SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATUTES ENACTED AT THE 1986 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA COMMITTEE MEMBERS THOMAS 8. MURPHY Speaker, House of Representatives Chairman HAMILTON MCWHORTER, JR. Secretary of the Senate Secretary ZELL MILLER Lieutenant Governor SENATOR THOMAS F. ALLGOOD SENATOR J. NATHAN DEAL SENATOR FLOYD HUDGINS SENATOR JOSEPH E. KENNEDY SENATOR TERRELL STARR REPRESENTATIVE A. L. (AL) BURRUSS REPRESENTATIVE JACK CONNELL REPRESENTATIVE LAUREN MCDONALD, JR. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES THOMAS REPRESENTATIVE JOE MACK WILSON GLENN W. ELLARD Clerk, House of Representatives FRANK H. EDWARDS Legislative Counsel COIIIIIIITTIU: 11111:lll EJIS o THOIIIAS IIIUJl,-HY HOU.. o .........TATtVU HAIIIILTON McWHOJITl!JI. JJI . .CHTA.YOTHHAT . .C:.UAY Zll:LLIIIILLEJI noHTDYHUHdl GLENN W l!LLAJIP .........ouuoUlHTATIVU fJIANK H EOWAJIOS SlGI.SATIVl<:OUHUS LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 31fJ STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30334 (4041 656-5000 COMMITT[[ IIIEMI ~ THOMAS F. ALLGO REPRESENTATI\ A L (AU BURRUSS LAUREN "1COONALC CHARLES THO"IM. JOE "IACK WILSON TO: MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS We are pleased to transmit to you the HSummary of General Statutes Enacted at the 1986 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 4,574 bills, resolutions, and amendments for the 1986 session. Of this number 1,413 had been prepared by the convening date of the session, leaving a total of 3,161 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. Sincerely yours, ~ Chairman Legislative Services Committee TBM/sb FOREWORD This booklet contains a summary of the ,neral statutes of state-wide application which ,re enacted at the 1986 regular session of the ,neral Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions or :ts with special application have been included. It would be impractical to minutely ,alyze each statute because to do so would defeat 1e main purpose which it is hoped that this ,oklet accomplishes. It is intended that it be ;ed as a convenient reference for persons isiring to know which laws were enacted or ,siring to ascertain the main features of each ;t without the necessity of reading it in its 1tirety. It should be pointed out that for ,ecific, detailed information on any particular aw, the Act itself should be examined. A ,tation of the effective date is listed after ach Act. would like to give special credit to ~well Brumby, Deputy Legislative Counsel, for the ~eparation of this booklet. The mapy long hours nvolved in this project are evidence of his Jtstanding work and his meticulous attention to etail. This summary is not to be deemed in any anner as an opinion from the Office of egislative Counsel, and the question of onstitutionality has not been considered in any espect. It is hoped that this booklet will enefit all who have occasion to use it and omments and suggestions for improvement are elcomed. Frank H. Edwards Legislative Counsel NOTE The page numbers showing where the Acts ,ay be found in the bound volumes in the Georgia ,aws are listed for each Act. GENERAL ASSE.IIBLY 1986 SESSION HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED PASSED SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR Pending from 1985 session Introduced 1986 Session 499 937 1436 88 --6-2m8 - 87 1 ---. 625 3 TI2 Generals Passed -265 Locals Passed ~ -4m51 ....... sent to the Governor for signature appz HOUSE RESOLUTIONS Pending from. 1985 Session Introduced 1986 Session Generals Adopted...... 31 Locals Adopted. 3 constitutional Amendmenta Generals. 8 Locals. o Privilege Adopted 463 505 INTRODUCED 71 568 639 ADOPTED 5 500 ~ SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR 4 0 41 0 45 7l 45- .Sent to the Governor for signature appr SENATE BILLS INTRODUCED PASSED SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR Pending from 1985 Session Introduced 1986 Session 144 -3m13 - 20 177 '"""T97 20 0 175 195 --2--. Generals Passed 116 Locals Passed......... 81 197. ,Sent to the Governor for signature appr, SENATE RESOLUTIONS Pending from 1985 Session Introduced 1986 Session Generals Adopted. 7 Locals Adopted.. 0 Constitutional Amendments Generals.. 1 i:ij Locals o Privileged Adopted INTRODUCED 32 271 303 ADOPTED 1 242 ~ SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR 0 0 8 0 73 7l 8 sent to the Governor for signature appr1 HiOUOiiUiOiiiUhiiOUOOOiiiihiiiiOUiiiiiii Oiiiiiiiiiiiih TOTAL BILLS INTRODUCED PASSED SIGNED/VETOED BY GOVERNOR House Senate 1436 457 1893 716 197 913 712 4 195 2 90'r 73 913 sent to the Governor for signature apprc TOTAL RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED ADOPTED SIGNED/VETOED House Senate 639 303 ~ 505 243 ~ 45 0 8 0 53 7l 53 Sent to the Governor for signature apprc The Acts in this summary are arranged according the title of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated .ich they amend. In those cases in which an Act amends ,re than one Code title the Act appears under only ,e of the affected titles. A table of titles appears ilow. No Acts are listed for those titles which are tdicated by an asterisk. Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5* Title 6* Title 7 Title 8 Title 9 Title 10 Title 11 Title 12 Title 13* Title 14 Title 15 Title 16 Title 17 Title 18* Title 19 Title 20 Title 21 Title 22* Title 23* Title 24 Title 25 Title 26 Title 27 Title 28 Title 29 Title 30* Title 31 Title 32 Title 33 Title 34 Title 35 Title 36 Title 37 Title 38* Title 39* Title 40 Title 41 Title 42 Title 43 Title 44 Title 45 Title 46 Title 47 Title 48 Title 49 Title 50 Title 51 Title 52 Title 53 General Provisions Agriculture Alcoholic Beverages Animals Appeal and Error Aviation Banking and Finance Buildings and Housing Civil Practice Commerce and Trade Commercial Code Conservation and Natural Resources Contracts Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations Courts Crimes and Offenses Criminal Procedure Debtor and Creditor Domestic Relations Education Elections Eminent Domain Equity Evidence Fire Protection and Safety Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Game and Fish General Assembly Guardian and Ward Handicapped Persons Health Highways, Bridges, and Ferries Insurance Labor and Industrial Relations Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies Local Government Mental Health Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs Minors Motor Vehicles and Traffic Nuisances Penal Institutions Professions and Businesses Property Public Officers and Employees Public Utilities and Public Transportation Retirement and Pensions Revenue and Taxation Social Services State Government Torts Waters of the State, Ports, and Watercraft Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates .- . - ' . . . - TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Act 781; HB 1213; p. 10 This bill makes extensive editorial amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions and reenacts the statutory portion of the Code as so amended. Effective February 11, 1986. TITLE 2 AGRICULTURE Act 777; HB 1217; p. 3 This bill enacts the "Vidalia Onion Act of 1986," regulating the sale of Vidalia onions and providing that only certain varieties of onions grown in a specified production area may be sold as Vidalia onions. The bill provides criminal penalties and also provides for civil penalties and civil enforcement by the Department of Agriculture. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 2-4-130 through 2-4-135. Effective January 31, 1986. Act 1549; HB 1682; p. 1086 This bill amends the "Georgia Boll Weevil Eradication Act of 1985" so as to provide that the certified cotton growers' organization shall be authorized to borrow money and to expend the money so borrowed for the purpose of eradicating and destroying the boll weevil in Georgia. Funds so borrowed are to be repaid from assessments on cotton growers. The bill also provides that the Commissioner of Agriculture, for the purpose of enforcing such assessments, shall have a lien which shall be of equal dignity with a tax lien and enforceable in the same manner as a tax lien. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 2-7-155 and 2-7-156. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Act 1435; SB 376; p. 618 This bill provides that persons selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall be required to post on their premises a sign warning of the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Department of Revenue will furnish such - 1- TITLE 3 (continued) signs and may charge a fee for such signs. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 3-1-5. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1477; HB 1532; p. 789 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-23 so as to clarify the provision which permits underage persons to possess and consume alcoholic beverages in the home with parental consent. Under the revised Code section such possession and consumption are allowed only when the parent or guardian of the underage person gives the alcoholic beverage to the underage person and such possession is in the home of the parent or guardian and the parent or guardian is present. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1548; HB 1579; p. 1083 This bill provides that a municipality which is within a county where the sale of distilled spirits is approved by the voters may either permit or prohibit the sale of distilled spirits, if a majority of the county voters within the municipality vote in favor of such sales. The bill also ratifies the authority of municipalities to permit such sales where the municipality is located in a county where the voters have in the past voted to allow such sales. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 3-4-51, 3-4-93, and 3-4-160. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1472; HB 1386; p. 778 This bill provides that the state revenue commissioner may license any hotel to make in-room sales of alcoholic beverages if the hotel is located in a jurisdiction in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized and the hotel holds a valid license to sell alcoholic beverages either by the package or by the drink. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 3-9-10 through 3-9-13. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1675; SB 356; p. 1605 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 3-10-1 and 3-10-11 by providing that vehicles and vessels used in the unlawful transportation or storing of distilled spirits shall be subject to seizure and confiscation in "wet" - 2- TITLE 3 (continued) counties wherein the sale of distilled spirits is lawful as well as in "dry" counties. Effective April 11, 1986. TITLE 4 ANIMALS Act 1340; HB 1172; p. 425 This bill gives to the Commissioner of Agriculture and to designated employees of the Department of Agriculture, who have been certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, police powers, including the power of arrest, with respect to the enforcement of 0.C.G.A. Chapter 4-4, relating to prevention and control of disease in livestock. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 4-4-1.1 and 4-4-5. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1439; HB 1346; p. 628 This bill provides for licensure by the Department of Agriculture of animal shelters, pet dealers, and commercial kennels and stables. The bill provides standards for humane care of animals and also provides for other regulation of such activities by the department. The bill enacts the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," O.C.G.A. Sections 4-11-1 through 4-11-16. Effective July l, 1986. TITLE 7 BANKING AND FINANCE Act 1397; HB 1281; p. 458 This bill makes numerous editorial and other changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 7-1, the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia." O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-4 is amended by repealing the definition of the term "money." O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-35 is amended to authorize the Department of Banking and Finance to expend funds for the recruitment, training, and certification of financial examiners. In O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-241, persons receiving and transmitting money solely as an incident to a business not subject to the banking laws are exempted from a prohibition against unauthorized banking activity; and an exemption is also provided for certain other activities such as check cashing and dispensing of cash. The statement of major banking powers in O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-280 is editorially revised. The - 3- TITLE 7 (continued) requirement of 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-480 that directors of a bank reside within a certain area is authorized to be waived with respect to special purpose banks authorized under 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-394; and in the same Code section a new provision prohibits more than 25 percent of the directors of a financial institution from being members of the same family unless the family controls a majority of the stock of the institution. 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-600 is amended to make 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-590, relating to registration of representative offices, expressly applicable to national banks. 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-681 is amended to delete provisions making the operation of certain electronic devices subject to licensure as engagement in the business of selling or issuing checks. The bill also renumbers 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-442, relating to reports of changes in control of banks and trust companies, as 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-236. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1515; SB 311; p. 887 Under previously existing Code Section 7-1-239, when any person dies intestate and another person is left in possession of money of the decedent not exceeding $2,500.00, the person in possession may deposit the money into a savings account in the name of the decedent. This bill makes this existing provision mandatory rather than permissive. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1602; HB 1784; p. 1244 This bill authorizes banks exercising trust powers to transfer the primary responsibility for the carrying out of fiduciary responsibilities to an affiliated trust company. The bill also provides that a trust company which does not exercise trust powers may, with the consent of the Department of Banking and Finance, contract for the provision of trust services through its branches and offices by another bank or trust company which does exercise trust powers. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-320 through 7-1-325 and amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-612. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 962; SB 330; p. 214 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-911 and 7-1-912 by changing provisions relating to the requirement that financial institutions report certain large currency transactions to - 4- TITLE 7 (continued) the commissioner of banking and finance. The bill makes this requirement applicable to persons licensed to engage in the business of selling checks and to persons engaged in the business of cashing checks for a fee. The bill also increases the amount of transactions which are required to be reported on the same day to transactions over $50,000.00 rather than over $25,000.00. Finally the bill authorizes the commissioner of banking and finance to use his authority to examine financial institutions in order to enforce this requirement. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 950; HB 1120; p. 195 This bill provides that a money judgment in a civil action which is based on a written contract or other obligation providing for interest at a specified rate shall bear interest at the rate so specified rather than at the statutory rate of 12 percent. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-4-12. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 8 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Act 1596; HB 1490; p. 1231 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 8-2-90 so as to change the definition of the term "hazardous locations" which governs those areas in which safety glazing must be used. Effective April 9, 1986. Act 1480; HB 1839; p. 797 This bill amends the definition of the term "eligible housing units" in the law relating to housing authorities so as to include all multifamily dwelling units located within an apartment complex if at least 20 percent of such units are occupied by or are held available for occupancy by low and moderate income families. This change allows housing authorities to provide financing and financing assistance for such multifamily dwelling units. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-3.1. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1519; SB 420; p. 899 This bill extensively revises the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act." The primary effect of this - 5- TITLE 8 (continued) revision is the elimination of provisions for a family farm loan program under the Georgia Residential Finance Authority, the inclusion of provisions authorizing the authority to provide financial assistance for residential energy conservation systems and devices, and the inclusion of provisions relating to mortgage credit certificates and their allocation. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-171, 8-3-172, 8-3-174, 8-3-176, 8-3-178, and 8-3-180. Effective April 3, 1986. TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE Act 1249; SB 313; p. 320 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 9-10-5 by providing that in civil actions the judges of the superior, state, and city courts shall be authorized but not required to reduce the charge to the jury to writing and to send the charge so reduced to writing out with the jury during its deliberation. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to pending actions as well as future actions. Act 1616; HB 962; p. 1277 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 9-11-34 so as to provide special procedures for discovery against persons who are not parties to civil actions where the nonparty against whom discovery is sought is a health care provider. A procedure is provided for filing and determination of objections to such discovery; and the bill provides that if no objection is filed within ten days of the request for discovery then the health care provider shall comply with the request. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 24-9-22 so as to provide the same privilege for communications between clergymen and persons seeking counseling as is provided for persons seeking spiritual guidance. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-9-40 so as to provide that hospitals and health care facilities, other than those providing treatment solely for mental illness, shall have the same privilege against disclosure of patient information as is afforded to physicians. Effective July l, 1986. - 6- TITLE 9 (continued) Act 1486; HB 1185; p. 816 This bill changes the latest time for voluntary dismissal without prejudice by the plaintiff in a civil case to the time at which the plaintiff rests his or her case. The bill also contains a provision for later voluntary dismissal with permission of the court. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 9-11-41. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1209; SB 457; p. 294 This bill revises the law governing relief from judgments in civil actions. The bill prohibits the use of a complaint in equity to set aside a judgment. The grounds formerly sufficient for a complaint in equity to set aside a judgment must be asserted through a motion to set aside in the court which rendered the judgment. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 9-11-60 and 23-2-60 and repeals 0.C.G.A. Sections 9-3-21 and 23-2-1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1326; SB 164; p. 380 This bill enacts the "Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law." The law provides that an authenticated copy of a judgment of a federal court or of a court of another state in which the uniform law is in effect may be filed with a court of this state and enforced in the same manner as a judgment of the court where it is filed. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 9-12-130 through 9-12-138. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1670; HB 1146; p. 1591 This bill provides that in any civil action in any court reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation shall be awarded to any party against whom another party has asserted a claim, defense, or other position with respect to which there existed such a complete absence of any justiciable issue of law or fact that it could not be reasonably believed that a court would accept the asserted claim, defense, or other position. The bill also provides permissive authority for the court to assess attorney's fees and expenses of litigation if an action or any part thereof lacked substantial justification, was interposed for delay or harassment, or constituted an unnecessary expansion of the proceeding. Attorney's fees and expenses are to be - 7- TITLE 9 (continued) assessed against the party or the party's attorney or both, in such manner as is just, and are to be requested by motion within 45 days after the final disposition of the action. Awards of attorney's fees and expenses are subject to discretionary appeal by application for appeal. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. 9-15-14 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 5-6-35. Effective July l, 1986, and applicable to actions filed on or after that date as well as to claims, defenses, and other positions first raised after that date in previously filed actions. TITLE 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE Act 958; HB 1353; p. 207 This bill changes the maximum fee which may be charged for a bad check under "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" to $15.00 or 5 percent of the amount of the check, whichever is greater. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-7. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1251; SB 415; p. 326 This bill amends the "Below Cost Sales Act" so as to authorize successful claimants to recover attorney's fees, costs, and certain punitive damages in actions for the unlawful sale of octane or cetane fuels. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-255. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1333; SB 433; p. 405 This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" by providing that sellers of certain campground memberships and marine memberships must provide purchasers with a seven-day right of cancellation and must furnish a specified notice of this right to purchasers. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392 and 10-1-393. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1540; HB 1282; p. 1046 This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" so as to prohibit certain practices in the 5ale of office supplies and farm supplies. The types of practices which are prohibited - 8- TITLE 10 (continued) include, but are not limited to, the following: passing off of goods or services as those of another; misrepresenting oneself as a person's usual supplier; misrepresenting the brand or maker of a product; shipping a quantity of goods in excess of the quantity ordered; and falsely representing that there is an imminent price increase. The bill provides for injunctive relief and private actions in the same manner as for other violations of the Fair Business Practices Act. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392, 10-1-397, and 10-1-399 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1620; HB 1439; p. 1313 This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" so as to extensively regulate promotional giveaways or contests whereby prizes, gifts, or awards are distributed among persons who are required to be present at a place of business or are required to participate in any seminar, sales presentation, or similar presentation in order to be eligible to receive a prize, gift, or award. The regulations imposed include but are not limited to requiring disclosure of the value and chance of receiving prizes, gifts, or awards; requiring prizes, gifts, and awards to be awarded prior to any sales presentation; prohibition of substitution of prizes, gifts, or awards; and requiring of other specified disclosures. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392, 10-1-393, 16-12-20, 16-12-36, and 44-3-188. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1440; HB 1253; p. 635 This bill regulates the sale of limited editions and other fine art prints and photographs. The bill requires artists and art dealers to make certain disclosures with respect to the sale of such items and gives certain rights to persons purchasing such items when the required disclosure has not been made. Enforcement is provided in the form of creation of a private right of action as well as the right of the Attorney General or any district attorney to seek injunctive relief or civil monetary penalties. An exemption is provided for any limited edition, print, or photograph sold for $100.00 or less. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-430 through 10-1-437. Effective July 1, 1986. - 9- TITLE 10 (continued) Act 1514; SB 292; p. 884 This bill provides that a contract between an out-of-state principal and an in-state commissioned wholesale sales representative must be in writing. Failure to comply with the requirement that the contract be in writing does not invalidate the contract, but the principal is required by law to pay all commissions within 14 days upon the termination of the contract. A principal who fails to comply with this prompt payment requirement may be sued for treble damages and attorney's fees. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-703 through 10-1-704. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1664; HB 1169; p. 1559 This bill makes numerous changes in the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973." The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 10-5-4 so as to change provisions relating to administrative sanctions against dealers and salesmen. A new exemption is provided in O.C.G.A. Section 10-5-8 for securities approved as national market system securities by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 10-5-10 so as to prohibit the commissioner of securities and employees of the commissioner from using official information for private gain and so as to change provisions relating to confidential and nonconfidential information in the office of the commissioner. In 0.C.G.A. Section 10-5-11 the commissioner is authorized to issue subpoenas in cooperation with interstate investigations and to otherwise cooperate with public and private bodies with respect to interstate securities regulation. O.C.G.A. Section 10-5-12 is amended so as to revise provisions governing unlawful acts involving securities; and 0.C.G.A. Section 10-5-13 is amended so as to change the authority of the commissioner with respect to administrative sanctions. The bill finally amends O.C.G.A. Sections 10-5-14 and 10-5-22 so as to change standards of liability and proof in certain civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings. Effective July 1, 1986. - 10 - TITLE 11 COMMERCIAL CODE Act 1261; HB 1364; p. 357 This bill provides that the 1985 requirement that a financing statement give the maturity date of the secured obligation shall apply only where the collateral consists of consumer goods and the original amount of the secured obligation is $5,000.00 or less. The bill provides that financing statements other than those described above which were filed on or after July 1, 1985, and which contained a maturity date shall be effective for a period of five years. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 11-9-402 and 11-9-403. Effective March 26, 1986. TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Act 1346; HB 1325; p. 437 This bill authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to give approval for any of the following activities which are otherwise totally prohibited within parks, historic sites, and recreational areas: hunting with bows and arrows, primitive weapons, or shotguns; the possession or use of fireworks or explosives; and the possession or use of firearms, bows and arrows, spring guns, air rifles, slingshots, or other devices which discharge projectiles. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-10. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1331; SB 411; p. 399 This bill declares a legislative policy in favor of the preservation of historic properties and provides for the Historic Preservation Section of the Department of Natural Resources to carry out certain duties with respect to the coordination and facilitation of historic preservation efforts. The bill also authorizes the state to make grants to any public or private organization for the preservation of "historic properties," as that term is defined by Section 301 of the federal National Historic Preservation Act. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-50.1. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1265; HB 1835; p. 377 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-341 so as to provide that venue of actions relating to the Lake Lanier - 11 - TITLE 12 (continued) Islands Development Authority shall be in the Superior Court of Hall County. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1354; HB 1938; p. 453 This bill makes changes with respect to the acquisition and use of real property by the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority, including a grant of power to the authority to acquire property anywhere on Sapelo Island as well as within the Hog Hammock Community. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-3-441 and 12-3-445. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1259; HB 1280; p. 350 This bill makes several changes to the law relating to control of water pollution and the regulation of discharge of pollutants by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-30 is amended so as to provide that the term of permits for discharge of pollutants shall be consistent with federal law but shall not exceed ten years and so as to authorize the issuance of general permits for discharges from categories of point sources. O.C.G.A. Sections 12-5-52 and 12-5-53 are amended so as to increase the amount of certain civil and criminal liabilities and so as to define new grounds for criminal liability. The bill also enacts O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-38.1 so as to provide for use of funds received under Title II of the federal Water Pollution Control Act in a revolving fund for the purpose of providing assistance to local governments and other public entities in the construction of treatment works. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 951; HB 1143; p. 196 This bill extends to November 1, 1990, the termination date of the exemption from the "Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978" for certain dams constructed by the federal government or with financial assistance from the federal government. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 12-5-372. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1250; SB 317; p. 321 This bill amends the "Metropolitan River Protection Act" by providing that copies of rules and regulations adopted under the Act by a metropolitan area - 12 - TITLE 12 (continued) planning and development commission shall be filed with the Natural Resources Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill further provides that, in order to approve an application for land-disturbing activity over the recommendation of the planning commission, a city or county governing authority must obtain a finding from the director of the Environmental Protection Division that the application is consistent with the land and water use plan or provides resource protection equivalent to that provided by the use plan. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-443. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1332; SB 412; p. 402 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-5.1 which provides for the State Forestry Commission to establish a reforestation incentives program to provide technical advice and assistance, seedlings or equipment, and other assistance reasonably necessary to an effective program. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-6-23 so as to delete the requirement that the wood load ticket furnished by a wood buyer to a landowner contain the landowner's name and address. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1262; 1462; p. 362 This bill expands the powers of the Herty Foundation to include the power to conduct research and experimentation with respect to natural and synthetic fibers and the power to manufacture goods and products using pulpwood, fibers, and materials. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-6-131, 12-6-133, 12-6-134, and 12-6-138. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1473; HB 1424; p. 780 This bill provides misdemeanor punishment for the unauthorized disposal of waste into a public sewer or storm drainage system. The bill further provides for seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture of motor vehicles and other articles used in violation of this prohibition. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 12-8-2. Effective April 3, 1986. - 13 - TITLE 12 (continued) Act 1467; HB 1144; p. 761 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-62 and 12-8-68 so as to change provisions relating to the regulation of hazardous waste disposal and treatment. The bill updates certain references to federal regulations and also allows claims arising out of regulated activities to be asserted against the guarantor of the financial responsibility of an owner or operator, if the owner or operator is in bankruptcy or reorganization or otherwise cannot be made subject to the jurisdiction of the courts. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1558; SB 409; p. 1157 This bill enacts the "Georgia Asbestos Safety Act." The bill creates the Asbestos Licensing Board to adopt, administer, and enforce a program for licensing contractors and certifying foremen engaged in the removal or encapsulation of friable asbestos from facilities, structures, buildings, and residences. The bill provides that the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources shall serve as the administrative agent for the Asbestos Licensing Board; and the Division of Environmental Protection is charged with various powers and duties with respect to the regulation of asbestos removal and encapsulation projects. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-12-1 through 12-12-26. Effective April 7, 1986. TITLE 14 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Act 1632; HB 1296; p. 1454 This bill makes numerous changes with respect to corporations law. O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-5 is amended so as to provide retention schedules for corporate records filed with the Secretary of State. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-41 changes the grounds upon which the Secretary of State is authorized to revoke the reservation of a corporate name. The form of the letter to the newspaper which is filed with articles of incorporation, as specified in O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-172, is changed by removing the salutation "Dear Sirs" from the letter. O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-172 and 14-5-20 are amended so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall be the - 14 - TITLE 14 (continued) "corporation commissioner" rather than "ex officio corporation commissioner." An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-176 provides that the bylaws of a corporation, as well as the articles of incorporation, may require action with respect to the bylaws to be taken by a greater number than a simple majority of the shareholders or directors. O.C.G.A. Section 14-2-231 is amended so as to clearly provide that notice of a meeting for consideration of a sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of substantially all corporate assets shall be given to all shareholders rather than to only those entitled to exercise rights as dissenting shareholders. An amendment to O.C.G.A! Section 14-2-372 provides for a $10.00 fee for filing of resolutions creating residential care facilities aathori ties, downtown development authorities, and development authorities. A new O.C.G.A. Section 14-5-22 authorizes the Secretary of State to promulgate rules relating to the administration of corporations law. Finally, the bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 14-7-2 so as to provide for applicability of the law relating to professional corporations to both domestic and foreign corporations. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1343; HB 1278; p. 433 This bill repeals in its entirety O.C.G.A. Chapter 14-6 relating to corporate takeovers. Effective March 28, 1986. TITLE 15 COURTS Act 1201; SB 312; p. 279 This bill expressly provides for fingerprinting and criminal records checks of applicants for admission to the practice of law and authorizes the Georgia Crime Information Center to release information for this purpose. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-2-8. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1528; HB 1227; p. 956 This bill provides that any rule of the Judicial Council, in order to be valid, must be submitted at least 30 days prior to its adoption to the chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Judiciary and Constitutional Law Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House - 15 - TITLE 15 (continued) Special Judiciary Committee. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. 15-5-21. Effective July l, 1986. Section Act 1336; HB 182; p. 417 This bill creates a fifth superior court judgeship for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1339; HB 1156; p. 423 This bill creates an additional superior court judgeship for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 934; SB 264; p. 163 This bill creates a second superior court judgeship for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 933; SB 186; p. 160 This bill creates a third superior court judgeship for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1110; HB 1589; p. 230 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens counties of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1652; SB 539; p. 1526 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and Union counties of the Mountain Judicial Circuit. Effective July 1, 1986. - 16 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 1222; HB 1751; p. 318 This bill provides that superior court judges shall be authorized to conduct habeas corpus proceedings and other nonjury proceedings involving inmates of county correctional institutions and jails in suitable rooms at such institutions rather than at the usual place of holding court. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-17. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1478; HB 1696; p. 794 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-25 so as to provide that the pay schedule for secretaries of superior court judges shall consist of Steps 1 through 7 rather than Steps 1 through 6. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-32 by removing the dollar amount limitation upon reimbursement to superior court judges for continuing judicial education. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1642; SB 83; p. 1488 This bill provides that, in lieu of having a state paid law clerk, a judicial circuit which employs two or more county paid law clerks may be reimbursed from state funds in the amount which the state would pay to a state paid law clerk. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-28. Effective July l, 1986. Act 961; HB 1368; p. 213 This bill reduces the number of hours of annual training required of clerks of superior court from 20 hours to 15 hours and provides that the reasonable expenses of such training shall be reimbursed from county funds. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-50. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1534; HB 1644; p. 1002 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-77 so as to comprehensively revise the schedule of fees charged by superior court clerks for their services. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-53 provides that the 25 fee charged by superior court clerks for forwarding reports of traffic convictions to the Department of Public Safety shall be retained by them as additional - 17 - TITLE 15 (continued) compensation, notwithstanding any general or local law to the contrary. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-93 which provides that the office of clerk of superior court must remain open without interruption from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday, except that if the office is open for any time on Saturday, the office may be closed for the same number of hours on a weekday. An exception is made for the office of a superior court clerk who does not have at least one employee other than the clerk. The bill also makes conforming amendments to several other Code sections. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1498; SB 405; p. 833 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-88 by increasing the minimum annual salaries of clerks of superior court who are compensated on a salary basis. Effective January 1, 1987. Act 939; SB 370; p. 171 This bill changes the qualifications for the office of solicitor of state court by providing that a solicitor must be a resident of the area in which he or she is to serve on the date he or she takes office. The requirement of residency for one year prior to taking office is eliminated. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-7-24. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1665; HB 1246; p. 1581 This bill changes the qualifications for the office of probate judge in counties having a population of more than 100,000. Under current law, the probate judge must either have practiced law for three years or have served as a clerk of the probate court for five years. The bill provides that as an alternative to these qualifications a probate judge may have participated in the writing or passage of law for three years. The bill also provides that any judge of probate court may, unless otherwise provided by local law, appoint one of his or her clerks as chief clerk of the probate judge. A deputy clerk who has so been appointed as chief deputy succeeds to the duties of the probate judge in the case of the death, resignation, incapacity, or inability of the probate judge, serving until January 1 foll.owing the next general election. - 18 - TITLE 15 (continued) The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-9-4, 15-9-11.1, and 15-9-36. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1530; HB 1367; p. 982 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 15-9-120 through 15-9-126 which provide special procedures for the exercise of judicial powers by the probate courts of those counties which have a population of 150,000 or more and a probate judge who has been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years. In such counties, the probate courts are authorized to conduct jury trials; and appeal from such probate courts will be to the appellate courts rather than to the superior courts. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-13-28 so as to provide that superior court review of traffic convictions in probate and municipal courts shall be by review on the record rather than by de novo review. The bill also makes conforming amendments to numerous other provisions of the O.C.G.A. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to cases filed on or after that date. Act 1458; SB 340; p. 701 This bill makes several changes in the law relating to magistrate courts. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-2 and 15-10-49 provides that magistrate courts shall not have jurisdiction over prejudgment attachments. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-41 provides that defaults in the magistrate court may be opened within 15 days and that review of default judgments shall be by certiorari rather than de novo review. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-43 provides that magistrates may upon payment of costs allow defaults to be opened at any time prior to final judgment, that magistrate courts may grant relief from judgments under the same circumstances as state courts, and that a complaint in equity to set aside a judgment of the magistrate court may be brought under the same circumstances as a complaint to set aside a judgment in a court of record. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 15-10-47 provides that upon the issuance of an execution by the magistrate court the execution shall be entered on the general execution docket by the clerk of superior court, without the necessity of any action by the plaintiff in fi. fa. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 15-10-105 reduces the age of eligibility to serve as clerk of magistrate court to 18 years of age. A new O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-105.1 - 19 - 1 ' TITLE 15 (continued) provides that the duties of the clerk of magistrate court shall be assigned by the chief magistrate and that the clerk shall have authority to administer oaths and take affidavits, to receive costs due and other moneys whenever required to do so by law or by order of the judge, and to advertise under the same rules and restrictions applicable to sheriffs. Effective July l, 1986. Act 953; HB 1220; p. 198 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-101 so as to reduce the minimum age requirement for service as a constable of the magistrate courts from 25 years of age to 21 years of age. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1476; HB 1477; p. 787 This bill provides that the governing authority of any county may contract with the governing authority of any municipality within the county for the county to furnish municipal court services to the municipality. Court services so furnished shall be provided through the officers, employees, and facilities of the magistrate court of the county. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-150 through 15-10-155. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1535; HB 175; p. 1017 This bill comprehensively revises the law governing juvenile court proceedings for the termination of parental rights. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-1 and 15-11-41; repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-51 through 15-11-54; and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-80 through 15-11-92. Effective July l, 1986. Act 947; HB 14; p. 192 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-37 so as to reduce from three years to one year the period of time after which a motion for discharge from custody of the Division of Youth Services may be brought on behalf of a juvenile found to have committed a designated felony act. Effective July 1, 1986. - 20 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 1200; SB 308; p. 277 This bill provides for eligibility to participate in certain youth development center services and programs on the part of juveniles found to have committed designated felony acts and children under the age of 17 years sentenced in superior court to the custody of the Department of Human Resources. The bill also provides a procedure whereby a child sentenced by a superior court to the custody of the department shall, upon reaching his or her seventeenth birthday, be placed on probation, have his or her sentence reduced, or be transferred to the custody of the Department of Corrections. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-37 and 49-5-7. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1553; SB 309; p. 1097 This bill provides that, in the case of a child who is alleged to be deprived, the time following the informal detention hearing within which a petition must be presented to the juvenile court is increased from 72 hours to five days. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1215; HB 1233; p. 306 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-71 so as to authorize the judge or judges of superior court of a county to direct that certain duties of the grand jury shall not be required to be carried out by each grand jury at each term of court. The specified duties which may be so affected are those involving the inspection of certain county facilities and the records and accounts of certain county officers. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1431; HB 344; p. 606 This bill authorizes the Governor to order the suspension without pay for 20 days of a sheriff who fails to complete the annual in-service training required of sheriffs. The probate judge is authorized to appoint a person to act as sheriff during the period of suspension. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-16-1. Effective July 1, 1986. - 21 - 1 TITLE 15 (continued) Act 1500; SB 419; p. 837 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-16-20 and 15-16-20.l by increasing the minimum annual salaries of sheriffs and providing additional compensation for sheriffs who perform the duties of sheriff for a juvenile court or recorder's court. Effective January 1, 1987. Act 956; HB 1277; p. 203 This bill provides for an increase in the salary of a state paid assistant district attorney who has attained an LL.M. degree. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-18-14. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1556; SB 352; p. 1154 This bill repeals the statutory specifications and standards for microforms produced by or for state government and provides that such specifications and standards shall be specified by the State Records Committee, with the concurrence of the Administrative Office of the Courts in the case of microform standards for the courts. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-18-120 and 15-18-121 and repeals 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-18-122 through 15-18-126. Effective July l, 1986. TITLE 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES Act 1623; HB 1794; p. 1325 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-45, relating to the criminal offense of interference with custody, by providing that it shall constitute the offense of interstate interference with custody for a person to retain possession of a minor or other person in another state, in violation of lawful custody, after the expiration of a visitation right. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1594; HB 1455; p. 1228 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-8-12 so as to increase the penalty - 22 - TITLE 16 (continued) for theft offenses where the object of the theft is a firearm to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1442; HB 1723; p. 652 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-8-80 which provides felony punishment for the crime of unauthorized reproduction and sale of sound recordings. The amendment makes the law applicable to the unauthorized reproduction and sale of video recordings on the same basis as sound recordings. Effective July l, 1986. Act 959; HB 1354; p. 209 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-9-20 so as to specify a standard maximum charge for the issuance of a bad check, including the issuance of a bad check to a lender of money or extender of other credit. This maximum charge is $15.00 or 5 percent of the face amount of the check, whichever is greater. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1543; HB 1341; p. 1059 This bill conforms existing provisions relating to impersonation of peace officers so that impersonation of any peace officer is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-10-23 and repeals 0.C.G.A. Sections 27-1-26, 35-2-57, and 35-3-15. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1406; HB 1320; p. 484 This bill provides that a person who knowingly and willfully restricts, obstructs, or opposes a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duties by offering or doing violence to the person of the officer is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for one to five years. The bill applies to obstruction of law enforcement officers, prison guards, correctional officers, probation supervisors, and conservation rangers. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-10-24. Effective July 1, 1986. - 23 - TITLE 16 (continued) Act 1588; HB 1109; p. 1205 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-106 so as to provide that a stun gun or taser shall be included within the definition of the term "firearm" for the purpose of defining the felony offense of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-130 so as to add trial judges to the list of officers who are exempt from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a deadly weapon at a public gathering, or carrying a pistol without a license. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1450; HB 889; p. 673 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-127, relating to prohibited carrying of public weapons at public gatherings, so as to provide that retired peace officers of state and federal law enforcement agencies may carry pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1404; HB 1226; p. 481 This bill provides that a license to carry a pistol or revolver shall be issued only in the county where the person to be licensed resides but that such a license shall be valid in any county of the state, notwithstanding any change in the licensee's county of residence. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-129. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1214; HB 1162; p. 305 This bill changes the fee for the fingerprint examination of a person applying for the first time for a license to carry a pistol or revolver. The new fee amount is the lesser of $16.00 or the fee actually charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for carrying out a records search. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-129. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1424; SB 303; p. 511 This bill increases from $15.00 to $30.00 the maximum daily amount which may be paid to an individual for assisting in the operation of bingo games. The bill also provides that a - 24 - TITLE 16 (continued) person who is a member of more than one nonprofit organization may not participate in the bingo operations of more than two such organizations and may not be paid for any one day by more than one of such organizations. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-12-60. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1663; HB 1158; p. 1555 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 16-13 so as to revise the schedules and definitions of controlled substances and dangerous drugs. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 26-3-22 so as to provide for the cumulative nature of the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act" with respect to certain federal regulations relating to manufacturing and processing of drugs. Effective April 11, 1986. Act 1330; SB 397; p. 397 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-13-31 by providing criminal penalties for the possession, sale, manufacture, or transport into the state of any mixture containing cocaine in the same manner as for the possession, sale, manufacture, or transporting of cocaine. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1537; HB 1159; p. 1031 This bill requires dentists, physicians, podiatrists, and veterinarians who dispense drugs to comply with the same record-keeping, labeling, packaging, and storage requirements applicable to pharmacists and pharmacies. In addition, each such practitioner engaged in dispensing drugs is required to notify the State Board of Pharmacy of such fact through the practitioner's own regulatory agency; and the State Board of Pharmacy is authorized to make rules with respect to dispensing of drugs by such practitioners. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 16-13-41, 26-4-4, 26-4-85, and 26-4-116. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1352; HB 1365; p. 451 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 so as to provide that law enforcement agencies receiving money or currency from forfeitures under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act" must submit to their county and municipal governing authorities an annual report - 25 - TITLE 16 (continued) of proceeds received and expended during the previous 12 months. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1338; HB 1153; p. 421 This bill specifies grounds upon which the State Board of Pharmacy may suspend or revoke the permit for distribution of dangerous drugs granted to a drug manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or supplier. The board is also authorized to impose civil fines in lieu of suspending or revoking permits. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-72.l. Effective March 28, 1986. TITLE 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Act 1445; HB 1447; p. 657 This bill provides that a peace officer may make an arrest without a warrant if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that there has occurred an act of family violence between persons of the opposite sex who are dwelling together openly in a meretricious relationship. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-4-20. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1410; HB 1363; p. 490 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-4-20 so as to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers are justified in using deadly force to apprehend a suspected felon. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 932; SB 135; p. 158 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-5-50 so as to provide that a stolen motor vehicle in the custody of a law enforcement agency shall be returned to the owner within two days after the owner makes application for such return unless a hearing is necessary to determine ownership of the vehicle or retention of the vehicle is required for further criminal investigation purposes. Effective July l, 1986. - 26 - TITLE 17 (continued) Act 936; SB 344; p. 166 This bill adds the crime of aggravated sodomy to the list of offenses which are bailable only before a judge of the superior court, the list of offenses for which persons are not entitled to bail if they have previously been convicted of such an offense or are charged with such an offense, and the list of offenses for which no appeal bond shall be granted. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-6-1. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to prosecutions commenced on or after that effective date. Act 1676; SB 552; p. 1607 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-6-11 by providing that, after a driver's license deposited in lieu of bail is suspended for failure to appear in court, the license shall be reinstated upon proof of payment of the fine from the court of jurisdiction and payment of a restoration fee of $25.00 to the Department of Public Safety. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1669; HB 748; p. 1588 This bill changes provisions relating to the forfeiture of appearance bonds in criminal cases. The bill provides that the surety on a bond shall be released from liability if a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is entered or if the principal is present in person when found guilty. The bill provides that upon failure of a principal to appear the court shall order an execution hearing to be held within 90 days and shall order the amount of the bond deposited with the court within 45 days. The bill provides a new procedure for remission of the surety from liability if the surety shows within 120 days after the forfeiture that there was no breach of the bond. In addition, the court may remit up to 90 percent of the amount forfeited if the surety, within 90 days after the forfeiture, procures the surrender or apprehension of the principal. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 16-6-31 and 17-6-70 through 17-6-72. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1555; SB 334; p. 1151 This bill makes a number of changes in the law relating to bonds for good behavior. Among the changes are a provision that the terms of a bond for - 27 - TITLE 17 (continued) good behavior shall be determined by the court which issues a warrant, a provision that a warrant shall be returnable in the court which issued the warrant, and a provision that a bond shall be effective for a period of 60 days or until the next term of superior court, whichever is greater, and may be extended for additional 60 day periods. The bill also provides that violation of a bond may be punished as contempt of court and that the prosecuting witness may be ruled for contempt of court if the prosecuting witness provoked a violation of the bond. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-90, 17-6-93, and 17-6-94. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to proceedings initiated on or after that date. Act 1503; HB 1154; p. 842 This bill provides that the sentencing judge shall have no authority to change the sentence imposed in a criminal case after the later of the expiration of the term at which the sentence was imposed or the expiration of 60 days from the date on which the sentence was imposed. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-10-1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1203; SB 339; p. 282 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-11-4 by providing that a magistrate may, in his or her discretion, assess costs and jail fees against the person who instigated a criminal prosecution when, at a committal hearing, the action is dismissed for want of probable cause and the magistrate finds that the complaint was unfounded and malicious. Effective July l, 1986, and applicable to prosecutions commenced on or after that effective date. TITLE 19 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Act 1454; HB 1211; p. 687 This bill provides for the recognition by this state of a clear and irrevocable release or consent to adoption by the guardian of a child in a foreign country, where the appointment of the guardian has been certified in accordance with the law of the foreign country. This recognition is made expressly applicable to past adoptions and pending adoption proceedings. - 28 - TITLE 19 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-8-17. Effective April 1, 1986. Act 1609; SB 445; p. 1259 This bill changes the standards for modification of permanent alimony for the support of a child or children. The bill provides that such a change may be awarded on the grounds of a change in the income and financial status of either former spouse or on the grounds of a change in the needs of the child or children. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 19-6-19 and 19-6-20. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to judgments rendered on or after that date. Act 1649; SB 395; p. 1516 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-7-3 by providing that a grandparent shall have the right to file an original pleading requesting visitation rights to his or her grandchild if custody of the grandchild has been granted in any action other than an adoption in which all parental relationships have been terminated. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-8-8 by providing that a petition for adoption of a child by a blood relative shall be served on a grandparent who has been granted visitation rights to the child. The bill further amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-8-10 so as to provide that a grandparent with visitation rights may file objections to the adoption of the grandchild if neither parent has any further rights to the child and the petition for adoption was filed by a blood relative of the child. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1538; HB 1200; p. 1036 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-9-1 so as to provide that in any case in which a judgment awarding the custody of a minor has been entered, the court entering such judgment shall retain jurisdiction of the case for the purpose of ordering the custodial parent to notify the court of any changes in the residence of the child. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1533; HB 1551; p. 1000 This bill provides that the law which allows a child who has reached the age of 14 years to select his or her - 29 - . I TITLE 19 (continued) custodial parent shall not be construed to deny the noncustodial parent the right to reasonable visitation determined by the court as in other cases. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-9-1 and 19-9-3. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1667; HB 377; p. 1585 This bill provides that parents involved in child custody proceedings may present to the court an agreement settling any and all issues concerning custody of the child or children. The court is directed to ratify the agreement unless the court makes specific factual findings that the agreement would not be in the best interest of the child or children, but the court is authorized to supplement the agreement with respect to issues not covered by the agreement. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-9-5. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 20 EDUCATION Act 1436; HB 1147; p. 619 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 20-1-6, designating the Sunday commencing the third week of November of each year as Retired Teachers' Day. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1482; HB 328; p. 800 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-102 so as to change the qualifications for the office of school superintendent of a county or independent school district. The bill revises the educational requirements for the office of school superintendent and additionally provides that a school superintendent must possess the fifth year leadership certificate issued by the State Board of Education. The bill further provides for the manner in which a candidate for election or appointment as a school superintendent must make proof of such qualifications. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1511; HB 1662; p. 880 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-188 so as to increase the minimum - 30 - TITLE 20 (continued) salary of public school bus drivers to $402.00 per month. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 790; HB 1208; p. 38 This bill changes the authority of local school systems to lease out their property so that a school system may lease any property which is no longer needed for school purposes for any period up to 15 years. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-600. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1487; HB 1276; p. 817 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-754 so as to provide that weekends and holidays shall be excluded in computing the period of time within which a local board of education is required to act on an appeal from a public school disciplinary tribunal. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1546; HB 1561; p. 1079 This bill provides that the law relating to public school disciplinary tribunals shall not apply to discipline of students in kindergarten through primary grade 3 and that the superintendent of schools shall determine the procedures for discipline of such children. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-759. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1611; HB 345; p. 1263 This bill provides that teachers and other professional personnel of public school systems may withdraw from public school service for up to 24 months without forfeiting their accumulated sick and personal leave if the break in service is for the purpose of seeking a higher level or different field of certification. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-850. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1474; HB 1441; p. 782 This bill makes changes in O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-850, relating to sick leave for professional personnel of public school systems, and changes the definition of personnel who are entitled to leave under said Code section. - 31 - 1 TITLE 20 (continued) Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1415; HB 1416; p. 498 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-870 so as to provide for a paid leave of absence for any public school teacher who is subpoenaed to testify in court concerning a case arising out of his or her duties as a teacher. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1208; SB 443; p. 291 This bill changes provisions relating to the health insurance fund for public school teachers. The bill provides that employer contributions to the fund shall be made by local school systems rather than the State Board of Education, eliminates the local option feature of coverage under the fund, and provides for coverage of personnel employed in the high school program of Georgia Military College. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-880, 20-2-892, 20-2-893, and 20-2-895. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1673; HB 1693; p. 1601 This bill provides that public school employees who have 20 or more years of creditable service but are not eligible to receive retirement benefits because of age shall be eligible to continue to receive coverage under the state health benefit plan upon payment of the full cost of the premium. The bill likewise authorizes continued coverage under the health benefit plan for the surviving spouse and dependent children of a person who dies after having accumulated the required creditable service for receiving a benefit from a state retirement system which is operated for teachers or public school employees. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-915.1 and 20-2-915.2. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1211; SB 478; p. 300 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-940 and 20-2-942 so as to change certain aspects of the procedure for termination, suspension, or reprimand of tenured public school teachers. The bill provides that notices to teachers of such proposed actions and demands by teachers for certain procedural rights must be given by cert'fied mail. The bill also provides that a notice of such a proposed action to a teacher must - 32 - TITLE 20 (continued) include a notice to the teacher of the teacher's procedural rights and a copy of the relevant law. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 802; HB 1560; p. 149 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-1074 so as to provide that a public school system may use school buses to provide transportation for 4-H activities if the cost of such transportation is reimbursed from funds other than school funds. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 963; SB 416; p. 216 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-1160 so as to provide that a local school board, when acting as a tribunal in reference to the construction and administration of the school law, shall give the parties written notice of its decision and that such written notice shall advise the parties of their right to appeal to the State Board of Education. The bill makes similar provisions for written notice of decision and of the further right of appeal applicable to decisions of the State Board of Education. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1521; SB 438; p. 924 This bill provides that the State Board of Education shall establish a system of allotment of state funds to local school systems to provide five days' sick leave for each fiscal school year for each full-time school food service manager and each full-time school food service employee. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-1190 through 20-2-1192. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1560; SB 440; p. 1172 This bill provides that any group of local school systems may establish an interlocal risk management agency. Such an interlocal risk management agency is authorized to engage in risk management programs, group self-insurance programs, and group insurance purchasing. Risks covered may include motor vehicle, liability, and property coverages. An interlocal risk management agency is subject to licensure and regulation by the Commissioner of Insurance but is not an insurer. Participation in an interlocal risk management agency does not constitute the provision of - 33 - TITLE 20 (continued) liability insurance for purposes of the constitutional provision waiving sovereign immunity where liability insurance is provided. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-2001 through 20-2-2020. The bill is effective July 1, 1986, but no certificate of authority may be issued for any group self-insurance fund prior to April 30, 1987. Act 1466; HB 969; p. 759 This bill provides that persons who are required to register with the federal Selective Service System but have not done so shall be ineligible to receive financial assistance through the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or the Georgia Student Finance Authority. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-266 and 20-3-316. Effective July l, 1987. Act 1416; HB 1446; p. 499 This bill eliminates the 30 year maximum age requirement for eligibility for educational loans to members of the Georgia National Guard, which loans are cancellable through continued service in the National Guard. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-374. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1494; HB 1653; p. 827 This bill repeals in its entirety O.C.G.A. Chapter 20-7, relating to the Legislative Educational Research Council. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1659; HB 568; p. 1549 This bill grants to public school security personnel who have been certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council the power of arrest and other law enforcement powers on school property. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-8-5. Effective July 1, 1986. - 34 - TITLE 21 ELECTIONS Act 787; HB 1215; p. 32 This bill makes editorial amendments to O.C.G.A. Title 21, relating to elections, so as to correct typographic, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in said Code title. Effective February 17, 1986. Act 1517; SB 375; p. 890 This bill provides a procedure whereby political bodies may be authorized to nominate candidates for state-wide office by means of a convention. The bill also changes procedures for the qualification of candidates for election by means of nomination petitions. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-130, 21-2-132, 21-2-170, and 21-2-172 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-180 through 21-2-187. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 965; SB 455; p. 220 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-191 and 21-2-192 by providing that the Georgia presidential preference primary shall be held on March 8, 1988, and on the second Tuesday in March every four years thereafter. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1536; HB 1074; p. 1028 This bill provides that, in determining residence for purposes of registration to vote, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of the person's presence or absen~e while enrolled as a student at any institution of higher learning. The bill also provides that the board o~ registrars may, in determining residence, consider other factors in addition to the applicant's expressed intent as to residence. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-241. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1258; HB 1235; p. 348 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-266 and 21-3-164 so as to direct - 35 - TITLE 21 (continued) that consideration be given in the selection of polling places to the comfort and convenience afforded to both electors and poll officers. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1524; SB 490; p. 932 This bill makes a number of amendments to the election laws. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-212 provides that clerical help hired by the board of registrars may perform other duties as may be required, in addition to serving as deputy registrars. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-217 provides that each blank voter registration card shall have a correspondingly numbered detachable receipt which shall be completed and issued to the applicant for voter registration. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-218 and 21-3-123 provides that in those counties where the board of registrars does not have a separate main office it may designate the office of the chief deputy registrar or some other office as the main office of the board of registrars and that completed voter registration cards shall be transmitted from other registration places to the main office by a registrar or deputy registrar or by United States mail. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-232 and 21-3-133 provides that notice of adjudications of mental incompetency shall be given to the voter registrars by the probate judge rather than by the election superintendent. An amendment to 0.C.G.A Sections 21-2-381 and 21-3-283 provides that disabled electors, as well as electors temporarily residing out of the county, may have their applications for absentee ballots made by relatives. Amendments to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-3-381, 21-2-385, 21-3-283, and 21-3-285 add grandparents to the existing list of relatives who may assist eligible electors in applying for, completing, and delivering absentee ballots. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1327; SB 296; p. 382 This bill makes numerous changes in the election laws. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-50 adds the preparation and publication of all notices and advertisements required by law in connection with the conduct of elections to the list of powers and duties of the Secretary of State. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-213 and 21-3-121 provides that, although county and municipal registrars are generally ineligible to run for any office until they have ceased to hold - 36 - TITLE 21 (continued) office as registrars for six months, with respect to special primaries and special elections they may run for office immediately upon ceasing to serve as registrars. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-228 and 21-3-126 provides that the deadline for registering to vote in a special primary or special election which is held at the same time as the general primary or general election shall be the same as the deadline for registering to vote in the general primary or general election. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-414 and 21-3-321 provides that the prohibition against campaigning or conducting polls within 250 feet of a polling place shall not apply to conduct which occurs wholly within a privately owned residence, privately owned business, or privately owned building which is not being used as a polling place. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-495 provides that requests for multicounty recounts shall be made to the Secretary of State and provides for ordering of recounts by the Constitutional Officers Election Board in the races with respect to which that board has other duties. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-540, relating to conduct of special elections, provides that special election calls shall be published by the county superintendent unless otherwise provided for. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1471; HB 1338; p. 772 This bill makes numerous editorial and other changes in the election laws. The bill provides that when questions are submitted to the voters, the language to appear on the ballot shall be as specified by the General Assembly or, if not specified by the General Assembly, as specified by the Secretary of State or local election superintendent. The period of time prior to an election within which a special absentee ballot for presidential and congressional elections may be applied for is increased from 90 days to 120 days. The Secretary of State is directed to furnish all forms and other supplies necessary for the conducting of municipal elections and primaries. A change in the method of advertisement of additional municipal voter registration places authorizes advertisement by a radio or television public service advertisement rather than a newspaper advertisement and reduces from seven to three days the number of days by which such advertisement must precede the first day for registration. - 37 - 1 TITLE 21 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-45, 21-2-218, 21-2-285, 21-2-325, 21-2-381.1, 21-2-522, 21-3-91, 21-3-123, and 21-3-187 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 21-3-7.1. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1656; HB 379; p. 1538 This bill provides that the incumbency of a candidate seeking election to the public office he or she then holds shall be indicated on the ballot or ballot label in all elections. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-285, 21-2-325, 21-2-540, 21-3-186, 21-3-187, 21-3-225, and 21-3-324. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1529; HB 1286; p. 957 This bill replaces the existing "Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act" with a new "Ethics in Government Act." The bill creates the State Ethics Commission as a successor to the State Campaign Financial and Disclosure Commission. Reporting of campaign contributions and campaign expenditures is required in a manner very similar to that in effect under existing law, except that reports are required to include the aggregate amount of contributions which do not individually exceed $100.00. The use of campaign contributions is limited to expressly allowed uses; and personal use may be made of campaign contributions only after contributors have been given notice and an opportunity to reclaim their contributions. Campaign contributions are required to be deposited in a separate campaign depository account; and any interest on such account must be treated in the same manner as a contribution. The holders of the following offices, and candidates for election to such offices, are required to file financial disclosure reports of gifts, fiduciary positions, certain ownership interests, and certain transactions with the state: constitutional officers; elected state officials; executive heads of state departments and agencies, whether elected or appointed; members of the General Assembly; and executive directors of state authorities. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-5. Effective March 1, 1987. - 38 - TITLE 24 EVIDENCE Act 1448; HB 289; p. 668 This bill changes the rules of evidence so as to provide for the admissibility of hearsay evidence of a statement made by a child under the age of 14 years describing an act of sexual contact or physical abuse. The bill provides that such a statement is admissible in evidence by the testimony of the person to whom the statement was made if the child is available to testify in the proceedings and the court finds that the circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 24-3-16. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1551; HB 1986; p. 1090 This bill provides that veterinary records shall be privileged in the same manner as medical records and shall be released only with the consent of the veterinarian's client or as necessary in an action concerning the veterinarian's care and treatment. Such records are also made confidential under the law relating to the inspection of public records. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 24-9-29 and 50-18-72. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 25 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Act 1545; HB 1489; p. 1069 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 25-9 relating to blasting or excavating near underground gas pipes or facilities. The current law requires persons who will be engaging in underground blasting or excavating to give prior notice to gas companies and in turn requires gas companies to notify such persons of the location of their underground gas lines. The bill basically makes these provisions equally applicable to all utilities having underground facilities. The bill makes provisions for groups of two or more utilities to establish joint "one-call notification centers" for the purpose of receiving required notices. The bill further changes the criminal penalties and civil liability imposed for failure to give required notices and - 39 - l TITLE 25 (continued) makes other changes. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1481; HB 264; p. 798 This bill excludes model rockets and model rocket engines from the class of "fireworks" whose use is prohibited except in accordance with state regulations. The bill further makes revisions so as to provide for and reflect the licensing and regulation of fireworks by the Safety Fire Commissioner. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 25-10-1 and 25-10-10. Effective April 3, 1986. TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Act 1550; HB 1984; p. 1089 This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate rules for the labeling and certification of beef, including labeling and certification of beef as "Georgia lean" or as having been produced without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 26-2-30.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 952; HB 1171; p. 197 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 26-2-38 so as to change provisions relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to detain or embargo adulterated or misbranded food. Under existing law such action may be taken if the adulteration or misbranding creates a danger; and under the bill such action may be taken in the case of any adulteration or misbranding. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1674; SB 267; p. 1603 This bill provides that pharmacists must participate in a program of mandatory continuing professional pharmaceutical education as a condition of licensure. The bill also increases from two years to five years the period of time for which a license to act as a pharmacy intern shall be valid. - 40 - TITLE 26 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 26-4-76 and 26-4-77. Effective January 1, 1987, as to continuing education and effective April 11, 1986, as to pharmacy intern licenses. Act 1523; SB 482; p. 929 This bill makes several changes with respect to the registration and regulation of persons engaged in the business of selling or distributing drugs at wholesale. The bill provides that registration requirements shall apply to persons engaged in such business within the state, whether they are located in state or out of state. Wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers are required to submit monthly reports of transactions involving Schedule II drugs and copies of federally required reports of excessive purchases of controlled substances. Criminal penalties apply to violations of the foregoing requirements and to a medical practitioner's knowing purchase of a controlled substance or dangerous drug from a person who is not registered as required by law. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 26-4-120. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 27 GAME AND FI SH Act 1634; HB 1344; p. 1460 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 27-3-150 through 27-3-152 which prohibit any person from interfering with another person's lawful hunting or fishing activities. The bill provides criminal penalties and authorizes actions for injunctive relief and civil damages. The bill eliminates the requirement for licensure as a fish dealer under 0.C.G.A. Section 27-4-76 for persons engaged in the sale of channel catfish and also eliminates the requirement for prior notice to the Department of Natural Resources when fish or fish eggs are to be shipped into the state. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 27-1-2 so as to change the definition of the term "hunting" as it is used in the game and fish laws. Effective April 11, 1986. Act 1407; HB 1326; p. 485 This bill eliminates the requirement that a taxidermist obtain the prior written approval of the commissioner of - 41 - TITLE 27 (continued) natural resources to mount and sell legally taken furbearers, deer, and squirrel or parts thereof. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 27-2-9. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 949; HB 846; p. 194 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 27-2-23.1 so as to decrease the annual fee for a raccoon fur seller's license from $15.00 to $5.00. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 938; SB 350; p. 169 This bill changes the law with respect to taking of fish by nets by providing that dip nets and cast nets may be used to take threadfin shad, blueback herring, and gizzard shad. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 27-4-5. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1419; HB 1495; p. 504 This bill amends the game and fish laws so as to provide creel limits on the number of red drum or channel bass which may be taken and size limits for the taking of red drum and sea trout. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 27-4-10 and 27-4-11. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 940; SB 410; p. 172 This bill provides that food fish dealers shall be required to be licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and provides a license fee of $50.00 for resident food fish dealers and $500.00 for nonresident food fish dealers. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 27-4-74.1. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 28 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Act 1220; HB 1695; p. 314 This bill provides that interim air travel expenditures by members of the General Assembly must be approved for reimbursement under procedures established by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee in the case of Senate members and by the Speaker of the House in the case of House members. - 42 - TITLE 28 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. 28-1-8. Effective July 1, 1986. Section Act 1218; HB 1366; p. 311 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 28-1-8 so as to provide that the assistant administration floor leaders of the House of Representatives may receive additional compensation as authorized by resolution of the House of Representatives. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1399; HB 181; p. 466 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 28-2-1 so as to change the composition of and territory included within Representative Districts No. 28 and 34 for the election of members of the House of Representatives. Effective March 31, 1986, and applicable to future elections. Act 853; HB 1314; p. 155 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 28-5-60 so as to add the commissioner of corrections to the membership of the Claims Advisory Board and so as to change the quorum of the board. Effective March 18, 1986. TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD Act 1453; HB 493; p. 684 This bill provides a superior court procedure whereby the guardian of an incapacitated adult may be authorized to establish for the ward an estate plan for the purpose of minimizing income, estate, inheritance, gift, or other taxes. Such an estate plan may include transfers of the ward's real or personal property, outright or in trust, on behalf of the ward. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 29-5-5.1. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 31 HEALTH Act 1601; HB 1757; p. 1242 Under current law the chief executive officer of the largest municipality in a county serves as a member of the county - 43 - TITLE 31 (continued) board of health. This bill provides a procedure for the selection of an alternative municipal representative on the county board of health when the legal situs of the largest municipality in the county lies in another county. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-3-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 969; HB 1465; p. 227 This bill provides that each county board of health shall have the power and duty to adopt regulations providing standards and requirements governing the installation of septic tanks within the unincorporated area of the county. Such regulations will control over inconsistent rules and regulations of the Department of Human Resources. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-3-5.1. Effective March 20, 1986, for administrative purposes and effective July l, 1986, for all purposes. Act 1617; HB 1315; p. 1280 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-5-3 so as to change the administrative procedure for appeals to the Department of Human Resources and so as to change procedures and standards for review applicable to appeals from the Department of Human Resources to superior court. Effective April 9, 1986. Act 796; HB 1192; p. 148 This bill provides that the state health plan and the rules of the Health Planning Agency shall not apply to an application for a certificate of need with respect to which evidentiary administrative review has been completed prior to the effective date of the plan or rules. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-6-21.1. Effective March 4, 1986. Act 1460; SB 56; p. 744 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-6-44 by providing that the Health Planning Agency shall not have the right to appeal from a decision of the Health Planning Review Board. The bill also enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-7-75.1 which provides that upon the sale of a hospital by a hospital authority or political subdivision all proceeds of the sale, other than - 44 - TITLE 31 (continued) proceeds used to retire indebtedness of the hospital, must be placed in a trust fund to be used for the sole purpose of providing indigent health care. Effective April 2, 1986. Act 1409; HB 1355; p. 489 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-7-92 so as to eliminate the requirement that copies of annual audits of the affairs of hospital authorities be filed with the Secretary of State and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1651; SB 532; p. 1519 This bill provides that bonds issued by the Hospital Equipment Financing Authority must be approved by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, authorizes the authority to invest moneys of the authority not immediately required to be used, and makes several other changes in the law governing the authority. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 31-7-192 through 31-7-194 and 31-7-197. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1490; HB 1420; p. 822 This bill provides that the amount of the fee charged for criminal records checks of directors and employees of day care centers and personal care homes shall be established by rule of the Department of Human Resources. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-7-250 and 49-5-60. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1422; HB 1549; p. 509 This bill provides that a county board of health shall be immune from liability in connection with the dissemination of information relating to criminal records checks of personnel of nursing homes and other personal care homes. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-7-261. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1621; HB 1526; p. 1321 This bill provides that the requirement for motor vehicle insurance for ambulance services shall not apply to first responders which do not transport patients and are operated by municipalities and counties which have - 45 - TITLE 31 (continued) not elected to waive their governmental immunity by purchasing motor vehicle liability insurance. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-11-33. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1589; HB 1189; p. 1208 This bill prohibits the operation of bathhouses wherein illegal sexual activity is permitted by the ownership, management, or employees. The bill provides for misdemeanor punishment and also allows the Department of Human Resources and county boards of health to obtain inspection warrants and bring actions for injunctive relief with respect to the operation of such bathhouses. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-12-11. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1648; SB 387; p. 1513 This bill requires notice to embalmers, funeral directors, and other persons taking possession of dead bodies where the deceased person has been diagnosed as having infectious hepatitis, tuberculosis, a venereal disease, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Such notice must be given by the attending physician, if any, or by the family member or other person making arrangrnents for the disposition of the body. With certain stated exceptions, such notices are made confidential. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-21-3. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1451; HB 1191; p. 674 This bill prohibits any professional boxer from participating in a boxing match while under the influence of alcohol or any drug and provides for punishment by a fine not exceeding $25,000.00. The bill also extends to June 30, 1989, the sunset or termination date of the State Boxing Commission. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-31-4.1 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-31-7. Effective April 1, 1986. Act 1350; HB 1352; p. 445 This bill makes a change with respect to "living wills" for the discontinuance - 46 - TITLE 31 (continued) of life-sustaining procedures upon terminal illness. The bill provides that a living will shall remain in effect until and unless revoked, rather than for a period of seven years. A previously executed living will shall be valid for seven years, except that the declarant may, by crossing through and initialing the paragraph of the living will relating to the seven-year effective period, continue such a living will in effect until and unless revoked. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 31-32-3 and 31-32-6. Effective March 28, 1986. TITLE 32 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Act 1479; HB 1712; p. 796 This bill amends the law relating to public hearings on transportation plans by providing that a design hearing may be held simultaneously with a facility, site, or project corridor hearing. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 32-2-3. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 818; HB 705; p. 153 This bill changes provisions relating to the acceptance of bids by the Department of Transportation. The bill authorizes the department to accept a bid where there is only one bidder or to negotiate a price with the sole bidder if the only bid exceeds the department's cost estimate of the project. The department is also authorized to negotiate with the lowest reliable bidder where errors by the department result in an unbalanced bid. The bill further provides that where the lowest reliable bidder is released by the department or refuses to accept the contract, the department may award the contract to the next lowest bidder, readvertise the project, perform the work itself, or abandon the project. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-69. Effective March 12, 1986. Act 1443; HB 1382; p. 655 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 32-6-28 so as to authorize the commissioner of transportation or his designee to issue permits for tow vehicles transporting not more than two modular housing units or sectional housing units where certain size and - 47 - TITLE 32 (continued) weight limitations are not exceeded. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1402; HB 1066; p. 471 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue single trip and annual permits for oversize vehicles transporting round bales of hay where the load does not exceed a width of 11 feet. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 32-6-28. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1600; HB 1713; p. 1241 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 32-10-60 so as to provide that contributions from the United States government may be considered in determining whether a project of the State Tollway Authority is self-liquidating. The bill also removes the 25 percent limitation on revenues other than project earnings which may be considered in determining whether a project is self-liquidating. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 33 INSURANCE Act 1508; HB 1507; p. 855 This bill amends numerous provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to reflect a change in the title of the Comptroller General to the title of Commissioner of Insurance. The Commissioner of Insurance continues to serve also as Comptroller General, Safety Fire Commissioner, and Industrial Loan Commissioner. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1518; SB 384; p. 896 This bill imposes certain new reporting requirements upon insurers licensed to write property and casualty insurance. Such insurers are required to submit specified financial data with respect to premiums, investment income, claims, reserves, expenses, gains, and losses for insurance written by them, including but not limited to the following types of insurance: motor vehicle bodily injury liability, products liability, professional malpractice, motor vehicle personal injury, motor vehicle property liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, and commercial - 48 - TITLE 33 (continued) casualty or property. The initial such report is due March 1, 1987. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-3-21.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1598; HB 1594; p. 1237 This bill provides that surplus lines insurers may be approved by the Commissioner of Insurance to underwrite homeowner warranties, and the bill also allows homeowner warranties to be guaranteed by surety bonds executed by corporate surety insurers. In addition the bill provides that tire replacement contracts, agreements, and instruments shall not be subject to regulation as a form of insurance. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-7-6. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1328; SB 341; p. 394 This bill provides that, for purposes of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, a vehicle shall be considered to be uninsured to the extent that the amount of available insurance coverage in effect for such motor vehicle is less than the limits of the insured's uninsured motorist coverage. For this purpose the amount of available coverage is the limits of coverage less any amounts by which the maximum amount payable under such limits of coverage has, by payment of other claims or otherwise, been reduced below the limits of coverage. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-7-11. Effective January 1, 1987. Act 1423; HB 1556; p. 510 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-16-14 so as to change the maximum amount of insurance that a farmer's mutual fire insurance company may retain on any subject or subjects of insurance reasonably exposed to loss from the same fire. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1457; SB 553; p. 698 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-9-7 and 33-9-8, relating to permissive and mandatory agreements among insurers for the apportionment of casualty insurance coverage for applicants who are in good faith entitled to such coverage but are unable to procure such coverage through - 49 - TITLE 33 (continued) ordinary methods. The bill makes these provisions applicable to property insurance as well as casualty insurance. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-9-29 by providing that if the Commissioner of Insurance determines after hearing that a rate, rating plan, or rating system is unlawful, then the Commissioner may order a refund of that portion of premiums received from current policyholders as a result of the most recent rate increase. Effective Aprill, 1986. Act 1561; SB 447; p. 1184 This bill provides that no insurer shall surcharge the premium or rate charged on a policy of motor vehicle insurance or cancel such policy as a result of the insured person's involvement in a multi-vehicle accident when the insured was not at fault in the accident. The bill also provides that no insurer shall surcharge the premium or rate charged on a policy of motor vehicle insurance covering the personal vehicle of a law enforcement officer for any accident which occurred while the officer was driving an official law enforcement vehicle in the performance of official duties. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 33-9-39 and 33-9-40. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1452; HB 1748; p. 676 This bill provides that a health maintenance organization shall be an "insurer" as that term is used in the "Georgia Insurance Code" and that a health maintenance organization shall be a stock, mutual, or nonprofit corporation. The bill also makes a change in the method of rate filing by health maintenance organizations. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 33-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1414; HB 1393; p. 496 This bill provides that an insurance premium finance company giving notice to an insurer to cancel an insurance contract because of the insured's default may give such notice by delivering it to the insurer as well as by mailing it to the insurer. The bill amends 0.C.G.A Section 33-22-13. Effective July 1, 1986. - 50 - TITLE 33 (continued) Act 1455; HB 212; p. 688 This bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 33-24-21.1 so as to provide that group health insurance plans, health maintenance organization contracts, and certain other group medical benefit plans must contain certain provisions for continuation of coverage and conversion of coverage for group members whose coverage is terminated. The bill provides that when a group member's coverage is terminated, other than for nonpayment of premium or discharge from employment for cause, the group member shall have a right to purchase an additional three months of coverage. In addition, any group member whose coverage is terminated, other than for nonpayment of premium or eligibility for medicare, is granted a right to purchase certain conversion coverage. The bill further contains provisions concerning what notice of these rights must be given to group members. The bill also repeals 0.C.G.A. Section 33-20-12, relating to required notice of termination of group health insurance policies. Effective July 1, 1986, except that the repeal of 0.C.G.A. Section 33-20-12 is effective April 1, 1986. Act 1456; HB 1503; p. 695 This bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 33-24-47 which requires an insurer to give notice to the insured prior to termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a liability insurance policy, other than a personal automobile or personal property and casualty insurance policy. Failure to provide such notice gives the insured a right to purchase an additional 30 days of insurance coverage at the previous rate. The notice requirement also applies to premium increases in excess of 15 percent and to limitations or restrictions of coverage. The bill also enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 33-24-28.3 which provides that accident and sickness insurance policies and other health benefit plans which provide specific benefits for alcoholism and drug addiction may not exclude benefits for services rendered by a licensed hospital solely because such hospital specializes in the treatment of alcoholics and drug addicts. The bill further amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-6-5 so as to provide that an insurer may not cancel an entire line or class of business unless the insurer demonstrates that continuation of such business would be in violation of the insurance laws or would be hazardous to the insurer's policyholders or to the public. - 51 - TITLE 33 (continued) Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1421; HB 1538; p. 508 This bill extends to December 31, 1990, the sunset or termination date of O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-33 which requires insurers writing property insurance on a direct basis to establish and maintain Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plans. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-33-11. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 34 LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Act 1522; SB 473; p. 925 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-8-123 by authorizing the Commissioner of Labor to secure and defray the cost of surety bonds required to be posted by nonprofit organizations which are reimbursable employers under the "Employment Security Law." Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1210; SB 470; p. 299 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-8-125 by providing that the Commissioner of Labor may waive the collection of interest on unpaid employment security taxes to the extent that the delay in payment of taxes was attributable to the action or inaction of the Department of Labor. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1335; SB 471; p. 415 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-8-126 by authorizing the Commissioner of Labor to settle and compromise payment disputes under the "Employment Security Law" where there is doubt as to the liability for or collectability of an amount owing to the state. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1253; SB 536; p. 330 This bill provides that amusement rides which are not permanently fixed to a site shall not be subject to the "Amusement Ride Safety Act" and enacts a new "Carnival Ride Safety Act" to provide for safety inspection and regulation of such rides. - 52 - TITLE 34 (continued) The bill amends O.C.G.A. 34-12-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. 34-13. Effective March 26, 1986. Section Chapter TITLE 35 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Act 1353; HB 1843; p. 452 This bill provides that recruits and cadets of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety are peace officers and have the authority of peace officers. This bill also provides that the amount of the clothing allowance paid to members of the Uniform Division who are assigned to personal security or special duty assignments shall be fixed by the commissioner of public safety with the approval of the Board of Public Safety. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 35-2-36 and 35-2-52. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 948; HB 460; p. 193 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-2-48 so as to change the composition of the State Patrol Disciplinary Board. The board is to be composed of the commanding officer as chairman and six sworn members of the State Patrol who are of a rank equal to or greater than that of the individual being charged, except that with respect to charges against an employee who is not a member of the Uniform Division, the board shall be composed of the commanding officer and any six employees of the Department of Public Safety. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1425; SB 391; p. 513 This bill provides that criminal history records of the Georgia Crime Information Center relating to applicants for employment as firefighters shall, upon written request and without charge, be furnished by criminal justice agencies to local fire departments. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-33. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1446; HB 1263; p. 659 This bill provides for the creation of a Missing Children Information Center within the Georgia Bureau of - 53 - TITLE 35 (continued) Investigation to serve as a central repository and distributor of information regarding missing children. The bill also provides for local law enforcement agencies receiving reports of missing children to notify all of their on-duty law enforcement officers, the law enforcement agencies of adjacent jurisdictions, and the Missing Children Information Center. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 35-3-80 through 35-3-85. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Act 1468; HB 1193; p. 764 This bill authorizes the governing authority of any county to create a civil service system for employees of the county. Employees of elected county officers and of other commissions, boards, and bodies of the county may be made subject to the civil service system upon application of the elected county officer or the commission, board, or body. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1668; HB 477; p. 1586 This bill authorizes the governing authority of any county to levy, assess, and collect business and occupational license taxes and license fees from persons, firms, and corporations doing business in the unincorporated area of the county. Public utilities, businesses subject to local license taxation under other general laws, and farm operations are excluded from taxation under this authority. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1252; SB 422; p. 328 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-5-21 which provides for the method of filling a vacancy in the office of county commissioner when the relevant local law does not provide for filling the vacancy. The bill provides that when a vacancy is to be filled by special election the remaining members of the board of commissioners shall, during the interim between the occurence of the vacancy and the election and qualification of a successor, constitute the governing authority of the county. - 54 - TITLE 36 (continued) If a vacancy or a combination of vacancies results in the absence of any commissioner in office to serve as the county governing authority during such interim, then the probate judge of the county serves as the county governing authority during the interim. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1257; HB 453; p. 347 This bill provides minimum annual salaries for the county commissioners of those counties which are governed by a single county commissioner. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 36-5-25. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1516; SB 348; p. 888 This bill changes the law with respect to the practice of surveying by county surveyors. The bill provides that a county surveyor who first takes office after June 30, 1986, and who is not licensed by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors shall only practice land surveying for the county and shall not engage in the private practice of land surveying. The bill further provides that a person who has served as county surveyor for four years shall be eligible to take the examination for licensure by the board. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 36-7-2. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1205; SB 380; p. 284 This bill revises 0.C.G.A. Section 36-36-22.1 relating to limitations upon annexation by any municipality which has an independent school system which bears a certain relationship, by student enrollment and amount of taxable property, to the school system of the county. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1475; HB 1476; p. 784 This bill changes the provisions of current general law relating to courts of municipalities so as to refer to such courts as "municipal courts" and so as to provide for the applicability of such general laws to all courts of municipalities, whether originally styled as municipal courts, corporate courts, police courts, recorder's courts, or mayor's courts or called by some other name. The bill provides that - 55 - TITLE 36 (continued) it does not apply to pending actions and allows existing citations, dockets, pleadings, forms, documents, and records to be used until exhausted, notwithstanding the fact that such records refer to the court by some name other than as a municipal court. The bill further provides that any municipal corporation shall be authorized to establish and maintain a municipal court unless otherwise provided in the local law relating to a particular municipal corporation. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 36-32-1. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1619; HB 1471; p. 1312 This bill declares that it is the public policy of the state that there is no waiver of the sovereign immunity of municipal corporations except as expressly provided by law. Exceptions are made for waiver of sovereign immunity under 0.C.G.A. Section 33-24-51, relating to governmental motor vehicle insurance, and for occurrences covered by liability insurance, but only to the extent of the limits of such insurance. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 36-33-1. Effective July 1, 1986, and inapplicable to litigation pending on that date. Act 1547; HB 1572; p. 1080 This bill authorizes the General Assembly to provide by local law for a form of governmental reorganization whereby the charter of a municipality is repealed and the county in which the municipality is located succeeds to the powers, functions, rights, assets, and liabilities of the municipality. Any such reorganization must be approved by the governing authorities and voters of the affected local governments. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Chapter 36-68. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1465; HB 858; p. 758 This bill provides that, when an audit of a unit of local government is required by a state agency or is required in order for the local government to receive state funds or state services, such audit requirement may be satisfied by any audit which meets the requirements ,,f the federal Single Audit Act of 1984 if such audit includes any moneys or services in - 56 - TITLE 36 (continued) question and includes any relevant reporting requirements. The authority of state agencies to conduct additional audits necessary to carry out their duties is not limited by these provisions. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-81-20. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1256; SB 580; p. 344 This bill provides for the contingent repeal of state laws relating to allocation of the state's capacity to issue single-family residential housing bonds and certain other bonds. Such repeal will become effective only if federal legislation is enacted prior to February 1, 1987, which would without such repeal render the state and its local governments unable to issue such bonds in such a manner as to have the interest thereon exempt from federal income taxation. The bill makes other provisions for compliance with certain federal laws which may be enacted so as to affect the taxability of obligations of state or local government. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-176 and 36-82-200. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 957; HE 1349; p. 205 This bill provides that the State Depository Board may give permission to any body created for a public purpose to participate in the state's local government investment pool. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-83-2, 36-83-4, and 36-83-8. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1614; HE 618; p. 1269 This bill requires local government officials to make written disclosure of any direct or indirect ownership interests in real property affected by zoning decisions on which they are authorized to vote. The bill also requires applicants for rezoning to make written disclosure of any campaign contributions or gifts to such local government officials which aggregate $250.00 or more. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 36-85. Effective July l, 1986. - 57 - TITLE 36 (continued) Act 1646; SB 369; p. 1496 This bill provides that any group of counties and county agencies or any group of municipalities and municipal agencies may establish an interlocal risk management agency. Such interlocal risk management agencies are authorized to engage in risk management programs, group self-insurance programs, and group insurance purchasing. Risks covered may include motor vehicle, liability, and property coverages. Interlocal risk management agencies are made subject to licensure and regulation by the Commissioner of Insurance but are not insurers. Participation in an interlocal risk management agency does not constitute the provision of liability insurance for purposes of the constitutional provision waiving sovereign immunity where liability insurance is provided. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 36-85-1 through 36-85-20. The bill is effective July 1, 1986, but no certificate of authority may be issued for any group self-insurance fund prior to April 30, 1987. TITLE 37 MENTAL HEALTH Act 1592; HB 1385; p. 1213 This bill extensively revises 0.C.G.A. Chapter 37-2 relating to administration of mental health and mental retardation services in general. The bill renames the Division of Mental Health and Mental Retardation of the Department of Human Resources as the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse and changes other terminology to reflect the law's applicability to disabilities arising from the abuse of or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs. Provisions relating to various advisory councils are substantially revised and new provisions for hospital advisory councils are added. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1552; SB 152; p. 1092 This bill provides procedures for taking a mentally retarded person into custody and providing emergency treatment and evaluation of such person when the mentally retarded person presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to himself or herself or to others. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 37-4-2 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 37-4-40.1 through 37-4-40.5. - 58 - TITLE 37 (continued) Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1554; SB 318; p. 1098 This bill extensively revises O.C.G.A. Chapters 37-3 and 37-7, relating to involuntary treatment of mentally ill persons, alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers, primarily by including extensive new provisions relating to involuntary outpatient treatment. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 40 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Act 1626; HB 1357; p. 1333 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29 so as to provide that county name decals for motor vehicle license plates shall be issued only to vehicles which are registered in the county or are being transferred to registration in the county. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-41 so as to provide that a county tag agent issuing a duplicate motor vehicle registration certificate shall retain all, rather than one-half, of the 50 application fee. Amendments to O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-61 and 40-2-77 provide that after January 1, 1990, all motor vehicle license plates, including dealer plates, prestige plates, and special plates but excluding plates issued to members of the General Assembly, shall bear county name decals. The provisions for design of a special amateur radio operator's license plate in O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-73 are changed to eliminate the requirement that the design include the words "amateur radio." Effective April 9, 1986. Act 1542; HB 1317; p. 1053 This bill extends the deadline for annual registration of motor vehicles from April 1 to May 1. The bill also creates an optional system of staggered motor vehicle registration which may be implemented in any county by a local law applicable to that county. Under this system each car owner is assigned one of the months of January through April as a registration month, according to the first letter of the owner's name. An owner who does not register a motor vehicle before the expiration of his or her assigned month is assessed a $25.00 late registration penalty. - 59 - TITLE 40 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-8, 40-2-20, 40-2-37, 48-5-473, 48-10-7, and 48-10-8 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-20.l. Effective May 16, 1986. Act 1438; HB 1105; p. 626 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-71.1 so as to provide that the surviving spouse of a deceased former prisoner of war shall be entitled to continue to receive a free prisoner-of-war motor vehicle license plate for so long as the surviving spouse remains unmarried. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1341; HB 1212; p. 427 This bill provides that certified firefighters may, upon application and payment of an additional $25.00 fee, obtain a distinctive motor vehicle license plate identifying the owner as a certified firefighter. Such special license plates will not be renewed or revalidated after December 31, 1989. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-75.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1219; HB 1500; p. 312 This bill extends the period for the issuance of special motor vehicle license plates commemorating the bicentennial of the founding of the University of Georgia through the end of calendar year 1989. The bill also increases the additional fee for such license plates from $10.00 to $25.00. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.l. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 960; HB 1360; p. 211 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.2 so as to extend the time for issuance of special motor vehicle license plates commemorating the centennial of the founding of the Georgia Institute of Technology through 1989. The bill also increases the additional fee for such license plates from $10.00 to $25.00. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1207; SB 424; p. 290 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an - 60 - TITLE 40 (continued) additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the founding of Savannah State College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.4. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1206; SB 423; p. 288 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the founding of Fort Valley State College. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.4. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1199; SB 293; p. 275 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Young Harris College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.4. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 955; HB 1258; p. 201 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Wesleyan College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.4. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1506; HB 1384; p. 850 This bill provides that in calendar years 1988 and 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of Georgia State University. The bill likewise provides for the issuance in calendar years 1987 through 1989 of special license plates to commemorate the founding of Morris Brown College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-29.4 and 40-2-29.5. Effective April 3, 1986. - 61 - TITLE 40 (continued) Act 1507; HB 1444; p. 852 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed for Georgia Southern College or for West Georgia College. The bill likewise provides for the issuance in calendar year 1987 of special license plates to commemorate the founding of Albany State College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-29.4 and 40-2-29.5. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 967; SB 484; p. 223 This bill provides that in calendar years 1987 through 1989 a person who so desires may upon the payment of an additional $25.00 fee receive a special motor vehicle license plate designed to commemorate the founding of Morehouse College, Mercer University, Macon Junior College, or Valdosta State College. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-29.4 through 40-2-29.7. Effective March 20, 1986. Act 1347; HB 1335; p. 438 This bill provides that a motor vehicle dealer shall not be required to sign the application for a certificate of title for a vehicle sold by the dealer if the dealer's signature appears on the certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin submitted in support of the title application. The bill also eliminates the requirement for notarization of the signature on a transfer of title or an application to have a notice of a security interest entered on a certificate of title. The bill further eliminates the requirement that issuance of a certificate of title by the Department of Revenue be delayed for 15 days when a vehicle for which a replacement certificate of title has been issued is transferred. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-3-22, 40-3-27, and 40-3-30 through 40-3-32. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1202; SB 331; p. 281 This bill provides a procedure for the issuance of a motor vehicle certificate of title where a motor vehicle is transferred by a decedent's will, the motor vehicle was the decedent's only asset and was not encumbered, and the - 62 - TITLE 40 (continued) estate is not to be administered and the will is not to be probated. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-3-33. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1426; SB 392; 514 This bill provides that the Department of Public Safety's driver's records of applicants for employment as firefighters shall, upon written request and without charge, be furnished by criminal justice agencies to local fire departments. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-2. Effective July l, 1986. Act 931; SB 45; p. 156 This bill authorizes the Department of Public Safety to disseminate to the Georgia Crime Information Center compilations of the names, addresses, license numbers, and dates of birth of holders of and applicants for driver's licenses. The department is also authorized to provide information from its driver's license records to the Department of Human Resources for use solely in connection with the collection of delinquent child support payments under the "Child Support Recovery Act." The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-2. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1501; SB 441; p. 839 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 40-5-22, 40-5-83.1, and 43-13-6.l so as to change and correct certain cross references in the law relating to driver training schools. Effective July l, 1986. Act 946; SB 551; p. 184 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-56 by providing that, after a person's driver's license has been suspended for failure to respond to a traffic citation, the license shall be reinstated upon proof of payment of the fine from the court of jurisdiction and payment of a $25.00 restoration fee to the Department of Public Safety. Effective July 1, 1986. - 63 - TITLE 40 (continued) Act 1329; SB 393; p. 395 This bill provides that distinctive personal identification cards issued in lieu of driver's licenses to young persons by the Department of Public Safety shall be issued to applicants under 21 years of age rather than 18 years of age. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-100. Effective September 30, 1986. Act 1499; SB 417; p. 834 This bill provides that the owner of private property which fronts on coastal marshlands or estuarine areas may request the appropriate local law enforcement agency to enforce state traffic laws on such private property. Upon the filing of such a request and a plat of the property, the law enforcement agency shall either enforce the uniform rules of the road on such property at no cost to the owner or enter into a contractual agreement with the owner for such enforcement. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-3. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1488; HB 1347; p. 819 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-163 so as to provide that school bus drivers' reports of vehicles unlawfully passing stopped school buses shall be made to local law enforcement agencies rather than to the Department of Public Safety. Provisions for notices to drivers, inclusion of reports in drivers' records, and hearings before the Department of Public Safety are eliminated. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1590; HB 1257; p. 1210 This bill prohibits altering the suspension of a truck so as to raise the lowest point on the frame of the truck more than a specified distance from the surface of the street, as follows: trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,500 pounds or less, 27 inches; trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,500 pounds and not more than 7,500 pounds, 30 inches; and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 7,500 pounds and not more than 14,000 pounds, 31 inches. Operation on public roads of any truck with a suspension altered beyond such limits is also prohibited. - 64 - TITLE 40 (continued) The bill enacts O.C.G.A. 40-8-6.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Section Act 1526; HB 555; p. 946 This bill provides that any truck or truck tractor having a gross weight of 43,000 pounds or more must have displayed on each side thereof the name and principal place of domicile of the owner or lessee, except that vehicles operating pursuant to authority granted by the Public Service Commission or the Interstate Commerce Commission shall display the name of the holder of such authority and such other information as required by said regulatory authorities. This display must be in sharp color contrast to the background and must be designed and maintained so as to be readily legible from a distance of 50 feet. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-9. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1562; SB 463; p. 1185 This bill requires that the tail lights, brake lights, and rear turn signal lights of a wrecker towing another vehicle must be visible to drivers of vehicles following the wrecker. If the lights of the wrecker are no so visible, then temporary tail lights, brake lights, and rear turn signal lights must be mounted on the vehicle in tow. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-8-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1483; HB 466; p. 802 This bill changes the requirements for marking of law enforcement vehicles used in traffic enforcement, so that the name of the responsible law enforcement agency must be in letters at least four inches in height, rather than six inches in height. The bill also requires that the flashing or revolving lights on traffic enforcement vehicles of the Department of Public Safety must be visible at least 500 feet from the rear of the vehicle. Use of a law enforcement vehicle for personal use without removal of the vehicle's identifying lettering and colored lights is prohibited as a misdemeanor. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-91. Effective April 3, 1986. - 65 - TITLE 40 (continued) Act 1417; HB 1463; p. 501 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-8-111 so as to change the equipment requirements for school buses by changing the specifications for the discharge point of the exhaust system. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1544; HB 1377; p. 1061 This bill makes certain changes with respect to the law requiring emissions inspection of motor vehicles in counties in which more than 200,000 motor vehicles are registered. The bill provides for this law to operate on an annual basis beginning May 1 of each year rather than April 1. The bill also provides that no emissions inspection shall be required at the time of the initial retail sale or delivery of a new motor vehicle and makes certain editorial changes. The bill amends 0.C .. G.A. Sections 40-8-155, 40-8-158, and 40-8-159.1. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1349; HB 1351; p. 444 This bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-13-33 which provides that any habeas corpus challenge to a traffic conviction must be brought within 180 days after the conviction becomes final; and any such action which names the commissioner of public safety as respondent is required to be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 945; SB 477; p. 181 This bill amends Ga. L. 1984, p. 644, which enacted, contingent on funding, a new 0.C.G.A. Chapter 40-15 providing for the creation of a motorcycle operator safety training program. This bill transfers certain responsibilities in connection with such law from the commissioner of public safety to the Board of Public Safety and makes certain other minor changes in the law. Effective when funded. TITLE 41 NUISANCES Act 1647; SB 377; p. 1508 Previously existing law proviqes procedures whereby a municipality with a population of more than 400,000 may repair, close, or demolish buildings and - 66 - TITLE 41 (continued) structures which are dangerous and injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare. This bill eliminates the population provision from this law so that such procedures are available to all municipalities, and the bill also makes other minor changes with respect to such procedures. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 41-2-7, 41-2-8, and 41-2-12. Effective July l, 1986. TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS Act 943; SB 437; p. 179 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-2-2 by providing for a per diem allowance and reimbursement of travel expenses for the members of the Board of Corrections. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1412; HB 1370; p. 493 This bill provides'that the state will reimburse counties for a portion of the costs of providing emergency medical services to state inmates of county penal institutions where such inmates cannot be placed in state institutions for the purpose of receiving such care. State reimbursement is limited to amounts expended in excess of a threshold amount specified by rules of the Board of Corrections. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-5-2. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1559; SB 436; p. 1170 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-5-34 by limiting the right of wardens and superintendents of state and county correctional institutions to deputize persons so that such officials may only deputize persons in their employ. The bill also revises O.C.G.A. Section 42-5-35 relating to the conferring of the powers of police officers upon persons employed by the Department of Corrections. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1672; HB 1638; p. 1596 This bill provides for deductions from the funds of prison system inmates who are authorized to work at paid employment in order to cover the costs of their medical and dental care. The bill also provides for certain - 67 - TITLE 42 (continued) educational programs within the prison system and provides for consideration of participation in such programs by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 42-5-59, 42-9-42, 42-9-43, and 42-9-60 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-5-64. Effective April 11, 1986, with respect to deductions for medical care and otherwise effective October 15, 1986. Act 1411; HB 1369; p. 492 This bill changes the date on which a person serving a probated sentence ceases to receive credit for the running of the probated sentence if the person cannot be found in the county where he or she resides. The bill provides that the running of the sentence shall be tolled as of the date that the sheriff returns a warrant showing non est inventus, rather than the date on which the judge signs an order tolling the running of the sentence. The bill also deletes a provision for revocation of probation without notice to the probationer when the probationer cannot be found. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-36. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 964; SB 442; p. 218 This bill amends Code Section 42-8-60 relating to the authority to sentence a defendant who has not previously been convicted of a felony to probation or confinement without an adjudication of guilt. The bill provides that an adjudication of guilt may be entered for a defendant so sentenced if it is later determined that the defendant was not eligible to be so sentenced. The bill further provides that a court shall not so sentence a defendant, and shall not discharge a defendant so sentenced, unless the court has reviewed the defendant's criminal record as such is on file with the Georgia Crime Information Center. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1348; HB 1342; p. 442 This bill provides that, upon satisfactory completion of the sentence of a first offender sentenced to probation without adjudication of guilt, the clerk of court shall enter on the criminal docket and other records of the court a statement that the discharge of such person exonerates the defendant and does not affect any of the defendant's civil rights or liberties. - 68 - TITLE 42 (continued) The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-62. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 43 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Act 1557; SB 368; p. 1155 This bill provides that the state examining boards shall be authorized to issue cease and desist orders to persons engaging without a license in the professions and businesses licensed by such boards. Violation of such a cease and desist order is punishable by an administrative fine of up to $500.00 for each violation. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 43-1-20.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1484; HB 850; p. 803 This bill creates the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council to be composed of specified officers of state government or their designees. The council is charged with evaluating proposals for state regulation, by licensing or certification, of professions, occupations, and businesses which are not currently so regulated by the state. The council will report to the General Assembly with respect to any such proposal and will make recommendations as to what legislation, if any, should be enacted in response to the proposal. The council's deliberations will be based on criteria specified in the statute. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-lA, the "Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Law." Effective July l, 1986. Act 1344; HB 1295; p. 434 This bill increases the size of the State Board of Architects from six members to seven members. The bill also authorizes the board, after notice and hearing, to issue cease and desist orders to persons engaged in the unauthorized practice of architecture. The board may impose civil fines of up to $500.00 per day for violation of such an order. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-4-2 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 43-4-17.1. Effective July 1, 1986. - 69 - TITLE 43 (continued) Act 1469; HB 1219; p. 766 This bill makes numerous changes in the law relating to the State Board of Barbers and the regulation of barbers. Among these changes are provisions allowing master cosmetologists to take the examination for l1censure as a barber upon completion of certain required training, a provision that a barbershop may train only one apprentice at any one time, elimination of the requirement that a person licensed to teach barbering must have been licensed as a barber for two years, a provision that an apprentice's license may be renewed only once, and elimination of a provision for temporary licensing of barbers licensed in other states. The bill also extends the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Barbers to July 1, 1992. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-7. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1497; SB 302; p. 831 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-9-7 by authorizing the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners to promulgate rules with respect to schools or colleges in foreign countries wherein general college training may be used to qualify applicants for licensure by the board. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1654; HB 156; p. 1534 This bill changes provisions relating to the scope of practice of chiropractors and the standard of care required of chiropractors. The bill authorizes the use of certain electrical and mechanical devices by chiropractors who have completed certain training relating to the use of such devices. The bill prohibits the use by chiropractors of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other techniques which are invasive of the human body. The bill provides a basic standard of care for chiropractors and provides that injury resulting from violation of such standard of care constitutes a tort. The bill further provides that a chiropractor using a technique which constitutes a standard procedure in the practice of medicine shall be held to the same standard of care which would apply to a physician using such a technique. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-9-16. Effective July 1, 1986. - 70 - TITLE 43 (continued) Act 1504; HB 1173; p. 843 This bill changes provisions relating to the State Board of Cosmetology and the regulation of cosmetologists. Among the changes made are the inclusion of braiding of hair within the regulated field of cosmetology, changes in the residency and citizenship qualifications for membership on the State Board of Cosmetology, and provisions allowing persons licensed to practice barbering to take the master cosmetologist examination upon the completion of certain educational requirements. The bill also extends to July 1, 1992, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Cosmetology. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-10-1, 43-10-2, 43-10-9, and 43-10-20. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1495; HB 1687; p. 828 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-11-74 so as to change the scope of practice of dental hygienists by providing that dental hygienists may perform acts, services, procedures, and practices authorized by rules of the Georgia Board of Dentistry as well as those specifically authorized by statute. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1491; HB 1423; p. 823 This bill provides that licenses issued to driver training schools and driver training instructors shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance rather than expiring on September 30 of the year for which they are issued. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-13-6. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1636; HB 1438; p. 1465 This bill increases the fee charged by the Secretary of State for registration of a fund-raising charitable organization from $10.00 to $25.00 and provides a $10.00 filing fee and a $25.00 late filing fee for annual reports of such organizations. The filing date for annual reports is changed from March 31 to June 30 or, with permission of the Secretary of State, within 180 days after the close of the organization's fiscal year. The bill also makes a change with respect to prohibited use by a charitable organization of the name of another such organization. - 71 - TITLE 43 (continued) The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-2, 43-17-4, and 43-17-10. Effective April 11, 1986. Act 1591; HB 1375; p. 1212 This bill provides that a keeper of a hotel, apartment hotel, boarding house, or inn must give notice in order to terminate the occupancy of a guest other than for cause, such as a failure to pay amounts due, a failure to abide by rules of occupancy, or a failure to have or maintain reservations. The notice period is the same as the period of time for which occupancy is paid for by the guest and accepted by the keeper. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 43-21-3.l. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1351; HB 1359; p. 449 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-21-51 so as to eliminate provisions for inspection by the Department of Human Resources and county boards of health of roadhouses, dance halls, and similar establishments. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1342; HB 1236; p. 430 This bill extends the sunset or termination date of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects to July 1, 1992, and makes certain other changes in the law relating to the board and the regulation and licensing of landscape architects. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-23-6, 43-23-11, 43-23-12, and 43-23-20. Effective March 28, 1986. Act 1505; HB 1177; p. 846 This bill extends to July l, 1992, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators and makes numerous other changes in the law relating to the board and its regulation of administrators of nursing homes. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-27. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1485; HB 1175; p. 812 This bill makes numerous changes in the law relating to the State Board of Physical Therapy and the regulation of physical therapists. Among these changes are a minor change in the - 72 - TITLE 43 (continued) definition of the term "physical therapy," the elimination of the requirement that members of the State Board of Physical Therapy must be citizens of the United States, a prohibition against members of the board serving more than two consecutive full terms, and a requirement that licensees must take at least four hours of continuing education prior to renewing their licenses. The bill also extends to July 1, 1992, the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Physical Therapy. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-33. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1213; HB 615; p. 304 This bill directs the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners to urge physicians to distribute the board's breast cancer information pamphlet to patients with suspected breast cancer as well as to patients with known breast cancer. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-34-21. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1196; SB 32; p. 264 This bill enacts the "Respiratory Care Practices Act." The Act provides for the licensure and regulation of respiratory care professionals, certified respiratory therapy technicians, and registered respiratory therapists who are employed in the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the pulmonary and cardiac systems. The Act is to be administered by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners and a respiratory care advisory committee. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 43-34-140 through 43-34-151. Effective when funded. Act 1463; HB 795; p. 751 This bill amends the "Georgia Private Detective and Security Agencies Act" so as to provide that licensed private detective and security businesses may submit proof of liability insurance in lieu of posting the bond otherwise required for licensure. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-38-5, 43-38-6, and 43-38-11. Effective July 1, 1986. - 73 - TITLE 43 (continued) Act 1403; HB 1176; p. 473 This bill revises the law relating to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the practice of psychology by substituting the terms "psychologist" and "psychology" for the terms "applied psychologist" and "applied psychology." The bill also makes numerous other changes in the law and extends the sunset or termination date of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to July 1, 1992. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-39. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1263; HB 1545; p. 364 This bill makes numerous changes in the law relating to licensure and regulation of real estate salespersons and real estate brokers. These changes include, but are not limited to, changes in the requirements for initial and continuing education as a condition of licensure, a change relating to the time for renewal of licenses, changes in the grounds for disqualification for licensure, and a prohibition against discrimination in the sale or rental of real estate on the grounds of the sex or religion of the purchaser or renter. The bill also affects the scope of regulated practice by specifying what acts licensees may perform in the preparation of real estate contracts and by allowing unlicensed full-time employees of owners to perform the acts of a broker with respect to certain specialized land transactions. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-40. Different effective dates apply to the several parts of the bill. Act 1398; HB 1610; p. 465 This bill amends "The Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers Registration Act" so as to change the definition of the term "major component part" of a motor vehicle for purposes of said Act. The bill also eliminates the requirment that an out-of-state salvage dealer be registered in this state in order to purchase salvage motor vehicles or parts in this state. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-48-2 and repeals 0.C.G.A. Section 43-48-17.1. Effective March 31, 1986. - 74 - TITLE 44 PROPERTY Act 1520; SB 421; p. 922 This bill changes provisions relating to the authority of county governments to fill open abandoned wells or holes. Clay pits, surface mines, and geologic boreholes are excluded from the operation of the law on this subject. Counties are given the authority to use county work crews and private contractors, as well as inmate labor, for this purpose. Counties are authorized to proceed without the landowner's permission where the landowner cannot be located or is not known; and counties are authorized to recover the reasonable costs of filling or covering an abandoned well or hole from the landowner. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-1-14. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1525; SB 537; p. 942 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-3-111 which requires certain disclosures and other documents to be furnished to prospective buyers of condominiums for residential occupancy. The bill provides that the copy of any such document which must be executed in order to be effective shall be a copy of the executed document. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1638; HB 1460; p. 1468 This bill extensively revises the "Georgia Cemetery Act of 1983." The bill eliminates the requirement that salespersons be registered with the Secretary of State but continues to require the keeping of certain records of employment of salespersons and authorizes the Secretary of State to prohibit the employment of salespersons on specified grounds. The bill prohibits the establishment of new nonperpetual care cemeteries and new cemeteries of less than 25 acres but allows the continuing operation of such cemeteries already in existence. The bill changes provisions regulating escrow accounts and provides for the collection of both increased fees and new fees by the Secretary of State. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 44-3-131 through 44-3-135 and 44-3-140. Effective August 1, 1986. - 75 - 1 TITLE 44 (continued) Act 1441; HB 1334; p. 645 This bill changes certain provisions relating to anatomical gifts. Among the changes made are a change in the manner in which the relatives of a deceased person are requested to make and may consent to making an anatomical gift and new requirements for record keeping by hospitals. The bill also authorizes the relatives of a deceased minor to make anatomical gifts in the same manner as the relatives of a deceased adult. In addition, a new criminal statute provides felony punishment for the sale and purchase of human bodies and parts thereof. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 44-5-143 and 44-5-145 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 44-5-143.1 and 16-12-160. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 1464; HB 840; p. 754 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 44-14-3 so as to provide that, when the indebtedness secured by a mortgage, conveyance to secure debt, or lien is paid in full, the secured party shall furnish a cancellation to the clerk of superior court, together with directions for transmitting the original of the cancellation to the party whose obligation has been satisfied or to that party's attorney. The party furnishing the cancellation is authorized to add the cost of recording the cancellation to the amount required to satisfy the indebtedness. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-67 so as to specify that a real property deed to secure debt shall be canceled of record by a cancellation upon the original security deed, by a quitclaim or other deed eligible for record, or by the completion of a specified statutory form. A clerk of superior court making a cancellation of record as authorized above is granted immunity from any civil liability for such cancellation. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 966; SB 456; p. 222 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-470 by providing that the lien of a hospital or nursing home for reasonable charges for the care and treatment of an injured person shall not be dependent upon the time elapsing from the date of injury to the date such care and treatment is provided. - 76 - TITLE 44 (continued) Effective March 20, 1986, applicable to charges for care treatment rendered on or after effective date. and and said TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Act 1531; HB 1501; p. 996 This bill provides that, upon the occurrence of a vacancy in any office, the officer or body authorized to fill the vacancy or call for an election to fill the vacancy shall do so without the necessity of a judicial determination of the vacancy. Ten days' notice of such action must be given to the person whose office has become vacant, except that such notice is not required if the vacancy is the result of a death, final conviction of a felony, or written resignation. The bill also provides that the resignations of all state and county officers and of senators and representatives in Congress shall be made to the Governor and that the resignations of all municipal officers shall be made to the municipal governing authority. If the Governor is not authorized to fill a vacancy resulting from a resignation submitted to him, the Governor is to promptly notify the appropriate official to fill the vacancy or initiate the process for filling the vacancy. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-5-1 and 45-5-5 and makes a conforming amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-54. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 937; SB 347; p. 168 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-3-1 by changing the wording of the oath of public office with respect to the fact that the officer taking the oath does not hold another office which he or she is prohibited by law from holding. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1429; HB 1287; p. 600 This bill makes several changes in the law relating to suspension from office upon indictment of elected local government officers, solicitors of state court, members of the Public Service Commission, and district attorneys. The bill provides that permissive suspension upon indictment for a felony relating to the duties of the office shall be - 77 - TITLE 45 (continued) authorized in the case of federal indictments as well as state indictments. The bill provides that an officer who has not previously been suspended from office shall, upon initial conviction of any felony, automatically be suspended from office pending appeal. The bill also provides that during any period of suspension after initial conviction the officer shall not be entitled to receive the compensation of his or her office, but if the conviction is later overturned the officer shall be entitled to the compensation which was withheld. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-5-6 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 45-5-6.l. Effective April l, 1986, with some provisions applicable only to convictions rendered on or after January l, 1987. Act 1509; HB 1550; p. 877 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-7-4 so as to change the compensation of the state auditor. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1644; SB 322; p. 1491 This bill provides certain continuing compensation benefits for state employed firemen who are injured in the line of duty and state employed law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and parole officers who are injured in the line of duty by an act of external violence or injury. During any period of time when employees so injured are as a result physically unable to perform their duties they are entitled to continue to receive their regular compensation for up to 180 working days. This continuing compensation is subordinate to any available workers' compensation benefits and is limited to the difference between workers' compensation benefits and the amount of the employee's regular compensation. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-9 and repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 42-5-41 and 42-9-21.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 812; HB 1953; p. 150 This bill provides for the commissioner of administrative services to establish a separate insurance or self-insurance program for insuring state officers and employees against liability in connection with abating or removing asbestos or other hazardous materials on public premises. - 78 - TITLE 45 (continued) The bill also provides for actions to be taken by the commissioner in connection with the insolvency of any insurer issuing any liability insurance covering state officers and employees, including coverage of losses by any available means. The bill further provides that the furnishing of liability insurance to state officers and employees shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-9-4 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 45-9-5. Effective March 12, 1986. Act 1634; HB 1581; p. 1460 This bill changes the definition of the term "fireman" for purposes of determining eligibility for indemnification from state funds for firemen who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-9-81. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1212; SB 565; p. 303 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-11-8 by making it unlawful for any officer of the court, any law enforcement officer, or any attorney to engage in the bail bond business. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 942; SB 429; p. 178 This bill provides that, for the purpose of establishing and administering federal grant programs administered by the state, the Governor or his designee is authorized to cooperate with or enter into agreements with any official of another state and to enter into contracts and perform all things necessary in his discretion to secure to the state and the citizens of the state the benefits of federal grant programs. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 45-12-40. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1677; HB 787; p. 1608 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-13-20 so as to add to the list of duties of the Secretary of State the printing and distribution of maps of the congressional districts and state legislative districts of the state. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section - 79 - TITLE 45 (continued) 45-13-24 so as to direct the Secretary of State to mail copies of local Acts of the General Assembly which call for referendums or special elections to the election superintendents and governing authorities of the affected counties and municipalities within one calendar week after such Acts are approved by the Governor or become law without his approval. Effective April 15, 1986. Act 1671; HB 1329; p. 1594 This bill provides that medical records concerning the death of a person which are on file at any medical facility in this state shall be made available to the coroner of another state if such person was a resident of or was buried in the county where such coroner serves. The bill also authorizes coroners of this state to issue subpoenas to compel the production of books, records, or papers relevant to the cause of a death under investigation. Any documents so produced are made confidential and not subject to public inspection. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 45-16-10 and amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 45-16-27 and 45-16-34. Effective April 11, 1986. Act 1630; HB 1283; p. 1446 This bill makes numerous editorial and other changes in the law relating to notaries public. The age at which a person is eligible to endorse an application to become a notary public is reduced from 21 to 18. The bill continues the requirement that a notarial act must be documented by the notary's seal; but a nonconforming document executed prior to July 1, 1986, is validated and made eligible for record. The requirement for dating of a notarial certification is continued in effect, but an exception is made for deeds and other instruments affecting title to real property. With respect to the dating requirement, nonconforming documents executed prior to July 1, 1986, are validated and made eligible for record. The requirement that the ink used by a notary in signing his name be "indelible" ink is deleted from the law. The bill restates the powers of notaries and grants notaries the power to attest affidavits in attachment, garnishment, and dispossessory actions. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 45-17 and 0.C.G.A. Section 44-7-50. Effective April 11, 1986. - 80 - TITLE 45 (continued) Act 1643; SB 306; p. 1489 This bill authorizes the commissioner of personnel administration and the Georgia Building Authority to establish a day-center as a pilot program for the purpose of serving children of persons employed by state government in and around the state capitol. The commissioner of personnel administration is directed to make recommendations not later than December 1, 1986, for funding of start-up costs for this pilot project. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 45-18-70 through 45-18-72. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1401; HB 788; p. 469 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-2 so as to change provisions relating to the probationary status under the state merit system of newly appointed employees. The bill provides that such probationary status shall apply following each appointment, reappointment, promotion, or interdepartmental transfer, except that an employee serving a working test period following promotion within a department shall retain permanent status rights to the position from which he or she was promoted. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 46 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Act 1618; HB 1487; p. 1283 This bill extensively revises the law relating to motor common carriers and motor contract carriers. Among the changes made by the bill are a reduction in the standard of proof required of an applicant for the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the authorization of single source leasing of equipment and drivers, the authorization of intercorporate hauling for compensation among members of a group of related corporations, and the deregulation of the carrying of certain commodities. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-1-1 and 0.C.G.A. Chapter 46-7. Effective April 9, 1986. Act 788; HB 1216; p. 37 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-1-2 so as to make a change in the - 81 - TITLE 46 (continued) provisions governing venue of certain actions against railroad and electric companies. Effective February 19, 1986. Act 1650; SB 496; p. 1518 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-2-28 by exempting motor common carriers and motor contract carriers from the requirement that issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, and other evidences of debt of companies subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission be approved by the commission. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1216; HB 1323; p. 308 This bill eliminates the requirement that a person who is appointed as a special officer for the protection of railroad property must have been an employee of the railroad for at least six months. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 46-8-232. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1204; SB 346; p. 283 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-10-9 by extending to July 1, 1987, the sunset or termination date of the consumers' utility counsel of the Public Service Commission. Effective March 26, 1986. TITLE 47 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Act 782; HB 1214; p. 30 This bill makes editorial amendments to 0.C.G.A. Title 47, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to correct typographic, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in said Code title. Effective February 11, 1986. Act 1599; HB 1684; p. 1240 This bill authorizes local retirement systems to invest and reinvest their assets under the same terms, conditions, and limitations as domestic life insurance companies, subject to the provision that no more than 50 percent of the assets of a retirement system shall be invested in equities and to the provision that no otherwise authorized - 82 - TITLE 47 (continued) investment shall be prohibited. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. 47-1-11. Effective July 1, 1986. Section Act 1597; HB 1592; p. 1233 This bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-1-11 which provides that no creditable service may be obtained under any public retirement system for military service unless the retirement system member was discharged or separated from such military service under honorable conditions. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-2-96 so as to authorize the purchase of creditable service under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for certain military service rendered between January 1, 1954, and August 5, 1964. The bill further amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-2-334 relating to membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide that such Code section shall control over other conflicting or inconsistent laws. Effective April 9, 1986. Act 1660; HB 612; p. 1550 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-2-95 so as to provide for transfer to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia of certain retirement contributions made to local retirement systems by and on behalf of certain employees of county juvenile detention facilities who become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia between July 1, 1986, and December 31, 1987, as a result of the transfer of such facilities to the state. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1532; HB 1508; p. 999 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-2-201 and 47-19-1 so as to reflect the change in the title of the Comptroller General to the title of Commissioner of Insurance. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1625; HB 666; p. 1329 This bill provides that optional retirement benefits which an appellate court judge could formerly obtain by agreeing to retire on or before attaining age 70 may now be obtained by the judge's agreeing to retire on or before attaining age 75 or completing the term of office in which age 70 is - 83 - TITLE 47 (continued) attained, whichever is later. The bill amends O.C.G.A. 47-2-244. Effective July 1, 1986. Section Act 1604; SB 50; p. 1250 This bill authorizes certain secretaries of superior court judges a.nd district attorneys to purchase service credit under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for certain periods of time during which they were employed as such secretaries prior to becoming members of the retirement system. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-2-264. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1613; HB 422; p. 1266 This bill changes provisions relating to payment by the state of amounts to local retirement systems for certain employees of the state-wide probation system who were formerly employees of county probation systems. The bill provides that under certain circumstances the state will make payment of all or part of the employee contributions, as well as the employer contributions, under such local retirement systems. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-2-296. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1657; HB 391; p. 1543 This bill authorizes certain employees of the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education who are certified professional personnel and in the unclassified service of the state merit system to transfer their membership from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The bill also changes other provisions relating to transfer of creditable service from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-2-1, 47-3-1, 47-3-60, and 47-3-81. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1264; HB 1570; p. 375 This bill provides that certain employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be paid by local school systems rather than from funds appropriated to the State Board of Education. - 84 - TITLE 47 (continued) The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-3-43 and 47-3-48. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1658; HB 416; p. 1547 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-60 so as to change the provisions relating to reinstatement of membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia by certain members who have had a break in service without withdrawing their contributions to the retirement system. Effective July 1, 1985. Act 1661; HB 779; p. 1552 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-83 so as to provide that under certain conditions members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia may purchase retirement system credit for up to five years of military service during any period when a military draft was in effect. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1653; HB 67; p. 1531 This bill authorizes certain former members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who are not beneficiaries of the retirement system to either obtain credit for certain prior service or reestablish active membership in the retirement system for the purpose of retiring. The bill covers former teachers who are at least 60 years of age and who completed at least ten years of membership service between January 1, 1954, and January 1, 1966. Eligible former teachers must make application to the board of trustees of the retirement system not later than January 1, 1987. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-84.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1608; SB 206; p. 1258 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-85 by increasing from two to three the number of times which a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may withdraw his or her employee contributions and remain eligible to renew membership in the retirement system upon again becoming a state employee. Effective July 1, 1986. - 85 - TITLE 47 (continued) Act 1655; HB 186; p. 1536 This bill permits teachers and other professional personnel to purchase creditable service under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for absences from employment because of pregnancy prior to March 5, 1976. No creditable service may be purchased for any period of absence during which the retirement system member was on sick leave; and the total amount of creditable service which may be purchased by any member is limited to one and one-half months per pregnancy and six months for all pregnancies. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-90. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1610; HB 251; p. 1262 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-3-120 by changing the formula for determining retirement allowances under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The bill eliminates a provision for excluding certain decreases in compensation in determining average compensation for purposes of determining benefits. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1437; HB 338; p. 620 This bill increases the amount of minimum retirement allowances payable under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The bill also changes the computation of benefits paid by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to retirees and beneficiaries under local retirement and pension systems. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-3-120 and 47-3-124 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-126.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1606; SB 120; p. 1255 This bill provides for an increase in employee contributions and retirement benefits under the Georgia Legislative Retirement System. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-6-60 and 47-6-80. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1624; HB 355; p. 1326 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-9-70 so as to increase the mandatory retirement age for members of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System from 70 to 75 years of age. - 86 - TITLE 47 (continued) The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. 47-9-73 so as to authorize surviving spouses of certain previously retired judges to qualify for spouses benefits for life rather than for life or until remarriage. Surviving spouses desiring to qualify for such benefits are required to make application and make certain payments to the board of trustees of the retirement system not later than January 1, 1987. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1612; HB 397; p. 1265 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-9-73 so as to change the amount of benefits payable under the Superior Court Judges Retirement System to surviving spouses of members of the retirement system who become members on or after July 1, 1986, and die after attaining a minimum of ten years of creditable service. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1607; SB 174; p. 1257 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-9-76 by providing that cost-of-living adjustments to benefits under the Superior Court Judges Retirement System shall apply to the benefits of surviving spouses of members who elected cost-of-living benefit adjustments and spouses benefits coverage. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1645; SB 342; p. 1494 This bill provides that the percentage of marriage license fees and fines and forfeited bonds retained by the judges of probate courts for payment to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia shall be due to the fund on the twentieth day, rather than the tenth day, of the month following the month of collection. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 47-11-50 and 47-11-51. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1603; SB 4; p. 1249 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-11-71 by granting a 25 percent increase in retirement benefits under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. The bill also enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-11-73 which provides that a member of the retirement system who becomes totally and permanently disabled after completing four years of creditable - 87 - TITLE 47 (continued) service shall be entitled to a disability retirement allowance. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1605; SB 109; p. 1252 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-14 so as to increase the amount of retirement benefits and surviving spouses benefits payable under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1430; HB 318; p. 604 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-61 so as to provide for the collection and remittance to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia of an additional 50 fee in each civil matter filed in a state court or magistrate court which is served by the sheriff of the county. The bill further amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-16-101 so as to increase the amount of retirement benefits paid by the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1432; HB 828; p. 607 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 47-16-102 so as to clarify the meaning of certain existing provisions relating to the payment of death benefits under the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1433; HB 365; p. 609 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-17-80 and 47-17-81 so as to increase the amount of retirement and disability benefits payable under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 48 REVENUE AND TAXATION Act 1622; HB 1785; p. 1322 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-2-44 so as to provide that the 10 percent penalty for late payment of ad valorem taxes shall not apply to ad valorem taxes of any amount on homestead property if the property was during the tax year acquired by a new owner who did not receive a tax bill for the tax year, if the new owner immediately before - 88 - TITLE 48 (continued) acquiring the property resided outside the State of Georgia, and if the taxes are paid within one year following the due date. The bill also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-290 so as to provide that each county board of tax assessors shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1489; HB 1412; p. 820 This bill provides for a reduction in the amount of the ad valorem tax penalty otherwise imposed for the breach of a covenant to retain preferentially assessed land in agricultural use where the breach of the covenant is the result of a medically demonstrable illness or disability. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.1. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1510; HB 1658; p. 878 This bill provides that all tangible personal property of a taxpayer, except motor vehicles, trailers, and mobile homes, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation if the actual fair market value of the total amount of taxable tangible personal property owned by the taxpayer, as determined by the board of tax assessors, does not exceed $500.00. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-42.1. The effectiveness of this bill is conditioned on approval by the voters at a state-wide referendum to be held in conjunction with the November, 1986, general election. If approved by the voters, the exemption will become effective January l, 1987. Act 1629; HB 509; p. 1445 This bill expands the class of disabled veterans who are eligible for the special disabled veterans' homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation. Those made eligible for the homestead exemption are disabled wartime veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions and who have been adjudicated by the Veterans' Administration of the United States as being totally and permanently disabled and entitled to receive service connected benefits for a 100 percent service connected disability. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-48.3. Effective July 1, 1986. - 89 - TITLE 48 (continued) Act 1418; HB 1488; p. 502 This bill requires each county tax collector or tax commissioner to take 15 hours of annual training in 1987 and future years. Failure without good cause to comply with these training requirements is made grounds for removal from office by the Governor. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-126.1. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1595; HB 1480; p. 1229 This bill provides for the filling of a vacancy in the office of tax receiver, tax collector, or tax commissioner by special election and the appointment of a person to act in the office until the time of the special election. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-210. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1413; HB 1378; p. 495 This bill exempts tax receivers, tax collectors, and tax commissioners holding office on April 1, 1986, from the requirement that such officers have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-210. Effective April 1, 1986. Act 1337; HB 595; p. 419 This bill eliminates the requirement that an appeal from an ad valorem tax assessment must specifically state the grounds for appeal. The bill provides that any written objection to an assessment which contains the identification number, if any, of the real property or the account number of the owner of the personal property shall be deemed to be an appeal on specified statutory grounds. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-311. Effective January 1, 1987. Act 1461; HB 80; p. 747 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-304 so as to provide that the 3 percent and 5 percent limitations on the amount of property whose assessed value may be in dispute at the time of disapproval or approval of a county's ad valorem tax digest by the state revenue commissioner shall be determined according to the amount of value in - 90 - TITLE 48 (continued) dispute rather than the total value of the property subject to dispute. The bill further enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-314 so as to provide that business records furnished to county boards of tax assessors by ad valorem taxpayers shall be confidential except to the extent that disclosure is necessary or proper to the collection of taxes. Persons failing to give such materials confidential treatment are made subject to civil penalties. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 944; SB 474; p. 180 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-440 by changing the provisions governing exemption of public school driver education vehicles from ad valorem taxation. The bill eliminates the requirement that assignment of a motor vehicle as a driver education vehicle be approved by the State Board of Education and provides for such approval by the local board of education. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1470; HB 1273; p. 769 This bill creates a separate class of property for purposes of intangible taxation, such class consisting of certain intangible personal property held in a foreign country incident to the conduct of an insurance business within the foreign country; and the bill provides for taxation of this class of property at the rate of 10 per $1,000.00. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 48-6-20 through 48-6-23. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1462; HB 216; p. 749 This bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-7-26 so as to exclude from an individual's taxable net income, for Georgia income tax purposes, amounts which are paid or incurred by the individual's employer for child care or other dependent care assistance, if such amounts are under federal law likewise excluded from federally taxable income. Effective April 3, 1986, and applicable to tax years beginning on or after January l, 1986. - 91 - TITLE 48 (continued) Act 1640; HB 1584; p. 1480 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-27 so as to increase the amount of retirement income which taxpayers who are disabled or 62 years of age or older may exclude from state income taxation from $2,000.00 to $4,000.00. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-82 so as to provide that a taxpayer who fails to give timely notice to the state revenue commissioner of a change in a past year's federal tax liability shall lose his or her right to a state refund based on the federal change but may set off 90 percent of the amount otherwise refundable against any additional state tax liability resulting from the federal change. Effective April 11, 1986, with respect to the retirement income exclusion and effective January 1, 1987, with respect to the right of set-off. Act 1492; HB 1464; p. 825 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-161 so as to expand the listing of state agencies which are eligible to collect debts owing to the state through the setoff debt collection process which allows such agencies to attach a debtor's state income tax refund. The state agencies newly authorized to employ setoff debt collection are the Georgia Student Finance Authority, the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, and the State Medical Education Board. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1666; HB 1270; p. 1584 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 so as to exempt the sale and use of hearing aids from sales and use taxation. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1637; HB 1445; p. 1467 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 so as to provide an exemption from sales and use taxation for oxygen prescribed by a licensed physician. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1635; HB 1362; p. 1464 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 so as to provide an exemption from sales and use taxation for sales transactions for which food stamps or WIC coupons are used as the medium of - 92 - TITLE 48 (continued) exchange. Effective October 1, 1987. Act 1633; HB 1297; p. 1459 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 so as to grant an exemption from sales and use taxation for insulin and insulin syringes dispensed without prescription. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1631; HB 1294; p. 1453 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 so as to grant an exemption from sales and use taxation for sales of liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used to heat structures in which broilers, pullets, or other poultry are raised. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1400; HB 775; p. 468 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-11-2 so as to change the rate of excise taxation of cigars other than little cigars from 15 percent of the wholesale cost price to 13 percent of the wholesale cost price. Effective July 1, 1986. TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES Act 1593; HB 1421; p. 1225 This bill authorizes the Department of Human Resources to obtain through the Georgia Crime Information Center criminal records checks of persons under consideration for employment by the department and its contractors and district and county health agencies. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 49-2-14. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1334; SB 465; p. 410 This bill repeals O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-17.1 relating to community work experience programs for unemployed persons receiving aid to families with dependent children (AFDC). The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-108 which provides for a new employment services program, the Positive Employment and Community Help (PEACH) Program for recipients of aid to families with dependent children. The program shall consist of such educational programs, - 93 - TITLE 49 (continued) vocational skills programs, work experience programs, on-the-job training programs, and job search and job development programs as may be determined by the Department of Human Resources. Employers participating in the program are granted qualified immunity from civil liability. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1512; HB 2001; p. 881 This bill provides that certain income earned by a person aged 18 or under in a job acquired under the federal Job Training Partnership Act shall be disregarded in computing payments to or on behalf of such child in the program for aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) . The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 49-4-108. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1408; HB 1330; p. 486 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-142 so as to change certain provisions relating to the right of relatives of a recipient of medical assistance to supplement the medical assistance benefits of such person so as to provide such person with a private room in a nursing home or so as to provide such person with a private sitter while in a nursing home. The bill provides that this right to supplement medical assistance benefits shall remain in effect until and unless federal authorities rule that such right is out of compliance with federal regulations. The bill also limits the total number of rooms in a nursing home for which such supplementation is allowed and limits the amount of supplemental charges which a nursing home may make for such private accommodations. Effective March 31, 1986. Act 1447; HB 1262; p. 662 This bill authorizes the Department of Human Resources, under certain stated conditions, to issue emergency orders for the relocation of residents of child-caring institutions other than day-care centers, issue emergency orders prohibiting admissions to child-caring institutions other than day-care centers, and issue emergency orders for the monitoring of child-caring facilities, including day-care centers. The bill provides for administrative review of such emergency orders. - 94 - TITLE 49 (continued) The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-90 and 49-5-91. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1449; HB 1261; p. 669 This bill provides for criminal records checks of public and private employees and volunteers having supervisory or disciplinary power over children. The bill provides that any person employing or using the services of such an employee or volunteer may require the employee or volunteer to submit to a check of the records of the Georgia Crime Information Center for the purpose of determining whether the employee or volunteer has been sentenced for or is facing pending charges of certain crimes. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-90 through 49-5-94. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1539; HB 1225; p. 1038 This bill changes provisions relating to the regulation and licensing by the Department of Human Resources of child welfare agencies, including child-placing agencies and day-care centers. The bill authorizes the department to issue restricted licenses and specifies the grounds upon which the department shall refuse to issue a license. The bill changes the administrative procedure for imposition of licensing sanctions by the department. The bill provides new criminal and civil penalties for child welfare agencies and persons violating the laws and regulations applicable thereto. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-12 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-12.1. Effective April 7, 1986. TITLE 50 STATE GOVERNMENT Act 1541; HB 1293; p. 1049 This bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 50-8-99.1 which authorizes the metropolitan area planning and development commission, with the approval of the participating affected local governments, to act as the contracting and coordinating agent for public projects which are regional in natural. The bill also amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-8-101 so as to change the formula for determining local governments' - 95 - TITLE 50 (continued) contributions to the metropolitan area planning and development commission. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1496; HB 1952; p. 829 This bill creates the Agency for Removal of Hazardous Materials to establish and administer a program for the abatement and removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials from premises of the state, state authorities, counties, municipalities, school systems, and other units and authorities of state and local government. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 50-9-80 through 50-9-84. Effective April 3, 1986. Act 1459; HB 1686; p. 705 This bill comprehensively revises the law relating to the Georgia Development Authority. The effect of this revision is basically to return the law relating to the authority to what it was prior to the 1983 amendment which authorized the authority to engage in providing financial assistance to local governments for environmental facilities. The bill also makes certain changes in the previously existing law relating to the authority. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 50-10. Effective April 2, 1986. Act 1444; HB 1376; p. 656 This bill provides that no person shall be eligible to receive a loan from the first-time farmer tax-free note program, or any other similar program, of the Georgia Development Authority unless such person has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the authority that he or she has the ability to and intends to derive at least 25 percent of his or her livelihood from agricultural operations. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-10-5. Effective July l, 1986. Act 941; SB 428; p. 174 This bill redesignates the Georgia Council for the Arts and Humanities as the Georgia Council for the Arts and deletes references to the humanities from the law relating to the council. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Sections 50-1-3 and 50-12-20 through 50-12-26. Effective July l, 1986. - 96 - TITLE 50 (continued) Act 1420; HB 1536; p. 506 This bill provides procedures whereby a state agency or department may write off a debt of less than $100.00 if the debt is uncollectable or the cost of collection would exceed the amount of the debt. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 50-16-17. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1221; HB 1742; p. 316 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-16-17 which provides that any unit or instrumentality of government within the state is empowered and authorized to assert any cause of action, initiate any proceeding, seek any remedy, and request or demand any judicial relief which pertains to property and which is available under state law to nongovernmental parties in like circumstances. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1493; HB 1573; p. 826 This bill changes the criteria for moveable personal property to be included in the Central Inventory of Personal Property maintained by the Department of Administrative Services so that items with an acquisition cost of $500.00 or less are not required to be included in the inventory. In addition, the bill eliminates the requirement that the Department of Administrative Services approve an agency's inclusion in the inventory of an item which is not required to be included in the inventory. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-16-61. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1641; HB 1888; p. 1483 This bill makes the State Properties Commission rather than the Secretary of State the custodian of originals and copies of documents transferring title to real property to and from the state. The bill also includes new provisions for filing of copies of court orders condemning property for certain state authorities. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 50-16-122 through 50-16-124. Effective July 1, 1986. - 97 - TITLE 50 (continued) Act 1565; HB 1361; p. 1187 This bill creates the State Commission on Condemnation of Public Property, to be composed of specified officers of state government. The bill provides that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Department of Transportation, and state agencies and authorities acting through the State Properties Commission shall have the power of eminent domain to condemn publicly owned land if such condemnation is approved by the State Commission on Condemnation of Public Property as being reasonable, necessary, and in the public interest. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 50-16-180 through 50-16-183 and amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-58, 22-2-130, 32-3-4, 32-6-112, and 50-16-44. Effective April 7, 1986. Act 1255; SB 579; p. 339 This bill provides that an appropriation of debt service requirements to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission may provide for use of the appropriated funds as capital outlay if the debt is not incurred. The bill also authorizes the commission to negotiate the sale of notes and bonds at private sale and to invest bond proceeds in certain governmental obligations. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 50-17-23, 50-17-25, and 50-17-27. Effective March 26, 1986. Act 1260; HB 1348; p. 356 This bill increases from 20 to 21 per mile the mileage allowance paid to public officers and employees traveling by personal motor vehicles on state business. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 50-19-7. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1254; SB 562; p. 338 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-19-23 by providing that the Department of Transportation shall have the power and duty to discontinue the employment of any pilot employed by the department to fly state aircraft upon such pilot's reaching 65 years of age. Effective July 1, 1986. - 98 - TITLE 50 (continued) Act 1428; HB 1142; p. 569 This bill creates the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for the purpose of assistance to local governments in constructing, extending, rehabilitating, repairing, replacing, and renewing water and sewer environmental facilities. Such assistance may be provided through grants, loans, bonds, and other forms of financial and technical assistance. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 50-23, the "Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Act." Effective Aprill, 1986. Act 791; HB 1259; p. 44 This bill amends the 1985-86 "General Appropriations Act" so as to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1985-86. Effective February 27, 1986. Act 775; HB 1140; p. 1 This bill provides certain supplementary appropriations for the operation of state government for Fiscal Year 1985-86. Effective January 30, 1986. Act 1627; HB 1300; p. 1337 This bill, the general appropriations bill, provides appropriations for the operation of state government for Fiscal Year 1986-87. Effective April 11, 1986. TITLE 51 TORTS Act 1197; SB 77; p. 272 This bill changes the type of request for retraction which may be proved in a libel case, so that such request for retraction must be made in writing at least seven days before the libel action is filed. The period of time within which a retraction must be made in order to be admissible in the action is increased to seven days following receipt of the demand for retraction. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 51-5-11. Effective July l, 1986. - 99 - TITLE 51 (continued) Act 1427; SB 489; p. 515 This bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-11-9 which provides that a person who is justified in threatening or using force against another under the provisions of Code Section 16-3-23, relating to the use of force in defense of a habitation, shall not be held liable in any civil action brought as a result of the threat or use of such force. Effective July l, 1986. TITLE 52 WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT Act 935; SB 338; p. 164 This bill provides that venue in actions against the Georgia Ports Authority shall be in the Superior Court of Chatham County. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-2-30. Effective March 18, 1986. Act 1405; HB 1242; p. 482 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-6-45 so as to eliminate the requirement that a pilot bringing a vessel to anchor give directions for mooring the vessel or dock the vessel on request. Effective July l, 1986. Act 1434; SB 316; p. 612 This bill revises the law relating _to criminal operation of watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense is redefined in the same terms as apply to operation of motor vehicles, and an implied consent to chemical testing for blood alcohol content is made applicable to any person operating a vessel on the waters of the state. The bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-12. Effective April 1, 1986. - 100 - TITLE 53 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Act 1345; HB 1324; p. 436 This bill provides that no acknowledgement of service in any proceeding relating to the probate of wills shall be valid unless it is attested by a notary public or the clerk of the probate court. The bill enacts O.C.G.A. Section 53-3-80. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to acknowledgements filed for record on or after that date. Act 1615; HB 908; p. 1272 This bill changes the procedure and criteria for awards of year's support to surviving spouses and children from decedents' estates. The appointment of appraisers is eliminated. The application for year's support sets out the property proposed to be set aside and, unless there is objection, the probate court sets aside the property scheduled in the application. If there is objection, the property to be set aside is determined by the judge of probate court according to the criteria specified in the legislation. This bill amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 53-5. Effective July 1, 1986, and applicable to applications for year's support filed on or after that date. Act 954; HB 1228; p. 200 This bill amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-6-24 so as to provide that the priority which is otherwise granted to the surviving spouse in selecting the administrator of a decedent's estate shall not apply if an action for divorce or separate maintenance was pending between the deceased and the surviving spouse at the time of death. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1662; HB 1149; p. 1553 Under existing law the beneficiaries of certain trusts designed to qualify for federal estate tax marital deductions are authorized to require the trustees of their trusts to convert unproductive or nonincome-producing property held by the trustee as part of - 101 - TITLE 53 (continued) the trust into productive or income-producing property. This bill grants this same right to the beneficiary of any trust designed to qualify for any marital deduction from federal estate or gift tax. The bill amends 0.C.G.A. Section 53-8-2. Effective July 1, 1986. Act 1513; SB 112; p. 882 This bill provides that when a corporate surety exercising trust powers is authorized or directed to invest funds in United States government obligations, such funds may be invested in certain investment companies and investment trusts registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940. The bill enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 53-8-9. Effective July 1, 1986. - 102 - INDEX Act Page A Abandoned wells - counties Absentee ballots - application Absentee ballots applications; voting Acknowledgment of service - probate proceedings Ad valorem tax agricultural assessment Ad valorem tax - assessment; appeal Ad valorem tax - assessors Ad valorem tax - business records; confidentiality Ad valorem tax - digest approval Ad valorem tax - disabled veterans; homestead exemption Ad valorem tax - driver education vehicles Ad valorem tax - penalties Ad valorem tax - personal property; exemption Administrative procedure ad valorem tax assessments Administrative procedure appeals of school board actions Administrative procedure child welfare agencies Administrative procedure - health Administrative procedure health planning Administrative procedure - health planning Administrative procedure human resources Administrative procedure human resources; child-caring institutions Administrative procedure - judicial council Administrative procedure Metropolitan River Protection Act Administrative procedure - pharmacy board Administrative procedure state examining boards Administrative procedure state patrol disciplinary board Administrative procedure - teachers; termination or suspension Administrative procedure uncollectable debts to the state Administrative services - liability insurance Administrative services - personal property inventory Administrators - appointment Adoption - consent Adoption - grandparents Adulterated food - embargo 1520 75 1471 37 1524 36 1345 101 1489 89 1337 90 1622 88 1461 90 1461 90 1629 89 944 91 1622 88 1510 89 1337 90 963 33 1539 95 1617 44 1460 44 796 44 1617 44 1447 94 1528 15 1250 12 1338 26 1557 69 948 53 1211 32 1420 97 812 78 1493 97 954 101 1454 28 1649 29 952 40 - 103 - Act Page Affidavits - notaries public Agency for Removal of Hazardous Materials - creation Aggravated sodomy; bail Agriculture ad valorem tax; preferential assessment Agriculture - animal shelter regulation Agriculture arrest power of department employees Agriculture - beef; labeling Agriculture - boll weevil eradication Agriculture - cotton; boll weevils Agriculture family farm loans; residential finance authority Agriculture - farm loans; Georgia Development Authority Agriculture farmers' mutual fire insurance Agriculture - food; adulteration and misbranding Agriculture - Georgia Development Authority Agriculture Georgia Development Authority; farm loans Agriculture - hay bales; transporting Agriculture - kennel regulation Agriculture livestock; arrest by department employees Agriculture - pet dealer regulation Agriculture - poultry house fuel; sales tax Agriculture residential finance authority Agriculture - stable regulation Agriculture - Vidalia onions Aid to families with dependent children - employment services Aid to families with dependent children - job training income AIDS - bodies; notices Albany State College license plates Alcoholic beverages - boxing Alcoholic beverages - confiscation; vehicles and vessels Alcoholic beverages distilled spirits; municipalities Alcoholic beverages - hotels Alcoholic beverages municipalities; distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages - operation of watercraft Alcoholic beverages pregnancy; warning notices Alcoholic beverages underage persons; parental consent Alcoholic beverages - vehicles and vessels; confiscation 1630 80 1496 96 936 27 1489 89 1439 3 1340 3 1550 40 1549 1 1549 1 1519 5 1444 96. 1423 49 952 40 1459 96 1444 96 1402 48 1439 3 1340 3 1439 3 1631 93 1519 5 1439 3 777 1 1334 93 1512 94 1648 46 1507 62 1451 46 1675 2 1548 2 1472 2 1548 2 1434 100 1435 1 1477 2 1675 2 - 104 - Act Page Alcoholism - insurance coverage 1456 51 Alcoholism - involuntary treatment 1554 59 Alcoholism - mental health administration 1592 58 Alimony - modification 1609 29 Allocation plans - bonds 1256 57 Ambulance services - motor vehicle insurance 1621 45 Amusement rides - safety 1253 52 Anatomical gifts - regulation 1441 76 Animal Protection Act - enacted 1439 3 Animals - kennel regulation 1439 3 Animals livestock; arrest by agriculture department employees 1340 3 Animals - pet dealer regulation 1439 3 Animals - shelter regulation 1439 3 Animals - stable regulation 1439 3 Annexation - municipalities 1205 55 Appalachian Judicial Circuit - terms 1110 16 Appeals - ad valorem tax assessment 1337 90 Appeals - administrative procedure; health 1617 44 Appeals - administrative procedure; health planning 1460 44 Appeals probate and municipal courts 1530 19 Appeals - public school disciplinary tribunals 1487 31 Appeals - school board actions 963 33 Appeals - traffic convictions 1530 19 Appearance bonds - forfeiture 1669 27 Appellate court judges - retirement 1625 83 Applied psychology - regulation 1403 74 Appropriations - amendments 791 99 Appropriations - debt service 1255 98 Appropriations - general 1627 99 Appropriations - supplementary 775 99 Architects - regulation 1344 69 Arrest - deadly force 1410 26 Arrest - family violence 1445 26 Arrest power of agriculture department employees 1340 3 Arrest public school security personnel 1659 34 Art - limited edition sales 1440 9 Arts - Georgia Council for the Arts 941 96 Asbestos - public buildings; removal agency 1496 96 Asbestos removal liability insurance 812 78 Asbestos Safety Act - enacted 1558 14 Attachment - affidavits; notaries 1630 80 Attachment - magistrate courts 1458 19 Attorney's fees - frivolous actions 1670 7 Attorneys - bail bond business 1212 79 Attorneys bar admission; fingerprinting 1201 15 Auditor - compensation 1509 78 Audits - hospital authorities 1409 45 Audits - local governments 1465 56 Augusta Judicial Circuit new - 105 - judgeship Authorities - bond allocation Authorities - development authorities Authorities - downtown development authorities Authorities Georgia Development Authority Authorities Georgia Development Authority; farm loans Authorities - Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Authorities - Georgia Ports Authority Authorities Georgia Residential Finance Authority Authorities - hospital authorities Authorities - hospital authorities Authorities Hospital Equipment Financing Authority Authorities - housing authorities Authorities Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Authorities residential care facilities authorities Authorities residential finance authority Authorities - Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Authorities - State Tollway Authority Automated banking devices - regulation Automobiles - see motor vehicles 1336 16 1256 57 1632 14 1632 14 1459 96 1444 96 1428 99 935 100 1519 5 1409 45 1460 44- 1651 45 1480 5 1265 11 1632 14 1519 5 1354 12 1600 48 1397 3 B Bad checks - crimes; fees 959 23 Bad checks fees; retail installment and home solicitation sales 958 8 Bail - aggravated sodomy 936 27 Bail - appearance bonds 1669 27 Bail - driver's licenses 1676 27 Bail bondsmen attorneys, law enforcement officers, and court officers 1212 79 Ballots - designation of incumbents 1656 38 Ballots - form of questions 1471 37 Banking - "money"; definition 1397 3 Banking - automated banking devices 1397 3 Banking - bad check fees; retail installment and home solicitation sales 958 8 Banking - bad checks; crimes; fees 959 23 Banking - banking powers 1397 3 Banking - check sales 1397 3 Banking - currency transaction reports 962 4 - 106 - Banking - directors; qualifications Banking - exempt activities Banking - financial examiners Banking - financing statements Banking - home solicitations sales; bad checks Banking - interest; money judgments Banking - intestate decedents; accounts Banking reports of changes in control Banking - representative offices Banking - residential finance authority Banking - retail installment sales; bad checks Banking - secured transactions Banking - trust powers and trust services Barbers - regulation Bathhouses - unlawful activities Beef - labeling and certification Behavior bonds - procedure Below Cost Sales Act - gasoline marketing Bidding - transportation contracts Bingo - regulation Blue Sky Law - securities regulation Boarding houses occupancy termination Boats - operation under influence of alcohol or drugs Bodies - infectious diseases Boll weevils - eradication Bonds - allocation plans Bonds - appearance; forfeiture Bonds financing and investment commission Bonds - good behavior Bonds - Hospital Equipment Financing Authority Bonds - tollway authority Boxing - alcohol or drugs Boxing commission - termination date Breast cancer - information Building authority - day care center Buildings - asbestos removal; public buildings Buildings - asbestos safety Buildings - historic preservation Buildings - nuisances Buildings - safety glazing Business license taxes - counties Businesses - see professions 1397 3 1397 3 1397 3 1261 11 958 8 950 5 1515 4 1397 3 1397 3 1519 5 958 8 1261 11 1602 4 1469 70 1589 46 1550 40 1555 27 1251 8 818 47 1424 24 1664 10 1591 72 1434 100 1648 46 1549 1 1256 57 1669 27 1255 98 1555 27 1651 45 1600 48 1451 46 1451 46 1213 73 1643 81 1496 96 1558 14 1331 11 1647 66 1596 5 1668 54 - 107 - C Campaign finance disclosure amendments 1529 38 Campaign finance disclosure - zoning 1614 57 Campground memberships right of cancellation 1333 8 Cancellation - mortgages; liens 1464 76 Cancer - breast cancer information 1213 73 Candidates - nomination 1517 35 Capitol area employees day care center 1643 81 Carnival rides - safety 1253 52 Cars - see motor vehicles Cease and desist orders - regulated professions 1557 69 Cemeteries - regulation 1638 75 Central Inventory of Personal Property - items included 1493 97 Certificate of need health planning appeals 1460 44 Certificate of need health planning rules 796 44 Certificates of title - motor vehicles 1347 62 Certificates of title motor vehicles; testate decedents 1202 62 Certiorari - traffic convictions 1530 19 Charges - juries; written charges 1249 6 Charities - bingo 1424 24 Charities - fund-raising organizations 1636 71 Check sales automated banking devices 1397 3 Check sellers and cashers - currency transaction reports 962 4 Checks - bad check fees; crimes 959 23 Checks bad check fees; retail installment and home solicitation sales 958 8 Child custody - agreements 1667 30 Child custody continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Child custody - visitation rights 1533 29 Child support - modification 1609 29 Child support enforcement - driver's records 931 63 Child welfare agencies - regulation 1539 95 Child-caring institutions emergency orders 1447 94 Children - adoption; consent 1454 28 Children alcoholic beverages; parental consent 1477 2 Children - grandparents; rights 1649 29 Children - hearsay evidence 1448 39 Children - interference with custody 1623 22 Children - missing children 1446 53 Children parental rights termination 1535 20 Children supervisory personnel; - 108 - Act )?age criminal records checks 1449 95 Children - visitation rights 1533 29 Chiropractors - education 1497 70 Chiropractors scope of practice; standard of care 1654 70 Cigars - taxation 1400 93 Citations - traffic; failure to respond 946 63 Cities - see municipalities Civil practice - alimony; modification 1609 29 Civil practice attorney's fees; costs 1670 7 Civil practice child custody; continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Civil practice clergymen; privilege 1616 6 Civil practice complaint to set aside 1209 7 Civil practice - custody agreements 1667 30 Civil practice discovery; nonparties; health care providers 1616 6 Civil practice - dismissal 1486 7 Civil practice divorce; custody agreements 1667 30 Civil practice - foreign judgments 1326 7 Civil practice - frivolous actions; attorney's fees and costs 1670 7 Civil practice - gasoline marketing practices 1251 8 Civil practice health care providers; discovery 1616 6 Civil practice - hearsay evidence; minors 1448 39 Civil practice judgments; enforcement 1326 7 Civil practice - judgments; interest 950 5 Civil practice jury charges; written 1249 6 Civil practice - libel 1197 99 Civil practice - magistrate courts 1458 19 Civil practice motions to set aside 1209 7 Civil practice privilege; clergymen 1616 6 Civil practice - privilege; health care providers 1616 6 Civil practice relief from judgments 1209 7 Civil practice state agencies; property 1221 97 Civil practice - venue; railroad and electric companies 788 81 Civil practice - voluntary dismissal 1486 7 Civil practice written jury charges 1249 6 Civil service - counties 1468 54 Civil service - probationary status 1401 81 Claims Advisory Board - membership 853 43 Clergymen privileged communications 1616 6 - 109 - Act Page Coastal areas - traffic enforcement 1499 64 Cocaine - unlawful mixtures 1330 25 Code - reviser's bill 781 l Code revision - elections 787 35 Code revision - retirement 782 82 Commerce below cost sales; gasoline 1251 8 Commerce - corporate takeovers 1343 15 Commerce - corporations amendments 1632 14 Commerce - fair business practices; gasoline sales 1251 8 Commerce - fair business practices; limited edition sales 1440 9 Commerce - fair business practices; marine and campground memberships 1333 8 Commerce - fair business practices; office supply sales 1540 8 Commerce - fair business practices; promotional contests 1620 9 Commerce - fair business practices; sales representatives 1514 10 Commerce - fine art sales 1440 9 Commerce - gasoline; below cost sales 1251 8 Commerce - limited edition sales 1440 9 Commerce - office supply sales 1540 8 Commerce - sales representatives 1514 10 Commerce - securities sales 1664 10 Commerce - wood load tickets 1332 13 Commercial code - financing statements 1261 11 Commissioner of Insurance - title 1508 48 Commital hearings - costs 1203 28 Commitment - see involuntary treatment Common carriers - motor carriers 1618 81 Common carriers motor carriers; debt 1650 82 Common carriers - railroads; special officers 1216 82 Common carriers - railroads; venue 788 81 Community work experience programs - repeal and replacement 1334 93 Compensation - assistant district attorneys 956 22 Compensation - corrections board 943 67 Compensation - county commissioners 1257 55 Compensation firemen; indemnification 1634 79 Compensation - General Assembly; air travel expenses 1220 42 Compensation General Assembly; assistant administration floor leaders 1218 43 Compensation law enforcement officers and firemen 1644 78 Compensation - mileage allowance 1260 98 Compensation - school bus drivers 1511 30 Compensation - sheriffs 1500 22 Compensation - state auditor 1509 78 Compensation - superior court clerks 1498 18 - 110 - ,', Act Page Compensation - superior court clerks 1534 17 Compensation - superior court secretaries 1478 17 Comptroller general - retirement 1532 83 Comptroller General - title 1508 48 Condemnation - public property 1565 98 Condominiums - disclosure documents 1525 75 Confiscation - alcoholic beverages; vehicles and vessels 1675 2 Congressional districts - maps 1677 79 Conservation - asbestos safety 1558 14 Conservation environmental facilities authority 1428 99 Conservation - hazardous waste 1467 14 Conservation Metropolitan River Protection Act 1250 12 Conservation reforestation incentives 1332 13 Conservation sewerage; unauthorized disposal 1473 13 Conservation - water pollution 1259 12 Consolidation - city-county 1547 56 Constables - magistrate courts 953 20 Consumers' utility counsel termination date 1204 82 Contraband alcoholic beverages; vehicles and vessels 1675 2 Contraband - forfeitures; controlled substances; proceeds 1352 25 Contracts - bad check fees 959 23 Contracts bad check fees; retail installment and home solicitation sales 958 8 Contracts - campground memberships 1333 8 Contracts - financing statements 1261 11 Contracts - interest on judgments 950 5 Contracts - marine memberships 1333 8 Contracts - sales representatives 1514 10 Controlled substances - cocaine 1330 25 Controlled substances - forfeitures; proceeds 1352 25 Controlled substances - medical practitioners 1537 25 Controlled substances - regulation 1663 25 Controlled substances wholesale drug distributors 1523 41 Conventions nomination of candidates 1517 35 Convictions - sentence modification 1503 28 Coroners - medical records; subpoenas 1671 80 Corporations - amendments 1632 14 Corporations - banking; directors 1397 3 Corporations - takeovers 1343 15 Corpses - infectious diseases 1648 46 Correctional institutions deputizing persons 1559 67 Correctional institutions - medical costs 1412 67 Correctional institutions - superior court sessions 1222 17 - 111 - Act Page Corrections - board; compensation 943 67 Corrections commissioner; Claims Advisory Board 853 43 Corrections - county institutions; medical costs 1412 67 Corrections - deputizing persons 1559 67 Corrections - educational programs 1672 67 Corrections - juveniles; designated felony acts 947 20 Corrections - juveniles; detention 1200 21 Corrections - medical costs; county institutions 1412 67 Corrections - medical costs; inmate funds 1672 67 Corrections - officers; injury; compensation 1644 78 Corrections - probation; tolling Cosmetology - regulation 1411 68 1504 71- Costs - commital hearings 1203 28 Costs - frivolous actions 1670 7 Costs - superior court fees 1534 17 Cotton - boll weevil eradication 1549 1 Counties - abandoned wells 1520 75 Counties - ambulance services 1621 45 Counties - audits 1465 56 Counties - boards of commissioners; vacancies 1252 54 Counties - business license taxes 1668 54 Counties - civil service systems 1468 54 Counties - commissioners; salaries 1257 55 Counties - commissioners; vacancies 1252 54 Counties controlled substances; forfeiture proceeds 1352 25 Counties - employees; civil service 1468 54 Counties financial disclosure; zoning 1614 57 Counties governmental reorganization 1547 56 Counties - health boards 1422 45 Counties - health boards; members 1601 43 Counties - health boards; septic tanks 969 44 Counties - hospitals; sales 1460 44 Counties - insurance pools 1646 58 Counties juvenile detention employees; retirement 1660 83 Counties - magistrate court contracts 1476 20 Counties - municipal court contracts 1476 20 Counties - prisoners; medical costs 1412 67 Counties - risk management 1646 58 Counties - staggered tag sales 1542 59 Counties superior court clerks; training expenses 961 17 Counties - superior court law clerks 1642 17 Counties - surveyors 1516 55 Counties - tax assessors 1622 88 Counties - taxation; businesses 1668 54 Counties - wells; abandoned 1520 75 Counties - zoning; financial disclosure 1614 57 - 112 - Act Page Courthouses court sessions elsewhere Courts - Appalachian Judicial Circuit Courts - appearance bonds Courts appellate court judges; retirement Courts - attorney's fees Courts - attorneys; bar admission Courts - Augusta Judicial Circuit Courts - bail bond business Courts - behavior bonds Courts - bond forfeitures Courts - cornrnital hearings; costs Courts - costs; superior court Courts - criminal dockets; first offenders Courts district attorneys; assistants Courts - frivolous actions Courts - grand juries; duties Courts - judges; firearms Courts - judgments of foreign courts Courts - judgments; relief Courts - judicial council; rules Courts - jury charges; written Courts - juvenile; deprived children Courts - juvenile; designated felony acts; detention Courts - juvenile; designated felony acts; discharge Courts - juvenile; parental rights Courts - magistrate; amendments Courts - magistrate; constables Courts - magistrate; fees Courts - magistrate; municipal contracts Courts - microform records Courts - Mountain Judicial Circuit Courts - municipal Courts - municipal; appeals Courts - municipal; county contracts Courts Northeastern Judicial Circuit Courts - officers; bail bond business Courts - Piedmont Judicial Circuit Courts - place of holding court Courts - probate; acknowledgment of service Courts - probate; appeals Courts - probate; clerks Courts probate; county commissions; vacancies Courts - probate; handgun licenses Courts - probate; handgun licenses; fees Courts - probate; judges Courts - probate; judges; retirement Courts - probate; judges; retirement Courts - probate; jurisdiction 1222 17 1110 16 1669 27 1625 83 1670 7 1201 15 1336 16 1212 79 1555 27 1669 27 1203 28 1534 17 1348 68 956 22 1670 7 1215 21 1588 24 1326 7 1209 7 1528 15 1249 6 1553 21 1200 21 947 20 1535 20 1458 19 953 20 1430 88 1476 20 1556 22 1652 16 1475 55 1530 19 1476 20 933 16 1212 79 934 16 1222 17 1345 101 1530 19 1665 18 1252 54 1404 24 1214 24 1665 18 1603 87 1645 87 1530 19 - 113 - Courts - probate; jury trials Courts - probate; year's support Courts - sentence modification Courts - sheriffs; retirement Courts - sheriffs; retirement Courts - sheriffs; salaries Courts - sheriffs; training Courts - state court solicitors Courts - state; fees Courts - Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Courts - superior; clerks; fees Courts superior; clerks; office hours Courts superior; clerks; retirement Courts - superior; clerks; salaries Courts - superior; clerks; training Courts - superior; grand juries Courts superior; judges; educational expenses Courts superior; judges; retirement Courts - superior; judges; retirement Courts superior; judges; retirement Courts superior; judges' and district attorneys' secretaries Courts superior; judges' secretaries Courts - superior; law clerks Courts superior; sessions at correctional institutions Crime information center see criminal records checks Crimes - aggravated sodomy; bail Crimes - bad checks Crimes - bathhouses Crimes - bingo; regulation Crimes - boxing; alcohol or drugs Crimes - cocaine Crimes - controlled substances Crimes - controlled substances; cocaine Crimes controlled substances; forfeitures; proceeds Crimes controlled substances; medical practitioners Crimes - custody interference Crimes - dangerous drugs Crimes dangerous drugs; distribution permits Crimes - drugs; wholesale distributors Crimes - firearms theft Crimes - firearms; judges Crimes - firearms; licenses Crimes - firearms; licenses; fees Crimes firearms; retired law enforcement officers 1530 19 1615 101 1503 28 1430 88 1432 88 1500 22 1431 21 939 18 1430 88 1339 16 1534 17 1534 17 1605 88 1498 18 961 17, 1215 21 1478 17 1607 87 1612 87 1624 86 1604 84 1478 17 1642 17 1222 17 936 27 959 23 1589 46 1424 24 1451 46 1330 25 1663 25 1330 25 1352 25 1537 25 1623 22 1663 25 1338 26 1523 41 1594 22 1588 24 1404 24 1214 24 1450 24 - 114 - Act Page Crimes - firearms; tasers and stun guns Crimes game and fish; unlawful interference with taking Crimes - impersonation of peace officers Crimes - interference with custody Crimes obstruction of law enforcement Crimes - sodomy; aggravated; bail Crimes - theft; firearms Crimes - video piracy Criminal procedure aggravated sodomy; bail Criminal procedure - appearance bonds Criminal procedure arrest; agriculture department employees Criminal procedure - arrest; deadly force Criminal procedure - arrest; family violence Criminal procedure - arrest; public school security personnel Criminal procedure bail bond business Criminal procedure bail; aggravated sodomy Criminal procedure bail; appearance bonds Criminal procedure - bail; driver's licenses Criminal procedure - bonds for good behavior Criminal procedure commital hearings; costs Criminal procedure coroners; records Criminal procedure - first offenders Criminal procedure first offenders; court records Criminal procedure - good behavior bonds Criminal procedure - habeas corpus; traffic convictions Criminal procedure - modification of sentence Criminal procedure probation; tolling Criminal procedure sentence; modification Criminal procedure sodomy; aggravated; bail Criminal procedure stolen motor vehicles Criminal procedure traffic convictions; habeas corpus Criminal procedure youthful offenders Criminal records - driver's license records 1588 24 1634 41 1543 23 1623 22 1406 23 936 27 1594 22 1442 23 936 27 1669 27 1340 3 1410 26 1445 26 1659 34 1212 79 936 27 1669 27 1676 27 1555 27 1203 28 1671 80 964 68 1348 68 1555 27 1349 66 1503 28 1411 68 1503 28 936 27 932 26 1349 66 1200 21 931 63 - 115 - Criminal records - first offenders; court records 1348 68 Criminal records checks - bar admissions 1201 15 Criminal records checks child supervising personnel 1449 95 Criminal records checks - day-care centers; personal care homes 1490 45 Criminal records checks firefighters 1425 53 Criminal records checks - handgun licenses 1214 24 Criminal records checks human resources employees 1593 93 Criminal records checks - personal care homes 1422 45 Criminal records checks - probation; first offenders 964 68 Currency transactions reports required 962 4 Custody - continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Custody - criminal interference 1623 22 Custody - parental agreements 1667 30 D Dams - safety Dance halls - health inspection Dangerous drugs distribution permits Dangerous drugs - regulation Day care center Capitol area employees Day care centers - monitors Day care centers - criminal records checks Dead bodies - infectious diseases Deadly force - arrest Death - living wills Deeds - notarization Deeds to secure debt - cancellation Default - magistrate courts Defense of habitation - use of force Dental hygienists - regulation Deprived children - detention Designated felony acts - juveniles; detention Designated felony acts - juveniles; discharge Directors - banking corporations Disabled veterans homestead exemption Discovery - civil actions; health care providers Discovery - coroners Discovery - health care providers Disease corpses with infectious disease; notices Dismissal - civil actions 951 12 1351 72 1338 26 1663 25 1643 81 1447 94 1490 45 1648 46 1410 26 1350 46 1630 80 1464 76 1458 19 1427 100 1495 71 1553 21 1200 21 947 20 1397 3 1629 89 1616 6 1671 80 1616 6 1648 46 1486 7 - 116 - Act Page Dispossessory actions - affidavits; notaries 1630 80 Distilled spirits see alcoholic beverages District attorneys - assistants 956 22 District attorneys secretaries; retirement 1604 84 Divorce - alimony; modification 1609 29 Divorce - child custody; agreements 1667 30 Dockets - first offenders 1348 68 Domestic relations - adoption; consent 1454 28 Domestic relations adoption; grandparents 1649 29 Domestic relations alimony; modification 1609 29 Domestic relations - child custody; continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Domestic relations - child custody; parental agreements 1667 30 Domestic relations - child custody; visitation rights 1533 29 Domestic relations - child support; modification 1609 29 Domestic relations family violence; arrest 1445 26 Domestic relations grandparents; rights 1649 29 Domestic relations guardian and ward; estate plans 1453 43 Domestic relations interference with custody 1623 22 Domestic relations - visitation rights 1533 29 Draft registration - scholarships 1466 34 Driver education vehicles tax exemption 944 91 Driver training schools - amendments 1501 63 Driver training schools - licenses 1491 71 Driver's license records child support enforcement 931 63 Driver's license records release to Crime Information Center 931 63 Driver's licenses - bail 1676 27 Driver's licenses failure to respond to citation 946 63 Driver's licenses identification cards; minors 1329 64 Driver's records - firefighters 1426 63 Drug addiction - insurance coverage 1456 51 Drug addiction - involuntary treatment 1554 59 Drug addiction mental health administration 1592 58 Drugs - boxing 1451 46 Drugs - cocaine 1330 25 Drugs controlled substances and dangerous drugs 1663 25 Drugs - distribution permits 1338 26 Drugs - forfeitures; proceeds 1352 25 Drugs - medical practitioners 1537 25 - 117 - Drugs - operation of watercraft Drugs pharmacists; continuing education; interns Drugs - processing and manufacturing Drugs - wholesale distribution 1434 100 1674 40 1663 25 1523 41 E Education - appeals of school board action 963 33 Education arrests; security personnel 1659 34 Education - bus drivers; salary 1511 30 Education - buses; use 802 33 Education correctional institutions 1672 67 Education - disciplinary tribunals; appeals 1487 31 Education - disciplinary tribunals; applicability 1546 31 Education driver education vehicles; tax exemption 944 91 Education - driver training schools 1491 71 Education - driver training schools 1501 63 Education employees; health insurance 1673 32 Education financial assistance; draft registration 1466 34 Education financial assistance; setoff debt collection 1492 92 Education - food service employees; sick leave 1521 33 Education insurance; group insurance pools 1560 33 Education - insurance; public school employees' health insurance 1673 32 Education - insurance; teachers' and employees' health insurance 1673 32 Education insurance; teachers' health insurance 1208 32 Education leases; school system property 790 31 Education - Legislative Educational Research Council 1494 34 Education - National Guard service; loans 1416 34 Education - personal leave; teachers 1611 31 Education - prisoners 1672 67 Education - property; leases 790 31 Education public school disciplinary tribunals; applicability 1546 31 Education public school disciplinary tribunals; appeals 1487 31 Education - public school employees; health insurance 1673 32 Education - Retired Teachers' Day 1436 30 Education - risk management agencies 1560 33 Education - scholarships; draft - 118 - Act Page registration 1466 34 Education scholarships; National Guard 1416 34 Education - school boards; appeals 963 33 Education - school bus drivers; salary 1511 30 Education school buses; exhaust systems 1417 66 Education - school buses; unlawful passing 1488 64 Education - school buses; use 802 33 Education - school superintendents 1482 30 Education school systems; insurance pools 1560 33 Education security personnel; arrest powers 1659 34 Education - sick leave; food service employees 1521 33 Education - sick leave; teachers 1474 31 Education - sick leave; teachers 1611 31 Education - superintendents; qualifications 1482 30 Education teachers retirement; benefit calculation 1610 86 Education teachers retirement; benefits 1437 86 Education teachers retirement; employer contributions 1264 84 Education teachers retirement; military service credit 1661 85 Education - teachers retirement; pregnancy 1655 86 Education teachers retirement; reinstatement 1653 85 Education - teachers retirement; reinstatement 1658 85 Education teachers; health insurance 1208 32 Education teachers; health insurance 1673 32 Education - teachers; leave to testify 1415 32 Education teachers; Retired Teachers' Day 1436 30 Education - teachers; sick leave 1474 31 Education - teachers; sick leave; personal leave 1611 31 Education - teachers; termination or suspension 1211 32 Education tenured teachers; adverse action 1211 32 Elections - absentee ballots 1471 37 Elections - absentee ballots 1524 36 Elections - amendments 1327 36 Elections - amendments 1471 37 Elections - amendments 1524 36 Elections - ballot questions 1471 37 Elections - ballots; incumbents designated 1656 38 Elections campaign finance disclosure 1529 38 - 119 - Act Page Elections - code revision 787 35 Elections - conventions 1517 35 Elections - county commissioners; vacancies 1252 54 Elections - financial disclosure 1529 38 Elections - nomination by convention 1517 35 Elections - nomination petitions 1517 35 Elections polling places; political activities 1327 36 Elections - polling places; selection 1258 35 Elections - presidential preference primary 965 35 Elections referendums; Acts of General Assembly 1677 79 Elections registration to vote; residence 1536 35 Elections - resignations 1531 77 Elections - reviser's bill 787 35 Elections - special elections; Acts of General Assembly 1677 79 Elections - vacancies 1531 77 Elections vacancies; county commissioners 1252 54 Elections voter registrars; eligibility for office 1327 36 Elections - voter registration 1327 36 Elections - voter registration 1524 36 Elections voter registration places; advertisement 1471 37 Elections - voter registration; residence 1536 35 Electric companies - venue 788 81 Embalmers - infectious diseases 1648 46 Emergency medical services - motor vehicle insurance 1621 45 Eminent domain condemnation of public property 1565 98 Emission inspections motor vehicles 1544 66 Employees' retirement system education department employees 1657 84 Employees' retirement system juvenile detention employees 1660 83 Employees' retirement system military service credit; membership 1597 83 Employees' retirement system - reinstatement 1608 85 Employees' retirement system superior court secretaries 1604 84 Employment security - compromise of claims 1335 52 Employment security employers' bonds 1522 52 Employment security interest on taxes; waiver 1210 52 Employment services - Job Training Partnership Act income 1512 94 Employment services - welfare recipients 1334 93 - 120 - Act !'._~ Energy conservation residential finance authority Environmental facilities authority - creation Environmental protection - asbestos safety Environmental protection - emissions inspections Environmental protection - hazardous waste Environmental protection Metropolitan River Protection Act Environmental protection - sewerage; unauthorized disposal Environmental protection - water pollution Equity - relief from judgments Estate planning incapacitated adults Estates - administrators Estates - marital deduction trusts Estates - year's support Ethics in Government Act - enacted Evidence - coroners Evidence - hearsay; minors Evidence - privilege; clergymen Evidence privilege; health care providers Evidence - privilege; veterinary records Examining boards - powers Execution - foreign judgments Execution - magistrate courts Expenses - see compensation 1519 5 1428 99 1558 14 1544 66 1467 14 1250 12 1473 13 1259 12 1209 7 1453 43 954 101 1662 101 1615 101 1529 38 1671 80 1448 39 1616 6 1616 6 1551 39 1557 69 1326 7 1458 19 F Fair business practices - campground memberships 1333 8 Fair business practices - contests and giveaways 1620 9 Fair business practices - fine art sales 1440 9 Fair business practices - gasoline sales 1251 8 Fair business practices limited edition sales 1440 9 Fair business practices - marine memberships 1333 8 Fair business practices office supply sales 1540 8 Fair business practices promotional contests 1620 9 Fair business practices sales representatives 1514 10 FAIR plans - insurance 1421 52 Family violence - arrest 1445 26 Farm loans Georgia Development Authority 1444 96 - 121 - Farm loans residential finance authority Farmers' mutual fire insurance coverage limits Federal grants - administration Fiber research - Herty Foundation Financial disclosure - officers and candidates Financial disclosure - zoning Financial institutions - see banking Financing statements - maturity date Fine art sales - regulation Fingerprinting see criminal records checks Fire insurance - farmers' mutual Firearms - judges carrying Firearms - licenses Firearms - licenses; fees Firearms public gatherings; retired peace officers Firearms - stun guns Firearms - tasers Firearms - theft Firefighters criminal records checks Firefighters - driver's records Firefighters - license plates Firemen - death or disability; indemnification Firemen - injury; compensation Fireworks - model rockets First offenders - court records First offenders - probation First-time farmer loans - Georgia Development Authority Fish - food fish dealers Fish dealers licensing and regulation Fishing - creel and size limits Fishing - nets Fishing - unlawful interference Food - adulteration and misbranding Food - beef; labeling Food - food fish dealers Food - Vidalia onions Food stamp purchases - sales tax Force - use in defense of habitation Foreign judgments - enforcement Forestry - reforestation incentives Forestry research; Herty Foundation Forestry - wood load tickets Forfeiture - appearance bonds Forfeitures - see contraband Fort Valley State College - license plates Four-H - use of school buses Frivolous actions - attorney's fees and expenses Fund-raising charitable organizations; regulation 1519 5 1423 49 942 79 1262 13 1529 38 1614 57 1261 11 1440 9 1423 49 1588 24 1404 24 1214 24 1450 24 1588 24 1588 24 1594 22 1425 53 1426 63 1341 60 1634 79 1644 78 1481 40 1348 68 964 68 1444 96 940 42 1634 41 1419 42 938 42 1634 41 952 40 1550 40 940 42 777 1 1635 92 1427 100 1326 7 1332 13 1262 13 1332 13 1669 27 1206 61 802 33 1670 7 1636 71 - 122 - Act Page Funeral directors diseases - infectious 1648 46 G Gambling - bingo Game and fish - fish dealers Game and fish - fishing; creel and size limits Game and fish - fishing; nets Game and fish - food fish dealers Game and fish hunting; term defined Game and fish - raccoon fur sellers Game and fish - taxidermy Game and fish unlawful interference with taking Garnishment - affidavits; notaries Gas lines underground utility facilities Gasoline - below cost sales General Assembly Acts with referendums General Assembly air travel expenses General Assembly assistant administration floor leaders General Assembly - Claims Advisory Board General Assembly - districts General Assembly - districts; maps General Assembly - judicial council rules General Assembly Legislative Educational Research Council General Assembly Metropolitan River Protection Act General Assembly occupational regulation review General Assembly - reapportionment General Assembly - retirement General Assembly - state auditor Georgia Building Authority day care center Georgia Bureau of Investigation - missing children Georgia Council for the Arts renamed Georgia Development Authority - amendments Georgia Development Authority - farm loans Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - creation Georgia Ports Authority - venue Georgia Residential Finance Authority - law revised Georgia Southern College license plates 1424 24 1634 41 1419 42 938 42 940 42 1634 41 949 42 1407 41 1634 41 1630 80 1545 39 1251 8 1677 79 1220 42 1218 43 853 43 1399 43 1677 79 1528 15 1494 34 1250 12 1484 69 1399 43 1606 86 1509 78 1643 81 1446 53 941 96 1459 96 1444 96 1428 99 935 100 1519 5 1507 62 - 123 - Act Page Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission appropriations 1255 98 Georgia State University - license plates 1506 61 Georgia Tech - license plates 960 60 Gifts - anatomical gifts 1441 76 Gifts - incapacitated adult wards 1453 43 Glass - safety glazing 1596 5 Governmental immunity municipalities 1619 56 Governmental reorganization - city-county 1547 56 Governor - federal grants; administration 942 79 Grand juries - duties 1215 21 Grandparents - visitation rights 1649 29 Grants - audits 1465 56 Grants - federal; administration 942 79- Group health insurance - cancellation 1455 51 Guardian and ward - estate plans for wards 1453 43 H Habeas corpus hearings at correctional institutions 1222 17 Habeas corpus - traffic convictions 1349 66 Hay bales - transport; size limits 1402 48 Hazardous waste disposal and treatment 1467 14 Health - administrative procedure 1617 44 Health - alcoholism; involuntary treatment 1554 59 Health ambulances; motor vehicle insurance 1621 45 Health - anatomical gifts 1441 76 Health - bathhouses 1589 46 Health - breast cancer information 1213 73 Health - corpses; infectious diseases 1648 46 Health county boards; municipal members 1601 43 Health - dance halls 1351 72 Heal th dangerous drugs; distribution permits 1338 26 Health discovery against health care providers 1616 6 Health - drug addiction; involuntary treatment 1554 59 Health drugs; dispensing by medical practitioners 1537 25 Health - employees; criminal records checks 1593 93 Health food; adulteration and misbranding 952 40 Health Hospital Equipment Financing Authority 1651 45 - 124 - Act Page Health - hospital liens 966 76 Health - hospitals; sales 1460 44 Health - indigent health care; trust fund 1460 44 Health infectious diseases; corpses; notice 1648 46 Health - livestock disease enforcement 1340 3 Health living wills; effective period 1350 46 Health - medical assistance benefits 1408 94 Health - medical records; coroners 1671 80 Health - mental health administration 1592 58 Health - mental illness; involuntary treatment 1554 59 Health mental retardation; involuntary treatment 1552 58 Health - nuisances 1647 66 Health - nursing home administrators 1505 72 Health - pregnancy; alcoholic beverages 1435 1 Health - privileged communications 1616 6 Health - respiratory therapists and technicians 1196 73 Health - roadhouses 1351 72 Health - septic tanks 969 44 Health insurance alcoholism and drug addiction benefits 1456 51 Health insurance - cancellation 1455 51 Health insurance public school employees 1673 32 Health insurance public school teachers 1208 32 Health insurance public school teachers 1673 32 Health maintenance organizations structure; rate filing 1452 50 Health planning - appeals 1460 44 Health planning application of rules 796 44 Hearing aids - sales tax exemption 1666 92 Hearings - transportation plans 1479 47 Hearsay evidence - minors 1448 39 Heating fuel - poultry houses; sales tax 1631 93 Herty Foundation - powers 1262 13 Higher education assistance - draft registration 1466 34 Higher education assistance National Guard service 1416 34 Highways - see transportation Historic preservation - coordination and grants 1331 11 Historic sites permitted activities 1346 11 Horne solicitation sales - bad check fees 958 8 Homeowner warranties - regulation 1598 49 Homestead exemption - disabled veterans 1629 89 - 125 - Act Page Hospital authorities - audits 1409 45 Hospital authorities - hospital sale 1460 44 Hospital Equipment Financing Authority - amendments 1651 45 Hospitals certificate of need; health planning 796 44 Hospitals certificate of need; health planning; appeals 1460 44 Hospitals - liens 966 76 Hospitals privileged communications 1616 6 Hotels - alcoholic beverages 1472 2 Hotels - occupancy termination 1591 72 Housing - asbestos safety 1558 14 Housing Georgia Residential Finance Authority 1519 5 Housing - housing authority financing 1480 ,5 Housing - nuisances 1647 66 Housing occupancy termination; hotels and inns 1591 72 Housing - residential finance authority 1519 5 Housing - safety glazing 1596 5 Housing - septic tanks 969 44 Housing transport; vehicle size limits 1443 47 Human resources administrative procedure 1617 44 Human resources child support enforcement; driver's records 931 63 Human resources child welfare agencies 1539 95 Human resources department employees; criminal records checks 1593 93 Human resources - emergency orders 1447 94 Human resources employment services 1334 93 Human resources mental health administration 1592 58 Human resources - roadhouses; dance halls 1351 72 Humane care - animals 1439 3 Hunting - term defined 1634 41 Hunting - unlawful interference 1634 41 Identification cards - minors 1329 64 Impersonation of peace officers - crimes 1543 23 In-room sales hotels; alcoholic beverages 1472 2 Income tax - dependent care benefits 1462 91 Income tax - past years; changes 1640 92 Income tax - retirement income 1640 92 Income tax - setoff debt collection 1492 92 Indemnification - firemen; death or disability 1634 79 - 126 - Indictment - public officers; suspension 1429 77 Indigent health care - trust fund; hospital sale proceeds 1460 44 Industrial revenue bonds allocation 1256 57 Inns - occupancy termination 1591 72 Insulin - sales tax exemption 1633 93 Insurance alcoholism and drug addiction benefits 1456 51 Insurance - annual reporting requirements 1518 48 Insurance - cancellation of lines 1456 51 Insurance - cancellation; liability 1456 51 Insurance cancellation; premium finance companies 1414 50 Insurance - casualty; apportionment plans 1457 49 Insurance - commissioner; retirement 1532 83 Insurance - commissioner; title 1508 48 Insurance Comptroller General; title 1508 48 Insurance - counties; pools 1646 58 Insurance - FAIR plans 1421 52 Insurance - financial reports 1598 49 Insurance - fire; farmers' mutual fire insurance 1423 49 Insurance group health; cancellation 1455 51 Insurance health maintenance organizations 1452 50 Insurance - health; alcoholism and drug addiction benefits 1456 51 Insurance - health; cancellation 1455 51 Insurance health; public school employees 1673 32 Insurance - homeowner warranties 1598 49 Insurance - insurers; reports 1518 48 Insurance - intangible tax 1470 91 Insurance - liability 1456 51 Insurance liability; public officers and employees 812 78 Insurance - lines; cancellation 1456 51 Insurance local government risk management agencies 1646 58 Insurance - motor vehicles; ambulances 1621 45 Insurance - motor vehicles; rating; accidents 1561 50 Insurance motor vehicles; uninsured motorists 1328 49 Insurance - municipalities; pools 1646 58 Insurance - pools; local government 1646 58 Ins~rance - pools; school systems 1560 33 Insurance premium finance companies 1414 50 Insurance - premiums; ratemaking 1457 49 Insurance - property; apportionment plans 1457 49 Insurance - property; FAIR plans 1421 52 Insurance public officers and - 127 - Act PagE employees Insurance - public school teachers; health Insurance public school teachers and employees; health Insurance - ratemaking Insurance - rating; motor vehicle accidents Insurance school boards; risk management agencies Insurance - tire replacement contracts Intangible tax - restricted foreign assets Interest - money judgments Interference with custody - crimes Interference with hunting or fishing - crimes Interstate agreements federal grants Intestate decedents - funds; deposit Intoxicating liquor - see alcoholic beverages Inventory - public personal property Investment - local government pool Investments - local retirement systems Investments - trust property Involuntary treatment mental illness and substance abuse Involuntary treatment mental retardation 812 78 1208 32 1673 32 1457 49 1561 so 1560 33 1598 49 1470 91 950 5 1623 22 1634 41 942 79 1515 4 1493 97 957 57 1599 82 1513 102 1554 59 1552 58 J Job Training Partnership Act - income 1512 94 Judges - appellate courts; retirement 1625 83 Judges - carrying firearms 1588 24 Judges - superior courts 1478 17 Judgments enforcement of foreign judgments 1326 7 Judgments - interest 950 5 Judgments - modification of sentences 1503 28 Judgments - relief from 1209 7 Judgments relief; magistrate courts 1458 19 Judicial council - rules 1528 15 Juries - charges in writing 1249 6 Juries - grand juries; duties 1215 21 Juries - probate courts 1530 19 Jurisdiction - continuing; child custody 1538 29 Juvenile courts - deprived children 1553 21 Juvenile courts - designated felony acts; detention 1200 21 Juvenile courts - designated felony - 128 - Act Page acts; discharge 947 20 Juvenile courts parental rights termination Juvenile detention centers 1535 20 employees; retirement 1660 83 Juveniles - adoption; consent 1454 28 Juveniles alcoholic beverages; parental consent 1477 2 Juveniles - child support; modification 1609 29 Juveniles - custody; agreements 1667 30 Juveniles custody; continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Juveniles - grandparents; rights 1649 29 Juveniles - hearsay evidence 1448 39 Juveniles - identification cards 1329 64 Juveniles - interference with custody 1623 22 Juveniles - missing children 1446 53 Juveniles supervisory personnel; criminal records checks 1449 95 Juveniles - visitation rights 1533 29 K Kennels - regulation Kidnapping - interference custody 1439 3 with 1623 22 L Labor - amusement ride safety 1253 52 Labor - carnival ride safety 1253 52 Labor employment security; compromise of claims 1335 52 Labor employment security; employers' bonds 1522 52 Labor employment security; interest on taxes; waiver 1210 52 Labor - employment services; PEACH 1334 93 Labor - Job Training Partnership Act income 1512 94 Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority - venue of actions 1265 11 Landlord and tenant - occupancy termination 1591 72 Landscape architects - regulation 1342 72 Law clerks - superior courts 1642 17 Law enforcement arrest by agriculture department employees 1340 3 Law enforcement arrest; deadly force 1410 26 Law enforcement arrest; public school security personnel 1659 34 Law enforcement - bail bond business 1212 79 Law enforcement - compensation; injury 1644 78 - 129 - Act Page Law enforcement controlled substances; forfeiture proceeds 1352 25 Law enforcement - criminal records checks 1422 45 Law enforcement - criminal records checks 1490 45 Law enforcement - criminal records checks 1425 53 Law enforcement - deputizing penal system personnel 1559 67 Law enforcement firefighters; driver's records 1426 63 Law enforcement - missing children 1446 53 Law enforcement motor vehicle insurance 1561 so Law enforcement motor vehicle markings 1483 65 Law enforcement - obstruction 1406 23 Law enforcement peace officers; retirement 1433 88 Law enforcement penal system personnel 1559 67 Law enforcement public safety cadets and recruits 1353 53 Law enforcement public safety; clothing allowances 1353 53 Law enforcement public safety; disciplinary board 948 53 Law enforcement retired peace officers; firearms 1450 24 Law enforcement school buses; unlawful passing 1488 64 Law enforcement - special railroad officers 1216 82 Law enforcement - state patrol 1353 53 Law enforcement state patrol; disciplinary board 948 53 Law enforcement stolen motor vehicles; return to owner 932 26 Law enforcement - traffic; private property 1499 64 Legislative Educational Research Council - repeal 1494 34 Legislative retirement system benefits and contributions 1606 86 Legislature - see General Assembly Liability insurance - cancellation; rate increases 1456 51 Liability insurance public officers and employees 812 78 Libel - retraction requests 1197 99 License plates Albany State College 1507 62 License plates amateur radio operators 1626 59 License plates - county decals 1626 59 License plates duplicate registration fees 1626 59 License plates - Fort Valley State College 1206 61 License plates Georgia Southern - 130 - Act Page College 1507 62 License plates Georgia State University 1506 61 License plates - Georgia Tech 960 60 License plates Macon Junior College 967 62 License plates - Mercer University 967 62 License plates - Morehouse College 967 62 License plates Morris Brown College 1506 61 License plates - prisoners of war 1438 60 License plates Savannah State College 1207 60 License plates - staggered tag sales 1542 59 License plates University of Georgia 1219 60 License plates Valdosta State College 967 62 License plates volunteer firefighters 1341 60 License plates - Wesleyan College 955 61 License plates West Georgia College 1507 62 License plates - Young Harris State College 1199 61 Liens - cancellation 1464 76 Liens - cotton growers 1549 1 Liens - financing statements 1261 11 Liens - hospitals and nursing homes 966 76 Lift kits - trucks 1590 64 Limited edition sales - regulation 1440 9 Liquor - see alcoholic beverages Livestock arrest by agriculture department employees 1340 3 Living wills - effective period 1350 46 Local government - abandoned wells 1520 75 Local government ambulance services 1621 45 Local government - audits 1465 56 Local government - bond allocation 1256 57 Local government - business license taxes 1668 54 Local government - consolidation 1547 56 Local government controlled substances; forfeiture proceeds 1352 25 Local government - counties; audits 1465 56 Local government counties; business license taxes 1668 54 Local government counties; governmental reorganization 1547 56 Local government - counties; surveyors 1516 55 Local government county civil service 1468 54 Local government - court services; contracts 1476 20 Local government courts; municipalities 1475 55 Local government - distilled spirits 1548 2 Local government - environmental facilities 1428 99 - 131 - Local government governmental reorganization 1547 56 Local government health boards; municipal representation 1601 43 Local government - hospitals; sale 1460 44 Local government - insurance pools 1646 58 Local government - investment pool 957 57 Local government - metropolitan area planning and development commission 1541 95 Local government - municipalities; annexation 1205 55 Local government municipalities; audits 1465 56 Local government - municipalities; courts 1475 55 Local government municipalities; governmental reorganization 1547 Sc Local government - municipalities; sovereign immunity 1619 56 Local government - nuisances 1647 66 Local government probation employees; retirement 1613 84 Local government retirement systems; investments 1599 82 Local government - risk management 1646 58 Local government sovereign immunity 1619 56 Local government taxation; business licenses 1668 54 Local government - zoning; financial disclosure 1614 57 Lotteries - bingo 1424 24 Lotteries - promotional contests 1620 9 Low income housing authority financing 1480 5 M Macon Junior College - license plates Magistrate courts - amendments Magistrate courts - clerks Magistrate courts - constables Magistrate courts - fees Magistrate courts municipal contracts Magistrates commital hearing; costs Maps - legislative districts Marine memberships right of cancellation Marital deduction trusts conversion to productive property Medical assistance - private rooms and sitters Medical practitioners - drugs Medical records - coroners Medicine - see health 967 62 1458 19 1458 19 953 20 1430 88 1476 20 1203 28 1677 79 1333 8 1662 101 1408 94 1537 25 1671 80 - 132 - Mental health - administration 1592 58 Mental illness - involuntary treatment 1554 59 Mental retardation involuntary treatment 1552 58 Mental retardation - mental health administration 1592 58 Mercer University - license plates 967 62 Merit system - probationary status 1401 81 Metropolitan area planning and development commission - regional projects 1541 95 Metropolitan River Protection Act amendments 1250 12 Microform records - state government 1556 22 Mileage allowance - public travel 1260 98 Minors - adoption; consent 1454 28 Minors alcoholic beverages; parental consent 1477 2 Minors - alimony; modification 1609 29 Minors - custody; agreements 1667 30 Minors - custody; continuing jurisdiction 1538 29 Minors - grandparents; rights 1649 29 Minors - hearsay evidence 1448 39 Minors - identification cards 1329 64 Minors - interference with custody 1623 22 Minors - missing children 1446 53 Minors - parental rights termination 1535 20 Minors supervisory personnel; criminal records checks 1449 95 Minors - visitation rights 1533 29 Missing children information center; law enforcement 1446 53 Model rockets - fireworks 1481 40 Modification of sentence - time 1503 28 Modular housing - transport; vehicle size limits 1443 47 Money definition of term in banking laws 1397 3 Morehouse College - license plates 967 62 Morris Brown College license plates 1506 61 Mortgage credit certificates residential finance authority 1519 5 Mortgages - cancellation 1464 76 Motor carriers - amendments 1618 81 Motor carriers - debt 1650 82 Motor fuel - below cost sales 1251 8 Motor vehicles child support enforcement 931 63 Motor vehicles - citations; failure to respond 946 63 Motor vehicles confiscation; alcoholic beverages 1675 2 Motor vehicles dismantlers, rebuilders, and salvage dealers 1398 74 Motor vehicles driver education vehicles; tax exemption 944 91 Motor vehicles driver training schools 1501 63 - 133 - Motor vehicles driver training schools 1491 71 Motor vehicles driver's license records; Crime Information Center 931 63 Motor vehicles - driver's licenses; bail 1676 27 Motor vehicles - driver's licenses; failure to answer citation 946 63 Motor vehicles - driver's licenses; identification cards; minors 1329 64 Motor vehicles - driver's records; firefighters 1426 63 Motor vehicles emissions inspection 1544 66 Motor vehicles - insurance; ambulances 1621 45 Motor vehicles - insurance; rating; accidents 1561 50 Motor vehicles insurance; uninsured motorists 1328 49 Motor vehicles law enforcement vehicle markings 1483 65 Motor vehicles license plates; Albany State College 1507 62 Motor vehicles license plates; amateur radio operators 1626 59 Motor vehicles license plates; county decals 1626 59 Motor vehicles license plates; duplicate registration fees 1626 59 Motor vehicles license plates; Fort Valley State College 1206 61 Motor vehicles license plates; Georgia Southern College 1507 62 Motor vehicles license plates; Georgia State University 1506 61 Motor vehicles license plates; Georgia Tech 960 60 Motor vehicles license plates; Macon Junior College 967 62 Motor vehicles license plates; Mercer University 967 62 Motor vehicles license plates; Morehouse College 967 62 Motor vehicles license plates; Morris Brown College 1506 61 Motor vehicles license plates; prisoners of war 1438 60 Motor vehicles license plates; Savannah State College 1207 60 Motor vehicles license plates; staggered registration 1542 59 Motor vehicles license plates; University of Georgia 1219 60 Motor vehicles license plates; Valdosta State College 967 62 Motor vehicles license plates; volunteer firefighters 1341 60 Motor vehicles license plates; Wesleyan College 955 61 Motor vehicles license plates; - 134 - West Georgia College 1507 62 Motor vehicles license plates; Young Harris College 1199 61 Motor vehicles - motorcycle safety training 945 66 Motor vehicles school buses; exhausts 1417 66 Motor vehicles school buses; unlawful passing 1488 64 Motor vehicles size limits; hay bales 1402 48 Motor vehicles size limits; housing transport 1443 47 Motor vehicles - staggered tag sales 1542 59 Motor vehicles - stolen; return to owner 932 26 Motor vehicles tire replacement contracts 1598 49 Motor vehicles titles; testate decedents 1202 62 Motor vehicles - titles 1347 62 Motor vehicles traffic enforcement; private property 1499 64 Motor vehicles - traffic offenses; appeal 1530 19 Motor vehicles trucks; name display 1526 65 Motor vehicles - trucks; suspension alteration 1590 64 Motor vehicles - wreckers; lights 1562 65 Motorcycles - owner safety training 945 66 Mountain Judicial Circuit - terms 1652 16 Municipal courts - appeals 1530 19 Municipal courts - county contracts 1476 20 Municipalities - ambulance services 1621 45 Municipalities - annexation 1205 55 Municipalities - audits 1465 56 Municipalities controlled substances; forfeiture proceeds 1352 25 Municipalities county health boards 1601 43 Municipalities - court services; contracts 1476 20 Municipalities - courts 1475 55 Municipalities - distilled spirits 1548 2 Municipalities financial disclosure; zoning 1614 57 Municipalities - governmental reorganization 1547 56 Municipalities - hospitals; sales 1460 44 Municipalities - insurance pools 1646 58 Municipalities magistrate court contracts 1476 20 Municipalities - nuisances 1647 66 Municipalities - risk management 1646 58 Municipalities - sovereign immunity 1619 56 Municipalities - vacancies 1531 77 Municipalities - zoning; financial disclosure 1614 57 - 135 - N National Guard - educational loans Natural resources - asbestos safety Natural resources - dam safety Natural resources environmental facilities authority Natural resources - fiber research; Herty Foundation Natural resources - fish dealers Natural resources - fishing; creel and size limits Natural resources - fishing; nets Natural resources food fish dealers Natural resources forestry; reforestation incentives Natural resources - forestry; wood load tickets Natural resources - game and fish; unlawful interference with taking Natural resources - hazardous waste Natural resources - Herty Foundation Natural resources historic preservation Natural resources - historic sites; permitted activities Natural resources hunting; term defined Natural resources Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Natural resources Metropolitan River Protection Act Natural resources - parks; permitted activities Natural resources raccoon fur sellers Natural resources recreational areas; permitted activities Natural resources - reforestation incentives Natural resources Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Natural resources sewerage; unauthorized disposal Natural resources - taxidermy Natural resources - water pollution Nets - fishing Nomination of candidates conventions; petitions Northeastern Judicial Circuit - new judgeship Notaries public - amendments Notarization - probate proceedings Nuisances - municipalities Nursing home administrators regulation Nursing homes criminal records checks Nursing homes criminal records 1416 34 1558 14 951 12 1428 99 1262 13 1634 41 1419 42 938 42 940 42 1332 1332 13 1634 41 1467 14 1262 13 1331 11 1346 11 1634 41 1265 11 1250 12 1346 11 949 42 1346 11 1332 13 1354 12 1473 13 1407 41 1259 12 938 42 1517 35 933 16 1630 80 1345 101 1647 66 1505 72 1422 45 - 136 - checks Nursing homes - liens Nursing homes - medical assistance Act Page 1490 45 966 76 1408 94 0 Oath - public officers 937 77 Obstruction of law enforcement - crimes 1406 23 Occupational regulation review council - creation 1484 69 Occupations - see professions Office supplies - sales practices 1540 8 Officers of court bail bond business 1212 79 One-call notification centers underground utility facilities 1545 39 Onions - Vidalia Onion Act of 1986 777 1 Oxygen - sales tax exemption 1637 92 p Parental agreements - child custody 1667 30 Parental consent - adoption 1454 28 Parental consent - alcoholic beverages 1477 2 Parental rights - grandparents 1649 29 Parental rights - termination 1535 20 Parental visitation rights custodial parent selection 1533 29 Parents child support; modification 1609 29 Parks - permitted activities 1346 11 Parole officers injury; compensation 1644 78 Peace officers agriculture department employees 1340 3 Peace officers - annuity and benefit fund 1433 88 Peace officers arrest; deadly force 1410 26 Peace officers - bail bond business 1212 79 Peace officers - impersonation 1543 23 Peace officers injury; compensation 1644 78 Peace officers insurance motor vehicle 1561 so Peace officers - obstruction of law enforcement 1406 23 Peace officers public safety recruits and cadets 1353 53 Peace officers public safety; clothing allowances 1353 53 Peace officers public safety; disciplinary board 948 53 Peace officers public school security personnel 1659 34 - 137 - Peace officers - railroads; special officers Peace officers - retired; firearms Peace officers - retirement Peace officers - state patrol Peace officers state patrol; disciplinary board PEACH program - enacted Penal matters - corrections board Penal matters - county institutions; medical expenses Penal matters - deputizing persons Penal matters - educational programs Penal matters - juvenile detention employees; retirement Penal matters juveniles; designated felony acts Penal matters juveniles; designated felony acts Penal matters medical expenses; county institutions Penal matters medical expenses; inmate funds Penal matters - probation employees; retirement Penal matters - probation; tolling Penal matters superior court sessions at correctional institutions Penal matters; juveniles; detention Personal care homes criminal records checks Personal care homes criminal records checks Personal property inventory - public property Personal property tax - exemption Personnel administration - day care center Pet dealers - regulation Pharmacies dangerous drugs; distribution permits Pharmacies - medical practitioners Pharmacies - wholesale drug distributors Pharmacists - continuing education; interns Physical therapists - regulation Physicians - dispensing drugs Piedmont Judicial Circuit new judgeship Pilots - mooring vessels Pilots - transportation department Pistols - licenses Pistols - licenses; fees Polling places - political activities Polling places - selection Ports - pilots Ports authority - venue Poultry houses - sales tax; heating 1216 82 1450 24 1433 88 1353 53 948 53 1334 93 943 67 1412 67 1559 67 1672 67 1660 83 947 20 1200 Zl 1412 67 1672 67 1613 84 1411 68 1222 17 1200 21 1422 45 1490 45 1493 97 1510 89 1643 81 1439 3 1338 26 1537 25 1523 41 1674 40 1485 72 1537 25 934 16 1405 100 1254 98 1404 24 1214 24 1327 36 1258 35 1405 100 935 100 - 138 - fuel Pregnancy alcoholic beverages; warning notices Premium finance companies insurance cancellation Presidential preference primary - date Prisoners of war - license plates Prisons - see penal matters Private detectives and security agencies - regulation Private property - traffic enforcement Privilege - clergymen Privilege - health care providers Privilege - veterinary records Prizes - promotional contests Probable cause hearings - costs Probate - intestate decedents' funds Probate - motor vehicles Probate courts - administrators Probate courts - appeal Probate courts - clerks Probate courts - handgun licenses Probate courts - handgun licenses; fees Probate courts - judges Probate courts - judges; retirement Probate courts - judges; retirement Probate courts - jurisdiction Probate courts - jury trials Probate judges - county commissions; vacancies Probate proceedings - acknowledgment of service Probation - employees; retirement Probation - first offenders Probation first offenders; court records Probation - tolling Production of evidence - coroners Professional boxing alcohol or drugs Professional boxing commission termination date Professions - applied psychology Professions - architects Professions - asbestos removal and encapsulation Professions attorneys; bar admission Professions - barbers Professions - check sellers and cashers Professions - chiropractors Professions chiropractors; education Professions - cosmetology Professions - dental hygienists Professions driver training schools 1631 93 1435 1 1414 50 965 35 1438 60 1463 73 1499 64 1616 6 1616 6 1551 39 1620 9 1203 28 1515 4 1202 62 954 101 1530 19 1665 18 1404 24 1214 24 1665 18 1603 87 1645 87 1530 19 1530 19 1252 54 1345 101 1613 84 964 68 1348 68 1411 68 1671 80 1451 46 1451 46 1403 74 1344 69 1558 14 1201 15 1469 70 962 4 1654 70 1497 70 1504 71 1495 71 1491 71 - 139 - Professions - driver training schools 1501 63 Professions - fish dealers 1634 41 Professions - food fish dealers 940 42 Professions fund-raising charitable organizations 1636 71 Professions - kennel operators 1439 3 Professions - landscape architects 1342 72 Professions - medical examiners 1213 73 Professions - motor vehicle dismantlers 1398 74 Professions nursing home administrators 1505 72 Professions occupational regulation review 1484 69 Professions - pet dealers 1439 3 Professions - pharmacies; dangerous drug permits 1338 26 Professions pharmacists; continuing education; interns 1674 40 Professions pharmacy; wholesale drug distributors 1523 41 Professions - physical therapists 1485 72 Professions - physicians; dispensing drugs 1537 25 Professions - private detectives and security agencies 1463 73 Professions - psychology 1403 74 Professions - real estate 1263 74 Professions regulation; determination of need 1484 69 Professions - respiratory therapists and technicians 1196 73 Professions - securities sales 1664 10 Professions - stable operators 1439 3 Professions state examining boards; powers 1557 69 Professions - surveyors; county 1516 55 Professions - taxation; counties 1668 54 Professions - taxidermy 1407 41 Professions - unauthorized practice 1557 69 Professions veterinarians; dispensing drugs 1537 25 Promotional contests - fair business practices 1620 9 Property - abandoned wells 1520 75 Property - cemeteries 1638 75 Property - condominium disclosures 1525 75 Property - hospital liens 966 76 Property - liens; cancellation 1464 76 Property liens; hospitals and nursing homes 966 76 Property - mortgages; cancellation 1464 76 Property - nuisances 1647 66 Property occupancy termination; hotels; boarding houses; inns 1591 72 Property - public; judicial relief 1221 97 Property - public personal property; inventory 1493 97 Property public real property; records 1641 97 - 140 - ,erty - school systems; leases 790 31 ,erty - security deeds; incellation 1464 76 ,erty - state agencies' right to 1dicial relief 1221 97 ,erty - stolen motor vehicles; ,turn to owner 932 26 ,erty insurance - apportionment Lans 1457 49 ,erty insurance - FAIR plans 1421 52 ,erty tax - see ad valorem tax :hology - regulation 1403 74 Lie bids transportation ,ntracts 818 47 Lie buildings - asbestos removal 1496 96 Lie debt - appropriations; use 1255 98 Lie debt - bond allocation 1256 57 Lie debt Hospital Equipment lnancing Authority 1651 45 Lie employees county civil ~rvice 1468 54 Lie employees - day care center 1643 81 lie employees firefighters; ciminal records check 1425 53 Lie employees firemen; 1demnification 1634 79 Lie employees - human resources; ciminal records checks 1593 93 lie employees injury; law 1forcement and fire safety fficers 1644 78 Lie employees liability 1surance 812 78 lie employees merit system; robationary status 1401 81 Lie employees - mileage allowance 1260 98 lie employees pilots; ransportation department 1254 98 lie employees - probationary tatus 1401 81 Lie employees - state patrol 1353 53 Lie employees superior court aw clerks 1642 17 Lie employees superior court ~cretaries 1478 17 Lie finance local government 1vestment pool 957 57 Lie funds investments; local etirement systems 1599 82 Lie funds local government 1vestment pool 957 57 Lie funds - uncollectable debts 1420 97 Lie hearings - transportation Lans 1479 47 Lie officers appellate court ~dges; retirement 1625 83 lie officers - auditor 1509 78 lie officers - bail bond business 1212 79 lie officers comptroller eneral; retirement 1532 83 lie officers - constables 953 20 - 141 - Public officers - consumers' utility counsel 1204 82 Public officers - corrections board 943 67 Public officers county commissioners; salaries 1257 55 Public officers county commissioners; vacancies 1252 54 Public officers district attorneys; assistants 956 22 Public officers - financial disclosure 1529 38 Public officers financial disclosure; zoning 1614 57 Public officers - General Assembly; air travel expenses 1220 42 Public officers - General Assembly; assistant administration floor leaders 1218 43 Public officers indictment; suspension 1429 77 Public officers insurance commissioner; retirement 1532 83 Public officers liability insurance 812 78 Public officers - mileage allowance 1260 98 Public officers - notaries public 1630 80 Public officers - oath of office 937 77 Public officers - probate judges 1665 18 Public officers - resignations 1531 77 Public officers - school superintendents 1482 30 Public officers Secretary of State; duties 1677 79 Public officers - sheriffs; compensation 1500 22 Public officers - sheriffs; training 1431 21 Public officers - solicitors 939 18 Public officers - state auditor 1509 78 Public officers superior court clerks 1498 18 Public officers superior court clerks 1534 17 Public officers superior court clerks 961 17 Public officers superior court judges 1478 17 Public officers - tax collectors and tax commissioners 1418 90 Public officers tax collectors, commissioners, and receivers 1413 90 Public officers tax collectors, commissioners, and receivers 1595 90 Public officers - vacancies 1531 77 Public officers - vacancies; county commissioners 1252 54 Public property - condemnation 1565 98 Public property - judicial relief 1221 97 Public property - personal property inventory 1493 97 Public property real property records 1641 97 - 142 - Public property school systems; leases 790 31 Public records - microforms 1556 22 Public safety - disciplinary board 948 53 Public safety personal security officers; clothing allowances 1353 53 Public safety - recruits and cadets 1353 53 Public school bus drivers - salary 1511 30 Public school buses - exhaust systems 1417 66 Public school buses - use 802 33 Public school disciplinary tribunals - appeals 1487 31 Public school disciplinary tribunals - applicability 1546 31 Public school employees health insurance 1673 32 Public schools - see education Public utilities consumers' utility counsel 1204 82 Public utilities - motor carriers 1618 81 Public utilities - motor carriers; debt 1650 82 Public utilities railroads; special officers 1216 82 Public utilities underground facilities 1545 39 Public utilities - venue 788 81 R Raccoon fur sellers - license fee 949 42 Railroad companies special officers 1216 82 Railroad companies - venue 788 81 Real estate regulation of profession 1263 74 Real property - see property Reapportionment - General Assembly 1399 43 Recreational areas permitted activities 1346 11 Referendums Acts of General Assembly 1677 79 Reforestation - incentives program 1332 13 Relief from judgments civil practice 1209 7 Relief from judgments - magistrate courts 1458 19 Religion - privileged communications 1616 6 Representative offices national banks 1397 3 Research - Herty Foundation 1262 13 Residential finance authority - law revised 1519 5 Resignation - public officers 1531 77 Respiratory therapists and technicians - regulation 1196 73 Retail installment sales - bad check fees 958 8 - 143 - Act Retired Teachers' Day - designated 1436 30 Retirement - appellate court judges 1625 83 Retirement - comptroller general 1532 83 Retirement education department employees 1657 84 Retirement - employees; 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