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GA Code § 1-2-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Persons and Their Rights|§ 1-2-10. Rights of Citizens of Other States or Nations to Sue or Give Evidence

 The citizens of other states of the United States or of foreign states at peace with this state shall, by comity, be allowed the privilege of suing in the courts of this state and of giving evidence therein, as long as the same comity is extended in the courts of the other states to the citizens of this state.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 1595; Code 1868, § 1657; Code 1873, § 1662; Code 1882, § 1662; Civil Code 1895, § 1817; Civil Code 1910, § 2174; Code 1933, § 79-305.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey of administrative law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 31 (2004).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    O.C.G.A. § 1-2-10 applies to citizens of foreign countries who are residing within the United States but does not extend to nonresident aliens. AT&T Corp. v. Sigala, 274 Ga. 137, 549 S.E.2d 373 (2001).    O.C.G.A. §§ 1-2-10 and1-2-11, regarding the rights of citizens of other nations to sue in Georgia, apply to citizens of foreign countries who are residing within the United States and do not extend to nonresident aliens. Gonzalez v. DOT, 279 Ga. 230, 610 S.E.2d 527 (2005).    Cited in Southern Ry. v. Parker, 194 Ga. 94, 21 S.E.2d 94 (1942); J. Bain, Inc. v. Poulos, 121 Ga. App. 647, 175 S.E.2d 86 (1970); Cheeley v. Fujino, 131 Ga. App. 41, 205 S.E.2d 83 (1974).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 3B Am. Jur. 2d, Aliens and Citizens, § 1823 et seq. 3C Am. Jur. 2d, Aliens and Citizens, § 2086 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 3 C.J.S., Aliens, §§ 8 et seq., 35 et seq., 176 et seq.   ALR.    - When receiver of corporation deemed to be vested with title to assets so as to entitle him to sue in a foreign jurisdiction, 29 A.L.R. 1495.    Reciprocity as affecting comity, 87 A.L.R. 973.    Right of resident alien who is a subject of an enemy country to prosecute suit during war, 137 A.L.R. 1347; 147 A.L.R. 1303; 149 A.L.R. 1453; 151 A.L.R. 1453.    Right of nonresident alien subject of enemy nation to institute suit after commencement of war, 137 A.L.R. 1355; 147 A.L.R. 1307; 148 A.L.R. 1385; 149 A.L.R. 1454; 151 A.L.R. 1454; 155 A.L.R. 1450.    Suits and remedies against alien enemy, 144 A.L.R. 1508.    Effect of war on litigation pending at the time of its outbreak, 147 A.L.R. 1298; 148 A.L.R. 1384; 149 A.L.R. 1452; 150 A.L.R. 1418; 154 A.L.R. 1447.    Suits and remedies against alien enemies, 147 A.L.R. 1309; 148 A.L.R. 1386; 149 A.L.R. 1454; 152 A.L.R. 1451; 153 A.L.R. 1419; 155 A.L.R. 1451; 156 A.L.R. 1448; 157 A.L.R. 1449.   Conflict of laws as to survival or revival of wrongful death actions against estate or personal representative of wrongdoer, 17 A.L.R.2d 690.
GA Code § 1-3-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 3 - Laws and Statutes|§ 1-3-2. Construction of Definitions

 As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, defined words shall have the meanings specified, unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires that a different meaning be used.
GA Code § 1-3-4.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 3 - Laws and Statutes|§ 1-3-4.1. Effective Date for General Acts Requiring Increases in Compensation of Certain County Officials

 Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 1-3-4, no general Act which provides for an increase in compensation to one or more of the county officials listed in Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution or Chapter 10 of Title 15 shall be effective until the first day of January following passage of the Act.    (Code 1981, §1-3-4.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 984, § 2; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1397, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1197, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 11, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 985, § 2; Ga. L. 2003, p. 140, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Specific provisions regarding compensation of county officers listed in Ga. Const. 1983, Art. IX, Sec. I, Para. III, § 15-6-88 et seq. (clerk of the superior court), § 15-9-63 et seq. (judge of the probate court), § 15-16-20 et seq. (sheriff), §§ 48-5-180,48-5-183 (tax receiver, tax collector, and tax commissioner).   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, "Code Section" was substituted for "O.C.G.A.R.".   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1985, p. 984, § 3, not codified by the General Assembly, provided that that Act would apply to general Acts affecting the compensation of the county officers listed in Ga. Const. 1983, Art. IX, Sec. I, Para. III which are enacted after January 1, 1986.
GA Code § 1-3-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 3 - Laws and Statutes|§ 1-3-8. Binding Effect of Legislation Upon State

 The state is not bound by the passage of a law unless it is named therein or unless the words of the law are so plain, clear, and unmistakable as to leave no doubt as to the intention of the General Assembly.   (Civil Code 1895, § 3; Civil Code 1910, § 3; Code 1933, § 102-109.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Section applicable to municipal corporations and state instrumentalities.   - This section not only applies to municipal corporations, but also applies to public corporations that are an instrumentality of the state. 1958-59 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 5.    Nothing in lien laws in former Code 1933, §§ 67-1701 and 67-2001 et seq. (see now O.C.G.A. § 44-14-360 et seq.) indicate intention to bind the state thereby; these laws are in derogation of the common law, must be strictly construed, and one claiming thereunder must bring oneself clearly within the law. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 179.    State property is not subject to regulation by lesser governmental authorities,  for the reason that such lesser governments exercise only the powers delegated to them by the state, and any general delegation of power does not apply to the state or its instrumentalities in the absence of express language or clear implication in the statutes. 1971 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 71-113.    City cannot affect property owned by the State of Georgia or the state's agencies  and any ordinance affecting such property would be ultra vires and of no effect as far as the state and the state's property are concerned. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-73.   State park authority not required to obtain dairy processing plant license.   - A state park authority, created as a body corporate and politic and deemed to be an instrumentality of the state and a public corporation, is not required to obtain a dairy processing plant license to operate an ice cream parlor. 1958-59 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 5.   Lobbying registering provisions not applicable to state or political subdivisions.   - State, county, and city officials, employees, and their representatives who intend, in their official capacities, to aid or oppose the enactment of any bill by either house of the General Assembly were not required to register with the Secretary of State pursuant to former Code 1933, § 47-1001 et seq. since nothing in the law specifically made the provisions applicable to the state or its political subdivisions. 1975 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 75-28.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 82 C.J.S., Statutes, §§ 84 et seq., 389 et seq.   ALR.    - Applicability of constitutional provision requiring reenactment of altered or amended statute to one which leaves intact terms of original statute, but transfers or extends its operation to another field, 67 A.L.R. 564.   Applicability of constitutional requirement that repealing or amendatory statute refer to statute repealed or amended, to repeal or amendment by implication, 5 A.L.R.2d 1270.
GA Code § 1-4-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-2. Religious Holidays

 The only days to be declared, treated, and considered as religious holidays shall be the first day of each week, called Sunday.   (Ga. L. 1943, p. 331, § 2.)   Cross references.   - Requirement that businesses and industries operating on either Saturday or Sunday accommodate religious, social, and physical needs of employees on those days, § 10-1-573.    Prohibition against requiring inmates to do nonessential work on Sunday, § 42-5-40.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Sunday, a religious holiday, is dies non juridicus (a nonjudicial day). Parker v. Mayor of Savannah, 216 Ga. 210, 115 S.E.2d 555 (1960).    Cited in Cain v. Lumpkin County, 229 Ga. 274, 190 S.E.2d 910 (1972); In re Estate of Dasher, 259 Ga. App. 201, 575 S.E.2d 921 (2002).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 73 Am. Jur. 2d, Sundays and Holidays, §§ 1, 2, 4, 11 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 83 C.J.S., Sunday, §§ 1, 3.   ALR.    - Power of municipal corporation to legislate as to Sunday observance, 37 A.L.R. 575.
GA Code § 1-4-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-3. Designation of "American History Month"

  The State of Georgia recognizes the importance to the citizens of this state of the principles upon which the United States of America was founded and of an understanding of the history of our nation. To encourage the study of American history by the citizens of this state, the month of February of each year is designated as "American History Month" in Georgia. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe "American History Month" with appropriate observances and programs.   The month of February of each year is also designated as Georgia History Month in special tribute to the founders, builders, and preservers of this state.    (Ga. L. 1963, p. 386, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 329, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-4. Declaration of "Wildflower Week"

 The fourth week in the month of March of each year is declared to be "Wildflower Week" in Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.)
GA Code § 1-4-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-5. Declaration of "Bird Day"

 The second Thursday in October of each year is declared to be "Bird Day" in Georgia.   (Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.)
GA Code § 1-4-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-6. Declaration of "Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day"

 The second Monday in February of each year is declared to be "Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 658, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-7. Declaration of "Peace Officer Memorial Day"; Declaration of "Police Week"

 May 15 of each year is declared to be "Peace Officer Memorial Day" and the calendar week in which it falls is declared as "Police Week."    (Code 1981, §1-4-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 869, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-8. Declaration of "Children's Day"

 The first Sunday in October of each year, beginning in 1990, is declared to be "Children's Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 175, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-9. Designation of "Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day"

 The day of April 9 of each year is designated as "Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1061, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1990, this Code Section enacted as Code Section 1-4-8 was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-9.
GA Code § 1-4-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-10. Designation of "Girls and Women in Sports Day"

 The first Thursday in February of each year is designated as "Girls and Women in Sports Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 788, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-11. Designation of "Clean Water Week"

 The third week in October of each year is designated and shall be observed as "Clean Water Week" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1403, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-12. Designation of "Firefighter Appreciation Day"

 The first Tuesday in February of each year is designated as "Firefighter Appreciation Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 836, § 1.)
GA Code § 1-4-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-13. Designation of "Bill of Rights Day"

  The State of Georgia recognizes the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States as vitally important in articulating and ensuring fundamental human rights. These first ten amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 1791.   To affirm the fundamental freedoms embodied in the Bill of Rights, celebrate the anniversary of ratification, and commemorate the sacrifices made to preserve these essential rights, December 15 of each year is designated "Bill of Rights Day" in Georgia. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the day by reflecting upon the meaning and importance of the Bill of Rights.     (Code 1981, §1-4-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 743, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Bill of Rights, see the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.   Code Commission notes.   - Both Ga. L. 1998, p. 743, § 1 and Ga. L. 1998, p. 1014, § 1 enacted Code Section 1-4-13. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, Code Section 1-4-13 as enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1014, § 1 was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-14.
GA Code § 1-4-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-14. Declaration of "Home Education Week"

 The first week in February of each year is declared to be "Home Education Week" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1014, § 1.)   Cross references.   - School attendance and home study programs, § 20-2-690 et seq.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, this Code section, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1014 as Code Section 1-4-13, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-14.
GA Code § 1-4-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-15. Designation of "Bill Elliott day."

  The General Assembly finds that a Georgia family's proud tradition of racing began in Dawsonville, Georgia, under the tutelage and guiding hand of George Elliott.George's young son Bill began to demonstrate at an early age a natural skill and competitive racing instinct at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, and in 1976, at the tender age of 20, Bill Elliott entered his first Winston Cup race and launched a career that would span decades. Awesome Bill from Dawsonville, a modest, unassuming, and unpretentious man, has become a household name in NASCAR racing and has been selected Most Popular Driver an unprecedented 16 times, Georgia Professional Athlete of the Year twice, National Motorsports Driver of the Year 14 times, and in 1998, was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It is virtually impossible to list all of the honors and awards Million Dollar Bill has garnered over his incandescent career, but perhaps his most acclaimed accomplishment is his support, love, and respect from racing fans.He has given unstintingly of his time, talents, energy, and financial resources to numerous charities including the Special Olympics, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation and it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary Georgian be recognized in a special and lasting manner.   The members of the General Assemblycommend Bill Elliott for his over 30 years of outstanding contributions to the sport of racing and designate October 8 of each year as "Bill Elliott Day" in Georgia.     (Code 1981, §1-4-15, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1159, § .1/SB 168; Ga. L. 2006, p. 72, § 1/SB 465.)
GA Code § 1-4-15.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-15.1. Designation of "Ronald Reagan day."

  The General Assembly recognizes that:   President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States;   Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the fortieth President of the United States of America, and in his reelection he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election, a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections;   During Mr. Reagan's presidency he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans;   Mr. Reagan's commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime rates and drug use in our neighborhoods;   President Reagan's commitment to our armed forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's armed forces to meet twenty-first century challenges;   President Reagan's vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people; and   February 6, 2005, will be the ninety-fourth anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth, and the first since his passing.     February 6 of each year is designated "Ronald Reagan Day" in Georgia.     (Code 1981, §1-4-15.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 139, § 1/HB 713; Ga. L. 2007, p. 47, § 1/SB 103.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, Code Section 1-4-15, as enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 139, § 1/HB 713, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-15.1.
GA Code § 1-4-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-16. Designation of "Prison Chaplains Appreciation day."

 The fourth Monday in March of each year is designated and shall be observed as "Prison Chaplains Appreciation Day" in all state and private correctional institutions in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-16, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 484, § 1/HB 1292.)
GA Code § 1-4-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-17. Declaration of "Georgia day."

 The twelfth day of February in each year is declared to be "Georgia Day," as the anniversary of the landing of the first colonists in Georgia under Oglethorpe.    (Code 1981, §1-4-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 2, § 1/HB 387.)   Editor's notes.   - This Code section formerly pertained to the designation of the year of the museum. The former Code section was based on Code 1981, § 1-4-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 720, § 1/SB 195.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2006, Code Section 1-4-16, as enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 720, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-17.   Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-18, and Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-19.
GA Code § 1-4-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-18. Designation of "School Bus Drivers Appreciation day."

 The third Monday in October of every year is designated "School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 2/HB 791.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-18.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 1/HB 791, not codified by the General Assembly, provided legislative findings related to the enactment of this Code section.
GA Code § 1-4-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-19. Designation of "School Bus Safety week."

 The third week in October of every year is designated "School Bus Safety Week" in Georgia.    (Code 1981, §1-4-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2/HB 790.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2, was redesignated as Code Section 1-4-19.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 1/HB 790, not codified by the General Assembly, provided legislative findings related to the enactment of this Code section.
GA Code § 1-4-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-20. Designation of Confederate History and Heritage Month

  The General Assembly hereby finds and determines that tourism is a great economic resource in Georgia; and historical, heritage, and cultural inheritance are among the tourism industry's most popular attractions. Georgia's Confederate heritage, physical artifacts and battle sites, and historic events and persons not only attract visitors, they are potentially of even greater importance and benefit to our state's economy. Increased development of our state's Confederate history and heritage as part of the tourism industry will be enhanced through recognizing, celebrating, and advertising that heritage and history.   The month of April of each year is hereby designated as Confederate History and Heritage Month and shall be set aside to honor, observe, and celebrate the Confederate States of America, its history, those who served in its armed forces and government, and all those millions of its citizens of various races and ethnic groups and religions who contributed in sundry and myriad ways to the cause which they held so dear from its founding on February 4, 1861, in Montgomery, Alabama, until the Confederate ship CSS Shenandoah sailed into Liverpool Harbor and surrendered to British authorities on November 6, 1865.   Officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, boards of education, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and all citizens are encouraged to participate in programs, displays, and activities that commemorate and honor our shared history and cultural inheritance throughout each April during Confederate History and Heritage Month.     (Code 1981, §1-4-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 207, § 2/SB 27.)   Cross references.   - Official Georgia Historical Civil Rights Museum, § 50-3-85.
GA Code § 1-4-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances|§ 1-4-21. Designation of "Purple Heart day."

  August 7 of every year is designated as "Purple Heart Day."   The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as "Purple Heart Day." Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services.     (Code 1981, §1-4-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 758, § 1/SB 276.)   Cross references.   - License plates for veterans awarded Purple Heart, § 40-2-84.    Purple Heart state designation, § 50-3-86.