The Act implements a good neighbor policy by requiring that a county obtain approval from a neighboring county before constructing a solid waste disposal site within one-half mile of the county line. Initially, the Act will apply only to counties with a population of at least 350,000 but in
The Act provides statutory authority for current practices of trust companies relating to managed accounts, fees charged in connection with those accounts, and disclosure of such fees.
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The Act amends the Code by granting to publicly owned corporations an insurable interest in their directors, officers, and employees, permitting employers to deduct as business expenses premiums paid for employees' term life insurance.
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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 clarifies which farming activities are protected against nuisance actions arising from urban sprawl. In addition, expansion and technological improvement of existing facilities are protected from nuisance actions. Finally, the Act contains a provision which prevents this right to farm"; law from being used as a shield for
The Act adds a new Code section prohibiting the use of automatic dialing equipment or the use of the United States mail to solicit telephone calls to ‘976’ numbers.
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The Act creates the Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission to administer the registration of athlete agents and to promulgate rules and standards of conduct. The Act requires disclosure of professional qualifications, training, and experience and allows denial of registration for certain reasons. The Act also requires a $100,000 surety
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 gives the Public Service Commission discretion to deregulate and detariff telecommunications services where competition for those services exists within the same geographic area.
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The Act requires the Tax Commissioner or collector to provide thirty-days'; written notice to a taxpayer that an execution will be issued if delinquent taxes are not paid. The Act also provides that a third party, other than a tax official or employee, may pay the tax and receive
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 requires occupants of the front seat of a passenger vehicle to wear seat belts. Exceptions are provided for occupants of certain vehicles, such as vehicles used for delivery purposes. Failure to wear a seat belt is not permitted as evidence in civil negligence actions, nor may the failure
The Act authorizes the owner of personal property to bring a civil action, subsequent to a written demand for payment, to recover damages from any person who willfully damages or steals that property. The Act prohibits bringing a civil action when payments are made in accordance with the written demand
The Act raises the standard of care applied to executors and trustees who make investments for others; the prudent man handling his own investments standard is changed to one of a prudent trustee handling the investments of others. The Act also permits trustees to consider individual investments in the context
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
