Georgia Administrative Code

(1) When contrary to the public interest and welfare, no bingo license shall be issued by the Director to: (a) Any organization as determined by the Director by reason of the organizations' business experience, financial standing, trade association, reputation in any community, m…

A nonprofit tax exempt organization may only conduct its bingo operations on premises of the following types: (a) Premises owned by such nonprofit tax exempt organization. (b) Premises leased from another nonprofit tax exempt organization, provided such premises are owned by a no…

After all bingo games involving prizes valuing $50 or more, the names and addresses of all persons winning prizes with a value of $50 or more, the amount of such prizes, and the number of each winning card shall be posted at the place where the bingo sessions are held and shall r…

(1) Except in accordance with the provisions of this Rule, no person may participate in or be involved in any way with the operation of an organization's bingo session unless: (a) He has been a regular, active member of the organization for at least three (3) months. Regular acti…

No organization shall participate in practice which reduces or alters the random chance aspect of the selection of a winner. (a) No modification shall be made to any bingo equipment used in the bingo games which alters or reduces the random chance to win. (b) Bingo cards shall be…

No licensee shall lend its name or identity to anyone for use, or allow the use of its name in a manner which results in false or misleading promotions, or advertisements of unlawful bingo games, or lend its name or identity for use by any individual, firm, association or corpora…

No person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be permitted to play any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any license issued under these regulations unless accompanied by an adult. No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be permitted to conduct or assist in the con…

No person or organization may receive any money or other consideration for salary, expense money, or any other fees for the operation of or assistance with regard to any bingo game, except that a maximum of $50 per day may be paid to each member of the licensed nonprofit tax exem…

It shall be unlawful to award prizes in excess of $1,500 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar day or $3,000 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week. It shall be unlawful to exceed such limit at any combination of locations operated by a s…

No licensee shall conduct more than one (1) bingo session during any one calendar day, and no session shall exceed five (5) hours in length. It shall be a violation of these rules for two or more nonprofit tax exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to OCGA § 16…

(1) A licensee that conducts or operates a bingo session shall maintain the following records for at least three (3) years from the date on which the bingo session is conducted. The records shall be maintained on the standard format prescribed by the Director. (a) An itemized lis…

(1) If a licensee has its license revoked, such organization shall not be eligible to reapply for another license for twelve (12) months to be computed from the date the license is surrendered to and received by the Bureau. (2) If a person is a member of more than two licensed or…

Any act which may be construed as a subterfuge to violate; and any effort to circumvent, the Act, or any of these rules and regulations shall be deemed a violation of the provision attempted to be circumvented or avoided.

One of the individuals listed by the organization on the bingo license must be present at all times during the operation of any bingo game.

It shall be a violation of the rules for any licensee to permit any person to engage in any illegal activity on the premises for which the license is issued.

A compliance form prescribed and provided by the Director, which identifies persons responsible for bingo operations and requires newly elected officers to review pertinent bingo documents, must be filed each year upon election of new officers and submitted within 15 days of the …

(1) Operation of Electronic Bingo Devices. (a) No Electronic Bingo Daubing System or any part thereof may be sold, leased, or otherwise furnished to any person in this state or used in the conduct of bingo for public play unless it has been approved by an independent gaming test …

(1) This chapter applies to chemical analysis of a person's blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining whether such person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs where such tests are required or authorized under the laws of this state. It does not apply to analysis…

(1) Pursuant to this chapter applicants for a permit to perform chemical analysis of a person's blood for alcohol content and report the results of such analysis as delineated in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-392 shall meet the following requirements: (a) Be employed by an entity that is accre…

(1) Applications for permits to perform chemical analyses of a person's blood or breath pursuant to this Chapter shall be on a form prescribed and approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and shall be submitted to the Division of Forensic Sciences, Implied Consent Section.…

(1) Permits to perform chemical analyses of a person's blood, urine, or breath pursuant to this Chapter will be issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Sciences, Implied Consent Section. (2) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Sci…

Permits issued by the Division of Forensic Sciences authorizing individuals to perform chemical analyses of a person's blood, urine, or breath pursuant to this Chapter shall be in a form approved by the Division of Forensic Sciences. Permits will indicate the individual approved …

(1) Reserved (2) All chemical tests on blood and/or urine not performed by Georgia Bureau of Investigation personnel must be performed on instruments approved by the Director of the Division of Forensic Sciences. Requests for approval of instruments to perform chemical testing of…

The fee charged for the withdrawal of a person's blood pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-55 and 40-6-392 shall not exceed the reasonable and customary charges for such service in the local medical community. All statements for such services shall be submitted to and paid by the j…

(1) The violation of any of the rules and regulations of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation promulgated under the provisions of the Uniform Rules of the Road by a permit holder shall constitute ground upon which the Director of the Division of Forensic Sciences may revoke such p…

(1) The date and time of the independent scientific examination shall be determined by mutual agreement between the independent examiner and the Division of Forensic Sciences Supervising Official(s) within the time limits set out in the applicable court order or written request o…

(1) Documentation provided by the Division of Forensic Sciences will be limited to: (a) Laboratory notes and records produced as a result of the examination/analysis of evidence submitted in the relevant case. (b) Analytical laboratory procedures of the Division of Forensic Scien…

(1) Evidence items will be provided for independent examination according to the following criteria: (a) All examination/analysis of evidence of a physiological nature requiring in excess of one eight-hour workday and all blood alcohol determinations shall be conducted at an outs…

(1) Evidence items or documentation will be provided using one of the following mechanisms: (a) Evidence items which are to be tested by an independent facility will be forwarded directly to that facility from the Division of Forensic Sciences using a method of transport which wi…

In order for a bona fide credentialed member of the press to view photographs or video of deceased persons who are dismembered, decapitated or mutilated or which include exposed genitalia of the deceased, the following procedure should be followed: 1. The member of the press requ…

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.5 requires the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) or its Designee to establish and maintain a database of purchase transaction information from Secondary Metals Recyclers (SMRs). The database will be accessible and searchable by law enforcement agencies and…

(1) The following words shall be defined within these procedures as set forth below: (a) Designee - vendor selected by the GBI to collect SMR transactions required by O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.5. (b) Secondary Metals Recycler (SMR) - any person who is engaged, from a fixed location or …

(1) Effective July 1, 2015, SMRs must submit information required by O.C.G.A. § 10-1-353(a) to the SMR Database. (2) The SMR must upload purchase transaction information to the SMR Database either by using the Designee's software or transferring files from its own point-of-sale s…

(1) SMRs using the Designee's or its own point-of-sale software for data submission must register one or more users to access and submit purchase transaction records to the SMR Database. When registering, the SMR must provide its business name and address and the name and email a…

(1) "Affected local governing authority" means any municipal governing authority when any part of such municipality is located within the service area and any county governing authority when any part of the unincorporated area of such county is located within the service area. (2…

A cable service provider or video service provider shall be subject to the following customer service standards, as set forth in 47 C.F.R. 76.309(c): (1) Cable System Office Hours and Telephone Availability. (a) The cable operator will maintain a local, toll-free or collect call …

(1) Required Information. (a) Each provider shall establish written procedures for: (1) receiving, acting upon and resolving subscriber complaints; and (2) crediting and refunding subscriber accounts in accordance with the provider's policies or Rule , whichever is greater. Compl…

(1) In the event that the provider fails to begin installation of service within the scheduled time period, unless otherwise excused, the subscriber is entitled to a credit equal to the charge for a standard installation. The appointment for a subsequent installation shall be res…

A provider shall not assess a late charge, penalty or interest on a billing statement or discontinue a subscriber's service solely due to non-payment of the disputed portion of a bill during the pendency of the complaint resolution process provided for in these rules.

All varieties of canola.

The entire State of Georgia.

(1) Research. (2) Promotion. (3) Education.

The extent of operation under the statutory authority shall be as determined by the Commission within the limitations of the statutory authority. The Commission shall have the right to determine the activities of the Commission and the expenditure of funds under any one or all of…

The term of operation under this Order shall be for a three year period beginning April 1, 1995, and ending March 31, 1998, unless extended as provided by law.

(1) The approval of this order shall be by referendum of the affected producers as authorized and provided by O.C.G.A. 2-8-23 paragraphs (3) and (5). (2) The approval shall be determined by the Commission at the close of such referendum period or provided by O.C.G.A. 2-8-23 parag…

In the event the Commission, after a public hearing, determines that a referendum shall be held, a thirty (30) day period shall be set during which time ballots shall be received. The Commission has the authority to declare this order approved upon the results of tabulation revea…

This Order shall apply to all producers of canola, including canola produced as seed and other types of oil seed rape for sale within and without this state.