LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA COMMITTEE MEMBERS THOMAS B. 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 JACK CONNELL REPRESENTATIVE LAUREN MCDONALD, JR. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES THOMAS REPRESENTATIVE LARRY WALKER REPRESENTATIVE JOE MACK WILSON GLENN W. ELLARD Clerk, House of Representatives FRANK H. EDWARDS Legislative Counsel COMMITTEE MEMBERS THOMAS B MURPHY HAMILTON McWHORTER. .JR ""CREURYOFr><~f'kJ THOMAS B. MURPHY Chairman Legislative Services Committee FOREWORD This booklet contains a summary of the 1eneral statutes of state-wide application which rere enacted at the 1987 regular session of the ;eneral Assembly of Georgia. No resolutions or 1cts with special application have been included. It would be impractical to minutely lnalyze each statute because to do so would defeat ;he main purpose which it is hoped that this )ooklet accomplishes. It is intended that it be 1sed as a convenient reference for persons iesiring to know which laws were enacted or iesiring to ascertain the main features of each 1ct without the necessity of reading it in its ,ntirety. It should be pointed out that for ;pecific, detailed information on any particular .aw, the Act itself should be examined. A 1otation of the effective date is listed after ,ach Act. I would like to give special credit to Jewell Brumby, Deputy Legislative Counsel, for the )reparation of this booklet. The many long hours ,nvolved in this project are evidence of his ,utstanding work and his meticulous attention to ietail. This summary is not to be deemed in any 1anner 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 telcomed. Frank H. Edwards Legislative Counsel NOTE The page numbers showing where the Acts nay be found in the bound volumes in the Georgia ~aws are listed for each Act. GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1987 SESSION SIGNED/VETOED HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED PASSED PENDING LOST, ETC. BY GOVERNOR Generals Passed 244 Locals Passed ... 386 630 Pending --- To be Carried over: House ...... 472 Senate ... 55 Conference. . 8 Sub/Ams............ 3 538 f Lost, Unfavorable . 1182 630 538 H 624 Sent to the Governor for approval., .630 SIGNED/VETOED HOUSE RESOLUTIONS .. INTRODUCED ADOPTED PENDING LOST, ETC. BY GOVERNOR 538 449 83 6 34 O Generals Adopted . 33 Locals Adopted. . l Privilege ...... -:~; Sent to the Governor for approval . 34 Pending --- To be Carried Over: House ...... 81 ---., senate............. 2 Lost, Unfavorable..... 6 6 SIGNED/VETOED SENATE BILLS .... INTRODUCED PASSED PENDING LOST, ETC. BY GOVERNOR Generals Passed . 108 Locals Passed . 70 T7a Pending --- To be Carried Over: House ... 68 Senate .. 132 Conference... 2 Sub/Ams............ 2 Sub/Am Ruled out of order........... 1 205 392 178 205 9 175 Sent to the Governor for approval. 178 Lost, Unfavorable. . 9 9 SIGNED/VETOED SENATE RESOLUTIONS , ... INTRODUCED ADOPTED PENDING LOST, ETC. BY GOVERNOR 241 212 27 2 8 0 Generals Adopted. 7 Constitutional Ams... 1 Privilege . , -~~~ Sent to the Governor for approval. 8 Pending --- To be Carried Over: House .. ,. 7 ,,. Senate ...... 19 Conference .... , 1 Lost, Unfavorable..... 2 2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1987 SESSION SUMMARY SIGNED/VETOED TOTAL BILLS ... INTRODUCED PASSED PENDING LOST, ETC. BY GOVERNOR House.................. 1182 630 538 14 624 6 Senate................. 392 178 205 9 TT'fir 808 71i3 TI 175 3 799 9 SIGNED/VETOED TOTAL RESOLUTIONS , ... INTRODUCED ADOPTED PENDING LOST ,ETC. BY GOVERNOR House .... ,..... 538 1'49 83 6 34 0 Senate . ,.......... 241 212 27 2 8 0 779 661 TTo 8 U 0 The Acts in this summary are arranged ccording to the title of the Official Code of eorgia Annotated which they amend. In those ases in which an Act amends more than one Code itle the Act appears under only one of the ffected titles. A table of titles appears below. o Acts are listed for those titles which are ndicated 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 3; HB 23; p. 3 This Act 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 4, 1987. Act 659; HB 522; p. 869 This Act designates May 15 of each year as "Police Officer Memorial Day" and the calendar week in which such day falls as "Police Week." The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 1-4-7. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Act 527; HB 812; p. 381 This Act provides that in all counties having a population of 160,000 or more, the county and municipal governing authorities may authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises between 11:55 P.M. on Saturday and 2:55 A.M. on Sunday and in eating establishments on Sunday between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 12:00 Midnight. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-7. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 614; HB 335; p. 623 This Act authorizes licensed retail dealers in distilled spirits to display certain signs upon their business premises. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 3-4-3. Effective July l, 1987. Act 671; SB 283; p. 913 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 3-4-160 which authorizes municipalities to license the sale of distilled spirits without a separate referendum if the sale of distilled spirits in the county has been approved in a county-wide referendum in which a majority of those voting in the municipality voted in favor of such sales. The Act deletes a provision which made the Code section applicable only with respect to county-wide referendums held on or after April 7, 1986. Effective July 1, 1987. - 1- TITLE 3 (continued) Act 598; HB 180; p. 562 This Act provides that malt beverages and wines which contain less than one-half of 1 percent of alcohol by volume shall not be subject to the alcoholic beverage taxes otherwise imposed on malt beverages and wines. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 3-5-90 and 3-6-71. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 4 ANIMALS Act 582; HB 641; p. 525 This Act provides for the licensing and regulation by the Department of Agriculture of poultry dealers, brokers, and market operators for the purpose of control and prevention of infectious diseases in poultry. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 4-4-80 through 4-4-84. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 7 BANKING AND FINANCE Act 638; SB 80; p. 805 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-237 so as to change provisions relating to reimbursement of financial institutions for costs incurred in connection with compliance with a subpoena, summons, warrant, garnishment, attachment, or court order. The Act adds requests for production of documents to the list of procedures with respect to which financial institutions are entitled to reimbursement and provides that in all cases reimbursement shall be made by the requesting party. Effective July l, 1987. Act 173; SB 216; p. 251 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-620 by including Maryland and the District of Columbia as "Southern Region states" for purposes of the regional interstate banking law. Effective March 13, 1987. Act 719; HB 720; p. 1059 This Act increases the maximum amount of loans which a member financial institution may make to a business - 2- TITLE 7 (continued) development corporation, changes the manner in which a business development corporation's call for member loans shall be apportioned among the member financial institutions, and provides that the articles of incorporation of a business development corporation may specify a period of existence for the corporation in excess of 35 years. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-747 and 7-1-756. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 799; SB 220; p. 1586 This Act makes a number of changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 7-1, relating to financial institutions. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-7 provides that the Department of Banking and Finance may waive any requirement to publish a notice if it determines that multiple publications of substantially the same transaction would otherwise be required without commensurate public benefit and authorizes the department to require proof of mandated publications. A new O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-11 provides that the registration of a financial institution with the department to do business in the state shall be in lieu of further registration pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 16-14-15 or any other law. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-72 provides that a financial institution may provide financial services, such as financial record keeping, surety, brokerage, and protective services, either directly or through employment of persons duly licensed under other laws. an amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-288 changes provisions relating to authorized investment in institutions providing financial services. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-293 makes savings and loan and building and loan associations subject to the same laws with respect to branches and facilities as banks. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-396 provides that for purposes of state securities law the initial directors of a bank in formation shall be executive officers and not salesmen. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-480 eliminates restrictions against family members constituting more than 25 percent of the board of a nonfamily owned financial institution. Amendments to O.C.G.A. Sections 7-1-493 and 7-1-650 provide that banks, trust companies, and credit unions may limit the personal liability of their directors in the same manner as business corporations. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-601 changes the conditions under which branch banks may be established. An amendment to O.C.G.A. - 3- TITLE 7 (continued) Section 7-1-608 changes the conditions under which bank holding companies may acquire ownership of other financial institutions. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-626 provides for the applicability of the regional interstate banking law with respect to building and loan and savings and loan associations. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 7-1-650 changes provisions relating to authorized investments by credit unions and the disposition of property other than real estate acquired by credit unions in satisfaction of debts. Effective April 21, 1987. Act 507; HB 241; p. 352 This Act provides that the post-judgment interest provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 7-4-12 shall apply to all judgments and shall be collectible as a part of each judgment whether or not such judgment specifically reflects the entitlement to such interest. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-4-12. Effective July l, 1987. Act 182; SB 254; p. 268 This Act enacts "The Credit Card and Credit Card Bank Act." The Act authorizes the creation of credit card banks, the activities of which are limited to credit-card lending and related activities. The Act also removes the limitations otherwise applicable to interest rates and fees charged by credit card banks and domestic lenders. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 7-5-1 through 7-5-5 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 7-4-2. Effective March 19, 1987. TITLE 8 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Act 789; HB 840; p. 1470 This Act makes a number of changes in O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-100 et seq., relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts,.and moving walks. Among these changes are a provision for semiannual rather than annual inspection of power freight elevators, changes to conform state standards to the 1984 standards of the American National Standards Institute, the exemption of private residence elevators from periodic inspections, the exemption of elevator contractors from licensing by the Construction Industry Licensing - 4- TITLE 8 (continued) Board, and a requirement that equipment involved in an accident must be immediately taken out of service and the accident promptly reported. Effective July l, 1987. Act 317; HB 309; p. 283 This Act amends the "Housing Authorities Law" so as to provide for the powers of housing authorities with respect to private enterprise agreements whereby a private entity operates, develops, or provides credit enhancement with respect to a housing project. The Act also clarifies the power of housing authorities with respect to investment of funds in the same manner as savings banks. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 8-3-3, 8-3-30, and 8-3-74. Effective March 26, 1987. Act 166; SB 123; p. 234 This Act makes a number of changes in O.C.G.A. Sections 8-2-170 et seq., the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act." Among these changes are an expansion of the residential conservation purposes qualifying for financial assistance, an expansion of the authority's investment powers, a grant of power to the authority to self insure, and a modification of the geographic distribution requirements with respect to the issuance of qualified mortgage bonds. Effective March 11, 1987. Act 663; SB 25; p. 891 This Act creates the Art in State Buildings Program to be administered by the Georgia Council for the Arts. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Chapter 8-5. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE Act 718; HB 657; p. 1057 This Act revises O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-52, relating to findings of fact in cases tried without a jury. The Act provides that findings of fact shall be required in ruling on interlocutory injunctions and nonjury trials in all courts of record upon the request of any party. The time for making a motion for amendment of findings of fact is increased to 20 days after entry of judgment and provision is made for a - 5- TITLE 9 (continued) similar motion for the making of findings of fact when the same have not been previously made. Failure of a losing party to move for findings of fact constitutes a waiver of any ground of appeal which requires consideration of such findings. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 600; HB 224; p. 564 This Act expands the list of grounds upon which a motion to set aside a a judgment may be predicated so as to include the grounds of lack of jurisdiction over the person. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-60. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 643; SB 227; p. 816 This Act expands the procedures for discovery in aid of executions by authorizing a judgment creditor to compel the production of documents and things and to obtain permission from the court, upon a showing of reasonable necessity, to enter upon real property belonging to or lawfully occupied by the judgment debtor. Such discovery measures are to be carried out in the same manner as provided for such measures prior to judgment. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 9-11-69. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 536; SB 196; p. 397 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 9-15-14, relating to awards of attorney's fees and expenses of litigation in civil actions where a party has asserted a frivolous or vexatious claim, defense, or other position. The Act provides that the Code section shall not apply to proceedings in magistrate courts but that, when a case is appealed from the magistrate court, the appellee may seek litigation expenses incurred below if the appeal lacks substantial justification. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE Act 787; HB 460; p. 1464 This Act directs the Department of Public Safety to issue a special handicapped parking permit to any person - 6- TITLE 10 (continued) who, because of a physical handicap, drives a motor vehicle which has been equipped with hand controls for the operation of the vehicle's brakes and accelerator or who has lost, or lost the use of, both upper extremities. Such a special permit may be used in the same manner as a regular handicapped parking permit and also entitles the holder to have a filling station dispense gas for the holder at self-service prices, if the filling station sells gas on a self-service basis and also has attendants who dispense gas at higher prices. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 10-1-164.1 and amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-6-222. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 636; SB 278; p. 794 This Act amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" by providing that it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice to represent that moneys provided to or on behalf of a debtor, in connection with property used as a dwelling place by the debtor, are a loan if in fact they are used to purchase the property. The Act also provides for written contractual disclosures which must be made in a transaction resulting from a defaulted loan on property used as a dwelling place, where the transaction consists of a transfer of title to the dwelling place by the debtor and the debtor remains in possession of the property under a lease. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392, 10-1-393, and 10-1-399. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 770; HB 201; p. 1386 This Act extensively revises 0.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-392 and 10-1-393, relating to regulation of promotional contests and promotional giveaways whereby prizes are distributed among persons who are required to be present at a place of busines3 or participate in a seminar or sales presentation in order to be eligible to receive a prize. The Act also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-12-20 so as to exclude from the definition of criminally prohibited "lotteries" certain random awards of prizes. The Act further amends 0.C.G.A. 44-3-185 et seq., so as to provide that promotions used in connection with real estate time-share sales must conform with Code Section 10-1-393. Effective July 1, 1987. - 7- TITLE 10 (continued) Act 599; HB 222; p. 563 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 10-1-442 by increasing from $5.00 to $15.00 the fee for filing an application for the registration of a trademark or service mark. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 766; HB 56; p. 1347 This Act provides that buying services contracts under the "Buying Services Act of 1975" must advise purchasers that it is recommended that contract cancellations should be sent by certified mail. A further amendment provides that violations of the "Buying Services Act" shall also be considered to be violations of the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" and that the administrator shall not be subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act" when the administrator is proceeding under the "Fair Business Practices Act." The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-598 and 10-1-602. Effective July l, 1987. Act 785; HB 263; p. 1459 This Act provides that a dealer who is engaged in the retail sale of petroleum products pursuant to a franchise agreement shall have the right, subject to certain conditions, to designate to the franchisor a family member of the dealer who will, upon the dealer's death or retirement, have the right to a trial franchise from the franchisor. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-720 and 10-1-721. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable January 1, 1988. Act 556; SB 78; p. 439 This Act provides that in any civil or criminal action under the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973," a certificate of the commissioner of securities stating compliance or noncompliance with the Act shall constitute prima-facie evidence of such compliance or noncompliance and shall be admissible in evidence. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 10-5-22. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 686; HB 663; p. 984 This Act provides that criminal and civil proceedings under 0.C.G.A. Chapter 10-5, relating to securities, shall be - 8- TITLE 10 (continued) governed by the provisions of said chapter as it existed on the date of the alleged facts or circumstances underlying the action, notwithstanding any subsequent amendment of said chapter, unless an amendatory Act specifically declares otherwise. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 10-5-23. Effective July l, 1987. Act 490; HB 20; p. 325 This Act repeals in its entirety O.C.G.A. Chapter 10-8, relating to the Economic Development Council. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 12 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Act 560; SB 130; p. 445 This Act authorizes the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority to adopt penal ordinances relating to the property, affairs, and administration of Lake Lanier Islands and to adopt penal traffic ordinances in the same manner as a county or municipality. The authority is empowered to appoint security officers with law enforcement powers to serve and execute warrants and to make arrests for violation of ordinances of the authority. Prosecution of violations of ordinances of the authority is vested in the magistrate court. The authority is also empowered to sell, or authorize others to sell, alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises only upon property owned or controlled by the authority and upon watercraft owned or controlled by the authority. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-314 and 12-3-315. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 736; HB 741; p. 1117 This Act provides that prosecution of violations of ordinances of the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority shall be in the Magistrate Court of Glynn County rather than in the State Court of Glynn County. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-3-236.1. Effective April 14, 1987. - 9- TITLE 12 (continued) Act 640; SB 136; p. 810 This Act provides a qualified immunity from civil liability for persons providing uncompensated assistance and advice in mitigating or attempting to mitigate the effects of an actual or threatened discharge of hazardous materials. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 12-8-140 through 12-8-142. Effective April 3, 1987. Act 679; HB 463; p. 964 This Act provides that a person shall not be required to be licensed under the "Georgia Asbestos Safety Act" in order to remove or install certain small quantities of asbestos when such removal or installation is incidental to the performance of a business or profession for which such person is licensed by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 12-12-10. Effective April 8, 1987. Act 673; HB 82; p. 922 This Act provides for the establishment of the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps within the Department of Natural Resources. Enrollment in the corps will be open to persons 14 to 17 years of age who meet specified criteria. The purposes of the corps include the development of work skills and educational opportunities for corps members; the conservation and enhancement of the state's natural, historic, environmental, and recreational resources; and development of the state's youth resources. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 12-11, the "Georgia Youth Conservation Corps Act.n Effective when funded. TITLE 13 CONTRACTS Act 644; SB 256; p. 817 This Act provides that a person who issues a bad check or similar instrument and who fails to make the same good within 30 days after written notice shall be liable to the payee for damages of double the amount of the check (but not more than $500.00) and court costs, in addition to the amount owing upon the check. The Act specifies a statutory form for notice and authorizes the payee - 10 - TITLE 13 (continued) to charge a service charge not to exceed the greater of $15.00 or 5 percent of the amount of the check when making written demand for payment. The Act further authorizes the finder of fact to waive the double damages under certain circumstances, provides certain affirmative defenses, and authorizes a defendant prior to trial to satisfy his or her liability by tendering the amount of the dishonored check plus service charges thereon and court costs. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 13-6-15. Effective April 3, 1987. TITLE 14 CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Act 657; HB 209; p. 849 This Act specifies the standard of care which must be observed by corporate directors and officers in discharging their duties. The Act also changes the conditions under which corporations may indemnify and advance expenses to directors, officers, agents, and employees who are parties to, or under threat of being made parties to, litigation arising out of corporate activities and changes the conditions under which articles of incorporation may eliminate the personal liability of a director to the corporation or its shareholders. Similar provisions are included for business corporations, nonprofit corporations, and railroad corporations. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-156, 14-2-171, 14-3-131, and 46-8-51 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-152.1, 14-3-113.1, and 46-8-55. Effective July l, 1987. Act 588; HB 28; p. 537 This Act provides that superior court filing fees for articles of incorporation, amendments to articles, restated articles, corporate mergers or consolidations, dissolutions of business corporations, and dissolutions of nonprofit corporations shall be in the amount specified by O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-77, relating to fees of clerks of superior courts. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-172, 14-2-194, 14-2-196, 14-2-213, 14-2-282, and 14-3-216. Effective April 2, 1987. - 11 - TITLE 14 (continued) Act 783; HB 210; p. 1448 This Act makes several changes with respect to reservations of corporate names and filing of corporate documents with the Secretary of State. The Act provides that a name may be reserved if it is distinguishable from any existing or reserved name, provides that the initial period of reservation shall be for two months with a two-month extension available, and provides that there shall be no fee for an initial reservation and a $20.00 fee for an extension. The Act also increases the fee for filing articles of incorporation to $40.00, increases the fee for filing a statement of change of address to $10.00 and provides that such fee shall not be charged if such change is made at the time of filing of the annual registration, and increases the fee for filing a notice of transfer of a reserved corporate name to $20.00. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 14-2-40, 14-2-41, 14-2-371, 14-3-40, and 14-3-291. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 781; HB 31; p. 1444 This Act makes several changes in the "Uniform Partnership Act." A new 0.C.G.A. Section 14-8-15.1 provides that a partnership may sue or be sued in its common name. O.C.G.A. Section 14-8-28 is amended to provide that the interest of a partner in the partnership may be reached by a judgment creditor by process of garnishment if the complaint upon which the judgment was obtained was personally served on the partner. An amendment to O.C.G.A. 14-8-38 provides that the partners who have not wrongfully caused the dissolution of a partnership may continue the business in the same name if they all so agree at the time of the transaction or if the partnership agreement so provides. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 15 COURTS Act 489; HB 19; p. 324 This Act codifies a provision that the Supreme Court of Georgia shall consist of seven Justices. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-2-1.1. Effective July 1, 1987. - 12 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 319; HB 614; p. 291 This Act creates the offices of Senior Appellate Court Justice and Senior Appellate Court Judge to which Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals may, at their option, be appointed upon their retirement. Such senior justices and senior judges are authorized upon request to exercise judicial power in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, superior courts, and other courts and are entitled to the same travel, per diem, and pay allowances paid to the senior judges of the superior courts. The Act also authorizes the Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments at places other than the seat of government. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-3-1 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Chapter 15-3A. Effective March 26, 1987. Act 613; HB 212; p. 622 This Act authorizes the Council of Superior Court Judges to contract with the Department of Administrative Services or another agency of state government to provide administrative functions, services, and equipment necessary for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the superior courts. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 15-5-60. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 743; HB 271; p. 114.5 This Act creates a fourth superior court judgeship for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective April 15, 1987. Act 547; SB 339; p. 410 This Act creates a seventh superior court judgeship for the Cobb Judicial Circuit. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July l, 1987. Act 315; HB 182; p. 279 This Act creates a third superior court judgeship for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-2. Effective July l, 1987. - 13 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 495; HB 44; p. 331 This Act creates a fifth court judgeship for the Judicial Circuit. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. 15-6-2. Effective July 1, 1987. superior Gwinnett Section Act 169; HB 755; p. 250 This Act amends 0.C.G.A Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Burke County of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Effective March 11, 1987. Act 2; SB 59; p. 2 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Douglas County of the Douglas Judicial Circuit. Effective February 3, 1987. Act 335; SB 219; p. 296 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Hall County of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. Effective January l, 1988. Act 329; SB 4; p. 294 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Hancock County of the 0cmulgee Judicial Circuit. Effective July l, 1987. Act 330; SB 23; p. 295 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Wilkinson County of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 9; HB 3; p. 37 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-6-3 by changing the terms of superior court for Haralson, Paulding, and Polk counties of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. Effective March 15, 1987. - 14 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 492; HB 25; p. 328 This Act codifies a provision declaring that each judge of the superior courts shall be elected by the voters of the judicial circuit in which the judge is to serve. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-4.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 529; HB 877; p. 385 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-30 so as to provide that judges and senior judges of the superior court may receive reimbursement of travel expenses incurred in connection with service on the Supreme Court or in connection with certain judicial administrative functions and further amends said Code section to provide for auditing of expense statements of senior judges in the same manner as expense statements of other judges. O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-32 is amended so as to provide for reimbursement of continuing judicial education expenses of senior judges as well as other judges and so as to provide for the sources of payment of such expenses. Effective July l, 1987. Act 557; SB 106; p. 440 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-6-88, 15-16-20, and 15-9-63 so as to increase the minimum annual salaries of clerks of superior court, sheriffs, and probate judges. Effective January l, 1988. Act 512; HB 377; p. 359 This Act changes the residency requirement for solicitors of state courts so that a solicitor may reside anywhere within the judicial circuit containing the area in which the solicitor serves. The Act amends O.C.G.A. 15-7-24. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 544; SB 274; p. 406 This Act provides that in a county which has a population of more than 150,000 persons and which has a probate judge who has been admitted to the practice of law for seven years, no person shall be eligible to be probate judge unless he or she has attained the age of 30 years and has been admitted to the practice of law for seven years. - 15 - TITLE 15 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-4. Effective July l, 1987. Act 581; HB 623; p. 524 This Act provides that in counties having a population of 150,000 or more, the chief clerk of the probate judge, or if there is no chief clerk then a clerk designated by the judge, may exercise all the jurisdiction of the judge of the probate court concerning uncontested matters in the probate court, if such chief clerk or clerk has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia for at least three years or has been a clerk in the probate court for at least five years. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-36. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 540; SB 223; p. 400 This Act increases from one mile to two miles the maximum distance from the courthouse within which the office of the probate judge may be located when it is impractical for the judge's office to be located at the courthouse. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-80. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 670; SB 275; p. 912 This Act expands the jurisdiction of probate courts which serve counties having a population of more than 150,000 persons and which have judges who have been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years. Such probate courts are granted concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts over proceedings for: declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries; tax motivated dispositions of wards' property; approval of settlement agreements involving the probate of wills; and appointment of successor trustees. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-9-127. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 538; SB 199; p. 399 This Act increases from $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 the maximum amount in controversy in civil claims subject to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-2. Effective July 1, 1987. - 16 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 537; SB 198; p. 398 This Act provides that magistrates shall be issued a commission under the seal of the office of the Governor rather than a certificate from the clerk of superior court. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-3 and 45-3-31. Effective July l, 1987. Act 561; SB 131; p. 448 This Act provides that magistrate courts shall have jurisdiction over the trial of charges of violations of penal ordinances of state authorities and provides for trial of such violations in the same manner as violations of county ordinances. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-2 and 15-10-60 through 15-10-66. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 706; HB 76; p. 1032 This Act grants to magistrate courts jurisdiction over the trial and sentencing of misdemeanor violations of O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-20, relating to criminal issuance of bad checks. The defendant in such a prosecution has the right to demand that the case be removed to state or superior court; and failure to demand removal of the case constitutes a waiver of the right to trial by jury and any other right which could have been secured by such a demand. Prosecutions may be commenced by arrest or by the issuance of a citation based upon an affidavit as in the case of an arrest warrant. The prosecuting attorney in such cases is the prosecuting attorney of the state or superior court. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-10-2 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-200 through 15-10-202. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable to prosecutions commenced on or after that date. Act 551; SB 44; p. 430 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-10-22 so as to eliminate the present prohibition against a magistrate who is an attorney appearing as attorney in any matter as to which the magistrate's court has exercised any jurisdiction. The Act provides instead that a magistrate who is an attorney may not appear as attorney in any matter as to which that magistrate has exercised any jurisdiction. Effective July 1, 1987. - 17 - TITLE 15 (continued) Act 578; HB 585; p. 484 This Act provides that a civil court judge who appoints an attorney or another trial judge to act as judge pro tempore of the civil court may provide that the attorney or judge so appointed shall also serve as magistrate pro tempore for the magistrate court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-27. Effective July l, 1987. Act 697; SB 200; p. 1009 This Act provides that the procedures of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 5, relating to appeals to superior court, shall apply to appeals from magistrate court to state court as well as to appeals from magistrate court to superior court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-10-41. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 487; HB 16; p. 320 This Act provides that the magistrate courts shall charge and collect and transmit to the clerks of superior court the clerks' fees for recording of writs of execution on the general execution docket. The magistrate courts are directed to charge and collect such superior court clerks' fees and their own fees for issuing writs of fieri facias contemporaneously with or prior to the issuance of such writs, but not before the entry of judgment. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 15-10-47, 15-10-80, and 15-6-77. Effective July l, 1987. Act 516; HB 398; p. 364 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-10-105 so as to change the qualifications to hold the office of clerk of the magistrate court. A person holding office as clerk is required under the Act to be at least 18 years of age and to possess a high school diploma or the equivalent but is not subject to a residency requirement. Effective July l, 1987. Act 575; HB 501; p. 479 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-20 so as to provide that the actual physical placement of an allegedly deprived child in shelter care - 18 - TITLE 15 (continued) for pretrial detention must be approved by the judge of the juvenile court or the judge's designee. Effective July l, 1987. Act 699; SB 215; p. 1012 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-11-37, relating to disposition by juvenile courts of juveniles committing designated felony acts. The Act redefines the term "designated felony act" so as to include any act which, if done by an adult, would be a felony, if the juvenile committing the act has three times previously been adjudicated delinquent for acts which, if done by an adult, would have been felonies. Effective July l, 1987. Act 700; SB 229; p. 1013 This Act enacts the "Parental Notification Act" which provides that in order to obtain an abortion, an unemancipated minor must provide a specified form of proof that the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the minor has been notified of the minor's intent to seek an abortion. As an alternative, the minor may employ a specified procedure to seek a juvenile court order dispensing with proof of notification on the ground that the minor is mature and well-informed enough to intelligently make a decision with respect to abortion or on the ground that parental notification is not in the best interests of the minor. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-11-110 through 15-11-118. Effective July l, 1987. Act 797; HB 155; p. 1575 This Act provides that in any county in which more than 70 percent of the population of the county resides on property of the United States government, the population of the county for the purpose of selecting jurors and grand jurors shall be deemed to be the total population of the county minus the population residing on property of the United States. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-12-40. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 677; HB 183; p. 953 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 15-12-40 by providing for the separate compilation of trial jury lists and grand jury lists, rather than the - 19 - TITLE 15 (continued) compilation of a single jury list from which trial jurors are selected and from which the grand jury list is compiled. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 15-12-62 by increasing from 60 to 75 the maximum number of grand jurors' names to be drawn from each term of court. Effective July l, 1987. Act 764; HB 27; p. 1337 This Act authorizes the district attorney of each judicial circuit to appoint one state-paid investigator to assist the district attorney in the performance of his duties in the preparation of cases for indictment or trial. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 15-18-4.1 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-1. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES Act 175; SB 230; p. 260 This Act provides that the repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a criminal law shall not affect or abate the status of previously committed crimes unless the General Assembly expressly declares otherwise in the Act repealing, repealing and reenacting, or amending such criminal law. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-1-11. Effective March 16, 1987. Act 651; HB 244; p. 840 This Act authorizes a law enforcement agency or political subdivision of the state which receives money or property seized or forfeited pursuant to federal laws relating to controlled substances, marijuana, or dangerous drugs to utilize such money or property or proceeds of property as provided by such federal laws and regulations thereunder. Unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, such money or property is to be utilized as provided by Georgia law. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-3-48.1. Effective July l, 1987. Act 594; HB 99; p. 557 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-23 by providing that a person who commits the offense of simple battery against a person who is 65 years of age - 20 - TITLE 16 (continued) or older shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Effective July l, 1987. Act 698; SB 203; p. 1010 This Act creates the new criminal offense of battery, as an intermediate offense between simple battery and aggravated battery. The offense of battery consists of the intentional causing of substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person. The offense of battery constitutes and is punishable as a misdemeanor except that the second offense against the same victim carries certain minimum punishments and the third or subsequent offense against the same victim constitutes a felony punishable by imprisonment for one to five years. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 16-5-23.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 597; HB 141; p. 561 This Act redefines the criminal offense of interference with custody to include the intentional and willful retention of possession within the state of a child or other committed person upon the expiration of a lawful period of visitation with the child or committed person. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-5-45. Effective July l, 1987. Act 558; SB 112; p. 443 This Act provides that it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to tattoo the body of any person under the age of 16. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-71. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 611; HB 189; p. 617 This Act changes the definition of the offense of aggravated child molestation and increases the minimum period of imprisonment for such offense from one year to two years. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-6-4. Effective April 2, 1987. - 21 - TITLE 16 (continued) Act 650; HB 166; p. 837 This Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 16-7-29 so as to create the offense of criminal trespass by motor vehicle. A person commits this offense by parking in or repeatedly driving through a posted parking lot after having been requested not to do so by a law enforcement officer or by the owner of the parking lot or an authorized agent of the owner. Parking areas covered by the law are those provided on privately owned property by a merchant, group of merchants, or shopping center if the parking area has been posted in a specified manner with a specified form of sign. Effective July l, 1987. Act 641; SB 151; p. 813 This Act increases from $25.00 to $100.00 the minimum fine for violations of the "Litter Control Law," O.C.G.A. Sections 16-7-40 through 16-7-46. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-7-43. Effective July l, 1987. Act 769; HB 198; p. 1384 This Act provides that it shall be unlawful to sell or rent a video movie unless the outside of the video movie is marked as "not rated" or is marked with the official rating given to the movie by the Classification and Rating Administration of the Motion Picture Association of America. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-8-81. Effective July l, 1987. Act 685; HB 649; p. 983 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-20, relating to the criminal offense of issuance of a bad check, by redefining the term "present consideration" to include (1) a simultaneous agreement for the extension of additional credit where additional credit is being denied; and (2) a written waiver of mechanic's or materialman's lien rights. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 773; HB 678; p. 1413 This Act defines a "credit repair services organization" as an entity which purports to provide services to improve a buyer's credit record or rating or obtain an extension of credit - 22 - TITLE 16 (continued) for a buyer; and the operation of a credit repair services organization is made a misdemeanor. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-9-59. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 667; SB 189; p. 906 This Act provides that a law enforcement officer may solicit or accept contributions of equipment or funds for the purchase of equipment to be used for law enforcement purposes, if such activity is approved in writing by the head of the law enforcement agency by which the officer is employed. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-10-3. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 610; HB 126; p. 614 This Act provides criminal penalties for various actions interfering with or disrupting the conduct of legislative affairs, including a prohibition against disruption of legislative meetings and sessions, a prohibition against possession of weapons in the state capitol building and other buildings housing legislative offices, and a prohibition against unauthorized entry into certain areas of the state capitol building. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-34.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 615; HB 365; p. 624 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-106, relating to the crime of possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempted commission of certain offenses, by clarifying that such firearm or knife must be on or within arm's reach of the person committing the crime. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 511; HB 343; p. 358 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 16-11-127 so as to add magistrates and solicitors to the list of judicial and law enforcement officers who are not subject to the criminal prohibition against carrying pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings. Effective July l, 1987. - 23 - TITLE 16 (continued) Act 573; HB 466; p. 476 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-131, relating to the crime of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, by making such Code section applicable to first offenders who are serving probated sentences without adjudication of guilt. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 658; HB 916; p. 866 This Act provides that it shall be a felony to teach, train, or demonstrate to another person the use, application, or making of any illegal firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive, or incendiary device if one knows, has reason to know, or intends that such activity will be unlawfully employed for use in or furtherance of a civil disorder, riot, or insurrection. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-150 through 16-11-152, "Georgia Antiterroristic Training Act." Effective July l, 1987. Act 750; HB 454; p. 1164 This Act extensively amends O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100, relating to crimes involving sexual exploitation of minors. The Act changes the definition of prohibited conduct and materials, makes it unlawful to possess or bring into the state prohibited materials, makes it unlawful to provide information as to where to obtain prohibited materials, and provides for forfeiture of prohibited materials, profits derived from offenses, and materials and equipment used in the course of violations. The Act also requires a person who, in the course of processing or producing visual or printed matter, discovers prohibited materials to make a report thereof to a law enforcement agency. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 675; HB 142; p. 945 This Act makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or provide cigarettes or other tobacco related objects to a minor who is under the age of 17 years and makes it unlawful for any minor to purchase cigarettes or tobacco related objects or to misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of obtaining cigarettes or tobacco related objects. Vendors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects and persons maintaining vending machines for the sale of such items are required - 24 - TITLE 16 (continued) to post a notice of the provisions of this law. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 16-12-170 through 16-12-173. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 178; HB 169; p. 261 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Chapter 16-13 by making certain changes in the listings of controlled substances and dangerous drugs. The Act also makes it unlawful for a person to withhold information from a medical practitioner that such person has obtained a controlled substance of a similar therapeutic use in a concurrent time period from another practitioner. Effective March 19, 1987. TITLE 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Act 494; HB 33; p. 330 This Act provides an exception to the general four-year statute of limitations for felony prosecutions by providing a seven-year limitation period for prosecution of felonies committed against victims who are at the time of commission of the offense under the age of 14 years. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-3-1. Effective July l, 1987, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date. Act 765; HB 35; p. 1342 This Act extensively revises provisions relating to procedures for forfeiture of bail bonds and relief from liability of sureties on bail bonds. The conditions are changed under which a surety may be relieved from liability because of surrender of the principal, incarceration of the principal, military service of the principal, or failure to timely prosecute the principal; and sureties are relieved from liability when a case is dead docketed. Sureties are also granted additional rights with respect to partial remission of forfeited bonds when the principal is produced within a certain period of time after the original forfeiture. Time periods with respect to forfeiture proceedings are changed and the time and manner in which notice of such proceedings must be given is also changed. - 25 - TITLE 17 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-31 and 17-6-70 through 17-6-72. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 583; HB 653; p. 529 This Act provides that if two grand jury indictments or presentments on the same offense, charge, or allegation are quashed, then any further prosecution of the defendant for the offense, charge, or allegation shall be barred. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 17-7-53.1. Effective July l, 1987, and applicable to indictments and presentments returned on or after that date. Act 652; HB 264; p. 841 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 17-7-170, relating to a demand for speedy trial by a defendant in a noncapital case, so as to make certain editorial changes and so as to provide that such a demand shall be served on the prosecutor and shall be binding only in the court in which the demand is filed, except where the case is transferred from one court to another without a request from the defendant. Effective July l, 1987. Act 762; SB 301; p. 1335 This Act provides that a person under the age of 17 years who is convicted of a felony and sentenced as an adult to life imprisonment or a term certain of imprisonment shall be committed to the Division of Youth Services of the Department of Human Resources to serve such sentence until such person is 18 years of age, at which time such person shall be transferred to the custody of the Department of Corrections. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 17-10-14. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 19 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Act 722; HB 913; p. 1065 This Act provides for the establishment in each county of a child abuse protocol concerning procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol is to be established by a - 26 - TITLE 19 (continued) committee consisting of representatives from the office of the sheriff, the county department of family and children's services, the office of the district attorney, the juvenile court, the magistrate court, the county board of education, and the county mental health organization and such other members as may be appropriate, with an interim chairperson to be appointed by the chief superior court judge until election of a chairman by the committee. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-1-1. Effective July l, 1987. Act 546; SB 287; p. 409 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-30, relating to issuance of marriage licenses, by providing that if either of the persons to bP. married is a resident of the state then the license may be issued in any county in the state. Effective July l, 1987. Act 601; HB 234; p. 565 This Act provides that in uncontested divorce cases an evidentiary hearing for the determination of the existence of the grounds for divorce and for the determination of issues of alimony, child support, child custody, and other issues is authorized but not required. The Act provides that the determination of such matters may be made upon the verified pleadings, one or more affidavits, or such other basis or procedure as the court may deem proper. The Act also provides that any motion to set aside or other proceeding to attack a prior judgment in a divorce case because of an alleged failure to properly establish evidence must be commenced prior to July l, 1988, or thereafter be barred. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 19-5-8 and 19-5-10. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 163; HB 302; p. 186 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-6-28 so as to provide that in a proceeding to enforce a temporary or permanent grant of alimony or child support by attachment for contempt, the petitioner may serve the motion and rule nisi by mail. The Act provides a specified form and manner of mailing and provides that if the respondent fails to acknowledge receipt of service by mail, then service shall be perfected as in other cases and the respondent shall be - 27 - TITLE 19 (continued) charged with the costs of such service unless good cause is established why the respondent should not be so charged. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Sections 19-11-6 through 19-11-8 so as to make changes in provisions relating to the collection of alimony and child support by the Department of Human Resources. The department is directed to accept applications for alimony enforcement services where a dependent child is living with the spouse and the department is enforcing a child support obligation on behalf of the child. Courts are authorized to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in actions instituted by the department and the department is authorized to collect the legal rate of interest upon judgments obtained by the department. Actions initiated by the department are limited to the issue of support and issues of visitation, custody, property settlement, and other similar matters are excluded from such actions. Effective July l, 1987. Act 612; HB 203; p. 619 This Act provides procedures and standards for the division between the parents of an award for the wrongful death of their child, in cases where the parents are divorced, separated, or living apart. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 19-7-1. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable to causes of action arising on or after that date. Act 694; SB 121; p. 1000 This Act provides that any person exercising in loco parentis control over a child under the age of 18 years who has reasonable cause to believe that the child is habitually using marijuana or a controlled substance is encouraged to report such information to the child's parents and a designated child welfare agency. Persons participating in making such reports are granted a qualified immunity from liability and all reports, files, and records of child substance abuse are made confidential, subject to inspection only upon order of the juvenile court. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 19-7-6, amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-40, and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-41.1 and 49-5-45. Effective July l, 1987. - 28 - TITLE 19 (continued) Act 690; SB 43; p. 992 This Act provides that a mother's affidavit regarding the putative father is not required in connection with her consent to her child's adoption by her husband and is not required in the case of certain stepparent adoptions. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 19-8-4. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 734; HB 625; p. 1114 This Act provides that any state or local agency or private employer of this state, upon the request of the Department of Human Resources, shall provide the department with information regarding the name, address, and social security number of a person owing or allegedly owing an obligation of support for a dependent child. The Act also amends 1987 HB 302, Act No. 163, so as to change certain provisions regarding the effective date and applicability of said Act. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 9-11-9.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 740; SB 159; p. 1133 This Act creates a State Children's Trust Fund and a State Children's Trust Fund Commission. The Act provides for an additional $5.00 filing fee in divorce cases and an additional $2.00 fee for the issuance of marriage licenses, such fees to be paid over to the state. The Act directs that an amount equal to the amount so collected shall through the normal appropriation process be appropriated each year to the trust fund. The commission, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to disburse moneys from the trust fund for grants to public and private child abuse and neglect prevention programs and to fund services or facilities connected with child abuse and neglect prevention. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Chapter 19-14, the "Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act" and 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-6-77.4 and 15-9-60.1. Effective July 1, 1987. - 29 - TITLE 20 EDUCATION Act 751; SB 179; p. 1169 This Act extensively revises Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Quality Basic Education Act." Effective July l, 1987. Act 604; HB 267; p. 575 This Act extensively revises the law relating to the State Board of Pustsecondary Vocational Education. Among other provisions the Act includes authorization for the board to operate schools, provisions governing transfers of existing schools to board operation, and provisions governing the terms of employment and employment benefits of persons employed by the board. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-300, enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-311, and makes conforming amendments to other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Effective July l, 1987. Act 486; HB 12; p. 319 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-771, relating to required immunization of school children, by changing the conditions under which waivers may be granted and the time for which waivers may be extended. The Act provides that an initial waiver of 30 days may be granted for a justified reason and that an extension of up to 90 days may be granted only in the case of a student coming from out of state who has started an immunization sequence. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 708; HB 247; p. 1037 This Act amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-915, relating to health insurance coverage under the public school employees health insurance plan for retiring public school employees and their dependents. The Act makes provision for insurance coverage for certain retired former employees of a community college operated and funded by a local school system. Effective when funded. Act 701; SB 231; p. 1018 This Act provides that, under the procedures relating to teachers' tenure, demotion, and contract renewal or nonrenewal, local boards of education shall make contract offers available to - 30 - TITLE 20 (continued) teachers for a minimum ten-day review period. The Act also provides for the tenure rights of professional certificated personnel employed by a school system which becomes consolidated with or merged into another school system. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 20-2-942. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 702; SB 267; p. 1020 This Act authorizes the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to lease laboratory and research facilities owned by the board to private businesses, companies, and corporations for the purpose of small business and economic development during times when such facilities are not in use. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-60. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 738; HB 815; p. 1120 This Act substantially revises the "Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act of 1978," O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-100 et seq. Among the changes are the regulation of public and private postsecondary educational institutions legally operating outside the state which conduct postsecondary education activities in Georgia by correspondence or any telecommunications or electronic media technology; the exemption from regulation of certain religious programs, nonpublic law schools, schools conducting education activities on military installations for military personnel and their dependents, and institutions subject to regulations by state examining bords; and a prohibition against the sale and fraudulent use of diplomas, degrees, and transcripts. Effective July 1, 1988. Act 737; HB 809; p. 1119 This Act authorizes the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, under certain circumstances and for certain purposes, to broaden the definition of the terms "student" and "eligible student," as used in the law relating to the corporation, to include students who are not residents of the state. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-266. Effective July 1, 1987. - 31 - TITLE 20 (continued) Act 526; HB 807; p. 378 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-266 and 20-3-374 so as to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to make and guarantee certain service cancelable loans to residents enrolled in paramedical and other professional and educational fields of study even though such loans do not meet all the requirements of federal law. The Act also repeals O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-278 which required certain notices by lenders as to loan commitment agreements and provided for certain information to borrowers. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 508; HB 307; p. 353 This Act changes provisions relating to the disposition of funds held by the Private Colleges and Universities Authority and changes the amount of the per diem of members of the authority. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 20-3-302 and 20-3-211. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 569; HB 450; p. 468 This Act increases the number of persons to receive North Georgia College military scholarships from 20 to 30 and increases the number of persons nominated for such scholarships from 50 to 60. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 20-3-422 and 20-3-423. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 21 ELECTIONS Act 4; HB 26; p. 34 This Act 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 4, 1987. Act 624; HB 654; p. 647 This Act provides that a candidate for public office may file a pauper's affidavit in lieu of paying a qualifying fee only if the candidate has filed a qualifying petition in a specified form and signed by a specified percentage of the electors eligible to vote for the - 32 - TITLE 21 (continued) office sought. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-132, 21-2-153, and 21-2-172. Effective July l, 1987. Act 506; HB 190; p. 351 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-234, relating to filing and furnishing of lists of electors, so as to eliminate the requirement that the registrars file a certified copy of the list of electors with the clerk of superior court. Effective July l, 1987. Act 692; SB 71; p. 997 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-291, relating to not holding a special election in a precinct where there is no opposed candidate, so as to make the provisions of such Code section applicable to general elections. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-498 and 21-2-499 so as to provide that neither the Constitutional Officers Election Board nor the Secretary of State shall count, tabulate, or publish the votes cast for a write-in candidate who did not file the required notice of intention. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 714; HB 465; p. 1050 This Act provides that the election superintendent or superintendents who conducted a contested primary or election may be named as defendants in an action relating to such contest. The Act also provides that no settlement of an action involving a contested primary or election shall become effective unless all parties to the action have been given an opportunity to object to the settlement and the settlement is approved by the court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-520 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-527.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 567; HB 421; p. 465 This Act provides that a person shall be eligible to vote as an absentee elector if such person is, during the hours the polls are open, required to remain on duty in his or her place of employment for the protection of the health, life, or safety of the public. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-380 and 21-3-280. Effective July 1, 1987. - 33 - TITLE 21 (continued) Act 549; SB 13; p. 417 This Act amends numerous provisions of 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-2 the "Georgia Election Code" and 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-3, the "Municipal Election Code." An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-133 and 21-2-501 recodifies the prohibition against write-in candidates at special and run-off primaries and elections and the provision that no person shall be eligible as a write-in candidate if such person was a candidate at the immediately preceding primary. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-211 increases the minimum per diem compensation of chief registrars and other registrars to $50.00 and $40.00, respectively. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-212 provides that a county officer or employee serving as chief deputy registrar shall be compensated in an amount not less than $200.00 per month. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-381 and 21-3-283 provides that an absentee ballot may be mailed only to the elector's permanent address within the city or county or to the elector's temporary address outside the city or county. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-384 and 21-3-284 provides a procedure for issuance of a second absentee ballot where the first absentee ballot is not received by the elector. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-389 and 21-3-289 eliminates provisions relating to mailing of absentee ballots by special delivery. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-401 and 21-3-312 provides that the registrars may place a master list of all voters in the city or county at some or all of the polling places in the city or county for use by poll workers in assisting electors in locating their proper precinct. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-438, 21-2-494, 21-3-346, and 21-3-404 provides that there shall be counted only those write-in votes which are cast for candidates who have given a proper notice of intent to be a write-in candidate. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 768; HB 185; p. 1360 This Act makes extensive amendments to 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-2 the "Georgia Election Code," and 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-3, the "Georgia Municipal Election Code." 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-5, 21-2-6, and 21-3-3 are amended so as to change provisions relating to judicial review of elections officials' decisions with respect to the qualifications of candidates. 0.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-45 and 21-3-10 are amended so as to provide - 34 - TITLE 21 (continued) that a municipality may authorize the county to perform certain municipal election functions for the municipality. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-131, 21-2-132, 21-2-153, and 21-2-187 are amended so as to change certain dates relating to the qualification of candidates and the holding of political conventions. O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-133 is amended so as to direct the Secretary of State to notify the election superintendent of each affected county of the names of persons who have filed with the Secretary of State notices of intention to be write-in candidates. O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-134 is amended to provide that if the death or disqualification of a candidate nominated for public office would result in there being no candidate for that office on the ballot at the general election, then the vacancy shall be filled by a special primary which shall be open only to the party of the deceased or disqualified candidate. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-193 and 21-2-194 are amended so as to change certain dates relating to preparations for the presidential preference primary. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-228 and 21-3-126 are amended so as to provide that if the last day for registration to vote in a primary or election falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then the registration period shall be extended through the next business day. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-286 and 21-3-188 are amended so as to provide that ballots may be bound together in books of 25 as well as in books of 50 or 100. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-381 and 21-2-381.1, are amended as to increase from 120 to 180 days the period for application for absentee ballots. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-402 and 21-3-311 are amended so as to change the form of voter's certificates. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-438 and 21-3-346 are amended so as to provide that votes cast for deceased, withdrawn, and disqualified candidates shall not be counted. O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-452 and 21-3-362 are amended so as to provide for use of paper ballots by handicapped electors who are unable to vote on a voting machine. 0.C.G.A. Section 21-2-527 is amended to provide that a second primary or election called as a result of an election contest shall be between the same candidates who participated in the original primary or election. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 635; HB 202; p. 787 This Act provides for a uniform municipal election date whereby all municipal elections to fill municipal offices will be held on the Tuesday next - 35 - TITLE 21 (continued) following the first Monday in November in 1993 and biennially thereafter. The Act further provides for transitional and permanent changes in the terms of municipal offices required in order to implement this uniform election date. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 21-3-50 through 21-3-53 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 21-3-60 through 21-3-64. Effective April 3, 1987. Act 664; SB 27; p. 896 This Act makes a number of changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-4, the "Public Officers Recall Act." Among other things, these changes include a requirement that the recall petition must state the specific reason or reasons advanced by the sponsors for the support of the recall, authority for election superintendents to receive evidence and testimony concerning the validity of recall applications and petitions, a prohibition against circulating a recall petition in a location where alcoholic beverages are sold or served, and changes in various time periods. Effective August 31, 1987. Act 566; SB 156; p. 458 This Act makes several changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 21-5, the "Ethics in Government Act." Provisions governing campaign finance regulations and disclosures are made applicable to organizations opposing recall efforts as well as those supporting recall efforts. Provisions governing contributions to public officers are rewritten to apply only to elected officers. Provisions governing disposition of excess contributions are made applicable to organizations seeking to influence recall efforts and other ballot questions. Persons who have left office and unsuccessful candidates are required to file supplemental reports so long as they continue to hold excess contributions. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 776; SB 26; p. 1431 This Act amends the "Ethics in Government Act" by providing that a person who accepts contributions for, makes contributions to, or makes expenditures on behalf of a candidate for state office shall not be required to file a copy of a campaign contribution disclosure report with the local election superintendent. - 36 - TITLE 21 (continued) The Act amends 0.C.G.A. 21-5-31. Effective July 1, 1987. Section Act 355; HE 187; p. 297 This Act makes extensive substantive and editorial changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 21-5, the 1986 "Ethics in Government Act" which became effective March 1, 1987. The 1986 Act requires disclosure of campaign financing and financial interests of public officers and candidates for public office. The definition of "public officers" subject to the Act is expanded to expressly include all elected county officials and all elected municipal officials. The Secretary of State's office is designated to perform ministerial duties for the State Ethics Commission and to accept filings and correspondence for the commission. Changes are made in the types of record keeping and reporting required in connection with campaign finance disclosure. State and local filing officers are directed to forward campaign financing disclosure forms to public officers and candidates for public office. The date of filing of disclosures of financial interests is changed from February 15 to April 15, with the first such reports required by April 15, 1988, and provisions are made for the filing officers to accept such reports in the case of elected county and municipal officers. The list of items required to be included in financial interest disclosures is amended to exclude nonmonetary gifts and honoraria. Effective March 30, 1987. TITLE 24 EVIDENCE Act 747; SB 34; p. 1155 This Act provides that a husband or wife may be compelled to give evidence where his or her spouse is charged with a crime against the person of a minor child, but only with respect to which the specific act for which the defendant is charged. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 24-9-23. Effective July l, 1987. Act 605; HE 297; p. 595 This Act provides for confidentiality and nondisclosure of circulation and similar records of a library which identify the users of library materials. - 37 - TITLE 24 (continued) The Act enacts O.C.G.A. 24-9-46. Effective July l, 1987. Section Act 543; SB 264; p. 404 This Act amends the statute relating to witness fees for law enforcement officers attending criminal proceedings during off-duty hours so that state arson investigators and members of local fire departments are entitled to such witness fees on the same basis as other law enforcement officers. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 24-10-27. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 649; HB 127; p. 834 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 24-10-27 by providing that a law enforcement officer who is subpoenaed to attend civil proceedings as a witness concerning matters related to such law enforcement officer's official duties shall be entitled to a witness fee in the same manner as previously provided for in criminal cases. The cost of such fee is to be borne by the party obtaining the subpoena. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 25 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Act 688; SB 10; p. 989 This Act requires that smoke detectors must be installed in all new residential construction, except in counties and municipalities which have not adopted building codes. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-40. Effective July l, 1987. Act 521; HB 686; p. 373 This Act amends the "Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act" so as to include within the definition of "firefighters" subject to the Act any person who is employed full time as a public safety officer by any municipal, county, or state government employing three or more public safety officers and who has responsibilities which include preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and enforcing ordinances and state laws. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 25-4-2. Effective April 2, 1987. - 38 - TITLE 26 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Act 739; SB 289; p. 1131 This Act changes provisions relating to substitution of generic drugs by pharmacists in the filling of prescriptions. The Act eliminates the two-line prescription form and provides that substitution of a generic drug is permitted unless the prescribing practitioner includes, in his or her own handwriting, the words "brand necessary" in the body of the prescription. The Act also changes the definition of the term "pharmaceutically equivalent" as used in determining what drugs may be substituted. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 26-4-80 and 26-4-83. Effective October 1, 1987. TITLE 27 GAME AND FISH Act 161; SB 107; p. 179 This Act increases the amounts charged by the Department of Natural Resources for hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits and increases the amounts retained by license agents from license, permit, and stamp sales. The Act declares an intention to fund the acquisition, improvement, and management of public wildlife management and fishing areas through such fee increases. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 27-1-4, 27-1-33, 27-2-2, and 27-2-23. Effective Aprill, 1987. Act 510; HB 326; p. 357 This Act authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to establish a "Waterfowl Stamp Fund" and to deposit in the fund all moneys paid to the department as royalties from and voluntary purchases of the state's official waterfowl stamp, the amounts in the fund to be held separate from the general treasury and carried forward from year to year. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-1-6. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 517; HB 451; p. 365 This Act provides that no fishing license shall be required of any Florida resident who is more than 65 years of age, to the extent that a reciprocal provision exists under Florida law for - 39 - TITLE 27 (continued) Georgia residents who are more years of age. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. 27-2-4.1. Effective July l, 1987. than 65 Section Act 570; HB 456; p. 469 This Act provides for the licensing and regulation of the trapping and selling of live foxes, the operation of commercial fox hunting preserves, and the business of breeding foxes for sale. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-22.l and amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-23. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 632; HB 1010; p. 663 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-19 so as to change the grounds for issuance of a permit to import wildlife so that such a permit may be issued only if the Department of Natural Resources determines that the issuance of the permit is in the best interest of the wildlife in the state. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-23 so as to provide that if the commissioner of natural resources determines that any adjoining state has a nonresident commercial fishing license fee which substantially exceeds the comparable amount charged by Georgia to that state, then the commissioner may increase the nonresident commercial fishing license fee charged to residents of that state to an amount equal to the fee charged by that state to residents of Georgia. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 587; HB 6; p. 536 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-29 by authorizing the commissioner of natural resources to designate certain days as free fishing days during which residents may fish without obtaining a fishing license. Effective July l, 1987. Act 584; HB 655; p. 530 This Act directs the Board of Natural Resources to establish by regulation a specified number of days for each county in the state on which it shall be lawful to hunt "antlerless or either-sex" deer. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 27-3-44. Effective April 1, 1987. - 40 - TITLE 27 (continued) Act 668; SB 206; p. 908 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 26-2-312, relating to licensure of wholesale fish dealers by the Department of Agriculture. The Act provides that as of July l, 1988, the license fee for a nonresident or alien wholesale fish dealer shall be increased from $50.00 to $500.00, unless the dealer is a resident of a state which has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture to limit the fees which such state charges to Georgia residents. The Act also provides that a resident who produces fish and other seafood which he or she sells at retail or wholesale is exempt from any license fee. The Act further repeals O.C.G.A. Section 27-4-74.1, relating to licensure by the Department of Natural Resources of food fish dealers. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 28 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Act 711; HB 387; p. 1046 This Act changes provisions relating to management audits and financial audits of the legislative branch of government by providing that the Legislative Services Committee is authorized to contract for such audits. The Act also provides that upon the request of a member of the General Assembly, a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Legislative Services Committee shall be sent to such member. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-4-2. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 513; HB 378; p. 360 This Act changes the procedure for the selection of the legislative counsel so that the legislative counsel is elected by the Legislative Services Committee, with a majority vote of the total membership of the committee necessary for such election. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 28-4-4. Effective April 2, 1987. - 41 - TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD Act 642; SB 187; p. 814 This Act authorizes the State Board of Workers' Compensation to appoint a guardian for an incapacitated adult who is entitled to workers' compensation benefits and does not have a court appointed guardian. The authority of a guardian appointed by the board is limited to the administration of workers' compensation benefits and the settlement of workers' compensation claims. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 29-5-1. Effective July l, 1987. Act 541; SB 236; p. 401 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 29-5-13, relating to compensation and expenses concerning guardianship hearings, by increasing from $25.00 to $75.00 the maximum fee to be paid to examining physicians, examining psychologists, and attorneys appointed to represent allegedly incompetent persons. The procedure for application for extra compensation by attorneys is changed so that such procedure is before the judge of the probate court rather than before the judge of superior court and so that the county fiscal agent responsible for payment of any such extra compensation receives notice and an opportunity to be heard with respect to the application for extra compensation. Effective July l, 1987. Act 684; HB 624; p. 979 This Act extensively revises provisions of O.C.G.A. Chapter 29-8, relating to judges of probate courts acting as custodians of funds for minors and insane persons who have no guardian of the property and for missing heirs. The term "insane person" is replaced with the term "incapacitated adult." The service of probate judges as custodians is made discretionary on the part of the judge. The $2,500.00 limit on the amount of funds which may be in the custody of the probate judge on account of any one person is eliminated; and instead the probate judge is directed to increase the amount of his or her official bond or surety if any single custodial account exceeds $2,500.00. The judge of probate court is authorized to order the establishment of a guardianship where encroachment of the funds is necessary and in other appropriate cases. New provisions are added for the turning over of funds to - 42 - TITLE 29 (continued) the Department of Revenue upon the expiration of the reason for the custodianship. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 30 HANDICAPPED PERSONS Act 775; HB 797; p. 1425 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 30-3, relating to standards for access to and use of governmental and public buildings by physically handicapped persons, so as to conform the standards of said Code chapter to those of 1986 version of the American National Standards Institute specifications. The Act also requires handicapped passenger van accessibility for parking lots for more than 40 vehicles. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 31 HEALTH Act 534; SB 180; p. 393 This Act directs physicians and health and social agencies to report to the Department of Human Resources certain information with respect to handicapped newborn persons who are deaf or blind or have a serious congenital defect as defined by the department. This reporting system is to be for the purpose of providing such persons with referral and other services provided by state agencies and other organizations. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 31-1-3 .1. Effective when funded. Act 162; HB 344; p. 185 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-3-2, relating to membership of county boards of health, by providing that another person may serve in place of having a physician member if there are fewer than four physicians actively practicing in the county or if there is no physician actively practicing in the county who is willing and able to serve. Effective March 9, 1987. Act 603; HB 255; p. 573 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-6-70, relating to periodic reports of health care information by hospitals to the Health Planning Agency, so as to provide that such reports shall be made - 43 - TITLE 31 (continued) on an annual rather than a semiannual basis. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 728; HB 462; p. 1091 This Act provides that neither a medical facility nor a medical practitioner shall prohibit a person from providing a blood donor or blood donors to furnish blood needed by such person in previously scheduled surgery or medical treatment. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-7-14. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 628; HB 839; p. 656 This Act adds rehabilitation suppliers registered with the State Board of Workers' Compensation to the list of professional health care providers entitled to confidentiality and immunity from liability in the process of peer review of quality and efficiency of services. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-7-131. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 795; HB 707; p. 1494 This Act directs each hospital and ambulatory surgical center to provide for the review of professional practices in the hospital or center for the purpose of reducing morbidity and mortality and for the improvement of the care of patients. The Act provides that such review may be carried out by a peer review committee and provides for civil and criminal immunity for participation in review procedures. The Act also provides that Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the 0.C.G.A., relating to hospital care for nonresident indigents, shall not be binding on hospitals after July l, 1987, unless funded by the General Assembly. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-7-14, amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-7-132, and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 31-8-37. Effective April 20, 1987. Act 576; HB 558; p. 480 This Act amends the law relating to licensing of boxing matches so as to make the law applicable to kickboxing and karate matches. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 31-31-1. Effective July 1, 1987. - 44 - TITLE 31 (continued) Act 488; HB 18; p. 322 This Act changes provisions relating to the revocation of living wills for the withholding of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in the event of a terminal medical condition. The Act provides that a written or oral revocation of a living will must, in order to be effective, clearly express an intention to revoke a living will as opposed to a will or wills relating to the disposition of property after death. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 31-32-5. Effective April 2, 1987. TITLE 32 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Act 532; SB 160; p. 390 This Act provides that, subject to certain limitations, an employee of the Department of Transportation who is injured in the line of duty by an act of external violence, accident, or injury shall be entitled to his or her regular compensation for the period of time that the employee is physically unable to perform the duties of his or her employment. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 32-2-7. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 705; SB 368; p. 1030 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 32-6-24 so as to provide that the Department of Transportation may designate roads, streets, and highways upon which certain vehicles more than 60 feet in length may operate. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 548; SB 357; p. 414 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 32-6-24 so as to provide that the Department of Transportation may designate roads, streets, and highways upon which certain vehicles more than 60 feet in length may operate. The Act also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 32-6-26 so as to provide that certain vehicles in excess of certain weight limits may make pickups and deliveries on any public road of a county road system. Effective April 2, 1987. - 45 - TITLE 32 (continued) Act 655; HB 445; p. 846 This Act authorizes the commissioner of transportation to issue permits for oversized and overweight vehicles not exceeding 65 feet in length transporting boats on roads not a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 32-6-28. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 33 INSURANCE Act 712; HB 422; p. 1047 This Act provides that homeowner's insurance policies and personal automobile insurance policiPs must be written in simplified form and contain readable language which complies with the standards specified by the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-3-25. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable to policies issued on or after July 1, 1988. Act 669; SB 218; p. 911 This Act provides that the Commissioner of Insurance shall establish maximum amounts for insurers' modifications of premium rates established for classifications of risks. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-9-4. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 660; HB 508; p. 870 This Act makes several changes with respect to insurance rate making and regulation. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 33-9-8 authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to take certain actions if the Commissioner determines that a lack of availability or lack of competition exists with respect to property or casualty insurance, such authorized actions including the prior approval of rates and the establishment of a plan for equitable apportionment of risks among insurers. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 33-9-21 provides that rates, rating plans, rating systems, and underwriting rules must be filed at least 45 days prior to their effective dates and authorizes and directs the Commissioner to order an examination of - 46 - TITLE 33 (continued) an insurer when a filing will result in a specified level of overall rate increase. A new O.C.G.A. Section 33-9-28.l authorizes the Commissioner to assess the costs of regulatory hearings against the parties to such hearings. A new Code Section 33-9-41 authorizes the Commissioner to undertake a study evaluating the effects of civil law changes adopted at the 1987 session of the General Assembly. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 531; HB 954; p. 389 This Act authorizes publicly owned corporations to procure life and health insurance upon their employees in whom they have an insurable interest. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-6. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 788; HB 836; p. 1466 This Act enacts a new O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-44.l which specifies procedures for an insurer's cancellation of insurance coverage at the request of the insured and makes conforming amendments to 0.C.G.A. Sections 33-24-44, 33-24-45, 33-24-46, and 33-24-47. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-47 so as to provide that an insurer's notice of an increase in premium which exceeds 15 percent must indicate the dollar amount of the increase. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 716; HB 582; p. 1054 This Act regulates the conduct of foreign and alien insurers conducting in this state a direct response life or health insurance business whereby there is no face-to-face contact between the insured and an agent or other representative of the insurer. Such insurers are required to maintain a registered agent for service of process in the state, maintain an office in the state, and accept collect telephone calls from or provide toll free telephone service to their policyholders. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 33-24-52. Effective July l, 1987. Act 756; HB 553; p. 1333 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-27-1, relating to group life insurance requirements, so as to increase from $40,000.00 to $75,000.00 - 47 - TITLE 33 (continued) the maximum allowable amount of insurance on the life of a debtor. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 792; SB 361; p. 1486 This Act eliminates the requirement that certain group life insurance policies and group health insurance policies may be issued only if at least 75 percent of the persons eligible to participate therein elect to do so. The Act also reduces the initial number of participants required for certain such plans from five to two. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 33-27-1, 33-29-18, and 33-30-1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 735; HB 726; p. 1116 This Act amends the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" by providing that, for purposes of no fault insurance, the "operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle" does not include the repair, service, or maintenance of a vehicle by any person acting within the course of his or her employment in any business on the premises of such business unless such person is actually driving the vehicle. Also excluded from the "operation, maintenance, or use" of a vehicle is the loading or unloading of the vehicle by any person acting within the course of his employment in any business. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-34-2. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 777; SB 31; p. 1433 This Act amends the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that insurers may make no fault coverages for medical expenses and lost income available on a deductible basis, at the option of the insured and at a reduced price. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 33-34-4 and 33-34-9. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 591; HB 70; p. 542 This Act extensively revises provisions relating to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance. Motor vehicle liability insurance policies are required to be issued for a minimum term of six months and advance payment for the first 60 days of coverage is required. The criminal provisions governing failure to carry required - 48 - TITLE 33 (continued) insurance coverage are substantially revised, as are the administrative provisions governing insurers' notices of cancellations, owners' proof of replacement coverage after cancellation, and suspension of driver's licenses and motor vehicle registrations for violations. Deposit of a driver's license in lieu of bail is permitted for insurance citations as well as other traffic citations. Law enforcement officers are authorized to remove from operation motor vehicles determined to be in operation without the required coverage. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-34 and 0.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-11, 31-11-33, and 40-6-206. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 592; HB 72; p. 553 This Act requires the operator of a motorcycle to keep proof or evidence of the required minimum insurance coverage in his or her immediate possession or on the motorcycle at all times when such person is operating the motorcycle. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 33-34-14. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 661; SB 306; p. 875 This Act authorizes and regulates the formation and operation in Georgia of risk retention groups for the spreading of liability exposure among group members and purchasing groups for the purchase of liability insurance on a group basis, in conformity with the federal Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-40. Effective April 7, 1987. TITLE 34 LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Act 748; SB 41; p. 1156 This Act provides that it shall be unlawful for an employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize an employee because the employee is absent from his or her employment for the purpose of attending a judicial proceeding in response to a subpoena, summons for jury duty, or other court order or process which requires the attendance of the employee at the judicial proceedings. An employer's violation creates a civil cause of action and also is punishable as - 49 - TITLE 34 (continued) contempt of court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. 34-1-3 and 15-1-4. Effective July 1, 1987. Sections Act 696; SB 190; p. 1007 This Act authorizes the Commissioner of Labor, with the approval of the State Properties Commission, to lease or rent and administer any office or other space which is in the custody of but is not occupied by the Department of Labor. Any funds derived from such activities may be retained by the commissioner for the purpose of maintenance of such space. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-2-5. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 87; HB 11; p. 139 This Act amends the "Employment Security Law" by changing the amount of certain employment security contributions and providing for a new administrative assessment on the wages of certain employers. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-121 and 34-8-122 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-100 through 34-8-115. Effective February 27, 1987. Act 555; SB 75; p. 435 This Act amends the "Employment Security Law" by increasing the amount of weekly benefits and providing that certain persons who are discharged from employment for cause shall be disqualified from receiving benefits until they have again been employed for certain periods of time. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 34-8-153 and 34-8-158. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 709; HB 342; p. 1038 This Act provides that the elected members of a county governing authority shall be employees of the county for purposes of the workers' compensation law. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-1. Effective April 14, 1987. - 50 - TITLE 34 (continued) Act 732; HB 557; p. 1110 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-1 so as to exclude from the operation of the workers' compensation law independent contractors who have written contracts as such and who buy and resell products, provide agricultural services, or otherwise qualify as independent contractors. The Act also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-151 so as to provide that trade associations and professional associations may cover their own employees under group self-insurance funds for workers' compensation established by their members. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 639; SB 132; p. 806 This Act makes several changes in the workers' compensation law. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-13 provides for the termination of dependency of a partial dependent at age 65 or after 400 weeks of benefits. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-103 reduces the period of time for appeal to the State Board of Workers' Compensation from 30 days to 20 days; and an amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-105 reduces the period of time for appeal to superior court from 30 days to 20 days. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-131 provides that a workers' compensation insurer must maintain an office or agent in the state for the handling of claims. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-203 provides that the employer's liability for medical costs shall be limited to prevailing costs in the state rather than in the community. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-221 provides that income benefits must be paid in cash or by negotiable instrument drawn on a Georgia depository, if the claimant's address of record is in Georgia, unless otherwise authorized by the board. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 771; HB 245; p. 1397 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-151 so as to provide that municipal authorities, commissions, and boards may participate in municipal group self-insurance funds for workers' compensation. The Act also amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-161 so as to provide that the excess loss funding program of a group self-insurance fund for workers' compensation may consist of excess insurance, self-funding, or any other funding program acceptable to the Commissioner of Insurance. - 51 - TITLE 34 (continued) Effective April 17, 1987. Act 535; SB 188; p. 396 This Act provides that the authority of guardians appointed by the State Board of Workers' Compensation for minor and legally incompetent claimants shall extend to the settlement of workers' compensation claims as well as the administration of workers' compensation benefits. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-226. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 790; SB 133; p. 1474 This Act extensively revises the workers' compensation law with respect to occupational diseases. Among the changes made are the elimination of the specific listing of occupational diseases and a new general definition of the term "occupational disease," changes in periods of limitations, and changes in medical review procedures. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 34-9-280 et seq. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable to occupational diseases not previously diagnosed before that date. Act 646; SB 312; p. 820 This Act provides that the workers' compensation Subsequent Injury Trust Fund shall reimburse only those indemnity, medical, or rehabilitation expenses which an employer or insurer was legally obligated to pay to an employee or claimant. The Act also provides that the fund shall reimburse such expenses at a rate not exceeding the usual and customary rate and provides a procedure for review by the State Board of Workers' Compensation of disputed medical and rehabilitation expenses. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 34-9-360. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 767; HB 132; p. 1349 This Act makes several changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 34-11, the "Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act." Effective July 1, 1987. - 52 - TITLE 35 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Act 485; HB 294; p. 317 This Act provides that unmarked pursuit vehicles taken out of service by the Georgia State Patrol shall be made available to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. The Act also authorizes the establishment of a security police force within the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 35-2-57 and 35-5-7. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 741; HB 416; p. 1141 This Act redefines the term "retired peace officer" as used in Code Chapter 35-8, relating to certification and employment of peace officers, by providing that such term shall include law enforcement officers retired from service with the United States government. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 35-8-2. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Act 715; HB 521; p. 1051 This Act enacts a new O.C.G.A. Section 36-5-22.1 which sets out the jurisdiction of county governing authorities with respect to the control of county property, the levying of taxes, the establishment of roads and bridges, and certain other enumerated matters. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-37-6, relating to the sale of municipal property by sealed bids or auction, so as to provide that said Code section shall not apply in the case of property which is no longer needed for public road purposes and which is disposed of pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 32-7-4. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 791; SB 208; p. 1482 This Act eliminates from numerous parts of the O.C.G.A. provisions referring to probate judges acting as county governing authorities. The term "county governing authority" as used in the O.C.G.A. is redefined to include only boards of county commissioners, sole county commissioners, and governing authorities of consolidated governments. - 53 - TITLE 36 (continued) The term "governing authority" is substituted for references to boards of commissioners in certain statutes. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 1-3-3, 15-9-13, 36-1-5, 36-5-21, and 36-5-22; repeals O.C.G.A. Sections 36-5-1 through 36-5-8; and enacts 0.C.G.A. Sections 15-9-30.l, 15-9-30.2, and 36-5-22.1. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 730; HB 538; p. 1100 This Act provides that where a county governing authority has prior to March l, 1987, approved and recommended the sale of a tract of real property containing less than 20,000 square feet, such sale may be carried out by a negotiated private sale. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 36-9-3. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 622; HB 606; p. 641 This Act provides an exception to the bidding requirements for county public works contracts in the case of public works necessitated by an emergency. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 36-10-4. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 654; HB 338; p. 843 This Act increases the maximum amount which may be collected as a law library fee in civil actions from $2.00 to $3.00 and provides that proceeds of law library fees may be used to establish libraries for the judges of superior court of the judicial circuit in which the fees are collected. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. 36-15-7 and 36-15-9. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 160; HB 184; p. 178 This Act provides that in the event that all seats on the governing authority of a municipality are vacant, the election superintendent of the county shall have the authority to call for a special election to fill the vacant offices and to conduct, or to appoint a municipal election superintendent to conduct, such special election. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 36-30-13. Effective July 1, 1987. - 54 - TITLE 36 (continued) Act 786; HB 289; p. 1462 This Act grants to municipal courts jurisdiction to try and dispose of first offense violations of Code Section 3-3-23, relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to underage persons and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by underage persons. The Act provides for fines and forfeitures in such cases to be retained by the municipal corporation and grants to the defendant in such a case the right to have the case transferred upon request to the court having general misdemeanor jurisdiction in the county. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 36-32-9. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 746; HB 265; p. 1153 This Act grants to municipal courts jurisdiction to try and dispose of cases in which a person is charged with a first or second offense of theft by shoplifting when the property which was the subject of the offense was valued at $100.00 or less and the offense occurred within the municipality. A defendant in such a case is entitled upon request to have the case transferred to the court having general misdemeanor jurisdiction in the county. The Act provides for punishments which may be imposed, provides for retention of fines and forfeitures by municipalities, and provides for reports to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 36-32-9. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 717; HB 616; p. 1055 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-35-4 by clarifying that prior advertisement is not required in order for a municipal governing authority to act to provide insurance, social security, retirement, insurance, and workers' compensation benefits to the members of the municipal governing authority and their dependents and survivors. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 681; HB 561; p. 967 This Act amends the "Redevelopment Powers Law" by adding certain areas to the listing of the types of areas subject to the law. The areas added are those which are substantially underutilized and those whose development is impaired by airport and - 55 - TITLE 36 (continued) related transportation noise and environmental factors. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-44-3. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 530; HB 949; p. 387 This Act provides that permits for disturbing burial places in the course of land development may be granted by the superior courts as well as by county and municipal governing authorities and provides that the fine for unauthorized disturbance of a burial place shall be $1,000.00 per grave disturbed. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-60-6. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 723; HB 953; p. 1067 This Act authorizes a development authority to dispose of any real property for fair market value, regardless of prior development of such property as a project, if the board of directors of the authority determines that such disposition is in the best interest of the authority and that the property can no longer be used advantageously as a project for the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-62-6 and 36-62-7. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 703; SB 336; p. 1021 This Act amends the "Resource Recovery Development Authorites Law" by providing that the sale or disposition of any useful form of energy produced from certain solid waste projects constructed prior to January 1, 1987, shall not be subject to "The Georgia Cogeneration Act of 1979." The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-63-11. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 505; HB 178; p. 349 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-81-7, relating to required local government audit reports, by providing that a local government which had expenditures of less than $100,000.00 in its most recently ended fiscal year may prepare an annual financial report rather than having the otherwise required biennial audit. Effective April 2, 1987. - 56 - TITLE 36 (continued) Act 580; HB 619; p. 486 This Act creates the "Georgia Allocation System" whereby the Department of Community Affairs will allocate among the governmental units or other authorities in the state having authority to issue private activity bonds the state ceiling imposed under federal law on the state-wide issuance of such bonds. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 36-82-180 et seq. Effective January l, 1988. Act 496; HB 45; p. 334 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 36-82-7 by providing that the proceeds of bonds issued by local governments and other entities may be placed for investment and reinvestment in the local government investment pool created under O.C.G.A. Chapter 36-83. Effer.tive April 2, 1987. Act 784; HB 246; p. 1454 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Chapter 36-85, relating to county and municipal interlocal risk management agencies. The Act provides that the excess loss funding program of an interlocal risk management agency may consist of excess insurance, self-funding, or any other funding program acceptable to the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act also replaces the term "public liability" with the term "general liability," changes provisions relating to nonwaiver of sovereign immunity, and makes other changes. Effective April 17, 1987. TITLE 37 MENTAL HEALTH Act 637; SB 24; p. 797 This Act makes extensive changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 37-3, relating to examination and treatment of mentally ill persons, and O.C.G.A. Chapter 37-7, relating to examination and treatment of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers. O.C.G.A. Sections 37-3-81.1 and 37-7-81.1 are amended so as to change provisions relating to disposition of certain outpatients after hearings. O.C.G.A. Sections 37-3-82 and 37-7-82 are amended so as to change provisions relating to procedures to be followed when a person undergoing involuntary outpatient treatment is determined to be in need of - 57 - TITLE 37 (continued) hospitalization or fails to comply with the outpatient treatment plan. O.C.G.A. Sections 37-3-91 and 37-7-91 are amended so as to change provisions relating to discharge from facilities of persons meeting outpatient care criteria. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 37-8-53 so as to extend to July l, 1989, the effective date of O.C.G.A. Chapter 37-8, relating to comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication. Effective April 3, 1987. TITLE 38 MILITARY AFFAIRS Act 752; HB 402; p. 1299 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 38-2-279 by increasing from 15 to 18 the number of days per year or per continuous absence for which a public officer or employee may be paid while on military duty. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 40 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Act l; HB 105; p. 1 This Act decreases from $25.00 to $15.00 the penalty for late registration of a motor vehicle in those counties which use the staggered tag system of registration. The Act also provides that in such counties the April registration period shall begin on April 1 and end on May 1. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-20.1. Effective January 30, 1987. Act 627; HB 811; p. 655 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-28 so as to provide that the governing authority of a county may authorize the tag agent of the county to process motor vehicle registrations by mail without charging the $1.00 fee otherwise applicable to mail registrations. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-3-4 so as to exclude off-road vehicles from the operation of the motor vehicle certificate of title law. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 676; HB 160; p. 949 This Act makes several changes in the law relating to registration of motor vehicles. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-20 provides that failure to register a vehicle as required by law - 58 - 1 l TITLE 40 (continued) shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.00. 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29 is amended to provide that bicentennial license plates may not be renewed after the tag year 1989. A new O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-75.2 authorizes the state revenue commissioner to issue special annual license plates for utility trailers owned by persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the business of leasing or renting out such trailers. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 40-2-114 provides that it shall be a misdemeanor punishable by stated fines to knowingly make any false statement in an application for registration of a motor vehicle. Effective July l, 1987. Act 497; HB 63; p. 337 This Act 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 founding of Georgia Southwestern College. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. 40-2-29.16. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 498; HB 67; p. 339 This Act 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 founding of Agnes Scott College. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.16 Effective July l, 1987. Act 629; HB 873; p. 658 This Act 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 founding of Augusta College or Paine College. The Act also provides that if the renewal or revalidation of any special license plate issued to commemorate any college or university is authorized for any period after December 31, 1989, then each such special plate shall be eligible for such renewal or revalidation upon request of the college or university commemorated. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 40-2-29.17, 40-2-29.18, and 40-2-29.01. Effective July 1, 1987. - 59 - TITLE 40 (continued) Act 630; HB 874; p. 660 This Act 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 founding of the Medical College of Georgia. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 40-2-29.18. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 616; HB 380; p. 626 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-3-35.1 and 40-3-35.2 so as to transfer the responsibility for the inspection of rebuilt, salvaged, and restored motor vehicles from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the state revenue commissioner. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-159 so as to increase the fee charged by motor vehicle emission inspections to not less than $7.50 and not more than $10.00. The portion of such fee remitted to the state is increased from 25 to 50, and one-half of such fee is dedicated to the governing authorities of the counties wherein such inspections are conducted. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 533; SB 173; p. 392 This Act provides that in counties having a population of 300,000 or less, the 25 fee paid by the Department of Public Safety to court clerks for forwarding reports of traffic convictions shall, if the clerk is compensated in whole or in part on a salary basis, be the property of the county or municipality operating the court, unless expressly provided otherwise by local law. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-53. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 793; SB 92; p. 1489 This Act provides that the report of a law enforcement officer with respect to a motorist's refusal to submit to a chemical test for determining the alcohol or chemical content of his or her blood must be submitted to the Department of Public Safety within ten days after the date of the motorist's arrest. Any report not transmitted within such ten-day period shall be filed by the department for record - 60 - TITLE 40 (continued) purposes only and the department shall not act to suspend the motorist's license. If a report is timely submitted, any period of suspension begins to run only after all administrative hearings and appeals have been exhausted. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 40-5-55. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 552; SB 45; p. 431 This Act increases to $50.00 the maximum fee which may be charged by driver improvement clinics for alcohol and drug courses, defensive driving courses, and other courses and programs. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-83. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 725; HB 266; p. 1082 This Act makes several changes in the laws relating to serious traffic offenses and the suspension of drivers' licenses. O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-54, relating to mandatory suspension of drivers' licenses for certain offenses, is amended to provide that upon conviction of such an offense the sentencing court may give notice to the defendant of the suspension of his or her driver's license. O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators, is amended so as to make the listing of offenses covered by the habitual violator law conform to the listing of offenses in O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-54 for which driver's license suspension is mandatory. O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-58 is further amended to provide that, in addition to the existing administrative procedures for declaring a person to be a habitual violator, a sentencing court or prosecutor may declare a defendant to be a habitual violator. O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension of drivers' licenses, is amended to make the periods of suspension for the offense of serious injury by vehicle conform to the periods of suspension for the offense of homicide by vehicle. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 40-5-86, relating to reduction of points assessed for traffic offenses, provides that points may be removed from a driver's record for completion of an alcohol or drug course as well as for completion of a defensive driving course and provides that the number of points removed shall be seven points rather than three. Effective July 1, 1987. - 61 - TITLE 40 (continued) Act 514; HB 399; p. 361 This Act provides that trucks with more than six wheels shall be restricted to the two right-hand lanes on roads having three or more lanes in the same direction and shall, except when passing or turning left, be restricted to the right-hand lane on roads with two lanes in the same direction. The Act also provides that on roads having two or more lanes in the same direction, no person shall continue to operate a vehicle in the left-hand lane at less than the maximum speed limit after such person knows or should know that he or she is being overtaken in such lane, except when such person is preparing to turn left. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-53 and amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-184. Effective July l, 1987. Act 779; SB 266; p. 1439 This Act amends the "Handicapped Parking Law" by specifying a new official authorized sign for designation of handicapped parking places and provides for continued use of existing signs and pavement markings for their normal lives. The Act also provides for fines against property owners who are required to provide handicapped parking places but fail to do so. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 40-6-221 and 40-6-225. Effective July l, 1987. Act 665; SB 77; p. 904 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, by providing that certain prior offenses shall be treated as prior violations of said Code section for purposes of applying the provisions of O.C.G.A. Chapter 40-6. The offenses included are violations of similar federal laws, violations of local ordinances adopting the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-391, and violations of previously or currently existing similar laws of Georgia or any other state. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 493; HB 30; p. 329 This Act places restrictions upon the withdrawal of a waiver of jury trial in a traffic offense pending in a probate or municipal court. The Act provides that no waiver of a trial by jury may be withdrawn when the waiver was interposed - 62 - TITLE 40 (continued) for the purpose of delay and provides that no waiver may be withdrawn after the commencement of the trial or the filing of motions on behalf of the defendant, except with the approval of the court. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 40-13-23. Effective July 1, 1987. TITLE 41 NUISANCES Act 693; SB 101; p. 999 This Act provides that no publicly owned cultural facility shall become a nuisance, either public or private, solely as a result of changed conditions in or around such cultural facility, if such cultural facility has been in use for one year or more. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 41-1-8. Effective April 14, 1987. TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS Act 782; HB 92; p. 1446 This Act provides that if an inmate of a penal institution injures or contacts a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, fireman, emergency medical technician, or other person 111 such a manner as to present a possible threat of transmission of a communicable disease, then the warden, jailer, or other appropriate official may take all reasonable steps to determine whether the inmate has a communicable disease. A superior court procedure to authorize the use of force is provided for cases in which an inmate refuses to cooperate in the appropriate medical procedures. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 42-1-6. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 565; SB 146; p. 457 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-2-3 so as to increase the quorum of the Board of Corrections from five members to eight members. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 500; HB 131; p. 342 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-4-2 by providing that the oath of a county jailer shall be taken before the sheriff, rather than before the judge of probate court, and shall be filed in the records of the sheriff's office. Effective July 1, 1987. - 63 - l TITLE 42 (continued) Act 608; HB 17; p. 611 This Act provides that it shall be a misdemeanor for a jail inmate to possess any alcoholic beverage. The Act also provides felony punishment for a jail inmate who possesses a gun, a pistol, or any other dangerous weapon, a controlled substance, a dangerous drug, or marijuana. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 42-4-13. Effective July l, 1987. Act 563; SB 143; p. 454 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 42-5-35 so as to provide that the commissioner of corrections or his designee may authorize persons employed by the Department of Corrections to assist local law enforcement authorities in preserving order and peace when so requested by such local authorities. Effective July l, 1987. Act 562; SB 142; p. 452 This Act amends the "State-Wide Probation Act" so as to provide that any overpayment of fines, restitution, or other moneys owed as a condition or probation shall not be refunded to the probationer if the amount of such overpayment is less than $5.00. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 42-8-33. Effective July l, 1987. Act 626; HB 800; p. 654 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-35.1, relating to the condition of probation known as special alternative incarceration, by providing that a trial judge may specify such a condition in any probated sentence of not less than one year, rather than only in probated sentences of not less than one year nor more than five years. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 564; SB 144; p. 455 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 42-8-36 by providing that when the running of a probated sentence is tolled because the probationer fails to report to his or her probation supervisor or cannot be found in the county, the sentence shall begin to run again when the probationer is taken into custody or is otherwise available to the court. - 64 - TITLE 42 (continued) The Act also provides that any officer authorized by law to issue warrants may return the warrant for an absconded probationer showing non est inventus. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 550; SB 39; p. 428 This Act provides that to the extent that funds are appropriated by the General Assembly, the costs of medical services may be included in the reimbursement paid by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to counties for costs of incarceration of persons arrested pursuant to warrants of the board. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 42-9-49. Effective April 2, 1987. TITLE 43 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Act 606; HB 300; p. 596 This Act makes several changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-6 relating to licensing and regulation of auctioneers. The Act includes new provisions for registration of companies engaged in the business of auctioning, changes provisions relating to reciprocal licensure, and revokes an exemption for certain persons auctioning farm equipment and farm lands sold through livestock auctions. The Act also provides that local governments shall not be prohibited from regulating or licensing auctioneers but may license only auctioneers who have been licensed at the state level. Effective July l, 1987. Act 568; HB 433; p. 467 This Act changes the qualifications for licensure as a master's social worker by eliminating the experience requirement. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-7A-12. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 726; HB 269; p. 1089 This Act provides that cosmetology services may be performed by a licensed cosmetologist in a client's residence, a nursing home, or a hospital when the client for reasons of ill health, infirmity, or other physical disability is unable to go to the licensed beauty shop or salon. - 65 - TITLE 43 (continued) The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 43-10-18.3. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 674; HB 125; p. 932 This Act makes extensive changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-11, relating to licensure and regulation of the practice of dentistry. Among these changes are changes relating to the use of anesthesia, changes in the qualifications for licensure as a dentist, a requirement that dentists must be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, changes in the licensure and scope of practice of dental hygienists, and new provisions for the licensure of dental assistants. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 744; HB 38; p. 1149 This Act makes several changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-llA, relating to licensing and regulation of dietitians and dietetic counselors. Effective April 16, 1987. Act 682; HB 605; p. 968 This Act makes a number of changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-17, relating to regulation of charitable fund raising and professional fund raisers. Among these changes are the elimination of the registration of solicitors employed by professional fund raisers, the granting of increased enforcement authority to the administrator of the "Fair Business Practice Act" and the Secretary of State, and the elimination of the requirement that a certain percentage of funds raised must be devoted to charitable activities. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 542; SB 239; p. 403 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-18-41, relating to qualifications for licensure as an embalmer or funeral director, by providing that an apprentice registered as such prior to July l, 1985, may serve as an apprentice only until July 1, 1994, and not thereafter. Effective July l, 1987. Act 607; HB 383; p. 603 This Act makes a number of changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-19, relating to the licensing and regulation of geologists - 66 - 1 1 TITLE 43 (continued) and the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists and extends to July 1, 1993, the "sunset" or termination date of the board. Effective June 30, 1987. Act 509; HB 310; p. 355 This Act changes the membership of the State Board for the Certification of Librarians and extends the "sunset" or termination date of the board to July 1, 1993. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-24-2 and 43-24-7. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 545; SB 286; p. 407 This Act enacts a new O.C.G.A. Section 43-34-29.1 which authorizes the Composite Board of State Medical Examiners to issue, in its discretion, a teacher's license to a licensed physician from another state or a foreign country for the sole purpose of teaching or demonstrating medicine in a board approved medical college or affiliated clinic in Georgia. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 43-34-37 so as to direct the board to investigate a licensee's fitness to practice medicine if the board is notified by an insurer of a medical malpractice judgment or settlement in excess of $100,006.00 against the licensee or is so notified of a third or subsequent malpractice judgment or settlement against the licensee. The Act further requires a licensee to notify the board of any settlement involving the licensee and relating to the practice of medicine in excess of $20,000.00. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 520; HB 583; p. 370 This Act changes the educational requirements for licensure as a polygraph examiner and extends to July 1, 1993, the "sunset" or termination date of the State Board of Polygraph Examiners. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 43-36-6 and 43-36-22. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 772; HB 493; p. 1400 This Act makes numerous changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 43-38, relating to the licensing and regulation of private detectives and security agencies and extends to July 1, 1993, the "sunset" or - 67 - TITLE 43 (continued) termination date of the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. Effective July l, 1987. Act 501; HB 135; p. 343 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 43-39-8 so as to change the educational requirements for a license to practice psychology. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 174; HB 108; p. 252 This Act makes several changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-40, relating to licensure and regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons. The Act changes provisions relating to continuing education requirements, licensure of nonreside~ts, and reciprocal licensure agreements. The Act changes provisions relating to the requirement that salespersons and associate brokers involved in transactions as owners or principals must deposit funds into trust accounts. The Act further authorizes the Georgia Real Estate Commission to impose administrative fines. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 729; HB 515; p. 1093 This Act makes a number of changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 43-41, relating to recreation leaders, the practice of therapeutic recreation, and the State Board of Recreation Examiners. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 724; HB 258; p. 1072 This Act extensively revises 0.C.G.A. 43-44, relating to regulation and licensing of speech pathologists and audiologists and reconstitutes the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 519; HB 576; p. 369 This Act eliminates the requirement that rules of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers must be mailed to licensed used car dealers 30 days before the rules become effective. The Act also provides that training seminars for used car dealers are to be approved by the board rather than conducted by the board. - 68 - TITLE 43 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. 43-47-6 and 43-47-8. Effective July 1, 1987. Sections TITLE 44 PROPERTY Act 780; SB 282; p. 1442 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 44-1-13, relating to authorization to tow improperly parked vehicles. The Act amends a clause which formerly provided that in municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more, towing was authorized from an area other than an interior parking lot only if access to the area was blocked off after the regular activity thereon was concluded for the day. The Act removes the population feature and makes this provision applicable to all municipalities other than consolidated city-county governments; and the Act also provides that the property may be posted in lieu of blocking the access thereto. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 731; HB 541; p. 1101 This Act makes several changes with respect to anatomical gifts. Organ procurement agencies are added to the listing of facilities for the storage of human bodies or parts thereof. All such facilities are, subject to certain limitations, directed to give preference to potential recipients of anatomical donations who are residents of the state. There is created a new Advisory Board on Anatomical Gift Procurement to consult with and advise the Department of Human Resources. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 44-5-142, 44-5-143, and 44-5-143.1 and enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 44-5-149 and 44-5-150. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 653; HB 291; p. 842 This Act provides for the effect of a writ of possession to property upon which the tenant has placed a mobile home, manufactured home, trailer, or other type of transportable housing. The Act provides that if the tenant does not move such housing within ten days after a final order is entered, then the landlord is entitled to have the housing moved from the property at the expense of the tenant by a licensed motor common carrier. The carrier is given a lien upon the housing for moving fees and - 69 - TITLE 44 (continued) storage expenses. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. 44-7-59. Effective July 1, 1987. Section Act 590; HB 69; p. 541 This Act amends the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" by providing that all intangible personal property held for or on behalf of an owner who was a client of a county department of family and children services shall be presumed to be abandoned when such property remains unclaimed for more than five years. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 44-12-199. Effective July l, 1987. Act 528; HB 835; p. 382 This Act provides that persons tailoring, altering, or repairing clothing, goode, wearing apparel, shoes, carpets, rugs, or other such articles shall have a lien thereon for the agreed price or value of their services, in the same manner as previously provided for laundries and dyers. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 44-14-450 through 44-14-456. Effective July l, 1987. Act 704; SB 366; p. 1023 This Act revises the procedures for foreclosure of security interests in personal property and also provides for the filing of liens created pursuant to the federal "Superfund" legislation. The Act provides that the petition for a writ of possession shall be made by affidavit. The Act provides that the summons shall direct the defendant to file an oral or written answer within seven days of service rather than setting a hearing date on which the defendant must appear and answer; and the Act specifies a statutory form for summons. The Act provides for subsequent issuance of a writ by default if the defendant fails to answer or a subsequent hearing if the defendant does answer; and the Act includes a suggested form for an order directing the defendant or person in possession to turn the property foreclosed on over to the sheriff, marshal, or constable. The Act provides that liens imposed pursuant to Section 107 of Title I of the federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 shall be filed in the office of the clerk of superior court. - 70 - TITLE 44 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 44-14-230 through 44-14-237 and 44-14-517. Effective April 14, 1987, with respect to "Superfund" liens and otherwise effective July l, 1987. TITLE 45 PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Act 760; SB 104; p. 1334 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-8-12, which requires public depositories to give bond or pledge securities in lieu of bond, so as to provide that a depository may deduct the face amount of its direct loans from deposits of a public body before being required to secure such deposits. Effective July l, 1987. Act 666; SB 105; p. 905 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-8-12 so as to provide that the amount of the surety bond or pledged securities of a public depository holding public funds shall be equal to at least 110 percent of the public funds being secured, after the deduction of the amount of deposit insurance in effect. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 691; SB 47; p. 993 This Act provides that liability insurance and reimbursement provided for state officers and employees may include coverage for legal fees and other expenses incurred in the successful defense of proceedings before a professional licensing board or other similar body. The Act also provides for the furnishing of counsel to officers in proceedings before professional licensing boards. In addition the Act provides that a law enforcement officer who is directing or escorting a funeral procession, whether such service is provided while on duty or not, shall enjoy the same immunities from liability as the officer possesses while in the performance of other official duties. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-9-1 and 45-15-70 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-9-3.1. Effective July l, 1987. - 71 - TITLE 45 (continued) Act 647; HB 10; p. 822 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 45-9-80 et seq., relating to indemnification for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The indemnification program is expanded to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were permanently disabled in the line of duty at any time subsequent to January l, 1973, and also to include publicly employed emergency medical technicians who were or are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty at any time subsequent to January 1, 1977. Effective July l, 1987. Act 656; SB 268; p. 848 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-10-25, which provides exceptions to the prohibition against public officials and employees transacting business with the state, by providing an exception for any transaction involving the lease for the purpose of small business and economic development of laboratory and research facilities owned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Effective April 7, 1987. Act 553; SB 57; p. 432 This Act directs the Secretary of State to publish annually a directory of state and county officials and the Georgia congressional delegation. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-13-27. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 617; HB 452; p. 630 This Act authorizes simultaneous service by the same person in the office of coroner and the office of mayor of a municipality having a population of 5,000 or less. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 45-16-1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 596; HB 133; p. 559 This Act provides that records concerning the death of a person on file at any hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility in this state shall be available to a coroner of another state if such person was injured in the county of such coroner in such other state or - 72 - TITLE 45 (continued) if such records are the subject of a subpoena issued by the coroner of another state. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-16-10. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 499; HB 94; p. 340 This Act adds an additional coroner to the membership of the Georgia Coroner's Training Council, increases the quorum of the council, and provides for the Georgia Police Academy to establish a curriculum advisory committee to provide information beneficial to the development of training courses. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 45-16-62 and 45-16-64. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 733; HB 618; p. 1113 This Act provides that neither the signature of a notary public documenting a notarial act nor a notary public's certification of a copy of a document shall constitute evidence to show that the notary public had knowledge of the contents of the document so signed or certified. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-17-8. Effective July l, 1987. Act 707; HB 193; p. 1035 This Act provides that certain maintenance and food service employees hired on or after July l, 1987, by the Jekyll Island -- State Park Authority shall not become members of the health insurance plan for state employees or the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 45-18-1 and 47-2-313. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 695; SB 145; p. 1005 This Act authorizes continuing participation in the health insurance plan for state employees by certain retiring employees who were formerly employees of county probation systems. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 45-18-7. Effective July 1, 1987. - 73 - TITLE 45 (continued) Act 631; HB 897; p. 662 This Act authorizes the State Personnel Board and the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority to contract with one another for coverage of the employees of the authority and their dependents under the state employees' health insurance plan. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-18-7.2. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 689; SB 14; p. 990 This Act authorizes the State Personnel Board to establish an employee assistance program to assist merit system employees in overcoming persistent problems which jeopardize their effective job performance and provides for the confidentiality of program related records and activities. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 45-20-70. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 46 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Act 727; HB 292; p. 1090 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-1-1 by removing the provision which requires dump trucks and transit mixer vehicles engaged in hauling sand, gravel, dirt, concrete, and similar materials to charge rates no lower than the minimum rates prescribed by the Public Service Commission. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 634; HB 328; p. 745 This Act creates the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia to assist political subdivisions of this state which operate gas distribution systems in the provision and procurement of gas. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 46-4-80 through 46-4-125. Effective April 3, 1987. Act 749; HB 43; p. 1159 This Act extensively regulates the use of equipment for the automatic dialing or selection of telephone numbers and the dissemination of prerecorded messages to the numbers so selected or dialed (ADAD equipment) and provides for licensing and regulation by the Public Service Commission. - 74 - TITLE 46 (continued) The Act enacts O.C.G.A. 46-5-23. Effective June 1, 1987. Section Act 491; HB 21; p. 325 This Act provides that the filing and documentary fees charged to rural telephone cooperatives by the Secretary of State or a clerk of superior court shall be the same as the fees charged to other corporations for like services. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-100. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 620; HB 540; p. 634 This Act extends to July 1, 1988, the "sunset" or termination date of the office of consumers' utility counsel. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 46-10-9. Effective April 2, 1987. TITLE 47 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Act 114; HB 279; p. 146 This Act makes editorial amendments to O.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 March 2, 1987. Act 678; HB 277; p. 959 This Act provides that on and after July 1, 1987, employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be paid by employers rather than by employees, with employers being authorized to reduce the compensation otherwise payable to their employees by a corresponding amount. The Act provides that employee contributions so paid by employers shall be treated as employer contributions in determining federal tax treatment if the Internal Revenue Service or the federal courts rule that such tax treatment is permissible. For purposes of the retirement system law and for purposes of state income taxation, such employee contributions shall be deemed to have been paid by the employee. The Act also provides that certain persons over 60 years of age shall have the right to decline membership in the retirement system and provides that certain members of the retirement system - 75 - TITLE 47 (continued) who become employed by Central State Hospital shall have the option to remain as members of the system. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Sections 47-3-1, 47-3-41, and 47-3-60 and enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 47-3-41.1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 710; HB 355; p. 1040 This Act makes several changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-7, relating to the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund. In addition to making changes relating to eligibility for membership, the Act provides for interest and penalties for failure to return or pay fire insurance premium taxes levied for the support of the pension fund. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 586; HB 677; p. 535 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-21 so as to change the term of office of the member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia who is a retired sheriff. Effective July l, 1987. Act 585; HB 676; p. 534 This Act authorizes the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to invest up to 50 percent, rather than 35 percent, of the assets of the fund in common stocks and equities. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-16-26. Effective July l, 1987. Act 720; HB 722; p. 1062 This bill changes the eligibility for membership in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund by providing that a peace officer or warden or guard, in order to be eligible for membership, must be required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the training requirements of the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act." The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-1. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 571; HB 457; p. 473 This Act authorizes the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to invest up to - 76 - 1 TITLE 47 (continued) 50 percent of the assets of the fund in common stocks and equities. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-23. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 572; HB 459; p. 475 This Act provides that the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund shall receive a portion of each fine collected and each bond forfeited in any case involving the violation of a county ordinance, in the same manner as in cases involving violations of state statutes and municipal ordinances. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 47-17-60. Effective July l, 1987. Act 168; HB 354; p. 240 This Act makes extensive changes in O.C.G.A. Chapter 47-20, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," by revising legislative procedures for the consideration, passage, and determination of fiscal impact of legislation affecting public retirement systems. Effective March 11, 1987. TITLE 48 REVENUE AND TAXATION Act 165; HB 87; p. 191 This Act extensively revises provisions relating to state income and estate taxation. The Act adopts provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, thereby conforming the calculation of state taxable income to federal law and also makes changes in the deductions, exemptions, and credits allowed in computing state taxes. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-1-2 and 0.C.G.A. Chapter 48-7 and also makes conforming amendments to numerous other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Effective March 11, 1987. Act 579; HB 611; p. 485 This Act increases from ten days to 30 days the period of time after approval by the State Board of Equalization within which the state revenue commissioner is directed to notify taxpayers of their ad valorem tax assessments. - 77 - TITLE 48 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-2-18. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 633; HB 188; p. 665 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-3-13 so as to authorize a superior court proceeding to reduce a local tax execution to judgment when an entry of nulla bona has been entered on the execution and the tax collector or tax commissioner has reason to believe that the defendant in fi. fa. may have or come into ownership of assets outside the state. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-3-14 so as to authorize and provide procedures for such actions against nonresident defendants. Effective July l, 1987. Act 318; HB 327; p. 286 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-7.1, relating to preferential ad valorem tax assessment of property devoted to agricultural purposes, by reducing the penalties imposed for the breach of a covenant to maintain preferentially assessed property in agricultural use. The Act also provides that an application for continuation of preferential assessment upon a change in ownership shall be filed on or before the last date for filing tax returns in the year following the year in which the change in ownership occurs. Effective March 26, 1987. Act 713; HB 439; p. 1049 This Act provides that the costs of advertisement of property to be sold at a tax execution shall be an additional cost of the execution to be satisfied voluntarily by the defendant or by levy and sale of the property. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-137.1. Effective July l, 1987. Act 522; HB 698; p. 374 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-147, relating to the use of lock box systems in connection with tax payments to local governing authorities, by authorizing the use of lock box systems in connection with the collection of municipal taxes by a county tax collector or tax commissioner. Effective July 1, 1987. - 78 - TITLE 48 (continued) Act 680; HB 559; p. 965 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-161, relating to issuance and collection of tax executions, by providing that once a levy is made or posted there shall be collected, in addition to any other costs, commissions, interest, and penalties, a levy administration fee. The amount of the fee is the lesser of $250.00 or 5 percent of the delinquent tax, but in no event less than $50.00. Effective July l, 1987. Act 518; HB 461; p. 366 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-183 so as to change the minimum annual salaries of tax collectors and tax commissioners. Effective January 1, 1988. Act 595; HB 121; p. 558 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-314, relating to confidentiality of certain taxpayer records in the possession of county boards of tax assessors. The Act provides that records which consist of materials containing information gathered by personnel of the county board of tax assessors, such as field cards, are not confidential. The Act also provides that failure of the board of tax assessors to make available records which are not confidential shall constitute a misdemeanor. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 683; HB 610; p. 977 This Act provides a 10 percent penalty for the failure of a public utility or airline company to file a timely ad valorem tax return with the state revenue commissioner and eliminates the requirement that the commissioner give notice and make demand to a utility company which fails to file a timely return. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 48-5-513 and 48-5-541 and repeals 0.C.G.A. Section 48-5-522. Effective January 1, 1988. Act 180; HB 724; p. 266 This Act makes several changes with respect to intangible personal property taxation of corporate stock. An amendment to 0.C.G.A. Section 48-6-20 provides that domesticated foreign corporations whose stock is exempt from - 79 - TITLE 48 (continued) taxation shall include foreign corporations which are authorized to transact business in the state and maintain their corporate headquarters in the state. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 48-6-22 provides an exemption from taxation for stock of a foreign corporation which was prior to January 1,1986, a party to a reorganization with a Georgia corporation under the regional interstate banking law. An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 48-6-25 provides that the stock of a foreign subsidiary corporation held by a foreign corporation whose corporate headquarters are in the state will not be deemed to have a taxable situs in the state. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 559; SB 119; p. 444 This Act provides that it shall be a felony for any person to willfully evade or defeat or attempt to evade or defeat any income tax, penalty, or interest in excess of $3,000.00. The punishment provided is one to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000.00 for an individual and a fine of up to $500,000.00 for a corporation. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-5. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 755; HB 479; p. 1322 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 48-8-110 et seq., relating to special purpose county sales and use taxation. The Act provides that a tax may be imposed for any combination of previously authorized purposes, as well as for certain cultural, recreational, and historic facilities, for retiring certain previously incurred bonded debt, and for water and sewer projects in counties having an independent water and sewer district. The Act further provides that no special purpose county sales and use tax may be imposed after the effective date of any future increase in the rate of state sales and use taxation. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 504; HB 162; p. 348 This Act provides that van-type motor vehicles used in transporting passengers in public transportation shall be subject to the same schedule of annual license fees which applies to motor buses. - 80 - TITLE 48 (continued) The Act amends O.C.G.A. 48-10-2. Effective July 1, 1987. Section Act 621; HB 563; p. 635 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-13-51 so as to increase the maximum rate of taxation which a county or municipality may levy upon charges to the public for rooms or accommodations, provided that a certain percentage of the local government's tax receipts is expended for the promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows or for the support of certain convention and trade show facilities. The Act also requires local governments which do not increase their tax rates to continue their existing level of support for such activities. The Act further completely exempts from such taxes the charges for rooms furnished to state and local government officials traveling on official business. Effective April 2, 1987. TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES Act 778; SB 96; p. 1435 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-6, relating to disregard of certain income and assets in calculating eligibility for public assistance, so as to provide that, for purposes of applying the $50.00 child support disregard provided for in Title IV of the federal Social Security Act, social security benefits and veterans' benefits shall not be considered to be child support. The Act enacts a new O.C.G.A. Section 49-4-15.1 which provides for the issuance of administrative subpoenas in instances of alleged fraud by recipients of food stamps and public assistance. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-12 so as to provide that the Department of Human Resources is not authorized to regulate the content of the curriculum of group day-care homes and day-care centers, to require such facilities to post certain emergency telephone numbers, and to specify certain minimum square footages for such facilities. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 774; HB 742; p. 1416 This Act extensively amends O.C.G.A. Section 49-5-60 et seq., relating to criminal records checks of employees of - 81 - TITLE 49 (continued) day-care centers, primarily by eliminating provisions for temporary licenses and by providing that facilities may be licensed and persons may be employed after each employee has applied for a preliminary records check determination, rather than only after a satisfactory preliminary records check determination has been made. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 798; SB 162; p. 1576 This Act creates the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council to provide for the effective coordination of the state's juvenile justice system and in particular to provide a comprehensive plan for the development of community-based alternatives to incarceration for children who have committed delinquent acts. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-130 through 49-5-155. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 50 STATE GOVERNMENT Act 123; HB 662; p. 176 This Act authorizes the commissioner of administrative services to establish a program of liability insurance and self-insurance for state authorities. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-16. Effective March 5, 1987. Act 502; HB 148; p. 345 This Act directs the Department of Community Affairs to establish no later than December 31, 1987, a strategic state-wide rural economic development plan in cooperation with area planning and development commissions, the University System, and other state agencies and departments. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 50-8-8. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 742; SB 191; p. 1142 This Act enacts the "Rural Economic Development Law" which authorizes the Department of Community Affairs to provide funding to area planning and development commissions for studies for proposed major economic development projects. - 82 - TITLE 50 (continued) The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Sections 50-8-120 through 50-8-122. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 721; HB 843; p. 1064 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 50-16-17, relating to the authority of units and instrumentalities of government to seek judicial relief pertaining to property, by providing that said Code section applies only with respect to real property. Effective April 14, 1987. Act 503; HB 154; p. 347 This Act changes provisions relating to the daily expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for citizen members of the State Properties Commission. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 50-16-32. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 623; HB 647; p. 642 This Act amends the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act" so as to provide for the issuance of public debt for purposes of local library facilities and local water and sewerage facilities. The Act also authorizes the investment of the proceeds of bond sales in certain unit trusts and mutual funds. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Sections 50-17-21, 50-17-24, and 50-17-27. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 525; HB 804; p. 377 This Act amends the open records law so as to provide that said law shall not apply to certain trade secrets or to certain proprietary information produced or collected by institutions of higher learning. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 796; HB 226; p. 1497 This Act, the "General Appropriations Act," provides appropriations for the operation of state government for Fiscal Year 1987-88. Effective April 20, 1987. - 83 - TITLE 50 (continued) Act 753; HB 2; p. 1300 This Act amends the 1986-87 "General Appropriations Act" so as to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1986-87. Effective April 17, 1987. Act 46; HB 225; p. 38 This Act amends the 1986-87 "General Appropriations Act" so as to change certain appropriations for Fiscal Year 1986-87. Effective February 24, 1987. Act 577; HB 562; p. 481 This Act provides supplemental appropriations to the Department of Labor pursuant to Section 903 of the federal Social Security Act and the Employment Security Law. Effective April 2, 1987. TITLE 51 TORTS Act 609; HB 29; p. 613 This Act amends Code Section 51-1-11, relating to product liability actions, by providing that the ten-year statute of limitations contained therein shall also apply to an action claiming negligence of a manufacturer as the basis of liability. An exception is provided for actions involving products which cause a disease or birth defect and for actions arising out of conduct manifesting a willful, reckless, or wanton disregard for life or property. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 745; SB 140; p. 1152 This Act provides that a product seller is not liable as a manufacturer in any product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort. The Act enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-11.1. Effective July 1, 1987, and applicable to causes of action arising on or after that date. Act 687; SB 113; p. 986 This Act provides a qualified immunity from civil liability for any person serving with or without compensation as a member, director, or trustee of any - 84 - TITLE 51 (continued) nonprofit, charitable, or eleemosynary institution or organization or of any local governmental agency, board, authority, or entity. The same immunity is provided for officers of such organizations serving without compensation. The Act also provides a qualified immunity from liability for health care providers providing professional services without the expectation of compensation at the request of a hospital, public school, nonprofit institution, or governmental agency. Such organizations requesting, sponsoring, or participating in the provision of such services by health care providers are also granted qualified immunity from liability. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 51-1-20 and enacts O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-29 .1. Effective July l, 1987. Act 648; HB 73; p. 832 This Act provides for qualified immunity from civil and criminal liability for good-faith donors or gleaners of food who provide to charitable or nonprofit organizations food which is apparently fit for human consumption. Qualified immunity is likewise provided for charitable and nonprofit organizations accepting such donations of food apparently fit for human consumption. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 51-1-31. Effective July l, 1987. Act 554; SB 68; p. 433 This Act provides that a person who engages in a criminal act on property owned or leased by a political subdivision of the state and who suffers an injury as a result of said criminal act, which injury is not inflicted by an officer, employee, or agent of the political subdivision, shall not have a cause of action against the political subdivision for the injury sustained. The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 51-1-38. Effective July l, 1987. Act 515; HB 759; p. 363 This Act provides that a medical student who participates in the supervised provision of medical care shall be immune from civil liability for such participation, except for willful or wanton misconduct. - 85 - TITLE 51 (continued) The Act enacts 0.C.G.A. Section 51-1-38. Effective July 1, 1987. Act 672; HB l; p. 915 This Act is titled the "Tort Reform Act of 1987." The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-20 and O.C.G.A. Chapter 51-12 so as to substantially revise provisions relating to tort claims litigation. The Act provides qualified immunity from civil liability for governmental and nonprofit institutions' members, directors, and trustees serving with or without compensation and for governmental and nonprofit institutions' officers serving without compensation. Evidence of compensation and benefits available from other sources is made admissible in a civil action arising from a tortious injury in which special damages are sought. The trier of facts is authorized but not required to consider the availability of such compensation and benefits. The Act restricts the award of punitive damages to actions involving willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression or a total want of care and provides that punitive damages shall be awarded solely to punish or deter a defendant and not as compensation to the plaintiff. The award of punitive damages is further limited by requiring a specific prayer for relief, by providing for a separate phase of trial to determine the amount of punitive damages when such damages are to be awarded, by providing that in product liability cases there may be only one award of punitive damages and that 75 percent of such damages shall be awarded to the state, by limiting punitive damages to a maximum of $250,000.00 in cases which do not involve product liability or a specific intent to cause harm, and by prohibiting punitive damages in cases where the entire injury is to the peace, happiness, or feelings of the plaintiff. The trial court is authorized to order a new trial as to damages, or to condition the grant of a new trial upon any party's refusal to accept an amount of damages determined by the court, if the jury's award of damages is clearly so inadequate or so excessive as to be inconsistent with the preponderance of the evidence. Finally, the Act restricts the doctrine of joint and several liability in cases where the plaintiff is to some degree responsible for the injury, by authorizing the trier of fact to apportion its award of damages among the persons who are liable and whose degree - 86 - TITLE 51 (continued) of fault is greater than that of the plaintiff. The Act becomes effective July 1, 1987, and the applicability of certain provisions is limited to causes of action arising on or after that date. Act 662; SB 2; p. 887 This Act is titled the "Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1987." An amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 9-3-73 changes the provisions applicable to limitation of actions for medical malpractice on behalf of minors and persons who are legally incompetent because of mental retardation or mental illness. Generally these persons are made subject to the periods of limitation and repose applicable to persons who are sui juris, except that a minor who is under the age of five years is subject to a period of limitation expiring two years from the date of the minor's fifth birthday and a period of repose expiring on the minor's tenth birthday. A new O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-9.1 provides that a complaint alleging professional malpractice must be accompanied by the affidavit of a competent expert setting forth specifically at least one negligent act or omission. A new O.C.G.A. Section 51-1-29.1 provides a qualified immunity from civil liability for health care providers providing professional services under certain circumstances and without the expectation of compensation and also provides immunity for organizations requesting or participating in the provision of such services. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 52 WATERS OF THE STATE, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT Act 602; HB 239; p. 567 This Act makes several changes in 0.C.G.A. Chapter 52-7, the "Georgia Boat Safety Act." The amount of damage giving rise to a "reportable boating accident" is increased from $100.00 to $200.00. Changes are made in registration and numbering requirements with respect to exceptions and special provisions for commercial fishing boats and federally documented boats. The exhausts of all boat motors are required to be at or below the water line. A new boating safety zone is established downstream of the dam at Lake Hartwell. The rules of the road for boat traffic are changed to conform with the - 87 - TITLE 52 (continued) provisions of the federal Inland Navigation Rules Act of 1977, as -amended. Effective July l, 1987. TITLE 53 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Act 619; HB 498; p. 632 This Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 53-4-4 so as to provide that an illegitimate child may inherit from or through the child's father if the father executed a sworn statement attesting to the parent-child relationship or if the father signed the birth certificate of the child. Effective July l, 1987. Act 523; HB 729; p. 375 This Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-5-20 by providing that the conveyance or encumbrance of property set aside as year's support for the joint benefit of the surviving spouse and the minor child or children must be approved by the probate judge of the county in which the year's support award was made, rather than the probate judge of the county in which the property is located, in order to be binding upon the child or children and persons claiming through them. Effective July l, 1987. Act 589; HB 55; p. 539 This Act provides that an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence is eligible to be the administrator of an estate. The Act amends O.C.G.A. Section 53-6-23. Effective April 2, 1987. Act 574; HB 497; p. 477 This Act provides than an active member of the State Bar of Georgia who is a resident of the state may be appointed as a county administrator without being a resident of the county. The Act also provides that a county administrator, ex officio county guardian, or assistant county guardian may be paid an annual fee in addition to the commissions otherwise authorized for such service. The amount of any such fee is to be established by agreement of the county governing authority, the judge of the probate court, and the - 88 - TITLE 53 (continued) person serving as administrator, guardian, or assistant guardian. The Act amends 0.C.G.A. Section 53-6-91. Effective July 1, 1987. - 89 - Act Page A Abortions - Parental Notification Act Ad valorem tax - assessments from State Board of Equalization Ad valorem tax preferential assessment of agricultural land Ad valorem tax records; confidential and nonconfidential Ad valorem tax utilities and airlines Additur and remittitur - damages Administrative service - liability insurance for state authorities Administrative services - contracts with Council of Superior Court Judges Administrators - aliens Administrators - county administrators Adoption mother's affidavit not required Agriculture ad valorem tax; preferential assessment Agriculture poultry dealers and markets Agriculture - wholesale fish dealers Agrirama authority employees; health insurance Aid to families with dependent children - administrative subpoenas Aid to families with dependent children - child support disregard Airlines - ad valorem taxes Alcohol and drug courses - driver improvement clinics; fees Alcoholic beverages distilled spirits dealers Alcoholic beverages distilled spirits; municipal licensing Alcoholic beverages Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Alcoholic beverages low alcohol beer and wine Alcoholic beverages minors; municipal courts; jurisdiction Alcoholic beverages - near beer Alcoholic beverages - possession by penal inmates Alcoholic beverages referendums; municipalities Alcoholic beverages - signs Alcoholic beverages - Sunday sales Alcoholics - outpatient treatment Aliens eligibility to be administrators 700 19 579 77 318 78 595 79 683 79 672 86 123 82 613 13 589 88 574 88 690 29 318 78 582 2 668 41 631 74 778 81 778 81 683 79 552 61 614 1 671 1 560 9 598 2 786 55 598 2 608 64 671 1 614 1 527 1 637 57 589 88 - 90 - Act Page Alimony - enforcement Anatomical gifts - regulation Animals - deer hunting Animals - foxes Animals - poultry dealers and markets Animals - wildlife; importing Appeals - Court of Appeals; place of arguments Appeals - from magistrate courts Appropriations - general Appropriations - supplemental; labor department Appropriations - supplementary Appropriations - supplementary Arrest warrants of parole board; county reimbursement Art - cultural facilities; nuisances Art - program for art in state buildings . Articles of incorporation - filing fees Asbestos - removal; licensing Attorney's fees guardianship hearings Attorney's fees - magistrate courts Attorneys - magistrates; limitations on practice of law Attorneys service as county administrators Auctioneers - licensing and regulation Audiologists licensing and regulation Audits - General Assembly Audits - local government Augusta Judicial Circuit - terms Authorities - bond proceeds; investment Authorities - development authorities Authorities Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Authorities - housing authorities Authorities Jekyll Island Authority Authorities - Jekyll Island Authority Authorities Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Authorities liability insurance for state authorities Authorities ordinances of state authorities Authorities private activity bonds; allocation Authorities Private Colleges and Universities Authority Authorities resource recovery development authorities 163 27 731 69 584 40 570 40 582 2 632 40 319 13 697 18 796 83 577 84 46 84 753 84 550 65 693 63 663 5 588 11 679 10 541 42 536 6 551 17 574 88 606 65 724 68 711 41 505 56 169 14 496 57 723 56 631 74 317 5 707 73 736 9 560 9 123 82 561 17 580 57 508 32 703 56 - 91 - Act Page Automated telephone regulation calling - 749 74 B Babies - handicapped; registration Bad checks - civil liability Bad checks criminal offense redefined Bad checks magistrate courts; jurisdiction Bail bonds - forfeiture Banking - bad checks; civil liability Banking bad checks; criminal offense redefined Banking - civil process; reimbursement Banking - credit cards Banking credit life insurance; maximum coverage Banking - credit repair services Banking - financial institutions; amendments Banking - financial services Banking - interest; judgments Banking - notices; publication Banking - public depositories; bonds and pledge of securities Banking - public depositories; bonds and pledge of securities Banking regional interstate banking Banking - regional interstate banking Banking business development - corporations Battery - elderly victim; penalty Battery - new offense created Beer - see alcoholic beverages Blood donors - selection Blue sky - actions; evidence Blue sky actions; statutory amendments Board of regents leasing of laboratories and research facilities Boats boat safety; registration; exhausts Boats - carriers; size and weight limits Boilers and pressure vessels safety regulation Bonds - bail bonds; forfeiture Bonds - private activity bonds; allocation Bonds - proceeds; investment Bonds - state; investment Boxing matches - licensing 534 43 644 10 685 22 706 17 765 25 644 10 685 22 638 2 182 4 756 47 773 22 799 3 799 3 507 4 799 3 760 71 666 71 173 2 799 3 719 2 594 20 698 21 728 44 556 8 686 8 702 31 602 87 655 46 767 52 765 25 580 57 496 57 623 83 576 44 - 92 - Act Page Brunswick Judicial Circuit additional judge Buildings and housing - art in state buildings Buildings and housing - asbestos Buildings and housing dwelling sales and purchases Buildings and housing - elevators, escalators, and lifts Buildings and housing - handicapped access Buildings and housing - housing authorities Buildings and housing - residential finance authority Buildings and housing - smoke detectors Burial places - permits to disturb Business development corporations regulation Businesses - see professions Buying services - regulation 743 13 663 5 679 10 636 7 789 4 775 43 317 5 166 5 688 38 530 56 719 2 766 8 C Campaign finance disclosure - Ethics in Government Act Campaign finance disclosure - Ethics in Government Act Campaign finance disclosure - Ethics in Government Act Capitol disruptive activities prohibited Cemeteries - permits to distrub Charities - fund raising Checks - bad checks; civil liability Child abuse trust fund for prevention Child abuse protocols - counties Child support - enforcement Child support - enforcement; information Children - see minors Children's trust fund - creation Cigarettes - minors Civil practice - writ of possession; transportable housing Civil procedure additur and remittitur Civil procedure - alimony and child support enforcement Civil procedure - attorney's fees; frivolous positions Civil procedure - bad checks Civil procedure - collateral source rule Civil procedure divorce; filing fees 776 36 566 36 355 37 610 23 530 56 682 66 644 10 740 29 722 26 163 27 734 29 740 29 675 24 653 69 672 86 163 27 536 6 644 10 672 86 740 29 - 93 - Act Page Civil procedure divorce; uncontested cases Civil procedure - election contests Civil procedure financial institutions; discovery Civil procedure - findings of fact Civil procedure - joint and several liability Civil procedure judgments; interest Civil procedure - juries; selection Civil procedure - magistrate courts; appeals Civil procedure - magistrate courts; executions Civil procedure - magistrate courts; jurisdiction Civil procedure magistrates; practice as attorneys Ci vi 1 procedure Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1987 Civil procedure motion to set aside a judgment Civil procedure - partnerships Civil procedure postjudgment discovery Civil procedure products liability; limitations Civil procedure products liability; sellers' liability Civil procedure - punitive damages Civil procedure remittitur and additur Civil procedure right of governmental units to judicial remedies Civil procedure securities; actions Civil procedure - securities; actions Ci vi 1 procedure summons; compliance; employment discipline prohibited Civil procedure - witness fees; law enforcement officers Cobb Judicial Circuit - additional judge Code - reviser's bill Code - reviser's bill; elections Code - reviser's bill; retirement Cogeneration Act - resource recovery development authorities Collateral source rule modification Commerce and trade - buying services Commerce and trade Economic Development Council Commerce and trade - gasoline sales; franchises Commerce and trade - gasoline sales; 601 27 714 33 638 2 718 5 672 86 507 4 677 19 697 18 487 18 538 16 551 17 662 87 600 6 781 12 643 6 609 84 745 84 672 86 672 86 721 83 556 8 686 8 748 49 649 38 547 13 3 1 4 32 114 75 703 56 672 86 766 8 490 9 785 8 - 94 - Act Page handicapped persons :ommerce and trade promotional contests :ommerce and trade securities; actions; evidence :ommerce and trade securities; actions; statutory amendments :ommerce and trade - trademarks and service marks :ommon carriers - dump trucks and transit mixer vehicles; rates :ommunicable diseases injury by penal inmate :ommunity affairs department; rural economic development plan :ommunity affairs - private activity bonds; allocation :ommunity affairs - Rural Economic Development Law :ompensation - court clerks; reports of traffic convictions :ompensation - guardianship hearings :ompensation - indemnification; law enforcement officers, firefighters, etc. ::ompensation - probate judges :ompensation public employees; military leave :ompensation - sheriffs :ompensation State Properties Commission :ompensation - superior court clerks :ompensation - superior court judges ::ompensation - tax commissioners and tax collectors :ompensation transportation department employees injured in line of duty .::ompensation - voting registrars :::omputer telephone calling regulation =onservation youth conservation corps ::onsumer protection buying services Consumer protection charitable fund raising ::onsumer protection - credit repair services :onsumer protection direct response insurance :onsumer protection - dwelling sales and purchases :onsumer protection insurance policies; readability ~onsumer protection - insurance rate increases; notice ronsumer protection - insurance rate 787 6 770 7 556 8 686 8 599 8 727 74 782 63 502 82 580 57 742 82 533 60 541 42 647 72 557 15 752 58 557 15 721 83 557 15 492 15 518 79 532 45 549 34 749 74 673 10 766 8 682 66 773 22 716 47 636 7 712 46 788 47 i - 95 - making Consumer protection - promotional contests Consumer's utility counsel termination date Contempt of court employment discipline for court attendance Contracts - bad checks; civil liability Controlled substances abuse by minors; reports Controlled substances abusers; outpatient treatment Controlled substances - crimes Controlled substances - forfeitures; proceeds Coroners eligibility to serve as mayors Coroners Georgia Coroner's Training Council Coroners other states; availability of medical records Corporations - business development corporations Corporations - directors; liability and indemnification Co,porations - filing fees Corporations - filing fees Corporations - intangible taxation Corporations - name reservations Corporations - nonprofit; immunity from liability Corporations nonprofit; immunity from liability Corporations - purchase of life and health insurance on employees Corrections - department employees; law enforcement powers Corrections board - quorum Cosmetologists - licensing and regulation Counties - audits Counties - child abuse protocols Counties - disposal of real property Counties - firefighter standards and training Counties governing authorities; definition Counties - governing authorities; jurisdiction Counties governing authority members; workers' compensation Counties - health boards; membership Counties interlocal risk management agencies Counties - jailers; oath Counties - law libraries Counties - ordinance violations; fees to peace Act Page 660 46 770 7 620 75 748 49 644 10 694 28 637 57 178 25 651 20 617 72 499 73 596 72 719 2 657 11 588 11 783 12 180 79 783 12 672 86 687 84 531 47 563 64 565 63 726 65 505 56 722 26 730 54 521 38 791 53 715 53 709 50 162 43 784 57 500 63 654 54 - 96 - Act Page officers' retirement Counties - probate judges; location of offices Counties - public works contracts Counties - reimbursement for arrests on parole board warrants Counties - special purpose sales tax Court of Appeals arguments away from capital Court of Appeals - senior justices Courts burial places; permits to disturb Courts - Court of Appeals; arguments away from capital Courts - Court of Appeals; senior judges Courts district attorneys; investigators Courts - juries; selection Courts - juries; selection; certain counties Courts Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Courts - juvenile; abortions Courts - juvenile; designated felony acts Courts - juvenile; pretrial detention Courts - law libraries Courts - magistrate; appeals from Courts magistrate; civil jurisdiction Courts - magistrate; clerks Courts - magistrate; executions; fees Courts magistrate; fees to peace officers' retirement system Courts - magistrate; judges; commissions Courts magistrate; judges; firearms in public buildings Courts magistrate; judges; practice as attorneys Courts magistrate; jurisdiction; bad checks Courts - magistrate; jurisdiction; state authority ordinances Courts - magistrate; magistrate pro tern Courts municipal; alcoholic beverage offenses Courts - municipal; shoplifting Courts municipal; traffic cases; withdrawal of jury waiver Courts - probate; chief clerks; powers Courts probate; custodians for minors and incapacitated adults Courts probate; guardianship hearings; fees 572 77 540 16 622 54 550 65 755 80 319 13 319 13 530 56 319 13 319 13 764 20 677 19 797 19 798 82 700 19 699 19 575 18 654 54 697 18 538 16 516 18 487 18 572 77 537 17 511 23 551 17 706 17 561 17 578 18 786 55 746 55 493 62 581 16 684 42 541 42 - 97 - Act Page Courts probate; judges; qualifications 544 15 Courts - probate; judges; salaries 557 15 Courts - probate; jurisdiction 670 16 Courts - probate; location of offices 540 16 Courts - probate; marriage license; fees 740 29 Courts - probate; marriage licenses 546 27 Courts probate; outpatient treatment of mentally ill and substance abusers 637 57 Courts probate; traffic cases; withdrawal of jury waiver 493 62 Courts - probate; year's support 523 88 Courts process; compliance; employment discipline prohibited 748 49 Courts senior justices and appellate judges 319 13 Courts - state; solicitors; firearms in public buildings 511 23 Courts state; solicitors; residence requirement 512 15 Courts superior court judges' council; contracts with state 613 13 Courts - superior; Augusta Circuit 169 14 Courts - superior; Brunswick Circuit 743 13 Courts superior; burial places; disturbing 530 56 Courts superior; clerks; fees; corporate documents 588 11 Courts superior; clerks; fees; divorce actions 740 29 Courts superior; clerks; fees; magistrate court executions 487 18 Courts - superior; clerks; salaries 557 15 Courts - superior; Cobb Circuit 547 13 Courts - superior; Douglas Circuit 2 14 Courts - superior; Griffin Circuit 315 13 Courts - superior; Gwinnett Circuit 495 14 Courts - superior; judges; election 492 15 Courts superior; judges; expense reimbursement 529 15 Courts - superior; judges; law libraries 654 54 Courts superior; Northeastern Circuit 335 14 Courts - superior; Ocmulgee Circuit 329 14 Courts - superior; Ocmulgee Circuit 330 14 Courts - superior; Tallapoosa Circuit 9 14 Courts Supreme Court; number of Justices 489 12 Courts - traffic conviction reports; fees 533; 60 Credit Card and Credit Card Bank Act - enacted 182 4 Credit life insurance maximum coverage 756 47 Credit repair services organizations - 98 - 1 Act Page - prohibited Crimes sexual exploitation of minors Criminal law aggravated child molestation Criminal law bad checks; magistrate courts Criminal law - bad checks; offense redefined Criminal law bail bonds; forfeiture Criminal law battery; elderly victims; penalty Criminal law - battery; new offense Criminal law - child molestations; aggravated Criminal law - controlled substances Criminal law controlled substances; forfeitures; proceeds Criminal law credit repair services Criminal law - cruising Criminal law - custody interference Criminal law demand for speedy trial Criminal law driving under the influence; prior convictions Criminal law driving under the influence; refusal to submit to testing Criminal law - firearms; possession by first offenders Criminal law - firearms; possession during crime Criminal law - income tax evasion Criminal law - indictments; quashed Criminal law injury by inmate; tests for communicable disease Criminal law - inmates; possession of alcohol, controlled substances, or weapons Criminal law interference with custody Criminal law - juries; selection Criminal law - legislative affairs; disruption Criminal law limitations; minor victims Criminal law - littering Criminal law - magistrates; practice as attorneys Criminal law - minors convicted of felonies; commitment Criminal law minors; sexual exploitation Criminal law - minors; tattoos Criminal law - minors; tobacco Criminal law - probation; absence of probationer Criminal law probation; first 773 22 750 24 611 21 706 17 685 22 765 25 594 20 698 21 611 21 178 25 651 20 773 22 650 22 597 21 652 26 665 62 793 60 573 24 615 23 559 80 583 26 782 63 608 64 597 21 677 19 610 23 494 25 641 22 551 17 762 26 750 24 558 21 675 24 564 64 - 99 - offenders Criminal law probation; overpayment of moneys owed as condition of probation Criminal law probation; special alternative incarceration Criminal law shoplifting; municipal courts Criminal law - speedy trial Criminal law - spouse compellable to testify; crime against a minor Criminal law - statutory repeals and amendments; effect Criminal law - terroristic training Criminal law traffic cases; probate or municipal court; jury waivers Criminal law trespass by motor vehicle Criminal law - video movies; ratings Criminal procedure - securities; actions Criminal procedure securities; actions Criminal procedure see criminal law Criminal procedure - witness fees; fire safety personnel Cruising - trespass by motor vehicle Cultural facilities - nuisances Custody criminal interference redefined 573 24 562 64 626 64 746 55 652 26 747 37 175 20 658 24 493 62 650 22 769 22 556 8 686 8 543 38 650 22 693 63 597 21 D Damages - additur and remittitur Damages - joint and several liability Damages - punitive; restrictions Day-care centers employees; criminal records checks Day-care centers - regulation Deer - hunting Defensive driving courses - fees Dentists - licensing and regulation Depositories of public funds - bonds and pledge of securities Depositories of public funds - bonds and pledge of securities Descent and distribution illegitimate children Designated felony acts - juvenile courts Development authorities disposal of property Dietitions licensing and regulation 672 86 672 86 672 86 774 81 778 81 584 40 552 61 674 66 760 71 666 71 619 88 699 19 723 56 744 66 - 100 - Direct response insurance requirements Discovery - financial institutions Discovery - postjudgment Dispossessory proceedings transportable housing Distilled spirits see alcoholic beverages District attorneys - investigators District of Columbia regional interstate banking Divorce - filing fees Divorce - uncontested cases; procedure Doctors - see physicians Domestic relations - adoption Domestic relations alimony and child support enforcement Domestic relations child abuse protocols Domestic relations child abuse; trust fund for prevention Domestic relations - child support enforcement; information Domestic relations custody; criminal interference redefined Domestic relations divorce; evidence in uncontested cases Domestic relations - divorce; filing fees Domestic relations illegitimate children; inheritance Domestic relations marriage licenses Domestic relations marriage licenses; fees Domestic relations minors' substance abuse; reports Domestic relations spouse compellable to testify; crime against minor Domestic relations - wrongful death of a child Douglas Judicial Circuit - terms Driver's licenses - suspension Driving under the influence convictions under ordinances and other laws Driving under the influence refusal to submit to testing; reports Drugs - see controlled substances Dump trucks - rates Act Page 716 47 638 2 643 6 653 69 764 20 173 2 740 29 601 27 690 29 163 27 722 26 740 29 734 29 597 21 601 27 740 29 619 88 546 27 740 29 694 28 747 37 612 28 2 14 725 61 665 62 793 60 727 74 - 101 - Act Page E Economic development Rural Economic Development Law Economic Development Council - abolished Economic development plan community affairs department Education immunization of school children Education - North Georgia College; scholarships Education Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act Education Private Colleges and Universities Authority Education - public school employees; health insurance Education - Quality Basic Education Act; revision Education - student financial assistance Education student financial assistance Education - Teachers Retirement System Education - teachers; tenure rights Education - university system; lease of laboratory and research facilities Education university system; leasing of laboratories and research facilities Education - vocational education Elderly - fishing licenses; Florida residents Elderly victims of battery; penalty Elections - absentee voting Elections - absentee voting Elections - absentee voting Elections - campaign finance disclosure Elections campaign finance disclosure Elections - campaign finance disclosure Elections county services for municipalities Elections - dates for qualifying and conventions Elections - election contests Elections - Ethics in Government Act Elections - Ethics in Government Act Elections - Ethics in Government Act Elections - handicapped vo~ers Elections - municipalities; 742 82 490 9 502 82 486 30 569 32 738 31 508 32 708 30 751 30 526 32 737 31 678 75 701 30 656 72 702 31 604 30 517 39 594 20 549 34 567 33 768 34 355 37 566 36 776 36 768 34 768 34 714 33 355 37 566 36 776 36 768 34 - 102 - Act Page vacancies Elections - no opposed candidate Elections - pauper's affidavits Elections qualifications of candidates; review Elections - qualifying Elections - recall Elections - registrars; compensation Elections - reviser's bill Elections - superior court judges Elections uniform municipal election date Elections - vacant nominations Elections - voter registration Elections - voters' lists; filing Elections - write-in voting Elections - write-in voting Elevators - safety regulation Embalmers - licensing and regulation Emergency medical technicians indemnification for death or disability Emissions inspections - motor vehicles Employee assistance program - merit system Employees' Retirement System Jekyll Island Authority employees Employers - discipline of employees for court attendance Employment Security Law - benefits Employment Security Law contributions and assessments Energy conservation residential finance authority Estate tax - revision Ethics in Government Act - campaign finance disclosure Ethics in Government Act recall campaigns Ethics in Government Act - revision Evidence divorce; uncontested cases Evidence - law enforcement officers; witness fees; civil cases Evidence - law enforcement officers; witness fees; fire safety personnel Evidence library circulation records Evidence - securities; actions Evidence spouse's testimony; crimes against minors Executions - discovery Executions - magistrate courts; fees Executions - tax executions; cost of advertisements Executions tax executions; 160 54 692 33 624 32 768 34 624 32 664 36 549 34 4 32 492 15 635 35 768 34 768 34 506 33 549 34 692 33 789 4 542 66 647 72 616 60 689 74 707 73 748 49 555 so 87 so 166 5 165 77 776 36 566 36 355 37 601 27 649 38 543 38 605 37 556 8 747 37 643 6 487 18 713 78 - 103 - Act Page enforcement Executions - tax executions; administration fee levy 633 78 680 79 F Fair Business Practices Act - buying services Fair Business Practices Act charitable fund raising Fair Business Practices Act dwelling sales and purchases Fair Business Practices Act promotional contests Financial institutions - see banking Findings of fact - civil procedure Fire safety - firefighter standards and training Fire safety - smoke detectors; new construction Firearms crime of possession during commission of crime Firearms possession at public gatherings; exemptions Firearms - possession by first offenders Firearms possession by penal inmates Firefighters - indemnification for death or disability Firemen's Pension Fund - amendments First offenders possession of firearms Fish dealers - wholesale; licensing Fishing commercial fishing licenses; fees Fishing free fishing days designated Fishing - license fees Fishing - licenses; elderly Florida residents Florida - elderly residents; fishing licenses Food - dietitians Food immunity for gleaners or donors Food - wholesale fish dealers Food stamps - fraud; administrative subpoenas Forfeitures - controlled substances; proceeds Foxes trapping, selling, and breeding Franchises - gas stations Frivolous claims - attorney's fees Funeral directors licensing and regulation Funeral processions law enforcement officers; immunity 766 8 682 66 636 7 770 7 718 5 521 38 688 38 615 23 23 573 24 608 64 647 72 710 76 573 24 668 41 632 40 587 40 161 39 517 39 517 39 744 66 648 85 668 41 778 81 651 20 570 40 785 8 536 6 542 66 691 71 - 104 - Act Page G Game and fish - commercial fishing licenses; fees 632 40 Game and fish - fishing licenses; elderly Florida residents 517 39 Game and fish - foxes 570 40 Game and fish - free fishing days 587 40 Game and fish - license fees 161 39 Game and fish - waterfowl stamp fund 510 39 Game and fish wholesale fish dealers 668 41 Game and fish - wildlife areas 161 39 Game and fish - wildlife; importing 632 40 Garnishment - partnerships 781 12 Gas Municipal Gas Authority; creation 634 74 Gas stations - franchises 785 8 Gas stations - handicapped persons 787 6 General Assembly - audits 711 41 General Assembly disruptions prohibited 610 23 General Assembly legislative counsel; selection 513 41 General Assembly - retirement bills 168 77 General execution docket magistrate court executions 487 18 Generic drugs - substitution 739 39 Geologists licensing and regulation 607 66 Georgia Allocation System - private activity bonds 580 57 Georgia Bureau of Investigation - inspection of rebuilt and salvage vehicles 616 60 Georgia Council for the Arts - art in public buildings 663 5 Georgia Residential Finance Authority - powers and purposes 166 5 Georgia Youth Conservation Corps - creation 673 10 Gifts - anatomical 731 69 Good Samaritan immunity gleaners or donors of food 648 85 Good Samaritans - hazardous materials 640 10 Grand juries - selection 677 19 Graves - permits to disturb 530 55 Griffin Judicial Circuit additional judge 315 13 Guardian and ward hearings; professionals; fees 541 42 Guardian and ward - probate judges as custodians for minors and incapacitated adults 684 42 Guardian and ward workers' compensation 535 52 - 105 - Guardian and ward - workers' compensation Gwinnett Judicial Circuit additional judge 642 42 495 14 H Handicapped persons access to public buildings Handicapped persons gasoline purchases Handicapped persons - handicapped parking Handicapped persons registration of handicapped newborn persons Handicapped persons - voting Hazardous materials - Good Samaritan immunity Health - anatomical gifts Health - blood donations Health - county boards; membership Health - dentistry Health - dietitions Health generic drugs; prescriptions Health handicapped newborn persons; registration Health immunity from liability; free health care Health - immunization of school children Health - indigent health care Health - living wills; revocation Health - Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1987 Health medical records; availability to coroners of other states Health - medical students; immunity Health - outpatient treatment of mentally ill and substance abusers Health - peer review; hospitals Health - peer review; rehabilitation suppliers Health - penal inmates; injury by; tests for communicable disease Health physicians; licensing and regulation Health - psychology; licensing and regulation Health rehabilitation suppliers; peer review Health Planning Agency - hospitals; reports Highways multi-lane roads; left lane restrictions Highways - municipalities; disposal of property 775 43 787 6 779 62 534 43 768 34 640 10 731 69 728 44 162 43 674 66 744 66 739 39 534 43 687 84 486 30 795 44 488 45 662 87 596 72 515 85 637 57 795 44 628 44 782 63 545 67 501 68 628 44 603 43 514 62 715 53 - 106 - Highways oversize and overweight vehicles Highways - oversize vehicles Homeowners' insurance - readability Hospitals - blood donors Hospitals - handicapped newborn persons Hospitals - indigent health care Hospitals indigent health care; immunity Hospitals - peer review Hospitals reports to Health Planning Agency Hotel-motel tax - rates; purposes Housing - see buildings and housing Housing authorities - powers Human resources department; administrative subpoenas Hunting - deer Hunting - license fees Hunting - waterfowl stamp fund Husband and wife spouse's testimony; crimes against minors 548 45 705 45 712 46 728 44 534 43 795 44 687 84 795 44 603 43 621 81 317 5 778 81 584 40 161 39 510 39 747 37 Illegitimate children - inheritance Immunization - school children incapacitated adults Income tax - evasion; penalties Income tax - revision Indemnification - corporate directors Indictments - quashed indictments as bar Indigent care immunity from liability Indigent health care - hospitals Insurance - automobile; liability Insurance - automobile; no-fault coverage Insurance automobile; no-fault; deductibles Insurance - automobile; no-fault; deductibles Insurance - automobile; readability Insurance - cancellation at request of insured Insurance - corporations; purchase insurance on employees Insurance direct response insurance; requirements Insurance - Firemen's Pension Fund; premium taxes Insurance group health; participation requirements Insurance group life; maximum coverage on debtors Insurance group life; 619 88 486 30 684 42 559 80 165 77 657 11 583 26 687 84 795 44 591 48 735 48 777 48 777 48 712 46 788 47 531 47 716 47 710 76 792 48 756 47 - 107 - Act Page participation requirements Insurance - health; public school employees Insurance health; purchase by corporations on employees Insurance - health; state employees; agrirama authority Insurance - health; state employees; probation systems Insurance - homeowners; readability Insurance inter local risk management agencies Insurance - liability insurance for state authorities Insurance - liability risk retention Insurance - liability; public officers Insurance life; purchase by corporations on employees Insurance - motorcycles Insurance - plain language in policies Insurance - premium taxes; Fireme11's Pension Fund Insurance - public school employees; health insurance Insurance - rate increases; notice Insurance rate making and regulation Insurance - rates; modifications limited Insurance - readability of policies Insurance - risk retention groups Intangible tax - corporate stock Interest - credit cards Interest - judgments Interference with custody - offense redefined Interlocal risk management agencies - amendments Intoxicating liquor - see alcoholic beverages 792 48 708 30 531 47 631 74 695 73 712 46 784 57 123 82 661 49 691 71 531 47 592 49 712 46 710 76 708 30 788 47 660 46 669 46 712 46 661 49 180 79 182 4 507 4 597 21 784 57 J Jailers - oath Jekyll Island Authority - employees Joint and several liability doctrine modified Judgments - enforcement; discovery Judgments - findings of fact Judgments - interest Judgments - motion to set aside Juries jurors; employment discipline prohibited Juries - selection Juries - selection; certain counties 500 63 707 73 672 86 643 6 718 5 507 4 600 6 748 49 677 19 797 19 - 108 - Juvenile courts - abortions Juvenile courts - designated felony acts Juvenile courts - pretrial detention Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council - creation Juveniles - see minors Act Page 700 19 699 19 575 18 798 82 K Karate - licensing of matches Kickboxing - licensing of matches 576 44 576 44 L Labor - boiler and pressure vessel safety 767 52 Labor - department; lease of space 696 50 Labor - elevators, escalators, and lifts 789 4 Labor employment security; assessments and contributions 87 50 Labor - employment security; benefits 555 50 Labor jury duty or other court attendance 748 49 Labor - supplemental appropriations 577 84 Labor - workers' compensation; amendments 639 51 Labor - workers' compensation; county governing authority members 709 50 Labor - workers' compensation; group self-insurance 771 51 Labor - workers' compensation; group self-insurance 732 51 Labor workers' compensation; guardians 535 52 Labor - workers' compensation; guardians 642 42 Labor workers' compensation; independent contractors 732 51 Labor workers' compensation; occupational disease 790 52 Labor workers' compensation; subsequent injury trust fund 646 52 Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority - powers 560 9 Law enforcement child abuse protocols 722 26 Law enforcement controlled substances; forfeitures; proceeds 651 20 Law enforcement corrections department employees; powers 563 64 Law enforcement district attorneys; investigators 764 20 - 109 - Act Page Law enforcement firefighter standards and training Law enforcement officers conducting funeral processions; immunity Law enforcement officers; indemnification for death or disability Law enforcement peace officer certification; retired federal officers Law enforcement - peace officers' retirement fund; county ordinance violation casesb572 77 Law enforcement peace officers' retirement fund; investments Law enforcement peace officers' retirement fund; membership Law enforcement Police Officer Memorial Day Law enforcement - private detectives and security agencies Law enforcement public safety training center Law enforcement Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; investments Law enforcement Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; members Law enforcement solicitation of equipment and contributions Law enforcement witness fees; arson investigators and firefighters Law enforcement witness fees; civil cases Law enforcement witness fees; 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late penalties License plates - vans; license fees Lie detectors - polygraph examiners Limitations - felonies against minor victims Limitations - medical malpractice Limitations - products liability Littering - fines Living wills - revocation Local government - audits Local government bond proceeds; investment Local government burial places; disturbing Local government child abuse protocols Local government controlled substances; forfeitures; proceeds Local government counties; disposal of real property Local government counties; governing authorities Local government counties; law libraries Local government - counties; public works contracts Local government - county governing authorities; jurisdiction Local government - county governing authority members; workers' compensation Local government county health boards Local government - development authorities Local government firefighter standards and training Local government - hotel-motel tax Local government - housing authorities Local government immunity from liability; 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court reports; fees Motor vehicles - trespass by motor vehicle Motor vehicles - used car dealers; licensing and regulation Motorcycles - insurance Movies - video; ratings Municipal courts alcoholic beverages Municipal courts - shoplifting Municipal courts traffic cases; withdrawal of jury waiver Municipalities - alcoholic beverages Municipalities - audits Municipalities - disposal of road property Municipalities firefighter standards and training Municipalities - governing authority members; employee benefits Municipalities interlocal risk management agencies Municipalities - mayors; eligibility to serve as coroners Municipalities Municipal Gas Authority Municipalities - towing improperly parked motor vehicles Municipalities uniform election date; terms of office Municipalities - vacancies; elections 616 60 780 69 533 60 650 22 519 68 592 49 769 22 786 55 746 55 493 62 671 1 505 56 715 53 521 38 717 55 784 57 617 72 634 74 780 69 635 35 160 54 N Natural resources - asbestos safety Natural resources - boat safety Natural resources commercial fishing licenses; fees Natural resources - deer hunting Natural resources fishing licenses; elderly Florida residents Natural resources - foxes Natural resources free fishing days Natural resources - hazardous materials; Good Samaritan immunity Natural resources hunting and fishing; license fees Natural resources Jekyll Island Authority Natural resources Lake Lanier 679 10 602 87 632 40 584 40 517 39 570 40 587 40 640 10 161 39 736 9 - 115 - Islands Development Authority Natural resources motor vehicle emission inspections Natural resources - waterfowl stamp fund Natural resources - wholesale fish dealers Natural resources wildlife management areas Natural resources wildlife; importing Natural resources youth conservation corps No-fault insurance - coverage North Georgia College - scholarships Northeastern Judicial Circuit terms Notaries public - not charged with knowledge of contents of documents Nuisances - cultural facilities 560 9 616 60 510 39 668 41 161 39 632 40 673 10 735 48 569 32 335 14 733 73 693 63 0 Occupational disease - workers' compensation Occupations - see professions Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit - terms Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit - terms Official Code of Georgia Annotated - reviser's bill; 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utilities and airlines Revenue - department; inspection of rebuilt and salvage vehicles Revenue - estate tax Revenue - hotel-motel tax Revenue income tax evasion; penalties Revenue - income tax; revision Revenue - intangible tax; corporate stock Revenue lock box systems for collection of local taxes Revenue motor vehicle license fees; vans Revenue - sales tax; special purpose county sales tax Revenue tax collectors and commissioners; salaries Revenue - tax executions; cost of advertisements Revenue tax executions; enforcement Revenue tax executions; levy administration fee Reviser's bill - Code Reviser's bill - elections Reviser's bill - retirement Risk retention groups - liability insurance Roads - see highways Rural Economic Development Law enacted Rural economic development plan - community affairs department Rural telephone cooperatives filing fees s Safety regulation - boats Safety regulation boilers and pressure vessels Salaries - see compensation Sales tax - special purpose county sales tax Scholarships - North Georgia College Scholarships student financial assistance Scholarships - student financial assistance Schools - see education Secretary of State - directory of public officers Secretary of State fees; trademarks and service marks Act Page 595 79 683 79 616 60 165 77 621 81 559 80 165 77 180 79 522 78 504 80 755 80 518 79 713 78 633 78 680 79 3 1 4 32 114 75 661 49 742 82 502 82 491 75 602 87 767 52 755 80 569 32 526 32 737 31 553 72 599 8 - 122 - Act Page ecretary of State - filing fees; corporate documents ,ecretary of State filing fees; corporate documents ;ecretary of State - filing fees; telephone cooperatives :ecurities - actions; evidence ,ecuri ties - actions; statutory amendments ;ecurities - financial institutions; formation :ecurity agencies licensing and regulation :elf-service gas stations - sales to handicapped persons :ervice marks and trademarks filing fees :ervice of process alimony and child support enforcement :heriffs - jailers; oath ~1eriffs - salaries :heriffs' Retirement Fund investments iheriffs' Retirement Fund - members ihoplifting - municipal courts ihopping centers - trespass by motor vehicle ,moke detectors required in new construction ;ocial services administrative subpoenas ;ocial services - alimony and child support enforcement ,ocial services - alimony and child support enforcement; 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fees; magistrate court executions Superior courts - clerks; salaries Superior courts - Cobb Circuit Superior courts district attorneys; investigators Superior courts - Douglas Circuit Superior courts - Griffin Circuit Superior courts - Gwinnett Circuit Superior courts - judges; election Superior courts judges; expense reimbursement Superior courts judges; law libraries Superior courts - judges' council; 511 23 512 15 796 83 577 84 46 84 753 84 663 5 623 83 490 9 711 41 485 53 721 83 494 25 662 87 609 84 175 20 646 52 748 49 527 1 169 14 743 13 530 56 588 11 740 29 487 18 557 15 547 13 764 20 2 14 315 13 495 14 492 15 529 15 654 54 - 124 - l Act Page contracts with state 3uperior courts Northeastern Circuit Superior courts Ocmulgee Circuit Superior courts - Ocmulgee Circuit 3uperior courts - Tallapoosa Circuit 3upreme Court - number of Justices 3upreme Court - senior Justices 613 13 335 14 329 14 330 14 9 14 489 12 319 13 T rallapoosa Judicial Circuit - terms rattoos - minors raxes - see revenue reachers - tenure reachers Retirement System amendments Telephone cooperatives - filing fees Telephone equipment automated dialing; 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fees Traffic driver improvement clinics; fees Traffic driver's licenses; suspension Traffic driving under the influence; prior convictions Traffic driving under the influence; refusal to submit to testing Traffic - handicapped parking Traffic - improper parking; towing Traffic multi-lane roads; left lane restrictions Traffic - oversize and overweight vehicles; boat carriers Traffic oversize and overweight vehicles; certain roads Traffic - ovesize vehicles; certain roads Traffic probate or municipal court; withdrawal of jury waiver Trailers - effect of writ of possession Training center state patrol vehicles; police force Transportation department employees; injury; compensation Trespass by motor vehicle - offense created u 533 60 552 61 725 61 665 62 793 60 779 62 780 69 514 62 655 46 548 45 705 45 493 62 653 69 485 53 532 45 650 22 Unemployment compensation see employment security Uniform Partnership Act - amendments University system - lease of laboratory and research facilities University system leasing of laboratories and research facilities Used car dealers licensing and regulations Usury - credit cards Usury - judgments; interest Utilities - ad valorem taxes Utilities - cogeneration; resource recovery authorities Utilities consumer's utility counsel Utilities - dump trucks and transit mixer vehicles; rates Utilities - Municipal Gas Authority; creation Utilities rural telephone cooperatives; filing fees 781 12 656 72 702 31 519 68 182 4 507 4 683 79 703 56 620 75 727 74 634 74 491 75 - 126 - tilities telephone equipment; automatic dialing; regulation 749 74 V acancies - municipal offices 'ideo movies - ratings 'ocational education - postsecondary ~ting - see elections 160 54 769 22 604 30 w later and sewer facilities - local; state debt authorized laterfowl stamp fund - established lildlife - importing; permits lildlife management areas - fees lills and estates - administrators; aliens /ills and estates - county administrators /ills and estates illegitimate children; inheritance /ills and estates - living wills; revocation vills and estates - probate courts; jurisdiction vills and estates - probate courts; chief clerks /ills and estates - year's support line - see alcoholic beverages vi tnesses fees; arson investigators and firefighters litnesses - fees; law enforcement officers; civil cases litnesses spouse compellable to testify; crimes against minors vorkers' compensation - amendments lorkers' compensation county governing authority members lorkers' compensation group self-insurance; municipalities lorkers' compensation - group self-insurance; trade and professional associations ,orkers' compensation - guardians lorkers' compensation - guardians lorkers' compensation - independent contractors lorkers' compensation - occupational disease 1orkers' compensation rehabilitation suppliers; peer review 1orkers' compensation - subsequent injury trust fund 623 83 510 39 632 40 161 39 589 88 574 88 619 88 488 45 670 16 581 16 523 88 543 38 649 38 747 37 639 51 709 50 771 51 732 51 535 52 642 42 732 51 790 52 628 44 646 52 - 127 - Writ of possession transportable housing Wrongful death - parents' recovery y 653 69 612 28 Year's support conveyance or encumbrance of property set aside Youth conservation corps - creation 523 88 673 10 - 128 -