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Volume 5, Issue 1 (Fall 1988)

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Seat Belts: Require Use

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

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Hit and Run: Increase Penalty

The Act increases the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony for drivers who leave the scene of an accident in which serious bodily injury or death occurs. It also provides that a violation of this Code section constitutes a state violation, rather than a violation of a local ordinance.

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STATE GOVERNMENT Open Meetings: Revise Law

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

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PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Athlete Agents: Regulate

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

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TORTS Nuisance Actions: Exempt Certain Farming Activities

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

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STATE GOVERNMENT Public Records: Provide Definitions, Privileges, and Exemptions Relating to Inspection of Public Records

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

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