Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-4-4 Election of board president and vice president
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The board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice president. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 3; Code 1933, § 84-306; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1. 43-4-5. Record of proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-5 Record of proceedings
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The division director shall keep a true record of all proceedings of the board. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 6; Code 1933, § 84-309; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19. 43-4-6. Reimbursement of board members.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-6 Reimbursement of board members
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Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. 128 History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 12; Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 89A; Code 1933, § 84-311; Ga. L. 43-4-9 1979, p. 635, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1. 43-4-7. Authority to confer an…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-7 Authority to confer and attend meetings
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The board, or any member designated by the board, may confer with similar boards of other states or attend meetings or conferences for the purpose of obtaining information for the advancement of the profession and standards thereof. History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 635, § 1; Ga. L. 2000,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4-8 Enforcement of chapter; expenses
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The board shall be charged with the duty of enforcing this chapter and may incur such expenses as shall be necessary, all of which expenses shall be paid as provided in Chapter 1 of this title. History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 125, § 7; Code 1933, § 84-310; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1. 43-…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Athlete Agents Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-4A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 651, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 774, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 2/SB 149. 43-4A-2. Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-10 Required records; inspection by Secretary of State
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(a) An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of five years: (1) The name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent; (2) Any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and (3) Any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-11 Penalty for violation
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An athlete agent who violates Code Section 43-4A-14 shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, by imprisonment of one to five years, or both such fine and imprisonment. History. Code 1981, § 43-…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-12 Felony conviction
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Failure to notify licensing authority, §43-1-27. Student loans, failure to pay. License discipline not triggered, §43-1-29. Renewal, §43-4A-8.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-13 Prohibited activities of athlete agent
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(a) An athlete agent shall not, with the intent to induce a student athlete to enter into an agency contract: (1) Give any materially false or misleading information or make a materially false promise or representation; (2) Furnish anything of value to a student athlete before th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-14 Notice of agency contract to athletic director of educational institution
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(a) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-15 Void contracts
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Registration certificate not obtained, §43-4A-4. Charitable organizations and paid solicitors, §43-17-3. Cosmetic laser surgery. Consulting physicians, agreements with, §43-34-248. Hotels and other lodging places. Period of occupancy, §43-21-3.2. Immigration assistance providers. …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-16 Cancellation of contract by student athlete
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(a) A student athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after the contract is signed. (b) A student athlete shall not waive the right to cancel an agency contract. (c) If a student athlete cancels an…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-16.1 Redesignated
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Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 2/sb 149, effective July 1, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 43-4A-16.1 as present Code Section 43-4A-15. 43-4A-17. Civil penalty.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-17 Civil penalty
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The Secretary of State may assess a civil penalty against an athlete agent not to exceed $25,000.00 for a violation of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-4A-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 651, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 774, § 16; Code 1981, § 43-4A-17, as redesig- 160 nated by Ga.…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-18 Damages to educational institution; recovery
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(a) An educational institution has a right of action against an athlete agent or former student athlete for damages caused by a violation of this chapter. In an action under this Code section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. (b) D…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-19 Uniformity in application between states
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In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. 161 History. Code 1981, § 43-4A-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 774, § 20; Code 1981, § 43-4A19, as red…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Agency contract” means an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student athlete a professional sports services contract or an endorsement contract. (2) “Athlete agent” means an ind…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-20 Electronic signatures
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The provisions of this chapter governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or signatures and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures conform to the requirements of Section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Gl…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-4.1 Redesignated
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Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2010, p. 376, § 2/SB 149, effective July 1, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 43-4A-4.1 as present Code Section 43-4A-4. 43-4A-5. Application for registration.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-5 Application for registration
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An applicant for registration shall submit an application for regis151 43-4A-5 tration to the Secretary of State in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. An application filed under this Code section is a public record. The application shall be in the name of an individual a…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-6 Issuance, renewal, and term of certificate of registration
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with Code Section 43-4A-5. (b) The Secretary of State may refuse to issue a certificate of registration if it is d…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-7 Electronic signatures, §43-4A-20
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Felony conviction. Notification to licensing authority, §43-1-27. Nonresident agents.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-8 Fee for registration or renewal
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An application for registration or renewal of registration shall be accompanied by such fee as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and a renewal bond, if applicable. The fee shall be the same for all applicants regardless of previous or current registrations or licenses…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-9 Temporary registration
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The Secretary of State may issue a temporary certificate of registration while an application for registration or renewal of registration is pending, upon receipt by the Secretary of State of a completed application for registration, surety bond, and fee and after approval by the …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Amateur,” when applied to a person engaged in boxing, wrestling, or a martial art, means a person who receives no compensation and engages in a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, wrestling, or a martial art that is governed or authori…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-11 Commission, §43-4B-4
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Disciplinary actions, §43-4B-13. Promoters’ licenses, §43-4B-10. Refusal to grant, §43-4B-13. Medical examination of boxer. Authority of commission to designate physicians, §43-4B-4. Prequalification requirements, §43-4B-14. Pay per view matches.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-14 Prequalification requirements for events
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No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce, or participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing without meeting the following requirements: (1) Each boxer must be examined by a physician who must then certify that the boxer is physically fit to compete …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-15 Veterinarians
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Impaired veterinarians. Monitoring and rehabilitation, §43-50-21.1. SUNSET LAW —Cont’d Instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, §§43-13-1 to 43-13-11. Marijuana. Use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, §§43-34-120 to 43-34-126. Nurse…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-16 Building standards and regulations for matches
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All buildings or structures used or intended to be used for holding or giving professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing shall be safe and shall in all manner conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to buildings in the city or unincorporated area…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-17 Age requirements
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(a) No person under the age of 18 years shall participate as a contestant in any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing. (b) A primary duty of the commission is ensuring that any person whose health does not permit safely engaging in boxing as a contestant is not li…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-18 Jurisdiction of commission
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The commission shall have jurisdiction over any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted from this state. History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-19 Proceedings for violations of article
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(a) Whenever it may appear to the commission that any person is violating or has violated any provision of this article or Article 1 of this chapter and that proceedings would be in the public interest: (1) Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-2 Application
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(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition: (1) In which the contestants are all amateurs; and 170 43-4B-3 (2) Which is governed or authorized by: (A) U.S.A. Boxing; (B) The Georgia High School Athletic Association; (C)…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-21 Definitions
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Application. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; membership; medical advisory panel; reimbursement of members. Authority of commission. Secretary of commission. Commission meetings. Rules and regulations governing professional boxing. Prohibited compensation to commiss…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-25 Authority to resell tickets; service charges
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-4B-29, it shall be unlawful for any person other than a ticket broker to resell or offer for resale any ticket of admission or other evidence of the right of entry to any athletic contest, concert, theater performance, amusement…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-26 Requirements
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In order to engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker a person shall be required to: (1) Maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state, excluding a post office box, for the purpose of engaging in the business of a ticket broker; (2) Apply to the commi…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-27 Disqualification for felony conviction
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No person shall engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker, or be employed as general manager for a person engaged in the practice or business of a ticket broker, who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored. …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-28 Civil penalty, §43-4B-32
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County and municipal ordinances, §43-4B-30. Criminal penalty for violation, §43-4B-31. Difference between face value and amount charged. Disclosure by broker, §43-4B-28. Disclosures required on selling of tickets, §43-4B-28. Enforcement powers of commission, §43-4B-32. Fee for li…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-29 CHEATING
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Podiatry practice. Grounds for discipline, §43-35-16. CHEMOTHERAPY. Use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, §§43-34-120 to 43-34-126. CHILDREN. Baby breast-feeding. Lactation consultants, §§43-22A-1 to 43-22A-13. CHILD SUPPORT.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-29.1 By original purchaser, §43-4B-29
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Prohibitions, §43-4B-28. Restitution, §43-4B-32. Revocation or suspension of license, §43-4B-32. Service charge, §43-4B-25.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-3 State boxing commission
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Georgia athletic and entertainment commission. Generally, §§43-4B-3 to 43-4B-8. Transition to, §43-4B-3. COMMON JAILS. Board of dentistry. In contempt. Enforcement of orders and subpoenas. Commitment of offender to common jail, §43-11-14. COLLECTION RECEPTACLES. Charitable solici…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-30 County and municipal ordinances
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(a) With regard to any single athletic contest or entertainment event which occurs no more often than once annually and with regard to any series of athletic contests which occur no more often than once annually and which occur within a time period not exceeding ten days, the mun…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-31 Violation of article a misdemeanor
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Any person who violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2. 43-4B-32. Powers of commission upon violation of article.
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-32 Powers of commission upon violation of article
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(a) In addition to the powers and duties set out in Code Section 43-4B-3, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this article in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The commiss…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-4 Authority of commission
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(a) The commission is the sole regulator of professional boxing in Georgia and shall have authority to protect the physical safety and welfare of professional boxers and serve the public interest by closely supervising all professional boxing in Georgia. 172 43-4B-4 (b) The commi…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-5 Secretary of commission
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The Secretary of State shall designate the secretary of the commission, who shall issue licenses and identification cards and perform such other duties as the commission may direct to carry out the provisions of this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, …
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-51 Fees
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the annual fee for licensure of organizations subject to this article is $1,000.00. (b) As used in this subsection, the term “show” includes all matches, contests, or exhibitions held at the same venue on th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-52 Requirements for matches, contests, and exhibitions
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(a) A licensed organization shall provide written notice to the commission of a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization no later than 15 days before the date of the match, contest, or exhibition. The licensed organization governing the match, con…
O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-53 Exemptions, §43-4B-55
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Fees, §43-4B-51. Suspension, revocation, denial, §43-4B-54. Requirements for matches, contests and exhibitions, §43-4B-52. MASSAGE THERAPISTS, §§43-24A-1 to 43-24A-33. Administrative procedure act. Applicability to proceedings, §43-24A-18. MASSAGE THERAPISTS —Cont’d Advertising. …