 . (3) “ Humane society ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 . (4) “ Public or private animal refuge ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

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

(1) “ Adoptable dog ” means any dog in the custody of any animal shelter, humane society, or public or private animal refuge that is available for adoption by the general public.

(1) “ Adoptable dog ” means any dog in the custody of any animal shelter, humane society, or public or private animal refuge that is available for adoption by the general public.

(2) “ Animal shelter ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(2) “ Animal shelter ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(3) “ Humane society ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(3) “ Humane society ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(4) “ Public or private animal refuge ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(4) “ Public or private animal refuge ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2 .

(b) The adoptable dog is designated as the official Georgia state dog.

(b) The adoptable dog is designated as the official Georgia state dog.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-65
Status: in_force

The state official or employee of any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or other state agency to whom a depository bank sends the statement of account, paid items, and related material shall notify such depository bank of the existence of any unauthorized signature or alteration appearing on any such paid item or related material. The notification shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the depository bank as soon as the unauthorized signature or alteration is discovered, but in no event no later than 90 days from the closing date of the annual state audit for the fiscal year during which the unauthorized signature was affixed or during which the alteration occurred. The notification shall be in lieu of any other obligation to discover and report unauthorized signatures or alterations provided by contract or by law, including, but not limited to, Code Section 11-4-406 . The receipt of state funds or funds of any department, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, or other agency of the state by a depository bank shall constitute assent to the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-103 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-103
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-103
Status: in_force

All persons in this state owning land through which the Western and Atlantic Railroad passes may build stock gaps on the railroad when the line of their fences may cross the same and may join their fences to such stock gaps, provided the landowners shall not improperly interfere with the bed of the railroad, render it less safe, or interfere with the running of the trains thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-114 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-114
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-114
Status: in_force

The department shall be guided by the following policies in creating and administering the Georgia Film and Television Trail:

(1) A balanced system of locations throughout the state should be sought;

(1) A balanced system of locations throughout the state should be sought;

(2) Assistance and encouragement should be provided for local governments in the development of the trail;

(2) Assistance and encouragement should be provided for local governments in the development of the trail;

(3) The advice, cooperation, and assistance of other state agencies, local governments and agencies thereof, and private associations and organizations should be sought in developing and maintaining the signs;

(3) The advice, cooperation, and assistance of other state agencies, local governments and agencies thereof, and private associations and organizations should be sought in developing and maintaining the signs;

(4) The trail should be planned, constructed, and maintained on a long-term basis, and in connection therewith long-term control of the signs and marking of the trail; and

(4) The trail should be planned, constructed, and maintained on a long-term basis, and in connection therewith long-term control of the signs and marking of the trail; and

(5) A program for the publicity and education of the public on the existence of the trail should be established.

(5) A program for the publicity and education of the public on the existence of the trail should be established.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-50 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-50
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-50
Status: in_force

The purpose of this article is to establish a policy and to provide a system whereby all claimant agencies of this state in conjunction with the corporation shall cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to the state through its various claimant agencies or to persons on whose behalf the state and its claimant agencies act and who qualify for prizes under Article 1 of this chapter from the corporation. It is also the purpose of this article to establish procedures for setting off against any such prize the sum of any debt owed to the state or to persons on whose behalf the state and its claimant agencies act. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this article be liberally construed to effectuate these purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-54 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-54
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-54
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Code Section 50-27-29 , which prohibits disclosure by the corporation of the contents of prize winner records or information, and notwithstanding any other confidentiality statute, the corporation may provide to a claimant agency all information necessary to accomplish and effectuate the intent of this article.

(a) Notwithstanding Code Section 50-27-29 , which prohibits disclosure by the corporation of the contents of prize winner records or information, and notwithstanding any other confidentiality statute, the corporation may provide to a claimant agency all information necessary to accomplish and effectuate the intent of this article.

(b) The information obtained by a claimant agency from the corporation in accordance with this article shall retain its confidentiality and shall only be used by a claimant agency in the pursuit of its debt collection duties and practices. Any employee or prior employee of any claimant agency who unlawfully discloses any such information for any other purpose, except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, shall be subject to the same penalties specified by law for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by an agent or employee of the corporation.

(b) The information obtained by a claimant agency from the corporation in accordance with this article shall retain its confidentiality and shall only be used by a claimant agency in the pursuit of its debt collection duties and practices. Any employee or prior employee of any claimant agency who unlawfully discloses any such information for any other purpose, except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, shall be subject to the same penalties specified by law for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by an agent or employee of the corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-107 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-107
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-107
Status: in_force

At the termination of the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property, the property rights acquired by condemnation under Code Sections 50-16-104 through 50-16-106 shall go to and become vested in the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-61 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-61
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-61
Status: in_force

(a) State and local authorities created by law, in the purchase of and contracting for any supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products, excluding beverages for immediate consumption, shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality.

(a) State and local authorities created by law, in the purchase of and contracting for any supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products, excluding beverages for immediate consumption, shall give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to such supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products as may be manufactured or produced in this state. Such preference shall not sacrifice quality.

(b) In determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the state or local authority shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No state or local authority shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this subsection.

(b) In determining whether such a preference is reasonable in any case where the value of a contract for or purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products exceeds $100,000.00, the state or local authority shall consider, among other factors, information submitted by the bidder which may include the bidder's estimate of the multiplier effect on gross state domestic product and the effect on public revenues of the state and the effect on public revenues of political subdivisions resulting from acceptance of a bid or offer to sell Georgia manufactured or produced goods as opposed to out-of-state manufactured or produced goods. Any such estimates shall be in writing. No state or local authority shall divide a contract or purchase which exceeds $100,000.00 for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this subsection.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall negate the requirements of Code Section 50-5-73 .

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall negate the requirements of Code Section 50-5-73 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-4 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-4
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-4
Status: in_force

Neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority acting in behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of his or her authority, is subject to any liability resulting from:

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority; or

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority; or

(2) Carrying out any of the powers given in this chapter.

(2) Carrying out any of the powers given in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-7
Status: in_force

When any flag referred to in Code Section 50-3-5 or 50-3-6 is offered to the state, it shall be the duty of the Governor to accept it in behalf of the state and to make such provisions for its preservation as may be necessary to protect and preserve it from the ravages of time, dust, and moths.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-4-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-4-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-4.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ IT related proximity ” means having access to IT systems that are not intended to provide direct access to tax documents but may inadvertently provide such access. (2) “ Tax document ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, assessment, demand, act, information return, statement, or other document relating to taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto and including any amendment thereof, whether prepared by a taxpayer, a tax preparer, or a government or regulatory entity.

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

(1) “ IT related proximity ” means having access to IT systems that are not intended to provide direct access to tax documents but may inadvertently provide such access.

(1) “ IT related proximity ” means having access to IT systems that are not intended to provide direct access to tax documents but may inadvertently provide such access.

(2) “ Tax document ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, assessment, demand, act, information return, statement, or other document relating to taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto and including any amendment thereof, whether prepared by a taxpayer, a tax preparer, or a government or regulatory entity.

(2) “ Tax document ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, assessment, demand, act, information return, statement, or other document relating to taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto and including any amendment thereof, whether prepared by a taxpayer, a tax preparer, or a government or regulatory entity.

(b) The authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of employees and applicants for employment who have or are reasonably anticipated to have access to or be in physical or IT related proximity of tax documents. Such checks may be conducted as frequently as the authority deems necessary but no less frequently than once every five years.

(b) The authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of employees and applicants for employment who have or are reasonably anticipated to have access to or be in physical or IT related proximity of tax documents. Such checks may be conducted as frequently as the authority deems necessary but no less frequently than once every five years.

(c) The authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of contractors and subcontractors and applicants for positions as contractors and subcontractors who have or are reasonably anticipated to have access to or be in physical or IT related proximity of tax documents. Such checks may be conducted as frequently as the authority deems necessary but no less frequently than once every ten years.

(c) The authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of contractors and subcontractors and applicants for positions as contractors and subcontractors who have or are reasonably anticipated to have access to or be in physical or IT related proximity of tax documents. Such checks may be conducted as frequently as the authority deems necessary but no less frequently than once every ten years.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2025, and every day thereafter, the authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees at the authority's discretion without regard to such person's access to tax documents or IT related proximity to such documents.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2025, and every day thereafter, the authority shall have the power to conduct fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees at the authority's discretion without regard to such person's access to tax documents or IT related proximity to such documents.

(e) The authority shall submit the fingerprints described in this Code section to the Georgia Crime Information Center in such form and quality as required by such center. The results produced by such center and provided to the authority shall not be subject to public disclosure in accord with Code Section 50-18-72 and other applicable law.

(e) The authority shall submit the fingerprints described in this Code section to the Georgia Crime Information Center in such form and quality as required by such center. The results produced by such center and provided to the authority shall not be subject to public disclosure in accord with Code Section 50-18-72 and other applicable law.

(f) The authority shall maintain the documentation produced and provided by the Georgia Crime Information Center's investigation in accord with all relevant requirements under Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, the “Georgia Records Act,” and other applicable law.

(f) The authority shall maintain the documentation produced and provided by the Georgia Crime Information Center's investigation in accord with all relevant requirements under Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, the “Georgia Records Act,” and other applicable law.

(g) Upon receipt of the fingerprints described herein from the authority, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of the bureau records, retain another set of fingerprints, and conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the authority in writing of the results of its investigation.

(g) Upon receipt of the fingerprints described herein from the authority, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of the bureau records, retain another set of fingerprints, and conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the authority in writing of the results of its investigation.

(h) At the discretion of the authority, fees required by the Georgia Crime Information Center or the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a fingerprint criminal background check shall be paid by the authority or by the individual seeking employment. The authority shall not pay such fees for contractor's and subcontractor's employees.

(h) At the discretion of the authority, fees required by the Georgia Crime Information Center or the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a fingerprint criminal background check shall be paid by the authority or by the individual seeking employment. The authority shall not pay such fees for contractor's and subcontractor's employees.

(i) The authority may use the information obtained from an individual's fingerprint criminal background check for the purpose of verifying the identification of such person and to assist in evaluating the fitness of such person for initial or continued employment or, in the case of employees of contractors and subcontractors, only for the purpose of allowing or denying access to tax documents.

(i) The authority may use the information obtained from an individual's fingerprint criminal background check for the purpose of verifying the identification of such person and to assist in evaluating the fitness of such person for initial or continued employment or, in the case of employees of contractors and subcontractors, only for the purpose of allowing or denying access to tax documents.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-9
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to mutilate, deface, defile, or abuse contemptuously the flag of the United States, the flag, coat of arms, or emblem of the State of Georgia, or the flag or emblem of the Confederate States of America by any act whatever.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5b-24 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5B / Section 50-5b-24
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5B-24
Status: in_force

The comptroller general shall have an official seal of such design as he or she shall select with the approval of the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-3
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall be under the direction and supervision of a Board of Economic Development.

(a) The department shall be under the direction and supervision of a Board of Economic Development.

(b) On and after July 1, 1999, the Board of Economic Development shall consist of one member from each congressional district in the state and nine additional members from the state at large. All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The initial terms of members shall be as follows: two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2000; two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2001; three members representative of congressional districts and one at-large member shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2002; two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2003; and two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2004. Thereafter, all members appointed to the board by the Governor shall be appointed for terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, the appointment of a successor by the Governor shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of such member.

(b) On and after July 1, 1999, the Board of Economic Development shall consist of one member from each congressional district in the state and nine additional members from the state at large. All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The initial terms of members shall be as follows: two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2000; two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2001; three members representative of congressional districts and one at-large member shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2002; two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2003; and two members representative of congressional districts and two at-large members shall be appointed for a term ending July 1, 2004. Thereafter, all members appointed to the board by the Governor shall be appointed for terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, the appointment of a successor by the Governor shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of such member.

(c) The first members appointed under this Code section shall be appointed for terms which begin July 1, 1999. The members of the Board of Economic Development serving on April 1, 1999, shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(c) The first members appointed under this Code section shall be appointed for terms which begin July 1, 1999. The members of the Board of Economic Development serving on April 1, 1999, shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(d) In addition to all other powers granted to the Board of Economic Development under this chapter, the board may authorize the Department of Economic Development to enter into and carry out intergovernmental contracts and agreements for the purpose of providing financial and other assistance in carrying out projects or undertakings which will further the public purposes of development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities at the state and local levels. The board may authorize such contracts and agreements between the department and other departments, agencies, and entities of state government and may also authorize such contracts and agreements between the department and local development authorities. Any such contracts and agreements shall be awarded pursuant to criteria and procedures developed by the board. Such criteria and procedures shall be designed to effectuate those proposed contracts and agreements which will be most effective in furthering the public purpose of development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities at the state and local levels. Neither the development of such criteria nor the award of such contracts and agreements shall be subject to Chapter 5 of this title; Chapter 13 of this title; or Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 28. The board and the department may expend funds appropriated or otherwise available to the board and the department for the public purposes described in this subsection.

(d) In addition to all other powers granted to the Board of Economic Development under this chapter, the board may authorize the Department of Economic Development to enter into and carry out intergovernmental contracts and agreements for the purpose of providing financial and other assistance in carrying out projects or undertakings which will further the public purposes of development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities at the state and local levels. The board may authorize such contracts and agreements between the department and other departments, agencies, and entities of state government and may also authorize such contracts and agreements between the department and local development authorities. Any such contracts and agreements shall be awarded pursuant to criteria and procedures developed by the board. Such criteria and procedures shall be designed to effectuate those proposed contracts and agreements which will be most effective in furthering the public purpose of development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities at the state and local levels. Neither the development of such criteria nor the award of such contracts and agreements shall be subject to Chapter 5 of this title; Chapter 13 of this title; or Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 28. The board and the department may expend funds appropriated or otherwise available to the board and the department for the public purposes described in this subsection.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-6
Status: in_force

Neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority acting in behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of his or her authority, is subject to any liability resulting from:

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority; or

(1) The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority; or

(2) Carrying out any of the powers given in this chapter.

(2) Carrying out any of the powers given in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-140 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-140
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-140
Status: in_force

The “proper authority” referred to in this part is the Governor for all officers of the state and the county commissioners or other officers having charge of county matters for all officers of the county.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-10
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the use of the flag of the United States or any flag, standard, color, shield, ensign, or other insignia of the State of Georgia or of the Confederate States of America for decorative or patriotic purposes, either inside or outside of any residence, store, place of business, public building, or school building.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-56 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-56
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-56
Status: in_force

The shark tooth is designated as the official Georgia state fossil.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-13
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this article. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, known as the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this article shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this article; nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-22-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 22 / Section 50-22-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-22-7
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, there shall be no public notice requirement or utilization of the selection process as provided for in this chapter for projects in which the state agency is able to reuse existing drawings, specifications, designs, or other documents from a prior project by retention of the person who provided the professional services and who prepared the original documents.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, there shall be no public notice requirement or utilization of the selection process as provided for in this chapter for projects in which the state agency is able to reuse existing drawings, specifications, designs, or other documents from a prior project by retention of the person who provided the professional services and who prepared the original documents.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Board of Regents and University System of Georgia shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Board of Regents and University System of Georgia shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of Code Section 50-6-25 , relating to the eligibility of architectural and engineering firms to do business with the state, shall not be affected or superseded by the provisions of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of Code Section 50-6-25 , relating to the eligibility of architectural and engineering firms to do business with the state, shall not be affected or superseded by the provisions of this chapter.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, there shall be no public notice requirement or utilization of the selection process as provided for in this chapter for services required for the predesign phase of any state agency construction project unless the state agency estimates the predesign phase alone to have costs for professional services in excess of $75,000.00. No award of a contract to provide predesign services under this exemption shall be interpreted to preclude the lawful necessity to give public notice and use the selection process for design of projects meeting the criteria of paragraph (5) of Code Section 50-22-2 . Costs for predesign services, whether or not those services are exempt under this subsection, shall be added to any other costs of an activity for purposes of determining whether the activity is a project.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, there shall be no public notice requirement or utilization of the selection process as provided for in this chapter for services required for the predesign phase of any state agency construction project unless the state agency estimates the predesign phase alone to have costs for professional services in excess of $75,000.00. No award of a contract to provide predesign services under this exemption shall be interpreted to preclude the lawful necessity to give public notice and use the selection process for design of projects meeting the criteria of paragraph (5) of Code Section 50-22-2 . Costs for predesign services, whether or not those services are exempt under this subsection, shall be added to any other costs of an activity for purposes of determining whether the activity is a project.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-90 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-90
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-90
Status: in_force

A commission may prescribe the compensation, benefits, and all terms and conditions of employment of its officers, employees, and agents. A commission may contract with private individuals or firms for professional services deemed necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article. Officers and employees of a commission shall be public employees. Comparability with existing wage classifications, pay plans, and other benefits of political subdivisions in its area shall be considered by a commission when carrying out this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-50 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-50
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-50
Status: in_force

The brown thrasher is designated as the official Georgia state bird.
O.C.G.A. § 50-10-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 10 / Section 50-10-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-10-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Development Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-105 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-105
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-105
Status: in_force

When entering into any qualified interest rate management agreement authorized under this article, the agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, and jurisdiction over the state party in any matter concerning a qualified interest rate management agreement shall lie exclusively in the courts of the State of Georgia or in the applicable federal court having jurisdiction and located within the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-8
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as or deemed a waiver of the sovereign or official immunity of any responsible public entity or any officer or employee thereof with respect to the participation in, or approval of, all or any part of the qualifying project or its operation, including, but not limited to, interconnection of the qualifying project with any other infrastructure or project.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-60 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-60
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-60
Status: in_force

There is created as a division and arm of the Georgia Building Authority the Executive Center Fine Arts Committee, to be composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. No employee of the state nor any member of the General Assembly shall be eligible for appointment as a member of the committee. All members shall be deemed members at large charged with the responsibility of serving the best interests of the state as a whole.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-22
Status: in_force

The state auditor is authorized and empowered to appoint and employ officers and assistants for the Department of Audits and Accounts, each of whom shall hold office at the discretion of the state auditor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-216 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-216
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-216
Status: in_force

(a) Each facilities development committee, in conjunction with the regional commission in which the less developed county is located, shall review the comprehensive plans for facilities needs prepared by the less developed county and each municipality lying therein pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of this chapter and shall consolidate such comprehensive plans and prepare a local plan which prioritizes the combined facilities needs contained in each comprehensive plan. Such local plan may be amended from time to time pursuant to procedures established pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-8-215 to change the priorities or add new facilities. No facility shall be added to a local plan unless it has previously been made a part of the comprehensive plan of either the less developed county or a municipality lying therein pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(a) Each facilities development committee, in conjunction with the regional commission in which the less developed county is located, shall review the comprehensive plans for facilities needs prepared by the less developed county and each municipality lying therein pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of this chapter and shall consolidate such comprehensive plans and prepare a local plan which prioritizes the combined facilities needs contained in each comprehensive plan. Such local plan may be amended from time to time pursuant to procedures established pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-8-215 to change the priorities or add new facilities. No facility shall be added to a local plan unless it has previously been made a part of the comprehensive plan of either the less developed county or a municipality lying therein pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(b) Not later than the first day of July of the year following its creation, each facilities development committee shall provide the commissioner with the local plan of facility development developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Not later than the first day of July of the year following its creation, each facilities development committee shall provide the commissioner with the local plan of facility development developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-195 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-195
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-195
Status: in_force

The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 27 / Section 50-27-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-27-2
Status: in_force

It is found and declared by the General Assembly:

(1) That net proceeds of lottery games conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be used to support improvements and enhancements for educational purposes and programs and that such net proceeds shall be used to supplement, not supplant, existing resources for educational purposes and programs;

(1) That net proceeds of lottery games conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be used to support improvements and enhancements for educational purposes and programs and that such net proceeds shall be used to supplement, not supplant, existing resources for educational purposes and programs;

(2) That lottery games are an entrepreneurial enterprise and that the state shall create a public body, corporate and politic, known as the Georgia Lottery Corporation, with comprehensive and extensive powers as generally exercised by corporations engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits;

(2) That lottery games are an entrepreneurial enterprise and that the state shall create a public body, corporate and politic, known as the Georgia Lottery Corporation, with comprehensive and extensive powers as generally exercised by corporations engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits;

(3) That lottery games shall be operated and managed in a manner which provides continuing entertainment to the public, maximizes revenues, and ensures that the lottery is operated with integrity and dignity and free of political influence; and

(3) That lottery games shall be operated and managed in a manner which provides continuing entertainment to the public, maximizes revenues, and ensures that the lottery is operated with integrity and dignity and free of political influence; and

(4) That the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall be accountable to the General Assembly and to the public through a system of audits and reports.

(4) That the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall be accountable to the General Assembly and to the public through a system of audits and reports.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-46 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-46
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-46
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall limit or compromise the right of the governing authority of any county or municipality to exercise the power of zoning.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-42 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-42
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-42
Status: in_force

Any metropolitan area planning and development commission, created pursuant to Article 4 of this chapter, shall also serve as the regional commission for the area covered by such metropolitan area planning and development commission. The duties, responsibilities, and functions and the power and authority granted the metropolitan area planning and development commission by law are, and shall be construed to be, cumulative with, and in addition to, the duties, responsibilities, and functions and the power and authority granted regional commissions by law. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of law governing metropolitan planning and development commissions and those governing regional commissions, however, the laws governing metropolitan area planning and development commissions shall control and shall govern the metropolitan area planning and development commission. For example, but without intending to limit the generality of the foregoing statement, the provisions of Code Sections 50-8-84 through 50-8-87 , regarding membership of a metropolitan area planning and development commission, terms of officers, quorums, and elections of officers, would govern a metropolitan area planning and development commission instead of the provisions covering the same subject matter under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-42 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 40 / Section 50-40-42
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-40-42
Status: in_force

A political subdivision that the department has certified as a broadband ready community under Code Section 50-40-41 may be decertified by the department if it:

(1) Imposes an unreasonable or noncost based fee to review an application or issue a permit for a broadband network project. Any application fee that exceeds $100.00 shall be considered unreasonable unless such political subdivision can provide documentation justifying such fee based on a specific cost;

(1) Imposes an unreasonable or noncost based fee to review an application or issue a permit for a broadband network project. Any application fee that exceeds $100.00 shall be considered unreasonable unless such political subdivision can provide documentation justifying such fee based on a specific cost;

(2) Imposes a moratorium of any kind on the approval of applications or issuance of permits for broadband network projects or on construction related to broadband network projects;

(2) Imposes a moratorium of any kind on the approval of applications or issuance of permits for broadband network projects or on construction related to broadband network projects;

(3) Discriminates among broadband services providers with respect to any action described in this article or otherwise related to a broadband network project, including granting access to public rights of way, infrastructure and poles, river and bridge crossings, or any other physical assets owned or controlled by such political subdivision; or

(3) Discriminates among broadband services providers with respect to any action described in this article or otherwise related to a broadband network project, including granting access to public rights of way, infrastructure and poles, river and bridge crossings, or any other physical assets owned or controlled by such political subdivision; or

(4) As a condition for approving an application or issuing a permit for a broadband network project, requires the applicant to: (A) Provide any service or make available any part of the broadband network project to such political subdivision; or (B) Except for reasonable and cost based fees allowed, make any payment to or on behalf of such political subdivision.

(4) As a condition for approving an application or issuing a permit for a broadband network project, requires the applicant to:

(A) Provide any service or make available any part of the broadband network project to such political subdivision; or

(A) Provide any service or make available any part of the broadband network project to such political subdivision; or

(B) Except for reasonable and cost based fees allowed, make any payment to or on behalf of such political subdivision.

(B) Except for reasonable and cost based fees allowed, make any payment to or on behalf of such political subdivision.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-45 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-45
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-45
Status: in_force

The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to convey to municipalities, counties, or combinations thereof, in the name of the state, by appropriate instrument, all of the state's interest in any real property donated to the department at any time, in parcels not exceeding three acres, to be used for the construction and operation thereon of boat-launching ramps without the prior approval of the commission. The conveyance may be made without prior appraisal, without a plat, and without public bidding procedures and shall be made for nominal consideration or such consideration as may be agreed upon between the department and the other party or parties to the conveyance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-41 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-41
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-41
Status: in_force

The authority shall, in the resolution providing for issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who or any agency, bank, or trust company which shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this article and Article 1 of this chapter and the resolution or trust indenture may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-101 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-101
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-101
Status: in_force

The governing authorities of each of the local political subdivisions in this state shall have the right, from time to time, to determine through study whether an overall substantial price advantage will result to a political subdivision by the means of a local political subdivision either alone or in conjunction with another political subdivision bidding through the Department of Administrative Services on standard items of equipment, supplies, or services or other standard expenses ordinarily needed, procured, or incurred by such governments without a sacrifice of safety or quality. If the governing authority of any political subdivision shall determine that such a price advantage may be obtained by such means on any one or more of such items or expenses, the governing authority or authorities shall make this fact known to the Department of Administrative Services. After receipt of such notice from the political subdivisions, the Department of Administrative Services shall, after consultation with the governing authorities, establish sets of uniform standard specifications for such item or items as may be reasonably required in order to meet the needs and requirements of the requesting political subdivision. The governing authorities of the requesting political subdivision shall, at such times as the Department of Administrative Services shall prescribe, report its probable annual requirements for the standard items to the Department of Administrative Services and the requested time for delivery of the items. The Department of Administrative Services shall compile the requirements together with such other information as may be needed for the purpose of advertising for bids for a uniform state price on the items.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-91 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-91
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-91
Status: in_force

A commission may establish and appoint persons to advisory committees to assist the commission in the performance of its duties. Members of advisory committees shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as determined by the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-215 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-215
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-215
Status: in_force

(a) Each facilities development committee shall be known by the name of the county followed by the words “Facilities Development Committee.”

(a) Each facilities development committee shall be known by the name of the county followed by the words “Facilities Development Committee.”

(b) The commissioner shall establish policies and procedures by rule or regulation for the facilities development committees necessary for said committees to perform the duties provided by this article.

(b) The commissioner shall establish policies and procedures by rule or regulation for the facilities development committees necessary for said committees to perform the duties provided by this article.

(c) Each regional commission within which a less developed county lies is authorized and directed to assist the facilities development committee in the development of a local plan.

(c) Each regional commission within which a less developed county lies is authorized and directed to assist the facilities development committee in the development of a local plan.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-7-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-7.2
Status: in_force

Nothing exempting any purchase from the competitive bidding laws set forth in Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of this title shall exempt any technology resource purchase from the technical standards and specifications established by the authority unless specifically provided by action of the authority; provided, however, that technical standards established by the authority shall not conflict with mandated federal technical standards or requirements associated with the state administration of federally funded programs. The Department of Administrative Services shall not knowingly issue a procurement pursuant to the provisions of Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of this title that does not adhere to the technical standards and specifications established by the authority unless specifically authorized to do so by the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-90 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-90
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-90
Status: in_force

The shoal bass ( Micropterus cataractae ) is designated as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-5
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall, upon the request of either the Governor or the state revenue commissioner, make an examination into and report upon the necessary books, records, and accounts of those persons, firms, and corporations required by law to pay an occupational tax as distributors of motor fuels and also, at the request of the state revenue commissioner, of those persons, firms, and corporations required by law to pay a tax upon the retail sales price of cigarettes, cigars, and loose or smokeless tobacco, as prescribed in Code Section 48-11-2 . The examination is to be made at such time as shall be fixed by the state revenue commissioner and for the purpose and to the extent of ascertaining whether or not the tax has been paid and collected as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-36 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-36
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-36
Status: in_force

The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, known as the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this chapter shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this chapter; nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 24 / Section 50-24-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-24-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug-free Workplace Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-89 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-89
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-89
Status: in_force

A commission shall appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the commission as the principal operating administrator for the commission. An executive director shall be chosen from among the citizens of the nation at large and shall be selected on the basis of his training and experience.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-98 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-98
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-98
Status: in_force

(a) Title to any record transferred to the Georgia State Archives as authorized by this article shall be vested in the division. The division shall not destroy any record transferred to it by an agency without consulting with the proper official of the transferring agency prior to submitting a retention schedule requesting such destruction to the State Records Committee. Access to records of constitutional officers shall be at the discretion of the constitutional officer who created, received, or maintained the records, but no limitation on access to such records shall extend more than 25 years after creation of the records. As used in this Code section, the term “ constitutional officer ” means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Commissioner of Labor.

(a) Title to any record transferred to the Georgia State Archives as authorized by this article shall be vested in the division. The division shall not destroy any record transferred to it by an agency without consulting with the proper official of the transferring agency prior to submitting a retention schedule requesting such destruction to the State Records Committee. Access to records of constitutional officers shall be at the discretion of the constitutional officer who created, received, or maintained the records, but no limitation on access to such records shall extend more than 25 years after creation of the records. As used in this Code section, the term “ constitutional officer ” means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Commissioner of Labor.

(b) Title to any record transferred to the records center shall remain in the agency transferring such record to the records center.

(b) Title to any record transferred to the records center shall remain in the agency transferring such record to the records center.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-142 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-142
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-142
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be required to carry out Code Sections 50-5-140 , 50-5-141 , 50-5-143 , 50-5-144 , and 50-5-146 and shall establish procedures for the disposition of surplus property, including the manner whereby the sale of surplus property shall be advertised and competitive bids for the purchase thereof shall be secured.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-15
Status: in_force

Any other provision of this chapter notwithstanding, the Department of Administrative Services is authorized to provide any administrative service which it normally provides to the various departments, agencies, and institutions of the state under the authority of this chapter to any local political subdivision within the state. The provision of one or more such administrative services to any or all political subdivisions shall be at the sole discretion of the commissioner of administrative services and such services shall only be rendered after a request for such services from the governing body of the local political subdivision.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-35 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-35
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-35
Status: in_force

(a) A chief executive officer of a state government entity shall provide a designee or designees for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of the state government entity's website: (1) The name and title of such designee or designees; and (2) The office address of such designee or designees for service of process.

(a) A chief executive officer of a state government entity shall provide a designee or designees for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of the state government entity's website:

(1) The name and title of such designee or designees; and

(1) The name and title of such designee or designees; and

(2) The office address of such designee or designees for service of process.

(2) The office address of such designee or designees for service of process.

(b) The director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall provide a designee for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of such division's website: (1) The name and title of such designee; and (2) The office address of such designee for service of process.

(b) The director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall provide a designee for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of such division's website:

(1) The name and title of such designee; and

(1) The name and title of such designee; and

(2) The office address of such designee for service of process.

(2) The office address of such designee for service of process.

(c) A designee for service of process shall be present at the published office address no fewer than three days each Monday through Friday, excluding state observed holidays and other office closures, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable.

(c) A designee for service of process shall be present at the published office address no fewer than three days each Monday through Friday, excluding state observed holidays and other office closures, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, in all civil actions brought against the state under this article, to perfect service of process the plaintiff must both: (1) Cause process to be served upon the chief executive officer of the state government entity involved, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address; and (2) Cause process to be served upon the director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, in all civil actions brought against the state under this article, to perfect service of process the plaintiff must both:

(1) Cause process to be served upon the chief executive officer of the state government entity involved, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address; and

(1) Cause process to be served upon the chief executive officer of the state government entity involved, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address; and

(2) Cause process to be served upon the director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address.

(2) Cause process to be served upon the director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address.

(e) The time for the state to file an answer shall not begin to run until process has been served upon all required persons.

(e) The time for the state to file an answer shall not begin to run until process has been served upon all required persons.

(f) A copy of the complaint showing the date of filing shall also be mailed to the Attorney General at his or her usual office address, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and there shall be attached to the complaint a certificate that this requirement has been met.

(f) A copy of the complaint showing the date of filing shall also be mailed to the Attorney General at his or her usual office address, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and there shall be attached to the complaint a certificate that this requirement has been met.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-26 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-26
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-26
Status: in_force

Upon the concurrence of the United States by its appropriate action, this state shall thereby reacquire civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons and citizens found upon any highway or road maintained and used by this state for highway purposes within any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Defense.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-9
Status: in_force

Any law enforcement officers of the public entity shall have the same powers and jurisdiction within the portion of such qualifying project as they have in their respective areas of jurisdiction, and such law enforcement officers shall have access to the qualifying project at any time for the purpose of exercising such powers and jurisdiction.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-14
Status: in_force

In order to finance the continuing liability established with other agencies of state government, the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund is authorized to retain all moneys paid into the fund as premiums on policies of insurance and all moneys received as interest and all moneys received from other sources as a reserve for the payment of such liability and the expenses necessary to the proper conduct of such insurance program administered by the fund. Any amounts held by the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund which are available for investment shall be paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit such funds in a trust account for credit only to the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund. The state treasurer shall invest such funds subject to the limitations of Code Section 50-5A-7 and Chapter 17 of this title. All income derived from such investments shall accrue to the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund. When moneys are paid over to the Office of the State Treasurer, as provided in this Code section, the commissioner shall submit an estimate of the date such funds shall no longer be available for investment. When the commissioner wishes to withdraw funds from the trust account provided for in this Code section, he or she shall submit a request for such withdrawal, in writing, to the state treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-39 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-39
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-39
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under this article and Article 1 of this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the state or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, but the bonds shall be payable solely from the fund provided for in Code Section 50-9-42 ; and the issuance of the revenue bonds shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for the payment. All such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this Code section; provided, however, that such funds as may be received from state appropriations or from any other source are declared to be available to any department, board, commission, or agency of the state and may be used for the performance of any lease contract entered into by such department, board, commission, or agency of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-1
Status: in_force

(a) Public securities authorized to be issued and delivered at any one time may be executed with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of any signature, seal, or other means of authentication, certification, or endorsement required or permitted to be recorded thereon if so authorized by the board, body, or officer empowered by law to authorize the issuance of such securities. In addition to the foregoing, the clerk of the superior court of each county of this state may authorize the execution of any public securities, as defined in subsection (b) of this Code section, requiring or permitting his signature, with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of such signature and with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of the seal of the superior court of which he is clerk.

(a) Public securities authorized to be issued and delivered at any one time may be executed with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of any signature, seal, or other means of authentication, certification, or endorsement required or permitted to be recorded thereon if so authorized by the board, body, or officer empowered by law to authorize the issuance of such securities. In addition to the foregoing, the clerk of the superior court of each county of this state may authorize the execution of any public securities, as defined in subsection (b) of this Code section, requiring or permitting his signature, with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of such signature and with an engraved, imprinted, stamped, or otherwise reproduced facsimile of the seal of the superior court of which he is clerk.

(b) The term “public securities,” as used in this Code section, means bonds, notes, or other obligations for the payment of money issued by this state, by its political subdivisions, or by any department, agency, or other instrumentality of this state or any of its political subdivisions.

(b) The term “public securities,” as used in this Code section, means bonds, notes, or other obligations for the payment of money issued by this state, by its political subdivisions, or by any department, agency, or other instrumentality of this state or any of its political subdivisions.

(c) This Code section shall be permissive only and shall in no instance be mandatory.

(c) This Code section shall be permissive only and shall in no instance be mandatory.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-43 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-43
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-43
Status: in_force

Any holder of revenue bonds or interest coupons issued under this article, any receiver for such holders, or indenture trustee, if there is any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may either at law or in equity, by action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust indenture and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this article or Article 1 of this chapter or by resolution or trust indenture, to be performed by the authority, or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, rents, and other charges for the use of the project or projects. In the event of default of the authority upon the principal and interest obligations of any revenue bond issue, any such holder, receiver, or indenture trustee shall be subrogated to each and every right, specifically including the contract rights of collecting rental, which the authority may possess against the state or any department, agency, or institution of the state and, in the pursuit of its remedies as subrogee, may proceed either at law or in equity by action, mandamus, or other proceedings to collect any sums by such proceedings due and owing to the authority and pledged or partially pledged directly or indirectly to the benefit of the revenue bond issue of which the individual, receiver, or trustee is representative. No holder of any such bond or receiver or indenture trustee thereof shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state to pay any such bond or the interest thereon or to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the state, nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon the property of the state; provided, however, any provision of this article or Article 1 of this chapter or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any such bondholder or receiver or indenture trustee shall have the right by appropriate legal or equitable proceedings, including, without being limited to, mandamus, to enforce compliance by the appropriate public officials of Article VII, Section IV of the Constitution of this state; and permission is given for the institution of any such proceedings to compel the payment of lease obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-60 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-60
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-60
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Business ” means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, trust, or other legal entity.

(1) “ Business ” means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, trust, or other legal entity.

(2) “ Commission ” means a regional commission established pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(2) “ Commission ” means a regional commission established pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter.

(3) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(3) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(4) “ Council member ” means any member of the council of a regional commission established under Article 2 of this chapter.

(4) “ Council member ” means any member of the council of a regional commission established under Article 2 of this chapter.

(5) “ Employee ” means any person who, pursuant to a written or oral contract, is employed by a regional commission or by a nonprofit corporation.

(5) “ Employee ” means any person who, pursuant to a written or oral contract, is employed by a regional commission or by a nonprofit corporation.

(6) “ Family ” means spouse and dependents.

(6) “ Family ” means spouse and dependents.

(7) “ Nonprofit corporation ” means any nonprofit corporation created or controlled by a regional commission as expressly authorized by law, or as administratively authorized pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 50-8-35 .

(7) “ Nonprofit corporation ” means any nonprofit corporation created or controlled by a regional commission as expressly authorized by law, or as administratively authorized pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 50-8-35 .

(8) “ Person ” means any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, or other legal entity.

(8) “ Person ” means any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, or other legal entity.

(9) “ Substantial interest ” means the direct or indirect ownership of more than 25 percent of the assets or stock of any business.

(9) “ Substantial interest ” means the direct or indirect ownership of more than 25 percent of the assets or stock of any business.

(10) “ Transact business ” or “ transact any business ” means to sell or lease any personal property, real property, or services on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative; to purchase surplus real or personal property on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative; or to obtain loans or loan packaging services on behalf of oneself or any third party as an agent, dealer, broker, or representative.

(10) “ Transact business ” or “ transact any business ” means to sell or lease any personal property, real property, or services on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative; to purchase surplus real or personal property on behalf of oneself or on behalf of any third party as an agent, broker, dealer, or representative; or to obtain loans or loan packaging services on behalf of oneself or any third party as an agent, dealer, broker, or representative.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-28 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-28
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-28
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the publisher to print and bind the reports promptly within the prescribed time limit as set out in the contract.

(a) It shall be the duty of the publisher to print and bind the reports promptly within the prescribed time limit as set out in the contract.

(b) Should there be a delay in the printing or binding beyond the time set out in the contract, the reporter shall declare, upon notice to the publisher, the contract breached and the publisher shall become liable to the state for a sum to be assessed by the reporter, not exceeding $1,000.00 per week for each week that the delay continues. If the delay is flagrant or continued more than 60 days, the reporter may declare the contract ended. The bond given by the publisher shall be liable for any sum assessed.

(b) Should there be a delay in the printing or binding beyond the time set out in the contract, the reporter shall declare, upon notice to the publisher, the contract breached and the publisher shall become liable to the state for a sum to be assessed by the reporter, not exceeding $1,000.00 per week for each week that the delay continues. If the delay is flagrant or continued more than 60 days, the reporter may declare the contract ended. The bond given by the publisher shall be liable for any sum assessed.

(c) The reporter, prior to declaring the contract breached, shall seek the advice of a panel composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, the executive counsel, and the legislative counsel. The publisher shall have an opportunity to appear before this panel to explain the reasons for delay and to avoid liability for any sum which might be assessed against him. The panel can decide to provide the publisher an extended time in which to produce the reports or it may declare the publisher liable for a sum assessed by the reporter. The decision of the panel is final.

(c) The reporter, prior to declaring the contract breached, shall seek the advice of a panel composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, an appointee of the Governor who is not the Attorney General, the executive counsel, and the legislative counsel. The publisher shall have an opportunity to appear before this panel to explain the reasons for delay and to avoid liability for any sum which might be assessed against him. The panel can decide to provide the publisher an extended time in which to produce the reports or it may declare the publisher liable for a sum assessed by the reporter. The decision of the panel is final.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-13 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-13
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-13
Status: in_force

The department shall determine the amount and extent of self-insurance which the state can assume, the necessary reserves needed, the premiums to be charged and any deductibles to be paid by agencies and authorities, the amount of benefits to be paid within the scope of the workers' compensation statutes, and type of addition or excess insurance coverage that may be required. The department is further authorized to establish incentive programs including differential premium rates based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, increased or decreased deductibles based on participation in loss control programs established by the department, and the imposition of fines and penalties. If any premiums, deductibles, fines, or penalties are unpaid, the department is authorized to deduct any unpaid amounts from the nonpaying agency's or authority's continuation budget subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget and deposit those funds into the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund provided for in Code Section 50-5-14 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-79 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-79
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-79
Status: in_force

Whenever any department, institution, or agency of the state government required by this part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this part applying to the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment through the Department of Administrative Services shall contract for the purchase of such supplies, materials, or equipment contrary to this part or the rules and regulations made pursuant to this part, such contract shall be void and of no effect. If any official of such department, institution, or agency willfully purchases or causes to be purchased any supplies, materials, or equipment contrary to this part or the rules and regulations made pursuant to this part, such official shall be personally liable for the cost thereof; and, if such supplies, materials, or equipment are so unlawfully purchased and paid for out of the state funds, the amount thereof may be recovered in the name of the state in an appropriate action instituted therefor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-3 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-3
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority as a body corporate and politic, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation thereof, for purposes of managing or causing to be managed transit and air quality within certain areas of this state; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with and bring and defend actions in all courts of this state. Such authority shall serve as the sole entity for coordination and planning and the dispersing of federal and state funding for transit within the jurisdiction of the authority. Such authority shall work with counties, municipalities, and operators of transit services within the jurisdiction of the authority to provide a consistent and integrated vision for transit through transparent decision making and execution. This Code section shall not be deemed to impair or interfere in any manner with any existing rights under a contract entered into prior to December 1, 2018, or any federal grants or agreements awarded or entered into prior to December 1, 2018. This Code section shall not be applicable to projects or services provided for under the terms of a contract entered into as of December 1, 2018, under the authority granted pursuant to a local constitutional amendment set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008 1 , and the planning, funding, coordination, and delivery of such projects or services shall be as provided for by such contract or contracts.

(a) There is created the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority as a body corporate and politic, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation thereof, for purposes of managing or causing to be managed transit and air quality within certain areas of this state; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with and bring and defend actions in all courts of this state. Such authority shall serve as the sole entity for coordination and planning and the dispersing of federal and state funding for transit within the jurisdiction of the authority. Such authority shall work with counties, municipalities, and operators of transit services within the jurisdiction of the authority to provide a consistent and integrated vision for transit through transparent decision making and execution. This Code section shall not be deemed to impair or interfere in any manner with any existing rights under a contract entered into prior to December 1, 2018, or any federal grants or agreements awarded or entered into prior to December 1, 2018. This Code section shall not be applicable to projects or services provided for under the terms of a contract entered into as of December 1, 2018, under the authority granted pursuant to a local constitutional amendment set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008 1 , and the planning, funding, coordination, and delivery of such projects or services shall be as provided for by such contract or contracts.

(b) The management of the business and affairs of the authority shall be vested in a board of directors, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the provisions of bylaws adopted by the board as authorized by this chapter. The board of directors shall make bylaws governing its own operation and shall have the power to make bylaws, rules, and regulations for the government of the authority and the operation, management, and maintenance of such projects as the board may determine appropriate to undertake from time to time.

(b) The management of the business and affairs of the authority shall be vested in a board of directors, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the provisions of bylaws adopted by the board as authorized by this chapter. The board of directors shall make bylaws governing its own operation and shall have the power to make bylaws, rules, and regulations for the government of the authority and the operation, management, and maintenance of such projects as the board may determine appropriate to undertake from time to time.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a majority of the members of the board then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members of the board present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the board unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the board of directors. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of directors, may designate from among its members one or more committees, each consisting of two or more members of the board, which shall have and exercise such authority as the board may delegate to it under such procedures as the board may direct by resolution establishing such committee or committees.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a majority of the members of the board then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members of the board present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the board unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the board of directors. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full board of directors, may designate from among its members one or more committees, each consisting of two or more members of the board, which shall have and exercise such authority as the board may delegate to it under such procedures as the board may direct by resolution establishing such committee or committees.

(d) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of a majority of the appointed members from exercising all rights and performing all duties of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in the name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this chapter or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this chapter.

(d) No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of a majority of the appointed members from exercising all rights and performing all duties of the authority. The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in the name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this chapter or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this chapter.

1 See GA CONST App. 2.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-80 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-80
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-80
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Commission on Women. The commission shall be composed of 15 members to be appointed as follows: (1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor; (2) Five members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; and (3) Five members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(a) There is created the Georgia Commission on Women. The commission shall be composed of 15 members to be appointed as follows:

(1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor;

(1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor;

(2) Five members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(2) Five members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(3) Five members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(3) Five members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) The members of the commission shall be women and men of recognized ability and achievement. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the original appointing official. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, members shall serve for terms of four years and shall be eligible for successive appointments by an appointing official. Any member with four consecutive unexcused absences from regular monthly meetings may be removed from the commission by the appointing official. Each person appointed to the commission shall be a full-time resident of Georgia. Any member who ceases to be a full-time resident of this state during the term of his or her membership shall be removed from the commission and such vacancy shall be filled by the Governor.

(b) The members of the commission shall be women and men of recognized ability and achievement. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the original appointing official. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, members shall serve for terms of four years and shall be eligible for successive appointments by an appointing official. Any member with four consecutive unexcused absences from regular monthly meetings may be removed from the commission by the appointing official. Each person appointed to the commission shall be a full-time resident of Georgia. Any member who ceases to be a full-time resident of this state during the term of his or her membership shall be removed from the commission and such vacancy shall be filled by the Governor.

(c) To effect staggered terms of office for members of the commission and effective with members appointed for terms beginning in 2000, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint: two members for two-year terms of office; two members for three-year terms of office; and one member for a one-year term of office. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to serve four-year terms of office.

(c) To effect staggered terms of office for members of the commission and effective with members appointed for terms beginning in 2000, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint: two members for two-year terms of office; two members for three-year terms of office; and one member for a one-year term of office. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to serve four-year terms of office.

(d) The commission shall be assigned to the Department of Public Health for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(d) The commission shall be assigned to the Department of Public Health for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-37-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 37 / Section 50-37-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-37-8
Status: in_force

This chapter, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-113 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-113
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-113
Status: in_force

The Department of Economic Development shall have the responsibility of creating and developing a Georgia Film and Television Trail. In carrying out such responsibilities, it shall be the duty of the department to identify and plan the trail, to acquire or otherwise gain control over or rights to the use of the necessary land for the signs to identify the locations of certain film and television productions that the department determines are of interest to the general public and to work with the Department of Transportation to design appropriate signs. For the purpose of carrying out its primary duties as provided in this article, the department shall be authorized to exercise any powers heretofore provided by law for the department, except for the powers of eminent domain.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-12
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall limit or compromise the right of the governing authority of any county or municipality to exercise the power of zoning.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-30
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “division” shall mean the Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-18 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-18
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-18
Status: in_force

This article, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-163 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-163
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-163
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services or the state accounting officer shall have the power to examine books, records, papers, or personal property of offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state for the purposes of ensuring compliance with this part.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5c-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5C / Section 50-5c-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5C-7
Status: in_force

All power or authority granted by this chapter to public entities shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general or special law. The limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law and shall apply only to the extent that a public entity elects to proceed under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-7-2 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-7-2
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-7.2
Status: in_force

The initial minimum standards and procedures promulgated by the department pursuant to Code Section 50-8-7.1 shall be submitted by the department to the General Assembly at the next regular session following July 1, 1989, and shall become effective only when ratified by joint resolution of the General Assembly. The power of the department to promulgate such initial minimum standards and procedures shall be deemed to be dependent upon such ratification. Any subsequent amendments or additions to the initial minimum standards and procedures promulgated by the department pursuant to Code Section 50-8-7.1 shall be promulgated in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-41 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-41
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-41
Status: in_force

Each regional development center in existence as of June 30, 2009, shall automatically be succeeded by the regional commission for the same region as of July 1, 2009, and each such regional commission shall be governed, from and after July 1, 2009, by this article. All contractual obligations, obligations to employees, other duties, rights, and benefits of such regional development center shall automatically become duties, obligations, rights, and benefits of their respective successor regional commissions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-65 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-65
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-65
Status: in_force

The Vidalia Sweet Onion is designated as the official Georgia state vegetable.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-15 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-15
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-15
Status: in_force

The Code sections of this article and Article 2 of this chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any other powers.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-261 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-261
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-261
Status: in_force

(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act.”

(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act.”

(b) The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund is established within the department for the purpose of assisting local governments, downtown development authorities, urban redevelopment authorities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations with financing and technical assistance to encourage economic and small business development, historic preservation, private investment, public improvements, leadership development, training, design assistance, and financing in the effort of improving downtown districts.

(b) The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund is established within the department for the purpose of assisting local governments, downtown development authorities, urban redevelopment authorities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations with financing and technical assistance to encourage economic and small business development, historic preservation, private investment, public improvements, leadership development, training, design assistance, and financing in the effort of improving downtown districts.

(c) The commissioner of community affairs shall serve as the director of the fund.

(c) The commissioner of community affairs shall serve as the director of the fund.

(d)(1) Using such funds as may be appropriated, the office may provide assistance to eligible local governments, urban redevelopment authorities, development authorities, or downtown development authorities in the form of technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees, or any combination thereof. (2) Appropriated funds by line item in any appropriations Act for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be used for project financing and be disbursed through rules and procedures promulgated by the Office of Downtown Development. (3) The initial investment into the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be capped on an annual basis of $5 million per year for up to four years, not to exceed $20 million.

(d)(1) Using such funds as may be appropriated, the office may provide assistance to eligible local governments, urban redevelopment authorities, development authorities, or downtown development authorities in the form of technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees, or any combination thereof.

(d)(1) Using such funds as may be appropriated, the office may provide assistance to eligible local governments, urban redevelopment authorities, development authorities, or downtown development authorities in the form of technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees, or any combination thereof.

(2) Appropriated funds by line item in any appropriations Act for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be used for project financing and be disbursed through rules and procedures promulgated by the Office of Downtown Development.

(2) Appropriated funds by line item in any appropriations Act for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be used for project financing and be disbursed through rules and procedures promulgated by the Office of Downtown Development.

(3) The initial investment into the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be capped on an annual basis of $5 million per year for up to four years, not to exceed $20 million.

(3) The initial investment into the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be capped on an annual basis of $5 million per year for up to four years, not to exceed $20 million.

(e) The department may apply for, receive, administer, and use any grant, other financial assistance, or other funds made available to the department from any government or other source for furthering the purposes of the fund.

(e) The department may apply for, receive, administer, and use any grant, other financial assistance, or other funds made available to the department from any government or other source for furthering the purposes of the fund.

(f) Each municipal corporation in this state may make application to the department for assistance in downtown district development. A major criteria to be used in determining the amount of any financial assistance granted by the department from the fund may be the local commitment to the redevelopment of the downtown district.

(f) Each municipal corporation in this state may make application to the department for assistance in downtown district development. A major criteria to be used in determining the amount of any financial assistance granted by the department from the fund may be the local commitment to the redevelopment of the downtown district.

(g) The department shall be authorized to charge reasonable application or service fees to offset administrative costs incurred in the administration of the fund.

(g) The department shall be authorized to charge reasonable application or service fees to offset administrative costs incurred in the administration of the fund.

(h) The department shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section.

(h) The department shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-29-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 29 / Section 50-29-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-29-22
Status: in_force

(a) The director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall prepare and maintain a list of social media platforms that violate the provisions of Code Section 50-29-21 , as determined by the director. Such list shall be made available to the public on such agency's website.

(a) The director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall prepare and maintain a list of social media platforms that violate the provisions of Code Section 50-29-21 , as determined by the director. Such list shall be made available to the public on such agency's website.

(b) The director shall update the list of social media platforms provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section as necessary.

(b) The director shall update the list of social media platforms provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section as necessary.

(c) The requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall not apply to this Code section.

(c) The requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” shall not apply to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-5-12 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 50-5-12
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-5-12
Status: in_force

The Department of Administrative Services shall formulate and initiate a sound program of self-insurance for workers' compensation benefits for all employees of the state, including employees of authorities. In formulating the self-insurance program, the department is directed to establish a return to work program that promotes the return of an employee to employment by creating transitional employment prior to full recovery by providing temporary assignments for an employee that are meaningful and medically approved until the employee can return to his or her regularly assigned duties. If an agency or authority does not allow an employee to engage in transitional employment under the return to work program, the number of authorized positions in the budget for the agency or authority shall be decreased by the number of employees collecting workers' compensation not engaged in return to work employment for whom return to work plans have been developed.
O.C.G.A. § 50-39-37 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 39 / Section 50-39-37
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-39-37
Status: in_force

No bonds, notes, or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred by the authority, other than guaranteed revenue bonds, shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of its agencies; nor shall any act of the authority in any manner constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state or its agencies or a cause of action against the state or its agencies; provided, however, the state, to the extent permitted by its Constitution, may guarantee payment of such bonds, notes, or other obligations as guaranteed revenue debt.
O.C.G.A. § 50-6-30 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 6 / Section 50-6-30
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-6-30
Status: in_force

A hearing as provided in Code Section 50-6-29 shall be held in the county where the department or institution being investigated is located and may be presided over by the state auditor. The state auditor shall, at any time when he or she deems necessary, request of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Speaker of the House of Representatives legal assistance in conducting the investigation. Upon such request, the Governor shall designate the Attorney General, his or her assistants, or any special assistant attorney general for the purpose of assisting the state auditor in the prosecution of the investigation.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 25 / Section 50-25-7
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-25-7
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall have exclusive authority to sell or execute license agreements on behalf of the executive branch of state government for an entire file of public information in any electronic medium or format; provided, however, that nothing contained in this subsection shall preclude the Department of Transportation from exercising its authority under subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 32-4-2 , nor shall anything contained in this subsection preclude any department, agency, board, bureau, commission, or authority from selling individual records maintained in electronic format or otherwise to the public or other governmental agencies or entities or from selling or otherwise disseminating any data which the authority declines to sell; and the authority may likewise be authorized by the judicial and legislative branches to sell on their behalf entire files of public information.

(a) The authority shall have exclusive authority to sell or execute license agreements on behalf of the executive branch of state government for an entire file of public information in any electronic medium or format; provided, however, that nothing contained in this subsection shall preclude the Department of Transportation from exercising its authority under subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 32-4-2 , nor shall anything contained in this subsection preclude any department, agency, board, bureau, commission, or authority from selling individual records maintained in electronic format or otherwise to the public or other governmental agencies or entities or from selling or otherwise disseminating any data which the authority declines to sell; and the authority may likewise be authorized by the judicial and legislative branches to sell on their behalf entire files of public information.

(b) The authority shall be authorized to receive data in electronic format from members of the public for the purpose of transmitting such data electronically to various departments, agencies, and institutions of the state.

(b) The authority shall be authorized to receive data in electronic format from members of the public for the purpose of transmitting such data electronically to various departments, agencies, and institutions of the state.

(c) All of the statutory restrictions on the confidentiality or use of any departmental data and all of the penalties for any violation thereof shall apply to the authority and its employees.

(c) All of the statutory restrictions on the confidentiality or use of any departmental data and all of the penalties for any violation thereof shall apply to the authority and its employees.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-8
Status: in_force

The Governor shall keep insured all the insurable property of the state including, but not limited to, the public buildings and the contents thereof. The Governor is authorized to draw his warrant upon the state treasury annually for such sums as may be necessary to keep the insurable property of the state adequately protected by insurance. The Governor, in keeping the state's property insured, shall implement a sound program of self-insurance as provided in Code Sections 50-16-9 through 50-16-11 which may include assuming by the state some, or all, of the various risks or hazards under such plan of self-insurance.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-22
Status: in_force

Effective July 1, 1996, without diminishing the powers of the authority pursuant to Code Section 50-26-8 , all personnel positions authorized by the authority in fiscal year 1996 shall be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs. All employees of the authority on June 30, 1996, whose positions are transferred by the authority to the Department of Community Affairs shall become employees of the Department of Community Affairs and shall become employees in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-28 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-28
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-28
Status: in_force

The state and all institutions, departments, and agencies of the state are prohibited from entering into any contract, except contracts pertaining to guaranteed revenue debt, with any public agency, public corporation, authority, or similar entity if the contract is intended to constitute security for bonds or other obligations issued by any such public agency, public corporation, or authority; and, from and after September 1, 1974, in the event any contract between the state, or any institution, department, or agency of the state, and any public agency, public corporation, authority, or similar entity, or any revenues from any such contract, is pledged or assigned as security for the repayment of bonds or other obligations, then and in either such event the appropriation or expenditure of any funds of the state for the payment of obligations under any such contract shall likewise be prohibited; provided, however, that all contracts entered into prior to September 1, 1974, shall continue to have the benefit of the protection afforded by the second paragraph of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of Georgia of 1976 as fully and completely as though this article had not been adopted and for as long as any such contract shall remain in force and effect. Furthermore, nothing in this article is intended directly or by implication to have any effect upon any provision of any such contract establishing lien rights, priorities regarding revenues, or otherwise providing protection to the holders of obligations secured by such contracts.
O.C.G.A. § 50-19-9 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 19 / Section 50-19-9
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-19-9
Status: in_force

Any person violating any provision of this article or any other general law relating to purchase of automobiles with state funds or use of automobiles by state officers or employees shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, also shall be removed from office.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-22 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-22
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-22
Status: in_force

The consent of the state is given, in accordance with Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution of the United States , to the acquisition by the United States, by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, of any lands in this state which have been or may be acquired for sites for customs houses, courthouses, post offices, or for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-11 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 26 / Section 50-26-11
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-26-11
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized by this chapter are securities in which:

(1) All public officers and bodies of this state;

(1) All public officers and bodies of this state;

(2) All local governments of this state;

(2) All local governments of this state;

(3) All insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business;

(3) All insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business;

(4) All banks, bankers, trust companies, saving banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business;

(4) All banks, bankers, trust companies, saving banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business;

(5) All administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and

(5) All administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; and

(6) All other persons whomsoever who are authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of this state

(6) All other persons whomsoever who are authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of this state

may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are also securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and local governments for any purpose for which deposit of the bonds or other obligations of this state is authorized.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-36 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 21 / Section 50-21-36
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-21-36
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, or his or her delegate, shall have the authority, within the limits provided in this article, to make settlement of claims, causes of action, and actions under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-34 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-34
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-34
Status: in_force

The State of Georgia does pledge to and agree with the owners of any bonds issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter that the state will not alter or limit the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with or for the benefit of the owners of bonds or in any way impair the rights and remedies of bond owners until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such owners, are fully met and discharged or funds for the payment of such are fully provided. The authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the state in any agreement with bond owners.
O.C.G.A. § 50-32-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 32 / Section 50-32-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-32-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-6 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-6
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-6
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt procedures for its own operation and for the transaction of business including, but not limited to, setting a quorum for meetings and for the transaction of business; setting meeting dates, times, and places; and calling meetings.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-8 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-8
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-8
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to copy, print, publish, or otherwise use the flag of the United States, the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia, or the flag or emblem of the Confederate States of America, or any flag or emblem used by the Confederate States of America or the military or naval forces of the Confederate States of America at any time within the years 1860 to 1865, both inclusive, for the purpose of advertising, selling, or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise whatever within this state.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to copy, print, publish, or otherwise use the flag of the United States, the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia, or the flag or emblem of the Confederate States of America, or any flag or emblem used by the Confederate States of America or the military or naval forces of the Confederate States of America at any time within the years 1860 to 1865, both inclusive, for the purpose of advertising, selling, or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise whatever within this state.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any person, firm, or corporation which contracts with the state to publish an official Code shall be authorized to use the state emblem on the cover of the publication. Utilization by the contracting person, firm, or corporation of the cover of the publication, with the state emblem thereon, for advertising purposes shall not constitute a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any person, firm, or corporation which contracts with the state to publish an official Code shall be authorized to use the state emblem on the cover of the publication. Utilization by the contracting person, firm, or corporation of the cover of the publication, with the state emblem thereon, for advertising purposes shall not constitute a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-70 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-70
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-70
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame which shall be governed by the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board.

(a) There is created the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame which shall be governed by the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board.

(b) The board is assigned to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only, as specified in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The board is assigned to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only, as specified in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-40 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-40
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-40
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the authority, any issue of the revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside the state. The trust indenture may pledge or assign rents, revenues, and earnings to be received by the authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or the trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property; the construction of the project; the maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project; and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys and may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers or architects employed or designated by the authority and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds issued therefor. The resolution or the trust indenture may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other moneys be satisfactory to such purchasers and may also contain provisions concerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. The indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, the trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out the trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation, and repair of the project affected by the indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 50-8-100 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 8 / Section 50-8-100
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-100
Status: in_force

On or before February 1 of each year, a commission shall report to the General Assembly of this state and to each political subdivision and supporting agency within its area. The report shall include:

(1) A statement of the commission's receipts and expenditures by category for the preceding calendar year;

(1) A statement of the commission's receipts and expenditures by category for the preceding calendar year;

(2) A budget for the calendar year during which the report is filed including an outline of its program for such year;

(2) A budget for the calendar year during which the report is filed including an outline of its program for such year;

(3) An explanation of any development guides adopted for the area during the preceding calendar year;

(3) An explanation of any development guides adopted for the area during the preceding calendar year;

(4) A listing of all applications for federal moneys made by political subdivisions within the area submitted to the commission for review during the preceding calendar year;

(4) A listing of all applications for federal moneys made by political subdivisions within the area submitted to the commission for review during the preceding calendar year;

(5) A listing of area plans of political subdivisions submitted to the commission during the previous calendar year; and

(5) A listing of area plans of political subdivisions submitted to the commission during the previous calendar year; and

(6) Recommendations of the commission for legislation affecting the area, including legislation affecting the organization and functions of the commission.

(6) Recommendations of the commission for legislation affecting the area, including legislation affecting the organization and functions of the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-5
Status: in_force

If any person shall mar, deface, or in any way injure the capitol building, the approaches thereto, the trees, shrubbery, or grounds belonging to same, or any of the furniture, fixtures, or property therein, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 50-12-133 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 12 / Section 50-12-133
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-12-133
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to solicit and accept donations, contributions, grants, bequests, gifts of money and property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration, from any person, firm, or corporation or from any state, county, municipal corporation, or local government or governing body to enable it to carry out its functions and purpose. The commission is prohibited from paying or compensating any member of the General Assembly, directly or indirectly, any amount in excess of expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-33 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-33
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-33
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds issued under this article and Article 1 of this chapter shall have and are declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of the state. The bonds and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation within the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-9-31 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 9 / Section 50-9-31
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-9-31
Status: in_force

The authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest thereof, which may be at any bank or trust company within or outside the state. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both, as the authority may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest.
O.C.G.A. § 50-34-14 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 34 / Section 50-34-14
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-34-14
Status: in_force

The authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, however, that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority shall have bonds or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof. On termination of the existence of the authority, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 50-2-1 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 50-2-1
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-2-1
Status: in_force

The boundaries of Georgia, as deduced from the Constitution of Georgia, the Convention of Beaufort, the Articles of Cession and Agreement with the United States of America entered into on April 24, 1802, the Resolution of the General Assembly dated December 8, 1826, and the adjudications and compromises affecting Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina are as follows:

From the sea, at the point where the northern edge of the navigable channel of the River Savannah intersects a point three geographical miles east of the ordinary low water mark, generally along the northern edge of the navigable channel up the River Savannah, along the northern edge of the sediment basin to the Tidegate, thence along the stream thereof to the fork or confluence made by the Rivers Keowee and Tugalo, and thence along said River Tugalo until the fork or confluence made by said Tugalo and the River Chattooga, and up and along the same to the point where it touches the northern boundary line of South Carolina, and the southern boundary line of North Carolina, which is at a point on the thirty-fifth parallel of north latitude, reserving all the islands in said Rivers Savannah, Tugalo, and Chattooga, except for the Barnwell Islands and Oyster Bed Island in the Savannah, to Georgia; thence on said line west, to a point where it merges into and becomes the northern boundary line of Alabama--it being the point fixed by the survey of the State of Georgia, and known as Nickajack; thence in a direct line to the great bend of the Chattahoochee River, called Miller's Bend--it being the line run and marked by said survey; and thence along and down the western bank of said Chattahoochee River, along the line or limit of high-water mark, to its junction with the Flint River; thence along a certain line of survey made by Gustavus J. Orr, a surveyor on the part of Georgia, and W. Whitner, a surveyor on the part of Florida, beginning at a fore-and-aft tree about four chains below the junction; thence along this line east, to a point designated 37 links north of Ellicott's Mound on the St. Marys River; thence along the middle of said river to the Atlantic Ocean, and extending therein three geographical miles from ordinary low water along those portions of the coast and coastal islands in direct contact with the open sea or three geographical miles from the line marking the seaward limit of inland waters; thence running in a northerly direction and following the direction of the Atlantic Coast to the point where the northern edge of the navigable channel of the River Savannah intersects a point three geographical miles east of the ordinary low water mark, the place of beginning; including all the lands, waters, islands, and jurisdictional rights within said limits; and also all the islands within three geographical miles of the seacoast.
O.C.G.A. § 50-16-82 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / Section 50-16-82
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-16-82
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Person” means any individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public, or public service corporation; association; unincorporated association; fiduciary; or any other entity other than the state. (2) “State” means the State of Georgia, its agencies, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and associations.

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

(1) “Person” means any individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public, or public service corporation; association; unincorporated association; fiduciary; or any other entity other than the state.

(1) “Person” means any individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public, or public service corporation; association; unincorporated association; fiduciary; or any other entity other than the state.

(2) “State” means the State of Georgia, its agencies, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and associations.

(2) “State” means the State of Georgia, its agencies, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and associations.

(b) Payment of purchase money or any other consideration by any person, which payment causes or partially causes property, real or personal or mixed, to be transferred to the state shall not result in nor imply a trust, nor permit the inference that a trust was created, nor permit the inference that any other interest, legal or equitable, was created either in favor of the person making the payment or in favor of any other person unless the trust or other interest is established expressly in writing.

(b) Payment of purchase money or any other consideration by any person, which payment causes or partially causes property, real or personal or mixed, to be transferred to the state shall not result in nor imply a trust, nor permit the inference that a trust was created, nor permit the inference that any other interest, legal or equitable, was created either in favor of the person making the payment or in favor of any other person unless the trust or other interest is established expressly in writing.

(c) Payment of purchase money or any other consideration by any person, which payment causes or partially causes property, real or personal or mixed, to be transferred to the state, shall be conclusively presumed to be a gift to the state.

(c) Payment of purchase money or any other consideration by any person, which payment causes or partially causes property, real or personal or mixed, to be transferred to the state, shall be conclusively presumed to be a gift to the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-37-5 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 37 / Section 50-37-5
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-37-5
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental unit may use funds designated for operating, utilities, or capital expenditures for any guaranteed energy savings performance contract, including, without limitation, for purchases on an installment payment or lease purchase basis.

(a) A governmental unit may use funds designated for operating, utilities, or capital expenditures for any guaranteed energy savings performance contract, including, without limitation, for purchases on an installment payment or lease purchase basis.

(b) During the life of the contract, grants, subsidies, or other payments from the state to a governmental unit shall not be reduced as a result of energy savings obtained as a result of a guaranteed energy savings performance contract.

(b) During the life of the contract, grants, subsidies, or other payments from the state to a governmental unit shall not be reduced as a result of energy savings obtained as a result of a guaranteed energy savings performance contract.
O.C.G.A. § 50-17-64 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 17 / Section 50-17-64
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-17-64
Status: in_force

State depositories shall furnish to the state official having custody of the funds a monthly statement of demand accounts and shall furnish to the responsible official or to the board such other statements as may be requested relating to funds or transactions in custody of or caused by the agencies, bureaus, boards, commissions, or departments of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-85 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 50-3-85
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-3-85
Status: in_force

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is designated an official Georgia historical civil rights museum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-10 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 50-7-10
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-7-10
Status: in_force

The board may accept grants and gifts from the federal government; the state government; any county, municipal, or local government; any board, bureau, commission, agency, or establishment of any such government; any other organization, public or private; and any individual or groups of individuals.
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-20 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Section 50-23-20
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-23-20
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a failure of any local government or nongovernmental entity to collect and remit in full all amounts due to the authority and all amounts due to others, which involve the credit or guarantee of the authority or of the state, on the date such amounts are due under the terms of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation of the local government or nongovernmental entity, it shall be the duty of the authority to notify the state treasurer who shall withhold all funds of the state and all funds administered by the state, its agencies, boards, and instrumentalities allotted to such local government or nongovernmental entity until such local government or nongovernmental entity has collected and remitted in full all sums due and cured or remedied all defaults on any such bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation.

(a) In the event of a failure of any local government or nongovernmental entity to collect and remit in full all amounts due to the authority and all amounts due to others, which involve the credit or guarantee of the authority or of the state, on the date such amounts are due under the terms of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation of the local government or nongovernmental entity, it shall be the duty of the authority to notify the state treasurer who shall withhold all funds of the state and all funds administered by the state, its agencies, boards, and instrumentalities allotted to such local government or nongovernmental entity until such local government or nongovernmental entity has collected and remitted in full all sums due and cured or remedied all defaults on any such bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government or nongovernmental entity which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government or nongovernmental entity which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-36 — GA Code / Title 50 / Chapter 18 / Section 50-18-36
Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-18-36
Status: in_force

Upon the expiration of his contract, the publisher may sell all unsold copies of the reports to any person, firm, corporation, or entity, public or private. The price of any such copies shall remain the same as fixed by the contract under which such copies were published.