Summary of general statutes enacted at the 1982 session of the General Assembly of Georgia

SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATUTES ENACTED
AT THE 1982 SESSION OF THE
~ENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA
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We are pleased to transmit to you the "Summary of General Statutes Enacted at the 1982 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia." This represents one of the services which the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel perform for the legislative branch of government. Other services include bill drafting, research, statutory and Code revision, rendering of opinions, counseling, legislative reference, interim committee staffing, and preparation of reports.
The Office of Legislative counsel drafted a total of 4,124 bills, resolutions, and amendments for the 1982 session. Of this number, 616 had been prepared by the conveninq date of the session, leaving a total of 3,508 which were drafted during the session.
The other members of the committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel join me in the sincere hope that this booklet will be of benefit to those who use it. If we may be of service, please feel free to call upon us.
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FOREWORD
This booklet contains a summary of the general statutes of statewide application which were enacted at the 1982 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions, ''population'' Acts, or Acts with special application have been included.
It would be impractical to minutely analyze each statute because to do so would defeat the main purpose which it is hoped that this booklet accomplishes. It is intended that it be used as a convenient reference for persons desiring to know which laws were enacted or desiring to ascertain the main features of each Act without the necessity of reading it in its entirety. It should be pointed out that for specific, detailed information on any particular law, the Act itself should be examined. A notation of the effective date is listed after each Act.
I would like to give special credit to Sewell Brumby, Deputy Legislative Counsel, for the preparation of this booklet. The many long hours involved in this project are evidence of his outstanding work and his meticulous attention to detail.
This summary is not to be deemed in any manner as an opinion from the Office of Legislative Counsel, and the question of constitutionality has not been considered in any respect. It is hoped that this booklet will benefit all who have occasion to use it and comment and suggestions for improvement are welcomed.
Frank H. Edwards Legislative Counsel
NOTE
The page numbers showing where the Acts may be found in the bound volumes in the Georgia Laws are listed for each Act.
The citations following the description of each Act refer to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated which will become effective November 1, 1982. Acts which take effect prior to November 1 also amend the corresponding provisions of current law.

HOUSE BILLS

INTRODUCED

PASSED

SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR

Pending from 1981 Session Introduced 1982 Session

520 834 1354

63 511 574

61

2

507

4

568

6

Generals Passed ....... 240

Locals Passed ........ 334 574 ....... Sent to the Governor for sigr:ature approva

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Pending from 1981 Session Introduced 19 82 Session
Generals Adopted..... . 35 Locals Adopted........ 1 Constitutional Amendments ... Generals- 3
... Locals- .. 51 r>riv1lege Adopted ..... 313
403

INTRODUCED
102 477 579

ADOPTED
10 393 403

SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR

10

0

80

0

90

0

90 . Sent to the Governor for signature approva

SENATE BILLS

INTRODUCED

PASSED

SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR

Pending from 1981 Session

212

24

23

1

Introduced 1982 Session

325
sTI

155 TT9

150

5

ITI

6

Generals Passed ... 118

Locals Passed ......... 61

ill ....... Sent to the Governor for s 1.gnature approva

SENATE RESOLUTIONS
Pending from 1981 Session Introduced 1982 Session
Generals Adopted ...... 15 Locals Adopted .... O Constitutional Amendments ... Generals., 1
Pri vdeged Ad~;~=~~::: i~; IBJ

INTRODUCED
45
r21n2

ADOPTED
6 177 183

SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR

4 26

-,0 0

30

30 .. Sent to the Governor for signature approva

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TOTAL BILLS

INTRODUCED

PASSED

SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR

House Senate

1354

574

568

6

537

179

173

6

Is9I

753

74T

IT

753 .. Sent to the Governor for signature approva

TOTAL RESOLUTIONS

INTRODUCED

ADOPTED

SIGNED/VETOED

House Senate

579 257 816

403
183 586

90

0

30

0

120

0

120 .. Sent to the Governor for signature approva

THE ACTS IN THIS SUMMARY ARE ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
AGRICULTURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AUTHORITIES BANhING AND FINANCE CIVIL PRACTICE CORPORATIONS COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES COURTS CRIMINAL LAW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE DOMESTIC RELATIONS EDUCATION ELECTIONS HEALTH INSURANCE JUVENILES LABOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC NATURAL RESOURCES PENAL MATTERS PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES PROPERTY AND HOUSING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS RETIREMENT REVENUE SOCIAL SERVICES STATE GOVERNMENT TORTS

AGRICULTURE

Act 1399; HB 1780; p. 1232
Changes the specifications for antisiphon devices required to be placed on irrigation systems which are designed or used for the application of fertilizer, pesticides, or chemicals.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 2-1-4. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1541; HB 1110; p. 2306

Requires persons who own or operate agricultural irrigation systems which use in excess of 100,000 gallons of ground waters per day to monitor, record, and report the amount of water
withdrawn. Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 12-105. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1540; HB 1109; p. 2304
Requires persons who own or operate agricultural irrigation systems which use in excess of 100,000 gallons of surface waters per day to monitor, record, and report the amount of water withdrawn.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-31. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1501; SB 735; p. 1804

Changes the amount of bond required to

be posted by livestock dealers and

market operators.

Prohibits the

licensing of dealers and operators who

have previously been involved in the

operation of a dealership or market and

who have ceased operations without

satisfying all liabilities.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 4-6.

Effective November 1, 1982.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Act 1359; HB 1437; p. 1111

Increases from 40,000 liters to

378,000 liters of wine the amount which

may be produced by wineries which are

authorized to sell wine at retail on

their premises.

Fixes the annual

license tax for such wineries at $50.00

per year. Provides that wineries may be

so licensed if their wine is made from

at least 40 percent of Georgia grown

agricultural products and changes the

amount of tax levied on wine so

produced.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 3-6-21.l and

3-6-50.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1438; HB 1252; p. 1463

Provides that state alcoholic beverage

license hearings shall not be subject to

the "Georgia Administrative Procedure

Act."

Requires a separate retail

license for each place of business

dealing in distilled spirits. Specifies

procedures to be followed in conducting

referendum elections as to the

authorization of sales of distilled

spirits by the drink.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 3-2-3,

3-4-91, and 15-13-2 and enacts O.C.G.A.

Section 3-4-21.1.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1508; HB 1906; p. 1855
Provides that the special election as to the authorization of sales of alcoholic beverages by the drink in an area where package sales are not lawful shall be held at the time of holding any other primary or election.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-4-92. Effective April 20, 1982.

Act 1260; HB 1752; p. 890
Provides that the governing authority of any county or municipality may prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-20. Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1219; HB 870; p. 782
Changes from July 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983, the effective date of Official Code of Georgia Annotated Chapter 37-8

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (continued)

relating to comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 37-8-53. Effective April 13, 1982.

AUTHORITIES

Act 1484; HB 1249; p. 1706
Changes the conditions under which the cost of repayment of loans may be included as a part of the 'cost of project' of a project undertaken by a development authority. Provides that development authorities may deal with a director of the authority if the director's interest is disclosed and the director abstains from taking part in the authority's action in the matter. Authorizes development authorities to acquire and develop industrial parks without the existence of a lease contract for the project. Eliminates the requirement that the notice of a development authority's bond issue specify the rate of interest the bonds will bear.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 32-62. Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1496; HB 1308; p. 1782

Provides that downtown development

authorities may deal with a director of

of the authority if the interest of the

director is disclosed and the director

abstains from participation in the

authority's decision as

to

the

transaction.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-62A-l.

Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1265; HB 634; p. 906
Provides that in the selection of a depository for funds of a housing authority any commissioner who has a financial interest in the depository under consideration shall disclose his interest and abstain from taking any part in the decision.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-52. Effective July 1, 1982.

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'AUTHORITIES (continued)

Act 1527; SB 550; p. 2228
Authorizes local housing authorities to purchase mortgage loans and make loans for purposes of financing dwelling units suitable for occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate income. Allocates the federally imposed state ceiling on single family residential housing bonds between the Georgia Residential Finance Authority, urban residential finance authorities, and local housing authorities.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-3.l and 8-3-34 and amends 0.C.G.A. Section 8-3-176.
Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1213; HB 686; p. 712

Authorizes local hospital authorities

to make loans or extend credit to others

for the carrying out of projects and to

accept and retain security for such

advances.

Authorizes

hospital

authorities to provide to and receive

from other hospitals and health care

facilities management, consulting, and

operating services.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-7-75.

Effective April 13, 1982.

BANKING AND FINANCE

Act 1455; SB 523; p. 1603
Eliminates the former 12 percent annual interest rate ceiling on bonds issued under the "Revenue Bond Law."
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-82-122. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 892; SB 666; p. 488
Exempts loans of $5,000.00 or more which are secured by secondary security deeds from all regulation of interest rates and provides that the parties to such a loan transaction may agree upon any interest rate.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 7-4-31 through 7-4-34 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 7-4-34.1.
Effective April 12, 1982.

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BANKING AND FINANCE (continued)

Act 852; HB 1447; p. 420
Provides that the parties to a loan having first priority on real estate may agree that past due interest shall be added to the unpaid principal balance and that interest shall be charged thereon.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-4-17. Effective March 11, 1982.

Act 1256; HB 1634; p. 879
Increases from $2.50 to $3.50 the fee charged by clerks of the superior courts for filing and indexing financing statements.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-77. Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1565; HB 1533; p. 2496
Authorizes state chartered credit unions to charge interest rates equal to interest rates charged by federal credit unions.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-4. Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1495; SB 650; p. 1781
Provides that state savings and loan associations shall no longer be subject to the laws and regulations applicable to commercial banks with respect to the establishment and operation of branch banks and bank facilities. Provides that the application of a financial institution for conversion to a commercial bank shall be approved only if the financial institution divests itself of all branches which do not conform with the branch banking laws.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-293. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1339; HB 1550; p. 1085

Provides

that minors may have

third-party payment accounts in building

and loan associations and savings and

loan associations.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-789.

Effective april 13, 1982.

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BANKING AND FINANCE (continued)

Act 1524; SB 480; p. 2219
Requires financial institutions to keep records of and report to the Department of Banking and Finance currency transactions in excess of $10,000.00. Provides that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Revenue shall have access to such reports.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-910 through 7-1-915.
Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1378; HB 1693; p. 1178

Authorizes the Commissioner of

Securities to create by rule a limited

offering transactional exemption from

state securities

regulations

and

provides for related procedures.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-5-9.

Effective November l, 1982.

CIVIL PRACTICE

Act 1385; HB 1838; p. 1187
Changes the rules governing competency of witnesses so as to provide that in any civil proceeding a husband and wife shall each be competent to testify to the adultery of the other.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-9-2. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1555; HB 1352; p. 2374
Provides that depositions and other discovery material in civil actions shall not be required to be filed with the court unless required to be so filed by local rule of court, court order, request of a party to the action, or necessity of use at trial, at a hearing, or to settle a discovery dispute.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-29.1. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1220; HB 883; p. 784
Provides that the dismissal of a civil action for failure of the plaintiff to prosecute does not operate as an adjudication upon the merits.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-41. Effective July 1, 1982.

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CIVIL PRACTICE (continued)
Act 1411; SB 505; p. 1262
Provides that the consent of the parties to a judgment in a civil case has the effect of removing any issuable defenses and that after such a consent the court may render judgment without the verdict of a jury.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-12-23. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1448; SB 325; p. 1578
Provides for the effect of judgments in attachment and for the lien created by an execution upon such judgments.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 18-3-70 through 18-3-75.
Effective April 16, 1982.
Act 1252; HB 1584; p. 871
Provides that hearings held under the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" may be conducted by means of remote telephonic communications with the consent of all parties.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-13-15. Effective April 13, 1982.
CORPORATIONS
Act 1388; HB 371; p. 1197
Provides that an instrument executed by a corporation to release a security interest shall be effective without the attachment of the corporation's seal if signed by one officer of the corporation or by an individual designated by a proper corporate resolution and that such execution of an instrument shall be conclusive evidence that the officer is authorized. to execute and deliver the instrument.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 14-5-7. Effective July l, 1982.
Act 1259; HB 1706; p. 886
Increases from $16.00 to $18.00 the fee paid to clerks of superior court for filing articles of incorporation. Increases from $16.00 to $17.00 the fee for filing articles of amendment,
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CORPORATIONS (continued)

restated articles, articles of merger or

consolidation,

and articles of

dissolution.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-172,

14-2-194, 14-2-196, 14-2-213, 14-2-282,

and 14-3-216.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 836; SB 591; p. 156
Provides that shares of a corporation which are held in a fiduciary capacity by a subsidiary which is a financial institution authorized to exercise trust powers may be voted and may be counted in determining the number of shares outstanding.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-117. Effective February 19, 1982.

Act 1208; HB 455; p. 694

Grants to shareholders a right to

dissent from any amendment of the

articles

of

incorporation of a

corporation which would impose, alter,

or abolish any restriction on the

transfer of any of the shareholders'

shares.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-250.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1231; HB 454; p. 807
Makes regulations which are applicable to corporate takeovers also applicable to takeover bids directed at joint-stock associations and certain investment trusts.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-6-1, 14-6-2, 14-6-5, 14-6-14, and 14-6-15.
Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1209; HB 456; p. 696
Provides for confidential treatment of registration statements filed in connection with corporate takeovers and hearings held in relation to takeovers.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-6-2 and 14-6-7.
Effective April 13, 1982.

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COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Act 1562; HB 1444; p. 2483
Requires counties and municipalities which issue building permits to maintain certain records relating to permit applications and issuance of permits.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-15-24. Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1246; HB 1474; p. 853
Provides a formula for distribution to counties and county school boards of any proceeds received by the state from the federal government from sales of timber on military installations in such counties.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-15. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1251; HB 1563; p. 869
Authorizes municipalities which did not make timely application for general purpose grants for fiscal year 1982 funds to make the required filing on or before June 1, 1982.
Amends Ga. L. 1967, p. 889. Effective April 13, 1982, and repealed effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1234; HB 1205; p. 825
Provides that each militia district within a county must contain at least 200 persons 18 years of age or over, rather than 100 males over 21 years of age as formerly required.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-2-2. Effective November l, 1982.
COURTS
Act 1488; HB 1847; p. 1737
Enacts the "Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Compensation Act of 1982" and directs each county governing authority to select one of two salary compensation plans for compensating small claims court judges, justices of the peace, and certain other judicial officers formerly compensated on a fee basis. Requires such judicial officers to develop a written schedule which ensures that at least one such officer is available at all times for the purpose of issuing search warrants and arrest warrants.
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COURTS (continued)

Enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 15-22. Effective May l, 1982.

Act 1297; HB 1328; p. 974
Increases from $200.00 to $500.00 the maximum fine which may be imposed by the superior courts for contempt of court.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-8. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1274; HB 1327; p. 933
Provides that any court having jurisdiction over a proceeding in which an affidavit of indigence has been filed may on its own motion inquire into the truth of the affidavit and require payment of costs or deny the relief sought if it finds that the costs can be paid.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-15-2. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1356; HB 1421; p. 1106

Provides

that

notary

public

commissions may be renewed in person or

by mail in the discretion of the clerk

of superior court. Requires that a

duplicate original of the certificate of

appointment be issued to the notary

public and presented to the supplier of

the notary's seal.

Provides that

embossment of documents by the notary's

seal shall be authorized but not

necessary.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-17-5 and

45-17-6.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1354; HB 1403; p. 1103
Provides that if the board of trustees of a county law library determines that it has funds in excess of those required for the law library then such funds shall be paid to the county governing authority and used for the purchase of furnishings for the courthouse.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-15-7 and 36-15-9.
Effective November 1, 1982.

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COURTS (continued)

Act 1519; SB 4; p. 2199
Creates a juvenile court in each county in the state and provides for establishment of circuit-wide juvenile court judgeships. Provides for partial state funding for the salary of juvenile court judges. Requires juvenile court referees who are appointed after July 1, 1983, to be law school graduates. Authorizes juvenile courts to suspend the driver's license of or prohibit the issuance of a driver's license to a child who has been adjudicated delinquent.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-3, 15-11-10, and 15-11-35.
Effective July 1, 1983.

Act 1471; SB 655; p. 1659
Increases the sheriff's fees for serving process and for executing and serving warrants from $15.00 to $20.00.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-21. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1255; HB 1631; p. 877
Provides that the provisions under which a chief deputy clerk of superior court shall fill a vacancy in the office of clerk of superior court shall apply only to the office of clerk of superior court and not to other county offices.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-56. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1380; HB 1714; p. 1180
Provides that the state minimum salary required to be paid to each clerk of superior court who is compensated on a salary basis shall not be reduced if any other court for which a clerk of superior court is serving as clerk is abolished.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-89. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1440; HB 1293; p. 1486

Changes the

compensation

of

secretaries of superior court judges and

district attorneys.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-6-25 and

15-18-17.

Effective July 1, 1982.

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COURTS (continued)
Act 1381; HB 1729; p. 1181
Provides that county public defenders may engage in the practice of criminal law outside the duties of their office with the written approval of the senior judge of superior court of the judicial circuit.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-12-7. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1218; HB 823; p. 779
Makes all elected officers and officials ineligible to serve on grand juries while holding elective office and for two years thereafter.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-60. Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1301; HB 1358; p. 9~2
Provides that the minimum amount payable to law enforcement officers for court attendance shall be the greater of $20.00 or the per diem paid grand jurors during the preceding term of superior court.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-27. Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1398; HB 1776; p. 1230
Increases the compensation paid to jury commissioners and to clerks of boards of jury commissioners to a minimum of $25.00 for each day's service and authorizes county governing authorities to further increase such compensation by not more than $10.00 for each day's service.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-24. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1214; HB 732; p. 718
Provides that the compensation of jurors at coroner's inquests shall be fixed at not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00 per diem.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-36. Effective July 1, 1982.
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COURTS (continued)
Act 1261; HB 1783; p. 892
Changes requirements as to past volumes of the official reports of the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court which are required to be maintained by the publisher of the reports.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-32, 50-18-35, and 50-18-36.
Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1211; HB 629; p. 702
Provides that the chief judge of superior court of any judicial circuit may for any county within the circuit discontinue or restore the distribution of any of the Georgia Laws, House and Senate Journals, or Supreme Court and Court of Appeals reports. Provides that at least one set of the appellate reports and session laws shall be distributed to the law library and probate court of each county.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-11-10 and 50-18-31.
Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1443; HB 1724; p. 1502
Enumerates the powers and duties of probate courts as assigned by other specific provisions of law.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-30. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1460; SB 582; p. 1617
Authorizes probate courts to combine records relating to wills, letters of administration and guardianship, bonds given by administrators and guardians, appraisements, inventories, schedules, accounts, marriage licenses and returns thereon, official bonds, and court minutes into one or more suitable books.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-37. Effective April 16, 1982.
Act 1459; SB 567; p. 1612
Establishes the Executive Probate Judges Council of Georgia to be made up of 13 probate judges to advise and coordinate with the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia concerning educational programs for
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COURTS (continued)

probate judges and probate judges elect. Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 15-9-100
through 15-9-105. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1203; SB 564; p. 682

Requires

probate

judges

to

satisfactorily complete a training

course conducted by the Institute of

Continuing

Judicial

Education of

Georgia. Requires such training to be

completed no later than December 31,

1983 by judges holding office on January

1, 1983, and within one year after

taking office by judges taking office

after January 1, 1983. Also requires

completion of additional training during

each year in which a probate judge is in

office. Provides that probate judges

shall not receive retirement credit for

years

in

which

these training

requirements are not met.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-1.1 and

amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-11-70.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 898; HB 1719; p. 501
Amends Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 15-6-2 so as to correct an erroneous reference to the number of judges of superior courts for the Cordele Judicial Circuit and the Rome Judicial Circuit.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 865; HB 1359; p. 439

Creates a new superior court judicial

circuit to be composed of Rockdale

County and known as the Rockdale

Judicial Circuit to begin operations

effective January 1, 1983.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections

15-6-1

through 15-6-3.

Effective March 24, 1982.

Act 1072; HB 1181; p. 546
Fixes the terms of superior court of Sumter County in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3. Effective November 1, 1982.

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COURTS (continued)
Act 1049; HB 1360; p. 536
Fixes the terms of Superior Court of Taylor County in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3. Effective April 12, 1982.
Act 863; HB 1172; p. 436
Adds an additional superior court judge to the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit for a term beginning on December 1, 1982.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 862; HB 1087; p. 434
Adds an additional superior court judge to the Cobb Judicial Circuit for a term beginning on January 1, 19S3.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective April 24, 1982.
Act 860; SB 625; p. 428
Adds an additional superior court judge to the Atlantic Judicial Circuit for a term beginning January 1, 1983.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective March 24, 1982.
CRIMINAL LAW
Act 1439; HB 1290; p. 1476
Changes the rules governing mental competency of criminal defendants so as to authorize the finder of fact to find a defendant to be guilty but mentally ill at the time of the crime and provides for sentencing and treatment of defendants found to be guilty but mentally ill. Changes procedures for evaluation and commitment of defendants who are found to be not guilty by reason of insanity.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 17-7-131. Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1221; HB 931; p. 786
Changes the grounds for habeas corpus relief for persons imprisoned under sentences imposed by state courts of
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CRIMINAL LAW (continued)

record so as to eliminate the ground of denial of rights under state statutes and change the provisions relating to waiver of rights. Provides that habeas corpus relief shall not be granted if no timely motion or objection was made at trial unless a show of cause for such noncompliance is made.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 9-14-42 and 9-14-48.
Effective April 13, 1982, and applicable only to habeas corpus petitions filed on or after January 1, 1983.

Act 1432; HB 73; p. 1371
Increases from $200.00 to $500.00 the value of the property stolen required for the crime of theft to be a felony.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-8-12. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1472; SB 661; p. 1661
Regulates the operation of real estate promotions and other business promotions in which individuals are notified that they have won a prize and are required to visit a real estate development or other place of business in order to determine which prize has been won. Requires mailings used in such promotions to state the actual cash value and odds of winning each prize and imposes other conditions upon the operation of such promotions.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-20 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-36.
Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1522; SB 463; p. 2214

Defines the felony offense of dog

fighting and provides for punishment by

a mandatory fine of $5,000.00 or a

mandatory

fine of $5,000.00 and

imprisonment for one to five years.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-36.

Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1270; HB 1055; p. 922

Provides felony

punishment

for

solicitation of funds for organizat~ons

or purposes

which

are

falsely

represented

to

be

charitable

organizations or charitable purposes.

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CRIMINAL LAW (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 and 43-17-9.
Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1567; HB 1224; p. 2499

Defines the offense of feticide and

provides for punishment by

life

imprisonment.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-80.

Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1402; SB 227; p. 1242
Changes the punishment for aggravated assault to one to 20 years imprisonment.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-21. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1295; HB 1323; p. 968

Defines the offense of contributing to

the delinquency,

unruliness,

or

deprivation of a minor and provides for

punishment.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-1.

Effective November 1, 1981.

Act 1435; HB 813; p. 1385

Makes racketeering activity a crime

which will authorize an investigation

warrant. Extensively amends the law

relating to racketeering influenced and

corrupt organizations (RICO) so as to

redefine

the

term

"pattern of

racketeering activities", to change the

procedures for forfeiture of property,

and to provide for RICO liens against

property and their foreclosure and

effect. Requires foreign corporations

to maintain a registered office and

registered agent in the state in order

to acquire or hold real property in the

state. Makes other changes in the RICO

law.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-64 and

Sections 16-4-3 et seq.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1523; SB 479; p. 2215
Creates the offense of trafficking in methaqualone and provides penalties.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-31. Effective November 1, 1982.

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CRIMINAL LAW (continued)

Act 1546; HB 1210; p. 2325

Changes the procedures for forfeiture

of property used in gambling and

property seized in connection with

controlled

substances violations.

Changes the nature of property subject

to forfeiture in controlled substances

cases.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-12-31,

16-12-32, and 16-13-49.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1554; HB 1349; p. 2370

Redefines

the term "counterfeit

substances" for purposes of regulation

of controlled substances. Creates the

crime of distributing a noncontrolled

substance upon the express or implied

representation that the substance is a

controlled substance and provides

penalties.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-30.1.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1550; HB 1283; p. 2359

Creates the felony offense of using

mails, telephone, radio or other

communication

facilities

in

the

commission of a felony offense relating

to controlled substances.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-32.2.

Effective November 1, 1982.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Act 1291; HB 1299; p. 959

Provides that if any person has been

admitted to a hospital or morgue as a

result of any casualty and is unable to

consent to the taking of a blood sample

then the peace officer in charge of the

investigation may request any licensed

physician,

registered nurse,

or

qualified

medical

or

laboratory

technician to withdraw blood for

analytical purposes.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-46.

Effective April 13, 1982.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued)

Act 1548; HB 1240; p. 2336
Specifies procedures to be followed by law enforcement agencies in handling allegedly stolen property and provides procedures for returning stolen property to the rightful owner.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-5-50. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1544; HB 1175; p. 2319

Authorizes the issuance of wire tap or

surveillance

warrants

in

the

investigation of crimes

involving

controlled substances.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-64.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 893; SB 701; p. 493

Provides that judges of probate courts

may

hold

courts

of

inquiry.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-7-20.

Effective April 12, 1982.

Act 1534; SB 642; p. 2273
Provides that the proceeds of dispositions of property forfeited with respect to controlled substances violations shall vest in the county and may be expended for law enforcement purposes by the county.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1227; HB 1192; p. 800
Provides that the oath taken by juries prior to commencing voir dire may be administered by either the clerk of court or the trial judge.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-32. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1415; SB 538; p. 1271
Provides that procedures for review of criminal sentences by sentence review panels of superior court judges shall not apply in misdemeanor cases or in cases in which a life sentence is imposed for murder.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-10-6. Effective April 14, 1982.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued)

Act 1384; HB 1814; p. 1186
Provides that the brief in a criminal appeal may be filed without payment of costs or the filing of an affidavit of indigence by the defendant if counsel files with the brief his own affidavit that he was appointed by the trial court to represent the defendant because of the defendant's indigency.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 5-6-4. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1433; HB 218; p. 1373
Provides for detainers to be filed with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation in cases of inmates awaiting final disposition of appeals and other motions which are pending on any outstanding sentence.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 42-6-1. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1503; SB 579; p. 1807
Authorizes the sentencing of criminal defendants to a term of confinement as a condition of being afforded first offender benefits. Provides for the release to law enforcement agencies of the records of discharge under the first offender law upon certification by the law enforcement agency that the records are needed for a pending criminal investigation.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-8-60 et seq.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1410; SB 503; p. 1257

Authorizes

courts

to

require

defendants who are sentenced to

probation to perform community service

as a condition of probation.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 42-8-70

through 42-8-74.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1352; HB 1348; p. 1097
Authorizes trial judges in addition to any other condition of probation to require probationers to complete a program of incarceration for a period of 180 days in an alternative incarceration unit of the Department of Offender

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued)

Rehabilitation. Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-35.1. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1536; SB 720; p. 2283

Provides that a special term of

probation shall be imposed in addition

to any other sentence entered in

criminal cases

involving

certain

controlled

substances

violations

relating to Schedule II substances and

trafficking offenses.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-35.1.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1470; SB 644; p. 1658
Provides that no judgment shall be rendered decreeing the forfeiture of an appearance bond if the defendant has not been brought to trial within a period of three years after the date of posting bond and eliminates provisions relating to forfeiture of bonds of prosecutors to prosecute.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-70 and 17-6-72.
Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1408; SB 482; p. 1254
Changes the amount which may be charged by sureties on criminal bonds to 10 percent of the principal amount of the bond.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-6-30. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1366; HB 717; p. 1136
Makes current provisions of law relating to cash bonds and deposits of drivers' licenses in lieu of cash bonds in traffic cases also applicable to cases involving violations of motor vehicle and driver licensing laws, size and weight of vehicles and loads, and motor carrier regulations.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-5, 17-6-8, and 17-6-11.
Effective July 1, 1982.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued)

Act 1395; HB 1636; p. 1224

Changes the procedure for forfeiture

of appearance bonds so that a bond

forfeiture hearing is set immediately

upon the failure to appear for a date at

least 90 days after failure to appear.

Provides that execution shall issue

immediately if it is determined at the

hearing that the bond should be

forfeited.

Provides that appearance

bonds shall have entered on them the

mailing address of the principal and

each surety and that a copy of the

defendant's notice of arraignment shall

be mailed to each surety on the bond as

well as to the principal.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 17-6-73 and

amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-31 and

17-7-91.

Effective January 1, 1983.

Act 1266; HB 723; p. 910

Lists certain serious felonies and

prohibits the granting of bail to a

person charged with one of those

felonies if the defendant has previously

been convicted of one of those felonies,

is on probation or parole with respect

to a previous conviction of one of those

felonies, or is on bail or has been

released on his own recognizance for one

of those felonies.

Provides

an

exception whereby such persons may be

released on bail or their

own

recognizance only if the superior court

makes certain required findings after a

petition and hearing.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 17-6-1.

Effective November 1, 1982.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Act 1421; SB 624; p. 1287
Authorizes retired state court judges and emeritus state court judges to perform marriage ceremonies.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-7-5. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1288; HB 1281; p. 950
Provides that a married person may use as a legal surname his or her spouse's surname, his or her own surname, or his or her surname in conjunction with the

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DOMESTIC RELATIONS (continued)

surname of his or her spouse. Provides

that applicants for marriage licenses

shall designate on

the

license

application form the surnames which will

be used by them after their marriage.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-33.1.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1230; HB 307; p. 805
Provides that the domicile of a married person shall not be presumed to be the domicile of that person's spouse.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-2-3. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1539; HB 993; p. 2300
Authorizes the court in actions for the prevention of family violence to require one or more parties to receive appropriate psychiatric or psychological services.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-13-4. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1386; HB 94; p. 1189
Provides that the court in an action involving determination of the award of child custody between the parents of the child may investigate whether child abuse or other acts adversely affecting the health and welfare of the child have occurred upon its own motion as well as upon motion of a party.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-9-4. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1431; HB 48; p. 1369
Provides that probate courts shall not have jurisdiction over actions alleging that parental custody of children should be terminated.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-30. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1296; HB 1324; p. 970
Provides that interference with custody of a child shall not constitute the offense of kidnapping but shall constitute the separate offense of interference with custody and provides penalties.

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DOMESTIC RELATIONS (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-5-40 and 16-5-45.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1391; HB 1408; p. 1207

Authorizes the Department of Human

Resources to provide child support

enforcement services in cases where the

child

does

not

receive public

assistance.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-11-6,

19-11-8, and 19-11-21.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1390; HB 1407; p. 1204

Provides

that

unemployment

compensation shall be included in

earnings subject to recovery under the

"Child Support

Recovery

Act."

Authorizes county and circuit child

support receivers to bring actions for

contempt of court against persons who do

not make required payments to them.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-11-19 and

enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 15-15-4.1.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1355; HB 1406; p. 1105

Provides that information obtained by

the Department of Human Resources

pursuant to the "Child Support Recovery

Act" may be made available for purposes

of

enforcing

child

custody

determinations or of enforcing any state

or federal law relating to the unlawful

taking or restraint of a child.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-9.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1394; HB 1547; p. 1221
Provides that in proceedings for the appointment of a guardian of an incapacitated adult the examination of the proposed ward may be performed by a physician authorized to practice medicine in a federal facility if the proposed ward is a patient in that federal facility.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 29-5-6. Effective April 14, 1982.

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DOMESTIC RELATIONS (continued)
Act 1225; HB 1179; p. 796
Provides that the guardian ad litem of a person alleged to be incompetent and in need of a guardian may also be the attorney appointed to represent the alleged incompetent and may be compensated both as guardian ad litem and as the attorney. Provides that guardians ad litem shall receive for each day of service the same fee as is paid to witnesses for attendance at superior court.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 29-5-6. Effective April 13, 1982.
EDUCATION
Act 1199; SB 253; p. 603
Changes provisions relating to the furnishing of state and local capital outlay funds for educational facilities for local school systems.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-250. Effective July 1, 1983.
Act 1217; HB 782; p. 776
Amends the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to establish a system of allotment of state funds to local school systems for services of school food and nutrition personnel.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-183. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1376; HB 1641; p. 1175
Provides that the certification of appointment or election of county school board members and county school superintendents shall be made by the clerk of superior court in the case of members appointed by the grand jury and by the secretary of the board of education when members are or the superintendent is appointed by the board. Provides that such certification shall be made to the Secretary of State rather than to the State School Superintendent.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-53. Effective November l, 1982.
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EDUCATION (continued)
Act 1240; HB 1399; p. 836
Deletes the provision for automatic repeal of the "Georgia Professional Standards Act" on June 30, 1982.
Codifies the Act as O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-981 et seq.
Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1517; HB 1436; p. 2188
Changes procedures for termination or demotion of public school teachers and professional personnel and provides that such procedures shall apply both in the case of an employee who has accepted a contract for four consecutive years from one local school board and an employee who has accepted a contract from a local board of education for two years after having previously accepted contracts for four consecutive years from another local board.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-942. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1358; HB 1433; p. 1110
Provides that teachers and other professional educators who have held life certificates shall be entitled to retain that lifetime status upon becoming qualified for a next higher level of certification in the same field.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-282. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1441; HB 1363; p. 1493
Changes the membership of the State Board for the Certification of Librarians and extends to July 1, 1987, the sunset or termination date of the board. Changes provisions relative to the certification of librarians.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-24. Effective April 16, 1982.
Act 1479; SB 758; p. 1693
Continues the authority of local boards of education to use school buses to provide transportation for the elderly and handicapped beyond the prior expiration date of such authority on July l, 1982.
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EDUCATION (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-1074. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1204; SB 660; p. 684

Changes the name of the Georgia

Educational Improvement Council to the

Legislative

Educational

Research

Council.

Provides that only the

secretarial and clerical employees of

the council shall be under the State

Merit System of Personnel Administration

and deletes provisions relating to

membership of the director and associate

directors of the council in the Teachers

Retirement System.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 20-7-1,

20-7-3, and 47-3-1.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1509; SB 710; p. 1860
Establishes a program of grants to Georgia residents for attendance at colleges of osteopathic medicine to be administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the board of regents.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-475. Effective July 1, 1983.

Act 1483; HB 589; p. 1699

Authorizes the Georgia Student Finance

Authority to make tuition equalization

grants to certain Georgia residents who

live within 50 miles of an institution

of higher education located outside the

State of Georgia and who do not live

within 50 miles of the nearest four-year

institution of the University System of

Georgia.

Provides for per diem

compensation to the members of the

Private Colleges and Universities

Facilities Authority.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-202,

20-3-410, and 20-3-411.

Effective June 1, 1982.

Act 1262; HB 153; p. 896
Excludes certain emergency, temporary, and other employees from coverage under the health insurance plan for public school employees. Changes the method of determination of the amount contributed to the insurance plan by the State Department of Education.

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EDUCATION (continued)

Does not amend the O.C.G.A. Effective July 1, 1982.

ELECTIONS

Act 1245; HB 1470; p. 850
Increases the minimum compensation of county voting registrars to $30.00 per day or $225.00 per month for the chief registrar and $27.00 per day or $200.00 per month for the other registrars.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-211. Effective April 3, 1982.

Act 866; HB 1410; p. 442

Provides that places used as voter

registration places may include but

shall not be limited to churches, public

housing facilities, public social

agencies, public child care centers,

public

recreation centers, public

buildings,

shopping

centers,

multi-family apartment complexes, child

care

centers,

and

educational

facilities.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-218.

Effective March 24, 1982.

Act 1206; HB 56; p. 688
Changes the rules for determining residence of married voters so that a person's residence for voting purposes is not required to be the same as that of his or her spouse.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-241. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1400; HB 1825; p. 5040
Amends numerous Acts based on population relating to county boards of elections and county boards of registration and elections so as to update the population criteria upon which the laws are based.
Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1425; SB 689; p. 1292
Authorizes the General Assembly by local Act to create a board of elections or board of elections and registration in any county in the state. Provides

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ELECTIONS (continued)

that in counties where the voting

registrars do not maintain a full-time

office any county officer (rather than

only the tax commissioner or tax

collector) may be appointed to serve as

chief deputy registrar. Changes the

form of voter registration cards for

regular and absentee registration.

Provides that in municipalities which do

not use the county voter registration

system, the county voting registrars

shall require completion of voter

registration cards in duplicate and

shall

forward one card to the

municipality to be effective as a

municipal registration. Provides that

municipal registrars shall be appointed

as deputy county registrars.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-40 and

amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-212,

21-2-213, 21-2-217, 21-2-231, 21-2-288,

and 21-2-350.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1474; SB 685; p. 1670

Provides a form of oath for municipal

election superintendents. Provides that

the dates of municipal elections and

qualifying dates shall be fixed by

municipal ordinance only if not fixed by

the

municipal

charter.

Requires

publication of notice of municipal

qualifying

dates.

Removes

the

requirement that municipal registrars be

electors of the municipality and

provides that county registrars shall be

appointed as deputy municipal registrars

of those municipalities which maintain

their own registration lists. Provides

that registration to vote with a

municipality which maintains its own

registration list shall be completed in

duplicate and that a copy shall be

forwarded to the county registrars and

shall be effective as a registration to

vote with the county registrars.

Requires that voters' lists filed by

municipal

registrars

include the

addresses and ZIP codes of the voters

and a certification of the number of

electors by race in each precinct.

Revises procedures for challenging

qualifications of municipal voters and

contesting the results of municipal

primaries and elections.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 21-3.

Effective November 1, 1982.

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ELECTIONS (continued)

Act 1445; HB 1900; p. 1512

Substitutes the term "precinct" for

the term "election district" in the

"Georgia Election Code" and the "Georgia

Municipal Election Code." Provides that

all precincts established or altered on

or after July l, 1983 must be bounded on

all

sides

only

by readily

distinguishable geographic features

which are indicated upon official

Department of Transportation maps or by

county and municipal boundaries.

Requires county and municipal election

superintendents to adjust the boundaries

of all precincts so as to conform to

such requirements no later than January

1, 1984. Requires county and municipal

superintendents to file with the

Secretary of State current maps of all

precincts no later than February l,

1984, and to thereafter file with the

Secretary of State

maps,

court

pleadings, federal Voting Rights Act

communications, and other documentation

necessary to allow the Secretary of

State of maintain a current list of all

precincts.

Amends O.C.G.A. Title 21.

Effective January l, 1983.

Act 1263; HB 364; p. 897
Changes the distribution of qualifying fees paid to state and county political parties so that 50 percent is retained by the political party and SO percent is paid to the state and county treasuries.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-131. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1469; SB 639; p. 1653
Changes the law governing recall of public officials so as to require recall petitions to state reasons why the recall is sought. Requires that recall petitions contain statements relating to criminal penalties for bribery with regard to petitions and the effect of petitions and requires that each signer of a petition must read such statements or have them read to him.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-4-6 and 21-4-7.
Effective November 1, 1982.

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ELECTIONS (continued)

Act 864; HB 1302; p. 437
Requires election superintendents to provide to any member of the public copies of public records in their custody upon payment of the actual cost of copying if photocopying equipment is available in the building in which the records are located.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-72. Effective March 24, 1982.

HEALTH

Act 1529; SB 581; p. 2248
Provides for the establishment by the Department of Human Resources of a community care service system having as its primary purpose the prevention of unnecessary institutionalization of functionally impaired elderly persons through the provision of community-based services.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 49-6-60 through 49-6-64.
Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1300; HB 1355; p. 980

Provides penalties for unlawfully

slaughtering a diseased animal for the

purpose of selling the carcass for human

consumption and

for

knowingly

distributing any part of such a carcass

for human consumption.

Amends Section 26-2-88.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1545; HB 1200; p. 2321
Provides a program of research, referral, and diagnosis for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Provides for implementation when and to the extent that funds are specifically appropriated.
Enacts 0.C.G.A Chapter 31-36. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1287; HB 1274; p. 937
Provides emergency procedures for application of physica~ restraints to alcohol or drug dependent individuals and mentally ill persons. Clarifies that physicians who have executed

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HEALTH (continued)

certificates as to such patients are not

prohibited

from

making

other

certifications with regard to the same

or other patients.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 37-3-43,

37-3-81, 37-3-165, 37-7-43, 37-7-81, and

37-7-165.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1442; HB 1395; p. 1499
Changes the definition of the term "eye bank" and the criteria for authorization of eye banks.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-23-1 et seq.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1473; SB 684; p. 1667
Changes the conditions under which the Department of Human Resources and county boards of health may obtain inspection warrants for premises required to be licensed, inspected, or regulated by the Department of Human Resources or any local agency of the department.
Amends O.C.G.A. S8ctions 31-5-20 and 31-5-21.
Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1452; SB 500; p. 1592
Authorizes the Department of Human Resources under certain circumstances to grant variances, waivers, and exemptions from rules and regulations of the department relating to standards for licensure of facilities.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-2-4. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1338; HB 1549; p. 1081

Makes medical specimen collection

stations facilities which are subject to

regulation by the Department of Human

Resources as clinical laboratories.

Authorizes exemption from such licensure

for

certain

laboratory

testing

facilities and deletes the requirement

that clinical laboratory inspections be

carried out by the department not less

often than annually.

Amends O.C.G.~. Sections 31-22-1,

31-22-2, and 31-22-8.

Effective April 13, 1982.

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HEALTH (continued)

Act 1249; HB 1553; p. 864
Includes free-standing emergency care clinics and birthing centers within the definition of the term "institution" for purposes of regulation of hospitals and related institutions by the Department of Human Resources.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-7-1. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1337; HB 1541; p. 1077

Authorizes physicians to release

medical information to the Department of

Human Resources concerning certain

diseases and injuries without the

consent of the patient and provides for

confidential

treatment

of

such

information by the department.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 24-9-40 and

31-12-2.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1368; HB 1074; p. 1148
Provides limited circumstances under which a physician may supervise more than two physician's assistants.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-34-103. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1560; HB 1435; p. 2403

Revises the statutory schedules of

dangerous

drugs

and

controlled

substances. Changes required procedures

for prescription of dangerous drugs.

Changes

provisions

relating

to

disciplinary licensing sanctions by the

State Board of Pharmacy.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 16-13 and

O.C.G.A. Sections 26-4-112 and 26-4-101.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1371; HB 1261; p. 1156
Changes the membership of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy and extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the board. Provides for the appointment of the director and agents of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency by the board. Changes provisions relating to licensure of pharmacists and pharmacy interns.

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HEALTH (continued)

Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 26-4.

Effective November 1, 1982, except

that provisions relating to

the

termination date of the board and

membership of the board are effective

April 14, 1982.

Act 1547; HB 1223; p. 2333
Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Exempts persons who have been in active practice of chiropractic for at least ten years from the general college training requirement applicable to other licensees. Requires licensees to display their license in a conspicuous place in their place of business.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-9. Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1331; HB 1251; p. 1056

Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or

termination date of the Georgia Board of

Dentistry. Eliminates provisions for

issuance of conditional licenses to

practice dentistry to dentists who do

not reside in the state.

Requires

dentists to display their licenses in a

conspicuous place in their place of

business and makes other changes

relating to licensure of dentists.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-11.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1556; HB 1368; p. 2376
Changes the qualifications of the member of the Chemical Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Tissue Laboratory Committee who is a medical laboratory technician.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-22-3. Effective April 11, 1982.

Act 1531; SB 604; p. 2266

Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or

termination date of the Composite State

Board of Medical Examiners. Directs the

board to appoint

a

Physician's

Assistants Advisory Committee. Requires

medical practitioners to display their

licanses in their principal place of

practice.

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HEALTH (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-34-2,

43-34-21, 43-34-35, and 43-34-37 and

repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 43-34-60

through 43-34-83, the

"Orthodists

Practice Act."

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1417; SB 583; p. 1278
Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry. Changes the time of required meetings of the board and prohibits the board from promulgating any rule restricting the location of the practice of a doctor of optometry. Requires each licensee to post his license in his principal place of practice and prohibits misleading or deceptive advertising by licensees.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-30. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1525; SB 498; p. 2222
Extends to July l, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the "Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses."
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-26-39. Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1568; SB 499; p. 2500
Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the Georgia Board of Nursing and authorizes the board to set standards for and regulate the practice of advanced nursing.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-26-4 and 43-26-13.
Effective April 30, 1982.

Act 1462; SB 592; p. 1621

Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or

termination date of the State Board of

Podiatry Examiners.

Changes the

definition of the term "podiatry" for

purposes of licensure of podiatrists.

Changes other provisions relating to

licensure of podiatrists.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-35.

Effective April 16, 1982.

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HEALTH (continued)
Act 1413; SB 517; p. 1264
Includes podiatrists within the definition of the term "practitioner" for purposes of the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act" and other laws relating to pharmacists and pharmacies.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 16-13-21 and 26-4-2.
Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1451; SB 497; p. 1589
Changes the definition of the term 11 to practice applied psychology" for purposes of the state licensure law for psychologists to include the diagnosis and treatment of mental and nervous disorders.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-39-1. Effective April 16, 1982.
INSURANCE
Act 1401; SB 207; p. 1234
Provides that optional no-fault motor vehicle insurance benefits must be explained to the insured at the time the insured makes initial application for a policy and eliminates the requirement that such optional coverages be separately accepted or rejected in writing by the insured. Provides that persons insured under policies in effect on November 1, 1982, shall be deemed to have signed the required statement that such optional coverages have been explained to them. Changes the time period of revocation of and procedures for revocation of drivers' licenses and motor vehicle licenses of persons convicted of operating a vehicle without required insurance or falsely certifying that required insurance is in effect. Requires each owner of a motor vehicle to keep proof of required insurance coverage in the vehicle at all times during its operation and requires law enforcement officers to request production of such proof of insurance each time that production of a driver's license is requested.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-34-5 and 33-34-10.
Effective November l, 1982.
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INSURANCE (continued)

Act 1489; SB 208; p. 1751
Amends the "Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act," Code Title 68C, so as to increase from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 the required minimum coverage for property damage.
Does not amend the O.C.G.A. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1463; SB 593; p. 1624

Requires all motor vehicle liability

insurance policies to contain a

provision which requires the insured to

send to the insurer copies of all

summonses and other processes relating

to policy coverage.

Provides that

failure by the insured to comply shall

relieve the insurer from liability

unless the required notice has been

given by a third party within specified

time periods.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-7-15 and

40-9-103.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1228; HB 127; p. 802
Provides that, where any insurer undertakes pursuant to a motor vehicle liability insurance policy to pay benefits to a third party on behalf of an insured for loss of use of a motor vehicle, the liability of the insurer shall commence as of the time of the incident which results in the loss of the use of the motor vehicle.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 33-7-11.1. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1200; SB 364; p. 615

Provides extensive regulation of the

collection, use, and disclosure by

insurers

and

insurance-support

organizations of information concerning

insureds and applicants for insurance.

Provides civil remedies for violations.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-39.

Effective January 1, 1984.

Act 1389; HB 485; p. 1199

Clarifies the authority of nonprofit

hospital

service corporations and

medical service nonprofit corporations

to invest in home office buildings,

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INSURANCE (continued)

tangible assets related to their

business operations, and wholly-owned

subsidiaries organized to

solicit

applications for insurance policies.

Authorizes certain nonprofit educational

corporations to issue variable annuity

contracts for the purpose of aiding

nonproprietary educational institutions.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-11-36,

33-18-25, and 33-19-17.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1393; HB 1513; p. 1217

Authorizes

insurers

other than

insurers authorized to transact mortgage

guaranty insurance to invest in

securities representing interests in

pools of loans secured by first

mortgages on residential property which

are guaranteed by governmental entities.

Enacts O.C.G.A. 33-11-25.1.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1254; HB 1618; p. 875
Changes to December 31, 1986, the termination date of Official Code of Georgia Annotated Chapter 33-33, relating to fair access to insurance requirements.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-33-11. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1247; HB 1479; p. 856
Authorizes each farmers' mutual fire insurance company to insure property located in any county contiguous to the county in which it has its home office.
Amends O.C.G.A. 33-16-13. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1330; HB 1237; p. 1054
Makes the law regulating insurance premium finance companies applicable to insurance agents, agencies, and brokers who finance premiums of policies written by or through them if they change or collect fees for such financing.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-22-16. Effective November 1, 1982.

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INSURANCE (continued)
Act 1202; SB 464; p. 650
Extensively revises the "Standard Valuation Law" and changes the formulae for computation of nonforfeiture values of insurance policies.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-10-13, 33-25-3, and 33-25-4.
Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1232; HB 1202; p. 822
Increases from $2,000.00 to $3,500.00 the maximum amount of dependent coverage under group life insurance policies.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-27-2. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1403; SB 312; p. 1244
Requires all individual and group policies of life and accident and sickness insurance and coverage booklets to be written in a simplified form and contain language which complies with standards of readability promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 33-3-25. Effective November l, 1982.
Act 1476; SB 711; p. 1678
Requires insurers issuing individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies to furnish to their insureds forms for filing proofs of loss within ten working days after notice of claim is given. Requires such insurers to pay benefits or give written notice of the reason for failure to pay benefits to each insured within 15 days after receipt of proof of loss and provides for 18 percent annual interest to be paid on late benefit payments. Provides for administrative fines for noncompliance.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 33-3-20, 33-29-3, and 33-30-6.
Effective July 1, 1982.
JUVENILES
Act 1513; HB 610; p. 1871
Adds to the list of designated felony acts given special treatment under the "Juvenile Court Code of Georgia" the
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JUVENILES (continued)

acts of aggravated battery and robbery. Provides special rules governing the disposition of juveniles who are found to have committed acts of burglary.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-37 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-39.1.
Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1272; HB 1285; p. 928
Changes provisions regulating the circumstances under which fingerprints of children may be taken and filed by law enforcement officers in the investigation of crimes and requires the taking of fingerprints of a child 15 or more years of age who is referred to the juvenile court in the investigation of certain serious offenses.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-60. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1363; HB 1534; p. 1120
Directs the commissioner of human resources to undertake an analysis of goals to reduce the number of children who have been in family or institutional foster care for a period of 24 months or longer.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-19. Effective April 13, 1982.

LABOR

Act 1329; HB 1231; p. 1023

Makes extensive changes in the

"Employment Security Law."

Changes

procedures under which employers cease

to be subject to the "Employment

Security Law." Eliminates the national

trigger for extended unemployment

compensation benefits and changes the

state

trigger.

Prohibits

disqualification

for

benefits of

claimants in approved training under the

federal

Trade

Readjustment

Act.

Prohibits the Board of Review and any

court from suspending the payment of

benefits pending the disposition of an

appeal. Makes other changes in the

"Employment Security Law."

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 34-8.

Effective April 13, 1982.

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LABOR (continued)

Act 1201; SB 379; p. 644
Revises provisions relating to use of rating systems by workers' compensation insurers and to filing of rates and rating systems by such insurers with the Insurance Commissioner.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-9-3, 33-9-9, 33-9-21, 33-9-23, and O.C.G.A. Chapter 34-9.
Effective January 1, 1984.

Act 1563; HB 1464; p. 2485

Provides that determination of

disability and bodily loss ratings for

purposes of workers' compensation shall

be based upon "Guides to the Evaluation

of Permanent Impairment" or other

recognized medical books or guides.

Increases from $115.00 to $135.00 the

maximum weekly workers' compensation

benefit for total disability. Freezes

basic

rates charged by workers'

compensation insurers until April 1,

1983 unless the insurer proves at a

hearing

before

the

Insurance

Commissioner that its earned premiums

would not equal its incurred loss or

expenses or that such rates jeopardize

the solvency of the insurer. Makes

byssinosis an occupational disease for

purposes of workers' compensation.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-9-1,

34-9-261, 34-9-280, and 34-9-281 and

enacts O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-130.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1551; HB 1301; p. 2360
Authorizes corporate officers to elect to be exempt from coverage under the Workers' Compensation Law.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-1 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-2.1.
Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1407; SB 477; p. 1253
Extends to July l, 1985, the termination date of the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978."
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-19-46. Effective April 14, 1982.

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Act 1424; SB 667; p. 1290
Provides a maximum motor vehicle speed limit of 40 miles per hour in any location which is within or adjacent to a construction or maintenance area if a sign prescribing that speed limit is displayed.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-181. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1250; HB 1554; p. 867
Removes the offense of reckless driving from the list of offenses considered in determining who are habitual violators under the driver licensing laws.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-58. Effective November l, 1982.
Act 1482; HB 580; p. 1694
Changes the definition of the crime of homicide by vehicle so that failure to stop and render aid at an accident which results in a death constitutes the crime of homicide by vehicle and so that a habitual violator who causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle while his license is in revocation is guilty of the crime of homicide by vehicle. Provides that the offense of homicide by vehicle must be charged as a state law violation rather than as an ordinance violation and that a court which does not have jurisdiction over the state offense of homicide by vehicle shall not have jurisdiction over any other offense arising out of the same conduct which leads to a charge of the state offense of homicide by vehicle.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 40-6-376 and 40-6-393.
Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1454; SB 506; p. 1601
Increases from six months to 12 months the period of suspension of the driver's license of a person who has been charged with homicide by vehicle and who refuses to submit to tests for determining the alcohol or drug content of his blood.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-63. Effective April 16, 1982.
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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (continued)

Act 1465; SB 599; p. 1633

Requires that points which have been

assessed against a person's driver's

license record must be deducted if the

points resulted from a

speeding

violation based on the use of a radar

speed detection device during a period

of time in which the Commissioner of

Public Safety has determined that the

local government was operating the speed

detection device unlawfully.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-57.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1510; SB 519; p. 1862
Provides that special distinctive driver's licenses shall be issued to persons 16 or 17 years of age and provides for automatic suspension of such licenses upon conviction of driving under the influence or driving 25 or more miles per hour in excess of the speed limit. Provides a minimum fine of $750.00 to be imposed upon persons convicted of operating a motor vehicle after having been declared to be an habitual violator.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-26 and 40-5-58.
Effective November l, 1982.

Act 848; HB 1459; p. 403
Provides that a rejected application for first certificate of title to a motor vehicle shall be returned to the holder of the first security interest or lien named in the application or to the owner. Changes provisions for issuance of "rebuilt" certificates of title for salvage motor vehicles which have been repaired.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-3-29, 40-3-35.1, and 40-3-35.2.
Effective March 10, 1982.

Act 832; HB 1145; p. 152
Changes the definition of the term "salvage motor vehicle" for purposes of the motor vehicle certificate of title law.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-3-2. Effective February 16, 1982.

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (continued)

Act 1475; SB 696; p. 1676
Requires that as a condition of the issuance of a certificate of title for a rebuilt motor vehicle the word "rebuilt" must be permanently affixed to the motor vehicle in a clear and conspicuous manner.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-3-35.1. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1293; HB 1307; p. 964
Increases from 50 cents to $1.00 the additional fee charged to applicants for purchasing motor vehicle license plates or revalidation decals by mail.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-28. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1450; SB 489; p. 1584

Eliminates the $2.00 fee for the

replacement of lost or defaced county

decals for motor vehicle license plates.

Provides that it shall be a misdemeanor

to operate a motor vehicle without a

valid county decal and provides

penalties.

Provides that special

bicentennial motor vehicle license

plates issued in 1976 may continue to be

used after December 31, 1982. Prohibits

the attachment to a motor vehicle of any

apparatus which obstructs or hinders the

clear display and legibility of the

license plate.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-8,

40-2-29, 40-2-38, and 40-2-40.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1362; HB 1529; p. 896
Fixes at $10.00 the amount of additional fee charged for special license plates issued to motor vehicle owners who operate citizens' band radios.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-74. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1336; HB 1527; p. 1075
Fixes at $10.00 the amount of additional fee charged for special license plates issued to motor vehicle owners who operate amateur radio stations.

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (continued)

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-73. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1538; HB 578; p. 2298

Provides

that distinctive motor

vehicle license plates may be issued for

street rods in the same manner as for

historical vehicles.

Does not amend the O.C.G.A.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1215; HB 739; p. 720

Changes requirements for registration

of motor vehicles operated in the state

by nonresidents of the state and

visitors to the state so that visitors

may

operate

vehicles

without

registration

for

90

days

and

nonresidents who accept employment in

the state or enroll their children in

school in the state may operate vehicles

without registration for 30 days.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-90.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 854; HB 1557; p. 422
Authorizes the commissioner of the Department of Revenue to issue temporary motor vehicle registration permits under certain circumstances.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 48-10-31. Effective March 11, 1982.

Act 1497; SB 669; p. 1784
Provides that motor vehicle tag registration and certificate of title records maintained by the Revenue Department shall be available for inspection by tax collectors, tax receivers, and tax commissioners.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-3-24. Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1468; SB 623; p. 1650
Changes procedures for removal, storage, and disposal of abandoned motor vehicles so as to provide that the notice of the foreclosure of a lien upon an abandoned motor vehicle shall be given by certified mail or by posting at the county courthouse if the owner is

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (continued)

unknown. Provides that the fee for filing an affidavit to foreclose in any court shall be $5.00.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-5. EFfective April 16, 1982.

Act 845; HB 1156; p. 165

Eliminates the formerly required

annual motor vehicle safety inspection

for motor vehicles other than school

buses.

Changes certain provisions

relating to required equipment on motor

vehicles and authorizes law enforcement

officers to inspect without a warrant

motor vehicles suspected of equipment

violations.

Provides

for

the

conditional repeal of the "Georgia Motor

Vehicle

Emission

Inspection

and

Maintenance Act" upon the effective date

of any amendment to the Federal Clean

Air Act which would allow the

discontinuation of the emission

inspection program without a resulting

loss of federal funds.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 40-8.

Effective February 26, 1982.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Act 1487; HB 1525; p. 1729

Eliminates the requirement that the

clerk of a court which tries a game and

fish case make a report of the

disposition of the case to the

commissioner of natural resources.

Prohibits persons operating boats and

motor vehicles from fleeing from peace

officers. Abolishes the distinction

between salt-water and fresh-water

commercial fishing licenses. Provides

for proceeds of certain contraband

forfeitures to be paid to the county

rather than the state.

Provides

regulations for the use of public

fishing areas and wildlife management

areas.

Amends O.C.G.A. Title 27.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1253; HB 1601; p. 873
Changes the boundaries of boat safety zones on state waters within which the operation of power boats is prohibited. Provides an exemption for dam operation

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NATURAL RESOURCES (continued)

and maintenance craft. Amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-13. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1493; SB 626; p. 1771
Revises the listing of trout waters of the state and seasons on trout waters.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-4-52 and 27-4-53.
Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1464; SB 596; p. 1629
Excepts poisonous snakes from the prohibition against disturbing or destroying the dens or homes of wildlife. Provides for notice to and protection of persons having security interests in property which is subject to forfeiture because of its use in illegal night hunting. Redefines the line between fresh waters and salt waters of the state for purposes of fishing licenses.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-1-30, 27-3-48, 27-4-1, and 27-4-151.
Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1461; SB 590; p. 1619

Authorizes

the

transportation,

possession, and sale of hides and skins

from alligators which were lawfully

acquired.

Requires certain record

keeping as to the place of origin of

legally possessed alligator hides.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-3-19.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1412; SB 509; p. 1263
Changes the season during which it is lawful to take certain species of game by means of falconry.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-3-15. Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1304; HB 1381; p. 988
Prohibits the use of any body-gripping trap of a size in excess of 9 1/2 inches square except in water or on land within ten feet of water.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-3-63. Effective November 1, 1982.

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NATURAL RESOURCES (continued)
Act 1549; HB 1270; p. 2339
Extensively revises the "Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978." Specifies criteria for issuance of permits and changes other provisions relative to permitting of dams by the state.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-5-372 et seq.
Effective April 22, 1982.
Act 1515; HB 1401; p. 2076
Creates the Upper Savannah River Development Authority for the purpose of acquiring and operating boat docks, hotels, recreation areas, and other facilities on public property adjacent to Richard B. Russell Lake. Provides for membership of the authority and revenue bond financing by the authority.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-3-400 et seq.
EFfective April 21, 1982.
Act 1559; HB 1391; p. 2389
Enacts into law the "Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact" to provide for interstate cooperation in the management and storage of low-level radioactive waste. Provides for the compact to become effective upon ratification by three of the eligible member states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-120 through 12-8-123.
Effective November 1, 1982.
PENAL MATTERS
Act 1430; HB 1337; p. 1364
Directs the commissioner of the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to assign each convicted defendant to a correctional institution within 15 days after he is notified that the defendant has been sentenced. Provides, however, that the convicted defendant shall not be so transferred if his attorney files a written request with the court stating that the presence of the convicted person is required within the county of the conviction in order to prepare and
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PENAL MATTERS (continued)

prosecute an appeal. Increases from $5.00 to $7.50 per day the amount paid by the state to a county for each day on which a convicted defendant is held by the county after the county has given notice that the convicted defendant is eligible for transfer to the state penal system.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-5-50 et seq.
Effective January l, 1983.

Act 1428; HB 1335; p. 1356
Directs the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to undertake a program of release of selected state prisoners as a means to reduce the state prison population to its capacity in the event that the Governor declares a state of emergency with regard to jail and prison overcrowding.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-9-60. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1429; HB 1336; p. 1361
Provides that the Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall bear the cost of emergency medical and hospital care which is provided to an inmate in the custody of a political subdivision of the state if the department has been notified that the inmate is available and eligible for the transfer of his custody to the department.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 42-5-2. Effective Aprill, 1982.

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

Act 1496; SB 662; p. 1782

Extends to July l, 1988, the sunset or

termination

date

of

the

State Board of Accountancy.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-3-38.

Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1328; HB 1218; p. 1019

Extends to July l, 1988, the sunset or

termination date of the State Board for

Examination,

Qualification,

and

Registration of Architects. Eliminates

the requirement that certificates

granted by the board be filed with the

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clerk of superior court. Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-4. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1477; SB 730; p. 1686
Provides that an auctioneer's license shall be issued without examination to persons between the ages of 45 and 60 who have served as the principal auctioneer in at least 500 auctions prior to 1971.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-6-11. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1453; SB 502; p. 1597

Extends to July 1, 1986, the sunset or

termination date of the Georgia State

Board of Barbers.

Eliminates the

requirement that licensees submit to the

board a certificate of health.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-7.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1335; HB 1519; p. 1073
Provides that the "Buying Services Act of 1975" shall be administered by the administrator of the Fair Business Practices Act rather than by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-591. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1478; SB 747; p. 1689
Provides for regulation of career consulting firms under the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" and specifies disclosures required to be made by career consulting firms to their clients.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392 and 10-1-393.
Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1302; HB 1364; p. 984
Extends to July 1, 1984, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Registration for Foresters.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-63. Effective April 13, 1982.

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PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (continued)

Act 1557; HB 1373; p. 2378
Extends to July 1, 1986, the sunset or termination date of the Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects. Changes the requirements for licensure as a landscape architect.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-23. Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1526; SB 540; p. 2224

Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or

termination date of the Georgia State

Board of Occupational Therapy and

changes

provisions

relating

to

exemptions from licensure for certain

occupational

therapists

furnishing

services in the state for limited

periods of time.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-28.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1436; HB 904; p. 1416
Makes numerous changes in the law relating to the regulation and licensure of physical therapists and the State Board of Physical Therapy.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-33. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1449; SB 485; p. 1582
Extends to July 1, 1987, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Polygraph Examiners.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-36-16. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1532; SB 616; p. 2269

Provides for registration with the

State Board of Registration for

Professional

Engineers

and

Land

Surveyors

by all corporations,

partnerships, firms, and associations

practicing professional engineering and

regulates the practice of such entities.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-15-23.

Effective November. 1, 1982.

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PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (continued)
Act 1542; HB 1160; p. 2308
Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-15-31. Effective April 22, 1982.
Act 1327; HB 1207; p. 1001
Revises the requirements for licensure as a real estate sales person or broker. Provides that fees for examination and licensure shall be fixed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Requires any real estate broker who brings an action for collection of compensation to plead and prove the fact of his licensure. Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-40. Effective July 1, 1982.
Act 1467; SB 620; p. 1644
Changes the membership of the Georgia Board of Registered Professional Sanitarians. Abolishes the board's advisory council and authorizes the board to establish resource councils. Changes other provisions relating to licensure by the board.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-42. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1226; HB 1189; p. 798
Authorizes licensure as a registered professional sanitarian for persons who do not meet the statutory requirements for licensure but who had been employed as sanitarians for at least 12 years prior to July 1, 1977.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 43-42-5.1. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1239; HB 1389; p. 834
Extends to July 1, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-47-16. Effective April 13, 1982.
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PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (continued)

Act 1334; HB 1518; p. 1065
Extends to July l, 1988, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Authorizes senior veterinary students to be allowed to sit for the examination to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine and changes other provisions relating to licensure of veterinarians by the board.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-50. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1491; SB 468; p. 1753
Regulates the business of wholesale and retail distribution of tractors and farm equipment. Specifies and prohibits unlawful practices by tractor or farm equipment dealers with respect to purchasers and by franchisors with respect to such dealers. Provides for remedies and enforcement.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 13-8-11 through 13-8-25.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1500; SB 713; p. 1791
Regulates the business of wholesale distribution of farm equipment. Specifies and prohibits unlawful practices by certain farm equipment wholesalers with respect to purchasers and by franchisors with respect to such wholesalers. Provides for remedies and enforcement.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 13-8-31 through 13-8-45.
Effective November 1, 1982.

PROPERTY AND HOUSING

Act 1437; HB 1102; p. 1431

Enacts the "Georgia Land Sales Act of

1982." Regulates the sale of land which

is divided into 50 or more lots or

parcels.

Requires

registration

statements as to such land offerings to

be filed with the Commissioner of

Securities and furnished to prospective

buyers.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 44-3.

Effective November l, 1982.

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PROPERTY AND HOUSING (continued)

Act 1269; HB 902; p. 920
Reduces from six months to two months the period of time for which unclaimed or unidentified property must be held by an involuntary, gratuitous, or naked depository prior to sale of the property.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-411. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1498; SB 680; p. 1787
Amends the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall be deemed to have elected to receive unclaimed property in the custody of financial institutions unless the holder of the property is notified to the contrary.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-12-214. Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1367; HB 767; p. 1144

Changes procedures for perfection and

enforcement of

mechanics'

and

materialmen's liens and for dissolution

of such liens.

Provides that in

proceedings for the foreclosure of liens

on real property the court shall enter

decision without the verdict of a jury

if the parties consent to trial by the

court without a jury.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 44-14-361 and

44-14-530.

Effective April 1, 1983.

Act 1537; HB 148; p. 2286
Enacts the "Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act." Grants to owners of self-service storage facilities a lien upon property stored in such facilities for charges due in relation to the property and provides for the method of perfection and enforcement of such liens.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 10-4-210 through 10-4-215.
Effective July l, 1982.

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PROPERTY AND HOUSING (continued)

Act 1268; HB 901; p. 915
Gives to any person who lawfully repossesses a motor vehicle a lien upon personal property found in the motor vehicle for reasonable expenses incurred in storing the property or giving notice to the owner and provides for enforcement of the lien.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 44-14-410. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1397; HB 1730; p. 1228

Provides

that

a

dispossessory

affidavit may be made only before a

justice of the peace in the district

where the land lies and not before any

other justice of the peace. Provides

that where summons in a dispossessory

action cannot be personally served it

shall be posted rather than tacked on

the door of the premises.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 44-7-50 and

44-7-51.

Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1365; HB 1558; p. 1134
Provides that a tenant who becomes in default in a dispossessory proceeding shall not be entitled to open the default. Changes time periods for other stages of dispossessory and distress warrant proceedings.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 44-7-53, 44-7-54, and 44-7-72.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1396; HB 1638; p. 1227

Provides that facade easements may

relate

to

historically

or

architecturally significant structures

or sites designated as such by the State

Historic Preservation Officer.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-10-2.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1533; SB 617; p. 2271
Requires all public officials who are responsible for enforcing codes related to construction to require that construction which requires engineering services must be carried out under the supervision of a registered professional

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PROPERTY AND HOUSING (continued)

engineer or architect. Provides that it

shall be a misdemeanor for any

unlicensed person to use the words

"engineer," "professional engineering,"

"engineering," or "engineered"

in

offering services to the public.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-15-27 and

43-15-30.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1210; HB 460; p. 698
Adds to the advisory committee appointed to assist the Department of Community Affairs in the revision and amendment of building and housing codes a member who shall be a municipal or county code enforcement official.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 8-2-24. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1434; HB 774; p. 1376
Amends "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to substitute the term "manufactured home" for the term "mobile home." Changes the type of manufactured homes which are subject to state regulation. Changes provisions relating to approval of plans and specifications of manufactured homes by the commissioner of community affairs and related procedures.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-130 through 8-2-143 and O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-440.
Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1466; SB 602; p. 1637
Substitutes the term "industrial building" for the term "factory-built housing" and provides for inspection and approval of such buildings for compliance with health and safety standards.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-110 et seq.
Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1264; HB 425; p. 903

Increases

from

$50,000.00

to

$100,000.00 the cost of buildings which

may be designed by persons who are not

registered architects or professional

engineers.

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PROPERTY AND HOUSING (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-4-14. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1505; SB 728; p. 1813
Changes the membership of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority and the accounting procedures to be followed by the authority. Creates the Georgia Secondary Market Corporation as a public agency to help meet the demand for residential mortgage funds in the state by establishing secondary market facilities for home mortgages. Provides for correlation of the activities of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority and the Georgia Secondary Market Corporation.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 8-3. Effective April 20, 1982.

Act 1485; HB 1259; p. 1716

Changes the membership of the Georgia

Residential

Finance

Authority.

Authorizes additional investments to be

made by the authority. Increases to

$150,000,000.00 the amount of bonds and

notes which may be outstanding at any

one

time

for

the

authority's

multi-family

residential

housing

program.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-172 et

seq.

Effective April 19, 1982.

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Act 856; HB 1345; p. 425
Provides that the committee appointed to investigate charges of criminal conduct, misconduct in office, or incapacity of a sheriff may recommend suspension of the sheriff and provides that upon such a recommendation the Governor may suspend the sheriff. Provides procedures for suspending and removing from office any sheriff who is convicted of a felony.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-26. Effective November l, 1982.

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (continued)

Act 1414; SB 528; p. 1267
Changes the amount of minimum salaries required to be paid to sheriffs under the state minimum salary law.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-20. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1494; SB 632; p. 1779

Provides that the bonds of deputy

sheriffs

shall

be

in

the

amount of $5,000.00.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-16-23 and

45-4-2.

Effective April 19, 1982.

Act 1409; SB 491; p. 1255
Provides that the annual expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly may be used for the purpose of per diem differential as well as for other authorized expenses.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-4. Effective January 10, 1983.

Act 1406; SB 476; p. 1251
Excludes majors of the Uniform Division of the Georgia State Patrol from the classified service of the State Merit System.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-2. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1404; SB 344; p. 1245
Provides that procedural requirements for adverse actions affecting employees under the State Merit System are not intended to create a property interest in public employment.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-8. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1242; HB 1419; p. 845

Provides

that state and local

government employees who donate blood

platelets or granulocytes through the

pheresis process shall be allowed a

leave of absence of not more than 16

hours per year to be computed at four

hours per donation.

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PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (continued)

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-30. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1303; HB 1378; p. 986
Provides that in considering requests for leave time by state employees priority shall be given to requests for time away from work for observance of religious holidays.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 1-4-1. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1535; SB 703; p. 2274

Provides for a program whereby state

employees

may

elect

to

have

contributions to charitable health and

human care organizations deducted from

their

salaries.

Provides

for

qualification of eligible charitable

organizations with the State Personnel

Board.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 45-20-50

through 45-20-56.

Effective April 22, 1982.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Act 1349; SB 709; p. 1089
Provides for appointment of law enforcement officers of the United States and law enforcement officers of other states as law enforcement officers of this state for the purpose of providing mutual assistance in the enforcement of the laws of this state or of the United States.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 35-9-15. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1222; HB 1153; p. 789
Grants to state probation supervisors and municipal public safety directors the same exemption granted to peace officers from laws relating to concealed weapons, deadly weapons at public gatherings, carrying of pistols without licenses, and machine guns.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-130. Effective April 13, 1982.

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PUBLIC SAFETY (continued)

Act 1561; HB 1490; p. 2478
Includes personnel of the Department of Offender Rehabilitation, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and county correctional institutions who are authorized to exercise the power of arrest within the definition of the term "peace officer" for purposes of the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act." Changes the membership of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-8-2, 35-8-3, and 35-8-14.
Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1444; HB 1495; p. 1504

Provides that the law enforcement

officer responsible for administration

of the regulation of dealers in precious

metals or gems shall be the county

sheriff, county police chief, or

municipal police

chief,

as is

appropriate.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-37-1 et

seq.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1405; SB 417; p. 1249

Provides that the

reports

of

nonaccidental injuries required to be

made by medical personnel shall be made

to the local law enforcement agency

having primary jurisdiction in the area

in which the medical facility is

located.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-7-9.

Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1289; HB 1284; p. 952
Defines the term "career criminal" and provides for filing of identifying data on career criminals by the Georgia Crime Information Center.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-3-30 and 35-3-33.
Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1374; HB 1585; p. 1171
Provides that persons who have been convicted of felonies and who have been granted relief from disabilities imposed by federal law with respect to

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PUBLIC SAFETY (continued)

possession of firearms may be granted relief from similar disabilities imposed by Georgia law upon demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Board of Public Safety that their possession of firearms will not present a threat to the public safety and that the granting of such relief will not be contrary to the public interest.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-131. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1290; HB 1292; p. 955

Reduces from five to two the number of

jurisdictions required to institute a

mutual aid resource pact for fire

protection and provides that local

governmental subdivisions of adjoining

states

may

be

participating

jurisdictions.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 25-6-1 et

seq.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1223; HB 1157; p. 792
Requires fire departments and local law enforcement agencies to report incidents of arson and suspected arson to the state fire marshal.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-33.1. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 876; HB 1587; p. 479

Changes

the

responsibility for

enforcement of fire safety standards

with respect to buildings which

constitute special fire safety standards

so that enforcement

is

the

responsibility of the Georgia Safety

Fire Commissioner except that (1)

counties having a population of 100,000

or more and cities having a population

of 45,000 or more shall undertake

responsibility for enforcement within

their jurisdictions and (2) cities with

less than 45,000 population may

undertake enforcement responsibility.

Prohibits any such local government from

granting any waiver or variance from the

state minimum fire safety standards.

Provides for contracts between local

governments for fire safety enforcement.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 25-2.

Effective April 1, 1982.

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PUBLIC SAFETY (continued)

Act 1392; HB 1491; p. 1212
Enacts the "Georgia Fire Sprinkler Act" and requires fire protection sprinkler contractors to be certified by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner. Exempts the installation of certain sprinkler protection systems for use in single-family or low-rise multi-family dwellings.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 25-11-1 through 25-11-11.
Effective January 1, 1983.

Act 1305; HB 1382; p. 989

Updates

the

physical

fitness

requirements for certification as a

firefighter by the Georgia Firefighters

Standards and Training Council.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 25-4-8.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1235; HB 1206; p. 826
Deletes the former statutory exemption of women from military, police, patrol, and road duty.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 1-2-7. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1447; SB 142; p. '577
Changes the definition of the term "gas" to include liquid petroleum products for purposes of laws regulating blasting and excavation in the vicinity of underground gas pipes and other facilities.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 25-9-2. Effective April 16, 1982.

UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Act 851; HB 1400; p. 412
Provides procedures whereby the public service commission shall determine and allow the recovery of the cost of conversion of oil-fired electrical generating facilities to coal-fired facilities by certain utilities.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 46-2-26.2. Effective March 11, 1982.

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UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (continued)

Act 1375; HB 1630; p. 1174
Changes the qualifications of the director of the Utility Finance Section of the Public Service Commission so that a person who has graduated from a law school and been admitted to the State Bar of Georgia meets the educational requirement for the office.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-2-41. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1333; HB 1509; p. 1063
Provides that the amount of the special fee assessed against a public service corporation or utility which is based on the taxable value of property owned shall, if a corporation or utility appeals its tax assessment, be based on the final outcome of the assessment appeal.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 46-2-10. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1236; HB 1385; p. 827

Exempts certain motor vehicles used

exclusively to transport elderly and

handicapped passengers or employees

under a corporate sponsored van pool

program from regulation as motor

contract carriers. Imposes liability

insurance

requirements

upon

the

operation of such vehicles.

Amends O.C.G.A. 46-1-1.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 850; HB 1276; p. 410
Redefines the term "motor carrier" so as to exclude vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, soybean meal, or feed for poultry from the regulation of motor contract carriers.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-1-1. Effective March 11, 1982.

Act 1382; HB 1755; p. 1183
Changes the procedure for appointment of special officers for the protection of railroad property.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-8-232. Effective November 1, 1982.

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RETIREMENT

Act 1372; HB 1315; p. 1163

Changes the amount of employee

contribution required to be paid by

members of the Employees' Retirement

System of Georgia. Changes the amount

of retirement allowances payable to

persons who become members of the

retirement system on or after July 1,

1982. Allows persons who became members

of the system prior to July 1, 1982, to

elect to have

their

retirement

allowances calculated in the same manner

as persons becoming members on or after

July 1, 1982.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-2-54 and

47-2-334.

Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1553; HB 1314; p. 2367
Changes the amount of disability benefits paid by the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to members now or hereafter becoming eligible for disability benefits.
Amends Section 47-17-8. Effective April 1, 1982.

Act 1552; HB 1313; p. 2362
Changes the amount to be paid by the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to the beneficiary of a peace officer upon the death of the peace officer.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-82. Effective April 1, 1982.

Act 1520; SB 60; p. 2207

Provides new and different benefits to

surviving spouses of members of the

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement

Fund of Georgia.

Permits retired

probate judges and surviving spouses

receiving benefits calculated pursuant

to former law to elect to have their

benefits calculated under these new and

different provisions by making such

election in writing by July 1, 1983.

Changes provisions relating to refunds

of contributions to the retirement fund.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 47-11-71.1 and

amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-11-72.

Effective November l, 1982.

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RETIREMENT (continued)

Act 1332; HB 1267; p. 1060
Removes the former ceiling on the compensation of the secretary-treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and provides that his compensation shall be fixed by the board.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-24. Effective April 1, 1982.

Act 1457; SB 551; p. 1607

Provides procedures whereby certain

former members of the

Sheriff's

Retirement Fund of Georgia who withdrew

from membership may be reinstated to

membership by making application for

reinstatement on or before June 30,

1982.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-103.

Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1271; HB 1268; p. 925
Authorizes the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to invest up to 35 percent of the assets of the retirement fund in common stocks and equities.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-26. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1416; SB 560; p. 1273

Changes

provisions

relating to

membership

contributions

to

and

creditable service under the Superior

Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia

and provides for late charges for

delinquent contributions.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-14-40 and

47-14-77.

Effective October 1, 1982.

Act 1446; SB 78; p. 1568
Changes provisions relating to and eligibility for and amount of benefits under the Superior Court Judges Retirement System.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-9. Effective November 1, 1982.

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RETIREMENT (continued)

Act 896; HB 1243; p. 501
Allows certain senior judges to make election to receive spouses' benefit coverage under the Superior Court Judges Retirement System.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-8-1 and 47-9-74.
Effective April 12, 1982.

Act 1299; HB 1340; p. 978
Removes the 5 1/2 percent maximum from the rate of regular interest used in calculations of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia and provides that the regular rate of interest shall be fixed by the board of trustees.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-23. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1298; HB 1339; p. 975

Requires employers of members of the

Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia

to

remit

employee and employer

contributions to the board of trustees

by the tenth day of the month following

the month for which the contributions

are made.

Provides penalties for

failure to make timely remittances.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-42.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1351; HB 1342; p. 1095
Authorizes members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia to obtain creditable service for teaching service in schools operated by the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs under certain circumstances.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-89. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1294; HB 1321; p. 965

Allows full-time

public

school

transportation managers or supervisors

to elect to become members of the

Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia.

Amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-3-63 and

47-4-40.

Effective November 1, 1982.

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RETIREMENT (continued)

Act 1458; SB 555; p. 1610
Changes the formula for computation of interest required to be paid by teachers who are employed by certain independent school systems in order to become members of the Teachers' Retirement System.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-66. Effective April 16, 1982.

Act 1387; HB 291; p. 1192
Provides creditable service under the Teachers' Retirement System for certain prior service as a member of certain local retirement funds.
Enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-87.1. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1292; HB 1300; p. 961
Provides that any person who is a member of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund who is also required to participate in a county retirement plan may withdraw from either the state retirement plan or the county retirement plan.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-10-40. Effective July 1, 1982.

REVENUE

Act 1353; HB 1351; p. 1101

Requires that any person entitled to a

freeport exemption from ad valorem taxes

file an application for exemption on or

before March 1 of the year in which the

exemption is sought. Provides that

failure

to properly apply shall

constitute a waiver of the exemption for

that year.

Enacts Section 48-5-48.1.

Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1357; HB 1424; p. 1108

Changes from April 1 to March 1 of

each year the date by which property

must be returned for ad valorem taxation

and applications for

homestead

exemptions must be filed.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-18 and

48-5-44.

Effective November l, 1982.

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REVENUE (continued)

Act 1558; HB 1375; p. 2382

Authorizes developers

of

major

industrial projects to enter into ad

valorem tax prepayment agreements with

counties, municipalities, and school

boards.

Authorizes

such

local

governments as a part of such prepayment

agreements to undertake certain programs

of public improvements and provides that

the total amount of taxes prepaid shall

be granted as a credit against taxes

otherwise due after completion of the

industrial project.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-30.

Effective April 22, 1982.

Act 1566; HB 1742; p. 2497
Provides for tax years beginning on or after January l, 1983, a credit against Georgia income tax to employers for making work place modifications which permit the employment of handicapped persons.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.l. Effective November l, 1982.

Act 1243; HB 1449; p. 847
Removes the former prohibition against charging of interest on past due taxes by municipalities which impose a penalty on past due taxes.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-3-8. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1360; HB 1467; p. 1114
Deletes provisions for charging attorneys' fees on tax executions and provides for the charging of an execution fee in the amount of 10 percent of the delinquent tax.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-161. Effective July l, 1982.

Act 1383; HB 1774; p. 1184
Requires the sheriff to give notice of a tax execution to the record owner of the property as well as to record owners of security interests.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-3-9. Effective November l, 1982.

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Act 1528; SB 552; p. 2244
Changes the minimum salaries required to be paid to county tax collectors and tax commissioners under the state minimum salary law.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-103. Effective April 22, 1982.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Act 1216; HB 780; p. 723

Comprehensively revises and recodifies

laws

relating to vital records.

Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 31-10.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1350; SB 714; p. 1093

Creates a Correctional

Services

Division of the Georgia Department of

Labor and authorizes the division to

enter into agreements with district

attorneys and solicitors for the purpose

of establishing pretrial intervention

programs.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 34-2-14 and

34-2-15.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1237; HB 1386; p. 830
Changes the name of the Georgia Factory for the Blind to the Georgia Industries for the Blind.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 30-2-1 et seq.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1238; HB 1387; p. 833
Changes the name of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Human Resources to the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Resources.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-9-1. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1420; SB 622; p. 1285
Amends "The Economic Rehabilitation Act of 1975" so as to provide that the administration of the Board of Human Resources policy is to be performed upon

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providing the opportunity for the local subdivisions of government to accept or reject the propositions for planning and delivering of services requested.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-8-7. Effective July 1, 1982.

Act 1258; HE 1695; p. 883

Authorizes the commissioner of the

Department of Human Resources to

delegate

responsibility

for

the

development and issuance of procedural

manuals for certain public assistance

programs to the director of the Division

of Family and Children Services.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-3.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1418; SB 603; p. 1281
Directs the Department of Human Resources to establish pilot community work experience programs in which unemployed persons receiving aid to families with dependent children shall be required to participate in order to receive public assistance.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-17.1. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1257; HE 1642; p. 881
Decreases from five years to three years the time period for which county departments of family and children services are required to retain inactive public assistance case records.
Amends O.C.G.A Section 49-3-8. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1233; HE 1204; p. 824

Directs the Department of Medical

Assistance to submit to the General

Assembly

a

plan

for

family

supplementation of medicaid payments in

the event that such a plan becomes

allowable under federal law.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-149.1.

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1212; HE 638; p. 706
Changes the definition of family day-care homes and day-care centers subject to regulation by the Department

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of Human Resources and creates the new

regulated classification of group

day-care homes.

Changes

other

provisions relating to licensure and

inspection of day-care facilities.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-3 and

49-5-12 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section

49-5-14.

Effective April 13, 1982.

STATE GOVERNMENT

Act 868; SB 712; p. 444
Changes the composition of Senate Districts 5, 9, 22, 23, 42, 43, 48, 51, 54, and 55 from which members of the Georgia Senate will be elected in 1982 and thereafter.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-2-2. Effective March 25, 1982.

Act 870; HB 1426; p. 452

Changes

the

composition

of

Representative Districts 13 through 16,

20, 21, 68, 77, 81, 85, 88, 89, 126,

129, 132 through 134, and 140 from which

members of the Georgia House of

Representatives will be elected in 1982

and thereafter.

Amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-2-1.

Effective March 25, 1982.

Act 1224; HB 1162; p. 793
Provides for the distribution to public officers of state-owned copies of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 830; SB 474; p. 3

Makes extensive editorial amendments

to the Official Code of Georgia

Annotated

so

as

to

correct

typographical, stylistic, and other

errors and omissions.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 861; SB 681; p. 430

Changes

provisions

relating to

performance audits of state regulatory

agencies so as to provide that the State

Auditor shall conduct an audit of each

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agency at least once every six years. Provides for a response to each performance audit to be made by the audited regulatory agency. Also extends to June 30, 1983, the sunset or termination date of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-2-6 and 43-5-15.
Effective March 24, 1982.

Act 1514; HB 1236; p. 1876
Provides appropriations for the operation of state government for fiscal year 1982-83.
Effective April 21, 1982.

Act 847; HB 1235; p. 206

Amends

the

1981

"General

Appropriations Act" so as to change

certain appropriations for fiscal year

1981-82.

Effective March 9, 1982.

Act 881; HB 1144; p. 486
Provides supplementary appropriations for fiscal year 1981-82 to the Department of Medical Assistance.
Effective March 29, 1982.

Act 831; HB 1142; p. 150
Provides supplementary appropriations for fiscal year 1981-82 to the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Labor, Department of Medical Assistance, and Department of Offender Rehabilitation.
Effective February 16, 1982.
Act 829; HB 1141; p. l
Provides supplementary appropriations for fiscal year 1981-82 to the state general obligation debt sinking fund.
Effective January 19, 1982.

Act 843; HB 1365; p. 158

Repeals Georgia Laws 1981, Extra

Session,

Page 10 which provided

supplementary appropriations to the

Georgia Department of Administrative

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Services for fiscal year 1981-82.

Act 1361; HB 1502; p. 1116

Provides that if the fiscal note

required to be attached to proposed

state legislation affecting

state

revenues and expenditures cannot contain

a dollar estimate as to the effect of

the legislation then the fiscal note

shall contain an example which provides

an indication of the effect of the

legislation and shall note the

assumptions used to develop the example.

Authorizes the legislative committee ta

which retirement bills are referred to

determine the cost of and contract for

actuarial investigation necessary to

determine the cost of legislation by

vote of a majority of a quorum of the

committee.

Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 28-5-42 and

28-5-43.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1423; SB 663; p. 1288
Directs the State Auditor at the end of each fiscal year, to the extent that funds are available, to reserve an amount equal to 1 percent of the net revenue collections for the fiscal year to be used as a midyear adjustment reserve fund.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-12-93. Effective April 14, 1982.

Act 1205; SB 678; p. 686
Increases from $5,000.00 to $20,000.00 the total contract price for public contracts below which performance and payment bonds are not required to be posted by the contractor.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 13-10-1. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1530; SB 601; p. 2261

Creates the Georgia Commission on

State Growth Policy to be composed of

three members of the House

of

Representatives, three members of the

Senate, and nine members appointed by

the Governor. Directs the commission to

serve as a forum for the study of

intergovernmental problems and issue

annual reports to the General Assembly.

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Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections through 50-21-8.
Effective January 1, 1983.

50-21-1

Act 1370; HB 1209; p. 1153
Creates the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame to be governed by the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Board which shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 50-12-64 through 50-12-68.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1364; HB 1546; p. 1122
Revises and restates the law governing the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority and the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 10-9. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1511; SB 715; p. 1864
Authorizes the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to invest and reinvest the association fund in certain specified obligations.
Amends 0.C.G.A. Section 12-3-199. Effective April 21, 1982.

Act 1229; HB 251; p. 804
Authorizes the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to sell alcoholic beverages at any motel, hotel, or convention center controlled by the association.
Does not amend the O.C.G.A. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1248; HB 1499; p. 857
Changes the conditions under which and procedures whereby the State Properties Commission may grant oil and gas leases for state-owned lands.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-16-43. Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1241; HB 1413; p. 843
Changes provisions relating to the bond required to be posted by the director of the Fiscal Division of the

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Department of Administrative Services. Revises fiscal management procedures and accounting standards to be followed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-5-3 and 50-5-8.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1543; HB 1161; p. 2310
Changes and restates the purposes, powers, and duties of the Department of Community Affairs and of area planning and development commissions. Provides that changes in the boundary of an area planning and development commission may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the board members of each affected commission.
Amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-8. Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1512; SB 764; p. 1867
Gives the sonsent of the State of Georgia to the cession of concurrent jurisdiction to the United States of America over lands that are owned by the United States or over which such concurrent jurisdiction is necessary for the effective management of lands owned by the Unite~ States. Provides that cession of concurrent jurisdiction as to individual lands shall be made by the Governor upon application by the United States.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-2-23.1. Effective April 21, 1982.

Act 1267; HB 856; p. 913

Authorizes

local

public school

superintendents and state administrative

officials to display durable posters or

framed copies representing the national

motto, the American flag, and the state

flag in public buildings to the extent

that such copies or posters are donated

or may be purchased with donated funds.

Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-3-4.1

Effective April 13, 1982.

Act 1499; SB 693; p. 1789
Revises the law requiring that public records be open to public inspection so as to provide that the custodian of such

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records shall upon request for access to such records have a reasonable time to determine whether or not such request is required to be granted. Provides that pistol license and firearms possession records maintained by probate judges shall not be open to public inspection. Grants to superior courts jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the open records law and provides criminal penalties for violations.
Amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1504; SB 683; p. 1810

Revises the law requiring open

meetings of state and local government.

Provides for applicability to meetings

at which proposed official action is to

be discussed.

Requires regular

scheduling and notice of such meetings.

Makes other changes in the law relating

to required open meetings.

Amends O.C.G.A Chapter 50-14.

Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 1516; HB 1429; p. 2107
Codifies a number of Acts based on population which are applicable only to one or more political subdivisions of the state and which relate to various subjects.
Effective November 1, 1982.

Act 894; HB 1715; p. 495
Waives the defense of sovereign immunity as to actions for the breach of written contracts entered into by the state, departments and agencies of the state, and state authorities.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-21-1. Effective April 12, 1982.

TORTS

Act 1419; SB 608; p. 1283
Abolishes the guest-passenger rule in automobile tort cases by providing that the operator of a motor vehicle owes to passengers therein the same duty of ordinary care owed to others.

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Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-36. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1273; HB 1291; p. 930
Authorizes and directs the Claims Advisory Board to process and direct the payment of claims against the state in the amount of $500.00 or less and waives the state's sovereign immunity as to such claims.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 28-5-85. Effective November 1, 1982.
Act 1244; HB 1450; p. 849
Increases from $500.00 to $5,000.00 plus court costs the maximum amount of liability which may be incurred by parents or guardians for property damage maliciously caused by a child in their custody and control. Deletes provisions for incurring of such liability by persons in loco parentis.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 51-2-3. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1207; HB 84; p. 692
Provides immunity from civil liability for physicians acting as medical advisors to ambulance services except in cases of wilful and wanton negligence.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-11-8. Effective April 13, 1982.
Act 1369; HB 1191; p. 1150
Grants to officers, members, and employees of volunteer fire departments which are established as nonprofit corporations pursuant to private subscription the same immunity from civil liability which is granted in the case of other fire departments.
Amends O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-30. Effective April 14, 1982.
Act 1564; HB 1508; p. 2495
Grants to teachers and other school personnel immunity from civil liability for communicating information in good faith concerning drug abuse by any child to the child's parents, to law enforcement officials, or to health care providers.
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TORTS (continued) Enacts O.C.G.A. 51-1-30.1. Effective November 1, 1982. Act 1521; SB 83; p. 2211 Provides immunity from civil liability
to persons employed by licensed compressed gas dealers who provide assistance in the event of accidents and other emergencies involving liquefied petroleum gas.
Enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-11-8. Effective April 22, 1982.
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THE ACTS IN THIS SUMMARY ARE ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
AGRICULTURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AUTHORITIES BANKING AND FINANCE CIVIL PRACTICE CORPORATIONS COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES COURTS CRIMINAL LAW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE DOMESTIC RELATIONS EDUCATION ELECTIONS HEALTH INSURANCE JUVENILES LABOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC NATURAL RESOURCES PENAL MATTERS PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES PROPERTY AND HOUSING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS RETIREMENT REVENUE SOCIAL SERVICES STATE GOVERNMENT TORTS

Act Fag,

INDEX

A

Abandoned motor vehicles -

disposal

1468 45

Abandoned property - financial

institutions

1498 54

Abandoned property - involuntary

depositories

1269 54

Accountants - board

1496 49

Ad valorem tax - see revenue

Administrative procedure -

alcoholic beverage licenses

1438

2

Administrative procedure -

telephonic hearings

1252

7

Administrative services -

fiscal division

1241 74

Adultery - testimony

1385

6

Affidavit of indigence - criminal

appeals

1384 20

Aged - see elderly

Agent Orange - veterans

1545 31

Aggravated assault - punishment

1402 17

Agriculture - farm equipment sales

1491 53

Agriculture - farm equipment sales 1500 53

Agriculture - grain; motor

contract carriers

850 63

Agriculture - irrigation;

equipment

1399

1

Agriculture - irrigation; ground

waters

1541

1

Agriculture - irrigation; surface

waters

1540

1

Agriculture - livestock dealers

1501

1

Agriculture - meat; diseased

animals

1300 31

Aid to families with dependent

children - work experience

programs

1418 70

Alcohol - blood tests

1291 18

Alcohol and drug dependency -

treatment

1287 31

Alcoholic beverages - Christmas Day 1260

2

Alcoholic beverages - licenses

1438

2

Alcoholic beverages - sales by the

drink

1438

2

Alcoholic beverages - sales by the

drink

1508

2

Alcoholic beverages - Stone Mountain

Memorial Association

1229 74

Alcoholic beverages - wineries

1359

2

Alcoholism - comprehensive

treatment

1219

2

Alligators - hides

1461 47

Amateur radio operators - motor

vehicle license plates

1336 44

Ambulance services - medical

,advisors; tort liability

1207 77

Appeal - criminal cases; indigents

1384 20

Appeal - criminal; transfer of

inmate

1430 48

Appropriations - administrative

services repeal

843 72

Appropriat ons - general

1514 72

Appropriat ons - midyear adjustment

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reserve fund

1423 73

~ppropriations - supplemental

847 72

~ppropriations - supplementary;

general obligation debt

829 72

~ppropriations - supplementary;

medical assistance

881 72

~ppropriations - supplementary;

miscellaneous

831 72

~rchitects - board; licensure

1328 49

~rchitects - building codes

1533 55

~rchitects - services required

1264 56

~rea planning and development

commissions - purposes; boundaries 1543 75

~rraignment - notice

1395 22

~rson - reports

1223 61

~rticles of incorporation - filing

fees

1259

7

~tlantic Judicial Circuit - judges

860 15

~ttachment - judgment; lien

1448

7

\ttorneys' fees - tax executions \uctioneers - licensure

1360 68
1477 so

\udits - state regulatory agencies

861 71

\uthorities - development

1484

3

\uthorities - downtown development

1496

3

\uthorities - Georgia Residential

Finance Authority

1485 57

\uthorities - Georgia Residential

Finance Authority

1505 57

\uthorities - hospital

1213

4

\uthorities - housing; directors

1265

3

\uthorities - housing; mortgages

1527

4

\uthorities - Private Colleges and

Universities Facilities Authority 1483 27

\uthorities - Upper Savannah River

Development Authority

1515 48

\uthorities - World Congress Center 1364 74

\utomobiles - see motor vehicles

B

,ail - felonies; repeat offenders

1266 22

lail bonds - driver's license

1366 21

lail bonds - fees

1408 21

lail bonds - forfeiture; procedure

1395 22

lail bonds - forfeiture; time

1470 21

,ailments - involuntary depositories 1269 54

lanking - abandoned property

1498 54

lanking - building and loans; minors 1339

5

lanking - credit unions

1565

5

lanking - currency transaction

reports

1524

6

lanking - financing statements

1256

5

lanking - first mortgages; interest

852

5

lanking - minors; accounts

1339

5

lanking - revenue bonds; interest

1455

4

lanking - savings and loans;

branches; conversion

1495

5

lanking savings and loans; minors 1339

5

ianking - secondary security deeds

892

4

ianking - unclaimed property

1498 54

ianking - voting shares 1arbers - board; licensure

836

8

1453 so

,irthing centers - licensure

1249 33

,lasting - gas

1447 62

,lind - industries

1237 69

,lood donors - public employees;

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leave

1242 58

Blood tests - homicide by vehicle

1454 42

Blood tests - involuntary

1291 18

Boating - see natural resources

Bonds - deputy sheriffs

1494 58

Bonds - public contracts

1205 73

Bonds - see bail bonds

Building codes - advisory committee 1210 56

Building codes - architectural and

engineering services

1264 56

Building codes - architectural and

engineering services

1533 55

Building codes - factory-built

housing

1466 56

Building codes - fire protection

876 61

Building codes - manufactured homes 1434 56

Building and loans - minors

1339

5

Building permits - records

1562

9

Burglary - juveniles

1513 39

Buses - school; elderly

and handicapped

1479 26

Businesses - see professions

Buying services - regulation

1335 50

Byssinosis - workers' compensation

1563 41

C

Capital outlay funds - local school

systems

1199 25

Career consultants - regulation

1478 50

Career criminals - crime information

center

1289 60

Carriers - motor contract; grain

850 63

Carriers - motor contract; van pools 1236 63

Carriers - railroads; guards

1382 63

Cars - see motor vehicles

Charities - fraudulent; solicitation 1270 16

Charities - public employees;

payroll deductions

1535 59

Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit -

terms

1049 15

Chemical Laboratory, Blood Bank,

and Tissue Laboratory Committee -

membership

1556 34

Child custody - interference

1296 23

Child custody - investigations

1386 23

Child custody - probate courts

1431 23

Child support enforcement -

earnings; contempt

1390 24

Child support enforcement -

eligibility

1391 24

Child support enforcement - records 1355 24

Children - see juveniles

Chiropractors - board; licensure

1547 34

Christmas - alcoholic beverage sales 1260

2

Cities - see municipalities

Citizens band operators - motor

vehicle license plates

1362 44

Civil practice - administrative

procedure

1252

7

Civil practice - attachment

1448

7

Civil practice - consent judgment

1411

7

Civil practice - discovery; filing

1555

6

Civil practice - dismissal for

failure to prosecute

1220

6

Civil practice - evidence; adultery 1385

6

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:ivil practice - service fees

1471 11

:laims advisory board - sovereign

immunity

1273 77

:lerks of superior court - see

superior court clerks

:linical laboratories - licensure

1338 32

:oal - fire utilities; conversion

costs

851 62

:obb Judicial Circuit - judges

862 15

:odes - fire safety

876 61

:ommission on State Growth Policy-

creation

1530 73

:ommunity affairs - department

1543 75

:ommunity services - elderly

1529 31

:omposite State Board of Medical

Examiners - sunset; advisory

committee

1531 34

Concurrent jurisdiction - United

States

1512 75

Consent judgment - jury

1411

7

Consumer records - insurers

1200 37

Contempt of court - punishment

1297 10

Contraband - forfeitures

1546 18

Contracts - public; bonds

1205 73

Contracts - public; sovereign

immunity

894 76

Controlled substances - blood tests 1291 18

Controlled substances -

communication facilities; use in

felonies

1550 18

Controlled substances -

counterfeit substances

1554 18

Controlled substances - criminal

forfeitures

1546 18

Controlled substances - forfeitures;

expenditures

1534 19

Controlled substances -

methaqualone; trafficking

1523 17

Controlled substances - podiatrists 1413 36

Controlled substances - probation;

special term

1536 21

Controlled substances - schedules

revised

1560 33

Controlled substances - surveillance

warrants

1544 19

Coroners - jurors; fees

1214 12

Corporations - articles; filing fees 1259

7

Corporations - dissent; right of

shareholders

1208

8

Corporations - filing fees

1259

7

Corporations - foreign; real property 1435 17

Corporations - release of security

interest

1388

7

Corporations - right of dissent

1208

8

Corporations - security interests;

release

1388

7

Corporations - shareholders; right

of dissent

1208

8

Corporations - shares; voting

836

8

Corporations - takeovers;

confidentiality

1209

8

Corporations - takeovers; joint-

stock associations and trusts

1231

8

Corporations - voting shares

836

8

Corporations - workers' compensation 1551 41

Correctional services - pretrial

intervention

1350 69

Counterfeit substances - controlled

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substances

1554 18

Counties - building permits; records 1562

9

Counties - contracts; bonds

1205 73

Counties - fire safety codes

876 61

Counties - law library funds

1354 10

Counties - militia districts

1234

9

Counties - timber sales; grants

1246

9

Court of Appeals - reports;

distribution

1211 13

Court of Appeals - reports;

publisher

1261 13

Courts - affidavits of indigence

1274 10

Courts - Atlantic Judicial Circuit

860 15

Courts - Chattahoochee Judicial

Circuit

1049 15

Courts - Cobb Judicial Circuit

862 15

Courts - contempt; punishment

1297 10

Courts - coroner's jurors; fees

1214 12

Courts - grand jurors; public

officials

1218 12

Courts - Gwinnett Judicial Circuit

863 15

Courts - inquiry; probate courts

893 19

Courts - jury commissioners;

compensation

1398 12

Courts - juvenile

1519 11

Courts - law library funds

1354 10

Courts - notaries public

1356 10

Courts - pauper's affidavits

1274 10

Courts - peace officers;

attendance fee

1301 12

Courts - probate; child custody

1431 23

Courts - probate; courts of inquiry 893 19

Courts - probate; Executive Probate

Judges Council

1459 13

Courts - probate; judges; training

1203 14

Courts - probate; jurisdiction

1443 13

Courts - probate; records

1460 13

Courts - public defenders

1381 12

Courts - reports; distribution

1211 13

Courts - reports; publisher

1261 13

Courts - Rockdale Judicial Circuit

865 14

Courts - sheriffs; fees

1471 11

Courts - Southwestern Judicial

Circuit

1072 14

Courts - state; retired judges;

marriages

1421 22

Courts - superior; judges

898 14

Courts - superior; secretaries'

salaries

1440 11

Courts - superior court clerks;

salaries

1380 11

Courts - superior court clerks;

vacancies

1255 11

Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

Compensation Act - enacted

1488

9

Credit unions - interest

1565

5

Crime information center - career

criminals

1289 60

Criminal law - aggravated assault

1402 17

Criminal law - charities; fraudulent 1270 16

Criminal law - contributing to

delinquency of minor

1295 17

Criminal law - controlled

substances; communication

facilities

1550 18

Criminal law - controlled

substances; counterfeit

substances

1554 18

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Criminal law - controlled

substances; forfeitures

1546 18

Criminal law - dog fighting

1522 16

Criminal law feticide

1567 17

Criminal law gambling; forfeitures 1546 18

Criminal law habeas corpus

1221 15

Criminal law - homicide by vehicle

1454 42

Criminal law - homocide by vehicle

1482 42

Criminal law - insanity; mental

illness

1439 15

Criminal law - interference with

custody

1296 23

Criminal law - kidnapping;

interference with custody

1296 23

Criminal law - lotteries

1472 16

Criminal law - meat; diseased

1300 31

Criminal law - methaqualone;

trafficking

1523 17

Criminal law - prizes and promotions 1472 16

Criminal law - racketeering (RICO)

1435 17

Criminal law - soliciting for

fraudulent charities

1270 16

Criminal law - theft

1432 16

Criminal procedure - appeal;

transfer of inmate

1430 48

Criminal procedure - appeals; costs 1384 20

Criminal procedure - arraignment;

notice

1395 22

Criminal procedure - bail; felonies 1266 22

Criminal procedure - bail bonds;

driver's license

1366 21

Criminal procedure - bail bonds; fees 1408 21

Criminal procedure - bail bonds;

forfeiture; procedure

1395 22

Criminal procedure - bail bonds;

forfeiture; time

1470 21

Criminal procedure - blood tests

1291 18

Criminal procedure - contraband;

forfeitures

1534 19

Criminal procedure - courts of

inquiry

893 19

Criminal procedure - detainers

1433 20

Criminal procedure - fingerprints;

juveniles

1272 40

Criminal procedure - first offenders 1503 20

Criminal procedure - forfeitures;

expenditures

1534 19

Criminal procedure - habeas corpus

1221 15

Criminal procedure - homicide by

vehicle

1482 42

Criminal procedure - indigents;

appeals

1384 20

Criminal procedure - insanity;

mental illness

1439 15

Criminal procedure - jurors; voir

dire; oath

1227 19

Criminal procedure - pretrial

intervention programs

1350 69

Criminal procedure - probation;

controlled substances

1536 21

Criminal procedure - probable cause

hearings

893 19

Criminal procedure - probate courts

893 19

Criminal procedure - probation;

community service

1410 20

Criminal procedure - probation;

confinement

1352 20

Criminal procedure - records; career

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criminals

1289 60

Criminal procedure - sentence review

panel

1415 19

Criminal procedure - stolen

property; custody

1548 19

Criminal procedure - surveillance

warrants

1544 19

Criminal procedure - voir dire;

jurors; oath

1227 19

Criminal procedure - warrants;

surveillance

1544 19

Criminal records - career criminals 1289 60

Currency transactions - financial

institutions; reports

1524

6

Custody of children - interference

1296 23

Custody of children - investigations 1386 23

Custody of children - probate courts 1431 23

D

Dams - safety

1549 48

Dangerous drugs - prescription

1560 33

Day-care centers - regulation

1212 70

Dentists - board; licensure

1331 34

Designated felony acts - juveniles

1513 39

Domestic relations - foster care

1363 40

Depositions - filing

1555

6

Deputy sheriffs - bonds

1494 58

Detainers - pending appeals

1433 20

Development authorities -

projects; bonds

1484

3

Disabilities - felons; firearms

1374 60

Discovery - depositions; filing

1555

6

Dismissal - failure to prosecute

1220

6

Dispossessory actions - affidavits;

service

1397 55

Dispossessory actions - default;

time

1365 55

Dissent - shareholder's right

1208

8

Distress warrants - time

1365 55

District attorneys - secretaries'

salaries

1440 11

Divorce - adultery; testimony

1385

6

Dogs - fighting; crime

1522 16

Domestic relations - adultery;

testimony

1385

6

Domestic relations - child custody;

interference

1296 23

Domestic relations - child custody;

investigations

1386 23

Domestic relations - child custody;

probate courts

1431 23

Domestic relations - child support

enforcement; earnings; contempt

1390 24

Domestic relations - child support

enforcement; eligibility

1391 24

Domestic relations - child support

enforcement; records

1355 24

Domestic relations - domicile;

marriage

1230 23

Domestic relations - family violence;

treatment

1539 23

Domestic relations - guardians for

adults; examinations

1394 24

Domestic relations - guardians for

adults; representation

1225 25

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Domestic relations - marriage;

ceremony; retired state court

judges

1421 22

Domestic relations - marriage;

domicile

1230 23

Domestic relations - marriage; names 1288 22

Domestic relations - marriage; voter

registration

1206 28

Domestic relations - names; marriage 1288 22

Domestic relations - parental tort

liability

1244 77

Domicile - marriage

1230 23

Downtown development authorities -

directors

1496

3

Driver's license - delinquent

juveniles

1519 11

Driver's license - see motor vehicles

Drugs - see controlled substances

E

Easements - facade

1396 55

Economic Rehabilitation Act -

policies

1420 69

Education - board members;

certification of selection

1376 25

Education - boards; timber sales;

grants

1246

9

Education - buses; elderly and

handicapped

1479 26

Education - capital outlay funds

1199 25

Education - certification of

personnel; life certificates

1358 26

Education - flags; display

1267 75

Education - food and nutrition

personnel

1217 25

Education - Georgia Educational

Improvement Council

1204 27

Education - health insurance for

public school employees

1262 27

Education - Legislative Educational

Research Council

1204 27

Education - librarians; certification 1441 26

Education - nutrition and food

personnel

1217 25

Education - Private Colleges and

Universities Facilities Authority 1483 27

Education - Professional Standards

Act

1240 26

Education - scholarships;

osteopathic medicine

1509 27

Education - scholarships;

out-of-state institutions

1483 27

Education - superintendents;

certification of selection

1376 25

Education - teachers' retirement -

see retirement

Education - teachers; life

certificates

1358 26

Education - teachers; termination

and demotion

1517 26

Education - teachers; tort liability 1564 77

Education - termination and demotion

of personnel

1517 26

Elections - alcoholic beverages

1508

2

Elections - alcoholic beverages

1438

2

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Elections - boards of election and

registration; creation

1425 28

Elections - boards of election and

registration; population Acts

1400 28

Elections - districts; precincts

1445 30

Elections - municipal; challenges

and contests

1474 29

Elections - municipal; dates

1474 29

Elections - municipal; districts;

precincts

1445 30

Elections - municipal; precincts;

districts

1445 30

Elections - municipal;

superintendents; oath

1474 29

Elections - municipal; voter

registration

1474 29

Elections - precincts; districts

1445 30

Elections - public records

864 31

Elections - qualifying fees

1263 30

Elections - recall

1469 30

Elections - records; public

864 31

Elections - registrars; appointment 1425 28

Elections - registrars; compensation 1245 28

Elections - registration places

1246

9

Elections - registration; residence 1206 28

Elections - voter registration

places

1246

9

Elections - voter registration;

forms; reciprocity

1425 28

Elections - voter registration;

residence

1206 28

Elections - voting registrars;

appointment

1425 28

Elections - voting registrars;

compensation

1245 28

Elderly - community services

1529 31

Elderly - school buses

1479 26

Emergency care clinics - licensure

1249 33

Employees' retirement system -

benefits; contributions

1372 64

Employment security - benefits

1329 40

Engineers - building codes

1533 55

Engineers - services required

1264 56

Evidence - adultery

1385

6

Evidence - witnesses; peace officers;

fees

1301 12

Executions - tax; fees

1360 68

Executions - tax; notice

1383 68

Executive Probate Judges Council -

creation

1459 13

Eye banks - regulation

1442 32

F

Facade easements - historic property 1396 55

Factory-built housing -

specifications

1466 56

Factory for the blind - industries

for the blind

1237 69

Fair access to insurance

requirements - termination date

1254 38

Fair Employment Practices Act -

termination

1407 41

Falconry - game seasons

1412 47

Family and children services -

procedural manuals

1258 70

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Family and children services -

records

1257 70

Family violence - treatment

1539 23

Farm equipment - regulation of sales 1491 53

Farm equipment - regulation of sales 1500 53

Farmers' mutual fire insurance -

area of operations

1247 38

Felons - firearms

1374 60

Females - military and road duty

1235 62

Feticide - crime

1567 17

Fiduciaries - corporations; voting

shares

836

8

Filing fees - financing statements

1256

5

Financial institutions - see banking

Financing statements - filing fees

1256

5

Fingerprints - juveniles

1272 40

Firearms - felons

1374 60

Firearms - probation supervisors;

municipal public safety directors 1222 59

Fire protection - see public safety

First offenders - confinement;

records

1503 20

Fiscal Division - Department of

Administrative Services

1241 74

Fiscal notes - legislation

1361 73

Fishing - see natural resources

Flags - display; public buildings

1267 75

Food - diseased meat

1300 31

Foreign corporations - real property 1435 17

Foresters - board

1302 50

Forfeitures - controlled

substances; expenditures

1534 19

Forfeitures - gambling; controlled

substances

1546 18

Forfeitures - game and fish

1487 46

Forfeitures - night hunting

1464 47

Foster care - juveniles

1363 40

Freeport - ad valorem tax

exemption

1353 67

G

Gambling - forfeitures

1546 18

Game and fish - see natural resources

Gas dealers - tort liability

1521 78

Gas - blasting

1447 62

Gems - dealers

1444 60

General Assembly - distribution of

laws and journals

1211 13

General Assembly - expense allowance 1409 58

General Assembly - fiscal notes

1361 73

General Assembly - House of

Representatives; reapportionment

870 71

General Assembly - Senate;

reapportionment

868 71

Geo. L. Smith II World Congress

Center - authority

1364 74

Georgia Educational Improvement

Council - name; administration

1204 27

Georgia Laws - distribution

1211 13

Georgia Residential Finance

Authority - bond ceiling

1527

4

Georgia Residential Finance

Authority - bonds

1485 57

Georgia Residential Finance

Authority - secondary market

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corporation

1505 57

Georgia Secondary Market

Corporation - creation

1505 57

Gold and silver - dealer

1444 60

Golf Hall of Fame - creation

1370 74

Grand juries - public officials

1218 12

Grants - municipalities

1251

9

Grants - timber sales; United States 1246 9

Ground waters - irrigation

1541

1

Growth policy - commission

1530 73

Guardianship - adults; examination

1394 24

Guardianship - adults; representation 1225 25

Guest-passenger rule - abolished

1419 76

Guilty but mentally ill - verdict

1439 15

Gwinnett Judicial Circuit - judges

863 15

H

Habeas corpus - grounds

1221 15

Habitual violators - reckless

driving

1250 42

Handicapped - income tax;

work place modifications

1566 68

Handicapped - school buses

1479 26

Health insurance - public school

employees

1262 27

Health - Agent Orange

1545 31

Health - alcohol and drug dependency;

treatment

1287 31

Health - birthing centers

1249 33

Health - chiropractors; board;

licensure

1547 34

Health - controlled substances;

schedules

1560 33

Health - dangerous drugs

1560 33

Health - dentists; board; licensure 1331 34

Health - elderly; community services 1529 31

Health - emergency care clinics

1249 33

Health - eye banks

1442 32

Health - facilities; waiver of rules 1452 32

Health - family violence; treatment 1539 23

Health - hospital authorities

1213

4

Health - injury reports

1405 60

Health - inspection warrants

1473 32

Health - laboratories

1556 34

Health - licensed practical nurses;

board

1525 35

Health - meat; diseased

1300 31

Health - Medicaid

1233 70

Health - medical examiners board

1531 34

Health - medical specimen collection

stations

1338 32

Health - mentally ill; treatment

1287 31

Health - nonaccidental injury

reports

1405 60

Health - nurses; board; licensure

1568 35

Health - optometrists; board;

licensure

1417 35

Health - osteopathic medicine;

scholarships

1509 27

Health - patient records; Department

of Human Resources

1337 33

Health - pharmacists; board;

licensure

1371 33

Health - pharmacists; licensure

1560 33

Health - physician's assistants

1368 33

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1ealth - physician's assistants

1531 34

,ealth - physicians; board

1531 34

1ealth - podiatrists; board;

licensure

1462 35

1ealth - podiatrists; controlled

substances

1413 36

1ealth - psychologists; licensure

1451 36

1istoric property - facade

easements

1396 55

1olidays - religious; public

employees

1303 59

1omestead exemptions - application

1357 67

1omicide - vehicular homicide

1454 42

1omicide - vehicular homicide

1482 42

1ospital authorities - finance;

services

1213

4

1ospital service corporations -

investments

1389 37

1ospitals and health facilities -

waiver of rules

1452 32

1ospitals and health institutions -

emergency care clinics;

birthing centers

1249 33

1ouse of Representatives -

reapportionment

870 71

1ousing - architectural and

engineering services

1264 56

lousing - architectural and

engineering services

1533 55

lousing - authorities; directors

1265

3

iousing authorities; mortgages

1527

4

lousing building permits

1562

9

iousing codes; advisory committees 1210 56

iousing codes; architectural and

engineering services

1264 56

lousing - codes; architectural and

engineering services

1533 55

lousing - codes; factory-built

1466 56

lousing - codes; manufactured homes 1434 56

lousing - factory-built

1466 56

lousing - Georgia Residential

Finance Authority; bond ceiling

1527

4

rousing - industrial buildings

1466 56

rousing - insurers; investments

1393 38

rousing - land sales regulation

1437 53

rousing - mobile homes

1434 56

rousing - mortgages; authorities

1527

4

rousing - mortgages; secondary

market corporation

1505 57

rousing - residential finance

authority

1485 57

rousing - residential finance

authority

1505 57

ruman resources - see social services

runting - see natural resources

rusband and wife - adultery;

:ncome tax - handicapped; work

place modifications

1566 68

:ndigence - affidavits

1274 10

:ndigents - criminal appeals

1384 20

:ndustrial buildings - specifications 1466 56

:ndustries for the blind

factory for the blind

1237 69

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Injuries - nonaccidental; reports

1405 60

Inquests - jurors; fees

1214 12

Insanity - criminal responsibility

1439 15

Inspection warrants - health

1473 32

Insurance - accident and sickness;

claims processing

1476 39

Insurance - accident and sickness;

plain language

1403 39

Insurance - claims processing;

accident and sickness

1476 39

Insurance - consumer records

1200 37

Insurance - fair access requirements 1254 38

Insurance - farmers' mutual fire

insurance

1247 38

Insurance - group life; dependent

coverage

1232 39

Insurance - health; public school

employees

1262 27

Insurance - insurers; investments

1393 38

Insurance - investments; mortgage

pools

1393 38

Insurance - investments; nonprofit

hospital service corporations;

medical service nonprofit

corporations

1389 37

Insurance - life; group; dependent

coverage

1232 39

Insurance - life; plain language

1403 39

Insurance - life; Standard Valuation

Law

1202 39

Insurance - medical service

nonprofit corporation

1389 37

Insurance - motor vehicle safety

responsibility

1489 37

Insurance - motor vehicles;

drivers' licenses

1401 36

Insurance - motor vehicles;

liability; loss of use benefits

1228 37

Insurance - motor vehicles;

liability; notice of suit

1463 37

Insurance - motor vehicles;

no-fault; optional coverages; proof 1401 36

Insurance - motor vehicles; van

pools

1236 63

Insurance - nonforfeiture benefits 1202 39

Insurance - nonprofit hospital

service corporations

1389 37

Insurance - plain language

1403 39

Insurance - premium finance companies 1330 38

Insurance - records relating to

consumers

1200 37

Insurance - Standard Valuation Law

1202 39

Insurance - workers' compensation;

byssinosis

1563 41

Insurance - workers' compensation;

corporate officers

1551 41

Insurance - workers' compensation;

disability

1563 41

Insurance - workers' compensation;

rates

1563 41

Insurance - workers' compensation;

rating

1201 41

Interest - credit unions

1565

5

Interest - past due; mortgages

852

5

Interest - revenue bonds

1455

4

Interest - secondary security deeds

892

4

Interference with custody -

kidnapping

1296 23

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nvestment trusts - takeovers

1231

8

rrigation - anti-syphon equipment

1399

1

rrigation - ground waters

1541

1

rrigation - surface waters

1540

1

J

ails - see penal matters

oint-stock associations - takeovers 1231

8

ournals - General Assembly;

distribution

1211 13

Udges - courts of limited

jurisdiction; compensation

1488

9

Udges of the probate courts -

see probate courts

udgment - consent

1411

7

Uries - coroners; fees

1214 12

uries - grand juries; public

officials

1218 12

uries - jury commissioners;

compensation

1398 12

Uries - voir dire; oath

1227 19

ustices of the peace - compensation 1488

9

uvenile courts - creation; funding 1519 11

uveniles - contributing to

delinquency

1295 17

uveniles - custody; interference

1296 23

uveniles - custody; investigations 1386 23

uveniles - custody; probate courts 1431 23

uveniles - designated felony acts

1513 39

status

503 39

uveniles - drivers' licenses

1510 43

uveni les - drivers' licenses;

suspension

1519 11

uveniles - fingerprints

1272 40

Uveniles - foster care; goals

1363 40

uveni les - support enforcement;

earnings; contempt

1390 24

Uveniles - support enforcement;

eligibility

1391 24

uveniles - support enforcement;

records

1355 24

uveniles - third-party payment

accounts

1339

5

K

:idnapping - interference with custody

1296 23

L

,abor correctional services ,abor - employment security ,abor - Fair Employment Prnctices
Act ,abor - workers' compensation;
byssinosis ,abor - workers' compensation;
corporate officers ,abor - workers' compensation;
disability

1350 69 1329 40 1407 41 1563 41 1551 41 1563 41

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Labor - workers' compensation;

rates

1563 41

Labor - workers' compensation;

rating

1201 41

Laboratories - committee membership 1556 34

Laboratories - licensure

1338 32

Land sales - regulation

1437 53

Land surveyors - board

1542 52

Land surveyors - group practice

1532 51

Landscape architects - board;

licensure

1557 51

Law enforcement officers -

see peace officers

Law libraries - county fund

1354 10

Leave - public employees

1242 58

Leave - public employees

1303 59

Legislative Educational Research

Council - name; administration

1204 27

Librarians - certification

1441 26

Libraries - county law library

funds

1354 10

License plates - see motor vehicles

Licensed practical nurses - board

1525 35

Liens - attachment

1448

7

Liens - involuntary depositories

1269 54

Liens - mechanics and materialmen

1367 :,4

Liens - motor vehicles; repossession 1268 :,5

Liens - repossessed motor vehicles

1268 55

Liens - self-service storage

facilities

1537 54

Life insurance - see insurance

Liquified petroleum gas - blasting

1447 62

Liquor - see alcoholic beverages

Livestock - dealers and markets

1501

l

Local government - see counties;

municipalities; authorities;

education

Lotteries - prizes and promotions

1472

16

M

Manufactured homes - specifications 1434 56

Marriage - ceremony; retired state

court judges

1421 22

Marriage - domicile

1230 23

Marriage - names

1288 22

Marriage - voter registration

1206 28

Materialmen and mechanics - liens

1367 54

Meat - diseased

1300 31

Mechanics and materialmen - liens

1367 54

Medicaid - family supplementation

1233 70

Medical service nonprofit

corporations - investments

1389 37

Medical specimen collection

stations - licensure

1338 32

Mental illness - criminal

responsibility

1439 15

Mental illness - treatment

1287 31

Merit system - prope~ty rights

1404 58

Merit system - state patrol majors

1406 58

Methaqualone - trafficking

1523 17

Michigan Plan - pardons and paroles 1428 49

Midyear adjustment reserve fund -

creation

1423 73

Military duty - women

1235 62

Militia districts - residents

1234

9

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1inimum salary law - sheriffs

1414 58

1inimum salary law - tax collectors

and tax commissioners

1528 69

1inors - see juveniles

1obile homes - specifications

1434 56

1ortgages - first; interest

852

5

lortgages - insurers; investments

1393 38

lortgages - second; interest

892

4

1ortgages - secondary market

corporation

1505 57

1otor contract carriers -

exemption; grain

850 63

1otor contract carriers - exemption;

passengers

1236 63

1otor Vehicle Safety Responsibility

Act - amount of coverage

1489 37

1otor vehicles - abandoned

1468 45

1otor vehicles - bail bonds;

driver's license

1366 21

1otor vehicles - driver's license;

habitual violators

1250 42

1otor vehicles - driver's license;

homicide by vehicle

1454 42

lotor vehicles - driver's license;

insurance; proof

1401 36

1otor vehicles - driver's license;

juveniles

1510 43

1otor vehicles - driver's license;

juveniles

1519 11

1otor vehicles - driver's license;

point system

1465 43

lotor vehicles - emissions

inspection

845 46

1otor vehicles - guest-passenger

rule

1419 76

lotor vehicles - habitual violators 1510 43

1otor vehicles - habitual violators 1250 42

lotor vehicles - homicide by

vehicle

1454 42

lotor vehicles - homicide by

vehicle

1482 42

lotor vehicles - insurance-see

insurance

lotor vehicles - license plates;

amateur radio operators

1336 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

bicentennial

1450 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

citizens' band operators

1362 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

county decals

1450 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

display

1450 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

mail applications

1293 44

lotor vehicles - license plates;

nonresidents

1215 45

lotor vehicles - license plates;

records

1497 45

lotor vehicles - license plates;

street rods

1538 45

lotor vehicles - license plates;

temporary registration

854 45

lotor vehicles - motor contract

carriers

850 63

lotor vehicles - motor contract

carriers; van pools

1236 63

lotor vehicles - nonresidents;

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license plates

1215 45

Motor vehicles - reckless driving

1250 42

Motor vehicles - repossessed

1268 55

Motor vehicles - safety inspections

845 46

Motor vehicles - safety

responsibility

1489 37

Motor vehicles - speed limits;

construction areas

1424 42

Motor vehicles - speeding; point

system

1465 43

Motor vehicles - temporary

registration

854 45

Motor vehicles - titles; rebuilt

1475 44

Motor vehicles - titles; rebuilt

vehicles

848 43

Motor vehicles - titles; records

1497 45

Motor vehicles - titles; rejected

applications

848 43

Motor vehicles - titles; salvage

832 43

Municipalities - building permits;

records

1562

9

Municipalities - contracts; bonds

1205 73

Municipalities - fire safety codes

876 61

Municipalities - grants; filing

1251

9

Municipalities - public safety

directors; firearms

1222 59

Municipalities - taxes; interest

1243 68

Murder - sentence review

1415 19

Mutual aid resources pacts - fire

protection

1290 61

N

Names - marriage Natural resources - alligator
hides Natural resources - boat
safety zones Natural resources - boats;
fleeing from peace officers Natural resources - dams; safety Natural resources - falconry Natural resources - fishing;
commercial licenses Natural resources - fishing; fresh
and salt waters Natural resources - fishing; trout
waters Natural resources - fishing areas Natural resources - forfeitures Natural resources - game and fish;
forfeitures Natural resources - game and fish;
reports of prosecutions Natural resources - oil and gas;
state lands Natural resources - Safe Dams Act Natural resources - snakes Natural resources - traps Natural resources - trout waters Natural resources - wildlife
management areas Nonforfeiture benefits - life
insurance Nonprofit hospital service
corporations - investments

1288 22
1461 47
1253 46
1487 46 1549 48 1412 47
1487 46
1464 47
1493 47 1487 46 1464 47
1487 46
1487 46
1248 74 1549 48 1464 47 1304 47 1493 47
1487 46
1202 39
1389 37

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Jotaries public - commissions; seals 1356 10

Jurses - board; licensure

1568 35

Jurses - licensed practical

1525 35

0

lath - voir dire; jurors

1227 19

lccupational therapists - board;

licensure

1526 51

lfficial Code of Georgia Annotated -

distribution

1224 71

lfficial Code of Georgia Annotated -

population Acts

1516 76

lfficial Code of Georgia Annotated -

reviser's bill

830 71

lil and gas - leases; state lands

1248 74

lpen meetings law - revision

1504 76

lpen records - elections

864 31

>pen records law - public inspection 1499 75

>ptometrists - board; licensure

1417 35

>rthotists - repeal of law

1531 34

>steopathic medicine - scholarships 1509 27

p

'ardons and paroles - Michigan Plan 1428 49

'ardons and paroles - peace officers 1561 60

'ardons and paroles - prison

overcrowding

1428 49

'arental liability - torts

1244 77

'auper's affidavit - criminal

appeals

1384 20

'auper's affidavits - traverse

1274 10

'ayroll deductions - public

employees; charities

1535 59

'eace officers - court attendance

fees

1301 12

'eace officers - penal system

personnel

1561 60

'eace officers - probation

supervisors; municipal public

safety directors

1222 59

'eace officers - railroad guards

1382 63

'eace officers - standards and

training

1561 60

'eace officers - United States

and other states

1349 59

eace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund - death benefit

1552 64

'eace Officers' Annuity and

Benefit Fund - disability

1553 64

'enal matters - counties; transfer

of state inmates

1430 48

enal matters - firearms; felons

1374 60

'enal matters - first offenders

1503 20

'enal matters - medical care;

expenses

1429 49

'enal matters - Michigan Plan

1428 49

'enal matters - peace officers

1561 60

'enal matters - prison overcrowding 1428 49

'enal matters - sentence review

panels

1415 19

'enal matters - state inmates;

medical care

1429 49

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Penal matters - state inmates;

transfer from county

1430 48

Performance audits - regulatory

agencies

861 71

Pharmacists - board; licensure

1371 33

Pharmacists - licensure

1560 33

Physical therapists - licensure

1436 51

Physician's assistants - advisory

board

1531 34

Physician's assistants -

supervision

1368 33

Physicians - patient records

1337 33

Physicians - tort liability;

ambulance services

1207 77

Plain language - insurance

1403 39

Podiatrists - board; licensure

1462 35

Podiatrists - controlled substances 1413 36

Polygraph examiners - board

1449 51

Population Acts - codification

1516 76

Precious metals - dealers

1444 60

Premium finance companies -

insurance

1330 38

Prepayment agreements - ad valorem

tax

1558 68

Pretrial intervention -

correctional services

1350 69

Prisons - see penal matters

Private Colleges and Universities

Facilities Authority - per

diem

1483 2?

Probable cause hearings - probate

courts

893 19

Probate courts - child custody

1431 23

Probate courts courts of inquiry

893 19

Probate courts - Executive Probate

Judges Council

1459 13

Probate courts - judges; training

1203 14

Probate courts - jurisdiction

1443 13

Probate courts - records

1460 13

Probate judges - retirement

1520 64

Probation - community service

1410 20

Probation - confinement

1352 20

Probation - controlled substances;

special term

1536 21

Probation supervisors - firearms

1222 59

Professional engineers - board

1542 52

Professional engineers - group

practice

1532 51

Professional sanitarians - board;

licensure

1467 52

Professional sanitarians - licensure 1226 52

Professional Standards Act -

educators

1240 26

Professions - accountants

1496 49

Professions - architects

1328 49

Professions - auctioneers

1477 50

Professions - barbers

1453 50

Professions - buying services

1335 50

Professions - career consultants

1478 50

Professions - chiropractors;

board; licensure

1547 34

Professions - dentists; board;

licensure

1331 34

Professions - farm equipment sales

1491 53

Professions - farm equipment sales

1500 53

Professions - fire sprinkler

contractors

1392 62

Professions - foresters

1302 50

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rofessions - land surveyors; board 1542 52

rofessions - land surveyors; group

practice

1532 51

rofessions - landscape architects

1557 51

rofessions - librarians;

certification

1441 26

rofessions - licensed practical

nurses

1525 35

rofessions - livestock dealers

1501

1

rofessions - nurses; board;

licensure

1568 35

rofessions - occupational

therapists

1526 51

rofessions - optometrists; board;

licensure

1417 35

rofessions - pharmacists; board;

licensure

1371 33

rofessions - pharmacists; licensure 1560 33

rofessions - physical therapists

1436 51

rofessions - physicians; board

1531 34

rofessions - podiatrists; board;

licensure

1462 35

rofessions - polygraph examiners

1449 51

rofessions - precious metals

dealers

1444 60

'rofessions - professional

engineers; board

1542 52

'rofessions - professional

engineers; group practice

153?. 51

'rofessions - professional

sanitarians; board; licensure

1467 52

'rofessions - professional

sanitarians; licensure

1226 52

'rofessions - psychologists;

licensure

1451 36

'rofessions - real estate

1327 52

'rofessions - used car dealers

1239 52

'rofessions - veterinarians

1334 53

?roperty - abandoned; financial

institutions

1498 54

'roperty - abandoned; involuntary

depositories

1269 54

'roperty - abandoned motor vehicles 1468 45

"roperty - dispossessory actions;

affidavits; service

1397 55

'roperty - dispossessory actions;

default; time

1365 55

'roperty - distress warrants

1365 55

'roperty - facade easements

1396 55

'roperty - first mortgages

852

5

?roperty - foreign corporations

1435 17

'roperty - historic; facade

easements

1396 55

?roperty - land sales; regulation

1437 53

0 roperty - mechanics' and

materialmen's liens

1367 54

Property - repossessed motor

vehicles

1268 55

Property - secondary security deeds

892

4

Property - self-service storage

facilities

1537 54

Property - stolen; custody

1548 19

Property - subdivided land sales

1437 53

Property - tax executions; notice

1383 68

Property - unclaimed; financial

institutions

1498 54

Property - unclaimed; involuntary

depositories

1269 54

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Psychiatric treatment - family

violence

1539 23

Psychological treatment - family

violence

1539 23

Psychologists - licensure

1451 36

Public contracts - bonds

1205 73

Public contracts - sovereign

immunity

894 76

Public defenders - practice of law

1381 12

Public employees - see public

officers

Public officers - grand jurors

1218 12

Public officers - General Assembly;

expense allowance

1409 58

Public officers - leave; blood

donors

1242 58

Public officers - leave; religious

holidays

1303 59

Public officers - merit system

1404 58

Public officers - payroll deductions;

charities

1535 59

Public officers - recall

1469 30

Public officers - sheriffs;

deputies; bonds

1494 58

Public officers - sheriffs;

salaries

1414 58

Public officers - sheriffs;

suspension and removal

856 57

Public officers - state patrol

1406 58

Public property - flags; display

1267 75

Public property - oil and gas leases 1248 74

Public records - elections

864 31

Public records - family and

children services

1257 70

Public records - inspection

1499 75

Public safety - arson; reports

1223 61

Public safety - blasting; gas

1447 62

Public safety - career criminals

1289 60

Public safety - crime information

center

1289 60

Public safety - fire departments;

tort liability

1369 77

Public safety - fire protection;

arson reports

1223 61

Public safety - fire protection;

code enforcement

876 61

Public safety - fire protection;

mutual aid resource pacts

1290 61

Public safety - fire protection;

sprinkler contractors

1392 62

Public safety - firearms; felons

1374 60

Public safety - firefighters;

fitness standards

1305 62

Public safety - gas; blasting

1447 62

Public safety - injury reports

1405 60

Public safety - municipal directors

firearms

1222 59

Public safety - nonaccidental

injury reports

1405 60

Public safety - peace officers;

firearms

1222 59

Public safety - peace officers;

penal system personnel

1561 60

Public safety - peace officers;

standards and training

1561 60

Public safety - peace officers;

United States and other states

1349 59

Public safety - precious metal

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dealers Public Service Commission -

1444 60

assessments Public Service Commission -

1333 63

coal-fired utilities; conversion Public Service Commission -

851 62

utility finance section; director 1375 63

Public utilities - see utilities

Q

Qualifying fees - elections

1263 30

R

Racketeering influenced and corrupt

organizations - RICO amendments

1435 17

Radio - amateur operators; license

plates

1336 44

Radioactive waste - southeastern

compact

1559 48

Railroads - guards

1382 63

Real estate - regulation of

profession

1327 52

Reapportionment - House of

Representatives

870 71

Reapportionment - Senate

868 71

Rebuilt motor vehicles - titles

848 43

Rebuilt motor vehicles - titles

1475 44

Recall elections - petitions

1469 30

Reckless driving - habitual

violators

1250 42

Regulatory agencies - performance

audits

861 71

~ehabilitation services -

vocational rehabilitation

1238 69

~elease - security interests;

corporations

1388

7

~eports - appellate courts;

distribution

1261 13

~esidence - voter registration

1206 28

~etirement - employees

1372 64

~etirement - fiscal notes

1361 73

~etirement - peace officers; death

benefit

1552 64

~etirement - peace officers;

disability

1553 64

~etirement - probate judges

1520 64

~etirement - sheriffs; investments

1271 65

~etirement - sheriffs; reinstatement 1457 65

~etirement - sheriffs; secretary-

treasurer

1332 65

~etirement - superior court clerks

1416 65

~etirement - superior court judges;

benefits

1446 65

~etirement - superior court judges;

spouses' benefits

896 66

,etirement - teachers; contributions;

time

1298 66

,etirement - teachers; creditable

service; Indian schools

1351 66

,etirement - teachers; creditable

service; local systems

1387 67

,etirement - teachers; interest

1299 66

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Retirement - teachers; transfer

from local systems

1458 67

Retirement - teachers;

transportation managers

1294 66

Retirement - trial judges and

solicitors

1292 67

Revenue - ad valorem tax; freeport

1353 67

Revenue - ad valorem tax;

prepayment agreements

1558 68

Revenue - ad valorem tax; returns

and homestead exemption

applications

1357 67

Revenue - executions; fees

1360 68

Revenue - executions; notice

1383 68

Revenue - freeport exemption

1353 67

Revenue - handicapped; work

place modifications

1566 68

Revenue - homestead exemptions;

application

1357 67

Revenue - income tax; handicapped

work place modifications

1566 68

Revenue - interest; municipal taxes 1243 68

Revenue - municipal taxes; interest 1243 68

Revenue - prepayment agreements

1558 68

Revenue - tax collectors and

commissioners; salaries

1528 69

Revenue - utilities; assessments

1333 63

Revenue bonds - development

authorities

1484

3

Revenue bonds - interest

1455

4

RICO - amendments

1435 17

Road duty - women

1235 62

Rockdale Judicial Circuit - creation 865 14

s

Safe Dams Act - amended

1549 48

Salvage motor vehicles - titles

832 43

Sanitarians - board; licensure

1467 52

Sanitarians - licensure

1226 52

Savings and loans - branches;

conversion

1495

5

Savings and loans - minors;

accounts

1339

5

Scholarships - osteopathic medicine 1509 27

Scholarships - out-of-state

institutions

1483 27

Schools - s~e education

Secondary market corporation -

created

1505 57

Secondary security deeds - interest

892

4

Securities regulation -

transactional exemption

1378

6

Security deeds - insurers;

investments

1393 38

Security deeds - interest

892

4

Security deeds - interest; past due

852

5

Security interests - corporations;

r'.'!lease

1388

7

Security interests - financing

statements

1256 5

Self-service storage facilities -

liens

1537 54

Senate - reapportionment

868 71

Sentencing - first offenders

1503 20

Sentencing - probation; community

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service

1410 20

Sentencing - probation; confinement 1352 20

Sentences - review panels

1415 19

Service of process - sheriff's fees 1471 11

Session laws - distribution

1211 13

Sheriffs - deputies; bonds

1494 58

Sheriffs - fees

1471 11

Sheriffs - retirement fund;

investments

1271 65

Sheriffs - retirement fund;

reinstatement

1457 65

Sheriffs - retirement fund;

secretary-treasurer

1332 65

Sheriffs - salaries

1414 58

Sheriffs - suspension and removal

856 57

Sheriffs - tax executions; notice

1383 68

Slaughter - diseased animals

1300 31

Small claims courts - judges;

compensations

1488

9

Snakes - destroying dens

1464 47

Social services - aid to families

with dependent children

1418 70

Social services - correctional

services

1350 69

Social services - day-care centers

1212 70

Social services - Economic

Rehabilitation Act

1420 69

Social services - elderly

1529 31

Social services - family and

children services; procedural

manuals

1258 70

Social services - family and

children services; records

1257 70

Social services - foster care

1363 40

Social services - industries for

the blind

1237 69

Social services - Medicaid;

family supplementation

1233 70

Social services - procedural manuals 1258 70

Social services - vital records

1216 69

Social services - vocational

rehabilitation

1238 69

Southeast Interstate Low-Level

Radioactive Waste Management

Compact - enacted

1559 48

Southwestern Judicial Circuit -

terms

1072 14

Sovereign immunity - claims

advisory board

1273 77

Sovereign immunity - state contracts 894 76

Speed limits - construction areas

1424 42

Speeding - driver's license

1465 43

Sprinklers - fire; contractors

1392 62

Standard Valuation Law - life

insurance

1202 39

State courts - retired judges;

marriages

1421 22

$tate government - administrative

services; fiscal division

1241 74

State government - community affairs 1543 75

State ~overnment - commission on

state growth policy

1530 73

State government - contracts; bonds 1205 73

State government - fiscal notes

1361 73

State government - flags; display

1267 75

State government - legislative

reapportionment; House of

Representatives

870 71

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State government - legislative

reapportionment; Senate

868 71

State government - midyear

adjustment reserve fund

1423 73

State government - oil and gas

leases

1248 74

State government - open meetings

law

1504 75

State government - open records law 1499 75

State government - public records

1499 75

State government - sovereign

immunity

894 76

State government - sovereign

immunity; claims advisory board

1273 77

State government - sunset;

performance audits

861 71

State government - sunshine law

1504 76

State government - United States;

concurrent jurisdiction

1512 75

State patrol - majors; merit system 1406 58

Stolen property - custody

1548 19

Stone Mountain Memorial Association -

alcoholic beverage sales

1229 74

Stone Mountain Memorial Association -

investments

1511 74

Storage - self-service facilities

1537 54

Street rods - license plates

1538 45

Subdivided land sales - regulation 1437 53

Sunset - accountancy bo8rd

1496 49

Sunset - architecture board

1328 49

Sunset - barbers board

1453 so

Sunset - chiropractic board

1547 34

Sunset - dentistry board

1331 34

Sunset - fair access to insurance

requirements

1254 38

Sunset - Fair Employment Practices

Act

1407 41

Sunset - foresters board

1302 so

Sunset - land surveyors board

1542 52

Sunset - landscape architecture

board

1557 51

Sunset - librarians; board

1441 26

Sunset - licensed practical nursing

board

1525 35

Sunset - medical examiners board

1531 34

Sunset - nursing board

1568 35

Sunset - occupational therapy board 1526 51

Sunset - optometry board

1417 35

Sunset - performance audits

861 71

Sunset - pharmacy board

1371 33

Sunset - podiatry board

1462 35

Sunset - polygraph examiners board

1449 51

Sunset - professional engineers

board

1542 52

Sunset - real estate commission

1327 52

Sunset - used car dealers board

1239 52

Sunset - veterinarians board

1334 53

Sunshine law - revision

1504 76

Superior court clerks - corporations;

filing fees

1259

7

Superior court clerks - filing fees 1256

5

Superior court clerks - notaries

public

1356 10

Superior court clerks - retirement

1416 65

Superior court clerks - salaries

1380 11

Superior court clerks - vacancies

1255 11

Superior court judges - distribution

of court reports, laws, and

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journals

1211 13

uperior court judges - number of

898 14

uperior court judges - retirement;

benefits

1446 65

uperior court judges -

secretaries' salaries

1440 11

uperior court judges - spouses'

benefits

896 66

uperior courts - Atlantic Judicial

Circuit

860 15

uperior courts - Chattahoochee

Judicial Circuit

1049 15

uperior courts - Cobb Judicial

Circuit

862 15

uperior courts - contempt

1297 10

uperior courts - Gwinnett Judicial

Circuit

863 15

uperior courts - Rockdale Judicial

Circuit

865 14

uperior courts - sentence review

panels

1415 19

uperior courts - Southwestern

Judicial Circuit

1072 14

upreme Court - reports;

distribution

1211 13

upreme Court - reports; publisher

1261 13

urface waters - irrigation

1540

1

urveillance warrants - controlled

substances

1544 19

T

,gs - see motor vehicles ,keovers - corporations; confidentiality 1keovers - joint-stock associations; trusts tx collectors - salaries ,x commissioners - salaries ,xation - see revenue ,achers - tort liability ,achers - life certificates achers - Professional Standards Act achers - termination and demotion achers' Retirement System of Georgia - see retirement lephonic communications administrative hearings eft - value of stolen property nber sales - United States; ::;rants
rts - guest-passenger rule rts - immunity; gas dealers rts - immunity; physicians; ,mbulance services :ts - immunity; teachers :ts - immunity; volunteer fire iepartments :ts - parental liability :ts - sovereign immunity; claims tdvi sory board ts - sovereign immunity; :ontracts :des - see professions

1209

8

1231

8

1528 69

1528 69

1564 77 1358 26

1240 26

1517 26

1252

7

1432 16

1246

9

1419 76

1521 78

1207 77 1564 77

1369 77 1244 77

1273 77

894 76

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Traffic - see motor vehicles Traps - size Trial Judges and Solicitors
Retirement Fund - withdrawal Trout - waters Trusts - corporate shares Trusts - takeovers Tuition equalization grants -
out-of-state institutions
u

1304 47

1292 67

1493 47

836

8

1231

8

1483 27

Unclaimed property - financial

institutions

1498 54

Unclaimed property - involuntary

depositories

1269 54

United States - concurrent

jurisdiction

1512 75

United States - timber sales; grants 1246

9

Upper Savannah River Development

Authority - creation

1515 48

Used car dealers - board

1239 52

Utilities - assessments

1333 63

Utilities - carriers - see carriers

Utilities - coal-fired; conversion

costs

851 62

Utilities - Public Service

Commission; Utility Finance

Section

1375 63

V

Vacancies - superior court clerks Van pools - motor contract
carriers; insurance Veterans - Agent Orange Veterinarians - board; licensure Vietnam veterans - Agent Orange Vital records - revision Vocational rehabilitation -
rehabilitation services Voir dire - jurors; oath Volunteer fire departments -
tort liability Voting - see elections
w

1255 11
1236 63 1545 31 1334 53 1545 31 1216 69
1238 69 1227 19
1369 77

Warrants - sheriff's fees Warrants - surveillance;
controlled substances Wineries - domestic Witnesses - peace officers; fees Women - military and road duty Work~rs' compensation - corporate
officers Workers' compensation - disability Workers' compensation - byssinosis Workers' compensation - rates Wor:<ers' compensation - rating World Congress Center - authority

1471 11

1544 19

1359

2

1301 12

1235 62

1551 41 1563 41 1563 41 1563 41 1201 41 1364 74

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