The Act adds a new Code section to the general provisions relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The new Code section provides that law enforcement agencies may submit substances, blood, or urine to the Division of Forensic Sciences for testing. It also requires that upon completion of the testing
This Resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to give the General Assembly authority to set mandatory minimum sentences and a sentence to life without parole for certain crimes. The proposed amendment would remove authority from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider persons serving these sentences for
Ending Georgia's participation in the Southeast Regional Banking Compact, the Act allows Georgia banks and bank holding companies to expand into any state that allows interstate banking and allows banks and bank holding companies from such states to expand into Georgia. The Act may be preempted, however, by
The Act provides a licensing exemption for certain addiction counselors who are certified by certain private associations. The Act also limits the scope of practice of exempted addiction counselors and restricts their activities to those conducted under the supervision of certified addiction counselors.
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The Act is a comprehensive revision of existing legislation providing compensation for crime victims. It changes certain definitions, adds new terms, and changes the powers of the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. The Act also provides for direct payments to victims or other claimants for certain losses or reimbursements, provides
For claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents in which there is multiple insurance coverage, the Act provides that one carrier may settle with the claimant by paying its policy limits and thereby release itself and its insured from further liability except to the extent other insurance coverage may apply.
The Act provides that when a bona fide purchaser has been in possession of real property for four years or personalty for two years, the property shall be discharged from the lien of any judgment against the seller or any predecessor in title.
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The Act provides guidelines for foreign limited liability partnerships transacting business in Georgia. The Act mandates certification with the Secretary of State as a means for providing service of process on foreign limited liability partnerships. Once a certificate is issued, a foreign limited liability partnership is authorized to transact business
The Act requires that as a condition of parole a person who has been convicted of certain sexual offenses give notice of his or her release to the superintendent of the public school district and the sheriff of the county where the parolee will reside. The Act also requires the
Act 1008 eliminates the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to do a criminal records check on habitual violators applying for a probationary license. Act 1209 tightens up Georgia Driving Under the Influence (DUD laws by changing the provisions relating to limited driving permits. These provisions include the issuance
The Act prohibits the waiver of disqualification of financially interested court reporters and requires disclosure by the reporter of the financial arrangement between the reporter and the party paying for the reporting services. The Act prohibits continuing contracts fro court reporting services. The Act also provides penalties for violations of
The Act requires Georgia public school teachers to conduct a period of quiet reflection not to exceed sixty seconds at the start of each school day. The moment of quiet reflection is not to be conducted as a religious service. The Act is not to be interpreted as precluding student-initiated
The General Assembly passed this resolution during its 1994 session, but the voters of Georgia must ratify the legislation in a statewide referendum in November 1994 in order for the resolution to become an amendment to the Georgia Constitution. The amendment gives the Georgia General Assembly full authority under the
The Act modifies the definition of the term designated health services within the Patient Self-Referral Act of 1993 to include durable medical equipment, home infusion therapy services, and home health care services. A transition period extending until January 1, 1995 is provided for those investment interests acquired before July 1,
