The Act requires the Environmental Protection Division to compile and update an inventory of hazardous sites which list all the locations in Georgia where substantial amounts of hazardous waste have been dumped or released. The Act also sets forth disclosure requirements by owners of property contaminated with hazardous waste, and
The Act provides for the formation of limited liability companies. These hybrid companies enjoy the tax benefits of partnerships and the limited liability advantages of corporations. The Act further regulates various aspects of limited liability companies, such as their formation, management, finance, admission and withdrawal of members, dissolution, merger, derivative
The Act provides for a means of funding court-annexed or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs in every county. The Act enables counties to collect a sum not to exceed five dollars, in addition to other legal costs, for each civil action or case filed in one of the designated courts
The Act makes it unlawful to dump waste in places such as public highways, lakes or rivers, or private property. An individual who dumps waste, other than biomedical waste, hazardous waste, or hazardous substances, not in excess of 500 pounds or 100 cubic feet is guilty of a misdemeanor. If
The Act prohibits anyone from furnishing obscene materials through electronic means which would be harmful to minors. The Act provides that such obscene materials may include information stored in a computer, on a bulletin board, on floppy disks and other magnetic storage devices, or CD-ROM. A person convicted of violating
HB 47 provides guidelines for courts and law enforcement agencies in the use of wiretapping, eavesdropping and surveillance when a child under the age of eighteen years is a party to the recording. HB 139 provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously and intentionally intercept communications
The Act amends the general provisions regarding child custody proceedings. The Act provides that a court may, in its discretion, change the terms of custody on a temporary basis pending final judgment in a custody dispute. The Act also requires employers with seven or more employees to report the hiring
HB 677 allows administrative law judges to serve on the State Board of Workers' Compensation to review cases on appeal, provides for the issuance of experience modification worksheets to the insured, and establishes requirements to solicit membership in a workers' compensation self-insurance fund. HB 678 exempts independent contract
The Act clarifies the procedures used by cities and counties for the local adoption of zoning ordinances, and amends certain definitions in the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law. The Act eliminates any ambiguity as to the hearing and notice process which must be utilized by local governments.
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The Act authorizes commercial real estate brokers to execute liens on commercial real estate arising out of a listing or any other agreement for the management, sale, or lease of commercial real estate. The Act permits real estate brokers to commence civil actions to enforce such liens and provides for
The Act changes the requirements of the Georgia Best Evidence Rule relating to the admissibility of reproductions made in the regular course of business. The Act expands the scope of the rule by deleting the requirement that the image be nonerasable and that the reproduction be a permanent preservation of
SB 28 authorizes courts to require the installation of ignition interlock devices as a condition of probation for persons convicted of drunk driving twice within a five year period. HB 24 requires habitual violators and persons whose licenses have been suspended for DUI offenses to complete A DUI Alcohol or
The Act sets forth guidelines for the licensing and regulation of mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers by the state Department of Banking and Finance (Department). The Act calls for the Department to investigate mortgage companies and individual bankers applying for licenses and to review their lending practices before renewing licenses.
The Act prohibits a pharmacist from being required to release medical information about a patient, unless there is a written waiver by the patient or the patient's legal representative, a court order, or subpoena requiring release. Pharmacists releasing information pursuant to a waiver, court order, or subpoena are
The Act immunizes dental students from tort liability for acts or omissions in providing dental treatment as part of their academic curriculum. Medical facilities, academic institutions, and dentists overseeing the work of the dental treatment are not provided immunity. The Act exempts willful of wanton conduct from the immunity.
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The Act immunizes licensed physicians from civil liability for acts or omissions committed while providing physical examinations or serving as team doctors on a voluntary basis to amateur or nonprofessional athletes. Physicians guilty of willful of wanton acts or omissions do not receive immunity.
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