Title 50 — Title 50
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O.C.G.A. § 50-7-1 Department created
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There is created as a part of the executive branch of the state government the Department of Economic Development. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 29.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-10 Authorization for board to accept grants and gifts
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The board may accept grants and gifts from the federal government; the state government; any county, municipal, or local government; any board, bureau, commission, agency, or establishment of any such government; any other organization, public or private; and any individual or gr…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-11 Use by board of accepted grants or gifts
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All funds received by the board from grants or gifts made to and accepted by the board pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10 shall be used by the board to pay the expenses and costs of the operation of the department. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 18; Ga. L. 1950, p. 182, § 3; Ga. L…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-11.1 Authority for board to administer and disperse funds
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In the event the board accepts grants and gifts from the federal government pursuant to Code Section 50-7-10, the board shall also have the authority to administer and disperse those funds for any and all purposes of this article in a manner consistent with the terms of the grant…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-110 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Film and Television Trail Act.” History. Code 1981, § 50-7-110, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417. 50-7-111. Purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-111 Purpose
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In order to acknowledge the increasing production of films and television in this state, in order to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of the film and television industry in Georgia, and in order to provide public interest and enjoyment in visiting and viewing the location sit…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-112 Transact business
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Regional commissions, §50-8-60. Transferred authorities. Georgia building authority, §50-9-17. Transit. Atlanta-region transit link “ATL” authority, §50-39-2. Regional transportation authority, §50-32-2. Transportation improvement program. Atlanta-region transit link “ATL” author…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-113 Duties and responsibilities of Department of Economic Development
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The Department of Economic Development shall have the responsibility of creating and developing a Georgia Film and Television Trail. In carrying out such responsibilities, it shall be the duty of the department to identify and plan the trail, to acquire or otherwise gain control …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-114 Policies
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The department shall be guided by the following policies in creating and administering the Georgia Film and Television Trail: (1) A balanced system of locations throughout the state should be sought; (2) Assistance and encouragement should be provided for local governments in the…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-115 Placing of signage
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(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 containe…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-117 Rules and regulations
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The Department of Economic Development is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this article. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-117, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 282, § 2/SB 417. ARTICLE 10 DEFENSE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUN…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-12 Welcome centers; construction, operation, and maintenance
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(a) The Governor shall have authority to direct and provide for the construction of welcome centers at or near the point of entrance into this state of any federal highway. The Department of Transportation may exercise the power of eminent domain in acquiring fee simple title to …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-13 Revenue from vending machine sales to offset maintenance costs
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Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at welcome centers and tourist centers shall be utilized by the Department of Economic Development t…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-14 PRESUMPTIONS
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Public records. Presumption that public records to be available for inspection without delay, §50-18-70. 936 INDEX PRINTING. State printing and documents. Court reports, §§50-18-20 to 50-18-37. Inspection of public records, §§50-18-70 to 50-18-77. Microforms, §§50-18-120, 50-18-1…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-16 Acquisition and conveyance of property by department
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Acquire” means the obtaining of a fee simple interest in real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, court order, and exchange. 656 50-7-16 DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 50-7-16 …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-17 Georgia Foundation for Tourism; marketing program
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(a) Statement of policy and short title. The General Assembly finds that it is in the state’s interest to present a cohesive and vibrant message for the promotion of tourism in Georgia. This Code section, therefore, shall be known and may be cited as the “New Georgia Foundation fo…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-18 Disposition of assets of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame
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The department shall receive all assets, excluding all real property and statues, of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board. The department shall be responsible for any contracts, leases, agreements, or other obligations of such board and …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-2 Commissioner; appointment; duties; personnel
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(a) There is created the office of commissioner of economic development, who shall be executive office and administrative head of the department. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Economic Development. The compensation of the commiss…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-3 Board of Economic Development created
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(a) The department shall be under the direction and supervision of a Board of Economic Development. (b) On and after July 1, 1999, the Board of Economic Development shall consist of one member from each congressional district in the state and nine additional members from the stat…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-30 Purpose of article; authority of department
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The principal activities of the Department of Economic Development under this article are to promote participation in and arrange for the location of marine research and industrial activities. The department may delegate to its officers, agents, and employees such duties as it ma…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-4 Policy-making function of board
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The board shall be the policy-determining body for the department and shall have the duties, powers, authority, and jurisdiction provided in this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 249, § 2; Ga. L. 1959, p. 262, § 1; Ga. L. 1962, p. 694, § 2; Code 1981, § 50-7-3; Code 1981, § 50-7…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-40 Construction, operation, and improvement of project
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The Department of Economic Development is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve a project as such term is defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 10-9-3, including each of the facilities described in such paragraph, for the purpose of promoting …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-41 Lease of property to authority
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In addition to its authority and duties provided under Code Section 10-9-5, the department shall have the authority with the approval of the State Properties Commission to lease any improved or unimproved land or other property acquired by it under Code Section 50-7-40 to the Geo…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-5 Compensation and expenses of board members
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The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to receive actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. The expenses, including mileage, shall be paid on the same basis as for other state officials and employ…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-50 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Department” means the Department of Economic Development. (2) “Local government” means, individually or in combination, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, or any development authority of either or both. (3) “Project” means a comprehensiv…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-51 Definitions
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Authority and duties of department and local government; purposes of local government; lease of property. PART 2 PROMOTION 50-7-55. Creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority; membership; powers.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-55 Creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority; membership; powers
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(a) It is declared that the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center shall be renamed the Savannah Convention Center to better reflect the purpose of the facility. It is further declared that there exists in this state a need for a state public authority to operate the Sava…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-6 Policy-making function, §50-7-4
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Powers, §§50-7-7, 50-7-8. Recommendations concerning improvement of business conditions, §50-7-9. Terms of office, §50-7-3. Vacancies, §50-7-3. Commissioner of economic development, §50-7-2. Assistant commissioner, §50-7-2. Council for the arts. Personnel. Appointment for council…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-60 Civil War Commission created
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There is created the Civil War Commission, hereafter referred to as the commission, to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of the structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period of our common heritage. History. Code 1981, § 50-7-6…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-61 Duties and powers of Civil War Commission
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(a) The commission is directed to: (1) Develop a State of Georgia Civil War Sites Heritage Plan. The plan will promote heritage tourism and provide incentives to local landowners and local governments to preserve Civil War battlefields and historic sites. Through cooperative agree…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-64 Appointment of commission
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(a)(1) The commission shall consist of 15 members to be appointed as follows: (A) The Governor shall appoint five members; (B) The President of the Senate shall appoint five members; and (C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint five members. (2) Members shall se…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-7 Duties and powers of board generally
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The board shall have the following duties and powers: (1) To investigate, study, and undertake ways and means of promoting and encouraging the prosperous development and protection of the legitimate interest and welfare of Georgia business, industry, and commerce within and outsi…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-70 OFFICIAL WALTZ
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“Our Georgia,” §50-3-61. OFFICIAL WILDFLOWER. Azalea, §50-3-54. OFFSETS. Welcome centers. Vending machines. Revenue to offset maintenance costs, §50-7-13. OLD-AGE ASSISTANCE ACT.
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-8 Additional duties and powers of board
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The board shall also have the following duties and powers: (1) To conduct and make such surveys and investigations, to gather and compile such information, and to make and prepare such reports, plans, and maps as may be necessary or proper effectually to discharge the duties and …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-80 Purchasing by state agencies
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Bids or proposals sent by, §50-5-67. Transparency in government act. Public access to state expenditure information, §50-6-32. INVESTIGATIONS. Child welfare agencies, §49-5-12. Department of human services. Actions against applicants or licensees, powers of department, §49-2-17. …
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-9 Board to recommend improvements for business conditions
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The board shall make, from time to time, written recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning the improvement of conditions under which business, industry, and agriculture are carried on in the state and the elimination of any restrictions or burdens imp…
O.C.G.A. § 50-7-90 Definitions
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As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Innovation” means the use or incorporation of a new idea, a 678 50-7-90 DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 50-7-111 new or emerging technology, or a new use of existing technology to address a problem, provide a benefit, or otherwise offer a…