Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-27-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Mass gathering’’ means any event likely to attract 5,000 or more persons and to continue for 15 or more consecutive hours. 843 31-27-2 (2) ‘‘Permit’’ means written authorization to a person by the department to operate a mass gathering. (3…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-10 Applicability of chapter
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This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any mass gathering which is to be held in any regularly established permanent place of worship, athletic field, auditorium, coliseum, or other similar permanently established building within the maximum seating capacity; (2) Fairs and similar …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-11 Civil penalty
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(a) Any person who is found by any agency or department after a hearing to have violated any provision of this chapter or duly promulgated supplementary rules and regulations or failed, neglected, or refused to comply with any final or emergency order of any agency or department …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-12 Criminal penalty
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Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Code 1933, § 88-1211a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-2 Permit requirement
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No person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering unless a permit has been issued for the gathering. Such permits shall be issued by the Department of Public Health, shall be in writing, shall specify the conditions under which issued, and shall remai…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-3 Application for permit
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Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made to the department on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department by the person who will promote or hold the mass gathering. Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be mad…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-5 Bond requirement; cash deposit in lieu of bond
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The person holding or promoting a mass gathering shall provide a bond of $1 million issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state. The purpose of the bond shall be to guarantee full compliance with this chapter as well as other applicable provisions of …
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-6 Definitions
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Permit requirement. Application for permit. Additional requirements for issuance of permit; denial, suspension, or revocation. Bond requirement; cash deposit in lieu of bond. Assessment for persons in attendance beyond number specified.
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-8 Recovery by state for costs and damages
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Any department or agency of the state which assumes the obligations of any person who has defaulted under this chapter may maintain an action at law to recover actual costs and damages suffered against the person holding or promoting a mass gathering, or one who defaults in the p…
O.C.G.A. § 31-27-9 Rules and regulations
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The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History. — Code 1933, § 88-1209a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1.