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GA Code § 50-27-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 27 - Lottery for Education|Article 2 - Setoff of Debt Collection Against Lottery Prizes|§ 50-27-51. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Claimant agency" means any state agency, department, board, bureau, commission, or authority to which an individual owes a debt or which acts on behalf of an individual to collect a debt.   "Debt" means any liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency, which sum has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for the sum, or any sum which is due and owing any person and is enforceable by the state or any of its agencies or departments.   "Debtor" means any individual owing money to or having a delinquent account with any claimant agency, which obligation has not been adjudicated as satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy.   "Prize" means the proceeds of any lottery prize awarded under Article 1 of this chapter.     (Code 1981, §50-27-51, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1037, § 2.)
GA Code § 50-27-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 27 - Lottery for Education|Article 2 - Setoff of Debt Collection Against Lottery Prizes|§ 50-27-52. Collection Remedy in Addition to Other Remedies

 The collection remedy authorized by this article is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.    (Code 1981, §50-27-52, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1037, § 2.)
GA Code § 50-27-54 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 27 - Lottery for Education|Article 2 - Setoff of Debt Collection Against Lottery Prizes|§ 50-27-54. Information Provided to Claimant Agency; Confidentiality

  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.   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.     (Code 1981, §50-27-54, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1037, § 2.)
GA Code § 50-27-55 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 27 - Lottery for Education|Article 2 - Setoff of Debt Collection Against Lottery Prizes|§ 50-27-55. Article Applicable to Prizes of $5,000.00 or More

 The provisions of this article shall only apply to prizes of $5,000.00 or more and shall not apply to any retailers authorized by the board to pay prizes of up to $5,000.00 after deducting the price of the ticket or share; excepting that a claim for delinquent child support filed by the entity within the Department of Human Services authorized to enforce support orders shall apply to all prizes of $2,500.00 or more.    (Code 1981, §50-27-55, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1037, § 2; Ga. L. 2006, p. 850, § 1/SB 419; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228; Ga. L. 2017, p. 646, § 2-6/SB 137.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 850, § 2/SB 419, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2006, and shall apply to prizes awarded on or after that date."
GA Code § 50-32-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-32-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Act."    (Code 1981, §50-32-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-32-3. Creation of Authority and Board; Quorum; Vacancies

  There is created the Georgia Regional Transportation 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 land transportation 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.   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.   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, shall designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other 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.   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.     (Code 1981, §50-32-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 50-32-5. Development of the Atlanta Region's Concept 3 Transit Proposal; Use of Federal and State Planning Funds; Assessment of Economic Benefit and Environmental Impact

 Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 377, § 4-9/HB 930, effective May 3, 2018.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Ga. L. 2010, p. 778, § 7/HB 277; Ga. L. 2015, p. 385, § 2-10/HB 252.
GA Code § 50-32-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-12. Creation and Activation of Special Districts

 Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. One such district shall exist within the geographic boundaries of each county, and the territory of each district shall include all of the territory within its respective county. Any special district within a county within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction shall be deemed activated for purposes of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §50-32-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-13. Governor's Power to Delegate

  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 to approve state-wide transportation improvement programs under 23 U.S.C. Section 134 and 23 C.F.R. Sections 450.312(b), 450.324(b), and 450.328(a), and the power of approval and responsibilities for public involvement under 23 C.F.R. Section 450.216(a).   In exercising the authority's delegated powers concerning proposed state-wide transportation plans and transportation improvement programs prepared by metropolitan planning organizations wholly or partly within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or by the Department of Transportation:   Transportation plans and transportation improvement programs subject to the authority's delegated review powers shall be approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;   The authority may request modification of such a plan or program and approve such proposal for modification of a plan or program by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;   The board may set a date certain as a deadline for submission of any such plan or program to the authority for review; and   If any such plan or program is not timely submitted for review in compliance with a deadline set by the board, the authority may exercise its delegated power to disapprove such plan or program upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board to a motion made for that purpose;  provided, however, that where one or more vacancies exist on the board and the board is not otherwise prohibited from entertaining a motion requiring such a supermajority, such motion shall carry on the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present. On any motion requiring a supermajority for passage, any abstention not authorized as provided in this chapter shall be deemed an affirmative vote for purposes of passage or failure of such motion.      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, together with an assessment of progress toward achieving such targets and projected measures and timetables for achieving such targets.     (Code 1981, §50-32-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-14. Expenditure of State or Federal Funds

 In any case where a development of regional impact, as determined by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title, is planned within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction which requires the expenditure of state or federal funds by the state or any political subdivision, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to create land transportation services or access to such development, any expenditure of such funds shall be prohibited unless and until the plan for such development and such expenditures is reviewed and approved by the authority. The decision of the authority to allow or disallow the expenditure of such funds shall be final and nonreviewable, except that such decision shall be reversed where a resolution for such purpose is passed by vote of three-fourths of the authorized membership of the county commission of the county in which the development of regional impact is planned or, if such development is within a municipality, by vote of three-fourths of the authorized membership of the city council. Such a vote shall not constitute failure or refusal by the local government for purposes of Code Section 50-32-53.    (Code 1981, §50-32-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 50/SB 46.)
GA Code § 50-32-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-15. Issuance of Bonds

  In furtherance of the purposes of the authority, no project of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority created by Article 9 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 which is located wholly or partly within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction shall be commenced after May 6, 1999, unless such project is approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board of directors of the authority pursuant to a motion made for that purpose; provided, however, that where such project is an approved transportation control measure pursuant to an approved state implementation plan, such project may proceed consistent with applicable federal law and regulation.   From time to time, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the board of directors of the authority, the authority may direct the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds, bonds, notes, loans, credit agreements, or other obligations or facilities to finance, in whole or in part, any project or the cost of any project of the authority wholly or partly within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction, by means of a loan, extension of credit, or grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to the authority, on such terms or conditions as shall be concluded between the two authorities.   The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority shall be subordinate to the authority in all respects, with respect to authority projects, within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction; and, in the event of any conflict with the provisions of Chapter 23 of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail in all respects. It is expressly provided, however, that nothing in this Code section and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit in any manner the alteration, elimination, or impairment of any term, provision, covenant, or obligation imposed on any state authority, including but not limited to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the State Road and Tollway Authority, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, or the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority, for the benefit of any owner or holder of any bond, note, or other obligation of any such authority.     (Code 1981, §50-32-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 50/SB 46; Ga. L. 2010, p. 949, § 1/HB 244; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 50/HB 79.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1999, "May 6, 1999," was substituted for "the effective date of this chapter" in subsection (a).
GA Code § 50-32-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-16. Utilization of Appropriated Funds

 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, funds appropriated to or otherwise obtained by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(b) of the Constitution of this state and paragraphs (2) and (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-2 shall not be utilized for designation, improvement, or construction of any land public transportation system or any part of the state highway system lying within the boundaries of a county whose special district created pursuant to this chapter has been activated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, unless such designation, improvement, or construction is safety related or has been conducted by or through, or approved by, the authority, or such funds are within categories applicable to state-wide inspection or improvement required for compliance with federal law or regulation.    (Code 1981, §50-32-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-17. Power of Eminent Domain

  After the adoption by the authority of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary for the purposes of this chapter, the authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided in Title 22; or it may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by any other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of such power; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 16 of this title shall not be applicable to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the authority. Property already devoted to public use may be acquired, except that no real property belonging to the state other than property acquired by or for the purposes of the Department of Transportation may be acquired without the consent of the state.   Real property acquired by the authority in any manner for the purposes of this chapter shall not be subject to the exercise of eminent domain by any state department, division, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency or instrumentality of the executive branch of state government, or by any political subdivision of the state or any agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof, without the consent of the authority.     (Code 1981, §50-32-17, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-18. Rights of Authority

 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.    (Code 1981, §50-32-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-19. Liability of Authority

 Neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority acting on behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of his or her authority, shall be subject to any liability resulting from:    The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority;   The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project, facility, or undertaking authorized by the authority and owned by a local government; or   Carrying out any of the powers expressly given in this chapter.     (Code 1981, §50-32-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 50-32-20. Access to All Books, Records, and Other Information Resources; Assistance of Personnel; Use of Facilities, Vehicles, Aircraft, and Other Equipment

  Upon request of the board of the authority, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide to the authority and its authorized personnel and agents access to all books, records, and other information resources available to those departments which are not of a commercial proprietary nature and shall assist the authority in identifying and locating such information resources. Reimbursement for costs of identification, location, transfer, or reproduction of such information resources, including personnel costs incurred by the respective departments for such purposes, shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.   The authority may request from time to time, and the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources shall provide as permissible under the Constitution and laws of this state, the assistance of personnel and the use of facilities, vehicles, aircraft, and equipment of those departments, and reimbursement for all costs and salaries thereby incurred by the respective departments shall be made by the authority to those respective departments.     (Code 1981, §50-32-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, a comma was deleted following "nature" in the first sentence of subsection (a).
GA Code § 50-32-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 3 - Funding|§ 50-32-30. Funding Resources

 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:    Revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;   Guaranteed revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;   Funds obtained in a special district created and activated pursuant to this chapter, for the purposes of providing local land transportation and air quality services within such district or, by contract with, between, and among local governments within such special districts, throughout such districts;   Moneys borrowed by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;   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   Such grants or contributions from persons, firms, corporations, or other entities as the authority may receive from time to time.     (Code 1981, §50-32-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.)
GA Code § 50-32-32 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 50 - State Government|Chapter 32 - Georgia Regional Transportation Authority|Article 3 - Funding|§ 50-32-32. Guaranteed Revenue Bonds

  The authority shall have the power and is authorized to issue guaranteed revenue bonds in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1 billion, under the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 17 of this title, which bonds shall constitute guaranteed revenue debt under Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III of the Constitution of this state. The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that such issue will be self-liquidating over the life of the issue and declares its intent to appropriate an amount equal to the highest annual debt service requirements for such issue. The proceeds of such bonds and the investment earnings thereon shall be used to finance land public transportation facilities or systems, including any costs of such projects.   The guaranteed revenue bonds and the interest payable thereon shall be exempt from all taxation within the state imposed by the state or any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the state.     (Code 1981, §50-32-32, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7; Ga. L. 2019, p. 1056, § 50/SB 52.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective May 12, 2019, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, revised punctuation in the second sentence of subsection (a).