Title 46

The authority is created for nonprofit and public purposes; and it is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, that the authority is an instituti…

This article shall not affect any other authority now or hereafter existing under general or local constitutional amendment or general or local law. (Code 1981, § 46-9-281, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 1.) ARTICLE 9A RAILWAY PASSENGER SERVICE CORRIDOR SYSTEM

(a) For purposes of state planning and development of service there is created a comprehensive and coordinated state-wide system of railway passenger service corridors for providing railway passenger service to the general public and connecting points within and throughout this s…

(a) Any and all railway passenger service plans or programs of any and all state departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, or authorities having responsibility for the same shall be conducted and coordinated so as to conform planning and development of service to the r…

The Governor, on behalf of this state, is authorized to execute a compact in substantially the following form with the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and the General Assembly, by this article, signifies in advance its approval of such compact, which compact is as f…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Law.’’ (Code 1981, § 46-9-320, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1117, § 1.)

(a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state and a public corporation, for the purposes of construction, financing, operation, and development of ra…

As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the public body corporate and politic created pursuant to this article. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ or ‘‘cost of any project’’ means and shall include: All costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, ass…

The authority shall have all of the powers necessary, proper, and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article. The powers enumerated in this Code section are cumulative of and in addition to each other and other powers granted elsewhere in t…

(a) The authority shall be composed of members appointed by governing authorities of counties and municipalities within the service area as provided by this subsection. The governing authorities of the Counties of Crisp and Sumter and the municipalities of Americus, Cordele, Lesl…

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 for inspection all of the books, together with a proper statement…

Revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority shall be paid solely from the property, including, but not limited to, real Page: 885 Job Path: @mfgmic/west/stcodes/ga/repl/qj04040.63 Date: 06/30/04 Time: 21:2:59 0000 42051-21 (QS) GA 04 RV34 -- 3rd RUN TRANSPO…

(a) Subject to the limitations and procedures provided by this Code section, the agreements or instruments executed by the authority may contain such provisions not inconsistent with law as shall be determined by the members of the authority. (b) The proceeds derived from the sal…

The implementation of rail passenger excursion projects within the service area develops and promotes, for the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, tourism, industry, and employment opportunities and promotes the general welfare of the state by creating a climate fav…

The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to effect its stated purpose. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under the Georgia laws regulating the sale of securities, as heretofore…

No bonds, notes, or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred by the authority shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia or any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision thereof nor shall any act of the authority in any manner co…

The authority is created for nonprofit and public purposes; and it is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, that the authority is an instituti…

— In light of the similarity of the provisions, decisions under former Civil Code 1910, §§ 2767 and 2769; former Code 1933, § 68-504; former Art. 2, Ch. 7, T. 46 are included in the annotations under this article. General rule stated. — Where livestock is properly tendered for tr…

Liability of company for failure to furnish cars; written claim for damages by shipper; time of pay- Issuance of receipts by common carriers to persons delivering goods for transportation; contents of receipts. Issuance by railroad companies of duplicate freight receipts to shipp…

Duty of railroad companies to place their tickets for sale with connecting roads; duty to accept such tickets and to receive and transport baggage checked upon such tickets; security for tickets. Switching off and delivering to connecting roads all cars consigned to points over o…

Giving notice of new and revised rate schedules; giving proof of authenticity of schedules. Investigation by commission of through rates. Report by commission of excessive, unreasonable, or discrimi- natory through rates to proper state railroad officials. Report by commission of…

Power of common carrier to limit liability. Showings required by common carrier as prerequisite to use of exceptions under Code Sections 46-9-1 and 46-9-2. Liability of common carrier corporation for acts committed outside of scope of charter. Limitation of actions by common carr…

— Powers and duties of Department of Transportation relating to mass transportation, Ch. 9, T. 32. 785 Short title. Creation; administrative assignment. Definitions. Powers. Membership; civil office; chairperson; conflicts of interest; compensation. Members accountable as trustee…

The General Assembly recognizes the importance of effective and economical public utilities to the economy of the State of Georgia. It is further recognized that the citizens of Georgia should receive adequate utility services at the lowest reasonable cost to the consumer while m…

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Administrator’’ means the administrator appointed pursuant to Code Section 10-1-395. Page: 891 Job Path: @mfgmic/west/stcodes/ga/repl/qj04040.63 Date: 06/30/04 Time: 21:3:3 0000 42051-21 (QS) GA 04 RV34 -- 3rd RUN CONSUMERS’ UTILITY COUNSE…

There is created the consumers’ utility counsel division within the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs. There is created the position of director of the consumers’ utility counsel division. The director shall be appointed and removed by the administrator. The director shall be…

(a) The director shall be entitled to appear, as a party or otherwise, on behalf of the consumers of this state of services provided by any person, firm, or corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the commission in all proceedings before the commission which may involve or aff…

(a) In addition to other requirements of service and notice imposed by law, a copy of any application, complaint, pleading, or notice filed with or issued by the commission shall also be served on the director, and the director shall be notified of any other correspondence or pap…

The director is authorized to employ such assistants as he or she may need and is authorized to employ and fix the compensation of such consultants, expert witnesses, accountants, engineers, attorneys, investigators, stenographers, or other technical or clerical assistance, as ma…

Services of all engineers, experts, accountants, and other technical assistants employed by the commission shall be available to the director in the performance of his or her duties; and such engineers, experts, accountants, and technical assistants shall make such appraisals and…

This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any party interested in any proceeding or action before the commission, any court, or any administrative body from appearing in person or by counsel in such proceeding or action. (Ga. L. 1981, p. 139, § 8; Ga. L. 1995, p. 167, § 1.)

Employment of staff personnel; compensation of director and staff. Services of engineers and other technical assistants; access to records and reports in possession of commission. Construction of chapter. Repeal date [Repealed].

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act.’’ (Ga. L. 1979, p. 789, § 1; Code 1981, § 32-6-220; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 469, § 2; Code 1981, § 46-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1499, § 2; Ga. L. 2000,…

The General Assembly finds that the transportation of hazardous materials on the public roads of this state presents a unique and potentially catastrophic hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Georgia and that the protection of the public health, safet…

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Carrier’’ means any person engaged in the transportation on the public roads of this state of goods or property in, to, or through this state, whether or not such transportation is for hire. (2) ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the commissioner of m…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person transporting hazardous material on the public roads of this state shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter. (b) No person, including the state or any agency thereof, shall transport hazardous m…

The commissioner is authorized and empowered to adopt, promulgate, amend, repeal, or modify such standards, rules, and regulations and to issue such orders, authorizations, or amendments or modifications thereof as are necessary to implement this chapter. Any standards, rules, or…

(a) The commissioner is authorized to employ such persons as may be necessary, in the discretion of the commissioner, for the proper enforcement of this chapter, the salaries for such employees to be fixed by the commissioner. (b) The commissioner is vested with police powers and…