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Georgia Statutes, Title 12

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Title 12

18 chapters · 1,092 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 121,092 Ch 5, WATER RESOURCES286 Ch 3, PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AN…279 Ch 8, WASTE MANAGEMENT150 Ch 6, FOREST RESOURCES AND OTHER PLANT LIFE124 Ch 4, MINERAL RESOURCES AND CAVES50 Ch 9, PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION44 Ch 7, CONTROL OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT…22 Ch 13, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS22 Ch 12, ASBESTOS SAFETY21 Ch 10, INTERSTATE COMPACTS17 Ch 2, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES16 Ch 15, SEWAGE HOLDING TANKS AND COMMERCIAL …13 Ch 16, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND REGULATIONS13 Ch 6A, OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP12

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O.C.G.A. § 12-3-335 Revenue bonds — Remedies of bondholders, coupon holders, and trustees
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Except to the extent the rights given in this Code section may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of bonds or by a trust indenture, any holder of revenue bonds or interest coupons issued under this part, any receiver for such holders, or any indenture trustee,…
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-336 Revenue bonds — Revenue refunding bonds
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The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this part and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refun…
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-337 Revenue bonds — Protection of bondholders; part as constituting a contract with bondholders
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While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the authority, or of its officers, employees, or agents, or of any department, board, commission, or agency of the state, shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that …
O.C.G.A. § 12-3-338 Revenue bonds — Validation

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Bonds of the authority shall be conﬁrmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36. The petition for validation shall also make party defendant to such action any authority, division, subdivision, instrumentality, or agency of the State…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-339 Authority property, activities, income, and bonds exempt from taxation and assessment

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It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the beneﬁt of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential government…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-340 Conﬂicts of interest; applicability of other laws regulating conduct; contracts voidable by authority

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(a) Every member of the authority and every employee of the authority who knowingly has any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in any ﬁrm or corporation doing busines…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-341 Venue and jurisdiction of actions under part

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Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this part shall be brought in the Superior Court of Hall County, Georgia, and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this part shall likewise be brought in such court, which shall have exclusive original jur…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-400 Short title

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This part shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Oconee River Greenway Authority Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-400, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 820, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-401 Deﬁnitions

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As used in this part, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Oconee River Greenway Authority. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; ﬁnancin…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-402 Creation; membership; compensation; qualiﬁcations; accountabilities; assignment

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(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Oconee River Greenway Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, …

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-403 Purpose and nature of authority

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The corporate purpose and the general nature of the business of the authority shall be the acquisition or establishment of projects consistent with but not limited to one or more of the goals speciﬁed in paragraph (5) of Code Section 12-6A-2; their maintenance and protection; and…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-404 General powers

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The authority is authorized: (1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure; (2) To acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property for its corporate purposes; (3) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including but not limited to conservation, man…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-405 Exemption from taxation

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It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the beneﬁt of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential government…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-406 Police powers

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The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all zoning, use, and personal conduct restrictions upon the properties, facilities, and persons under its jurisdiction to the exte…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-407 Security force

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The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to prote…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-408 Receipt of moneys deemed to be trust funds

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All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part, whether as grants or other contributions or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this part. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-408, enacted by Ga. L. …

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-409 Authority to ﬁx rentals and other charges for use of project

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The authority is authorized to ﬁx rentals and other charges which any user, exhibitor, concessionaire, franchisee, or vendor shall pay to the authority for the use of the project or part thereof or combination thereof, and to charge and collect the same, and to lease and make con…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-410 Attorney General providing legal services

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The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable the same as if the authority were identiﬁed therein as a state authority. History. — Code 1981, § 1…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-411 Jurisdiction of actions under this part

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Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this part or pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this part shall be brought in the Superior Court of Baldwin County, Georgia; and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. Nothing conta…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-412 Applicability of Chapter 10 of Title 45

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Members and employees of the authority shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-412, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 820, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-413 Issuance of bonds

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(a) The authority or any authority or body which may succeed to the powers, duties, and liabilities vested in the authority is authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-440 Short title

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This part shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-440, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 623, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-441 Legislative ﬁndings

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(a) It is found, determined, and declared that: (1) There is an urgent public need to preserve important and endangered historical areas in Georgia for the beneﬁt of present and future generations; (2) Many historical areas, because of Georgia’s rapid progress over the past decad…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-442 Deﬁnitions

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As used in this part, the term: (1) ‘‘Agency’’ means any agency, board, commission, or department within the executive branch of the state government of Georgia. (2) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-442, enacted by Ga. L. 1983…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-443 Creation; power to contract and sue; assignment to Department of Natural Resources

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(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state, a public corporation, and a public authority, and by that name, style, and title may contract and be contracted with…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-444 Membership; officers; compensation; quorum; meetings

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(a) The authority shall be composed of ﬁve members as follows: (1) The Governor; (2) The commissioner of natural resources; (3) The executive director of the State Properties Commission; (4) A resident of the community of Hog Hammock described in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) o…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-445 Powers and duties

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The authority shall have the following powers and duties, in addition to other powers and duties set forth in this part: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (2) To acquire, hold, and dispose of in its own name by purchase, gift, lease, or exchange, on such term…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-446 Authority’s property subject to inventory requirements; conveyances not subject to ﬁling requirements

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The deﬁnition of real property in paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-16-120 shall include the real property of the authority. However, the deﬁnition of real property in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-16-122 shall exclude the real property of the authority. Histo…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-447 Authority’s property not subject to adverse possession or prescription

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In that the real and personal property of the authority is public property, title by adverse possession or prescription shall not run against the authority or the real and personal property of the authority, and there shall be no application of or ripening or perfection of title …

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-448 Authority members accountable as trustees; ﬁnancial records required

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The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit each year to the state auditor for inspection all the authority’s…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-449 Authority and property exempt from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment

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As the authority will be performing valuable charitable and public functions and purposes in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it, the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments by the state or by any county, municipality, authority, or political subdivisi…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-450 Attorney General to provide legal services

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The Attorney General shall provide legal services to the authority, and in connection therewith the provisions of Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 and 45-15-36 shall be fully applicable. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-450, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 623, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p.…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-451 Jurisdiction of actions against authority

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Any action brought against the authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and such court shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-451, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 623, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-452 Liberal construction

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This part, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this part. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-452, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 623, § 1. PART 8 GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY 12-3-470 through 12-3-484. …

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-500 Creation of committee; membership; vacancies; review of Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

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There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee to be composed of ﬁve members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and ﬁve members of the Senate appointed by the Presid…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-501 Assistance to committee in discharging duties; employees; securing professional services

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The state auditor, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties as set forth in this part. The committee may employ not more than two staff members and may secure the ser…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-502 Cooperation of Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

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The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the state auditor, the state accounting officer, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee, set forth in this part, may be t…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-503 Committee to evaluate performance of authority

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In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority consistent with the following criteria: (1) Prudent, legal, and accountable expenditure of public funds; (2) Efficient operation; and (3) Performance of i…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-504 Expenditure of state funds by committee; compensation, expenses, and allowances for members

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(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff personnel, paying for services of independent accountants, engineers, and consultants, and paying all ot…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-520 Short title

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This part shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-520, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1062, § 1.

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-521 Deﬁnitions

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As used in this part, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ means the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, easements, and franchises acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; ﬁn…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-522 Creation; membership; meetings; expense allowance; perpetual existence; records

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(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted w…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-522.1 Joint operation between Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; proposals for accomplishing objectives

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The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority shall to the maximum extent possible work jointly to realize efficiencies and economies in the operation of their adjacent facilities. The two authorities shall make all possible efforts to con…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-523 Corporate purpose and general nature of business

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The corporate purpose and general nature of the business of the authority shall be: (1) Constructing and maintaining a facility to house the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; (2) Operating, advertising, and promoting the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and (3) Promoting music events at the…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-524 General powers

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The authority is authorized: (1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure; (2) To acquire, hold, and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; (3) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction …

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-524.1 Expenditure of funds to aid in securing gifts, grants, donations, and contributions

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The authority, in order to make the Georgia Music Hall of Fame competitive with other nonproﬁt cultural institutions in securing gifts, grants, donations, and contributions and in the promotion and marketing of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, is authorized to expend available fun…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-525 Exemption from taxation

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It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the beneﬁt of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential government…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-526 Police powers

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The authority is authorized to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all zoning, use, and personal conduct restrictions upon the properties, facilities, and persons under its jurisdiction to the exte…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-527 Security force

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The authority is authorized to contract for or to provide for and maintain a security force with respect to the facilities and property owned, leased, operated, or under the control of the authority and within the territory thereof. The security force shall have the duty to prote…

O.C.G.A. § 12-3-528 Moneys received by authority deemed to be trust funds

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All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this part, whether as grants or other contributions or as revenues, rents, and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this part. History. — Code 1981, § 12-3-528, enacted by Ga. L. …