Exemptions. Administration of chapter. Enforcement of chapter; investigations; subpoenas; cooperation with Attorney General, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. Prohibited acts. Penalties; cease and desist orders; injunctions; restitution; appointment and powers of receiver; subpoenas. Recovery of damages; class actions. Venue. Hearings; notice; powers and orders of the Secretary of State. [Effective until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeals. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeals by petition for review. Service of process. Applicability of “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.” Immunity. Burden of proof on persons claiming exemption or exception; certified copies; certificate of compliance or noncompliance. Provisions of chapter govern criminal or civil proceedings. Violations of chapter. current chapter. The former chapter consisted of Code Sections 43-17-1 through 43-17-14, 43-17-14.1, and 43-17-15 through 43-17-19 and was based on Ga. L. 1962, p. 496, Ga. L. 1963, p. 482, Ga. L. 1980, p. 335, Ga. L. 1981, Ex. Sess., p. 8, Ga. L. 1982, p. 922, Ga. L. 1986, p. 1465, Ga. L. 1987, p. 191, and Ga. L. 1987, p. 968.
Requirement for orderly, clean, and sanitary receptacles; notice; penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-23, under CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS.
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-23