Title 50 — Title 50
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O.C.G.A. § 50-3-1 Zell Bryan Miller
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Placement within capitol or on grounds monument honoring Zell Miller, §50-3-120. Private funding, §50-3-120. MOTION PICTURES. Georgia film and television trail, §§50-7-110 to 50-7-117. MOTOR FUEL TAXES. Audits. State auditor. Examination of motor fuel distributors, §50-6-5. 948 IN…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-10 Use of flag for decorative or patriotic purposes
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Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the use of the flag of the United States or any flag, standard, color, shield, ensign, or other insignia of the State of Georgia or of the Confederate States of America for decorative or patriotic purposes, either inside or outs…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-100 Editor’s notes
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Ga. L. 2000, p. 618, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘A Plus Education Reform Act of 2000.’” 20-2-157. Uniform reporting system for certain purposes; dual credit courses; academic eligibility requirements to rec…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-105 Procurement and placement
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(a) There shall be placed upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building or in another prominent place a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose. (b) Unless public safety concerns warrant postponement, …
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-11 Penalty
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Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of Code Section 50-3-8 or 50-3-9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 985, § 4.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-110 Placement; committee; funding
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(a) Subject to the availability of funds, there shall be placed within the capitol building or grounds a historic granite monument depicting: (1) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (2) The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that “We hold these truths to b…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-12 Flags generally, §§50-3-1 to 50-3-14
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Militia to carry flag, §50-3-1. Patriotic purposes. Use for, §50-3-10. 972 INDEX STATE FLAG —Cont’d Pledge of allegiance to state flag, §50-3-2. Public safety officers.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-120 Placement; committee; funding
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(a) Subject to the availability of funds, there shall be placed within the capitol building or grounds a monument honoring the memory and legacy of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller. (b)(1) Such monument shall be designed, procured, and placed by the Capitol Art Standards Commissio…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-13 Schools
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Display, §§50-3-3, 50-3-4.1. Furnishing flags to schools. Secretary of state, §50-3-4. Secretary of state. Custodian of state flag, §50-3-4. Schools. Furnishing of flags to, §50-3-4. STATE FLORAL EMBLEM. Cherokee rose, §50-3-53. STATE FOLK DANCE. Square dancing, §50-3-73. STATE FRON…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-14 State printing and documents
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Court reports, §§50-18-20 to 50-18-37. Electronic format for publication preferred, §50-18-2. Inspection of public records, §§50-18-70 to 50-18-77. Microforms, §§50-18-120, 50-18-121. State records management, §§50-18-90 to 50-18-103. State service delivery regions, §50-4-7. Tran…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-2 Pledge of allegiance to state flag
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The following is adopted as the pledge of allegiance to the state flag: “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage.” History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 311, § 47; Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, § 94; Ga. L. 2022, p. 377, …
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-3 Display of state flag
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The state flag shall be displayed on appropriate occasions in the public and private schools of this state and in all patriotic meetings, and the citizens of the state are requested to take the pledge of allegiance set out in Code Section 50-3-2. History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 311, § 48…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-30 Description; custody
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Authority to use and display. Authorized and unauthorized use or display. 50-3-81. 50-3-82. 50-3-83. 462 State bird. State game bird. State fish. State floral emblem. State wild flower. State tree. State fossil. State gem. State insect. State mineral. State song. State waltz. State …
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-31 Authority to use and display
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In addition to official documents which require that the great seal be affixed, the Governor may authorize the use and display of the great seal or a facsimile of the state emblem under such conditions as he may impose when there shall be demonstrated to his satisfaction that the…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-32 Authorized and unauthorized use or display
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term “election” means any 477 50-3-50 primary election; run-off election, either primary or general; special election; general election; or recall election. (b) Every constitutional officer; every official elected state wide; the executive he…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-4 Secretary of state
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State flag. Custodian of state flag, §50-3-4. Schools. Furnishing of flags to, §50-3-4. Spanish-American war flags. Display, §50-3-6. FLAGS —Cont’d Spanish-American war flags —Cont’d Governor. Duty to accept flags, §50-3-7. State flag. Abuse of state flag unlawful, §50-3-9. Misdemeanor, …
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-4.1 CLAW MACHINES
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Coin-operated amusement machines, §§50-27-70 to 50-27-104. Example of bona fide coin operated amusement machine, §50-27-70. CLEAN ENERGY PROPERTY. Grants, §50-23-21. CLEARINGHOUSES. Intergovernmental relations. State clearinghouse and research center, §50-8-10. Office of rural dev…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-5 Preservation of Confederate flags
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The flags of the Georgia troops who served in the army of the Confederate States, and which have been returned to the state by the 469 50-3-8 United States government, shall be preserved for all time in the capitol as priceless mementos of the cause they represented and of the her…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-50 State bird
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The brown thrasher is designated as the official Georgia state bird. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 418. 478 50-3-51 STATE FLAG, SEAL, AND OTHER SYMBOLS 50-3-57 50-3-51. State game bird.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-51 State game bird
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The bobwhite quail is designated as the official Georgia state game bird. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 418. 50-3-52. State fish.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-52 State fish
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The largemouth bass is designated as the official Georgia state fish. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 846. 50-3-53. State floral emblem.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-53 State floral emblem
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The Cherokee rose is adopted as the floral emblem of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1916, p. 1046. 50-3-54. State wild flower.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-54 State wild flower
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The native azaleas (Rhododendron sp.), collectively, are designated as the Georgia state wild flower. History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 1387; Ga. L. 2013, p. 1042, § 5/HB 338. 50-3-55. State tree.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-55 State tree
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The live oak is adopted as the official tree emblematic of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 2209. 50-3-56. State fossil.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-56 State fossil
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The shark tooth is designated as the official Georgia state fossil. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567. 50-3-57. State gem.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-57 State gem
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Quartz is designated as the official Georgia state gem. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567. 479 50-3-60 50-3-58. State insect.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-58 State insect
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The honeybee is designated as the official Georgia state insect. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 927. 50-3-59. State mineral.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-59 State mineral
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Staurolite is designated as the official Georgia state mineral. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 567. 50-3-60. State song.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-6 CAPITOL SQUARE
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Designated, §50-2-28. Governor. Authorized to deed part of grounds to city of Atlanta for traffic movement, §50-2-28. Jurisdiction. State control and jurisdiction over buildings and grounds, §50-2-28. Motor vehicles. Governor authorized to deed part of grounds to city of Atlanta …
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-60 State song
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The song “Georgia on My Mind” with lyrics by Mr. Stuart Gorrell and music by Mr. Hoagy Carmichael is designated as the official song of the State of Georgia. Georgia on My Mind Melodies bring memories That linger in my heart Make me think of Georgia Why did we ever part? Some swe…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-61 State waltz
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The song “Our Georgia” is adopted as the official waltz of the State of Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 842. 50-3-62. State butterfly.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-62 State butterfly
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The tiger swallowtail is designated as the official Georgia state butterfly. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-62, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 853, § 1. 50-3-63. State reptile.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-63 State reptile
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The gopher tortoise is designated as the official Georgia state reptile. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-63, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 297, § 1. 50-3-64. State historic drama.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-64 REAL PROPERTY
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Georgia building authority. Powers of authority as to, §50-9-5. REAP, §§50-8-190 to 50-8-195. RECEIVERS. Regional commissions. Cessation of operations, §50-8-39. RECIPROCITY. Long-term care partnership program. Asset disregard. Reciprocal agreements to extend asset disregard, §49…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-65 State vegetable
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The Vidalia Sweet Onion is designated as the official Georgia state vegetable. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-65, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1131, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-66 State theater
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The Springer Opera House is designated as the official Georgia state theater. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-66, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1633, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-67 FOOSBALL MACHINES
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Example of bona fide coin operated amusement machine, §50-27-70. FOOTBALL MACHINES. Coin-operated amusement machines generally, §§50-27-70 to 50-27-104. Example of bona fide coin operated amusement machine, §50-27-70. FOREST RESOURCES. State tree, §50-3-55. FORGERY. Lotteries. Tick…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-68 POLICE
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Schools and education. School safety plans. Public records disclosure exemptions, §50-18-72. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. Actions. Public lawsuits, §§50-15-1 to 50-15-4. Federal work authorization program to verify information on new employees. Registration and participation by public…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-69 State musical theatre
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(a) The “Peach State Summer Theatre” is designated as the official musical theatre of the State of Georgia. (b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs wh…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-7 Duty of Governor to accept flags
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When any flag referred to in Code Section 50-3-5 or 50-3-6 is offered to the state, it shall be the duty of the Governor to accept it in behalf of the state and to make such provisions for its preservation as may be necessary to protect and preserve it from the ravages of time, du…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-70 State fruit
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The peach is designated as the official Georgia state fruit. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-70, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 362, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-71 Poultry Capital of the World
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The State of Georgia is designated as the Poultry Capital of the World. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-71, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 365, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-72 PENALTIES
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Coin operated amusement machines. Prior existing obligations to state. Validity, §50-27-83. PERFORMANCE BONDS. Public purchases. Required of successful bidder or offeror, §50-5-67. PERMITS. Coin operated amusement machines. Permit fee, §§50-27-78 to 50-27-80. Disasters. Replaceme…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-73 State folk dance
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Square dancing is designated as the official Georgia folk dance. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-73, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 662, § 1. 50-3-74. State railroad museum.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-74 STATE OFFICIAL AMPHIBIAN
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Green tree frog, §50-3-81. STATE OFFICIAL BIRD. Brown thrasher, §50-3-50. STATE OFFICIAL BUTTERFLY. Tiger swallowtail, §50-3-62. STATE OFFICIAL CROP. Peanut, §50-3-72. STATE OFFICIAL FOSSIL. Shark tooth, §50-3-56. STATE OFFICIAL FRUIT. Peach, §50-3-70. STATE OFFICIAL GEM. Quartz,…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-75 OFFICIAL BIRD
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Brown thrasher, §50-3-50. OFFICIAL COLD WATER GAME FISH. Southern Appalachian brook trout, §50-3-82. 931 INDEX OFFICIAL CROP. Peanut, §50-3-72. OFFICIAL STATE PREPARED FOOD, §50-3-78. OFFICIAL FISH. Largemouth bass, §50-3-52. OFFICIAL STATE RIVERINE SPORT FISH. Shoal bass, §50-3-…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-76 OFFICIAL TREE
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Live oak, §50-3-55. OFFICIAL VEGETABLE. Vidalia sweet onion, §50-3-65. OFFICIAL WALTZ. “Our Georgia,” §50-3-61. OFFICIAL WILDFLOWER. Azalea, §50-3-54. OFFSETS. Welcome centers. Vending machines. Revenue to offset maintenance costs, §50-7-13. ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY, §§50-34-1 to 50-…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-77 State transportation history museum
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(a) The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, is designated as the official state transportation history museum. (b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertis…
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-78 State prepared food
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Grits are recognized as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia. 485 50-3-81 History. Code 1981, § 50-3-78, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 453, § 2. 50-3-79. State center for character education.
O.C.G.A. § 50-3-79 State center for character education
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The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum is designated as an official State of Georgia center for character education. History. Code 1981, § 50-3-79, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 501, § 1. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2004, p. 156, § 1, which enacted new Code Section 50-3-79 which was…