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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 1 - GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-12) › Section 50-29-2 - Authority of public agencies that maintain geographic information systems to contract for the provision of services; fees; contract provisions

(a)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, a county or municipality of the State of Georgia, a regional commission, or a local authority created by local or general law that has created or maintains a geographic information system in electronic form may contract to distribute, sell, provide access to, or otherwise market records or information maintained in such system and may license or establish fees for providing such records or information or providing access to such system.
(b)
Any fees or license fees established pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be based upon the recovery of the actual development cost of creating or providing the geographic information system and upon the recovery of a reasonable portion of the costs associated with building and maintaining the geographic information system. The fees may include cost to the county, municipality, regional commission, or local authority of time, equipment, and personnel in the creation, purchase, development, production, or update of the geographic information system.
(c)
Any contract authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section shall include provisions that:
(1)
Protect the security and integrity of the system;
(2)
Limit the liability of the county, municipality, regional commission, or local authority for providing the services and products;
(3)
Restrict the duplication and resale of the services and products provided; and
(4)
Ensure that the public is fairly and reasonably compensated for the records or information or access provided.
(d)
A county, municipality, a regional commission, or local authority may contract with a private person or corporation to provide the geographic information system records or information or access to the system to members of the public as authorized by this Code section.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 605,§ 17, eff. 4/17/2012.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 436,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 252, § 1, eff. 4/27/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 1 - GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-12) › Section 50-29-12 - Authorization for state agencies to establish pilot projects to serve as models for application of technology; reports

(a)
The General Assembly desires to promote economic development and efficient delivery of government services by encouraging state governmental agencies and private sector entities to conduct their business and transactions using electronic media.
(b)
All state agencies, authorities, and boards are authorized to establish pilot projects, which are to serve as models for the application of technology such as electronic signatures, through public and private partnerships with private companies providing such technology related services. Such pilot projects shall be approved by the Georgia Technology Authority. Such projects shall consider both commercial and government applications, be inclusive of major categories of electronic signature technology, and be established through a request for proposal process. The pilot projects are intended to provide a proof of concept for the application of technology, such as electronic signatures, and to serve to educate the General Assembly and the public at large as to the benefits of electronic signatures as well as the role of state government in any future regulatory capacity. One such pilot project may involve digital signatures and the use of a public key infrastructure established by a service provider. Any private partner chosen for these pilot projects may establish user fees to pay for the cost of these services so that no state funds would be required.
(c)
State agencies establishing pilot projects shall submit quarterly progress reports on such projects to the Georgia Technology Authority. The authority shall monitor the success of such pilot projects and provide technical assistance to the extent that resources of the authority are available.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 46,§ 5, eff. 4/21/2009.
Subsection (d) is repealed eff. 12/31/2002, pursuant to its own terms. .
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 2 - SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON STATE COMPUTERS (§§ 50-29-20 — 50-29-23) › Section 50-29-20 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Company" means any sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit.
(2)
"Foreign adversary" means a foreign government or foreign nongovernmental entity as listed in
15 C.F.R. 7.4(a)
in effect on January 1, 2023.
(3)
"Social media platform" means an internet website or application that is open to the public, allows users to create accounts, enables users to communicate or interact with other users, permits users to create or post content, messages, information, or images that are viewable by other users, and permits users to comment on or message other users regarding such content, messages, information, or images.
(4)
"State agency" means any agency, authority, department, institution, board, bureau, commission, committee, office, or instrumentality of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government of this state.
(5)
"State employee" means an officer, official, employee, or independent contractor of a state agency.
(6)
"State equipment" means any electronic device, including any system, computer, mobile electronic device, or other technological equipment capable of internet connectivity, that is owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a state agency and used for state business.
(7)
"Student" means a person who is included in a full-time equivalent program count under Code Section
20-2-160
.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 255,§ 2, eff. 5/2/2023.
See 2023 Ga. Laws 255, § 1.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 2 - SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON STATE COMPUTERS (§§ 50-29-20 — 50-29-23) › Section 50-29-21 - Prohibition on installation, use or visiting of social media platforms on state computers; exception

(a)
Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, a state employee or student shall not install, use, or visit any social media platform on state equipment when:
(1)
The company that directly or indirectly owns or operates such social media platform is:
(A)
Directly or indirectly owned or operated by a foreign adversary or is domiciled in, has its principal place of business in, has headquarters in, or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary;
(B)
Domiciled or has its principal place of business or headquarters in a foreign adversary; or
(C)
Organized under the laws of a foreign adversary.
(2)
A foreign adversary has substantial direct or indirect control or influence over the content moderation practices of a company which directly or indirectly owns or operates the social media platform; or
(3)
The social media platform uses software or an algorithm that is directly or indirectly controlled or monitored by a foreign adversary.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection (a) of this Code section, a state employee shall be authorized to install, use, or visit a social media platform that is otherwise prohibited pursuant to this Code section on state equipment for law enforcement purposes, cybersecurity research and development, or judicial or legislative proceedings.
(c)
The provisions of this Code section shall be broadly construed and are applicable to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of this state.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 255,§ 2, eff. 5/2/2023.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 2 - SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON STATE COMPUTERS (§§ 50-29-20 — 50-29-23) › Section 50-29-22 - List of violating platforms; role of director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

(a)
The director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall prepare and maintain a list of social media platforms that violate the provisions of Code Section
50-29-21
, as determined by the director. Such list shall be made available to the public on such agency's website.
(b)
The director shall update the list of social media platforms provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section as necessary.
(c)
The requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," shall not apply to this Code section.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 255,§ 2, eff. 5/2/2023.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 29 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 50-29-1 — 50-29-23) › Article 2 - SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON STATE COMPUTERS (§§ 50-29-20 — 50-29-23) › Section 50-29-23 - Federal law not preempted

Nothing in this article shall be construed to preempt any federal law or authority.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 255,§ 2, eff. 5/2/2023.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 30 - [RESERVED] INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (§ 50-30-1) › Section 50-30-1 - through 50-30-6 - [Reserved]

Repealed and Reserved by 2008 Ga. Laws 758,§ 11, eff. 5/14/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 31 - [REPEALED] (§ 50-31-1) › Section 50-31-1 - through 50-31-7 - [Repealed]

Repealed and reserved by 2001 Ga. Laws 280, § 27, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-5) › Section 50-32-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Act."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-5) › Section 50-32-3 - Creation of authority and board; quorum; vacancies

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
(c)
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.
(d)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-5) › Section 50-32-5 - [Repealed] Development of the Atlanta region's Concept 3 transit proposal; use of federal and state planning funds; assessment of economic benefit and environmental impact

Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 409,§ 4-9, eff. 5/3/2018.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 70,§ 2-10, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 554,§ 7, eff. 6/2/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 50-32-13 - Governor's power to delegate

(a)
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)
.
(b)
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:
(1)
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;
(2)
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;
(3)
The board may set a date certain as a deadline for submission of any such plan or program to the authority for review; and
(4)
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.
(c)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 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
.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 8,§ 50, eff. 4/14/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 50-32-15 - Issuance of bonds

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
(c)
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.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 33,§ 50, eff. 2/24/2013.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 634,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 8,§ 50, eff. 4/14/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 50-32-17 - Power of eminent domain

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 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:
(1)
The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project financed with the assistance of the authority;
(2)
The construction, ownership, maintenance, or operation of any project, facility, or undertaking authorized by the authority and owned by a local government; or
(3)
Carrying out any of the powers expressly given in this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 2 - JURISDICTION (§§ 50-32-10 — 50-32-20) › Section 50-32-20 - Access to all books, records, and other information resources; assistance of personnel; use of facilities, vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 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:
(1)
Revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;
(2)
Guaranteed revenue bonds as authorized by this chapter;
(3)
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;
(4)
Moneys borrowed by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(5)
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
(6)
Such grants or contributions from persons, firms, corporations, or other entities as the authority may receive from time to time.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-32 - Guaranteed revenue bonds

(a)
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.
(b)
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.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 321,§ 50, eff. 5/12/2019.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-33 - Bonds are made securities

The bonds of the authority are made securities in which all public officials and bodies of the state and all counties and municipalities, all insurance companies and associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, and administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries and all other persons whatsoever, who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds are also made securities which may be deposited with and may be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all counties and municipalities for any purposes for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this state are now or hereafter may be authorized.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-34 - Pledge by the state

The State of Georgia does pledge to and agree with the owners of any bonds issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter that the state will not alter or limit the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with or for the benefit of the owners of bonds or in any way impair the rights and remedies of bond owners until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such owners, are fully met and discharged or funds for the payment of such are fully provided. The authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the state in any agreement with bond owners.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-35 - Applicability of Chapter 5 of Title 10

The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, known as the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008." No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required in this chapter shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized in this chapter; nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 528,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-36 - State immune from obligations or indebtedness created by authority

No bonds, notes, or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred by the authority, other than guaranteed revenue bonds, shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Georgia or of its agencies; nor shall any act of the authority in any manner constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state or its agencies or a cause of action against the state or its agencies; provided, however, the state, to the extent permitted by its Constitution, may guarantee payment of such bonds, notes, or other obligations as guaranteed revenue debt.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-37 - Legislative findings; bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority exempt from taxation

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of this authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state and that the authority is an institution of purely public charity and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this chapter. For such reasons the state covenants with the owners from time to time of the bonds, notes, and other obligations issued under this chapter that the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments imposed by the state or any of its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, or taxing districts upon any property acquired by the authority or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or leased by it to others, or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of any such property or on any income derived by the authority in the form of fees, recording fees, rentals, charges, purchase price, installments, or otherwise, and that the bonds, notes, and other obligations of the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state. The tax exemption provided in this chapter shall include an exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by the authority or for use by the authority.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 5,§ 1, eff. 4/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-38 - Issuance of bonds or other obligations subject to approval of commission

The issuance of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation or incurring of debt, public or otherwise, by the authority must be approved by the commission established by Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983 or its successor.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 3 - FUNDING (§§ 50-32-30 — 50-32-39) › Section 50-32-39 - Limitation of indebtedness

No bonded indebtedness of any kind shall be incurred by the authority or on behalf of the authority by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority at any time when the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements of the state for the then current fiscal year or any subsequent fiscal year for outstanding general obligation debt and guaranteed revenue debt, including the proposed debt and treating it as state general obligation debt or guaranteed revenue debt for purposes of calculating debt limitations under this Code section, and the highest aggregate annual payments for the then current fiscal year or any subsequent fiscal year of the state under all contracts then in force to which the provisions of the second paragraph of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of 1976 are applicable, exceed 7.5 percent of the total revenue receipts, less refunds of the state treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which any such debt is to be incurred.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 634,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 4 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (§§ 50-32-50 — 50-32-55) › Section 50-32-50 - Local government services approval and funding

(a)
Any local government which is within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction or which is within any county for which a special district has been otherwise activated pursuant to this chapter may provide, subject to the authorization of the authority as provided for in this chapter, within the territorial limits of the special district authorized by this chapter local government services consisting of land public transportation and air quality control, consistent with the terms of any authorizing resolution of the authority and, further, consistent with the regional plan or plans approved by the authority pursuant to its delegated powers if such plans are applicable to such local government's territory. In providing such local services in such special district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the local government shall utilize one or more of the funding mechanisms enumerated in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state for the purpose of funding, in whole or in part, only the local government services authorized by this chapter, and such services may be provided, in whole or in part, pursuant to a contract between one or more local governments within a special district activated pursuant to this chapter.
(b)
Projects and facilities for the provision of local government services through special districts authorized by this chapter shall be planned by the authority consistent with approved regional plans, where applicable, and may be designed, constructed, managed, operated, and funded by the authority in whole or in part.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 4 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (§§ 50-32-50 — 50-32-55) › Section 50-32-53 - Effect of failure to implement local government services on state and federal grants

(a)
No local government which, upon the activation of a special district created by this chapter, fails or refuses to plan, coordinate, and implement local government services in such special district as provided for in this chapter and authorized pursuant to a resolution of the authority shall be eligible for any state grant of any kind whatsoever except such grants as may be related directly to the physical and mental health, education, and police protection of its residents, nor shall any 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
be utilized for designation, improvement, funding, or construction of any land public transportation system or any part of the state highway system lying within the boundaries of such local government's jurisdiction, or for the nonsafety related maintenance of any land public transportation system, highway, road, or bridge operating or located within such local government's jurisdictional boundaries, nor shall such local government be permitted to receive federal grants or funds for any such purpose, unless such funds are within categories applicable to state-wide inspection or improvement required for compliance with federal law or regulation.
(b)
By resolution, the authority may restore eligibility for funding and receipt of grants denied pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section where such local government demonstrates to the satisfaction of the authority that it is taking or shall take appropriate action to cooperate with the authority.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 4 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (§§ 50-32-50 — 50-32-55) › Section 50-32-54 - Failure of local government to collect and remit amounts due to authority

(a)
In the event of a failure of any local government to collect and remit in full all amounts due to the authority and all amounts due to others, which involve the credit or guarantee of the authority or of the state, on the date such amounts are due under the terms of any bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation of the local government, it shall be the duty of the authority to notify the state treasurer who shall withhold all funds of the state and all funds administered by the state, its agencies, boards, and instrumentalities allotted to such local government, excluding funds for education purposes, until such local government has collected and remitted in full all sums due and cured or remedied all defaults on any such bond, revenue bond, note, or other obligation.
(b)
Nothing contained in this Code section shall mandate the withholding of funds allocated to a local government which would violate contracts to which the state is a party, the requirements of federal law imposed on the state, or judgments of any court binding the state.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 621,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 4 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (§§ 50-32-50 — 50-32-55) › Section 50-32-55 - Uninterrupted transit services

It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for uninterrupted transit services to the people of this state. The authority shall retain power to provide any such transit services provided as of July 1, 2018, until the Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Authority is able to provide such services or July 1, 2020, whichever date occurs first.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 409,§ 4-11, eff. 5/3/2018.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 5 - ALLOCATION OF FUNDS BY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (§ 50-32-60) › Section 50-32-60 - Department of Transportation's allocation of funds unaltered

The prohibition of expenditures or withholding of funds for public road or other public transportation purposes by the authority pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall not alter the Department of Transportation's budgeted or programmed allocation of state or federal funds among congressional districts pursuant to Code Section
32-5-30
.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 6 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER (§§ 50-32-70 — 50-32-71) › Section 50-32-70 - Chapter to be liberally construed

This chapter, being for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 32 - GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (§§ 50-32-1 — 50-32-71) › Article 6 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER (§§ 50-32-70 — 50-32-71) › Section 50-32-71 - [Repealed] Exemption of buses, motor vehicles, and rapid rail systems of the authority from motor carrier regulations

Repealed by 2018 Ga. Laws 409,§ 4-12, eff. 5/3/2018.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 632,§ II-26, eff. 7/1/2012.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 5,§ 2, eff. 4/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 34 - ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY (§§ 50-34-1 — 50-34-21) › Section 50-34-1 - Short title

(a)
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "OneGeorgia Authority Act."
(b)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Despite the overall prosperity of the State of Georgia, the economic prosperity and development of rural Georgia has lagged behind that of the urban areas of the state.
(2)
It is declared to be the public policy of this state to promote the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the rural citizens of the state through the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas and the enhancement of the infrastructures which accomplish that goal.
(3)
The public policies of this state as set forth in this Code section cannot be fully attained without the use of public financing and financial assistance, either direct or indirect; and such public financing can best be provided by the creation of a rural economic development authority having as its members certain public officers and officials whose attentions and efforts will thereby be focused on the prosperity of rural Georgia.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 34 - ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY (§§ 50-34-1 — 50-34-21) › Section 50-34-3 - Creation, membership of board of directors, power, and authority of OneGeorgia Authority

(a)
There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the OneGeorgia Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state, and not a state agency, and a public corporation performing an essential governmental function.
(b)
The board of directors of the authority shall consist of the Governor, who shall serve as chair of the authority; the Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve as co-vice chair of the authority; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as co-vice chair of the authority; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, who shall serve as secretary of the authority; the commissioner of community affairs; the commissioner of economic development; and the commissioner of revenue.
(c)
Except for the authorization of the issuance of bonds, the authority may delegate to the executive director such powers and duties as it may deem proper.
(d)
The Governor shall appoint an executive director of the authority whose compensation shall be fixed by the authority.
(e)
No part of the funds of the authority shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to its members or officers or other private persons, except that the authority shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to reimburse expenses incurred. In addition, the authority shall be authorized and empowered to make loans and grants, allocate credits, provide financial assistance, and otherwise exercise its other powers in furtherance of its corporate purposes. No such loans or grants or financial assistance shall be made to, no credits shall be allocated to, and no property shall be purchased or leased from or sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of to any member or officer of the authority in his or her individual capacity or by virtue of partnership or ownership of a for profit corporation. This subsection does not preclude loans or grants to, financial assistance or allocation of credit to, or purchase or lease from or sale, lease, or disposal of property to any subsidiary corporation of the authority.
(f)
The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, and, in connection therewith, Code Sections
45-15-13
through
45-15-16
shall be fully applicable.
Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 423,§ 5-2, eff. 5/7/2018.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 43, eff. 7/1/2004.