Title 50 — Title 50
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O.C.G.A. § 50-23-7 Lease agreements
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(a) For the purposes of this article, the term ‘‘lease agreement’’ shall mean and include a lease, operating lease rental agreement, usufruct, sale and lease back, or any other lease agreement having a term of not more than 50 years and concerning real, personal, or mixed propert…
O.C.G.A. § 50-23-8 Issuing and refunding of bonds
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(a) The authority shall have the power and is authorized from time to time to issue bonds, in such principal amounts as it may determine to be necessary to pay all or a portion of the cost of any project or 481 50-23-8 environmental facilities, to provide amounts necessary for an…
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Drug-free Workplace Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 50-24-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1081, § 1. 50-24-2. Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Contractor’’ means: (A) Any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing buildings; roads; bridges; viaducts; sewers; water and gas mains; streets; disposal plants; airports; dams; water …
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-3 Contractors to provide drug-free workplace
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(a) The principal representative of a state agency shall not enter into a contract with any contractor, other than an individual, unless the contractor certifies to the principal representative that: (1) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor’s employees during …
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-4 Certification in contract
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The principal representative of a state agency shall not enter into a contract with an individual or a person as a contractor unless the contract includes a certification by the individual or person that the individual or person will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, d…
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-5 Suspension, termination, or debarment of contractors
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The principal representative of a state agency may suspend, terminate, or debar the contractor if the state agency determines that: (1) The contractor or individual has made false certification under subsection (a) of Code Section 50-24-3; or (2) The contractor has violated such c…
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-6 Freedom of information
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Inspection of public records, §§50-18-70 to 50-18-77. Open and public meetings, §§50-14-1 to 50-14-6. Public lawsuits, §§50-15-1 to 50-15-4. State administrative hearings office, §§50-13-40 to 50-13-44. State records management, §§50-18-90 to 50-18-103. Sunshine law. Open and pub…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-1 Establishment of Georgia Technology Authority
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(a) There is established the Georgia Technology Authority as a body corporate and politic, an instrumentality of the state, and a public corporation; and by that name the authority may contract and be contracted with and bring and defend actions. The Georgia Technology Authority …
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-11 Purpose, §50-25-1
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Quorum, §50-25-2. Records. Access to certain records, §50-25-5. Defined, §50-25-1. Reviews and evaluations. Georgia technology authority overview committee, §50-25-16. Rules and regulations, §50-25-2. Sales. Files of public information, §50-25-7. State departments and agencies. Ac…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-12 Ownership of data not affected
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Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to effect a transfer of ownership of any data from any department, agency, board, bureau, commission, or authority to the authority. History. — Code 1981, § 50-25-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1566, § 1; Code 1981, § 50-25-12, as redesigna…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-13 Liberal construction of chapter
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This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. History. — Code 1981, § 50-25-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1566, § 1; Code 1981, § 50-25-13, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1431, § 1. 527 50-25…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-14 Distribution of legislative information
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(a) The authority shall provide for the distribution in electronic format of the legislative information provided to the authority pursuant to Code Section 28-3-24.1. Such information may be made available in a dial-up bulletin board format or in such other formats as may be dete…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-16 Hearings office
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State administrative hearings, §§50-13-40 to 50-13-44. Holocaust commission, §§50-12-130 to 50-12-134. Housing and finance authority, §§50-26-1 to 50-26-22. Inspection of public records. General provisions, §§50-18-70 to 50-18-77. STATE GOVERNMENT —Cont’d International and maritim…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-2 Membership
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(a) The authority shall consist of 11 members as follows: two members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and seven members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall designate a member of the authority to…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-3 Administration; legal services
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(a) The authority shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Department of Administrative Services, as provided for in Code Section 50-4-3. (b) The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, in the same manner provided for in Code Sections 45-15-13…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-4 General powers
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(a) The authority shall have the following powers: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (2) To make and execute contracts, lease agreements, and all other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the authority or to further the public purpos…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-6 Georgia Register
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Agency’’ means: 518 50-25-6 (A) The Governor in the exercise of all executive powers; (B) Each other state officer, department, departmental unit, board, bureau, or commission expressly authorized by law to make rules and regulati…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7 Georgia register
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Contents, §50-25-6. Definitions, §50-25-6. Publication, §50-25-6. Georgia technology authority overview committee. Cochairpersons, §50-25-15. Creation, §50-25-15. Members, §50-25-15. Reviews and evaluations, §50-25-16. Information officer. Chief information officer, §50-25-5.1. In…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.1 Technology empowerment fund; appropriations; initiatives; steering committee
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(a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein.…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.10 Annual state information technology report; requirements; standards
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(a) The executive director shall publish in print or electronically an annual state information technology report that shall include: (1) A report on the state’s current and planned information technology expenditures, in cooperation with the Office of Planning and Budget and the…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.11 Authority of Governor; implementation by executive order
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50-25-7.12. Joint development of budgeting and accounting system [Repealed]. 50-25-7.13. Adoption of procedures to ensure compliance with United States copyright laws and applicable licensing restrictions. 50-25-8. Tax exemption.
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.12 Joint development of budgeting and accounting system
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Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2009, p. 133, § 4/HB 436, effective April 21, 2009. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 50-25-7.12, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 249, § 12; Ga. L. 2005, p. 694, § 16/HB 293; Ga. L. 2005, p. 1036, § 48/SB 49. 50-25-7.13. Adoptio…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.13 Timber
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State construction contracts. Exclusive use of Georgia forest products, §50-5-63. Green building standards, §50-5-63. 951 INDEX PURCHASING —Cont’d Tires. Retreaded tires, §50-5-60.3. Unlawful to obtain anything of value for personal gain, §50-5-80. Warehouses. Lease or constructi…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-7.7 Conflicts of interest; violations; penalties
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(a) Neither the executive director nor any employee of the authority shall be financially interested or have a personal beneficial interest in an amount greater than 1 percent ownership interest in any firm, corporation, partnership, or association which is involved either directly …
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-8 Tax exemption
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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 are public purposes and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental funct…
O.C.G.A. § 50-25-9 Jurisdiction of actions brought against authority
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Any action 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, § 50-25-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1566, § 1; Code 1981, § 50-25-9, as redesigna…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 50-26-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1653, § 1-2. 50-26-2. Legislative findings and declaration of necessity.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-11 Bonds as securities
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The bonds authorized by this chapter are securities in which: (1) All public officers and bodies of this state; (2) All local governments of this state; (3) All insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; (4) All banks, bankers, trust…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-13 Validation of bonds, §50-26-10
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Citation of act. Short title, §50-26-1. Contracts. Competitive bidding not required, §50-26-20. Power to contract, §50-26-8.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-14 Regional transportation authority
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Bond issues, §§50-32-31, 50-32-32. U UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Coin-operated amusement machines. Discipline of licenses, §50-27-73. Enumeration of practices, §50-27-88. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA. Board of regents. Partnership for public facilities and infrastructure…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-15 Annual and periodic audits and reports required
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(a) The state auditor shall make an annual audit of the books, accounts, and records of the authority with respect to its receipts, disbursements, contracts, mortgages, leases, assignments, loans, and all other matters relating to its financial operations. The state auditor shall …
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-16 Termination of authority
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The authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, however, that no such law shall take effect so long as the authority shall have bonds or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof. On …
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-17 Reverse equity mortgages, §50-26-17
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MOTION PICTURES. Georgia film and television trail, §§50-7-110 to 50-7-117. MOTOR CARRIERS. Atlanta-region transit link “ATL” authority. Statutory construction. Motor carrier and other statutory provisions. Inapplicability of certain provisions to authority, §50-39-61. Georgia reg…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-18 Facilitating economic development for enterprises
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Without limiting the generality of the findings and intent of the General Assembly or any provision of this chapter, the authority shall facilitate economic development for enterprises throughout the state by means that shall include, without limitation, the issuance of bonds, wit…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-2 Legislative findings and declaration of necessity
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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) There exists an inadequate supply of, and a pressing need for, financing and financial assistance to ensure the provision or preservation of safe, decent, energy efficient, and affordable housing and an 530 50-26-2 adequate system of housing …
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-20 Competitive bidding on contracts not required
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A project financed under this chapter is not subject to any statutory requirement of competitive bidding or other restriction imposed on the procedure for award of contracts or the lease, sale, or other disposition of property with regard to any action taken under authority of thi…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-22 Short title, §50-26-1
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HOUSING PROJECTS. Housing authorities. Housing and finance authority, §§50-26-1 to 50-26-22. HUMAN SERVICES. Department of human services. Administrative procedure. Contested cases. Reviewing agency, §50-13-41. 910 INDEX IMMIGRATION. Federal work authorization program to verify ne…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-4 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: 532 50-26-4 (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority or any subsidiary corporation created by the board of directors of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority pursuant to this chapter. (2) ‘‘Bonds’’ or ‘‘revenue bonds…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-5 Trust and trustees
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Moneys received deemed trust funds, §50-26-14. HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY ACT. General provisions, §§50-26-1 to 50-26-22. Short title, §50-26-1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-6 Powers, §50-26-8
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Bond issues, §§50-26-8, 50-26-9. HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY —Cont’d Powers —Cont’d Delegation, §50-26-5. Health care facilities. Financing acquisition, construction and equipping, §50-26-19. Mortgages, §§50-26-8, 50-26-17. Real property, §50-26-17. Vested in board of directors…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-8 Powers of authority
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(a) The authority shall have any and all powers necessary or convenient to its usefulness in carrying out and effectuating the purposes and provisions of this chapter which are not in conflict with the Constitution of this state, including, but without limiting the generality of t…
O.C.G.A. § 50-26-9 Power to issue bonds and incur indebtedness; exemption from taxation
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(a) The authority may issue bonds for the purpose of facilitating economic development; for the improvement of public health, safety, and welfare; and for other public purposes through the provision of financing and financial assistance for projects, including, without limitation, …
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Lottery for Education Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 50-27-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3173, § 2.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-100 Legislative findings
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The General Assembly finds that: (1) There is a compelling state interest in ensuring the most efficient, honest, and accurate regulation of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine industry in this state; and (2) The most efficient, accurate, and honest regulation of the bona…
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-101 Contractors
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Nonprofit contractors, §50-20-3. Depository board, §50-17-50.1. GeorgiaNet authority. Contracts for technology resource purchases, §50-25-7.7. Georgia tax tribunal. Personnel representing others in matters involving taxes, §50-13A-8. Lotteries.
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-102 Master licenses
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Interest in manufacturer, distributor, location owners or operators, etc. Prohibited for licensees and applicants, §50-27-87. Placement of machines. Master license. Circumstances requiring, §50-27-87. Proceeds or revenues from machines, distribution, §50-27-87. Revocation, suspen…
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-103 Removal of Class B machines; notification; audits
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(a) Any local governing authority may, after providing no less than 60 days’ notice to all master licensees and location owners and location operators, and in a manner consistent with this Code section, vote to remove any Class B machines from the local jurisdiction. (b) Beginnin…
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-104 Penalties
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The penalties provided for in this article shall be in addition to any criminal penalties that may otherwise be provided by law. History. — Code 1981, § 50-27-104, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 37, § 1-1/HB 487. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2013, p. 37, § 3-1/HB 487, not codified by the …
O.C.G.A. § 50-27-11 Duties of chief executive officer
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(a) The chief executive officer of the corporation shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and with the regulations, policies, and procedures adopted by the board. It shall be the duty of the chief e…