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GA Code § 43-47-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-15. Compliance With "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" Required

 Any licensee who purchases a wrecked or salvage motor vehicle or rebuilds a wrecked or salvage motor vehicle shall fully comply with Chapter 3 of Title 40, the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," regarding titling and inspection of salvage and rebuilt vehicles, and shall comply with any rules and regulations adopted by the state revenue commissioner pursuant to this chapter.    (Code 1981, §43-47-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 25-7/HB 501.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1, renumbered former Code Section 43-47-15 as present Code Section 43-47-22.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Used motor vehicle parts dealer.    - Licensed used motor vehicle parts dealer can transfer salvage titles without being licensed as a used motor vehicle dealer provided that such dealer complies with the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, O.C.G.A. § 40-3-1 et seq., and rules and regulations of the State Revenue Commissioner relating to salvage vehicles. 1998 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 98-14.
GA Code § 43-47-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-16. Licensees to Furnish Certain Information to Purchasers

 All licensees under this chapter who operate salvage pools shall furnish to any person who purchases a motor vehicle the make, model, year, body style, and vehicle identification number of the particular vehicle sold. In the event that the operator of a salvage pool is an insurance company, the claim number of the vehicle shall be furnished to the purchaser in addition to the other required information.    (Code 1981, §43-47-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-47-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-17. Consent to Inspection as Condition of Licensure

 Every person required to be licensed under this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, be deemed to have granted authority and permission to the board, to either division, or to any peace officer to inspect any record or document and any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part or accessory at or on the premises of his or her principal place of business, or any additional place of business, at any reasonable time during the day or night during reasonable business hours.    (Code 1981, §43-47-17, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-47-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-18. Impoundment of Used Vehicles Displayed for Sale at Unlicensed Facilities

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance or resolution, from authorizing local law enforcement officers to impound used motor vehicles which are displayed for sale at unlicensed facilities, provided that such ordinances or resolutions provide for actual prior notice to the owners of such motor vehicles of such impoundment.    (Code 1981, §43-47-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1289, § 2.)
GA Code § 43-47-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-19. Sales on Consignment Basis

 No licensee, except any licensed auto auction or salvage pool selling at its regular place of business, shall sell any used motor vehicle on a consignment basis unless the licensee places his or her name on the title at the time of sale and complies with all other applicable laws.    (Code 1981, §43-47-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-47-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-20. Prior Rules Remain Valid

 It is the intent of the General Assembly that all parts of rules properly adopted under this chapter and Chapter 48 of this title prior to July 1, 1995, which do not conflict with this chapter shall be valid until such time as they are repealed, revised, amended, or otherwise changed under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."    (Code 1981, §43-47-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-47-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 47 - Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers|§ 43-47-22. Penalty; Injunctions

 Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to such criminal penalty, the board may bring an action to enjoin any violation, actual or threatened, of this chapter notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law.    (Ga. L. 1958, p. 55, § 14; Code 1981, §43-47-15; Code 1981, §43-47-22, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Board may enjoin and prosecute violators.    - Board may use, in addition to the board's authority to revoke, suspend, or refuse licenses, the injunctive remedy provided for in Ga. L. 1958, p. 55, § 14 (see O.C.G.A. § 43-47-22) to enjoin any violation of the provisions of the Used Motor Vehicle Dealers' and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers' Registration Act; violators are also subject to prosecution under the misdemeanor provisions of Ga. L. 1958, p. 55, § 14. 1958-59 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 269.
GA Code § 43-48-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 48 - Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, Dismantlers, and Rebuilders and Salvage Dealers|§ 43-48-1. Through 43-48-21

 Repealed by Ga. L. 1995, p. 441, § 2, effective July 1, 1995.   Editor's notes.   - This chapter was based on Ga. L. 1966, p. 471, §§ 1-20; Ga. L. 1972, p. 177, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 392, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1073, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 900, §§ 1-21; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 43; Ga. L. 1983, p. 710, §§ 1-5; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 43; Ga. L. 1984, p. 535, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 465, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 43; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2470, §§ 1-4; Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 37; Ga. L. 1993, p. 123, §§ 60-62; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1060, §§ 3, 7.   Former Code Section 43-48-17.1, relating to out-of-state buyers, was repealed by Ga. L. 1986, p. 465, § 2, effective March 31, 1986.   Former Code Section 43-48-21, relating to the termination of this chapter, was repealed by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 37, effective July 1, 1992.
GA Code § 43-49-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 49 - Dealers in Used Watches|§ 43-49-1. Purpose of Chapter

 The purpose of this chapter is to identify all used, rebuilt, or reconditioned watches by requiring them to be marked "secondhand," so as to safeguard the public and prevent the public from being misled when purchasing used, rebuilt, or reconditioned watches and to prevent them from being sold as new watches.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 125, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 52 Am. Jur. 2d, Markets and Marketing, § 10.
GA Code § 43-49-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 49 - Dealers in Used Watches|§ 43-49-2. "Secondhand Watch" Defined

 A watch shall be deemed to be secondhand if:    As a whole or the case thereof or the movement thereof it has been previously sold to or acquired by any person who bought or acquired the same for his use or the use of another, but not for resale; provided, however, that a watch which has been so sold or acquired and is thereafter returned, either through exchange or for credit, within 30 days to the original individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation who sold or passed title to such watch shall not be deemed to be a secondhand watch if such vendor shall keep a written or printed record setting forth the name of the purchaser thereof, the date of the sale or transfer thereof, and the serial number if any, or the case movement and any other distinguishing numbers or identification marks, which record shall be kept for at least two and one-half years from the date of such sale or transfer and shall be open for inspection during all business hours by the appropriate prosecuting attorney of the county in which such vendor is engaged in business, or his duly authorized representative is engaged;   Its case serial numbers or movement numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks shall be erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered; or   Its movements are more than five years old and it has been repaired by any person or persons, including the vendor, notwithstanding that it may have been returned either through an exchange or for credit to the original vendor. Cleaning and oiling a watch movement or recasing the movement in a new case shall not be deemed a watch repair.    (Ga. L. 1945, p. 125, § 5; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-49-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 49 - Dealers in Used Watches|§ 43-49-3. Identifying Tags Affixed to Secondhand Watches; Advertisements and Displays as to Secondhand Watches

  Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of buying or selling watches or any agent or servant thereof who may sell or exchange, or offer for sale or exchange, expose for sale or exchange, possess with the intent to sell or exchange, or display with the intent to sell or exchange any secondhand watch shall affix and keep affixed to the same a tag with the word "secondhand" clearly and legibly written or printed thereon; and the said tag shall be so affixed or placed that the word "secondhand" shall be plainly in sight at all times.   Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation or any agent or servant thereof who may advertise or display in any manner a secondhand watch for sale or exchange shall state clearly in such advertisement or display that such watch is a secondhand watch.    (Ga. L. 1945, p. 125, §§ 2, 4; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)   Cross references.   - False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
GA Code § 43-49-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 49 - Dealers in Used Watches|§ 43-49-4. Invoice of Sale for Secondhand Watch; Filing of Duplicate Invoice by Vendor; Inspection by Prosecuting Attorney

 Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of buying or selling watches or any agent or servant thereof who may sell a secondhand watch or in any other way pass title thereto shall deliver to the vendee a written invoice bearing the word "secondhand" in bold letters, larger than any of the other written matter upon said invoice. The invoice shall further set forth the name and address of the vendor, the name and address of the vendee, the date of the sale, the name of the watch or its maker, the serial number, if any, and any other distinguishing numbers or identification marks upon its case and movement. If the serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks shall have been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered, the invoice shall so state. The vendor shall keep on file a duplicate of the invoice for at least two and one-half years from the sale thereof, which invoice shall be open to inspection during all business hours by the appropriate prosecuting attorney of the county in which the vendor is engaged in business or in which his duly authorized representative is engaged.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 125, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-49-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 49 - Dealers in Used Watches|§ 43-49-5. Penalty

 Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation or any agent or servant thereof who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 100 days, or both.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 125, § 6.)
GA Code § 43-51-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Act."   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-51-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Board" means the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.   "Certificate" means a document issued by the board stating that the operator or laboratory analyst has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.   "Director" means the director of the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources.   "Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection of the Department of Natural Resources.   "Laboratory analyst" means any person who tests water or wastewater samples in conjunction with the operation of public water supply systems or wastewater treatment plants.   "Operator" means any person who performs operational duties and water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant laboratory testing for reporting purposes for operator classifications I and II, as defined by the board, at wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, or public water supply systems.   "Person" means any individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, county, municipality, state agency, federal agency, or other entity.   "Public water supply system" means the system of pipes, structures, and facilities through which water is obtained and treated to be offered to the public for household use or for any other public consumption.   "Wastewater collection system" means the system of sanitary sewers, pipes, manholes, pumps, and other such apparatus used to convey sewage to wastewater treatment plants.   "Wastewater treatment plant" means the facilities provided for the treatment and disposal of wastewater, including industrial process wastewater.   "Water distribution system" means the system of pipes, pumps, valves, and other such apparatus used to distribute water to the public.   "Water treatment plant" means that portion of the water supply system which in some way alters the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of the water.    (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 2; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, §§ 2-4; Ga. L. 1985, p. 432, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 954, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1927, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Board of Examiners may not amend the Board's rules so as to create the classifications of  "operator trainee" and "laboratory analyst trainee." 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-78.
GA Code § 43-51-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-4. Division Director as Administrative Agent of Board

 The division director shall act as the administrative agent for the board and shall, with respect to the board, exercise those powers and duties conferred on him by Chapter 1 of this title.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)
GA Code § 43-51-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board

 The board shall have the authority to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer this chapter and effectuate the purposes expressed in this chapter. The rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing qualifications of applicants and procedures for examination of candidates.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 10; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1074, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)
GA Code § 43-51-6.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-6.1. Establishment of Class Iv Classifications; Certification; Renewal; Course of Training

  In addition to current classifications I, II, and III, the division shall establish a new classification to be known as Class IV which designation shall apply to all very small public water supply systems in this state which are ground-water systems serving a population of less than 1,000.   The board shall certify persons as to their qualifications to operate a very small public water supply system.   Any person who operates a very small public water supply system shall obtain a certificate from the board. A requirement for such certification shall be the successful completion of a basic six-hour course of training approved by the board. No person being certified prior to July 1, 2000, shall be required to possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.   A certificate granted under this Code section shall be renewable biennially.Application for renewal of certificates shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount established by the board.     (Code 1981, §43-51-6.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1927, § 3; Ga. L. 1997, p. 835, § 1.)
GA Code § 43-51-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-7. Examinations

 Board approved examinations shall be used in determining the knowledge, ability, and judgment of applicants for certification as operators or laboratory analysts except for applications submitted prior to July 1, 2000, for Class IV level certifications. Such examinations shall be given at least six times annually.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 7; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 7; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1927, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 879, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 47/SB 195.)
GA Code § 43-51-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-8. Reciprocity

 The board, upon application, may issue a certificate without examination to any person who holds a certificate in good standing issued by another country or by any state, territory, or possession of the United States which has requirements for certification substantially similar to those of the board.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 8; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 8; Ga. L. 1991, p. 954, § 4; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1927, § 5.)   Cross references.   - Cooperation between Georgia and other states generally, T. 28, C. 6.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 72 Am. Jur. 2d, States, Territories, and Dependencies, §§ 7, 8.   C.J.S.   - 81A C.J.S., States, § 62.
GA Code § 43-51-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-9. Revocation and Suspension of Certificates; Hearing

 The board may investigate the actions of any operator or laboratory analyst and may revoke or suspend the certificate of an operator or laboratory analyst, following a hearing conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," when it is found that the operator or laboratory analyst has practiced fraud or deception; that reasonable care, judgment, or the application of his knowledge or ability was not used in the performance of his duties; or that the operator or laboratory analyst is incompetent or unable to perform his duties properly.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 11; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1074, § 4; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 10.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Hearsay in proceeding for suspension or revocation of license to conduct business or profession, 142 A.L.R. 1388.
GA Code § 43-51-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-10. Classification of Public Water Supply Systems and Wastewater Treatment Plants

 The division shall classify all public water supply systems and wastewater treatment plants with due regard to the size, type, character of water or wastewater to be treated, and other physical conditions affecting such systems or treatment plants, according to the skill, knowledge, and experience that the operator in responsible charge must have to operate the facilities successfully so as to protect the public health and welfare and prevent unlawful pollution.   (Ga. L. 1969, p. 272, § 5; Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 5; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 43.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Waterworks and Water Companies, § 38.
GA Code § 43-51-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-11. Provision by State Agencies Operating and Maintaining Facilities of at Least One Licensed Operator in Each Departmental District

 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any state agency which operates and maintains facilities contemplated by this chapter shall be required to have a minimum of one licensed operator in each departmental district.   (Ga. L. 1975, p. 1074, § 6.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Waterworks and Water Companies, § 38.
GA Code § 43-51-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 43 - Professions and Businesses|Chapter 51 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts|§ 43-51-12. Permit Conditions

 The director is authorized where appropriate to include, as a condition in a permit issued pursuant to Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the "Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977," or Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12, the "Georgia Water Quality Control Act," a requirement that the operator and laboratory analyst be duly certified in accordance with this chapter.   (Ga. L. 1980, p. 304, § 14.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 78 Am. Jur. 2d, Waterworks and Water Companies, § 38.