Placing of signage

(a) The Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place signs in this state at film and television production sites determined by the Department of Economic Development and approved by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this article. (b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be deemed or construed to prevent local governing authorities or private associations and organizations from placing signs or otherwise indicating the location of the film or television production sites in this state, provided that the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the acquisition or construction of such signs for film or television production location sites. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute concerning the improvement of land held in fee simple by the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to expend state funds, subject to appropriations, for construction, placement, and maintenance of the signs indicating the film or television production locations designated by the department. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-115, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417; Ga. L. 2019, p. 919, § 16-1/HB 553. 50-7-116. Liability for injury to person or property caused by act or failure to act of other persons using premises. (a) Any person who goes upon or through the premises, including, but not limited to, lands, waters, and private ways, of another with or without permission to sightsee, or for any other purpose, without the payment of monetary consideration, or with the payment of monetary consideration directly or indirectly on his or her behalf by an agency of the state or federal government, is not thereby entitled to any assurance that the premises are safe for such purpose. The owner of such premises does not assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using such premises. 681 50-7-125 (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as affecting the existing case law of Georgia regarding liability of owners or possessors of premises with respect to business invitees in commercial establishments or to invited guests, nor shall this Code section be construed so as to affect the attractive nuisance doctrine. In addition, nothing in this Code section shall excuse the owner or occupant of premises from liability for injury to persons or property caused by the malicious or illegal acts of the owner or occupant. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-116, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417. 50-7-117. Rules and regulations.