The Resolution proposed an amendment to the Georgia Constitution which would have clarified the waiver of sovereign immunity when a state agency provided liability insurance coverage. Sovereign immunity would be waived by the purchase of insurance which covered the agency itself, but only for claims which were included in the
The Act establishes a negligence standard for farmers who pollute the land, waters, air, or other resources of the state through application or use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides.
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The Act amends the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority Act by including within the definition of project the renovation of an existing waste treatment or disposal facility that provides for the treatment, storage, or disposal of any solid waste requiring special handling. The Act also adds a new provision which
The Act creates a cause of action against manufacturers or suppliers of asbestos for damage to real property. It also extends the statute of limitations for bringing such actions to July 1, 1990 but bars commencement of claims after that date.
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The Act requires that all property on which a landfill is or has been located be properly identified. It also requires the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to maintain certain landfill records. The Act mandates that deeds conveying an interest in land previously used as a
The Act amends the Code to decrease campaign contribution and financial disclosure filing requirements for certain public officers. The amendments reduce penalties for violations and permit candidates who do not have a campaign committee to fulfill the reporting requirements. Moreover, persons already holding public office but who do not intend
The Act comprises a comprehensive package of legislation relating to AIDS. In general, the Act provides procedures and standards for HIV testing in both the criminal and civil contexts; delineates the requirements for confidentiality and counseling regarding AIDS information; provides criminal sanctions for HIV-infected individuals who know they are infected
Together, the Acts strengthen the law relating to foreclosure fraud. SB 647 adds a new Code section making foreclosure fraud a felony. SB 648 amends the Fair Business Practices Act.
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The Act amends a 1987 law enjoined and found unconstitutional by a federal district court. The 1988 Act amends the 1987 law by deleting the provisions requiring an adult to accompany a minor seeking an abortion to the abortion facility, by providing alternative methods of verification of parental notification, and
The Act extensively revises provisions relating to actions by the administrator of the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975. The Act permits the administrator to issue cease and desist orders and to impose civil penalties. The Act provides additional court-imposed remedies, including restitution to injured consumers.
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The Act amends the Georgia Securities Act of 1973 to provide for the regulation of the investment advisory industry by requiring the registration of investment advisers and investment adviser representatives. The Act further provides for examinations; registration and renewal fees; the refusal, denial, and revocation of registration; bonds; the keeping
The Acts broaden the category of protected persons, reduce the standard for issuance of a temporary protective order, ease provisions in state licensing requirements for family violence shelters, and promote training of law enforcement officers in handling domestic violence cases.
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