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GA Code § 10-1-853 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly|§ 10-1-853. Cause of Action for Damage or Injury From Offense or Violation Under This Article

 An elder or disabled person who suffers damage or injury as a result of an offense or violation described in this article has a cause of action to recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and reasonable attorney's fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this Code section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this article.    (Code 1981, §10-1-853, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148, effective July 1, 2015, reenacted this Code section without change.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Complaint only need allege one elderly victim.    - In an action in which the plaintiff consumer filed a complaint under the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA), O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq., and the Georgia Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly Act, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-850 et seq., and the lender argued for dismissal because the language of O.C.G.A. § 10-1-851 required conduct directed at more than one elderly person, the argument was rejected; consistent with O.C.G.A. § 1-3-1(d)(6), and the use of plurals or the singular form in O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-850,10-1-852, and10-1-853, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-851 required only a showing that FBPA was violated against one elderly person. Kitchen v. Ameriquest Mortg. Co., F. Supp. 2d (N.D. Ga. Apr. 29, 2005).
GA Code § 10-1-854 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly|§ 10-1-854. State-Wide Educational Initiatives as to Consumer Crimes Against Elder and Disabled Persons, Applicable Laws, and Remedies Available

 The Attorney General may develop and implement state-wide educational initiatives to inform elder persons and disabled persons, law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, social services professionals, and the general public as to the prevalence and prevention of consumer crimes against elder and disabled persons, the provisions of Part 1 of Article 15 of this chapter, the "Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act," and Articles 17 and 21 of this chapter, the penalties for violations of such articles, and the remedies available for victims of such violations.    (Code 1981, §10-1-854, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Attorney General" for "administrator" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 10-1-855 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly|§ 10-1-855. Referral Procedures to Provide Intervention and Assistance

 The Attorney General may establish and maintain referral procedures with the Division of Aging Services within the Department of Human Services in order to provide any necessary intervention and assistance to elder or disabled persons who may have been victimized by violations of this article.    (Code 1981, §10-1-855, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, §§ 2-2, 2-5/HB 228; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Attorney General" for "administrator" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 10-1-856 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly|§ 10-1-856. Construction With Part 2 of Article 15 of This Chapter; Confidentiality

 Nothing in this article shall serve to prevent the Attorney General from investigating and pursuing unfair and deceptive acts or practices committed under Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975." Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, or any other information which could reasonably serve to identify any person making a complaint about unfair or deceptive practices under Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," shall be confidential. However, the complaining party may consent to public release of his or her identity by giving such consent expressly, affirmatively, and directly to the Attorney General. Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any valid discovery under the relevant discovery rules, or to prohibit the lawful subpoena of such information.    (Code 1981, §10-1-856, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Attorney General" for "administrator appointed under Code Section 10-1-395" in the first sentence, substituted "Attorney General" for "administrator or the administrator's employees" in the third sentence, and deleted "to prevent the subject of the complaint, or any other person to whom disclosure of the complainant's identity may aid in resolution of the complaint, from being informed of the identity of the complainant," following "shall be construed" in the last sentence.
GA Code § 10-1-857 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly|§ 10-1-857. Complaints, Inquiries, Investigations, and Corrective Action

 The Attorney General shall receive all complaints under this article. He or she shall refer all complaints or inquiries concerning conduct specifically approved or prohibited by the Secretary of State, Department of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, Public Service Commission, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Banking and Finance, or other appropriate agency or official of this state to that agency or official for initial investigation and corrective action other than litigation.    (Code 1981, §10-1-857, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "Attorney General" for "administrator" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 10-1-870 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 32 - Assistive Technology Warranties|§ 10-1-870. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Assistive Technology Warranty Act."    (Code 1981, §10-1-870, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1797, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-872 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 32 - Assistive Technology Warranties|§ 10-1-872. Express Written Warranties for Assistive Technology Devices

 A manufacturer who sells an assistive technology deviceto a consumer, either directly or through an assistive technology device dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express written warranty for the assistive technology device.The warranty shall as a minimum warrant that there are no defects in parts or performance.The duration of the express written warranty shall be not less than one year after first delivery of the assistive technology device to the consumer. If a manufacturer fails to furnish an express written warranty as required by this Code section, the assistive technology device shall be covered by an express warranty as if the manufacturer had furnished an express written warranty to the consumer as required by this Code section.    (Code 1981, §10-1-872, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1797, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-874 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 32 - Assistive Technology Warranties|§ 10-1-874. Thirty-Day Return Privilege

 A manufacturer or assistive technology device dealer who recommends and sells an assistive technology device to a consumer shall accept a return of the assistive technology device within 30 days after the purchase if the assistive technology device does not meet the needs of the person with the disability. The manufacturer or assistive technology dealer shall provide a refund in conformity with the provisions established within paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 10-1-873.    (Code 1981, §10-1-874, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1797, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1993, "Code Section 10-1-873" was substituted for "Code Section 10-1-853" in the second sentence.
GA Code § 10-1-875 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 32 - Assistive Technology Warranties|§ 10-1-875. Rights and Remedies Under Other Laws or Contracts; Waivers Void; Actions for Damages

  This article shall not be deemed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law or contract.   Any waiver by a consumer of rights under this article is void.   In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for any damages caused by a violation of this article.The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.     (Code 1981, §10-1-875, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1797, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-890 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 33 - Motorized Wheelchair Warranties|§ 10-1-890. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Motorized Wheelchair Warranty Act."    (Code 1981, §10-1-890, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1805, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-892 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 33 - Motorized Wheelchair Warranties|§ 10-1-892. Express Written Warranties for Motorized Wheelchairs; Failure to Furnish Warranty

 A manufacturer who sells a motorized wheelchair to a consumer, either directly or through a motorized wheelchair dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express written warranty for the motorized wheelchair warranting parts and performance.The duration of the express written warranty shall be not less than one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to the consumer.If a manufacturer fails to furnish an express written warranty as required by this Code section, the motorized wheelchair shall be covered by an express warranty as if the manufacturer had furnished an express written warranty to the consumer as required by this Code section.    (Code 1981, §10-1-892, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1805, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-894 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 33 - Motorized Wheelchair Warranties|§ 10-1-894. Other Rights or Remedies Under Other Law or Contract; Waiver Void; Action for Damages

  This article shall not be deemed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law or contract.   Any waiver by a consumer of rights under this article is void.   In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for any damages caused by a violation of this article.The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.     (Code 1981, §10-1-894, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1805, § 1.)
GA Code § 10-1-910 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 34 - Identity Theft|§ 10-1-910. Legislative Findings

 The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:    The privacy and financial security of individuals is increasingly at risk due to the ever more widespread collection of personal information by both the private and public sectors;   Credit card transactions, magazine subscriptions, real estate records, automobile registrations, consumer surveys, warranty registrations, credit reports, and Internet websites are all sources of personal information and form the source material for identity thieves;   Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes committed in this state. Criminals who steal personal information such as social security numbers use the information to open credit card accounts, write bad checks, buy cars, purchase property, and commit other financial crimes with other people's identities;   Implementation of technology security plans and security software as part of an information security policy may provide protection to consumers and the general public from identity thieves;   Information brokers should clearly define the standards for authorized users of its data so that a breach by an unauthorized user is easily identifiable;   Identity theft is costly to the marketplace and to consumers; and   Victims of identity theft must act quickly to minimize the damage; therefore, expeditious notification of unauthorized acquisition and possible misuse of a person's personal information is imperative.     (Code 1981, §10-1-910, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 851, § 1/SB 230.)   Law reviews.   - For article on 2005 enactment of this article, see 22 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2005). For article, "The Growing Threat of Identity Theft and Its Implications for Employers," see 11 Ga. St. B. J. 27 (No. 6, 2006). For note, "Cybersecurity on my Mind: Protecting Georgia Consumers from Data Breaches," see 51 Ga. L. Rev. 265 (2016).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Tort action for wrongful disclosure of private information dismissed for failure to state cause of action.    - Dismissal of the plaintiff's cause of action against a state agency for disclosure of private information in violation of the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act (GPIPA), O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 et seq., was affirmed for failure to state a claim because the GPIPA did not impose any standard of conduct in implementing and maintaining data security practices; thus, it could not serve as the source of a statutory duty to safeguard personal information. McConnell v. Department of Labor, 337 Ga. App. 457, 787 S.E.2d 794 (2016).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Identity Theft and Other Misuses of Credit and Debit Cards, 81 POF3d 113.
GA Code § 10-1-915 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices|Article 34 - Identity Theft|§ 10-1-915. Notice of Right to Security Freeze

 At any time that a consumer is required to receive a summary of rights required by 15 U.S.C. Section 1681g(d) of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer shall also be provided with the following notice:
GA Code § 10-2-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter and any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the term:    "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, the primary constitutional officer of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, charged with the responsibility of enforcing weights and measures laws and regulations.   "Correct," as used in connection with weights and measures, means conformance to all applicable requirements of this chapter.   "Measure" means a volume of standard dry or liquid capacity.   "Package" means any commodity put up or packaged in any manner, in advance of sale, in units suitable for either wholesale or retail sale.   "Person" means and includes individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, companies, societies, and associations.   "Primary standards" means the physical standards of the State of Georgia which serve as the legal reference from which all other standards and weights and measures are derived.   "Sale from bulk" or "bulk sale" means the sale of commodities when the quantity is determined at the time of the sale.   "Secondary standards" means the physical standards which are traceable to the primary standards through comparisons, using acceptable laboratory procedures, and used in the enforcement of weights and measures laws and regulations.   "Weight," as used in connection with any commodity, means net weight.   "Weights and measures" means all weights and measures of every kind, instruments and devices for weighing and measuring, and any appliance and accessories associated with any or all such instruments and devices.    (Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   25 Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Weights, Measures, and Labels, § 1.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, § 1 et seq.
GA Code § 10-2-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-2. Recognized Systems of Weights and Measures

 The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized; and either one, or both, of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the State of Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 4-1/HB 252.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "National Institute of Standards and Technology" for "National Bureau of Standards" in the middle of the second sentence.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 1-1/HB 252, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act.'"   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Gaudlock v. State, 310 Ga. App. 149, 713 S.E.2d 399 (2011).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 79 Am. Jur. 2d, Weights and Measures, §§ 1 et seq., 28 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, § 1 et seq.
GA Code § 10-2-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-3. Primary Standards of Weights and Measures; Prescribing and Verifying Secondary Standards

 Weights and measures that are traceable to the United States prototype standards supplied by the federal government, or approved as being satisfactory by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall be the State of Georgia's primary standards of weights and measures and shall be maintained in such calibration as prescribed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All secondary standards may be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall be verified upon their initial receipt, and as often thereafter as deemed necessary, by the Commissioner.   (Ga. L. 1941, p. 510, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 4-1/HB 252.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "National Institute of Standards and Technology" for "National Bureau of Standards" twice in the first sentence.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 1-1/HB 252, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act.'"   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 79 Am. Jur. 2d, Weights and Measures, § 28 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, § 1 et seq.
GA Code § 10-2-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-4. Technical Requirements for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices

 The specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for commercial weighing and measuring devices as adopted by the National Conference on Weights and Measures and published in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, entitled "Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices," and supplements thereto or revisions thereof, shall apply to commercial weighing and measuring devices in the State of Georgia, except insofar as modified or rejected by rules and regulations.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 4-1/HB 252.)    The 2015 amendment,  effective July 1, 2015, substituted "National Institute of Standards and Technology" for "National Bureau of Standards" in the middle of this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 1-1/HB 252, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act.'"   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 79 Am. Jur. 2d, Weights and Measures, § 17 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, §§ 1, 4, 8 et seq.
GA Code § 10-2-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-6. Power of Commissioner to Inspect Commercial Premises and Vehicles; Stop-Use or Stop-Sale, Hold, and Removal Orders; Seizure

 When necessary for the enforcement of this chapter or rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the Commissioner is:    Authorized to enter any commercial premises when open for business, except that, in the event such premises are not open to the public, he shall first present his credentials and obtain consent before making entry thereto, unless a search warrant has previously been obtained;   Empowered to issue stop-use, hold, and removal orders with respect to any commercially used weights and measures and stop-sale, hold, and removal orders with respect to any packaged commodities or bulk commodities kept, offered, or exposed for sale;   Empowered to seize, for use as evidence, without formal warrant, any incorrect or unapproved weight, measure, package, or commodity found to be used, retained, offered, or exposed for sale or sold in violation of this chapter or rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto;   Empowered to stop any commercial vehicle and, after presentment of his credentials, inspect the contents, require that the person in charge of the vehicle produce any documents in his possession concerning the contents of the vehicle, and require him to proceed with the vehicle to some specified place, which shall not be more than 25 miles distant from the location where the vehicle was stopped, for inspection;   Authorized to investigate and prosecute any person violating this chapter.    (Ga. L. 1941, p. 510, §§ 3, 5; Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 79 Am. Jur. 2d, Weights and Measures, § 10 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, §§ 8 et seq., 16 et seq., 25 et seq.
GA Code § 10-2-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 10 - Commerce and Trade|Chapter 2 - Weights and Measures|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-2-7. Misrepresentation of Quantity in Selling or Buying Prohibited

 No person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale less than the quantity he represents nor take any more than the quantity he represents when, as buyer, he furnishes the weight or measure by means of which the quantity is determined.   (Ga. L. 1972, p. 654, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Unfair or deceptive trade practices or consumer transactions, § 10-1-370 et seq.    Criminal penalty for using or possessing false weight or measure, selling less than represented quality or quantity of a commodity, § 16-9-50.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 79 Am. Jur. 2d, Weights and Measures, § 40 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 94 C.J.S., Weights and Measures, § 28 et seq.