The Act amends certain Code sections to require that tobacco manufacturers who (a) plan to sell cigarettes in Georgia and (b) did not sign the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement must certify with the state that they have paid into an escrow fund an amount proportional to their market share in
The "Act amends the 'Georgia Fair Lending Act' by revising certain definitions including 'annual percentage rate,' 'creditor,' 'home loan,' and 'points and fees.' The Act changes the limitations on late payment charges, clarifies when a home loan refinancing transaction
The Act amends four sections of Title 20 and adds two new sections. Section 1 of the Act allows the Georgia Board of Education more flexibility in paying fees for advances placement tests. Section 2 provides more flexibility regarding school funding. Section 3 addresses the way in which Georgia'
The Act delineates between the situation in which there is a deprived child and the situation in which there is an unruly child or delinquent child so that they will not be treated the same under the law. Further, the Act provides that where there is a non-adjudication of a
The Act allows the Governor to declare a state of emergency in the event of a terrorist attack with biological weapons or other public health emergency. Such a declaration would trigger a comprehensive response plan, to be developed by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources
The Act creates a new Code section to require that, beginning December 31, 2001, the State must provide landscape plans to retain or replace trees on certain development sites.
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The Act provides for certain technical corrections and modifications to Georgia's income tax and sales and use tax laws. The Act also contains provisions relating to the proper administration of revenue and taxation. The Act revises and clarifies the level of tax liability for limited liability partnerships and
The Act allows natural gas customers to change marketers at least once a year without paying a service charge. The Act limits deposit amounts a marketer may require from customers and provides for deposit refunds once certain conditions are met. The Act places the Public Service Commission (PSC) in charge
The Act changes the provisions related to sexual offender registration requirements that apply to certain sex offenders, including making registration requirements applicable to persons sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to first offenders; making registration requirements applicable to persons who plead nolo contendre to
The Act, called the "Georgia Minimum Wage Law," increases the minimum wage paid by employers to all covered employees. The increase from $3.25 per hour to $5.15 per hour brings the state minimum wage in line with the current federal minimum wage. The Act also adds
The Act, called the "Registered Nurse First Assistance Consumer Act," amends the Code sections 33-24-59 by adding new subsection 33-24-59.9. The Act provides for the consistent reimbursement of registered nurse first assistants acting as independent contractors for their services performed in interoperative care. The Act further provides
The Act was adopted to encourage the widespread distribution and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by lay persons in emergency situations involving a person in cardiac arrest. The Act regulates the use of AEDs by law rescuers in such emergencies. The Act also provides immunity from civil liability to
The Act eliminates the nonpartisan primary for state and county officials and provides that candidates will be elected in a nonpartisan election held in conjunction with the general primary. The Act allows for the outer envelope of absentee ballots to be opened before the polls close on election day, and
The Act known as the "Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Act," creates the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan which operates by way of a program of Trust Agreements and Savings Trust Accounts. The Act provides for a board of directors of the Plan and its membership, powers, duties,
The Act provides for the creation of a centralized database for Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), to be maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) in consultation with the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. The registry will be linked to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Network and made available
The Act provides for a penalty of five to ten years imprisonment, and a fine of $2500 to $10,000, for the crimes of pimping, pandering, and solicitation of sodomy when these crimes involve the prostitution of persons under the age of eighteen. The Act also provides for a penalty
