The Act empowers the governing authorities of municipal corporations to authorize the mayor to enter into contracts with public and private entities, involving property or facilities used for criminal justice purposes, on behalf of municipal corporations. Monetary, durational and population, limitations on the exercise of this power are provided.
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These two Acts provide for random drug testing of state employees involved in certain high-risk occupations, for the suspension of any state employee convicted of drug-related offenses, and for prescribed periods of ineligibility from state employment for applicants who have been convicted of drug-related offenses.
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The Act limits the responsibilities of local governments in regulating dangerous dogs. Changes to definitions make identification of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs easier. The Act places on dog owners the duty to register dogs annually, and to notify local officials if they move to a new jurisdiction within
The Act restricts the scope of the Used Car Dealers' Registration Act by excluding franchised motor vehicle dealers from the statutory definition of a used car dealer, from representation on the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers, and from used car dealer license and registration requirements
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The Act authorizes the creation of a State Seed Capital Fund which will provide capital to innovative businesses. the Act authorizes the Advanced Technology Development Center to manage the fund, subject to approval by the Georgia Board of Regents. The Act also permits the State to disburse funds to investment
Open meetings legislation, which was introduced during the 1989 session of the Georgia General Assembly, included: A proposed constitutional amendment which would have made all General Assembly sessions and committee meetings open to the public; a bill dealing with open meeting and records provisions of school disciplinary hearings; a bill
The Act specifies unlawful commodity activities and provides for investigation of violations by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State, or his appointee, is authorized to refer violators to appropriate law enforcement agencies and to order civil and criminal penalties.
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The Act requires that paid solicitors, fundraisers, and charitable organizations who plan to raise funds within the state of Georgia register with the Secretary of State. The Act provides penalties for failing to register, for filing misleading registrations, and for engaging in deceptive practices.
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The Act defines public records, provides procedures, and sets fees for obtaining access to public records. The Act provides that public disclosure shall not be required for certain records and specifically exempts from the Act records containing particular types of information. The Act provides for attorney's fees and
The Act substantially revises Georgia's &'s open meetings; law. The Act requires that notice of a meeting be sent to the legal organ of the county and be posted at the meeting place at lest twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting. An agenda of business
The Act allows the Georgia Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals to issue a discretionary stay of an agency decision revoking a medical or dental license.
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The Act requires disclosure to public employees of the hazardous chemicals and substances utilized in their workplace. A material safety data sheet is required for each hazardous substance. The Act creates the Hazardous Chemicals Advisory Council which assists the Department of Labor in preparing the Georgia Hazardous Chemical List and
The Act amends the Code relating to the powers and duties of notaries public to provide that the certification or signature of a notary public is not evidence of the notary's knowledge of the contents of the document with certain exceptions. July 1, 1987
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The Act amends the Georgia Business Corporation Code and the Professional Corporation Act by: establishing retention periods for original corporate documents filed with the Secretary of State and documents in microform; expanding grounds for revocation of corporate name reservations; redefining the term &"professional corporation&" to include
The Act amends the criminal code to give magistrates at commitment hearings the discretion to assess costs against persons who instigate unfounded or malicious prosecutions.
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