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GA Code § 50-7-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 5 - Civil War Commission|§ 50-7-63. Acquisition of Lands Within Boundaries of Civil War Battlefields for Public Access; Maintenance, Protection, and Interpretation of Sites

  Within the boundaries of Civil War battlefields as provided in the State of Georgia Civil War Sites Heritage Plan, the commission may, with the consent of the owner, acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange lands and interest in Civil War battlefields and memorials together with lands and interest in lands necessary to provide adequate public access to the battlefields and memorials.   The commission may make funds available, subject to appropriations for such purpose, for the maintenance, protection, and interpretation of the battlefields and memorials which may be subject to agreements as provided in Code Section 50-7-61.     (Code 1981, §50-7-63, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, "Code Section 50-7-61" was substituted for "Section 2 of this resolution" at the end of subsection (b).
GA Code § 50-7-64 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 5 - Civil War Commission|§ 50-7-64. Appointment of Commission

    The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows:   The Governor shall appoint five members;   The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and   The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members.     Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with respect to the initial appointments, each appointing authority provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall appoint two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms, and one member for a four-year term. The members shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state and shall be selected from the state at large with special consideration given to the appointment of persons associated with those groups or organizations with a demonstrated interest in Civil War history and the preservation of associated sites.     All successors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the commission.   The members of the commission shall receive a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21; and the members of the commission shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such.   The commission shall file an annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly containing a summary of the accomplishments of the commission during the preceding year and the plans of the commission for the following year.   No state funds shall be expended for the purposes of the commission unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly.     (Code 1981, §50-7-64, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 95, § 3/SB 445.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, "of the O.C.G.A." was deleted following "Code Section 45-7-21" in subsection (c).
GA Code § 50-7-70 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 6 - Agricultural Tourist Attractions|§ 50-7-70. Legislative Findings; Definitions; Criteria and Application Process; Fee; Directional Road Signs; Rules and Regulations

  The General Assembly finds that:   Agricultural tourist attractions provide unique opportunities for tourists to enjoy Georgia's resources; and   Agricultural tourist attractions provide an impact on Georgia's economy and a substantial benefit to Georgia.     As used in this Code section, the term:   "Agricultural tourist attraction" means any agricultural based business providing onsite attractions to tourists that meet the criteria set out by the Department of Agriculture.   "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.   "Directional signs" shall have the meaning provided in paragraph (4) of Code Section 32-6-71.     The Department of Agriculture shall:   Develop criteria and an application process to determine what constitutes an agricultural tourist attraction; and   Maintain a registry of approved agricultural tourist attractions.     Entities wishing to be recognized by the department as an agricultural tourist attraction shall submit an application to the department with a one-time application fee of not less than $300.00.   Upon approval by the department as an agricultural tourist attraction and at the request of the applicant, the department shall, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, take the appropriate steps to place directional signs along roads in the direct proximity of the agricultural tourist attraction to direct passing traffic to the agricultural tourist attraction.   The department and the Department of Transportation shall create rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing this Code section.     (Code 1981, §50-7-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 314, § 1/HB 1088; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 50/SB 46; Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-92/HB 1055.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 50-7-70, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 342, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 50-7-80.
GA Code § 50-7-80 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 7 - Goods and Products Manufactured in Georgia|§ 50-7-80. Legislative Findings; Creation of "Made in Georgia" Program

  The General Assembly finds that:   The State of Georgia substantially benefits from the consumption of goods and products manufactured in Georgia; and   The State of Georgia could further substantially benefit from creating public awareness of the importance of choosing Georgia's goods and products whenever possible.     The Department of Economic Development shall create and implement a "Made in Georgia" program promoting goods and products manufactured in Georgia. This program shall:   Showcase and promote goods and products manufactured in Georgia;   Inform Georgians of the diverse manufacturing sector within this state; and   Provide educational outreach efforts to bring the science of manufacturing into the classroom and emphasize the significant contributions Georgia companies make to the economy and quality of life in Georgia.     The Department of Economic Development shall create and maintain a website informing the public of Georgia manufacturers and their goods and products. All state governmental entities that maintain websites shall cooperate with the Department of Economic Development to include a link to the website created pursuant to this subsection, provided that the Department of Economic Development determines that such link is appropriate and is in the best interest of the state.   Companies shall be required to manufacture a minimum of 50 percent of its product or good within the boundaries of the state of Georgia to qualify for inclusion to the provisions of this Code section.   The Department of Economic Development may adopt any rules and regulations that it finds necessary to properly implement this Code section.     (Code 1981, §50-7-80, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 342, § 1/SB 359; Ga. L. 2009, p. 763, § 1/SB 117.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 50-7-70, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 342, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 50-7-80.
GA Code § 50-7-90 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 8 - Innovation in Georgia|§ 50-7-90. Definitions

 As used in this Code section, the term:    "Innovation" means the use or incorporation of a new idea, a new or emerging technology, or a new use of existing technology to address a problem, provide a benefit, or otherwise offer a product or service.   "Innovative product or service" means a product or service that includes an innovation.   "Startup" means an entity that:   Once it is operational, intends to:   Offer an innovative product or service as its principal function;   Be registered as a business entity in Georgia; and   Have its principal place of business in Georgia; and     Was created or developed by one or more individuals who have never owned, directly or indirectly, more than 25 percent of any business that has had more than $100,000.00 in gross receipts in a single year.       (Code 1981, §50-7-90, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 271, § 3/HB 611.)
GA Code § 50-7-91 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 8 - Innovation in Georgia|§ 50-7-91.

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 109, § 1/SB 377, effective July 1, 2018.
GA Code § 50-7-110 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-110. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Film and Television Trail Act."    (Code 1981, §50-7-110, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-111 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-111. Purpose

 In order to acknowledge the increasing production of films and television in this state, in order to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of the film and television industry in Georgia, and in order to provide public interest and enjoyment in visiting and viewing the location sites of films and television productions made in Georgia, a trail shall be developed to provide an opportunity for the public to be aware of these locations and visit film and television location sites throughout this state. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide for a Georgia Film and Television Trail.    (Code 1981, §50-7-111, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-112 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-112. "Trail" Defined

 As used in this article, the term "trail" means the Georgia Film and Television Trail provided for in this article.    (Code 1981, §50-7-112, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-113 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-113. Duties and Responsibilities of Department of Economic Development

 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.    (Code 1981, §50-7-113, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-114 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-114. Policies

 The department shall be guided by the following policies in creating and administering the Georgia Film and Television Trail:    A balanced system of locations throughout the state should be sought;   Assistance and encouragement should be provided for local governments in the development of the trail;   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;   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   A program for the publicity and education of the public on the existence of the trail should be established.     (Code 1981, §50-7-114, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-115 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-115. Placing of Signage

  The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place signs in this state at film and television production sites determined by the Department of Economic Development and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.   Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from placing signs or otherwise indicating the location of the film or television production sites in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such signs for film or television production location sites.   Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute concerning the improvement of land held in fee simple by the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to expend state funds, subject to appropriations, for construction, placement, and maintenance of the signs indicating the film or television production locations designated by the department.     (Code 1981, §50-7-115, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417; Ga. L. 2019, p. 919, § 16-1/HB 553.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, deleted "and may through purchase, easement, lease, or donation" following "department" at the end of subsection (c).
GA Code § 50-7-116 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-116. Liability for Injury to Person or Property Caused by Act or Failure to Act of Other Persons Using Premises

  Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his or her behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.   Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.     (Code 1981, §50-7-116, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-117 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 9 - Georgia Film and Television Trail|§ 50-7-117. Rules and Regulations

 The Department of Economic Development is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this article.    (Code 1981, §50-7-117, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417.)
GA Code § 50-7-120 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development|Article 10 - Defense Community Economic Development Fund|§ 50-7-120. Through 50-7-125

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 349, § 2/SB 395, effective July 1, 2018.   Editor's notes.   - This article consisted of Code Sections 50-7-120 through 50-7-125, relating to defense community economic development fund, and was based on Ga. L. 2017, p. 432, § 2/HB 470.   Ga. L. 2018, p. 1112, § 54(e)/SB 365, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, effective May 8, 2018, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "In the event of an irreconcilable conflict between a provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and a provision of another Act enacted at the 2018 regular session of the General Assembly, the provision of such other Act shall control over the conflicting provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act to the extent of the conflict." Accordingly, the amendment to Code Section 50-7-122 by Ga. L. 2018, p. 1112, § 50(2)/SB 365, was not given effect.
GA Code § 50-8-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-8-1. Creation and Continuation of Department

 The Department of Community Affairs is created as a department of the executive branch of state government. The Department of Community Affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist as a department of the executive branch of state government in accordance with this article. From and after July 1, 1989, the Department of Community Affairs shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, power, and authority set forth in this article and otherwise provided by law.    (Code 1981, §50-8-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 2.1.)
GA Code § 50-8-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-8-5. Commissioner; Powers

  The office of the commissioner of community affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. The commissioner shall be the department head, whose duties shall include serving as the department's chief executive officer and administrative head. The commissioner serving immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to serve as commissioner at the pleasure of the board. Thereafter the commissioner shall be appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall establish the compensation for the commissioner limited by any amount that may be specified in the appropriations Act.   The commissioner shall have and may exercise the following power and authority:   The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any local government services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;   The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any local government services, to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures for coordinated and comprehensive planning, or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;   The power and authority to certify, from time to time, municipalities and counties as qualified local governments, which certification shall not be unreasonably withheld; and   The power and authority to assist the board in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.       (Code 1981, §50-8-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 2.1.)   Cross references.   - Duties of commissioner with regard to factory-built housing, § 8-2-110 et seq.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Sovereign immunity.    - County's claims against the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) commissioner and board members in their individual capacities were not barred by sovereign immunity; the county sought a declaration that under O.C.G.A. § 36-70-25.1(f) and the county's service delivery agreement, the county and its cities were eligible for state-administered financial assistance and that denial of such assistance was not in accordance with law. Bd. of Comm'rs of Lowndes County v. Mayor & Council of Valdosta, 309 Ga. 899, 848 S.E.2d 857 (2020).
GA Code § 50-8-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-8-6. Divisions, Sections, and Offices of Department

 The department shall be divided into such divisions, sections, or offices as may be necessary from time to time. All divisions, sections, or offices in existence immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. Thereafter, divisions, sections, and offices shall be abolished, reorganized, or established from time to time by the commissioner and as otherwise specified by law. The commissioner shall appoint such directors, deputies, and assistants as may be necessary to manage such divisions, sections, and offices. Such positions shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2.    (Code 1981, §50-8-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 38, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1317, § 2.1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 745, § 2/SB 97; Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 2-101/HB 642.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, substituted "as defined by Code Section 45-20-2" for "of the State Personnel Administration" in the last sentence of this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-1/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Personnel, equipment, and facilities that were assigned to the State Personnel Administration as of June 30, 2012, shall be transferred to the Department of Administrative Services on the effective date of this Act." This Act became effective July 1, 2012.   Ga. L. 2012, p. 446, § 3-2/HB 642, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "Appropriations for functions which are transferred by this Act may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."