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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-1 - Department created

There is created as a part of the executive branch of the state government the Department of Economic Development.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 29, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-2 - Commissioner; appointment; duties; personnel

(a)
There is created the office of commissioner of economic development, who shall be executive office and administrative head of the department. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Economic Development. The compensation of the commissioner shall be fixed by the board. The commissioner shall assist the board in the performance of its duties, powers, and authority, and jurisdiction as the board shall provide. The commissioner shall receive expenses, including mileage, as do other state officials and employees.
(b)
The board is authorized to designate an assistant commissioner, a deputy commissioner to be known as the deputy commissioner for Rural Georgia, and such other employees as are necessary to carry out and effectuate this chapter.
(c)
The commissioner is further authorized and empowered to reimburse authorized personnel of the department for the actual cost incurred in the pursuit of official business for all meals, taxis, parking, and the rental of automobiles when the use of such vehicles is less expensive or more efficient than other commercial transportation.
Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 300,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 30, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-4 - Policy-making function of board

The board shall be the policy-determining body for the department and shall have the duties, powers, authority, and jurisdiction provided in this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-5 - Compensation and expenses of board members

The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to receive actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. The expenses, including mileage, shall be paid on the same basis as for other state officials and employees.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-6 - Board operations

The board shall adopt procedures for its own operation and for the transaction of business including, but not limited to, setting a quorum for meetings and for the transaction of business; setting meeting dates, times, and places; and calling meetings.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-7 - Duties and powers of board generally

The board shall have the following duties and powers:
(1)
To investigate, study, and undertake ways and means of promoting and encouraging the prosperous development and protection of the legitimate interest and welfare of Georgia business, industry, and commerce within and outside the state;
(2)
To make and prepare plans and establish long-term policies for the promotion, establishment, development, and expansion of commerce and industry in the state;
(3)
To promote and encourage the location, establishment, and development of new businesses and industries within the state and the development and expansion of businesses and industries now or hereafter located in the state;
(4)
To promote and encourage the establishment, maintenance, development, and expansion of markets for the products of Georgia business, industry, and agriculture;
(5)
To promote and encourage the use of the commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities and resources of the state by persons, businesses, and industries located within or outside the state; and particularly to promote and encourage the expansion and development of industries processing or using agricultural, timber, timber products, and natural resources of the state;
(6)
To establish, develop, and maintain an effective business information service, both for the direct assistance of business and industry of the state and for the encouragement of industries outside the state to use commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities within the state;
(7)
To promote and encourage the establishment, development, and maintenance of commerce and trade between this state and other states and foreign countries; to plan for the removal of, and to devise and put into operation ways and means of removing, trade barriers of any kind which in any way hamper, burden, restrict, or interfere with the free flow of commerce and trade between this state and other states; and
(8)
To plan and conduct a program of information and publicity designed to attract tourists, visitors, and other interested persons from outside the state to this state and also to encourage and coordinate the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state for the same purposes.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-9 - Board to recommend improvements for business conditions

The board shall make, from time to time, written recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning the improvement of conditions under which business, industry, and agriculture are carried on in the state and the elimination of any restrictions or burdens imposed by law or otherwise which adversely affect or retard the legitimate development and expansion of commerce, business, industry, trade, or agriculture in the state.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-10 - Authorization for board to accept grants and gifts

The board may accept grants and gifts from the federal government; the state government; any county, municipal, or local government; any board, bureau, commission, agency, or establishment of any such government; any other organization, public or private; and any individual or groups of individuals.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-11 - Use by board of accepted grants or gifts

All funds received by the board from grants or gifts made to and accepted by the board pursuant to Code Section
50-7-10
shall be used by the board to pay the expenses and costs of the operation of the department.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-11.1 - Authority for board to administer and disperse funds

In the event the board accepts grants and gifts from the federal government pursuant to Code Section
50-7-10
, the board shall also have the authority to administer and disperse those funds for any and all purposes of this article in a manner consistent with the terms of the grant or gift and other applicable laws, the provisions of Code Section
50-7-11
notwithstanding.
Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 289,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 186,§ 2A, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 219,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-13 - Revenue from vending machine sales to offset maintenance costs

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at welcome centers and tourist centers shall be utilized by the Department of Economic Development to offset the cost of maintenance of all welcome centers and tourist centers and litter pickup in these areas. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at safety rest areas shall be utilized by the Department of Transportation to offset the cost of maintenance of all safety rest areas and litter pickup in these areas.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 34, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-15 - Expenditures for meals and expenses of persons seeking to locate business, industry, or tourist facilities in state

The Department of Economic Development, in order to make Georgia competitive with other states in securing new business, industry, and tourism, is authorized to expend available funds for the business meals and incidental expenses of bona fide industrial prospects and other persons who attend any meeting at the request of the department to discuss the location or development of new business, industry, or tourism within the state. All such expenditures shall be verified by vouchers showing the date, place, purpose, and persons for whom such expenditures were made. The state auditor shall conduct an audit of such expenditures at least every six months.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 36, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-16 - Acquisition and conveyance of property by department

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Acquire" means the obtaining of a fee simple interest in real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, court order, and exchange.
(2)
"Lease" means a written instrument under the terms and conditions of which one party out of its own estate grants and conveys to another party or parties an estate for years retaining a reversion in itself after such grant and conveyance.
(3)
"Person" means any individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public, or public service corporation; association; authority; fiduciary; governmental body, instrumentality, or other organization of the state; county of the state; municipal corporation of the state; political subdivision of the state; governmental subdivision of the state; and any other legal entity doing business in the state.
(4)
"Project" means a facility to be used in conjunction with trade, commerce, industry, manufacturing, or tourism in the state.
(5)
"Rental agreement" means a written instrument the terms and conditions of which create the relationship of landlord and tenant. Under such relationship no estate passes out of the landlord and the tenant has only usufruct.
(b)
The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire real property and to construct, operate, and maintain such projects as are beneficial to the development of industry, trade, and tourism and to create economic and employment opportunities in the state. The department is authorized, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to enter into agreements to lease, rent, or convey the real property of any such project with any person in order to accomplish such goals and upon such other terms and conditions as the department may determine to be necessary or convenient for such substantial public benefit and such consideration as may be determined by the department to be fair and equitable to the state under all the circumstances in accordance with the provisions of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to gratuities. Subject to such principles, any such lease or rental agreement may be for and in consideration of a minimum of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or portion thereof paid in kind to the Office of the State Treasurer and may arrange for the conveyance of such land for a fixed price, provided that such property be held, constructed, operated, maintained, expanded, or improved by the grantee and its successors and assigns consonant with the purposes of the project and other requirements of the department.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 621,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 567, § 2, eff. 5/12/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-18 - Disposition of assets of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame

The department shall receive all assets, excluding all real property and statues, of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board. The department shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of such board and authority. The department is substituted as a party to any contract, agreement, lease, or other obligation and is responsible for performance as if it had been the original party and is entitled to all benefits and rights of enforcement by any other parties to such contracts, agreements, leases, or other obligations. The statues owned or controlled by the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame shall be transferred by the department no later than January 1, 2011, to Augusta, Georgia, for public use by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 547,§ 2, eff. 6/4/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-19) › Section 50-7-19 - [Multiple versions] [Eligibility to receive economic development incentive]

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Economic development incentive" means the statutory and discretionary incentives authorized by the state pursuant to Code Sections
48-7-40.24
,
50-8-8
, and
50-34-1
through
50-34-19
.
(2)
"Employee" means an individual who performs services for an employer for wages that are subject to withholding requirements under
26 U.S.C. Section 3402
.
(3)
"Employer" means a person or entity that voluntarily pursues an economic development incentive and enters into an agreement with the state for the purpose of receiving such incentive.
(4)
"Labor organization" has the same meaning as defined in
29 U.S.C. Section 152
.
(5)
"Personal contact information" means an employee's home address, home or personal cell phone number, or personal email address.
(6)
"Project" means the activity or enterprise for which an employer receives an economic development incentive.
(7)
"Secret ballot election" means a process conducted by an agent of the National Labor Relations Board in which an employee casts a secret ballot for or against labor organization representation.
(8)
"Subcontractor" means an individual or entity that has contracted with an employer to perform work or provide services.
(b)
To be eligible to receive an economic development incentive, an employer shall not, with respect to any work or service for the employer for which the economic development incentive is to be based:
(1)
Voluntarily grant recognition rights for the employer's employees solely and exclusively on the basis of signed labor organization authorization cards if the selection of a bargaining representative may instead be conducted through a secret ballot election;
(2)
Voluntarily disclose an employee's personal contact information to a labor organization, or a third party acting on behalf of a labor organization, without the employee's prior written consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law; or
(3)
Require a subcontractor to engage in activities prohibited in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.
(c)
An employer that engages in any activity prohibited by subsection (b) of this Code section in the performance of a project shall repay any and all economic development incentives received over the life of such project.
(d)
This Code section shall not apply to any agreement between the state and an employer executed prior to January 1, 2025.
Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 418,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 2 - PROMOTION OF MARINE RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES (§ 50-7-30) › Section 50-7-30 - Purpose of article; authority of department

The principal activities of the Department of Economic Development under this article are to promote participation in and arrange for the location of marine research and industrial activities. The department may delegate to its officers, agents, and employees such duties as it may deem proper to carry out the purposes of this article. The department may contract with any department, board, or agency of the state, local, or federal government; the University System of Georgia or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with the purposes of this article.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 37, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 3 - GEO. L. SMITH II GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER (§§ 50-7-40 — 50-7-41) › Section 50-7-40 - Construction, operation, and improvement of project

The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve a project as such term is defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section
10-9-3
, including each of the facilities described in such paragraph, for the purpose of promoting trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within this state for the public good and general welfare and, without limitation of the foregoing, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to acquire land for such purposes.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 38, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 3 - GEO. L. SMITH II GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER (§§ 50-7-40 — 50-7-41) › Section 50-7-41 - Lease of property to authority

In addition to its authority and duties provided under Code Section
10-9-5
, the department shall have the authority with the approval of the State Properties Commission to lease any improved or unimproved land or other property acquired by it under Code Section
50-7-40
to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority for a term not to exceed 50 years but upon such other terms and conditions as the department may determine necessary or convenient. Any such lease shall be for and in consideration of $1.00 annually for each calendar year or portion thereof paid in kind to and receipted for by the Office of the State Treasurer and in further consideration of the reasonable compliance by the authority with the requirement that such property be held, constructed, operated, maintained, expanded, or improved for the purposes for which the department was authorized to acquire such property. It is determined that such consideration is good and valuable and sufficient consideration for such lease and in the interest of the public welfare of the State of Georgia and its citizens.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 621,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 4 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL AND MARITIME TRADE CENTER (§§ 50-7-50 — 50-7-55) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 50-7-50 — 50-7-51) › Section 50-7-50 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Department" means the Department of Economic Development.
(2)
"Local government" means, individually or in combination, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, or any development authority of either or both.
(3)
"Project" means a comprehensive convention and trade center, suitable for multipurpose use for housing trade shows; conventions; cultural, political, musical, educational, entertainment, athletic, or other events; for displaying exhibits of Georgia's counties, municipalities, industries, and attractions; and for promoting the maritime, transportation, coastal, agricultural, historical, natural, and recreational resources of the State of Georgia, including all facilities necessary or convenient to such purpose, regardless of whether such facilities are contiguous, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following facilities: exhibit halls; auditoriums; theaters; restaurants and other facilities for the purveying of foods, beverages, publications, souvenirs, novelties, and goods and services of all kinds, whether operated or purveyed directly or indirectly through concessionaires, licensees or lessees, or otherwise; parking facilities and parking areas in connection therewith; meeting room facilities, including meeting rooms providing for simultaneous translation capabilities for several languages; related lands, buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and personalty appurtenant or convenient to the foregoing; and extension, addition, and improvement of such facilities.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 353,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 569, § 39, eff. 7/1/2004.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 5 - CIVIL WAR COMMISSION (§§ 50-7-60 — 50-7-64) › Section 50-7-60 - Civil War Commission created

There is created the Civil War Commission, hereafter referred to as the commission, to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of the structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period of our common heritage.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 455,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 5 - CIVIL WAR COMMISSION (§§ 50-7-60 — 50-7-64) › Section 50-7-62 - Commission assigned to Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only

The commission is assigned to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes only. The commissioner of economic development shall appoint personnel within the Department of Economic Development to facilitate the functions of the commission.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 455,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 5 - CIVIL WAR COMMISSION (§§ 50-7-60 — 50-7-64) › Section 50-7-63 - Acquisition of lands within boundaries of Civil War battlefields for public access; maintenance, protection, and interpretation of sites

(a)
Within the boundaries of Civil War battlefields as provided in the State of Georgia Civil War Sites Heritage Plan, the commission may, with the consent of the owner, acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange lands and interest in Civil War battlefields and memorials together with lands and interest in lands necessary to provide adequate public access to the battlefields and memorials.
(b)
The commission may make funds available, subject to appropriations for such purpose, for the maintenance, protection, and interpretation of the battlefields and memorials which may be subject to agreements as provided in Code Section
50-7-61
.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 455,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 5 - CIVIL WAR COMMISSION (§§ 50-7-60 — 50-7-64) › Section 50-7-64 - Appointment of commission

(a)
(1)
The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows:
(A)
The Governor shall appoint five members;
(B)
The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and
(C)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members.
(2)
Members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment; provided, however, that with respect to the initial appointments, each appointing authority provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall appoint two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms, and one member for a four-year term. The members shall be representative of all of the geographic areas of the state and shall be selected from the state at large with special consideration given to the appointment of persons associated with those groups or organizations with a demonstrated interest in Civil War history and the preservation of associated sites.
(b)
All successors shall be appointed in the same manner as original appointments. Vacancies in office shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary. No vacancy on the commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the commission.
(c)
The members of the commission shall receive a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section
45-7-21
; and the members of the commission shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such.
(d)
The commission shall file an annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly containing a summary of the accomplishments of the commission during the preceding year and the plans of the commission for the following year.
(e)
No state funds shall be expended for the purposes of the commission unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 455,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 6 - AGRICULTURAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS (§ 50-7-70) › Section 50-7-70 - Legislative findings; definitions; criteria and application process; fee; directional road signs; rules and regulations

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Agricultural tourist attractions provide unique opportunities for tourists to enjoy Georgia's resources; and
(2)
Agricultural tourist attractions provide an impact on Georgia's economy and a substantial benefit to Georgia.
(b)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Agricultural tourist attraction" means any agricultural based business providing on-site attractions to tourists that meet the criteria set out by the Department of Agriculture.
(2)
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture.
(3)
"Directional signs" shall have the meaning provided in paragraph (4) of Code Section
32-6-71
.
(c)
The Department of Agriculture shall:
(1)
Develop criteria and an application process to determine what constitutes an agricultural tourist attraction; and
(2)
Maintain a registry of approved agricultural tourist attractions.
(d)
Entities wishing to be recognized by the department as an agricultural tourist attraction shall submit an application to the department with a one-time application fee of not less than $300.00.
(e)
Upon approval by the department as an agricultural tourist attraction and at the request of the applicant, the department shall, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, take the appropriate steps to place directional signs along roads in the direct proximity of the agricultural tourist attraction to direct passing traffic to the agricultural tourist attraction.
(f)
The department and the Department of Transportation shall create rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing this Code section.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 353,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-92, eff. 5/12/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 8,§ 50, eff. 4/14/2009.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 467,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 7 - "MADE IN GEORGIA" PROGRAM (§ 50-7-80) › Section 50-7-80 - Legislative findings; creation of "Made in Georgia" program

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
The State of Georgia substantially benefits from the consumption of goods and products manufactured in Georgia; and
(2)
The State of Georgia could further substantially benefit from creating public awareness of the importance of choosing Georgia's goods and products whenever possible.
(b)
The Department of Economic Development shall create and implement a "Made in Georgia" program promoting goods and products manufactured in Georgia. This program shall:
(1)
Showcase and promote goods and products manufactured in Georgia;
(2)
Inform Georgians of the diverse manufacturing sector within this state; and
(3)
Provide educational outreach efforts to bring the science of manufacturing into the classroom and emphasize the significant contributions Georgia companies make to the economy and quality of life in Georgia.
(c)
The Department of Economic Development shall create and maintain a website informing the public of Georgia manufacturers and their goods and products. All state governmental entities that maintain websites shall cooperate with the Department of Economic Development to include a link to the website created pursuant to this subsection, provided that the Department of Economic Development determines that such link is appropriate and is in the best interest of the state.
(d)
Companies shall be required to manufacture a minimum of 50 percent of its product or good within the boundaries of the state of Georgia to qualify for inclusion to the provisions of this Code section.
(e)
The Department of Economic Development may adopt any rules and regulations that it finds necessary to properly implement this Code section.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 158,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 475,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 8 - INNOVATION IN GEORGIA (§§ 50-7-90 — 50-7-91) › Section 50-7-90 - Definitions

As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
"Innovation" means the use or incorporation of a new idea, a new or emerging technology, or a new use of existing technology to address a problem, provide a benefit, or otherwise offer a product or service.
(2)
"Innovative product or service" means a product or service that includes an innovation.
(3)
"Startup" means an entity that:
(A)
Once it is operational, intends to:
(i)
Offer an innovative product or service as its principal function;
(ii)
Be registered as a business entity in Georgia; and
(iii)
Have its principal place of business in Georgia; and
(B)
Was created or developed by one or more individuals who have never owned, directly or indirectly, more than 25 percent of any business that has had more than $100,000.00 in gross receipts in a single year.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 161,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Repealed and reserved by 2018 Ga. Laws 289,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 186,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 8 - INNOVATION IN GEORGIA (§§ 50-7-90 — 50-7-91) › Section 50-7-91 - Reserved

Repealed and reserved by 2018 Ga. Laws 289,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 625,§ 50, eff. 5/3/2016.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 186,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-110 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Film and Television Trail Act."
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-111 - Purpose

In order to acknowledge the increasing production of films and television in this state, in order to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of the film and television industry in Georgia, and in order to provide public interest and enjoyment in visiting and viewing the location sites of films and television productions made in Georgia, a trail shall be developed to provide an opportunity for the public to be aware of these locations and visit film and television location sites throughout this state. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide for a Georgia Film and Television Trail.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-112 - "Trail" defined

As used in this article, the term "trail" means the Georgia Film and Television Trail provided for in this article.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-113 - Duties and responsibilities of Department of Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development shall have the responsibility of creating and developing a Georgia Film and Television Trail. In carrying out such responsibilities, it shall be the duty of the department to identify and plan the trail, to acquire or otherwise gain control over or rights to the use of the necessary land for the signs to identify the locations of certain film and television productions that the department determines are of interest to the general public and to work with the Department of Transportation to design appropriate signs. For the purpose of carrying out its primary duties as provided in this article, the department shall be authorized to exercise any powers heretofore provided by law for the department, except for the powers of eminent domain.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-114 - Policies

The department shall be guided by the following policies in creating and administering the Georgia Film and Television Trail:
(1)
A balanced system of locations throughout the state should be sought;
(2)
Assistance and encouragement should be provided for local governments in the development of the trail;
(3)
The advice, cooperation, and assistance of other state agencies, local governments and agencies thereof, and private associations and organizations should be sought in developing and maintaining the signs;
(4)
The trail should be planned, constructed, and maintained on a long-term basis, and in connection therewith long-term control of the signs and marking of the trail; and
(5)
A program for the publicity and education of the public on the existence of the trail should be established.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-115 - Placing of signage

(a)
The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place signs in this state at film and television production sites determined by the Department of Economic Development and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article.
(b)
Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from placing signs or otherwise indicating the location of the film or television production sites in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such signs for film or television production location sites.
(c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute concerning the improvement of land held in fee simple by the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to expend state funds, subject to appropriations, for construction, placement, and maintenance of the signs indicating the film or television production locations designated by the department.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 296,§ 16-1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-116 - Liability for injury to person or property caused by act or failure to act of other persons using premises

(a)
Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his or her behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises.
(b)
Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 9 - GEORGIA FILM AND TELEVISION TRAIL ACT (§§ 50-7-110 — 50-7-117) › Section 50-7-117 - Rules and regulations

The Department of Economic Development is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this article.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 398,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE, AND TOURISM (§§ 50-7-1 — 50-7-120) › Article 10 - [ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT OF JOINT DEFENSE COMMISSION] (§ 50-7-120) › Section 50-7-120 - [Administration and support of activities of Georgia Joint Defense Commission]

The Department of Economic Development is authorized to administer and support the activities of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 481,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 349, § 2/SB 395, effective July 1, 2018.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-301) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-18) › Section 50-8-1 - Creation and continuation of department

The Department of Community Affairs is created as a department of the executive branch of state government. The Department of Community Affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist as a department of the executive branch of state government in accordance with this article. From and after July 1, 1989, the Department of Community Affairs shall have the duties, responsibilities, functions, power, and authority set forth in this article and otherwise provided by law.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-301) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-18) › Section 50-8-5 - Commissioner; powers

(a)
The office of the commissioner of community affairs, as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. The commissioner shall be the department head, whose duties shall include serving as the department's chief executive officer and administrative head. The commissioner serving immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to serve as commissioner at the pleasure of the board. Thereafter the commissioner shall be appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall establish the compensation for the commissioner limited by any amount that may be specified in the appropriations Act.
(b)
The commissioner shall have and may exercise the following power and authority:
(1)
The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any local government services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;
(2)
The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any local government services, to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures for coordinated and comprehensive planning, or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the department is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the department is authorized by law to exercise;
(3)
The power and authority to certify, from time to time, municipalities and counties as qualified local governments, which certification shall not be unreasonably withheld; and
(4)
The power and authority to assist the board in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-301) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-18) › Section 50-8-6 - Divisions, sections, and offices of department

The department shall be divided into such divisions, sections, or offices as may be necessary from time to time. All divisions, sections, or offices in existence immediately prior to July 1, 1989, shall continue to exist in accordance with this article. Thereafter, divisions, sections, and offices shall be abolished, reorganized, or established from time to time by the commissioner and as otherwise specified by law. The commissioner shall appoint such directors, deputies, and assistants as may be necessary to manage such divisions, sections, and offices. Such positions shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section
45-20-2
.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 630,§ 2-101, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 155,§ 2, eff. 5/5/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-301) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-18) › Section 50-8-7.2 - Ratification of department standards and procedures by General Assembly

The initial minimum standards and procedures promulgated by the department pursuant to Code Section
50-8-7.1
shall be submitted by the department to the General Assembly at the next regular session following July 1, 1989, and shall become effective only when ratified by joint resolution of the General Assembly. The power of the department to promulgate such initial minimum standards and procedures shall be deemed to be dependent upon such ratification. Any subsequent amendments or additions to the initial minimum standards and procedures promulgated by the department pursuant to Code Section
50-8-7.1
shall be promulgated in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 50 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 50-1-1 — 50-40-84) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-301) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 50-8-1 — 50-8-18) › Section 50-8-7.3 - Solid waste management program; Georgia Clean and Beautiful Advisory Committee and Interagency Council on Solid Waste Management

The department shall perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise the power and authority described in this Code section. The department shall establish a solid waste management education program in the state. Such program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
(A)
The establishment of a Georgia Clean and Beautiful Advisory Committee that shall assist the department in developing, coordinating, and implementing efforts to educate the citizens of the state on methods of solid waste management.
(B)
The advisory committee shall consist of no more than 30 members, who shall be appointed by the Governor and be representative of state and local government; business and industry; community, environmental, and civic organizations; the news media; educators; and other areas as the Governor may deem appropriate.
(C)
Members of the advisory committee are authorized to receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from such funds as may be appropriated for such purposes and within such limits as may be established by the department; and
(2)
(A)
The establishment of an Interagency Council on Solid Waste Management that shall be chaired by the commissioner and shall consist of representatives from departments and agencies within state government that have responsibilities or activities relating to solid waste.
(B)
The council shall serve as a forum for gathering and sharing information on solid waste management as well as for developing and initiating activities within state government relating to solid waste management and shall provide advice and assistance to the Georgia Clean and Beautiful Advisory Committee and its educational programs.