Title 30 — Title 30
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O.C.G.A. § 30-3-1 Purpose and intent of chapter
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The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and enable persons with disabilities or elderly persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their education and rehabilit…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘ADAAG’’ means the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities issued by the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board as set forth in the Federal Register. (2) ‘‘Adap…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-3 Applicable standards and specifications; granting of exemptions
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All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation after July 1, 1995, shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner which meet ADAAG and establish the minimum state standards for accessibility. Al…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-3.1 Redesignated
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Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 1, effective July 1, 1995, redesignated former Code Section 30-3-3.1 as present Code Section 30-3-4. 30-3-4. Covered multifamily dwellings; building entrance on accessible route required; applicable standards and specifications. (a) Cover…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-4.1 Redesignated
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Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 1, effective July 1, 1995, redesignated former Code Section 30-3-4.1 as present Code Section 30-3-6. 30-3-5. Specific amenities required to be provided.
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-5 Specific amenities required to be provided
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All government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation after July 1, 1987, but before July 1, 1995, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute specifications A117.1-1986 for making buildings and facilities acce…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-6 Parking lot spaces
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(a) In addition to any other requirement under this chapter, all parking lots for more than 40 vehicles receiving permits for construction after July 1, 1987, but before July 1, 1995, shall include at least one parking space for persons with disabilities accessible to a passenger…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-7 Administration and enforcement of chapter
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(a)(1) Except for buildings under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, all buildings subject to the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-12 and subsection (c) of Code Section 25-2-13 shall be subject t…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-8 Penalty
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Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter, or who causes another person, firm, or corporation to violate this chapter, or who fails or refuses to comply with any regulation promulgated under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 30-3-6, ena…
O.C.G.A. § 30-3-9 Effectiveness of chapter in relation to federal law
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(a) Any provision of this chapter which affords persons with disabilities greater access than is required by federal law shall be fully effective. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, to the extent that the provisions of this chapter are in con…