Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly of the state of Georgia 1963 [volume 1]

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ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1963 19630000 COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE

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PRESS OF LONGINO PORTER, INC. HAPEVILLE, GA.

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Compiler's Note To speed publication, the Acts and Resolutions of the 1963 session, with the exception of the proposed amendments to the Constitution, were sent to the printer in the order in which they were released from the Governor's office. This made only a broad classification possible. General Acts and Resolutions were grouped in one volume beginning at page 1 and running through page 873. The proposed amendments to the Constitution were grouped together beginning at page 661 of Volume One and are followed by a complete index beginning at page 707. This volume is bound separately. Local and special Acts and Resolutions were grouped in one volume beginning on page 2001. There are no intervening pages between 873 and 2000. The index, which is published in full in each volume, covers material included in both volumes. It is in two parts: a broad tabular index which attempts to supply some of the advantages which might have been gained from a more detailed classification, which speed of publication made impossible. This is followed by a regular alphabetical index. ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1963 STATE HIGHWAY BOARD REORGANIZATION ACT. Code 95-1503 Amended. No. 1 (House Bill No. 1). An Act to reorganize the State Highway Board; to define its selection, eligibility, qualifications, powers, compensation, term of office, meetings, and quorum; to provide for its Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary; to create the office of Director of the State Highway Department and define his manner of selection, removal, powers, duties, compensation and disqualification to offer for or hold certain elective offices; to amend an Act creating the offices of State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, approved February 2, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended, so as to accomplish the foregoing; to declare that the Director shall constitute, comprise

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and possess all powers and duties imposed by law or contractual undertaking upon the Georgia State Highway Authority, the Georgia Rural Roads Authority, and the State Toll Bridge Authority; to provide an effective date for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the offices of State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, approved February 2, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended by an Act approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 31), and an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, Vol. I, p. 624), is hereby amended by striking section 4 thereof, as amended, relating to the creating, composition, election and terms of the State Highway Board, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: Section 4. (a) Creation of State Highway Board; powers . There is hereby created a State Highway Board composed of one member to be chosen from each Congressional District of the State in the manner hereinafter provided. Said Board shall be charged with the general control and supervision of the State Highway system of roads and bridges, subject however to such delegation thereof as may by this Act or any other law heretofore existing be given to and vested in the Director of the State Highway Department. Upon the approval of this Act, the existing State Highway Board shall stand abolished. (b) Selection of Board . The initial appointment of members of State Highway Board shall be made by the Governor. The members from the First and Second Districts shall be appointed for terms of five years each commencing from the date of their appointment and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; the members from the Third and Fourth Districts shall be appointed for terms of four years each commencing from the date of their appointment and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; those members from the Fifth and Sixth Districts

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shall be appointed for terms of three years each commencing from the date of their appointment and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; those members from the Seventh and Eighth Districts shall be appointed for terms of two years each commencing from the date of their appointment and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and those members from the Ninth and Tenth Districts shall be appointed for terms of one year each commencing from the date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. All vacancies from any cause in initial terms hereunder shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. Except as hereinafter provided, successors to all members of the State Highway Board, as their respective terms expire, shall be elected by the General Assembly in the manner hereinafter provided. Successors to the initial membership on the Board from the Ninth and Tenth Congressional Districts shall be appointed by the Governor to a five year term commencing from the date of their appointments. The member of the Board from each Congressional District shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate from the counties and senatorial districts, embraced or partly embraced within such Congressional District, meeting in caucus. Said caucus shall be called at the State Capitol by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate within the first ten days of the convening of the General Assembly in regular session. Written notice thereof shall be mailed to members of the General Assembly affected at least four days prior to the date of the caucus, which notice shall state the time, place and purpose of said caucus. Within fifteen days after each such election, the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate shall jointly transmit a certificate of such election to the Secretary of State, who upon receipt thereof shall immediately issue his commission thereon. The first election of members of the State Highway Board by the General Assembly shall be held in 1965, and such election and all elections of members thereafter shall be for terms of five years each and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Elections of members to the board shall be conducted at the regular

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session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office of Board members. In the event any term shall expire during any regular session of the General Assembly, such vacancy shall be filled by the General Assembly then in session in the manner herein provided. All Board members shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. Beginning in 1967 vacancies occurring in the membership of the State Highway Board, when the General Assembly is not in session, shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate from the counties and senatorial districts, embraced or partly embraced within that Congressional District where said vacancy occurred, meeting in caucus in the same manner as that for the selection of Board Members as hereinbefore set out. Said caucus shall appoint a resident of the same district to serve until the next regular session of the General Assembly, at which time the General Assembly shall elect a resident of said district as herein provided to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term. No officer, agent, official or employee of the State, or of any county or municipality thereof, nor any member of the General Assembly, shall be eligible for appointment or election as a Board member hereunder. (c) Meetings, compensation . The State Highway Board shall meet in regular session one day in each month, and at such other special meetings as may be called by the Director of the State Highway Department, or a majority of the members of the Board from time to time. The members of the Board shall carefully study and visit each county within their respective districts to determine the needs for the construction of new roads and streets and the maintenance requirements for those existing facilities. The members of the Board shall receive no salary but shall receive the sum of twenty ($20.00) dollars per day for each day of actual attendance at meetings of the Board and for those days actually spent in studying the road needs of the various counties within their districts, not to exceed four days per year for each county within their respective districts, in addition to actual expenses incurred in connection therewith, and actual cost of transportation to and from the place of meeting by the nearest practical route from their

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homes as well as the mileage expended in visiting said counties, such per diem and expenses to be paid from funds appropriated to the State Highway Department upon presentation of vouchers by members of the Board, approved by the Chairman and signed by the Secretary. (d) Officers of Board; quorum . The Board shall by majority vote of those members present and voting, elect from their number a Chairman and Vice Chairman, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. In like manner, the Board shall also elect a Secretary, who need not necessarily be a member of the Board, and who shall also serve at the pleasure of the Board. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. (e) Director of State Highway Department . There is hereby created the office of Director of the State Highway Department, who shall be the chief administrative officer of the State Highway Department, and who shall possess and exercise all power and authority of the State Highway Board when it is not in regular or called sessions, with full authority to execute contracts and all other undertakings. The Director shall qualify by giving oath and bond with duly licensed corporate surety in the sum of $50,000.00, payable to the Governor and his successors in office, to be approved by the Governor and conditioned to faithfully discharge the duties of his office and to account for all money and property coming into his hands, the premium of such bond to be paid from funds of the State Highway Department. The Director shall be a full-time official of the state, and shall receive as compensation the sum of $22,500.00 per annum payable monthly or semi-monthly, plus actual and necessary expenses for travel, lodging and meals, incurred while engaged in the performance of his duties away from the Capitol. No person who serves as Director of the State Highway Board shall be eligible, except as hereinafter provided, to offer as a candidate in any primary, special or general election for any state or federal elective office, nor to hold any such office, except as hereinafter provided, during the time he serves as Director, and for a period of 12 months after the date he ceases to serve as Director; provided, however, nothing

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contained herein shall prevent the Director from being appointed to any other office, nor disqualify him from running in any election to succeed himself in any office to which he was appointed, nor to hold such office in the event he is elected thereto and otherwise qualifies therefor; provided, however, the Director shall resign as Director of the State Highway Department before accepting any such appointive office. Provided further, no officer, agent, official or employee of the State, or of any county or municipality thereof, nor any member of the General Assembly, shall be eligible for appointment or election as Director hereunder. (f) Director to Constitute Authority . The Director of the State Highway Department shall be deemed to constitute and comprise the Georgia State Highway Authority, created by an Act approved March 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 626), as amended, more particularly as amended by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Vol. I, p. 11), and an Act approved January 18, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, Vol. I, p. 3), and shall also constitute and comprise the Georgia Rural Roads Authority, created by an Act approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 124), as amended, more particularly as amended by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Vol. I, p. 13), and also shall constitute and comprise the State Toll Bridge Authority, created by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 302), as amended, more particularly as amended by an Act approved October 5, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Ex. Sess., p. 31). Said Director shall possess and exercise all powers, duties and authority heretofore or hereafter conferred on said authorities by law or by the terms of any contract, bond, trust indenture or other undertaking entered into by such Authorities or any of them, and wherever reference is made in any law, trust indenture, bond or other document to the Authority, its Chairman, Vice Chairman or members, such reference shall for all purposes be taken and held to be to the Director of the State Highway Department. Nothing in this section or in this Act shall in any way be construed so as to impair in any way any obligation heretofore or hereafter incurred by any such authority.

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(g) Selection of Director; removal . The first Director of the State Highway Department hereunder shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Beginning in 1967 and in subsequent years, said Director shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the Board present and voting, and shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is elected by the Board and qualified; said Director shall be subject to removal by the Board for just cause, after reasonable notice, copy of charges, hearing and opportunity for presentation of evidence. Section 2. Section 5 of said Act, relating to compensation of members of the Board and election of a chairman, is hereby repealed. Compensation. Section 3. Section 6 of said Act, as amended by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 180) and an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, Vol. I, p. 497), relating to powers of the Board, is hereby repealed. Powers. Section 4. Section 4 A of said Act, as amended by an Act approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 648), relating to qualifications of members of the Board to offer or hold elective office is hereby repealed. Other offices. Section 5. Code section 95-1503, relating to the composition of the State Highway Department, is hereby amended by striking said section and substituting in lieu thereof the following: Composition of department. Section 95-1503 . The State Highway Department shall consist of the State Highway Board, the Director of the State Highway Department, and such subordinate employees including the chief engineer and other assistants as may be deemed necessary by the Director. Section 6. Effective Date . This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor and the appointment by him of the new ten-man State Highway Board as provided for in section 1 hereof.

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Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved January 25, 1963. GEORGIA MILITARY FORCES REORGANIZATION ACT AMENDED. No. 2 (House Bill No. 9). An Act to amend an Act known as the Georgia Military Forces Reorganization Act of 1955, approved February 2, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 10), as amended, so as to provide that the Governor's personal staff shall consist of one chief of aides-de-camp, with the rank of brigadier general; to remove the limitations on the appointments of aides-de-camp; to provide that all appointments will be of Army or Air Force; to remove the residence requirement relating to the Adjutant General; to change the eligibility requirement for the Assistant Adjutant General for Army and the Assistant Adjutant General for Air; to change the compensation of the Assistant Adjutant General for Army and the Assistant Adjutant General for Air; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Georgia Military Forces Reorganization Act of 1955, approved February 2, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 10), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 12 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. Personal aides-de-camp . The Governor's personal staff shall consist of one chief of aides-de-camp, with rank of brigadier general; two assistant chiefs of aides-de-camp, with rank of colonel; all other aides-de-camp shall be appointed with the rank of lieutenant colonel; the selection without regard to previous military service, sex,

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or age limit; commissions of all of these officers to expire with expiration of the term of the Governor making the appointment. All appointments will be of Army or Air Force. Officers of the national guard shall be eligible to appointment to any of the places or the offices above provided for, but such appointments shall not vacate or affect their status as commissioned officers in the national guard in which they are serving. The aides-de-camp shall perform such personal and ceremonious duties pertaining to their office as may be required of them by the Governor. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 23 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 23 to read as follows: Section 23. The Adjutant General: eligibility: appointment: compensation: bond . There shall be an Adjutant General of the State who shall be appointed by the Governor for a term concurrent with the term of the Governor appointing him, and who shall serve as such at the pleasure of the Governor. The Adjutant General shall have the rank of a major general. No person shall be eligible to hold the office of Adjutant General unless he holds or has held a commission of at least the rank of field grade or the equivalent in the organized militia of the State, or in the armed forces of the United States, or in a reserve component thereof, and shall have served not less than five years in one or more of such services, and shall be not less than 30 nor more than 60 years of age at the time of his appointment. The Adjutant General shall receive the pay and allowances of a brigadier general as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States. The Governor shall require the Adjutant General to give bond to the State in the sum of $10,000.00 and with good and sufficient security, to be approved by the Governor, faithfully to discharge the duties of his office. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking section 25 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 25 to read as follows:

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Section 25. Assistant Adjutant General; eligibility, appointment, compensation and tenure . The Governor shall appoint an Assistant Adjutant General for Army and an Assistant Adjutant General for Air, to assist the Adjutant General in the discharge and performance of his duties. The Assistant Adjutant General for Army shall be, upon appointment, a federally recognized officer of the army national guard of a field grade rank or above and the Assistant Adjutant General for Air shall be, upon appointment, a federally recognized officer of the air national guard of a field grade rank or above. Each of the said Assistant Adjutants General shall have the rank of brigadier general. Each of said officers shall receive the pay and allowance of a colonel as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Adjutant General, and until his successor is appointed and qualified as provided by law, the Assistant Adjutant General, senior in rank, shall perform the duties required of the Adjutant General in connection with the military division, but he shall perform no duties in connection with the civil defense division as provided by law. Assistant Adjutants General shall hold no other State office and they shall be covered under the merit system of the State. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved January 25, 1963.

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GEORGIA RETAILERS' AND CONSUMERS' SALES AND USE TAX ACT AMENDEDEXEMPT SALES. No. 3 (House Bill No. 4). An Act to amend section 3(c)2 of the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act (Ga. L. 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to exempt the sale of machinery which is used in establishing new, or expanding the productive capacity of existing, plants engaged in manufacturing tangible personal property in this State; to exempt the sale of machinery which is used in establishing new, or expanding the productive capacity of existing, farm units engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this State; to prescribe the qualifications and conditions for said exemptions; to prescribe the extent and manner of obtaining said exemptions, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That section 3(c)2 of the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, as amended, be further amended by adding thereto the following new subparagraphs, to be designated 3(c)2(n) and 3(c)2(o), respectively: (n) (1) The sale of machinery which is used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property when such machinery is incorporated for the first time into a new manufacturing plant located in this State. New manufacturing plants. (2) The sale of machinery which is used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property when such machinery is incorporated, as additional machinery, for the first time into a manufacturing plant presently existing in this State: Provided, the acquisition of such machinery results in a substantial increase in both the employment and the productive capacity of such plant. Expanded manufacturing plants. Any person making a sale of machinery for either of the purposes specified in this sub-paragraph shall collect

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the tax imposed thereon by this Act unless the purchaser furnishes him with a certificate issued by the Commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase such machinery without paying the tax. As a condition precedent to the issuance of such certificate, the Commissioner, in his discretion, may require a good and valid bond with a surety company authorized to do business in this State as surety, or legal securities, in an amount fixed by the Commissioner, conditioned upon payment by the purchaser of all taxes due under this Act in the event it should be determined that such sale failed to meet the requirements of this sub-paragraph. Procedure. (o) (1) The sale of machinery which is used directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when such machinery is incorporated for the first time into a new farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this State. New farms. (2) The sale of machinery which is used directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when such machinery is incorporated, as additional machinery, for the first time into a presently existing farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this State: Provided, The acquisition of such machinery results in a substantial increase in both the employment and the productive capacity of such farm unit. Expanded farms. (3) The sale of machinery which is used directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when such machiney is bought to replace machinery in a presently existing farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this State to the extent that the normal productive capacity of such replacement machinery exceeds the normal productive capacity of the machinery replaced: Provided, the acquisition of such machinery results in a substantial increase in both the employment and the productive capacity of such farm unit. Larger farm machinery. (4) The sale of machinery which is used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property when such machinery is bought to replace machinery in a manufacturing

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plant presently existing in this State to the extent that the normal productive capacity of such replacement machinery exceeds the normal productive capacity of the machinery replaced: Provided, the acquisition of such machinery results in a substantial increase in both the employment and the productive capacity of such plant. Larger manufacturing machinery. Notwithstanding the provisions of this sub-paragraph, any person making a sale for any of the purposes specified herein shall collect the tax imposed thereon by this Act and remit the same to the Commissioner. To obtain the benefits hereof, the purchaser shall file a claim for refund with the Commissioner in the manner authorized by the general law, and, if the Commissioner determines that the requirements of this subparagraph have been met, he is hereby authorized to refund, without interest thereon, such portion of the tax paid by the purchaser as the Commissioner finds to be due under the provisions of this subparagraph. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the amount of tax paid by the purchaser shall be the amount paid the seller as tax less the amount the seller is allowed to retain as compensation for accounting for and remitting the tax. Procedure. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall take effect April 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 12, 1963.

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INCOME TAX1962 ACT ALLOWING CREDITS FOR USE TAXES REPEALED. Code 92-3002, 92-3111 Amended. No. 4 (House Bill No. 3). An Act to repeal an Act of the General Assembly, approved March 7, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 703), defining machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture; providing a credit against income taxes for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase or lease of such machinery; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That the Act of the General Assembly, approved March 7, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 703), entitled An Act to amend Title 92 (`Public Revenue') Division 1 (`Sources of Revenue'), Part IX (`Income Taxes'), as amended to date by further amending section 92-3002 (`Definitions') by adding thereto a definition of `Machinery for New and Expanded Industry or Agriculture'; and by further amending section 92-3111 which deals with credits against income taxes; to provide for a credit against income taxes of any amount paid for machinery for new and expanded industry or agriculture at any time within six (6) years following the year in which payment thereof was made; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes is hereby repealed in its entirety. The repeal of said Act shall not affect the rights of those persons who acquired income tax credits under said Act and who have not exhausted them prior to the date this Act takes effect. Such persons shall have the right to apply these unexhausted credits against their income tax liability in future years on the same basis that they would have if said Act had not been repealed. 1962 Amendment repealed. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall take effect April 1, 1963. Effective date.

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Section 3. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 12, 1963. SEALS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND SENATE. No. 1 (House Resolution No. 27-47). A Resolution. Providing for a Seal for the General Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate; and for other purposes. Whereas, the General Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate take many actions which necessitate the use of a Seal; and Whereas, no provision has ever been made for a Seal for either of the aforesaid sovereign bodies; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that authority is hereby granted for the General Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, each to have a Seal. The Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House are hereby authorized to use the Seal of the General Assembly. The Lieutenant Governor and the Secretary of the Senate are hereby authorized to use the Seal of the Senate. The Speaker of the House and the Clerk of the House are hereby authorized to use the Seal of the House of Representatives. The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to provide three Seals of the General Assembly, placing one in the custody of the Secretary of the Senate, one in the custody of the Clerk of the House, and retaining custody of one. He shall provide two Seals of the Senate, placing one in the custody of the Secretary of

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the Senate, and retaining custody of one. He shall provide two Seals of the House of Representatives, placing one in the custody of the Clerk of the House, and retaining custody of one. Approved February 13, 1963. CURRENT INCOME TAX PAYMENT ACT OF 1960 AMENDEDCORPORATIONS. Code 92-3301 (b), 92-3301 (c) Repealed. No. 5 (House Bill No. 2). An Act to amend the Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 7 et. seq.), so as to require the filing of declarations of estimated income tax by certain corporations; to set forth the time when such declarations must be filed; to require installment payments of the estimated tax set forth in said declarations; to provide that payments of estimated tax shall be allowed as credits against income taxes; to provide for additions to the income tax imposed under Code section 92-3102 for failure by corporations to pay estimated income tax; to prescribe civil and criminal penalties for the enforcement of this Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, approved January 28, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 7 et. seq.), is hereby amended by inserting at the end of section 18 thereof a new section to provide as follows: Section 18A. Declaration of Estimated Income Tax by Corporations. (1) Every domestic and foreign corporation subject to taxation under the provisions of Code section 92-3102, as amended, shall make a declaration of estimated tax for the taxable year if its net income for such taxable year, as defined in Code section 92-3113, as amended, can

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reasonably be expected to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. (2) Estimated Tax. For purposes of this Act the term `estimated tax' means the amount which the corporation estimates as the amount of income tax imposed by section 92-3102 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, less the amount which the corporation estimates as the sum of credits allowable by law against such tax. (3) Contents of Declaration. The declaration shall contain such pertinent information as the State Revenue Commissioner may by forms or regulations prescribe. (4) Amendment of Declaration. A corporation may make amendments of a declaration filed during the taxable year under regulations prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner. (5) Short Taxable Years. A corporation with a taxable year of less than twelve months shall make a declaration in accordance with regulations prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner. Section 2. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of section 19 thereof a new section to provide as follows: Section 19A. Time for Filing Declarations of Estimated Income Tax by Corporations. (1) General Rule. The declaration of estimated tax required of corporations by section 18A of this Act shall be filed on or before the 15th day of the fourth month of the taxable year, except that if the requirements of section 18A are first met after the last day of the third month and before the first day of the sixth month of the taxable year, the declaration shall be filed on or before the 15th day of the sixth month of the taxable year; or after the last day of the fifth month and before the first day of the ninth month of the taxable year, the declaration shall be filed on or before the 15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year; or after the last day of the eighth month of the taxable year, the declaration shall

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be filed on or before the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year. (2) Amendment. An amendment of a declaration may be filed in any interval between installment payment dates prescribed for that taxable year. (3) Extension of Time. The State Revenue Commissioner, or his delegate, may grant a reasonable extension of time, not to exceed thirty days for filing the aforesaid declaration. (4) Short Taxable Years. The application of this Section to taxable years of less than twelve months shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner. Section 3. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of section 20 thereof a new section to provide as follows: Section 20A. Installment Payments of Estimated Tax by Corporations. (1) General. The amount of estimated tax as defined in section 18A with respect to which a declaration is required under section 19A shall be paid as follows: (a) If the declaration is filed on or before the 15th day of the fourth month of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be paid in four equal installments. The first installment shall be paid at the time of the filing of the declaration, the second and third on the 15th day of the sixth month and the 15th day of the ninth month, respectively, of the taxable year and the fourth on the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year. (b) If the declaration is filed after the 15th day of the fourth month and not after the 15th day of the sixth month of the taxable year, and is not required by section 19A to be filed on or before the 15th day of the fourth month of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be paid in three equal installments. The first installment shall be paid at the time of the filing of the declaration, the second on the

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15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year, and the third on the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year. (c) If the declaration is filed after the 15th day of the sixth month and not after the 15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year, and is not required by section 19A to be filed on or before the 15th day of the sixth month of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be paid in two equal installments. The first installment shall be paid at the time of the filing of the declaration, and the second on the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year. (d) If the declaration is filed after the 15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year, and is not required by section 19A to be filed on or before the 15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year, the estimated tax shall be paid in full at the time of the filing of the declaration. (e) If the declaration is filed after the time prescribed in section 19A (including cases in which an extension of time for filing the declaration has been granted): Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this sub-section shall not apply, and there shall be paid at the time of such filing all installments of estimated tax which would have been payable on or before such time if the declaration had been filed within the time prescribed in section 19A, and the remaining installments shall be paid at the times at which, and in the amounts in which, they would have been payable if the declaration had been so filed. (2) Amendments of Declaration. If any amendment of a declaration is filed, the remaining installments, if any, shall be ratably increased or decreased, as the case may be, to reflect the increase or decrease, as the case may be, in the estimated tax by reason of such amendment, and if any amendment is made after the 15th day of the ninth month of the taxable year, any increase in the estimated tax by reason thereof shall be paid at the time of making such amendment.

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(3) Application to Short Taxable Years .The application of this section to taxable years of less than twelve months shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner. (4) Installments Paid in Advance .At the election of the corporation, any installment of the estimated tax may be paid prior to the date prescribed for its payment. Section 4. Said Current Income Tax Act of 1960, is hereby further amended by striking section 21 therefrom in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 21 which shall provide as follows: Section 21. Payments of Estimated Income Tax .Payment of the estimated income tax, or any installment thereof, shall be considered payment on account of the income tax imposed for the taxable year by Code section 92-3101, or, in the case of corporations, by Code section 92-3102. Section 5. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960 is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of section 22 thereof a new section to provide as follows: Section 22A. Failure by corporation to pay estimated income tax. (1) Addition to the tax .In case of any underpayment of estimated tax by a corporation, except as provided in subsection (4), there shall be added to the tax under Code section 92-3102 for the taxable year an amount determined at the rate of 6 percent per annum upon the amount of the underpayment (determined under subsection (2)) for the period of the underpayment (determined under subsection (3)). (2) Amount of underpayment .For purposes of subsection (1), the amount of the underpayment shall be the excess of (a) The amount of the installment which would be required to be paid if the estimated tax were equal to 70

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percent of the tax shown on the return for the taxable year or, if no return was filed, 70 percent of the tax for such year, over (b) The amount, if any, of the installment paid on or before the last date prescribed for payment. (3) Period of underpayment .The period of the underpayment shall run from the date the installment was required to be paid to whichever of the following dates is the earlier (a) The 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year. (b) With respect to any portion of the underpayment, the date on which such portion is paid. For purposes of this paragraph, a payment of estimated tax on the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year shall be considered a payment of any previous underpayment only to the extent such payment exceeds the amount of the installment determined under subsection (2) (a) for the 15th day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year. (4) Exception .Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding subsections, the addition to the tax with respect to any underpayment of any installment shall not be imposed if the total amount of all payments of estimated tax made on or before the last date prescribed for the payment of such installment equals or exceeds the amount which would have been required to be paid on or before such date if the estimated tax were whichever of the following is the lesser (a) The tax shown on the return of the corporation for the preceding taxable year, if a return showing a liability for tax was filed by the corporation for the preceding taxable year and such preceding year was a taxable year of 12 months. (b) An amount equal to the tax computed at the rates applicable to the taxable year but otherwise on the basis

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of the facts shown on the return of the corporation for, and the law applicable to, the preceding taxable year. (c) An amount equal to 70 percent of the tax for the taxable year computed by placing on an annualized basis the taxable income for the months in the taxable year ending before the month in which the installment is required to be paid. For purposes of this sub-paragraph, the taxable income shall be placed on an annualized basis by (i) Multiplying by 12 (or, in the case of a taxable year of less than 12 months, the number of months in the taxable year) the taxable income for the months in the taxable year ending before the month in which the installment is required to be paid, (ii) dividing the resulting amount by the number of months in the taxable year ending before the month in which such installment date falls. (d) Tax computed after application of credits against tax .For purposes of subsections (2) and (4), the term `tax' means the tax imposed by Code section 93-3102 reduced by the credits against such tax allowed by law. (e) Short taxable year .The application of this section to taxable years of less than 12 months shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commissioner. Section 6. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, is hereby further amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 23 therefrom in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (a) and (b) which shall provide as follows: (a) Credit Against Income Tax .The amount of estimated tax paid under this Act for any taxable year shall be allowed as a credit to the taxpayer against such taxpayer's income tax liability under Code Sections 92-3101 or 92-3102 for said taxable year. (b) Underpayment .To the extent that the aforesaid credit, together with other credits allowed by law, is less

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than the amount of the taxpayer's income tax liability for said taxable year, the amount of such underpayment shall be paid on or before the date prescribed by law for filing income tax returns for said taxable year and shall be delinquent and past due after said date. Section 7. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960 is hereby further amended by adding at the end of section 30 thereof a new paragraph (f) of said section 30 to provide as follows: (f) Failure of Corporation to File Declaration of Estimated Tax . If any corporation is required under this Act to file a declaration of estimated tax for any taxable year at any time on or before the 15th day of the succeeding taxable year; and if said corporation shall fail to file any declaration, although such declaration may be otherwise late, prior to the end of the 15th day of such succeeding taxable year; there shall be assessed as a penalty against said corporation an amount equal to 5% of the income tax imposed on said corporation for said taxable year under the provisions of Code section 92-3102; provided, however, that the State Revenue Commissioner shall have the power to waive the penalty provided in this paragraph (f) if it is shown to his satisfaction that such failure to file said declaration is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Section 8. Said Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960, is hereby further amended by adding at the end of section 31 thereof a new paragraph (g) of said section 31 to provide as follows: (g) Willful Failure to File Corporate Declaration or to Pay Estimated Tax on Such Declaration . Any officer, director or employee of any corporation required under this Act, or regulations pursuant thereto, to file any declaration of estimated tax, who shall be willfully responsible for the failure of said corporation to either file said declaration or to pay any installment of estimated tax due thereunder, or both, shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a misdemeanor for each such failure.

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Section 9. Repeal . Sub-sections (b) and (c) of Code section 92-3301, as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, pp. 1005 et. seq.), are hereby repealed, and all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this law are repealed. Section 10. Partial Unconstitutionality . Should any provision of this Act be held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not vitiate the remaining provisions, but all such remaining provisions shall be given full force and effect. Section 11. Effective Date . The first declaration of estimated tax and installment payment thereon shall be due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month of taxable years beginning after December 31, 1962. Approved February 18, 1963. UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AMENDEDSPEED RESTRICTIONS. No. 6 (House Bill No. 10). An Act to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, so as to change the speed restrictions for vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of section 48 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

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(b) Where no special hazards exist that require lower speed for compliance with sub-section (a) of this section, the speed of any vehicle not less than the minimum limits specified in this section or not in excess of the maximum limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized, shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of the maximum limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be unlawful, and unless special hazards exist which require lower speed for compliance with sub-section (a) of this section, any speed less than the minimum limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be unlawful. 1. 35 miles per hour maximum in any business or residence district; 2. 60 miles per hour maximum from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. At other times 50 miles per hour maximum. Speed restrictions. 3. On all highways which comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and having not less than 4 traffic lanes, the minimum speed shall be 40 miles per hour and the maximum speed shall be 70 miles per hour from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. At other times the minimum speed shall be 40 miles per hour and the maximum speed shall be 65 miles per hour. 4. Where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is less than 10,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 55 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is between 10,000 and 16,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 50 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load exceeds 16,000 pounds, the maximum speed shall not exceed 45 miles per hour. This subparagraph shall not apply to buses. Provided that no school bus while transporting school children shall exceed a speed of 40 miles per hour. Provided, however, that buses owned or operated by

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a street railroad or other company engaged in the operation of an urban transit system which are used for the transportation of school children may be operated at speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour provided such speeds are within the maximum speed limits of the municipalities in which such buses are operated. 5. On all highways which comprise a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, and having not less than four traffic lanes, where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is less than 10,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 60 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load in pounds is between 10,000 and 16,000 pounds the maximum speed shall not exceed 55 miles per hour; where the total gross combined weight of trucks or truck-tractors and trailers and load exceeds 16,000 pounds, the maximum speed shall not exceed 50 miles per hour. This subparagraph shall not apply to buses. Provided that no school bus while transporting school children shall exceed a speed of 40 miles per hour. Provided, however, that buses owned or operated by a street railroad or other company engaged in the operation of an urban transit system which are used for the transportation of school children may be operated at speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour provided such speeds are within the maximum speed limits of the municipalities in which such buses are operated. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 18, 1963.

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CONSOLIDATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND SERVICES. No. 7 (Senate Bill No. 6) An Act to authorize the Governor, within Constitutional limitations, to direct and effectuate the consolidation and merger of any one or more departments, agencies, commissions, boards or bureaus of this State, or of any functions thereof; to define when such consolidation or merger shall become permanent and final; to provide for exceptions; to provide for an expiration date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Whereas, it is evident that the need for expanded State services during the next four (4) fiscal years will necessitate the effecting of economies and savings wherever possible in the operation of the State Government; and Whereas, the Governor's Commission for Efficiency and Improvement in Government is being created for the purpose of conducting studies into the organization and operation of the departments and other agencies of the State Government, and make recommendations for the more efficient and economical operation thereof which will call for the need for immediate action upon such recommendations. Now, therefore, be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Governor is hereby authorized, acting within and subject to Constitutional limitations, to direct, effectuate, and take all action necessary to provide for the consolidation and merger of any one or more departments, agencies, boards, bureaus or commissions of State Government, with one or more other departments, agencies, boards, bureaus or commissions of State Government, or in like manner to provide for the consolidation, transfer or merger of the functions of one or more such departments, agencies, boards, bureaus or commissions. Merger of agencies or functions. Section 2. Whenever a consolidation, transfer, or merger is made by the Governor hereunder, he shall submit a report

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thereof to the next regular session of the General Assembly, setting forth the details of such consolidation, transfer, or merger, and the reasons therefor, and no such consolidation, transfer or merger shall become permanent and final unless a resolution approving the same is adopted by the General Assembly at such session. Approval by General Assembly. Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any of the duties, powers, authority or responsibilities, now or hereafter provided by law, of the elected State Officials provided for in the Constitution of this State. Exclusions. Section 4. The provisions of this Act shall expire on December 31, 1966, and this Act shall no longer be of any force and effect after that date, except the provisions of section 2 shall remain in effect until the expiration of the regular session of the General Assembly of 1967, at which time it shall expire. Expiration date. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 18, 1963. MOTOR CONTRACT CARRIERSEXEMPT VEHICLES. Code 68-502 Amended. No. 8 (House Bill No. 37). An Act to amend Code section 68-502, relating to the definition of certain terms and the exclusion of certain motor vehicles from the provisions of law relating to motor contract carriers, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 207), an Act approved February 22, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 179), an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1129), and an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 630), so as to provide that certain motor vehicles engaged exclusively in the transportation of certain materials to be

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used in the construction and maintenance of certain facilities and the cost of transportation therefor is borne by the United States, this State, any county or municipality shall be exempt from the provisions of law relating to motor contract carriers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 68-502, relating to the definition of certain terms and the exclusion of certain motor vehicles from the provisions of law relating to motor contract carriers, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 207), an Act approved February 22, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 179), an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1129), and an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 630), is hereby amended by adding, following subparagraph (7) of subparagraph (c), a new subparagraph to be numbered (8) and to read as follows: (8) Any dump truck or transit mixer vehicle used exclusively in the transportation of sand, gravel, crushed stone, fill dirt, borrow pit materials, plant mix road materials, plant mix concrete, or road base materials, to be used in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of public highways, bridges, airport runways (including adjacent taxi strips and parking areas), or dams, when payment for such transportation is made by the United States, this State, or any county or municipality or other governmental subdivision of this State, or where payment is made by any contractor performing such public work under contract with any such government, and when such truck or vehicle transports such materials for a distance not exceeding fifty (50) miles. Exempt vehicles. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 26, 1963.

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MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ACTAMENDED. No. 13 (House Bill No. 77). An Act to amend an Act known as the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 69), as amended by an Act approved February 16, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 79), so as to require vehicles registered in this State to have certificates of title; to provide for the manner of application for certificates of title; to provide for a final date by which all vehicles shall be titled; to provide that the Commissioner may by regulation exempt and exclude certain vehicles from the provisions of this Act; to provide that the Commissioner shall not renew or register vehicles that have not been titled; to provide for a Board to hear complaints and claims of aggrieved persons; to provide that such methods of handling grievances shall be exclusive; to provide a method of compensating persons damaged in the administration of this Act; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations governing the procedure and establishment of the Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 69), as amended by an Act approved February 16, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 79) is hereby amended by striking section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 6. (a) Except as provided in Section 4, every owner of a vehicle, which is required to be registered in this State by law and for which no certificate of title has been issued by the Commissioner, shall make application to the Commissioner for a certificate of title to the vehicle according to the model of the vehicle. Such application is to be made in the following manner: All 1963 model vehicles and all successive model vehicles thereafter shall have a certificate of title. Provided, that by January 1,

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1969, all model vehicles shall have a certificate of title. Once a vehicle is modeled in such a year as to bring it under the provisions of this Act, such vehicle, which is thereafter required to be registered in this State, shall have a Georgia Certificate of Title. Application for title. (b) The Commissioner may by rule or regulation exempt from the requirements of this Act vehicles owned by non-resident individuals or corporations that are properly titled in the state of such owner's residence where the vehicle is required to be registered in this State because (1) Georgia has no reciprocity agreement on registration and licensing of motor vehicles with the owner's state or (2) the vehicle is used in both inter-state and intra-state transportation. Non-residents. (c) When the owner of a vehicle is required to have a certificate of title, the Commissioner shall not register or renew the registration of such vehicle until such certificate of title has been delivered to the Commissioner with a properly executed registration application. Registration. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 29 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 29. Hearings . The Commissioner shall establish a Board to hear complaints and claims of person aggrieved by the Acts or omissions of the Commissioner or any employee or servant of the Department of Revenue pertaining to the administration of this Act. The Board is authorized to compensate persons, firms or corporations who have been damaged monetarily by the acts or omissions of the Commissioner or any employee of the Department of Revenue in the administration of this Act. Such compensation is to be paid from the appropriations made for the operation of this Act. The procedure herein established for the handling of claims and of complaints and grievances shall be exclusive and these procedures shall apply to all such complaints, grievances and claims whether or not the aggrieved party shall have suffered any monetary damage. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and

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regulations governing the procedure for such hearings, the membership of the Board and the organization thereof. Complaints, etc. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved February 27, 1963. GEORGIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT BOARD. No. 25 (House Bill No. 147). An Act to create the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board; to provide for the composition, powers, duties, and authority of the Board; to create an Advisory Board; to provide for the composition, powers, duties, and authority of the Advisory Board; to provide for expenses for the members of the Board and the Advisory Board; to provide for approval by the Board of real estate loans and commitments, and investments in real estate by the various retirement systems and similar systems; to provide for investigations and the payment of expenses thereof; to provide for applications and application fees; to provide for a limitation on investments by the various retirement systems and similar systems; to provide for the transferral of assets; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to repeal an Act creating the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board, approved March 23, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1154); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board, which shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Each member shall be experienced in

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the fields of real estate loans and security investments. No person shall be eligible to be a member of the Board who holds any public elective office. No member of any Board, by whatever name called, which administers any State retirement system, pension system, annuity and benefit fund or any similar system or fund created by the General Assembly, shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Board. Three (3) members who are present in person at a meeting of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Created. Section 2. There is hereby created an Advisory Board to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board which shall be composed of one (1) member from each of the boards which administer each of the systems or funds affected by the provisions of this Act, who shall not be an elected State official. Each such member of the Advisory Board shall be selected by the Board of the respective system or fund which he represents. Said board shall act only in an advisory capacity to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board and shall have no vote in any matters decided by said Investment Board. The members of the Advisory Board shall have the right to express their views on any matter pending before the said Investment Board, and such views shall be given such consideration as the said Investment Board shall deem advisable. Each member of the Advisory Board shall receive the notice of all meetings of the said Investment Board and shall have the right to attend all meetings of said Investment Board. Each member of the Advisory Board shall also be notified of all actions taken by the said Investment Board. Any expenses incurred by any member of the Advisory Board in connection with services on said Advisory Board shall be paid from the funds of each system or fund which such member represents. Section 3. The Georgia Real Estate Investment Board shall have the following powers, duties and authority: (a) To prevent through the provisions of this Act the loaning or investment of money in real estate loans or real estate loan commitments or real estate investments by any of the State Retirement Systems or State Annuity

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and Benefit Funds, or similar State systems or funds created by the General Assembly of Georgia, in any speculative manner which might endanger the rights and property of the members of said systems and funds. Powers, etc. (b) To receive, approve, disapprove, or reject any and all applications for loans on real estate or commitments for loans on real estate or real estate investments to be made by any State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia. (c) To approve, disapprove, and pass upon the financial soundness and advisability of any and all real estate loans or real estate loan commitments or real estate investments, to be made by or for any State Retirement System or State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia. (d) To investigate, study, examine, analyze, and compile information and reports relating to the financial soundness and advisability of making any and all real estate loans or real estate loan commitments or real estate investments, to be made by any State Retirement Systems, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia. (e) To make such investigation as the Board may deem necessary to determine whether or not a commitment for a real estate loan or a real estate loan or a real estate investment shall be made by any State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia. (f) To make and promulgate rules and regulations, and to do and perform all things necessary or convenient in their discretion to carry out the powers, duties, and responsibilities conferred by this Act, and to carry out the provisions of this Act. (g) To make and prescribe forms and procedure to obtain information from any person, firm or corporation making

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an application for a real estate loan or a real estate loan commitment or real estate investment from any of the said systems or funds, in order to determine the financial soundness and advisability of such applicant being approved or disapproved for a real estate loan or investment by said systems and funds. (h) To appoint and employ competent personnel, experienced in the fields of real estate finance and real estate loans as in its judgment is necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and the business of the Board, and to fix their compensation and discharge same. Section 4. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to obtain a loan commitment on real estate or obtain a loan on real estate from a State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia, shall first make a written application to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board in the manner and form as prescribed by said Board, and obtain its approval in writing before submitting an application for such real estate loan or real estate commitment to any State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia. Loans. Section 5. It shall be unlawful for any State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State System or Fund created by the General Assembly of Georgia, to take or receive an application for, or issue a loan commitment on real estate, or take an application for or make a loan on real estate, or make an investment in real estate of any kind or nature, until and after an application for such commitment, loan, or investment in real estate, has been first made in writing to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board and such application has been approved in writing by the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board. Crimes. Section 6. Any commitment made for a real estate loan, or any real estate loan made, or real estate investment made, by any State Retirement System, State Annuity and Benefit Fund, or similar State system or fund, created by

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the General Assembly of Georgia, without the prior approval in writing of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board shall be illegal, null and void. Void loan commitments. Section 7. All loans and investments made by any of the aforesaid systems or funds shall be subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments, except that any provisions which authorize the investment of funds in classes of securities other than those specified by law upon the approval of the Insurance Commissioner or any other official, shall not be applicable to any loan or investment by any such system or fund and any loan and investment of any such system or fund relating to real estate shall also be governed by the provisions of this Act. Terms of loans. Section 8. Prior to any commitment being executed for any loan on real estate, and prior to any loan being made on real estate, and prior to any investment being made in real estate by any such system or fund, an application for such commitment, loan, or investment must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Board. Applications and approvals in writing. Each application to the Board for a loan for less than five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars, shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of one-half () of one (1) per cent of the total amount of the loan applied for. Applications for loans of five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars or more shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of one-half () of one (1) per cent for the first five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars, and one-fourth () of one (1) per cent for the remainder. In the event the application for such loan or loan commitment is not approved by the Board, the application fee shall be refunded to the applicant. If the application for a loan or loan commitment is approved by the Board but is not approved by one of the said systems or funds, the application fee shall likewise be refunded to the applicant. If the application for a loan or commitment is approved by the Board and one of the said systems or funds, the

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application fee shall be retained by the Board. If the final approval of the loan or loan commitment by the Board and one of the said systems or funds is less than the amount applied for, the application fee shall be refunded to the applicant on a pro rata basis on the difference between the amount applied for and the amount finally approved. Fees. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring any said system or fund to accept any application for a commitment of a real estate loan, or a real estate loan, or a real estate investment which has been approved by the Board, but any commitment, loan or investment made by any such system or fund shall be limited and restricted solely to those which have first been approved by the Board . Intent of Act. Section 9. An Act creating the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board, approved March 23, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1154), which Act expired December 31, 1962, is hereby repealed in its entirety and the Board created thereunder is hereby abolished. The Board created in this Act shall succeed to all the assets including funds, equipment, supplies and materials of said abolished Board. All of such assets which belonged to the aforesaid abolished Board, as of December 31, 1962, are hereby transferred to the Board created herein and shall become the assets of such Board. In the event any funds which were the property of the aforesaid abolished Board have been commingled with any other funds, the new Board created herein shall receive the same amount of funds which the abolished Board had at the time of the expiration of the aforesaid Act of 1960. Prior Act repealed. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 1, 1963.

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CLARKE W. DUNCAN HIGHWAY DESIGNATED. No. 2 (House Resolution No. 44-107). To designate a highway as the Clarke W. Duncan Highway; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Whereas, the Honorable Clarke W. Duncan was born in Buena Vista, Georgia in Marion County on the 14th of March, 1914, and has lived and resided in Marion County all his life; and Whereas, on the 11th of July, 1951, he married the former Miss Nona Sue Benson to which union were born two children, to wit: Nancy Katherine and Susan Reed who now live and reside with him in Marion County; and Whereas, the ancestors of Honorable Clarke W. Duncan were all prominent and respected pioneer families of Marion County; and Whereas, Clarke W. Duncan has served his community devotedly as a banker, farmer, and in the insurance business and further as the present Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, and in the past as the Chairman of the Marion County Board of Education; and Whereas, Clarke W. Duncan has served the people of the State of Georgia as a member of the State Board of Education and as a present member of the State Highway Board; and Whereas, Clarke W. Duncan has for many years unselfishly devoted his time, talent, and energy to the improvement of Marion and surrounding counties; and Whereas, his vision, determination, and efforts greatly contributed to the construction of that State highway replacing State route 103 beginning at the junction of State routes 280, 27, and 55 in Chattahoochee County and continuing through to Buena Vista, Georgia in Marion County; and

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Whereas, he is the loyal friend and champion of the common man and is loved, admired, and held in the highest esteem by both family and friends; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the highway beginning at the junction of State routes 280, 27 and 55 in Chattahoochee County and running through to Buena Vista, Georgia in Marion County be officially named and designated as the Clarke W. Duncan Highway. Be it further resolved that the State Highway Department, out of funds appropriated to it for road signs, shall place appropriate signs at each end of said highway as provided hereby. Approved March 4, 1963. STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT AMENDED. No. 27 (House Bill No. 56). An Act to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 637), so as to remove that provision which declares that no coverage under said Act shall be extended to any official, or employee, who is covered under the provisions of any other retirement system including Social Security; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138) as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 637), is hereby amended by striking

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from paragraph (5) of the Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 637) that language which reads: No coverage shall ever be extended to any official or employee designated herein who, on the effective date of this Act or hereafter, is covered under the provisions of any other retirement, benefit, or similar system excluding Social Security Coverage., so that when so amended paragraph (5) shall read as follows: 1958 Act amended. (5) A Merit system of employment as provided herein must be established in the office of a Tax Commissioner, Tax Collector, or Tax Receiver on or before August 1, 1958, or else no coverage shall ever be extended to any such office. All offices establishing such a system shall be covered at the same time, which date shall be determined by the provisions of the Employees' Retirement System Act. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 5, 1963. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACTAMENDED. No. 31 (House Bill No. 190). An Act to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 394), an Act approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 160), and an Act approved February 13, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 54), so as to clarify the provisions relating to the accumulation of sufficient creditable service in order to qualify under involuntary separation provisions; to add a provision so as to make certain that no benefits

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may be obtained prior to obtaining age sixty (60), unless authorization therefor is provided in the Act, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 394), an Act approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 160), and an Act approved February 13, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 54), is hereby amended by changing the designation of paragraph (e), which was added to subsection (4) of section 5 of said Act by the aforesaid amendatory Act of 1953, to (f), and by changing the designation of paragraph (f), which was added to subsection (4) of section 5 of said Act by the aforesaid amendatory Act of 1962, to (g), and by striking from paragraph (g) the words under the State Merit System and inserting in lieu thereof the words under a Merit System provided for by law or in a position covered under the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, and by adding at the end of said paragraph the following sentence, The provisions of this paragraph shall not be retroactive in any manner and shall not apply in any way to any person who was a member on or before February 13, 1962., so that when so amended said paragraph (g) of subsection (4) of section 5 shall read as follows: (4) (g) Anything in this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, on and after the effective date of this Act, no member who has not accumulated sufficient creditable service to qualify himself under involuntary separation provisions of this section 5 shall be deemed as eligible for such allowances until he has accumulated membership service in a position as classified under a Merit System provided for by law or in a position covered under the Employees Retirement System of Georgia (exclusive of any prior service), sufficient for such qualification. However, the provisions of this paragraph shall not be applicable for vested rights, (including prior service), under provisions of subsection (10) of this section 5. The provisions of this paragraph

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shall not be retroactive in any manner and shall not apply in any way to any person who was a member on or before February 13, 1962. Involuntary separation. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection (10) of section 5, and adding the following, and except as otherwise provided in this Act, as amended., so that when so amended subsection (10) of section 5 shall read as follows: (10) Anything in this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, except for those provisions set forth in subsections (5) and (6) of section 3 of this Act, the right of a service retirement allowance under the provisions of this Act shall vest in a member who withdraws from service prior to attaining age 60, provided said member shall have completed at least 20 years of creditable service, and has not withdrawn his contributions. Said member shall upon filing an application as provided in subsection (1) of this section become entitled to a service retirement allowance upon his attainment of the age of 60, or at his option at any date subsequent thereto, not to exceed two years. The retirement allowance in the case of any such member shall be as set forth in subsection (2) of this section, based on the total credits accrued at date of his withdrawal from service, provided that if an application for retirement is not filed within the stipulated two year period, or if such member should die before filing said application, the maximum allowance payable shall be limited to the member's accumulated contributions at the time of his withdrawal from service, and nothing in this Act shall be construed as providing for any benefits prior to attaining age 60 other than a return of contributions in case of death and except as otherwise provided in this Act, as amended. Vested rights after 20 years service. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 6, 1963.

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GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY. No. 33 (House Bill No. 225). An Act to regulate the occupation of cosmetology, so as to define cosmetology, beauty shops, beauty salons and beauty schools; to provide for a Georgia State Board of Cosmetology; to define its powers, duties and responsibilities; to provide for the method of qualifications of its members, their term of office, the method of their appointment and their compensation; to provide for their meetings; to provide for the registration, classification and examination of all cosmetologists, teachers and instructors; to provide for the annual registration of all beauty shops and beauty schools; to provide for the issuance and renewal of certificates of registration to cosmetologists, teachers and instructors; to provide for registration and examination fees; to provide for the appointment of inspectors and their qualifications; duties, powers and compensation; to provide for a report by the Board to the Governor; to provide for the disposition of monies received by the Board; to regulate beauty schools; to otherwise regulate the occupation of cosmetology; to provide for the keeping of records by the Board; to provide penalties for the violation of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. For the purpose of this Act the word cosmetologist shall be synonymous with the word beautician, and shall be any person who cuts or dresses the hair, gives facial or scalp massages, facial or scalp treatment with oils or creams and other preparations made for this purpose, either by hand or mechanical appliance, who singes and shampoos the hair, or who dyes the hair of any living person and who does permanent waving of the human hair for compensation, shall be considered as practicing the occupation of a cosmetologist within the meaning of this Act. Cosmetologist. Section 2. For the purposes of this Act a beauty shop or beauty salon shall be any premises where one or more persons engage in the occupation of cosmetology. Beauty shop.

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For the purposes of this Act a beauty school or beauty college or school of cosmetology shall mean any business entity that trains more than one person for compensation in the occupation of cosmetology. Beauty school. Section 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to follow the occupation of a cosmetologist in this State unless he or she shall have first obtained a certificate of registration as provided in this Act. It shall also be unlawful for any person or persons to operate a beauty shop, beauty salon, beauty school, beauty college or school of cosmetology without first having obtained a certificate of registration for such shop, salon or school as provided in this Act. Any beauty shop, salon, school or college not now in operation shall register with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board prior to opening. Crimes. This Act shall have uniform operation throughout the State so that no cosmetologist, beauty shop, beauty school, beauty college or school of cosmetology shall be exempt from regulation. Section 4. There is hereby created a Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, which Board shall be composed of three (3) members to be appointed by the Governor. To be eligible for appointment, each member shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years, and shall have had at least five (5) years experience as a licensed cosmetologist; and shall at the time of their appointment hold a valid license as a master cosmetologist; and shall serve for a term of three (3) years but shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The members so appointed shall each year elect a Chairman from among themselves. In the event the members cannot agree as to whom shall be Chairman the Governor shall appoint one of such members as Chairman. The Chairman so elected or appointed shall be eligible to succeed himself. All vacancies on said Board, however caused, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term, each member of said Board shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. Board created, members, meetings. Persons on said Board shall not operate, possess or own any interest in a beauty school, college or school of cosmetology

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while serving on said Board. The Board shall meet not more than sixty-five (65) days per annum for the purpose of holding examinations, adopting rules and regulations, passing of applications and qualifications or other matters pertaining to duties of said Board. The members of the Board shall be considered public officers and shall take the oath required of such officers. Section 5. The Board shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary requirements of beauty shops, salons, schools, colleges, and schools of cosmetology, subject to the approval of the State Board of Health and to cause the rules and regulations or any subsequent revisions to be in a suitable form, and to transmit a copy thereof to the proprietor of each beauty shop, salon, school, college and school of cosmetology. It shall be the duty of every proprietor or person operating a beauty shop, salon, school, college and school of cosmetology in the State to keep a copy of such rules and regulations posted in a conspicuous place in his shop, so as to be easily read by his customers. A failure of any such proprietor to keep such rules so posted, or to observe the requirements thereof, shall be sufficient grounds for the revocation of his or her license, but no license shall be revoked without a reasonable opportunity being offered to such proprietor to be heard in his or her defense. The Secretary of the State of Georgia shall employ seven (7) inspectors, with the approval of the Governor, who shall be employed on a full time basis and selected subject to the following regulations: Powers, inspectors, etc. To be employed as an inspector, a person shall have had at least three (3) years experience as a master cosmetologist, and currently hold a valid license as a master cosmetologist; and shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. Inspectors shall receive three hundred and seventy-five ($375.00) dollars per month and shall receive in addition actual traveling expenses, plus mileage, as provided by law for State employees. Inspectors shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the State of Georgia and the Governor.

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Inspectors shall direct reports to the Board and the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board weekly. In all respects pertaining to their duties, inspectors shall be answerable to the Board and the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board. All fees collected under this Act shall be remitted to the State Treasurer and all salaries and expenses of inspectors and other expenses of said board shall be paid from monies appropriated to the Joint Secretary but shall not exceed the amount of fees collected hereunder. Any inspector shall have power to enter and make reasonable examination of any beauty shop, school, and college in the State during business hours for the purpose of enforcing the rules and regulations of the Board and for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary conditions thereof. Any beauty shop, school or college in which tools, appliances and furnishings used therein are kept in an unclean and unsanitary condition, so as to endanger health, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the proprietor thereof shall be subject to prosecution and punishment therefor. Said Board shall have authority to require employees in such shops to annually stand a physical examination. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology shall have the right to set a course of study for all students of the several schools of Cosmetology within this State. It shall be the duty of each school to semi-annually file with the Board a copy of the curriculum that they are teaching at the time of filing. This statement of curriculum must be certified by the owner of the school and shall be properly notarized. Before a student shall be eligible to stand the examination he or she shall first file with his or her application for examination, a transcript showing the number of hours and courses completed from the school or shop attended by the student. It will not be necessary, for any person or persons operating a beauty shop in a private home, to post

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a sign denoting same to be a beauty shop unless the person or persons so elects to do so. Section 6. Each member of said Board shall receive a compensation of twenty ($20.00) dollars per day for actual services, and in addition thereto, actual expenses while in attendance upon meetings of the Board, and actual traveling expenses, which compensation shall be paid out of monies collected under the provisions of this Act, after an allowance thereof by the Board upon an itemized and verified claim therefor, approved by the Chairman of the Board, and by the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the member claiming same. In no event shall any part of the expenses of the Board or any member thereof be paid out of any other funds. Compensation. Section 7. The Board shall on the first day of July of each year report to the Governor a full statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Board for the preceding year. All funds resulting from the operation of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and from the administration of the rules and regulations pertaining to cosmetologists, teachers, beauty shops, beauty schools, beauty colleges and schools of cosmetology and to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, excluding all fines, but including all license fees and other income, shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treasury. Reports, etc. Section 8. It shall be the duty of the Board to issue through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board certificates of registration as hereinafter provided, the same being under the seal of the Board and signed by its chairman and the Joint Secretary. Said Board shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States or this State or with the terms of this Act, for the enforcement of and carrying out of the purposes of this Act. Said Board shall adopt a seal to be used to authenticate all its official papers and acts, shall elect one of its members chairman of the Board to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, and shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and hear and take testimony in any matter over

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which it may have jurisdiction. The Board shall be provided with suitable quarters for the conduct of its business and its records shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times. Certificates. Section 9. The Board shall hold each year throughout the State at such times and places as it shall designate beforehand four (4) examinations, to be held quarterly to examine applicants for certificates of registration under this Act. Notice of any such examinations shall be given by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation at least ten (10) days before the holding of such examinations. All expenses so incurred shall be paid out of monies arising under the terms of this Act. Examinations. Section 10. Any person desiring to obtain a certificate of registration under the terms of this Act, shall make application through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology therefor, shall satisfy said Board that he or she is free from infectious and contagious diseases, and shall pay to said secretary an examination fee of thirty ($30.00) dollars, and shall present himself or herself at the next meeting of said Board held for examination of applicants; and if upon such examination it shall be made to appear that said applicant is above eighteen (18) years of age, of good moral character, is free from contagious and infectious diseases and has completed a fifteen hundred (1500) hour study course at an accredited school or has served as an apprentice in a beauty shop or beauty salon for a period of at least three thousand (3000) hours, and has practiced or studied the occupation of a cosmetologist and is possessed of the requisite skill in said occupation to properly perform all the duties of the occupation, including his or her ability in the preparation of tools, in performing the services mentioned in section 1 of this Act, and in all the duties and services incident thereto, a certificate of registration shall be issued to him or her entitling him or her to practice the occupation of a cosmetologist. Should an applicant under this section fail to pass such an examination, the said Board shall furnish him or her a statement in writing, stating wherein said applicant was deficient. Nothing in this Act

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shall be construed to debar applicants from making subsequent applications to qualify under this section, provided they shall again pay the required examination fee of thirty ($30.00) dollars. All persons making application for examination under this Act shall, if free from infectious and contagious diseases, be allowed to practice the occupation of cosmetology until the next meeting of the Board held for the examination of applicants and the Board shall issue a permit authorizing him or her to so practice said occupation until the said meeting. Should an applicant have a license or certificate of registration in force as a practicing cosmetologists from another State, which has substantially the same requirement for licensing and registering cosmetologists as required by this State under this Act and that has reciprocal relations, pertaining with said occupation with this State, and has furnished satisfactory proof that he or she is free from infectious and contagious diseases, and has paid to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, a fee of thirty-five ($35.00) dollars, said applicant shall be issued a certificate of registration, entitling him or her to practice the occupation of a cosmetologist, subject to the terms and provisions of this Act. Qualifications, etc. Section 11. Nothing in this Act shall prohibit any person over the age of sixteen (16) years from learning said occupation under a cosmetologist, providing said cosmetologist has had at least three years experience and has for three years held a license of a master cosmetologist, or under an instructor in a beauty school, college or school of cosmetology, who himself has been a journeyman cosmetologist for a period of at least three (3) years and has registered under this Act. Every such person desiring to so learn said occupation shall file with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, a statement in writing showing his or her name, the place of his employer or instructor, and shall pay to said Secretary a fee of four ($4.00) dollars, and said applicant shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in which he is permitted to practice said occupation. Students. Section 12. All beauty schools, colleges or schools of cosmetology shall have not less than one instructor for

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every twenty (20) students or a fraction thereof, and all beauty schools shall keep permanently displayed a sign Beauty School, Beauty College or School of Cosmetology as the case may be: Provided, that all cosmetologists, beauty schools, beauty colleges or school of cosmetology, who shall take an apprentice or student, shall file immediately with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, the name and age of such apprentice or student, and the said Board shall cause the same to be entered on a register kept by such secretary for that purpose: Provided, that any person having practiced the occupation of a cosmetologist continuously for a period of not less than three (3) years, desiring to operate or conduct a beauty school, college or school of cosmetology, shall first secure from said Board a permit to do so, and shall keep the same prominently displayed in such school or college, and said Board shall have the right to pass upon the qualifications, appointments, course of study, and hours of study in said beauty school, college or school of cosmetology; and the said Board shall have the right to revoke the certificate, permit, or license of any such beauty school, college or school of cosmetology, instructor or teacher therein for the violation of any of the provisions of this Act. The Board shall have the same power and authority as to rules, regulations and inspection as to sanitary conditions over beauty schools, college or school of cosmetology as it has over beauty shops and beauty salons. All such signs above referred to shall also display the words Service by Students Only. Where service is rendered by students, no commissions or premiums shall be paid to such student for work done in said schools or colleges, nor shall any person be employed by such schools or colleges to render professional service to the public, and all teachers or instructors shall devote their entire time to instruction of students. Provided, further, that any person desiring to teach or instruct in any beauty school, college or school of cosmetology shall first file his or her application with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, for examination and shall pay to the Joint Secretary of the Examining Board, together with his or her application, the sum of thirty-five ($35.00) dollars as examination fee, and, upon

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said examination, shall satisfy the Board that he or she holds a current master's license and also holds a diploma or certificate of fifteen hundred (1500) hours from a recognized school, and pass an examination satisfactory to said Board: Provided, further, that any teacher or instructor shall renew his or her license each year by remitting with application a renewal fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. Provided, further, that any teacher or instructor who fails to renew his or her master's license as a cosmetologist on or before the 31st day of December of each year, his or her license to teach or instruct shall be automatically revoked; and all beauty schools, colleges and schools of cosmetology are required to keep posted at a conspicuous place in such schools or colleges a copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. Beauty schools. Section 13. The holder of any certificate of registration issued under this Act shall display same in a conspicuous place directly behind his or her working chair in his or her shop or place of business, and upon his failure or refusal to do so, his or her certificate of registration shall be revoked by said Board. If the holder of any certificate of registration issued under this Act shall attempt to follow the occupation of a cosmetologist while suffering with any infectious or contagious disease, said certificate of registration shall be revoked by the Board. Certificates of registration issued under the provisions of this Act shall be renewed on or before the 31st day of December of each year by the holder of same, paying to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board a renewal fee of five ($5.00) dollars. The holder must also satisfy the Board that he or she is free from infectious or contagious disease. Upon failure to renew such certificate of registration, it shall stand automatically revoked and the holder shall be disqualified until all fees to date of application for reinstatement shall be paid. Upon failure to so renew such certificate of registration, it shall be automatically revoked, and the holder of same shall be disqualified until application for reinstatement shall be made, and a reinstatement fee of five ($5.00) dollars paid to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board. Display of certificates, renewals. Section 14. The Joint Secretary, State Examining Board,

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shall keep a record of all proceedings of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and shall keep a register in which shall be entered the names of all persons to whom certificates of registration are issued, which register shall be open at all times for public inspection. Said records and register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein, and certified copies of same or parts of same shall be primary evidence of their contents; and all such copies, other documents or certificates lawfully issued upon the authority of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, shall when authenticated under the seal of said Board be admitted in any investigation in any court or elsewhere without further proof. Records. Section 15. All beauty shops or salons shall be registered with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the owner or manager thereof on or before July 1st of each year. Said registration shall be made in letter form and shall include the name and location of the beauty shop or salon; the name and address of the owner; and the names and addresses of all employees of the shop or salon at the time of registration; and shall be accompanied by a registration fee of five ($5.00) dollars for the first year of doing business and a fee of five ($5.00) dollars each year thereafter, to take effect on July 1, 1963. All beauty schools, colleges and schools of cosmetology shall register with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the owner or manager thereof on or before July 1, 1963 and each year thereafter. Said registration shall be made in letter form and shall include the name and location of the beauty schools or colleges; the name and address of the owner; and the names and addresses of all employees of the schools or colleges at the time of registration and shall be accompanied by a registration fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for the first year of doing business and a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars each year thereafter, to take effect on July 1, 1963. The Board is hereby authorized and directed to issue a certificate of registration to each shop, salon, school or college so registering and paying such fee, which certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the registered shop, salon, school or college. Any person or persons who are engaged in working as a beauty operator

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or in the operation of a beauty shop, salon, school, college or school of cosmetology at the time of the adoption of this Act, shall upn request to the Board and payment of the requisite fee be automatically entitled to a certificate of registration for such shop, salon, school, college or school of cosmetology if said request and fee is submitted within six months of the effective date of this Act. Registration of beauty shops and schools. Section 16. If any person now lawfully entitled to a certificate of registration under this Act shall practice the occupation of a cosmetologist, or if any such person shall endeavor to learn the trade of a cosmetologist by practicing the same under the instructions of a cosmetologist or other person, other than as in said Act provided, or if any such person shall instruct or attempt to instruct any person in such trade; or if any proprietor of or person in control of or operating any beauty shop, beauty school, college or school of cosmetology shall knowingly employ for the purpose of practicing such occupation any cosmetologist not registered under this Act, or if any person, beauty shop, salon, beauty school, college or school of cosmetology shall engage in any of the acts covered in this Act not registered under the provisions of this Act, or beauty school shall instruct or attempt to instruct, such trade any person not registered under the provisions of this Act, or if any person shall falsely or fraudulently pretend to be qualified under this Act, to practice or learn such trade or occupation, or if any person shall violate any provision of the Act for which a penalty is not specifically provided, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Crimes. Section 17. Any person operating or managing a beauty shop, salon, school, college or school of cosmetology that employs a person not possessing a license as provided in this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Same. Section 18. Any person operating or managing a beauty shop, salon, school, college or school of cosmetology, engaging in either occupation on Sunday shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Same. Section 19. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1963. Effective date.

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Section 20. Nothing contained herein nor any rule or regulation adopted in implementation hereof shall be construed to prohibit any person or persons from operating a beauty shop within their homes or residences. Home beauty shops. Section 21. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 11, 1963. GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF BARBERS. Code Chapter 84-4 Amended. Code 84-9904 Amended. Code 84-9969 and 84-9970 Enacted. No. 34 (House Bill No. 226). An Act to amend Chapter 84-4 of the Code of Georgia, relating to barbers and hairdressers, as amended, so as to define barbering, barber shops, barber schools and manicurist; to provide for uniformity of registration; to abolish the State Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners; to provide for a Georgia State Board of Barbers and to define its powers, duties and responsibilities; to provide for the qualifications of its members; their term of office; the method of appointment and their compensation; to provide for their meetings; to provide for the registration, classification and examination of all barbers, teachers and instructors; to provide for the annual registration of all barber shops and barber schools; to provide for the issuance and renewal of certificates of registration to barbers, teachers, instructors and manicurists; to provide for registration and examination fees; to provide for the appointment of inspectors and their qualifications, duties, powers and compensation; to provide for a report by the Board to the Governor; to provide for the disposition of monies received by the Board; to regulate barber schools; to otherwise regulate the occupation of barbering; to provide for the keeping of

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records by the Board; to amend Code section 84-9904, so as to provide penalties for the violation of this Chapter; to provide for an effective date; to provide for the issuance of certificates to certain applicants; to make provisions relative to expiration of certificates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Chapter 84-4 of the Georgia Code of 1933, relating to Barbers and Hairdressers, as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 84-401 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-401 to read as follows: 84-401. Barbers and manicurists defined . To shave or trim the beard, cut or dress the hair, to give facial or scalp massaging, facial or scalp treatment with oils or cream and other preparations made for this purpose, either by hand or mechanical appliances, to singe and shampoo the hair, or to dye the hair of any living person for compensation, shall be considered as practicing the occupation of a barber within the meaning of this Chapter. For the purpose of this Chapter a `barber shop' shall be any premises where one or more persons engage in the occupation of `barbering'. For the purposes of this Chapter a `manicurist' shall be defined as any person who grooms or polishes the nails of a human for compensation. For the purpose of this Chapter a `barber school' or `college' shall mean any business entity that trains or instructs more than one person for compensation in the occupation of barbering. Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-402, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-402 to read as follows:

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84-402. Barbers, manicurists, teachers and instructors to obtain certificates of registration; registration of barber shops and barber schools .It shall be unlawful for any person to follow the occupation of a barber or manicurist in this State unless he or she shall have first obtained a certificate of registration as provided in this Chapter. It shall also be unlawful for any person or persons to operate a barber shop, barber college or barber school without first having obtained a certificate of registration for such shop or school as provided in this Chapter. Any barber shop, school or college not now in operation shall register with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board prior to opening. This Chapter shall have uniform operation throughout the State so that no barber, manicurist, barber school or college shall be exempt from regulation. Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-403, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-403 to read as follows: Section 84-403. Georgia State Board of Barbers; establishment, qualifications, term of office, vacancies, oath, meeting requirements .The Board of Barber and Beautician Examiners is hereby abolished and a Georgia State Board of Barbers is hereby created, hereafter referred to as the Board, which Board shall be composed of three (3) members to be appointed by the Governor. To be eligible for appointment, each member shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years, and shall have had at least five (5) years experience as a licensed barber; and shall at the time of their appointment hold a valid license as a master barber; and shall serve for a term of three (3) years but shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The members so appointed shall each year elect a Chairman from among themselves. In the event the members cannot agree as to whom shall be Chairman the Governor shall appoint one of such members as Chairman. The Chairman so elected or appointed shall be eligible to succeed himself. All vacancies on said Board, however caused, shall be filled by appointment

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by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term, each member of said Board shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. Persons on said Board shall not operate, possess or own any interest in a barber school or college while serving on said Board. The Board shall meet not more than thirtysix (36) days per annum for the purpose of holding examinations, adopting rules and regulations, passing of applications and qualifications or other matters pertaining to duties of said Board. The members of the Board shall be considered public officers and shall take the oath required of such officers. Section 4. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-404, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-404 to read as follows: Section 84-404. Sanitary regulations; adoption by Board; posting in barber shops, schools and colleges; revocation of license for violation; providing for inspectors and their qualifications, compensation, method of selection; inspection of barber shops, schools and colleges; public nuisances; curriculum of schools .Such Board shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations prescribing the sanitary requirements of barber shops, schools and colleges, subject to the approval of the State Board of Health and to cause the rules and regulations of any subsequent revisions to be in a suitable form, and to transmit a copy thereof to the proprietor of each barber shop, school and college. It shall be the duty of every proprietor or person operating a barber shop, school or college in the State to keep a copy of such rules and regulations posted in a conspicuous place in his shop, so as to be easily read by his customers. A failure of any such proprietor to keep such rules so posted, or to observe the requirements thereof, shall be sufficient grounds for the revocation of this license, but no license shall be revoked without a reasonable opportunity being offered to such proprietor to be heard in his defense. The Secretary of the State of Georgia shall employ four (4) inspectors, with the approval of the Governor, who shall be

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employed on a full time basis and selected subject to the following regulations: To be employed as an inspector, a person shall have had at least three (3) years experience as a master barber; and currently hold a valid license as a master barber; and shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. Inspectors shall receive three hundred and seventy-five ($375.00) dollars per month and shall receive in addition actual traveling expenses, plus mileage, as provided by law for State employees. Inspectors shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the State of Georgia and the Governor. Inspectors shall direct reports to the Board and the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board weekly. In all respects pertaining to their duties, inspectors shall be answerable to the Board and the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board. The salary and expenses of inspectors shall be paid from fees collected by authority of the Board. Any inspector shall have power to enter and make reasonable examination of any barber shop, school and college in the State during business hours for the purpose of enforcing the rules and regulations of the Board and for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary conditions thereof. Any barber shop, school or college in which tools, appliances and furnishings used therein are kept in an unclean and unsanitary condition, so as to endanger health, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the proprietor thereof shall be subject to prosecution and punishment therefor. Said Board shall have authority to require employees in such shops to annually stand a physical examination. The Board shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations setting forth the curriculum of barber schools and colleges. It will not be necessary, for any person or persons operating a barber shop in a private home, to post a sign denoting

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same to be a barber shop unless the person or persons so elects to do so. Section 5. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-405, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-405 to read as follows: 84-405. Compensation and expenses of Board; claims .Each member of said Board shall receive a compensation of twenty ($20.00) dollars per day for actual services, and in addition thereto, actual expenses while in attendance upon meetings of the Board, and actual traveling expenses, which compensation shall be paid out of monies collected under the provisions of this Chapter, after an allowance thereof by the Board upon an itemized and verified claim therefor, approved by the Chairman of the Board, and by the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the member claiming the same. In no event shall any part of the expenses of the Board or any member thereof be paid out of any other funds. Section 6. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-406, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-406 to read as follows: 84-406. Report of Board. Disposition of money .Said Board shall on the first day of July of each year report to the Governor a full statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Board for the preceding year. All funds resulting from the operation of the Georgia State Board of Barbers and from the administration of the rules and regulations pertaining to barbers, teachers, barber shops, barber schools, barber colleges and to the State Board of Barbers, excluding all fines, but including all license fees and other income, shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treasury. Section 7. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-407 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-407 to read as follows:

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84-407. Certifications of registration; insurance by Board; rules and regulations; seal; chairman of Board; powers .It shall be the duty of said Board to issue through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board certificates of registration as hereinafter provided, the same being under the seal of the Board and signed by its chairman and the Joint Secretary. Said Board shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States or this State or with the terms of this Chapter, for the enforcement of and carrying out of the purposes of this Chapter. Said Board shall adopt a seal to be used to authenticate all its official papers and acts, shall elect one of its members chairman of the Board to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, and shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and hear and take testimony in any matter over which it may have jurisdiction. The Board shall be provided with suitable quarters for the conduct of its business and its records shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times. Section 8. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-408, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-408 to read as follows: 84-408. Examination of applicants for registration; times and places; notice; expenses .Said Board shall hold each year throughout the State at such times and places as it shall designate beforehand four (4) examinations, to be held quarterly to examine applicants for certificates of registration under this Chapter. Notice of any such examinations shall be given by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation at least ten (10) days before the holding of such examinations. All expenses so incurred shall be paid out of monies arising under the terms of this Chapter. Section 9. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-409, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-409 to read as follows:

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84-409. Application for examination; qualifications; statement on rejection; temporary practice; barbers from another State .Any person desiring to obtain a certificate of registration under the terms of this Chapter, shall make application through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, to the Georgia State Board of Barbers therefor, shall satisfy said Board that he is free from infectious and contagious diseases, and shall pay to said secretary an examination fee of thirty ($30.00) dollars, and shall present himself at the next meeting of said Board held for examination of applicants; and if upon such examination it shall be made to appear that said applicant is above eighteen (18) years of age, of good moral character, is free from contagious and infectious diseases, and has completed a 1500 hour study course at an accredited school, or has served as an apprentice in a barber shop for a period of at least 3000 hours, and has practiced or studied the occupation of a barber and is possessed of the requisite skill in said occupation to properly perform all the duties of the occupation, including his ability in the preparation of tools, in performing the services mentioned in Section 84-401, and in all the duties and services incident thereto, a certificate of registration shall be issued to him entitling him to practice the occupation of a barber. Should an applicant under this section fail to pass such an examination, the said Board shall furnish him a statement in writing, stating wherein said applicant was deficient. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to debar applicants from making subsequent applications to qualify under this section, provided they shall again pay the required examination fee of thirty ($30.00) dollars. All persons making application for examination under this Chapter shall, if free from infectious and contagious diseases, be allowed to practice the occupation of barbering until the next meeting of the Board held for the examination of applicants and the Board shall issue a permit authorizing him to so practice said occupation until the said meeting. Should an applicant have a license or certificate of registration in force as a practicing barber from another State, which has substantially the same requirement for licensing and registering barbers as required by this State under this Chapter and that has reciprocal relations, pertaining with said occupation with this State, and

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has furnished satisfactory proof that he is free from infectious and contagious diseases, and has paid to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, a fee of thirty five ($35.00) dollars, said applicant shall be issued a certificate of registration, entitling him to practice the occupation of a barber, subject to the terms and provisions of this Chapter. Section 9A. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 84-409.1 to read as follows: 84-409.1 . Any other provisions of this Chapter or of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who at the time this section becomes law is performing any of the functions relating to the occupation of barber, as provided in section 84-401, or who has been performing any such functions within the immediately preceding three months shall be entitled to receive a certificate of registration from the Board and shall be granted and given a certificate by the Board upon application therefor and the payment of the fee provided. Such applicant shall certify to the Board that he was engaged in the performing of such functions at any time within the three months immediately preceding the effective date of this section. Such application may be made to the Board at any time within three months from the effective date of this section and upon receipt of such application and certification by the applicant and the fee, the Board shall grant such applicant a certificate of registration. Persons now practicing as barbers. Section 10. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-410, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-410 to read as follows: 84-410. Learning trade under barber or in barber school .Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit any person over the age of sixteen (16) years from learning said occupation under a barber, providing said barber has had at least three (3) years of experience and has for three (3) years held a license stating he is a master barber; or under an instructor

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in a barber school or college who himself has been a journeyman barber for a period of at least three (3) years and has registered under this Chapter. Every such person desiring to so learn said occupation shall file with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, a statement in writing showing his name, the place of his employer or instructor, and shall pay to said Secretary a fee of four ($4.00) dollars, and said applicant shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in whihc he is permitted to practice said occupation. Section 11. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-411, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-411 to read as follows: 84-411. Barber schools; instructors; registration of students; revocation of permit; etc .All barber schools or colleges shall have not less than one instructor for every twenty (20) students or a fraction thereof, and all barber schools shall keep permanently displayed a sign Barber School or Barber College, as the case may be: Provided, that all barbers, barber schools or colleges, who shall take an apprentice or student, shall file immediately with the Georgia State Board of Barbers through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, the name and age of such apprentice or student, and the said Board shall cause the same to be entered on a register kept by such secretary for that purpose: Provided, that any person having practiced the occupation of a barber continuously for a period of not less than three (3) years, desiring to operate or conduct a barber school or college, shall first secure from said Board a permit to do so, and shall keep the same prominently displayed in such school or college, and said Board shall have the right to pass upon the qualifications, appointments, course of study, and hours of study in said barber school or college; and the said Board shall have the right to revoke the certificate, permit, or license of any such barber school or college, instructor, or teacher therein for the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. The Board shall have the same power and authority as to rules, regulations, and inspection as to sanitary conditions

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over barber schools or barber colleges as it has over barber shops. All such signs referred to above shall also display the words Service by Students Only. Where service is rendered by students, no commissions or premiums shall be paid to such students for work done in said schools or colleges, nor shall any person be employed by such colleges or schools to render professional service to the public, and all teachers or instructors shall devote their entire time to instruction of students. Provided, further, that any person desiring to teach or instruct in any barber school or barber college shall first file his or her application with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, to the Georgia State Board of Barbers, for examination and shall pay to the Joint Secretary of the Examining Board, together with his or her application, the sum of thirty-five ($35.00) dollars as examination fee, and, upon said examination, shall satisfy the Board that he or she holds a current master's license and also holds a diploma or certificate of fifteen hundred (1500) hours from a recognized school, and pass an examination satisfactory to said Board: Provided, further, that any teacher or instructor shall renew his or her license each year by remitting with the application a renewal fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. Provided, further, that any teacher or instructor who fails to renew his or her master's license as a barber on or before the 31st day of December of each year, his or her license to teach or instruct shall be automatically revoked; and all barber schools and colleges are required to keep posted at a conspicuous place in such schools or colleges a copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the Georgia State Board of Barbers. Provided further, those now serving as apprentices or enrolled in schools shall not be required to have 1500 hours but only 1200 hours. Section 12. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-412 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-412 to read as follows: 84-412. Certificates of registration to be displayed. Renewal of certificates .The holder of any certificate of registration issued under this Chapter shall display same in a

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conspicuous place directly behind his or her working chair in his shop or place of business, and upon his failure or refusal to do so, his certificate of registration shall be revoked by said Board. If the holder of any certificate of registration issued under this Chapter shall attempt to follow the occupation of a barber while suffering with any infectious or contagious disease, said certificate of registration shall be revoked by the Board. Certificates of registration issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be renewed on or before the 31st day of December of each year by the holder of same, paying to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board a renewal fee of five ($5.00) dollars. The holder must also satisfy the Board that he is free from infectious or contagious disease. Upon failure to renew such certificate of registration, it shall stand automatically revoked and the holder shall be disqualified until all fees to date of application for reinstatement shall be paid. Upon failure to so renew such certificate of registration, it shall be automatically revoked, and the holder of same shall be disqualified until application for reinstatement shall be made, and a reinstatement fee of five ($5.00) dollars paid to the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board. Any person pursuing the occupation of a manicurist as defined in this Chapter shall register with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards and remit a fee of five ($5.00) dollars for the first year of said occupation and a renewal fee of five ($5.00) dollars each year thereafter. Section 12A. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new section to be known as section 84-412.1 to read as follows: 84-412.1 . Any other provisions of this Chapter or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who fails to renew his license within the time provided in this Chapter shall never be required to stand an examination in order to obtain a new or renewed certificate of registration. Renewal of registrations. Section 13. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-413 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-413 to read as follows:

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84-413. Records and register to be kept by Joint Secretary, State Examining Board; evidence .The Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, shall keep a record of all proceedings of the Georgia State Board of Barbers and shall keep a register in which shall be entered the names of all persons to whom certificates of registration are issued, which register shall be open at all times for public inspection. Said records and register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein, and certified copies of same or parts of same shall be primary evidence of their contents; and all such copies, other documents or certificates lawfully issued upon the authority of the Georgia State Board of Barbers shall when authenticated under the seal of said Board be admitted in any investigation in any court or elsewhere without further proof. Section 14. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding a new section 84-414 to read as follows: 84-414. Registration of barber shops, barber schools, barber colleges; renewal .All barber shops shall be registered with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the owner or manager thereof on or before July 1st of each year. Said registration shall be made in letter form and shall include the name and location of the barber shop; the name and address of the owner; and the names and addresses of all employees of the shop at the time of registration; and shall be accompanied by a registration fee of five ($5.00) dollars for the first year of doing business and a fee of five ($5.00) dollars each year thereafter, to take effect on July 1, 1963. All barber schools and barber colleges shall register with the Joint Secretary, State Examining Board, by the owner or manager thereof on or before July 1, 1963, and each year thereafter. Said registration shall be made in letter form and shall include the name and location of the barber schools or colleges; the name and address of the owner; and the names and addresses of all employees of the schools or colleges at the time of registration and shall be accompanied by a registration fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for the first year of doing business and a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars each year thereafter, to take effect on July 1, 1963. The Board is hereby authorized and

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directed to issue a certificate of registration to each shop, school or college so registering and paying such fee, which certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the registered shop, school or college. Any person or persons who are legally engaged in the operation of a barber shop, school or college at the time of the adoption of this Act, shall upon request to the Board and payment of the requisite fee be automatically entitled to a certificate of registration for such shop, school or college, if said request and fee is submitted within six months of the effective date of this Act. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed so as to prohibit any person or persons from operating a barber shop within their homes or residences provided that they shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter. Section 15. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking section 84-9904 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 84-9904 to read as follows: 84-9904. Barbers; illegal practice of occupation, etc .If any person not lawfully entitled to a certificate of registration under this Chapter shall practice the occupation of a barber, or if any such person shall endeavor to learn the trade of a barber by practicing the same under the instructions of a barber or other person, other than as in said Chapter provided, or if any such person shall instruct or attempt to instruct any person in such trade; or if any proprietor of or person in control of or operating any barber shop, barber college or barber school, shall knowingly employ for the purpose of practicing such occupation any barber not registered under this Chapter, or if any person, barber, barber school or barber college shall engage in any of the acts covered in Code Chapter 84-4 not registered under the provisions of this Act, or barber school shall instruct or attempt to instruct such trade, any person not registered under the provisions of this Chapter, or if any person shall falsely or fraudulently pretend to be qualified under this Chapter, to practice or learn such trade or occupation, or if any person shall violate any provision of the

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Chapter for which a penalty is not specifically provided, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 16. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding thereto two (2) new Code sections to be known as section 84-9969 and section 84-9970 and to read as follows: 84-9969 . Any person operating or managing a barber shop or barber school or college that employs a person not possessing a license as provided in this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Crimes. 84-9970 . Any person operating or managing a barber shop or barber school or college engaging in either occupation on Sunday shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Crimes. Section 17. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 11, 1963. STATE BAR OF GEORGIA. No. 35 (Senate Bill No. 62). An Act to authorize the Supreme Court of Georgia to establish, as an administrative arm of the Court, a unified, self-governing bar association to be known as the State Bar of Georgia composed of all persons now or hereafter licensed to practice law in this State; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations by the Supreme Court for the organization and government of the unified bar and to define the rights, duties and obligations of the members therein including the payment of a reasonable license fee and to otherwise regulate and govern the practice of law in this State; to provide for the right of a lawyer involved in any disbarment proceeding to elect

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to have any material issue of fact determined by a jury in the superior court of the county of his residence; to provide the method of making application to the Supreme Court for the establishment of the State Bar of Georgia and the method of establishing and amending rules and regulations governing the same; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. In recognition of the fact that lawyers are officers of the courts of this state; that they have the exclusive right to practice law and represent members of the public in connection with their legal affairs; that they are charged with important responsibilities in connection with the administration of justice both in and out of the courts; and that for these reasons a strong legal profession is in the public interest, the Supreme Court of this State shall be authorized, upon a petition presented by the Georgia Bar Association, to establish, as an administrative arm of the court, a unified self-governing bar association to be known as the State Bar of Georgia composed of all persons now or hereafter licensed to practice law in this State. Authority of Supreme Court to create. Section 2. The Supreme Court shall have the authority by appropriate orders, upon recommendation initially made by the Georgia Bar Association and after the establishment of the unified State Bar, upon recommendation of the unified State Bar, as herein set out, to adopt rules and regulations for the organization and government of the unified State Bar and to define the rights, duties and obligations of the members therein including the payment of a reasonable license fee and otherwise regulate and govern the practice of law in this State, to the end that such unified State Bar shall promote the best interest of the public by maintaining high standards of conduct in the legal profession and by aiding in the efficient administration of justice. Rules, license fees. etc. Section 3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Supreme Court shall not grant an application for the establishment of such unified State Bar nor at any time approve rules therefor, unless such rules shall provide that before a final

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order of any nature or any judgment of disbarment is entered, the lawyer involved may elect to have any material issues of fact determined by a jury in the superior court of the county of his residence. Disbarment. Section 4. Upon the presentation of a petition by the Georgia Bar Association to the Supreme Court for the establishment of a unified self-governing State Bar, the Georgia Bar Association as soon thereafter as may be ordered by the Court, shall submit to that Court proposed rules and regulations relating to the organization and government of the unified State Bar and to define the rights, duties and obligations of the members therein including the payment of a reasonable license fee and otherwise governing and regulating the practice of law in this State, and a copy of said application, together with said proposed rules and regulations, shall be furnished to each member of the Georgia Bar Association and shall be made available to lawyers licensed to practice law in this State who are not members of the Georgia Bar Association. The Supreme Court shall set down for public hearing the matter of the granting of the application and the adoption of such proposed rules and regulations and any lawyer or other person interested may appear in person or by brief either for the purpose of supporting or opposing the granting of the application or supporting or opposing the proposed rules and regulations. The Supreme Court in initially establishing such State Bar, shall not adopt any rule or regulation which has not been approved by the Georgia Bar Association. Creation, adoption of rules, etc. Section 5. Upon the establishment of the State Bar of Georgia and the adoption of the initial rules and regulations governing such organization, such rules and regulations may be amended only upon recommendations of the State Bar of Georgia under such rules and proceedings as shall be prescribed by the Court. Amendment of rules. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 11, 1963.

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VOTER REGISTRATIONPROCEDURE, ETC. No. 36 (House Bill No. 153). An Act to amend an Act effecting a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 269), as amended, so as to provide for additional places for registration; to authorize registration by deputies; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act effecting a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 269), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 10 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 10 to read as follows: Section 10. In those counties where the registrars have an office separate from the office of the tax collector or tax commissioner, the registrars shall keep the completed registration cards in such office which shall be in the court-house or other publicly owned, or publicly rented, or publicly leased building. If no such office exists, the registrars shall keep the completed registration cards in the office of the tax collector or the tax commissioner. For the purpose of taking applications for registration and for the purpose of registering voters, such number of registrars or deputy registrars as shall be designated by the chief registrar shall be stationed at the office where the completed registration cards are kept at such times as said office is open during regular office hours. The chief registrar or the governing authority in any county, in addition to the office referred to hereinbefore, may designate other places in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving applications for registration and for the registration of voters, but there shall not be more than one such place in each militia district in the county. Blank registration cards shall be kept in the office referred to hereinbefore and may be

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kept in such other places as shall be designated as places for registration as provided for hereinbefore. Records. Offices. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 14 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 14 to read as follows: Section 14. All cards shall be turned over to the registrars and examined by them within 10 days from the date of application. If the answer to the question propounded to the applicant relating to the offenses enumerated in Paragraph I of Section II of Article II of the Constitution is answered in the affirmative and the applicant has not been pardoned, the registrars shall reject the application. If such question is answered in the negative, the board shall notify the applicant in writing to appear before it on a day and time certain. At that time, the applicant shall be subjected to an examination as to his qualifications. Such notice shall be given within 5 days after the date of the examination of the card. The examination of the applicant shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure hereinafter prescribed. Procedure. In lieu of the above, if additional places for registration have been designated, the chief registrar shall designate one or more registrars or one or more deputies, or any combination thereof, to act as a board of registrars for the purpose of taking applications for registration, examining applicants and registering persons to vote. All of this may be accomplished at the time of the application or within the time limitation specified hereinbefore in this section. While so acting, such registrar or registrars, or deputy or deputies, or combination thereof, shall have all the rights and powers and shall be subject to all the limitations as are applicable to the board of registrars. All completed registration cards shall be turned over to the board of registrars and shall be kept in the office provided for elsewhere in this Act. Deputy registrar. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 11, 1963.

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VOTER REGISTRATIONPROCEDURE IN COUNTIES HAVING POPULATION OF OVER 100,000. No. 51 (House Bill No. 246). An Act to amend an Act effecting a complete revision of the Laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 269), as amended, so as to provide for registration at places other than the office of the registrars or the tax collector or the tax commissioner in counties having a population of over 100,000, according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such decennial census; to authorize registration by deputies; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act effecting a complete revision of the laws of this State relating to the qualification and registration of voters, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 269), as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as section 10A to read as follows: Section 10A. In all counties of this State having a population of more than 100,000, according to the United States Census of 1960 or any such future decennial census, the chief registrar shall designate, not later than six months prior to the closing date for registration, other places in the county which shall be used for the purpose of receiving applications for registration and for the registering of voters. The chief registrar shall authorize one or more registrars or one or more deputies, or any combination thereof, to act as a board of registrars for the purpose of taking applications for registration, examining applicants, and registering persons to vote. All of this may be accomplished at the time of application for registration. While so acting, such registrar or registrars or deputy or deputies, or any combination thereof, shall have all the rights and powers as are applicable to the board of registrars as provided in this Act. Blank registration cards shall be kept in the

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places designated for registration and completed registration cards shall be kept in the main office of the registrars. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 13, 1963. AUTHORITY TO GRANT EASEMENT OVER PROPERTY IN HALL COUNTY. No. 3 (House Resolution No. 100-230). A Resolution. Authorizing the granting of an easement across, through and over certain real property located in Hall County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Whereas, the State of Georgia is the owner, by virtue of a deed vesting title in the State Highway Department of Georgia, of certain real property located in the City of Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia; and Whereas, by Resolution approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Reg. Sess., p. 483) the sale of such real property was authorized, subject to a determination by the State Highway Board that said real property and the improvements located thereon is no longer needed by nor useful to the State Highway Department of Georgia; and Whereas, the State Highway Department of Georgia is continuing to utilize said real property, but an easement across, through and over same can be granted without detriment to the use thereof by the State Highway Department; and Whereas, the sum of one hundred and no/100 ($100.00) dollars and an undertaking by the grantee of an easement to install two lines of 48 inch corrugated metal pipe

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132 feet in length along the center line of Flat Creek constitute adequate consideration for such easement. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to convey, by deed or other written instrument of conveyance, to the Gainesville Midland Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, for the consideration hereinafter stated, a permanent easement across, through and over a portion of the property owned by the State of Georgia by virtue of a certain deed vesting title in the State Highway Department of Georgia as fully set forth in deed book 58, page 561 of the Hall County deed records; said easement being described as follows: All that certain irregular-shaped parcel of land in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Flat Creek at the intersection of grantee's southeasterly right-of-way or property line and the southwesterly line of South Bradford Street, said point being 15 feet, more or less, southeastwardly, measured radially, from the center line of grantee's side track designated SV-59; thence southwesterly along grantee's southeasterly right-of-way or property line, which is the center line of Flat Creek, for a distance of 125 feet, more or less, to a point distant 12 feet southeasterly, measured radially, from the center line of a proposed lead track to serve the property now or formerly owned by Howard Fuller; thence northeasterly and concentric with the center line of said proposed lead track for a distance of 126 feet, more or less, to the southwesterly line of South Bradford Street; thence northwesterly along the southwesterly line of South Bradford Street for a distance of 39 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; said parcel of land containing 2,400 square feet, more or less, and shown outlined in green on print of grantee's drawing No. 2860-A, dated December 22, 1962, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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Be it further resolved that as consideration for the easement herein authorized, the Gainesville Midland Railroad Company shall pay the sum of one hundred and no/100 ($100.00) dollars in cash and shall, further, covenant and agree by proper written instrument, to install two lines of 48 inch corrugated metal pipe 132 feet in length along the center line of Flat Creek as shown outlined in red on the drawing No. 2860-A, dated December 22, 1962, referred to above, at such time as the Gainesville Midland Railroad Company, its successors or assigns, may construct a lead railroad track upon the above described easement, or otherwise enter upon and utilize the same. Provided however, in the event the easement and rights herein granted shall ever cease to be used for the purposes herein described, then said easement and rights shall cease and same shall revert to the State of Georgia in fee simple. See Enrolled Resolution for plat. Approved March 13, 1963. CRIMESSALE, POSSESSION, ETC. OF OBSCENE MATTER. Code 26-6301 Amended. No. 53 (House Bill No. 132). An Act to amend Code Chapter 26-63, relating to obscene pictures and abusive and vulgar language, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 801), so as to provide that any person who shall knowingly bring, or cause to be brought into this State for sale or exhibition, or who shall knowingly sell or offer to sell, or who shall knowingly lend or give away or offer to lend or give away, or who shall knowingly have possession of, or who shall knowingly exhibit or transmit to

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another, any obscene matter, or who shall knowingly advertise for sale by any form of notice, printed, written, or verbal, any obscene matter, or who shall knowingly manufacture, draw, duplicate or print, any obscene matter with intent to sell, expose, or circulate the same, shall, if such person has knowledge or reasonably should know of the obscene nature of such matter, be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years; to provide that upon the recommendation of the jury, said offense may be punished as for a misdemeanor; to provide for definitions; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 26-63, relating to obscene pictures and abusive and vulgar language, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 801), is hereby amended by striking Code section 26-6301 in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 26-6301 to read as follows: 26-6301 . Any person who shall knowingly bring or cause to be brought into this State for sale or exhibition, or who shall knowingly sell or offer to sell, or who shall knowingly lend or give away or offer to lend or give away, or who shall knowingly have possession of, or who shall knowingly exhibit or transmit to another, any obscene matter, or who shall knowingly advertise for sale by any form of notice, printed, written, or verbal, any obscene matter, or who shall knowingly manufacture, draw, duplicate or print any obscene matter with intent to sell, expose or circulate the same, shall, if such person has knowledge or reasonably should know of the obscene nature of such matter, be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years; provided, however, in the event the jury so recommends, such person may be punished as for a misdemeanor. As used herein, a matter is obscene if, considered as a whole, applying contemporary

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community standards, its predominant appeal is to prurient interest, i.e., a shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sex or excretion. Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Severability. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 13, 1963. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUITCLERICAL HELP FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL. No. 54 (House Bill No. 385). An Act to amend an Act creating the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, approved January 26, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 23), as amended, so as to provide for clerical assistance for the solicitor-general of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, approved January 26, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 23), as amended, is hereby amended by adding between sections

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6A and 6B a new section to be known as section 6A.1 and to read as follows: 6A.1. The solicitor-general of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is authorized to employ a clerk-typist to perform such duties as may be assigned by the solicitor-general. Said clerk-typist shall serve at the pleasure of the solicitor-general and shall receive such compensation as the solicitor-general shall fix, payable monthly. Provided, however, such compensation shall not exceed $3,000.00 per annum. Said compensation shall be paid proportionately by the counties comprising said circuit in the same manner as is provided in section 6A for the payment of the salary of the solicitor-general of said circuit. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 13, 1963. CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT. Code Chapters 35-5, 35-6, 77-6, 77-7, 99-1 and 99-2 Repealed. Code 26-1604, 26-1605, 99-9901 and 99-9902 Repealed. No. 55 (House Bill No. 5). An Act to create within the Department of Family and Children Services an autonomous Division for Children and Youth, and a State Board for Children and Youth, for the protection, care, training and supervision of certain children and youth of the State, and among other things, to define powers, duties and functions of the Division, the Board and the officials thereof; to define certain terms; to provide for payment of compensation; to provide for employment of personnel; to place the Division and employees thereof under the State Merit System and the State Employees' Retirement System; to provide for establishment of job qualifications and compensation;

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to designate the State and local agencies to provide and administer public child welfare and youth services, and to authorize expenditure of local, State and Federal funds therefor; to provide for reimbursement of local agencies; to provide for coordination of welfare programs, and for meeting terms of Federal grants; to transfer certain facilities, personnel, wards, funds and functions from other State departments and agencies to the Division for Children and Youth; to prescribe duties and functions of the Division; to authorize use of existing institutions and agencies in administering program; to provide for diagnosis, treatment and handling of delinquents committed to the Division; to provide for placement of children, licensing and inspection of child welfare agencies, and for hearings; to provide for security for placement in this State of out-of-state children; to provide for misdemeanor punishment in certain instances; to provide for power to contract, power to accept and use gifts and power to institute and intervene in legal proceedings; to provide for preparation and submission of an annual report, and a proposed budget as required by law; to provide for continued validity of charters of certain charitable institutions; to provide for severability clause; to repeal certain laws and acts; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Short Title .The short title of this Act shall be the Children and Youth Act. Section 2. Purpose .The purpose of this Act is to promote, safeguard and protect the well-being and general welfare of children and youth of the State through a comprehensive and coordinated program of public child welfare and youth services, providing for: social services and facilities for children and youth who require care, control, protection, treatment or rehabilitation, and for their parents; setting of standards for social services and facilities for children and youth; cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations, and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities in behalf of children and youth; and promotion of community conditions

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and resources that help parents to discharge their responsibilities for the care, development and well-being of their children. It is the further purpose of this Act to provide a qualified group of citizens and professional leadership which will identify and study the problems of youth, recommend and effect possible solutions, and work actively for state and local action to prevent children and youth from becoming inmates of our prisons, patients in our mental hospitals, and persons dependent upon public assistance programs. Section 3. Definitions .The following words and phrases as used in this Act shall, unless a different meaning is required by the context, have the following meaning: (a) Department shall mean the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. (b) Division shall mean the Division for Children and Youth within the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. (c) Board shall mean the State Board for Children and Youth. (d) Chairman shall mean the Chairman of the State Board for Children and Youth. (e) Director shall mean the Director of the Division for Children and Youth. (f) Child Welfare and Youth Services shall mean duties and function authorized or required by this Act to be provided by the Division with respect to: establishment and enforcement of standards for social services and facilities for children and youth which supplement or substitute for parental care and supervision for the purpose of preventing or remedying or assisting in the solution of problems which may result in neglect, abuse, exploitation or delinquency of children and youth; protecting and caring for homeless, dependent and neglected children and youth; protecting and promoting the welfare of children of working

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mothers; providing social services to children and youth and their parents, and care for children and youth and mothers bearing children out of wedlock; promotion of coordination and cooperation among organizations, agencies and citizen groups in community planning, organization and development of such services; and otherwise protecting and promoting the welfare of children and youth, including the strengthening of their homes where possible, or where needed, the provision of adequate care of children and youth away from their homes in foster family homes or day-care or other child-care facilities. (g) The singular includes the plural, the plural the singular, and the masculine the feminine, when consistent with the intent of this Act. (h) Group care facility shall mean a place other than a foster family home providing care for groups of children and youth. (i) Maintenance shall mean all general expenses for care such as board, shelter, clothing, medical, dental, and hospital care, transportation and other necessary or incidental expenses. (j) Shelter or shelter care shall mean temporary care in a non-security or open type of facility. (k) Detention or detention care shall mean temporary care in a facility affording secure custody. (l) Legal custody shall mean a legal status created by court order embodying the following rights and responsibilities: the right to have the physical possession of the child or youth; the right and the duty to protect, train and discipline him; the responsibility to provide him with food, clothing, shelter, education and ordinary medical care; and the right to determine where and with whom he shall live; provided, that these rights and responsibilities shall be exercised subject to the powers, rights, duties and responsibilities of the guardian of the person of the child or youth,

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and subject to any residual parental rights and responsibilities. (m) Probation shall mean a legal status created by court order following adjudication in a delinquency case, whereby a child or youth is permitted to remain in the community, subject to supervision by the court or an agency designated by the court and subject to being returned to court at any time during the period of probation. (n) Protective supervision shall mean a legal status created by court order following adjudication in a neglect case whereby a child's place of abode is not changed but assistance directed at correcting the neglect is provided through the court or an agency designated by the court. (o) Homemaker service shall mean a service provided by a woman selected for her skills in the care of children and home management and placed in a home to help maintain and preserve the family life during the absence or incapacity of the mother. (p) In loco parentis shall mean a quasi-parental relationship inferred from and implied by the fact that a child or youth has been taken into a family and treated like any other member thereof, unless an express contract exists to the contrary. (q) Delinquent child or youth means any person so adjudged under the provisions of the Juvenile Court statute. (r) Child Welfare Agency, as used in Section 14 of this Act, shall mean: child-caring institution, child-placing agency, maternity home, family boarding home, family day-care home, and day-care center. (s) Child-caring institution shall mean and include any institution, society, agency, or facility, whether incorporated or not, which either primarily or incidentally provides full time care for children under seventeen (17) years of age outside of their own homes, subject to exceptions as may be provided in rules and regulations of the Board.

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(t) Child-placing agency shall mean any institution, society, agency, corporation or facility which places children in foster homes for temporary care or for adoption. (u) Maternity home shall mean any place in which any person, society, agency, corporation or facility receives, treats or cares for, within a period of six (6) months, more than one (1) illegitimately pregnant woman, either before, during or within two (2) weeks after childbirth. This definition shall not include women who receive maternity care in the home of a relative, or in general or special hospitals licensed according to law, in which maternity treatment and care is part of the medical services performed and the care of children is only brief and incidental. (v) Family boarding home shall mean a home operated by any person who receives therein for pay three (3) or more children under seventeen (17) years of age, who are not related to such person and whose parents or guardians are not residents of the same house, for supervision, care, lodging and maintenance with or without transfer of custody. (w) Family day-care home shall mean a home operated by any person who receives therein for pay three (3) or more children under seventeen (17) years of age, who are not related to such person and whose parents or guardians are not residents in the same house, for daytime supervision and care, without transfer of custody. (x) Day-care center shall mean any place operated by a person, society, agency, corporation or institution, or any group wherein are received for pay seven (7) or more children under eighteen (18) years of age for group care, without transfer of custody, for less than twenty-four (24) hours per day. Section 4. Establishment of Division and Board; Composition, Organization, Meetings and Compensation of Board.(a) Division and Board created; Composition of Board .To effectuate the purpose of this Act, there is hereby created within the Department of Family and Children

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Services a Division to be known as the Division for Children and Youth. The Division shall be under the supervision and direction of a State Board for Children and Youth. The State Board for Children and Youth, hereby created, shall be composed of fifteen (15) members, fourteen (14) of whom shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and one of whom shall be the Director of the Department of Family and Children Services who shall serve as Chairman of the Board and preside at all meetings of the Board. There shall be at least one member of the Board from each of the ten Congressional Districts. (b) Appointive Members; Terms; Vacancies .Appointive members of the Board shall be influential and respected citizens in their respective communities who are recognized for their demonstrated interest in children and youth and in all matters pertaining to the betterment of family life in Georgia. The term of office of appointive members of the Board shall be for six (6) years, except that initially five (5) members shall be appointed for six (6) year terms; five (5) members for four (4) years terms; and four (4) members for two (2) year terms, each of said initial terms to date from July 1, 1963. Appointive members of the Board shall hold office for the term of their office and until their successors are appointed and qualify, and shall be eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy on the Board, by death, resignation, or any cause whatever, of an appointive member of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a successor member to the Board for the unexpired term by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. All appointments to the Board made by the Governor at a time when the General Assembly is not in session, including the initial appointments to the Board, shall be effective until the next regular session of the General Assembly, at which time said names shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. Members of the Board shall take an oath to faithfully discharge the duties of their office, and as may otherwise be required by law. (c) Ex Officio Members; Duties .The Director of the Department of Public Health, the State Superintendent of

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Schools, the Commissioner of Labor, the Director of Corrections, the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Director of the Georgia Forest Commission, the Director of Probation, and the Executive Secretary to the Governor shall serve as ex officio members of the State Board for Children and Youth. They shall attend meetings of the Board whenever possible, but shall not have a vote. They shall, whenever the duties of their office permit and upon request of the Board, serve as ex officio members of committees appointed by the Board. They shall provide advice and counsel to the Board and to the Director of the Division for Children and Youth. It shall be their further duty, and the duty of all other departments and agencies and officers and employees of State government, to assure the most effective coordination and use of State resources, personnel and facilities for the benefit of children and youth and to assist the Division in effectuating the purposes of this Act by making available to the Division, upon request of the Board or the Director and to the extent permissible by law, the services, resources, personnel and facilities of their respective departments and agencies of State government. (d) Meetings; Committees .The Board shall meet in regular session at least once during each calendar quarter of the year, and may hold additional regular or adjourned meetings of the Board at such times as the Board may provide. Called meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairman or upon request therefor made to the Chairman by any five (5) members of the Board. The Executive Secretary of the Board shall give written notice of the time and place of all meetings of the Board to each member and ex officio member of the Board. No official business of the Board shall be transacted except at a regular, called, or adjourned meeting of the Board at which a quorum of the Board is present. Eight members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All meetings held for the conduct of official business of the Board shall be held at such place at the State Capitol as may be designated and made available by proper state authorities. Such meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, except at such times when matters not open to public inspection pursuant to provisions of this Act are

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before the Board for consideration. The Board shall, at its first meeting and from time to time thereafter as may be necessary, organize itself in such manner as the Board may deem most suitable for the performance of its duties and responsibilities. The Board is authorized and empowered to appoint committees composed of one (1) or more members and ex officio members of the Board as a majority vote of the Board may determine necessary for the performance of specific duties enumerated. The Board may, by a majority vote, authorize a committee to travel within this State to inspect institutions and facilities under its jurisdiction and control, and hold committee meetings and travel anywhere within and without this State when the same is necessary to obtain information for the future guidance of the Board in the performance of its duties and responsibilities. (e) Per Diem; Expenses .Appointive members of the Board shall receive per diem of twenty ($20.00) dollars for every day traveling to and from and in attendance at meetings of the Board and while meeting or traveling as a member of a committee of the Board on State business first authorized by the Board, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. The Chairman of the Board and ex officio members of the Board shall not receive per diem but shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection with their travel to and from and attendance at meetings of the Board and while meeting or traveling as a member of a committee of the Board on State business first authorized by the Board. Per diem and reimbursement for actual expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Division for Children and Youth upon presentation of vouchers approved by the Chairman of the Board and signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board. (f) Executive Secretary .The Director of the Division for Children and Youth shall serve as Executive Secretary of the Board, attend all meetings of the Board, keep adequate records and minutes of all business and official acts of the Board, and maintain the same in the office of the Director.

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Section 5. Director of Divisions.(a) Director: Compensation; Qualifications .There shall be a Director of the Division for Children and Youth. The Director shall be nominated by the Board and approved and appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Director shall devote full time to the work of the Division, and shall be paid a salary to be fixed by the Board. Any person, in order to be eligible for appointment to the office of Director, shall be a person of good moral character, at least thirty (30) years of age, a graduate of an accredited college or university with specialization in social studies or related subjects and shall have had at least five (5) years work experience in correctional, social welfare, or educational fields, or other equivalent work experience. Qualifications of the Director provided herein are minimum qualifications, and the Board is hereby authorized to prescribe additional and higher qualifications as it may deem desirable. The Director shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his duties the same as other State officers and employees and members of the Board and shall receive payment of same in the manner herein provided for members of the Board. (b) Bond; Oath .Before entering upon the discharge of his official duties, the Director shall give bond payable to the Governor and his successors in office and conditioned such that he will truly and faithfully account for all monies coming into his hands by virtue of his office during the time that he shall continue therein and that he will faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him by virtue of his office during the time that he shall continue therein. The premium cost of such bond shall be paid out of funds made available to the Division. The Director shall take an oath to faithfully discharge the duties of his office, to account for all monies coming into his hands by virtue of his office, and as may otherwise be required by law. (c) Office .The Division and the Director shall have such office space in a suitable building site as may be designated by proper State authorities.

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Section 6. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the Board(a) Administrative Board; Policies, Rules and Regulations .The Board shall serve as an administrative board for the Division for Children and Youth. The Board shall perform duties required of it by provisions of this Act, and shall, in addition thereto, be responsible for adoption of all policies and promulgation of all rules and regulations not in conflict with provisions of this Act that may be necessary and appropriate to the administration of the Division, to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, and to the performance of the duties and functions of the Divisions as set forth in this Act. (b) Operation of Facilities and Institutions; Purpose .The Board shall establish rules and regulations for the government, operation and maintenance of all training schools, facilities and institutions now or hereafter under the jurisdiction and control of the Board, bearing in mind at all times that the purpose for existence and operation of such schools, facilities and institutions, and all activities carried on therein, shall be to carry out the rehabilitative program provided for by this Act, and to restore and build up the self-respect and self-reliance of children and youth lodged therein so as to qualify and equip them for good citizenship and honorable employment. Section 7. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the Director .The Director shall be the executive head and administrative officer of the Division for Children and Youth. He shall perform the duties required of him by provisions of this Act, and as may otherwise be required of him by policies, rules,and regulations established or promulgated by the Board. He is charged with administration and supervision of the Division and the facilities and institutions of the Division, and shall enforce the provisions of this Act and the policies, rules and regulations of the Board. He is authorized and empowered, subject to the provisions of this Act and such policies, rules and regulations of the Board, to exercise all authority and power and perform all duties, functions and responsibilities vested in the Division by provisions of this Act or any other provision of law, State or Federal, and may delegate performance of the same or any

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part thereof to any one (1) or more employees of the Division. He shall prescribe such forms, establish such procedures, and secure such reports, data and information from State, county and municipal officials and employees as may be necessary and appropriate to the efficient administration of the Division, to the ultimate accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, and to the performance of duties and functions of the Division as set forth in this Act. The Director of the Division shall perform the above duties and functions under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Family and Children Services. Section 8. Employees: Employment and Discharge; Conformity to Merit System and Employees Retirement System.(a) Merit System .The Division shall, immediately upon its creation, organize and thereafter conform itself in all respects to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. All employees of the Division, except the members of the Board, shall be governed by such rules of position classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, qualifications, compensation, seniority privileges, tenure and other employment standards as may now or hereafter be established under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration Act approved February 4, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 171) providing for the establishment of a Merit System Council, as may now or hereafter be amended. The Division shall likewise conform to Federal standards for a merit system of personnel administration in the respects necessary for receiving Federal grants and the Board is hereby authorized and empowered to effect such changes as may, from time to time, be necessary in order to comply with such standards. Personnel who enjoy merit system status in the Department of Family and Children Services or in any other department or agency or State government who are transferred by provisions of this Act to the Division for Children and Youth shall retain their status in equivalent positions, but such transfer of status shall not operate to prevent reorganization of functions and consequent reclassification of positions by the Board in conjunction with the Merit System Council. (b) Employees: Qualifications and Compensation .The

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Division is hereby authorized to employ, on a full or part-time basis, such medical, psychiatric, social work, supervisory, institutional, and other professional personnel, clerical and other employees, as may be necessary to discharge the duties of the Division. The Division is authorized to contract for professional services as may be necessary. The Board shall, in conjunction with the Merit System Council, establish education, experience, and age qualifications for all professional personnel to be employed by the Division and for superintendents of training schools and other facilities and institutions now or hereafter under the jurisdiction and control of the Division, and shall prescribe the salaries, compensation and emoluments of all professional, clerical and other employees of the Division in conformity with requirements and standards of the State Merit System. (c) Employees; Employment and Dismissal .Superintendents of training schools and other facilities and institutions now or hereafter under the jurisdiction and control of the Division shall be employed and dismissed for cause by the Board on the recommendation of the Director. Professional personnel and other employees of such training schools, facilities and institutions shall be employed and dismissed for cause by the Director on the recommendation of the superintendent. All other professional personnel and all other employees of the Division shall be employed and dismissed for cause by the Director in accordance with rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Board in regard thereto. Employees of the Division shall in all instances be employed and dismissed in accordance with rules and regulations of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. (d) Employees' Retirement System .All personnel of the Division, except members of the Board, are hereby authorized to be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia established by an Act approved February 3, 1949, (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as the same may now or hereafter be amended. All rights, credits and funds in said Retirement System which are possessed by State personnel transferred by provisions of this Act to the Division for Children and Youth, or otherwise had by persons at the time

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of employment with the Division, are hereby continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such persons shall not lose any rights, credits, or funds to which they may be entitled prior to becoming employees of the Division for Children and Youth. Section 9. State and Local Development and Administration of Public Child Welfare and Youth Services.(a) State Agency .The Division for Children and Youth is hereby designated the exclusive State agency: (1) For development and administration of a comprehensive State plan and program providing public child welfare and youth services provided for in Title V (Part 3) of Public Law 271 enacted by the 74th Congress of the United States and approved on August 14, 1935, as amended, known as the Social Security Act, and relating to importation of children; licensing and supervising private and local child caring agencies and institutions; care of homeless, dependent, neglected, and delinquent children in foster family homes or in institutions; protection of children for adoption of those of illegitimate birth; operation of State institutions for children; cooperation in the supervision of juvenile probation; prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency and establishing and extending services for protection and care of children and youth in danger of becoming delinquent. (2) For administering and supervising, and discharging all duties required by, any other Act of Congress and any amendments thereto that may now or hereafter allot Federal funds for public child welfare and youth services coming within the scope of this Act. (3) For administering, and supervising local administration of, public child welfare and youth services provided for in this Act. (4) For receiving and expending on behalf of the State all funds which now or hereafter may become available or allotted to the State of Georgia by virtue of any appropriation or Act of Congress or regulation of the Federal government,

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its agencies and instrumentalities, or be appropriated by the General Assembly, for public child welfare and youth services to be administered by the Division as provided for in this Act. The Division is hereby authorized to use so much of funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the purpose of matching Federal grants for public child welfare and youth services provided for in this Act as may be necessary to secure such grants and derive full advantage to the State of benefits contemplated under the terms of such grants, and to comply with the terms of such grants. (b) Local Agency .County or district departments of family and children services are hereby designated the local public agencies to administer locally the State plan and program for public child welfare and youth services to be developed in accordance with provisions of subparagraph (a) (1) of this section above, and other public child welfare and youth services provided for in this Act, and shall administer the same in accordance with rules and regulations to be established by the State Board for Children and Youth. The Division for Children and Youth shall aid, assist, supervise, coordinate and direct the administering of such public child welfare and youth services by county or district departments of family and children services and enforce the rules and regulations of the Board in regard thereto. (c) Local Finances; Reimbursement by State .County governments are hereby authorized and empowered to allocate public monies to finance county public child welfare and youth services provided for in this Act. The county commissioner or board of commissioners, or the constituted fiscal or financial agent of the county, may make appropriations to maintain necessary child welfare and youth services within the county, and to defray the cost of administration of such services. In the case of a district family and children services department, each county forming a part of the district may appropriate funds sufficient in amount to defray the cost of child welfare and youth services of the individual county, and the administrative cost of the district department may be defrayed by all of the counties in the district in the proportion that the child population

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of the county bears to the child population of the entire district. When the county department meets personnel standards set by the Division for Children and Youth and is operated in accordance with rules and regulations of said Division, as regards child welfare and youth services, the Division shall reimburse the county government for a portion of its services and administrative costs, the exact proportion to be determined by the Division, considering the Federal and State funds available for distribution, the child population of the county, the extent of need for such services, the per-capita income within the county, the financial condition of the county government, and the ability of the county to use such funds to establish, extend and strengthen such services. For the purpose of this Act, administrative costs shall mean salaries and traveling expenses of the director of family and children services and other employees of the staff of the county or district department engaged in the performance of child welfare and youth services provided for under the terms of this Act. Suitable office space and necessary equipment and supplies may be provided the county department by the county commissioner or commissioners, or the constituted fiscal or financial agent of each respective county. (d) Services to Families with Dependent Children .Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to vest in the Division any authority for development and administration of a State plan and program providing aid to families with dependent children provided for in Title IV of Public Law 271 enacted by the 74th Congress of the United States, as amended, including child welfare services provided for in amendments to said public law, exclusive authority for which is now vested in the State Department of Family and Children Services and the Director thereof pursuant to provisions of the Aid to Dependent Children Act of 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 630), as amended. Public child welfare and youth services similar to those to be provided by the Division under provisions of this Act and pursuant to Title V (Part 3) of said Public Law 271, shall, however, by cooperative agreement or contract by and between the Division and said Department, and county or district departments of family and children services be made available to recipients

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of, and persons who have been or are likely to become recipients of assistance under the aid to families with dependent children program provided for in the Aid to Dependent Children Act of 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 630), and related Federal laws, to include foster home care and other child care referred to in Section 408 of Title IV of the Social Security Act. The Division is hereby designated the State public-welfare agency referred to in Section 522 (a) of Title V (Part 3) and Section 408 (a) and (f) of Title IV of said Social Security Act. (e) Coordination of Welfare Programs .The Director of the Division for Children and Youth and the Director of the Department of Family and Children Services shall, in developing and administering the State plans and programs referred to in subparagraphs (a) (1) and (d) of this Section above, provide by cooperative agreement, and contract where necessary, for coordination of said respective plans and programs with a view toward providing welfare and related services on a comprehensive basis that will best promote the welfare of children and youth and their families, and best effectuate and coordinate effective implementation and administration of both said plans and programs at the local level of administration. (f) Antonomy of Division for Development and Administration of Program .The Division for Children and Youth is constituted a Division of the Department of Family and Children Services for convenience and administrative purposes, and said Department shall furnish personnel office and business administration services to the Division in order to effectuate administrative economy in the operation of the Division and to prevent duplication of administrative costs. (g) Conflict of Laws .Nothing in this Act is intended to conflict with any provision of Federal law or result in loss of eligibility of the Division, the Department of Family and Children Services, or any department of State government to any Federal funds. In case such a conflict or loss of Federal funds should occur by virtue of enactment of any portion of this Act, then such portion of this Act in

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conflict with such Federal law or otherwise causing loss of such funds is hereby declared of no effect and void. The Board is authorized and empowered in such event to take such action as may be necessary and to effect such changes within the Division as may be necessary to prevent loss of such funds to the Division, the Department of Family and Children Services, or any other department of State government affected and to secure to the same the full benefit of the Federal laws. Section 10. Transfer of Facilities, Personnel, Wards, Funds and Functions; Legal Successor.(a) Facilities .All facilities, institutions, resources, property and equipment of existing training schools for boys and girls, and specifically the Georgia Training School for Girls located at Adamsville, Fulton County, Georgia; the Georgia Training School for Boys located at Milledgeville, Georgia; and the Georgia Training School for Boys and Girls located at Augusta, Georgia, now under the administrative control of the Department of Family and Children Services, and all authority, duties, functions, and responsibilities respecting such facilities and institutions, and their administration, control, conduct, and operation which, prior to enactment of this Act, was vested in the Department of Family and Children Services, or any other department, agency, bureau, instrumentality or official of the State of Georgia, are hereby transferred to the Division for Children and Youth, and whenever the Department of Family and Children Services, or any other such department, agency, bureau, instrumentality or official of the State of Georgia is referred to in any Act of the General Assembly in connection with such authority, duties, functions, and responsibilities or administration, control, conduct, or operation of such facilities and institutions, it shall be deemed to refer to the Division for Children and Youth. (b) Personnel .All State employees and personnel employed on the effective date of this Act at the facilities and institutions transferred to the Division for Children and Youth by the preceding paragraph, and all employees and personnel of the Department of Family and Children Services who, on the effective date of this Act, are engaged

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exclusively in performance of public child welfare and youth service work provided for by this Act, are hereby transferred to the Division for Children and Youth. (c) Wards .All wards of the Department of Family and Children Services who, on the effective date of this Act, are located at the facilities and institutions transferred to the Division by subparagraph (a) above of this Section and all children and youth otherwise committed to such Department as of said date for purposes herein provided for, and all powers and duties formerly held by said Department in respect to the care, protection, custody, training, treatment, transfer, parole, release under supervision, and discharge of such wards, children and youth are hereby transferred to the Division for Children and Youth, and whenever said Department is referred to in any Act of the General Assembly in connection with such wards, children and youth, or in connection with the powers and duties respecting the same referred to above, it shall be deemed to refer to the Division for Children and Youth. (d) Funds .All funds from private sources, and all appropriations, allocations and other funds, State or Federal, now available or to become available to the State or to the Department of Family and Children Services by virtue of any statute or constitutional provision, or continuation thereof, for the administration, control, conduct or operation of facilities and institutions transferred to the Division by subparagraph (a) above, or for payment of salaries or wages of employees and personnel transferred to the Division by subparagraph (b) above, or for providing care, protection, custody, training, treatment, or other social services to the wards, children and youth transferred to the Division by subparagraph (c) above, or otherwise for the performance of powers, duties, and functions herein vested in the Division, are hereby transferred to the Division for Children and Youth. (e) Functions .All public child welfare and youth service functions, duties and responsibilities provided for in this Act, excepting those respecting children receiving public assistance under the aid to dependent children program provided

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for in the Aid to Dependent Children Act of 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 630), as amended, and related Federal laws, heretofore assigned to and exercised by the Department of Family and Children Services or any other department, agency, bureau, instrumentality or official of the State of Georgia under provisions of any existing Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, are hereby transferred to the Division of Children and Youth, and any reference to such department or departments, agency, bureau, instrumentality or official in any such Act of the General Assembly shall be deemed to refer to the Division for Children and Youth. (f) Legal Successor .The facilities and institutions transferred to the Division by subparagraph (a) above of this section are hereby reestablished, reconstituted, and shall continue in existence and operation under the jurisdiction and control of the Division for the purposes provided for herein. All liabilities and obligations respecting said facilities and institutions, contractual or otherwise, are hereby transferred to and shall be assumed by the Division as legal successor thereto. No legal proceedings shall be abated because of any transfers made in this section, but the appropriate party exercising like authority or performing like duties, functions or responsibilities shall be substituted in said proceedings. Section 11. Duties and Functions of the Division .The Division for Children and Youth is authorized and empowered, through its own programs and the programs of county or district departments of family and children services, to establish, maintain, extend and improve throughout the State, within the limits of funds appropriated therefor, programs that will provide: (a) Preventive Services as follows: (1) Collect and disseminate information about the problems of children and youth and provide consultative assistance to groups, public and private, interested in developing programs and services for the prevention, control, and treatment of dependency, neglect, and delinquency among the children of Georgia;

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(2) Research and demonstration projects designed to add to the store of information about the social and emotional problems of children and youth and improve the methods for dealing with these problems; (b) Child Welfare Services as follows: (1) Casework services for children and youth and for mothers bearing children out of wedlock, whether living in their own homes or elsewhere, to help overcome problems that result in dependency, neglect, or delinquency; (2) Protective services that will investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, or abandonment of children and youth by parents, guardians, custodians or persons serving in loco parentis, and on the basis of the findings of such investigation, offer social services to such parents, guardians, custodians, or persons serving in loco parentis in relation to the problem, or bring the situation to the attention of a law enforcement agency, an appropriate court, or another community agency; (3) Supervise and provide required services and care involved in the inter-state placement of children; (4) Homemaker service, or payment of the cost of such service, when needed due to the absence or incapacity of the mother; (5) Boarding care, or payment of maintenance costs, in foster family homes or in group care facilities for children and youth that cannot be adequately cared for in their own homes; (6) Boarding care, or payment of maintenance costs, for mothers bearing children out of wedlock prior to, during, and for a reasonable period after childbirth; (7) Day care services for the care and protection of children whose parents are absent from the home or unable for other reasons to provide parental supervision;

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(c) Services to Courts, upon their request, as follows: (1) Accept for casework services and care all children and youth whose legal custody is vested in the Division by the Court; (2) Provide shelter or detention care for children prior to examination and study or pending court hearing; (3) Make social studies and reports to the Court with respect to children and youth as to whom petitions have been filed; (4) Following an adjudication by the Court or discharge from an institution, provide probation services, protective supervision, or after-care (parole) supervision to specific children and youth and report thereon to the Court at such times and in such manner as the Court shall direct; (5) Provide casework services and care, or payment of maintenance costs, for children and youth who have run away from their home communities within this State, or from their home communities in this State to another State, or from their home communities in another State to this State, and pay the costs of returning such runaway children and youth to their home communities; and provide such services, care or costs for runaway children and youth as may be required under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; (d) Regional Group Care Facilities for the purpose of: (1) Providing local authorities an alternative to placing any child in a common jail; (2) Shelter care prior to examination and study or pending hearing before Juvenile Court; (3) Detention prior to examination and study or pending hearing before Juvenile Court; (4) Study and diagnosis pending determination of treatment or hearing before Juvenile Court;

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(e) State Institutional Facilities, including the existing institutions, to wit, the Training Schools for Boys and Girls located at Adamsville, Milledgeville and Augusta, Georgia, and additional facilities designed to afford specialized and diversified programs, i.e. open institutions, closed institutions, forestry camps, ranches, and group residences, for the care, treatment and training of children and youth of different ages, and emotional, mental and physical conditions; (f) Regulation of Child Placing and Child Caring Agencies by: (1) Setting standards for, and providing consultation and making recommendations concerning establishment and incorporation of all such agencies; (2) Licensing and inspecting regularly all such agencies to insure their adherence to established standards as prescribed by the Division; (g) Adoption Services as follows: (1) Supervise the work of all child placing agencies; (2) Provide services to parents desiring to surrender children for adoption as provided for in adoption statutes; (3) Provide care, or payment of maintenance costs, for mothers bearing children out of wedlock and children being considered for adoption; (4) Inquire into the character and reputation of persons making application for the adoption of children; (5) Place children for adoption; (h) Staff Development and Recruitment Programs through in-service training and educational scholarships for personnel as may be necessary to assure efficient and effective administration of the services and care for children and youth authorized in this Act. The Division is hereby

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authorized to disburse State funds to match Federal funds in order to provide qualified employees with graduate or post-graduate educational scholarships in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to provisions of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph (7) of the Constitution of Georgia. (i) Miscellaneous .The Division is authorized to provide medical, hospital, psychiatric, surgical, or dental services, or payment of the costs of such services, as may be needed in connection with services and care rendered as provided in this Section of this Act. The Division may, when necessary, make use of and pay for any needed services or facilities, whether operated or provided under public or private auspices, in carrying out any duties and functions authorized or required by law with respect to providing of child welfare and youth services: Provided, that any payments therefor shall be computed on a per capita basis and shall be made only with respect to children and youth and mothers bearing children out of wedlock for whom the Division has been given legal custody or for whom it is providing care pursuant to this Act. The Division is authorized to perform such other duties as may be required under provisions of related statutes. Section 12. Use of Existing Institutions and Agencies.(a) Authority .The Division is authorized to make use of law enforcement detention, supervisory, medical, educational, and other public or private facilities, institutions and agencies within the State for the purposes of this Act, provided, however, that this shall not give the Division authority to transfer any child or youth under its custody and control to any penal institution in the State without due process of law. When funds are available, the Division may enter into agreements with appropriate private or public officials of private or public institutions and agencies for separate care and special treatment of children and youth subject to the control of the Division. (b) Inspection .The Division is hereby given the right and is required to periodically inspect all public and private

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institutions and agencies whose facilities it is using. Every institution and agency, whether public or private, is required to afford the Division reasonable opportunity to examine or consult with children and youth committed to the Division who are for the time being in the custody of the institution or agency. (c) Control of Children and Youth .Placement of a child or youth by the Division in any institution or agency not operated by the Division, or the release of such child or youth from such an institution or agency, shall not terminate the control of the Division over such child or youth. No child or youth placed in such institution or under such an agency may be released by the institution or agency without the approval of the Division. Section 13. Diagnosis, Treatment and Handling of Delinquents Committed To The Division; Miscellaneous .When any child or youth is adjudged to be in a state of delinquency under provisions of Georgia statutes and the court does not release such child or youth unconditionally, or place him on probation, or in a suitable public or private institution or agency, the court may commit him to the Division: Provided, however, that no delinquent child or youth shall be committed to the Division until the Division certifies to the Governor that it has facilities available and personnel ready to assume responsibility for delinquent children and youth. (a) Preliminary Disposition by Court .When the court commits a delinquent child to the Division, it may order him conveyed forthwith to some place of detention approved or established or designated by the Division, or direct that he be left at liberty until otherwise ordered by the Division under such conditions as will insure his availability and submission to any orders of the Division. The court shall assign an officer or other suitable person to convey such delinquent child to any facility designated by the Division, provided that the person assigned to convey a girl must be a female. The cost of conveying such child committed to the Division to the facility designated by the Division shall be paid by the county from which such child is committed, provided,

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that no compensation shall be allowed beyond the actual and necessary expenses of the party conveying and the child conveyed. (b) Notification and Duty to Furnish Information .When a court commits a delinquent child to the Division, the court shall at once forward to the Division a certified copy of the order of commitment, and the court, the probation officer, the prosecuting and police authorities, the school authorities, and other public officials shall make available to the Division all pertinent information in their possession in respect to the case. Such reports shall, if the Division so requests, be made upon forms furnished by the Division or according to an outline provided by the Division. (c) Diagnosis of Committed Children . (1) When a delinquent child has been committed to the Division, the Division shall, under rules and regulations established by the Board, forthwith examine and study the child and investigate all pertinent circumstances of his life and behavior. The Division shall make periodic re-examinations of all delinquent children within its control, except those on release under supervision of the Division or placed in foster homes by the Division. Such re-examinations may be made as frequently as the Division considers desirable, and shall be made with respect to every child at intervals not exceeding one (1) year. Failure of the Division to re-examine a delinquent child committed to it, or to re-examine him within one (1) year of a previous examination, shall not of itself entitle the child to discharge from control of the Division but shall entitle the child to petition the committing court for an order of discharge, and the court shall discharge him unless the Division upon due notice satisfies the court of the necessity of further control. (2) The Division shall keep written records of all examinations and re-examinations and of conclusions based thereon, and of all orders concerning the disposition or treatment of every delinquent child subject to its control. Records as may be maintained by the Division in respect to a delinquent child committed to the Division shall not be public records but shall be privileged records and shall be disclosed

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by direction of the Director to those persons having a legitimate interest therein only upon order of a Court of Record. (d) Determination of Treatment .When a delinquent child has been committed to the Division and a diagnostic study for the purpose of determining the most satisfactory plan for his care and treatment has been completed, the Division may: (1) Permit him his liberty under supervision and upon such conditions as the Division may believe conducive to acceptable behavior; or (2) Order his confinement under such conditions as the Division may believe best designed to serve his welfare and as may be in the best interest of the public; or (3) Order reconfinement or renewed release as often as conditions indicate to be desirable; or (4) Revoke or modify any order of the Division affecting a child, except an order of final discharge, as often as conditions indicate to be desirable; or (5) Discharge him from control of the Division when it is satisfied that such discharge will best serve his welfare and the protection of the public. (e) Types of Treatment Permitted .As a means of correcting the socially harmful tendencies of a delinquent child committed to it, the Division may: (1) Require participation by him in moral, academic, vocational, physical and correctional training and activities; (2) Require such modes of life and conduct as may seem best adapted to fit and equip him for return to full liberty without danger to the public; (3) Provide such medical, psychiatric, or casework treatment as is necessary;

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(4) Place children who are physically fit in parks, maintenance camps, forestry camps or on ranches owned by the State or by the United States, and require boys so housed to perform suitable conservation and maintenance work: provided, that the boys shall not be exploited and that the dominant purpose of such activities shall be to benefit and rehabilitate the boys rather than to make the camps self-sustaining. (f) Power to Establish Additional Facilities .When funds are available, the Division may: (1) Establish and operate places for detention and diagnosis of all delinquent children committed to it; (2) Establish and operate additional treatment and training facilities, including parks, forestry camps, maintenance camps, ranches, and group residences necessary to classify and handle juvenile delinquents of different ages and habits, and different mental and physical conditions, according to their needs; (3) Establish parole or after care supervision to aid children given conditional release to find homes and employment, and to otherwise assist them to become re-established in the community and to lead socially acceptable lives. (g) Transfer of the Mentally Ill and Mentally Defective .Whenever the Division finds that any delinquent child committed to the Division is mentally ill or mentally defective, the Division shall have the power to return such delinquent child to the court of original jurisdiction for appropriate disposition by that court, or may, if it so desires, request the court in the county in which the training school or other facility is located to take such action as the condition of the child may require. (h) Escape and Apprehension .A boy or girl committed to the Division as a delinquent child and placed by it in any institution or facility, who has escaped therefrom, or who has been released under supervision and broken the conditions thereof, may be taken into custody without a

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warrant by a sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, probation officer, parole officer, or by any officer employed or designated by the Division, and may be kept in custody in a suitable place designated by the Division and there detained until such boy or girl may be returned to the custody of the Division. Such taking into custody shall not be termed an arrest. (i) Clothing, Money, and Transportation Furnished on Release .The Division shall insure that each delinquent child it releases under supervision or otherwise, has suitable clothing, transportation to his home or to the county in which a suitable home or employment has been found for him, and such an amount of money as the rules and regulations of the Division may authorize. The expenditure for clothing and for transportation and the payment of money to a delinquent child released may be made from funds for support and maintenance appropriated by the General Assembly to the Division or to the institution from which such child is released, or from local funds. (j) Termination of Control .Every child committed to the Division as a delinquent, if not already discharged, shall be discharged from custody of the Division when he reaches his twenty-first birthday. (k) Civil Right .Commitment of a delinquent child to the custody of the Division shall not operate to disqualify such child in any future examination, appointment or application for public service under the government either of the State or of any political subdivision thereof. (l) Use of Records .A commitment to the Division shall not be received in evidence or used in any way in any proceedings in any court except in subsequent proceedings for delinquency involving the same child, and except in imposing sentence in any criminal proceeding against the same person. (m) Records and Information .The Division shall conduct a continuing inquiry into the effectiveness of treatment methods it employs in seeking the rehabilitation of

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maladjusted children. To this end, the Division shall maintain a statistical record of arrests and commitments of its wards subsequent to their discharge from the jurisdiction and control of the Division and shall tabulate, analyze, and publish annually these data so that they may be used to evaluate the relative merits of methods of treatment. The Division shall cooperate with courts and public and private agencies in the collection of statistics and information regarding juvenile delinquency, arrests made, complaints, informations, and petitions filed, and the disposition made thereof, and other information useful in determining the amount and causes of juvenile delinquency in this State. Section 14. Placement of Children; Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Agencies.(a) Annual License; Standards .All child welfare agencies, as defined in section 3 (r) of this Act, shall be licensed annually by the Division for Children and Youth in accordance with procedures, standards, rules and regulations to be established by the Board. The Board shall develop and publish standards for licensing of child welfare agencies. A license issued to a child welfare agency shall be deemed approval of all family boarding homes, foster family homes, and family day-care homes approved, supervised and used by the licensed agency as a part of its work, subject to provisions of this Act and rules and regulations of the Board. (b) Assistance in Meeting Standards and Placing Children .The Division shall assist applicants or licensees in meeting standards of the Division, and if a licensee is, for any reason, denied renewal of a license, or if a license is revoked, or if any applicant for license cannot meet Division standards, the Division shall assist in planning the placement of children, if any, in the custody of such child welfare agency in some other licensed child welfare agency, or assist in returning them to their own homes, or in making any other plans or provisions as may be necessary and advisable to meet the particular needs of the children involved. (c) Issuance of License .Application for license shall be made to the Division upon forms furnished by the Division.

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Upon receipt of an application for license, and upon presentation by the applicant of evidence that the child welfare agency meets the standards prescribed by the Division, the Division shall issue such child welfare agency a license for a one (1) year period. (d) Temporary License .If the Division finds that any child welfare agency applicant does not meet standards prescribed by the Division but is attempting to meet such standards, the Division may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license to such child welfare agency, but such temporary license shall not be issued for more than a one (1) year period. Upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that such agency is making progress toward meeting prescribed standards of the Division, the Division may, in its discretion, reissue such temporary license for one additional period not to exceed one (1) year. (e) Display of License .All child welfare agencies shall prominently display the license issued to such agency by the Division at some point near the entrance of the premises of such agency that is open to view by the public. (f) Hearing on Denial of the Application .Upon written notice that an application for a license has been denied, such notice to be provided the applicant therefor by registered mail, return receipt requested, the applicant requesting such license may within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice request in writing a hearing before the Board. The Board shall grant such applicant a hearing within ninety (90) days of the date of receipt of such request by the Division. (g) Revocation of License; Hearing .Licenses may be revoked at any time before the expiration date thereof upon ninety (90) days notice in writing by the Director to the licensee. Such notice shall contain a statement of causes for revocation and shall be mailed to the licensee by registered mail, return receipt requested. The licensee may, within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice, request in writing a hearing before the Board. The Board shall grant such

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licensee a hearing within ninety (90) days of the date of receipt of such request by the Division. (h) Conduct of Hearing .Hearings provided for in this section may be held at any place designated by the Board. The Board shall provide by regulation for notice, conduct of hearings before the Board, and for the presentation of evidence to the Board. Hearings shall be open to the public. The Board is hereby authorized to visit and inspect the premises, records and children and youth of any child welfare agency involved in any hearing and consider such facts and findings as may thereby be developed by the Board in reaching a final determination in the matter before the Board. The Board may appoint a Committee to consist of not less than ten (10) of the members and ex officio members of the Board for the purpose of hearing and determining matters provided for in this section; Provided, however, that at least eight (8) members of such Committee shall in each case be present at and participate in the hearing and in the determination of the matter before the Committee. The Board or the Committee, if such a Committee be appointed, shall within forty-five (45) days after termination of such hearing, or within forty-five (45) days after re-hearing or re-argument, should the Board or Committee grant the same, enter up an order covering the matters involved in the hearing, re-hearing or re-argument, and provide copies of same to the persons entitled thereto. (i) Judicial Review .Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by the decision of the Board or the decision of the Committee, as the case may be, may obtain judicial review thereof by filing a petition in the superior court of the county where the child welfare agency concerned is located. The petition shall plainly specify the action complained of, set forth the relief sought, and facts and circumstances supporting the petitioner's right to such relief. Review of the action complained of in the petition shall be de novo. The court may in its discretion, whether or not the same be prayed for in the petition, remand such matter for further proceedings or findings on terms specified in the order of the court. Proceedings for review of a final judgment of the court shall follow the course which is now or may hereafter

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be prescribed for civil actions originating in the superior courts. (j) Receiving Children .Child-caring institutions and child-placing agencies, when licensed in accordance with provisions of this section, may receive needy or dependent children from their parents, guardians, custodians, or persons serving in loco parentis for special, temporary or continued care. Parents, guardians, custodians or persons serving in loco parentis to such children may sign releases or agreements giving to such institutions or agencies custody and control over such children during the period of care. (k) Selection and Supervision of Foster Homes .Child-placing agencies, in placing children in foster family homes, shall safeguard the welfare of such children by thoroughly investigating such home and the character and reputation of the persons residing therein, and shall adequately supervise each home during the period of care. All children placed in foster family homes shall, as far as is practicable, be placed with persons of the same religious faith as the children themselves, or the childrens' parents. (l) Inspection of Licensed Agencies .It shall be the duty of the Division to inspect at regular intervals all licensed child welfare agencies within the State, to include all family boarding homes, foster family homes, and family day-care homes used by such agencies. The Division shall have right of entrance, privilege of inspection, and right of access to all children under the care and control of the licensee. (m) Investigation of Reported Deficiencies .If any flagrant abuses, derelictions or deficiencies are made known to the division or its duly authorized agents during their inspection of any child welfare agency, or if, at any time, such is reported to the Division by at least two (2) reputable citizens, the Division shall immediately investigate such matters and take such action as conditions may require. (n) Management to be Informed of Deficiencies; Revocation of License .If abuses, derelictions or deficiencies are

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found in the operation and management of any child welfare agency, the same shall be brought immediately to the attention of the management of such agency, and if the same are not corrected within a reasonable time, the Division shall revoke the license of such agency in the manner prescribed above for revocation of licenses. (o) Annual Reports of Agencies .Each child welfare agency shall make an annual report of its work to the Division in such form and at such time as the Division shall prescribe. The Division shall prepare and supply child welfare agencies with all forms needed for the purpose of providing the Division with information as may, from time to time, be required by the Division. (p) Public Agencies; Inspection and Report .Child welfare agencies and other facilities and institutions wherein children and youth are detained operated by any department or agency of State, county or municipal government shall not be subject to license under the provisions of this section, but the Division may, through its authorized agents, make periodic inspections of such agencies, facilities and institutions. Reports of such inspections shall be made privately to the proper authorities in charge of such agencies, facilities or institutions. The Division shall cooperate with such authorities in the development of standards that will adequately protect the health and well being of all children and youth detained in such agencies, facilities and institutions or provided care by the same. The Division may recommend changes in programs and policies and if, within a reasonable time, the standards established by the Division and the recommendations of the Division are not met, it shall be the duty of the Director of the Division to make public in the community in which such agency, facility, or institution is located the report of the above mentioned inspection and the changes recommended by the Division. If any serious abuses, derelictions or deficiencies are found and are not corrected within a reasonable time, the Director shall report the same in writing to the Governor. (q) Penalty for Unlicensed Operation .Any child welfare agency that shall operate without a license issued by

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the Division shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than fifty ($50) dollars, nor more than two hundred ($200) dollars for each such offense. Each day of operation without a license shall constitute a separate offense. (r) Unlicensed Placement of Children for Care or Adoption .No person, agency, hospital, maternity home, institution, or official, public or private, in this State shall receive or accept a child under seventeen (17) years of age for placement or adoption, or place such a child either temporarily or permanently in a home other than the home of the child's relatives, without having been licensed by the Division. Violation of this provision shall be punishable by fine of not less than one hundred ($100) dollars nor exceeding five hundred ($500) dollars for each offense. (s) Effective date .The provisions of this section of this Act shall become effective as follows: The Division shall prepare standards for child welfare agencies and application forms for licenses as required herein no later than October 1, 1963. All child welfare agencies coming within the scope of provisions of this section shall secure, prepare and submit to the Division application for license as required herein no later than January 1, 1964. The Division shall approve or reject all applications for child welfare agency licenses no later than July 1, 1964, and no child welfare agency coming within the scope of provisions of this section shall continue to operate beyond said date without having been licensed by the Division. Section 15. Children Brought into State for Placement; Bond; Notification; Reports .No person shall bring or send into the State any child for the purpose of placing him or procuring his adoption without first filing notice with the Division for Children and Youth. He shall file with the Division a bond payable to the State for each child he intends to send or bring approved by the Division, in the penal sum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars, conditioned that he will not send or bring into the State any child who is incorrigible or unsound in mind or body; that he will remove any such child who becomes a public charge or who, in the

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opinion of the Division, becomes a menace to the community prior to his adoption or becoming of legal age; that the person with whom the child is placed shall be responsible for his proper care and training. Before any child shall be brought or sent into the State for the purpose of placing him in a foster home, the person so bringing or sending such child shall first notify the Division of his intention, and shall obtain from the Division a certificate stating that such home is, in the opinion of the Division, a suitable home for the child. Such notification shall state the name, age and personal description of the child, the name and address of the person with whom the child is to be placed, and such other information as may be required by the Division. The person bringing or sending such child into the State shall report at least once each year, and at such other times as the Division shall direct, as to the location and well-being of the child so long as such child shall remain within the State and until he shall have reached the age of 18 or shall have been legally adopted. Section 16. Misdemeanor.(a) Any person who shall knowingly aid, assist or encourage any child or youth under the lawful control or custody of the Division or of any licensed child welfare agency, or home or facility used by such agency, public or private, to escape or to attempt to escape the control or custody of the same shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided by law for a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who shall knowingly harbor, shelter, entertain or encourage any child or youth who has escaped the lawful custody or control of the Division or of any licensed child welfare agency, or home or facility used by such agency, public or private, shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided by law for a misdemeanor. Section 17. Power to Contract; Delegation of Power .The Board shall have the power and is hereby authorized: (a) To enter into contracts with Federal, state, county and municipal governments, and agencies and departments of the same; public and private institutions and agencies of this and other states; and individuals, as may be necessary or desirable in effectuating the purposes of this Act.

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(b) To enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with proper authorities of the State Department of Family and Children Services and county or district departments of family and children services as may be necessary or desirable in effectuating the purposes of this Act. (c) To enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate public and private institutions and agencies of other states relative to providing child welfare and youth services to non-resident children and youth, and to cooperate with such institutions and agencies in establishment and operation of group care facilities appropriate for social study, treatment and rehabilitation of children and youth. (d) To accept children and youth from Federal courts and provide the same social services within the scope of this Act for compensation and under such terms as may be agreed upon. The Board may authorize the Director to enter into contracts and agreements provided for in this section subject to the approval of the Board, or may, through appropriate action of the Board, delegate such authority to the Director. Section 18. Power to Accept and Use Gifts The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to receive, accept, hold and use on behalf of the State and for purposes provided for in this Act, gifts, grants, donations, devises and bequests of real, personal and mixed property of every kind and description. Section 19. Legal Proceedings .The Director is hereby authorized to institute or to intervene in any legal proceedings necessary to the performance of duties and responsibilities of the Division; to the enforcement of provisions of this Act and provisions of policies, standards, rules and regulations established by the Board in conformity with provisions of this Act; as may be commensurate with the legal status of the Division to a child or youth committed to the care, custody or control of the Division; or as may otherwise be specifically provided for herein. Section 20. Annual Report .The Director shall prepare

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and publish an annual report on the operation of the Division and county departments of family and children services and submit the same to the Governor, the Board, and all interested persons, officials, agencies and groups, public or private. The report shall contain, in addition to information, statistics and data as may be required by other provisions of this Act, a comprehensive analysis of performance of child welfare and youth services throughout the State during the period covered by the report; a study of present and a projection of future requirements for such services throughout the State, to include facilities and funds as may be required therefor; and such other information and recommendations of the Director as may be suitable. Section 21. Budget .The Director shall biennially, or as may otherwise from time to time be required by law, prepare and submit to the Board, in the form, manner and within the time prescribed by law, a proposed budget of funds necessary to be appropriated by the General Assembly for operation of the Division for Children and Youth during the years covered by the proposed budget. The proposed budget shall, upon approval by the Board, be forwarded to the Director of the Department of Family and Children Services and shall be incorporated into the proposed budget of said Department. Section 22. Existing Charters of Charitable Institutions .Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to revoke any charter or incorporation of any orphans' home, charitable or benevolent institution incorporated and established under provisions of the Act of the General Assembly approved December 18, 1894, (Ga. L. 1894, p. 80), as amended by the Act of the General Assembly approved December 16, 1898, (Ga. L. 1898, p. 104), and codified in Chapter 35-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, or to impair or diminish the rights, powers or privileges of such corporations as provided in said charter of incorporation. Section 23. Constitutionality .If any sections, sub-divisions or clause of this Act shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this Act.

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Section 24. Repealer .Chapter 35-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to charitable institutions for the custody of children, and incorporation, duties and powers of same; Chapter 35-6 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to the Georgia Industrial Home and other similar undenominational child-saving institutions, and inspections, and payments by counties thereto; Chapter 77-6 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to establishment and operation of the Georgia State Training School for Boys, and to the detention, education and training therein of certain persons committed thereto; Chapter 77-7 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to establishment and operation of the Georgia State Training School for Girls, and to the detention, education and training therein of certain persons committed thereto; Chapter 99-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to visitorial duties respecting certain facilities and institutions, and administration, supervision and operation of such facilities and institutions; Chapter 99-2 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to placement of children for care and adoption by persons not parents or relatives of such children, and to licensing, regulating and supervising child placing agencies; Section 26-1604 and 26-1605 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to commission of misdemeanor by enticing away and harboring children committed to the Georgia Industrial Home or other similar undenominational child-saving institutions; Section 99-9901 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to commission of misdemeanor by violating certain provisions of Chapter 99-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933; Section 99-9902 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 relating to commission of misdemeanor by violating certain provisions of Chapter 99-2 of the Code of Georgia of 1933;

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An Act regulating benevolent institutions in this State, defining the powers of those incorporated for the custody and care of children, and providing for incorporation of such institutions, approved December 18, 1894 (Ga. L. 1894, p. 80, et seq.), as amended by an Act approved December 16, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 104, et seq.); An Act authorizing commitment of certain children to the Georgia Industrial Home or other similar undenominational child-saving institutions, inspections, and payments by counties thereto, approved August 15, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 963 et seq.), as amended by an Act approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1053), and as amended by an Act approved March 7, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, p. 117 et seq.); An Act establishing Georgia State Reformatory, providing for operation of same, and for detention, education and training therein of certain offenders, etc., approved August 23, 1905 (Ga. L. 1905, p. 127, et seq.), as amended by an Act approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 373, et seq.), as amended by an Act approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 156, et seq.) and as amended by section 36 of an Act approved August 28, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, 17); An Act establishing the Georgia State Training School for Girls, providing for operation of same, and for detention, education and training therein of certain offenders, etc., approved August 19, 1913, (Ga. L. 1913, p. 87, et. seq.), as amended by an Act approved August 23, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 341, et seq.), as amended by section 37 of an Act approved August 28, 1931, (Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, 18), as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 682, et seq.), and as amended by an Act approved February 18, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 628); An Act relating to placing of children for care and adoption by persons not parents or relatives of such children; licensing, regulating and supervising child placing agencies, approved August 19, 1922 (Ga. L. 1922, p. 72, et seq.); An Act authorizing the Department of Public Welfare to arrange care for homeless, dependent and neglected children, approved March 28, 1935, (Ga. L. 1935, p. 490 et seq.);

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An Act known as The State Detention Homes Act, providing for establishing and operation of juvenile detention homes, etc., approved March 21, 1958, (Ga. L. 1958, p. 239, et seq.); An Act authorizing the Governor to provide necessary funds to implement The State Detention Homes Act, approved March 25, 1958, (Ga. L. 1958, p. 532); An Act authorizing the Department of Public Welfare to establish branches of State Training Schools under its jurisdiction, approved March 28, 1961, (Ga. L. 1961, p. 186 et seq.); Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16 of an Act establishing a Board of Public Welfare and defining certain duties of said Board, particularly visitorial duties respecting certain facilities and institutions and administration, supervision and operation of such facilities and institutions, approved August 18, 1919, (Ga. L. 1919, p. 222, 224 et seq.); Subparagraphs (2) and (3) of section 6 of an Act creating a State Department of Public Welfare, which relate to administration of child welfare activities and services, cooperation with the Federal Government in regard thereto, and expending funds therefor, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 355, 359, 360); are hereby repealed, and the provisions of this Act are enacted in lieu thereof. The repeal of said Acts and laws shall in no case or event be deemed or held to have the effect of restoring, revising or reenacting any prior Acts or laws previously repealed. Section 25. All other laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Section 26. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Effective date. Approved March 14, 1963.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDUREPUNISHMENT IN MURDER AND OTHER CAPITAL CASES. Code 26-1005 and 27-2302 Amended. No. 56 (House Bill No. 40). An Act to amend sections 26-1005 and 27-2302 of the Georgia Code of 1933, relating to the punishment for murder and other capital cases, so as to provide that any person who has not reached his seventeenth birthday at the time of the offense shall not be sentenced to death but shall instead be sentenced to life imprisonment; to provide for the effective date of these amendments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 26-1005 of the 1933 Code, prescribing the punishment for murder, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first paragraph the following: When it is shown that a person convicted of murder had not reached his seventeenth birthday at the time of the commission of the offense, the punishment of such person shall not be death but shall be imprisonment for life. so that when so amended section 26-1005 shall read as follows: 26-1005 . The punishment for persons convicted of murder shall be death, but may be confinement in the penitentiary for life in the following cases: If the jury trying the case shall so recommend, or if the conviction is founded solely on circumstantial testimony the presiding judge may sentence to confinement in the penitentiary for life. In the former case it is not discretionary with the judge; in the latter it is. When it is shown that a person convicted of murder had not reached his seventeenth birthday at the time of the commission of the offense, the punishment of such person shall not be death but shall be imprisonment for life. Punishment upon conviction of murder. Whenever a jury, in a capital case of homicide, shall find a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation of mercy, instead

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of a recommendation of imprisonment for life, in cases where by law the jury may make such recommendation, such verdict shall be held to mean imprisonment for life. If, in any capital case of homicide, the jury shall make any recommendation, where not authorized by law to make a recommendation if imprisonment for life, the verdict shall be construed as if made without any recommendation. Section 2. Section 27-2302 of the 1933 Code, prescribing punishment in capital cases other than homicide, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: When the verdict is guilty without a recommendation to mercy it shall be legal and shall mean that the convicted person shall be sentenced to death. However, when it is shown that a person convicted of a capital offense without a recommendation to mercy had not reached his seventeenth birthday at the time of the commission of the offense the punishment of such person shall not be death but shall be imprisonment for life. so that when so amended section 27-2302 shall read as follows: 27-2302 . In all capital cases, other than those of homicide, when the verdict is guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, it shall be legal and shall mean imprisonment for life. When the verdict is guilty without a recommendation to mercy it shall be legal and shall mean that the convicted person shall be sentenced to death. However, when it is shown that a person convicted of a capital offense without a recommendation to mercy had not reached his seventeenth birthday at the time of the commission of the offense the punishment of such person shall not be death but shall be imprisonment for life. Punishment in other capital cases. Section 3. These amendments shall be effective on and after the effective date of this Act but shall not be construed to affect any person heretofore tried and convicted. Intent. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 14, 1963.

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EMINENT DOMAINPROCEDURE UNDER 1961 ACTORDER OF NECESSITY. No. 60 (House Bill No. 279). An Act to amend an Act prescribing the procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia, or any division, department or branch of the government of the State of Georgia, or any county of such State for State-aid public road purposes, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 517), as amended, so as to provide for an order by the Director of the State Highway Department of Georgia instead of the resolution by the State Highway Board now provided for in subsection (6) of section 3 of such Act, finding that the circumstances are such that it is necessary to proceed in the particular case under the provisions thereof, and specifically authorizing condemnation under the provisions of such Act; to provide that the Director of the State Highway Department of Georgia shall have, possess and exercise all power and authority conferred upon the State Highway Board of Georgia in said Act approved April 5, 1961, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act prescribing the procedure for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia, or any division, department or branch of the government of the State of Georgia, or any county of such State for State-aid public road purposes, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 517), is hereby amended by striking from the first line in subsection (6) of section 3 of said Act, as amended, the words a resolution and substituting for said words so stricken the words an order; and by striking from the first and second lines in said subsection (6) the words State Highway Board and substituting for said words so stricken the words Director of the State Highway Department, so that said subsection (6) of section 3, as hereby amended, shall read as follows: (6) A certified copy of an order by the Director of the

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State Highway Department of Georgia, finding that the circumstances are such that it is necessary to proceed in the particular case under the provisions of this Act, and specifically authorizing condemnation under the provisions of this Act. Section 2. The Director of the State Highway Department of Georgia shall have, possess and exercise all power and authority conferred upon the State Highway Board of Georgia in said Act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 517), as amended. Intent. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 14, 1963. AGRICULTUREGRADING, ETC. OF CITRUS FRUIT. No. 62 (Senate Bill No. 82). An Act to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to determine, establish and promulgate grades and standards of quality for citrus fruit offered for sale or held for sale in this State; to provide for the identification of citrus fruit and a procedure connected therewith; to provide for the certification of dealers therein and a procedure connected therewith; to provide for the keeping of records and making reports; to provide exceptions and exemptions and the conditions thereof; to provide for inspection, inspection fees, the amount and procedure in the collection thereof; to provide for enforcement and a procedure connected therewith; to prohibit the sale of citrus fruit that is unwholesome, unhealthful, unsound and otherwise unfit for human consumption and fails to comply with the laws and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder; to provide penalties for violation; to provide for inspection stations; to provide for injunction and a procedure connected therewith; to define terms; to define the duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture

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in connection therewith; to provide for rules and regulations and the enforcement thereof; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. As used in this Act: (a) Citrus fruit shall include, but not be limited to, oranges, grapefruit, limes, lemons, tangerines, tangeloes and kumquats for human consumption. Definitions. (b) Commissioner shall mean the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (c) Storage or cold storage citrus fruit shall mean all such products free from defect, regardless of where processed, and that show evidence of deterioration from freezing, or that have been held at low temperature for sixty (60) days or more. (b) Container shall include, but not be limited to, boxes, baskets, crates, bags, sacks, cans or other receptacle of whatever material for the purpose of transporting citrus fruit. (e) Processer shall mean any person, firm or corporation processing and offering for sale citrus fruit for commercial purposes. (f) Dealer shall mean any person, firm or corporation, including processers and retailers, engaged in the business of selling, offering for sale, or holding for the purpose of sale in this State any citrus fruit in excess of one hundred (100) pounds in any one week. (g) Broker shall mean any person, firm or corporation selling citrus fruit in this State for a dealer on a commission basis. Section 2. (a) It shall be unlawful for any dealer or broker to sell, offer for sale or hold for the purpose of

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sale in this State any citrus fruit without clearly imprinting thereon or attaching thereto a label or other marking of such size or such form as the Commissioner may specify which shall plainly and legibly show the classification, grade and standard to which the same belongs. It shall further be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or hold for the purpose of sale any citrus fruit not labeled as required by this Act or as shall be prescribed by the Commissioner. Whenever citrus fruit are offered for sale or held for the purpose of sale packed in a container other than an airtight container, such container shall have affixed a label of such size as may be prescribed by the Commissioner on which shall be plainly and legibly printed the classification, grade and standard to which the contents of such container belong. Labels. (b) It shall be unlawful to offer citrus fruit in any newspaper advertisement, circular, radio or other form of advertising without plainly designating in such advertisement the classification, grade and standard to which the citrus fruit being offered for sale properly belong. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use citrus fruit in the preparation of food served to the public, or to hold citrus fruit for the purpose of such use unless such citrus fruit have clearly imprinted thereon or attached thereto a label or tag as may be prescribed by the Commissioner on which shall be plainly and legibly printed the classification, grade and standard to which the same belong. Whenever frozen or storage citrus fruit are used in the preparation of food served to the public, or held for the purpose of such use packaged in a container other than an airtight container such container shall have affixed a label as may be prescribed by the Commissioner on which shall be plainly and legibly printed in letters not less than three-eighths ([UNK]) inches in height the classification, grade and standard to which the contents of such container belong. Section 3. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or hold for the purpose of sale any citrus fruit as a dealer or broker unless such person has obtained from the Commissioner a certificate authorizing such person to engage in

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the business of selling citrus fruit in the State of Georgia. Such certificate shall be subject to revocation by the Commissioner for cause after notice and hearing. All such certificates shall be permanent and effective until revoked. Such certificate shall be issued without charge and shall be issued upon request to the Commissioner. Certificates. Section 4. The Commissioner may require every dealer and broker granted a certificate and every person, firm or corporation using citrus fruit in the preparation of food served to the public on which the inspection fee has not been previously paid to keep records of all purchases, sales, receipts or other transactions pertaining to the sale, purchase or use of citrus fruit and to mail to the office of the Commissioner in Atlanta, Georgia, duplicate copies of all invoices or equivalent information showing the consignor, the consignee, the quantity, source and classification of citrus fruit included in each purchase or sale and such other information as the Commissioner may require. The Commissioner may prescribe the forms to be used to furnish such information. Records, reports. Section 5. This Act shall not apply to any shipment of citrus fruit while the same constitutes a bona fide shipment in interstate commerce but shall apply at the very instant when an interstate shipment comes to rest within the State of Georgia and the police power may be asserted thereon or whenever such interstate shipment loses its character as such, whichever is earlier. Intent. Section 6. (a) The Commissioner may determine, establish, promulgate and enforce from time to time reasonable grades and standards of quality as to each or all of the classifications for citrus fruit to be sold or offered for sale in the State of Georgia such as will in his judgment promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer and he may alter or modify such grades and standards of quality from time to time as in his judgment honest and fair dealing in the interest of a consumer may require. Provided, however, that the grades and standards of quality so fixed by the Commissioner shall be based upon the requirements not less than the requirements necessary to

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meet the grades and standards of quality prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture or which may hereafter be prescribed by such United States Department of Agriculture and the tolerance to be allowed may be the same as is allowed in each grade or standard of quality by the United States Department of Agriculture. Grades. (b) The Commissioner may also make and promulgate and enforce such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Regulations. (c) The Commissioner may also make, establish and enforce regulations prescribing the maximum residual tolerances in insecticides and other poisons that may be permitted in or on citrus fruit offered for sale in this State to the end of protecting the consumer from the inherent dangers of such poisons. Same. (d) To promote honesty and fairness in dealing in citrus fruit, and to prevent and control the sale and dealing therein in such manner and by such means as not to defraud and mislead consumers and purchasers of citrus fruit, the Commissioner is hereby authorized to require all citrus fruit to be individually labeled to show any artificial coloring or other application or treatment process to which the citrus fruit has been subjected or undergone that enhances or modifies the natural appearance of such citrus fruit. Labels. Section 7. The Commissioner, his inspectors or agents or any employee of the Department of Agriculture, in carrying out the provisions of this law: (a) (1) May enter on any business day during the usual hours of business any store, market or other building or place where citrus fruit is sold, offered for sale or held for the purpose of sale in order to ascertain by inspection whether in the exhibition of such citrus fruit all of the provisions and conditions of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder in relation to the sale, offering for sale or holding for the purpose of sale have been complied with. Powers.

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(2) May upon good and sufficient cause to believe that any of the provisions of this law or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are being violated, stop and inspect any truck or other vehicle engaged in the transportation of citrus fruit upon the highway, to be sold, offered for sale or held for the purpose of sale in Georgia, and to make such examination or inspection thereof as is necessary to ascertain whether all of the provisions of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder relating to the quality and wholesomeness, grade and standard required by the provisions of this law and rules and regulations have been complied with. (b) May issue and enforce a stop-sale notice or order, or a stop-use notice or order, to the owner or custodian of any lot of citrus fruit which the Commissioner or his inspectors or agents or employees find, or have good reason to believe, are in violation of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule or regulation issued hereunder, which shall prohibit further sale, barter, exchange, distribution or use of such citrus fruit until the Commissioner is satisfied that the law or rule or regulation has been complied with and has issued a written release or notice to the owner or custodian of such citrus fruit. (c) May enter on any business day during the usual hours of business any restaurant-kitchen, hotel dining room-kitchen, or the kitchen of any other public eating place where citrus fruit is used in the preparation of food served to the public, and to make such examination and inspection thereof as is necessary to ascertain whether all of the provisions of this Act or any rule or regulation duly promulgated hereunder relating to the quality and wholesomeness, grade and standard required by the provisions of this law have been complied with. (d) An inspection fee is hereby imposed at the rate of: (1) Upon citrus fruit in its natural state of not less than one-eighth ([UNK]) of one cent (.01) per pound, nor more than one-fourth () of one cent (.01) per pound, or fraction thereof;

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and shall be paid to the Commissioner on all citrus fruit sold by dealers in this State and on all citrus fruit used in the preparation of food served to the public, if the fee has not been previously paid, which said inspection fee shall be paid by the dealer who first sells, offers for sale or holds for the purpose of sale citrus fruit in this State or by any person, firm or corporation using citrus fruit in the preparation of food served to the public, on which the inspection fee has not been previously paid. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell, offer for sale or hold for the purpose of sale in this State any citrus fruit on which said inspection fee shall not have been paid, and it shall be unlawful to use or hold for the purpose of use in this State any citrus fruit in the preparation of food served to the public on which said inspection fee shall not have been paid. The manner of collection of such inspection fee shall be as prescribed by the Commissioner, who is hereby authorized to so prescribe and enforce the method and manner of collecting same. All such fees so collected shall be paid into the State Treasury as other moneys collected by the Department of Agriculture. Inspection fee. (e) The possession of more than one hundred (100) pounds of citrus fruit in any one week by any dealer or broker or any person, firm or corporation using citrus fruit in the preparation of food served to the public shall be deemed held for the purpose of sale or for the purpose of use in the preparation of food served to the public. Section 8. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell citrus fruit which is unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome or otherwise unfit for human consumption, or sold in violation of the provisions of this Act or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. Unlawful sales. Section 9. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law. In addition thereto, the Commissioner may revoke the certificate of any dealer convicted of any violation of this Act. Misdemeanor.

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Section 10. In addition to the remedies otherwise provided in this Act and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law or the pendency of any criminal prosecution hereunder, the Commissioner is hereby authorized to apply to the superior court, and the superior court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining and enjoining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this Act or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder. Such injunction shall be issued and such proceedings maintained without bond. Injunctions. Section 11. The Commissioner is hereby authorized to designate inspection stations in this State through which all citrus fruit must pass for inspection. Inspection stations. Section 12. The provisions of this Act shall become effective as of July 1, 1964. Effective date. Section 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 14, 1963. GEORGIA RETAILERS' AND CONSUMERS' SALES AND USE TAX ACTAMENDEDEXEMPT SALES. No. 63 (House Bill No. 186). An Act to amend section 3 (c) 2 of the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act (Ga. L. 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to exempt seed, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides, defoliants, soil fumigants, plant growth regulating chemicals, plant desiccants, and feed for livestock or poultry when used directly in tilling the soil or animal husbandry; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That sectio 3 (c) 2 of the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act (Ga. L. 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby further amended by striking subparagraph (b) thereof in its entirety and substituting therefor the following subparagraph, to be designated subparagraph 3 (c) 2 (b): (b) Seed, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides, defoliants, soil fumigants, plant growth regulating chemicals, plant desiccants, and feed for livestock or poultry when used directly in tilling the soil or animal husbandry. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall take effect April 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 3. All laws, and parts of laws, in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 14, 1963. STATE REVENUE DEPARTMENTDEPUTY STATE REVENUE COMMISSIONERS. No. 65 (House Bill No. 530). An Act to amend an Act approved January 3, 1938, and found in Georgia Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 77, et seq., entitled, An Act to make comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia; to create the Department of Revenue and the office of State Revenue Commissioner; to confer upon such commissioner all the powers and duties formerly vested in the State Revenue Commission and in the Comptroller General in relation to petroleum inspection, licenses and taxation; to abolish the State Revenue Commission; to continue the Comptroller General as Insurance Commissioner, Comptroller of Withdrawals, to provide for the appointment, term of office, salary, oath, bond, authority, duties and removal

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of the State Revenue Commissioner; to provide for the organization and operation of the department; to create the State Board of Tax Appeals; to provide for review by the board of the assessments and equalization orders of the Commissioner; to make appropriation for the department and the board; to provide for appeal to the board from the superior courts; to enforce tax liability to other States which reciprocate; to repeal Code section 92-4507-9, 92-6001-7, 92-7004-6, Chapters 92-60, 92-61, and 92-68 and laws in conflict with this Act; to provide for the administration of and the enforcement of the tax law; and for other purposes, as amended, by an Act approved February 21, 1951, and found in Georgia Laws 1951, p. 614, so as to provide for the appointment of two Deputy State Revenue Commissioners; to provide for the offices of Deputy State Revenue Commissioners; to provide for the qualifications, oath, salaries and duties of Deputy State Revenue Commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Act approved January 3, 1938, and found in Georgia Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 77, et seq., as amended by an Act approved February 21, 1951, and found in Georgia Laws 1951, p. 614, is hereby amended by striking therefrom in its entirety section 11a and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 11a to read as follows: Section 11a. Appointment, qualifications, oath, salary, duties :There is hereby created the offices of Deputy State Revenue Commissioners, of which there shall be two: Such Deputy State Revenue Commissioners shall possess the qualifications and take the oath of office required by law of the State Revenue Commissioner, and shall be appointed by said State Revenue Commissioner and hold office at his pleasure. They shall not be under the merit system. The salaries of the Deputy State Revenue Commissioners shall be paid from funds appropriated by the Department in such amounts as may be determined by the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the State Budget Bureau, but shall, in no event, exceed $15,000.00 per annum. They shall file

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an official surety bond, approved in form by the Attorney-General, in the same amount as required for the State Revenue Commissioner, the premium of which shall be paid by the State. The Deputy State Revenue Commissioners shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the State Revenue Commissioner. They shall exercise in all matters all authority granted by law to the State Revenue Commissioner which the State Revenue Commissioner may delegate to them in writing. They shall execute all documents and papers, including assessments for taxes, executions for taxes, jeopardy assessments, licenses, and all other documents necessary in the performance of such duties and the exercise of such authority. Any such tax execution, license, assessment, or other document assigned and executed by the Deputy State Revenue Commissioners shall be of the same force and effect as if signed and executed by the State Revenue Commissioner. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 14, 1963. STATE REVENUE DEPARTMENTAUTHORITY OF AGENT ENFORCING LIQUOR, ETC. LAWS. No. 68 (House Bill No. 555). An Act to authorize special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department, in the enforcement of the liquor, wine and beer laws of this State, to bear arms, make arrests, execute warrants for arrest, investigate and execute search warrants, and seize and hold articles of contraband; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Persons appointed by the State Revenue Commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the

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Revenue Department, in the enforcement of the laws of this State with respect to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale or possession of liquor, wine or beer, shall have the authority throughout the State: (a) To obtain and execute warrants for arrest of persons charged with violations of such laws; (b) To obtain and execute search warrants in the enforcement of such laws; Authority. (c) To arrest without warrant any person found in violation of such laws, or endeavoring to escape, or for other cause there is likely to be a failure of enforcement of such laws for want of an officer to issue a warrant: (d) To make investigations in the enforcement of such laws and in connection therewith to go upon any property outside of buildings, posted or otherwise, in the performance of such duties; (e) To seize and take possession of all property which is declared contraband under such laws; and (f) To carry firearms while performing their duties. Section 2. Each such special agent or enforcement officer shall file with the State Revenue Commissioner a public official's bond in the amount of $1,000, the cost of which shall be borne by the Revenue Department. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as relieving them, after making an arrest, from the duties imposed generally to obtain a warrant promptly and, without undue delay, return arrested persons before a person authorized to examine, commit or receive bail as required by general law. Bond, intent. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963.

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GEORGIA FACTORY FOR THE BLINDOBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS BY WORKERS. No. 76 (House Bill No. 327). An Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia Factory for the Blind, approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 579), as amended, so as to provide that workers in said factory shall receive and observe all State holidays with pay; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Georgia Factory for the Blind, approved March 30, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 579), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 8 the following: All workers in said factory shall observe all holidays observed by other departments and agencies of the State government, and shall receive their proportionate compensation for each holiday so observed. If any worker shall be compensated in such a manner that his daily compensation is not fixed, but rather is based upon a production basis, he shall receive by way of compensation for such observance of State holidays the average daily production compensation received by him during the immediately preceding thirty day period, holidays and Sundays excluded. The Department of Public Welfare is authorized and directed to pay such compensation from the funds appropriated to and available for said department., so that when so amended section 8 shall read as follows: Section 8. Each worker in said factory who is otherwise entitled to share in the benefits provided for dependent blind persons under the Act known as Aid to the Blind Act shall, in addition to the amount received as compensation for his services in said factory, be paid from the Department of Public Welfare the amount paid totally dependent blind persons less half the earnings of said worker. All workers in said factory shall observe all holidays observed by other departments and agencies of the State government, and shall receive their proportionate compensation for each holiday so observed. If any worker shall be compensated

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in such a manner that his daily compensation is not fixed, but rather is based upon a production basis, he shall receive by way of compensation for such observance of State holidays the average daily production compensation received by him during the immediately preceding thirty day period, holidays and Sundays excluded. The Department of Public Welfare is authorized and directed to pay such compensation from the funds appropriated to and available for said department. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963. MOTOR FUEL TAX LAWAMENDEDWATERCRAFT. Code 92-1403 Amended. No. 78 (House Bill No. 320). An Act to amend an Act known as the Motor Fuel Tax Law approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 167), that reenacted a new Chapter 92-14 of the Code, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 3), so as to repeal the refund authorized for motor fuel tax paid on gasoline used on navigable waters; to provide an effective date; to provide that there shall be no refund of tax paid on gasoline used in operating watercraft upon navigable waters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Motor Fuel Tax Law approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 167), that reenacted a new Chapter 92-14 of the Code, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 25, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 3), is hereby amended by striking from section 92-1403, in its entirety, the provision relative to the refund

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of tax paid on gasoline used in propelling watercraft upon navigable waters, and in particular as enumerated on pages 4, 5 and 6 of the 1950 amendment to the 1937 law. Code 92-1403 amended. Section 2. It is the intent and purpose of section 1 of this Act to repeal the authorization of law to refund the tax paid on gasoline used in the propulsion of watercraft on the navigable waters of this State. On and after the effective date of this Act there shall be no refund of any of the tax paid on any such gasoline used for such purpose. Provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall apply to the purchase of gasoline by any operators of watercraft which contains a gasoline storage capacity in excess of 35 gallons and purchases by such operators are made at any facility located upon any part of what is commonly known as the Intercoastal Waterway. The tax on such purchases shall be refundable. Intent. Section 3. This Act shall become effective June 30, 1963. Effective date. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963. CALHOUN SUPERIOR COURTTERMS. No. 79 (House Bill No. 46). An Act to change the terms of the Superior Court of Calhoun County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Beginning with the year 1963 and each year thereafter, the Superior Court of Calhoun County shall convene on the last Monday in May and the last Monday in November of each year.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963. BRUNSWICK JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGE'S SECRETARY. No. 80 (Senate Bill No. 100). An Act to provide for a secretary for the judge of the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; to provide for the method of payment of such secretary by the counties of said circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The several counties of Brunswick Judicial Circuit are hereby authorized and directed to provide a secretary for the judge of the superior court of said circuit. The judge shall have the authority and discretion to employ such secretary at a salary of three thousand one hundred twenty ($3,120.00) dollars per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments. Section 2. The salary of such secretary shall be apportioned among the counties composing said circuit so that the annual payment by each county to such secretary shall be as follows: Appling County $ 600.00 Camden County 360.00 Glynn County 1,200.00 Jeff Davis County 360.00 Wayne County 600.00 Section 3. The judge shall designate the name of such secretary or new secretary, in the event a different secretary is employed, to the governing authority of each county

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composing the Brunswick Judicial Circuit and such secretary shall be paid directly from the funds of the counties composing said circuit on the first of each month. Section 4. The effective date of this Act shall be February 25, 1963. Effective date. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACTAMENDED. Code Title 114 Amended. No. 81 (Senate Bill No. 31). An Act to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia, relating to Workman's Compensation, as amended, so as to further define injury and personal injury; to authorize the State Board of Workmen's Compensation to approve and permit final and binding settlements of claims under the Workmen's Compensation Act, where both sides are represented by counsel; to permit employees incapacitated for twenty-eight or more consecutive days following an injury to recover compensation for the first seven days of such incapacity; to establish rights and procedures pertaining to subrogation; to change minimum weekly benefits for total incapacity and maximum weekly benefits, and to increase the maximum compensation payable; to increase maximum weekly benefits for partial incapacity and to increase the maximum compensation payable; to increase the number of weeks for compensating for injuries; to limit the maximum compensation for compensating two permanent injuries and to increase the maximum compensation payable; to increase compensation for funeral expenses; to permit the Board to authorize lump sum settlements in certain instances; to provide for the appointment of a guardian by the Board;

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to increase the basic medical expenses allowable; to provide for return of bond in certain instances; to change method of appeal; to limit time for filing claims for compensation for exposure to x-ray or radioactive substances; to change provisions for medical and burial expenses; to provide for subpoena powers by the Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Title 114 of the Code of Georgia, relating to Workman's Compensation, as amended, is hereby amended by changing the period at the end of Code section 114-102, relating to injury and personal injury, as amended, to a comma and adding thereafter the words nor shall `injury' and `personal injury' include heart disease, heart attack, the failure or occlusion of any of the coronary blood vessels, or thrombosis, unless it is shown by prepondrance of competent and creditable evidence that it was attributable to the performance of the usual work of employment., so that when so amended, Code section 114-102 shall read as follows: 114-102. `Injury' and `personal injury' defined .`Injury' and `personal injury' shall mean only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment and shall not, except as hereinafter provided, include a disease in any form except where it results naturally and unavoidably from the accident, nor shall `injury' and personal injury' include injury caused by the willful act of a third person directed against an employee for reasons personal to such employee, nor shall `injury' and `personal injury' include heart disease, heart attack, the failure or occlusion of any of the coronary blood vessels, or thrombosis, unless it is shown by prepondrance of competent and creditable evidence that it was attributable to the performance of the usual work of employment. Section 2. Said Title is further amended by adding to the end of Code section 114-106, relating to settlements, the following:

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Whenever it shall appear to the Board, by stipulation of the parties or otherwise, that both parties are represented by counsel and that there is a bona fide dispute as to facts, the determination of which will materially affect the right of the employee or dependent to recover compensation or the amount of compensation which would be receovered, or that there is a genuine dispute as to the applicability of the Act, and it further appears that the parties have agreed upon a settlement between themselves, which settlement gives due regard and weight to the conflicting evidence available relating to the disputed facts, or to the questions as to the applicability of the Act, then upon such determination, the Board shall approve such settlement and enter an award conforming to the terms of such settlement, even though such settlement may provide for the payment of compensation in a sum or sums less than would be payable if there were no conflict as to the employee's right to recover compensation; where such settlement has been agreed upon and approved by the Board, the same shall constitute a complete and final disposition of all claims on account of the incident, injury or injuries referred to therein and the Board shall not be authorized to enter upon any award subsequent to such Board approval amending, modifying or changing in any manner the said settlement, nor shall said settlement be subject to review by the Board under Code section 114-709. so that when so amended, Code section 114-106 shall read as follows: 114-106. Settlements encouraged .Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to prevent settlements made by and between the employee and employer, but rather to encourate them, so long as the amount of compensation and the time and manner of payment are in accordance with the provisions of this Title. A copy of any such settlement agreement shall be filed by the employer with the State Board of Workmen's Compensation, and no such settlement shall be binding until approved by the Board. Whenever it shall appear to the Board, by stipulation of the parties or otherwise, that both parties are represented by counsel and that there is a bona fide dispute as to facts,

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the determination of which will materially affect the right of the employee or dependent to recover compensation or the amount of compensation which would be recovered, or that there is a genuine dispute as to the applicability of the Act, and it further appears that the parties have agreed upon a settlement between themselves, which settlement gives due regard and weight to the conflicting evidence available relating to the disputed facts, or to the questions as to the applicability of the Act, then upon such determination, the Board shall approve such settlement and enter an award conforming to the terms of such settlement, even though such settlement may provide for the payment of compensation in a sum or sums less than would be payable if there were no conflict as to the employee's right to recover compensation; where such settlement has been agreed upon and approved by the Board, the same shall constitute a complete and final disposition of all claims on account of the incident, injury or injuries referred to therein and the Board shall not be authorized to enter upon any award subsequent to such Board approval amending, modifying or changing in any manner the said settlement, nor shall said settlement be subject to review by the Board under Code section 114-709. Section 3. Said Title is further amended by changing the period at the end of Code section 114-401, relating to period of incapacity, to a semi-colon and adding at the end thereof the following language: and except that if an employee is incapacitated for twentyeight consecutive days following an injury, then compensation shall be paid for such first seven calendar days of incapacity. so that when so amended, Code section 114-401 shall read as follows: 114-401. Period of Incapacity .No compensation shall be allowed for the first seven calendar days of incapacity resulting from an injury, including the day of the injury, except the benefits provided for in section 114-501; and except that if an employee is incapacitated for twenty-eight

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consecutive days following an injury, then compensation shall be paid for such first seven calendar days of incapacity. Section 4. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-403, relating to subrogation, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-403 to read as follows: 114-403. Subrogation .Whenever any person is called upon to pay compensation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses on account of injury or death compensable under this Act, and such person contends that a person or persons other than the employer is liable to pay damages, on account of such injury or death, to the injured employee or those entitled to recover for the employee's death, such person called upon to make such payment may give to the persons contended to be so liable and to the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of his death written notice of such contention and of the fact that the person giving notice is required to make such payment. Upon giving such written notice, the person called upon to make such payment shall be subrogated, to the extent of the compensation medical expenses and/or funeral expenses payable, to all rights arising out of the injury or death which the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of his death shall have against such notified persons, and shall have a lien therefor against the net recovery of any judgment or settlement recovered by the injured employee or those entitled to recover on account of the employee's death against any of the persons so notified. Section 5. Said Title is further amended by striking in Code section 114-404, relating to total incapacity and limit of compensation, as amended, the figure $30 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $37 and by striking the figure $10 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $12; and by striking the figures $10,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $12,500.00 so that when so amended, Code section 114-404 shall read as follows:

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114-404. Total incapacity; limit of compensation .When the incapacity to work resulting from an injury is total, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid, as hereinafter provided for, to the employee during such total incapacity a weekly compensation equal to 60 per cent. of his average wages, but not more than $37 per week nor less than $12 per week, except when the weekly wage is below $12, then the regular wages on the date of the accident shall be the weekly amount paid, and in no case shall the period covered by such compensation be greater than 400 weeks, nor shall the total amount of compensation exceed $12,500. Section 6. Said Title is further amended by striking in Code section 114-405, relating to partial incapacity and limit of compensation, as amended, the figure $20 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $30 and by striking the figure $6,000 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $9,000 and by striking the following wording: In case the partial incapacity begins after a period of total incapacity, the latter period shall be deducted from the maximum period herein allowed for partial incapacity., and by inserting in lieu thereof the following wording: In the event partial incapacity shall follow a period of total incapacity, the number of weeks to which the employee shall be entitled to receive compensation under this section shall be reduced by the number of weeks for which payments for total incapacity have been made to the employee, and in such event, the limitation as to the total compensation payable under this section shall not limit the total compensation which may be collected by the employee., so that when so amended said Code section 114-405 shall read as follows: 114-405. Partial incapacity; limit of compensation .Except as otherwise provided in the next section hereafter, where the incapacity for work resulting from the injury is partial, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, as hereinafter provided, to the injured employee during such incapacity, a weekly compensation equal to 60 per cent. of the difference between his average weekly wages before the injury and the average weekly wages which he is able

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to earn thereafter, but not more than $30 a week, and in no case shall the period covered by such compensation be greater than 350 weeks from the date of injury. In the event partial incapacity shall follow a period of total incapacity, the number of weeks to which the employee shall be entitled to receive compensation under this section shall be reduced by the number of weeks for which payments for total incapacity have been made to the employee, and in such event, the limitation as to the total compensation payable under this section shall not limit the total compensation which may be collected by the employee. The total compensation payable shall in no case exceed $9,000. Section 7. Said Title is further amended by striking from subparagraph (1) of Code section 114-406, relating to compensation for injuries, as amended, the figure 150 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures 160 and by striking in subparagraph (n) of said section the figures 125 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures 135, and by striking from subparagraph (r) of said section the figures 50 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures 60 so that when so amended, said Code section 114-406 shall read as follows: 114-406. Compensation for injuries .In the cases included by the following schedule the permanent partial industrial handicap in each case shall be compensated by payments for the period specified, and the compensation so paid for such handicap shall be as specified therein and shall be in lieu of all other compensation for the permanent partial handicap. In addition to the compensation provided in the schedule for permanent partial handicap, compensation for total incapacity for work, as provided in section 114-405, shall be paid, but compensation for total incapacity for work shall in no case be paid for a period longer than 10 weeks. (a) Loss of a thumb, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 60 weeks. (b) Loss of a first finger, commonly called the index finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 40 weeks.

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(c) Loss of a second finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 35 weeks. (d) Loss of a third finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 30 weeks. (e) Loss of a fourth finger, commonly called the little finger, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 25 weeks. (f) Loss of the first phalange of the thumb or any finger shall be considered to be equal to the loss of one-half of such thumb or finger, and the compensation shall be for one-half of the periods of time above specified. (g) Loss of more than one phalange shall be considered the loss of the entire finger or thumb: Provided, that in no case shall the amount received for more than one finger exceed the amount provided in this schedule for the loss of a hand. (h) Loss of a great toe, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 30 weeks. (i) Loss of one of the toes other than a great toe, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 20 weeks. (j) Loss of the first phalange of any toe shall be considered to be equal to the loss of one-half of such toe, and the compensation shall be for one-half of the periods of time above specified. (k) Loss of more than one phalange shall be considered as the loss of the entire toe. (l) Loss of a hand, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 160 weeks. (m) Loss of an arm, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 200 weeks. (n) Loss of a foot, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 135 weeks.

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(o) Loss of a leg, 60 per centum of average weekly wages during 225 weeks. (p) Loss of an eye, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 125 weeks. (q) Complete loss of hearing in both ears, 60 per centum of average weekly wages during 150 weeks. (r) Complete loss of hearing in one ear, 60 per centum of the average weekly wages during 60 weeks. (s) Total loss of use of a member or loss of vision of an eye shall be considered as equivalent to the loss of such member or eye. The compensation for partial loss of, or for partial loss of use of, a member or, for partial loss of vision of an eye, shall be such proportion of the payments above provided for total loss as such partial loss bears to total loss. Loss of both arms, hands, legs, or feet, or any two of these members, or the permanent total loss of vision in both eyes, shall be deemed permanent total incapacity and shall be compensated under section 114-404. The weekly compensation payments referred to in this section shall be subject to the same limitations as to maximum and minimum as set out in section 114-404. Section 8. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-410, relating to permanent injuries, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-410 to read as follows: 114-410. Two permanent injuries .If an employee receives a permanent injury as specified in section 114-406, after having sustained another permanent injury in the same employment, he shall be entitled to compensation for both injuries, but the total compensation shall be paid by extending the period and not by increasing the amount of weekly compensation, and in no case exceeding 350 weeks. When the previous and subsequent permanent injuries received in the same employment result in total disability, compensation shall be payable for permanent total disability,

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but payments made for the previous injury shall be deducted from the total payment of compensation due. In no event shall the total amount of compensation paid exceed $12,500. Section 9. Said Title is further amended by striking from subparagraph (a) of Code section 114-413, relating to death from injury from other causes and sickness and funeral, as amended, the figures $350 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $500, so that as so amended said Code section 114-413 shall read as follows: 114-413. Death from causes other than injury; death resulting from injury; expenses of last sickness and funeral; dependants .When an employee is entitled to compensation under this Title for an injury received, and death ensues from any cause not resulting from the injury for which he was entitled the compensation, payments of the unpaid balance for such injury shall cease and all liability therefor shall terminate. If death results instantly from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, or if during the period of disability caused by an accident death results proximately therefrom, the compensation under this Title shall be as follows: (a) The employer shall, in addition to any other compensation, pay the reasonable expenses of the employee's last sickness, and burial expenses not to exceed $500. If the employee leaves no dependents this shall be the only compensation. (b) The employer shall pay the dependents of the deceased employee, wholly dependent on his earnings for support at the time of the injury, a weekly compensation equal to 85 per cent. of the compensation which is provided for in section 114-404 for total disability, for a period not exceeding 400 weeks from date of injury. (c) If the employee leaves dependents only partially dependent on his earnings for their support at the time of

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his injury, the weekly compensation for these dependents shall be in the same proportion to the compensation for persons wholly dependent as the average amount contributed weekly by the deceased to the partial dependents bears to his average weekly wages at the time of his injury. (d) When weekly payments have been made to an injured employee before his death, compensation to dependents shall begin on the date of the last of such payments, but the number of weekly payments made to the injured employee under section 114-404 shall be subtracted from the maximum of 400 weeks provided by this section, so that the duration of payments made to the dependents under this section plus the weekly payments made to the injured employee under section 114-404 shall not exceed a total of 400 weeks from the date of the injury, and in no case shall payments be made to dependents except during dependency. (e) If the employee does not leave dependents, citizens of or residing at the time of the accident in the United States or Dominion of Canada, the amount of compensation shall not in any case exceed $1,000. The compensation provided for in this section shall be payable only to dependents and only during dependency. Section 10. Said Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code section 114-417, relating to lump sum payments, as amended, the following language: Provided further that, except with the consent of all parties, no such lump sum payment shall be ordered in any such case in which the Board finds from the evidence that there may be a future change of condition in respect to the disability for which the compensation shall be payable. Where such lump sum award has been made, the same shall constitute a complete and final disposition of all claims on account of the incident, injury, or injuries giving rise to the claim, where both parties are represented by counsel, and the Board shall not be authorized to enter any award subsequent thereto amending, modifying, or changing

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in any manner the amount of compensation payable on account of such incident, injury, or injuries, nor shall the award thereafter be subject to review by the Board under Code section 114-709., so that when so amended said Code section 114-417 shall read as follows: 114-417. Payment in lump sum .Whenever any weekly payment has been continued for not less than 26 weeks, the liability therefor may, when the State Board of Workman's Compensation deem it to be to the best interest of the employee or his dependents, or where it will prevent undue hardship on the employer or his insurance carrier, without prejudicing the interests of the employee or his dependents, be redeemed, in whole or in part, by the payment by the employer of a lump sum which shall be fixed by the Board, but in no case to exceed the commutable value of the future installments which may be due under this law; provided, that the lump sum to be paid shall be fixed at an amount which will equal the total sum of the probable future payments, reduced to their present value upon the basis of interest calculated at five per cent. per annum. Provided further that, except with the consent of all parties, no such lump sum payment shall be ordered in any such case in which the Board finds from the evidence that there may be a future change of condition in respect to the disability for which the compensation is payable or as to the duration of the period during which compensation shall be payable. Where such lump sum award has been made, the same shall constitute a complete and final disposition of all claims on account of the incident, injury or injuries giving rise to the claim, where both parties are represented by counsel, and the Board shall not be authorized to enter any award subsequent thereto amending, modifying, or changing in any manner the amount of compensation payable on account of such incident, injury, or injuries, nor shall the award thereafter be subject to review by the Board under Code section 114-709. Section 11. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-421, relating to appointment of guardian

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by the Board, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-421 to read as follows: 114-421. Appointment of guardian by the Board .The State Board of Workmen's Compensation is authorized to appoint a qualified guardian for any minor or legally incompetent claimant who shall be entitled to workmen's compensation benefits, where there is no duly appointed and qualified guardian for such minor or legally incompetent person, but the authority of any such guardian so appointed by the Board shall be limited to the administration of such workmen's compensation benefits only as such minor or legally incompetent person might be entitled to receive. Section 12. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 114-501, relating to medical and other treatment, as amended, the figures $1,125 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $2,000, and by striking in said section the figures $375 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $500 so that as so amended Code section 114-501 shall read as follows: 114-501. Medical and other treatment; artificial members; effect of refusal to accept .Medical, surgical, hospital, and other treatment in amount not to exceed $2,000, including medical and surgical supplies as may reasonably be required, for the period not exceeding 10 weeks from date of injury to effect a cure or give relief and for such additional time, and for such additional amount not exceeding $500 additional, as in the judgment of the Board will tend to lessen the period of disability, and in addition thereto such original artificial members as may be reasonably necessary at the end of the healing period shall be provided by the employer. In case of a controversy arising between the employer and the employee relative to the continuance of medical, surgical, hospital, or other treatment, the State Board of Workmen's Compensation may order such further treatments as may in the discretion of the Board be necessary, within the limits of time and amount as set forth above.

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The Board may at any time upon request of an employee order a change of physician or treatment and designate other treatment or another physician as suggested by the injured employee subject to the approval of the Board, and in such a case the expense thereof shall be borne by the employer upon the same terms and conditions as hereinbefore provided in this section for medical and surgical treatment and attendance. The refusal of the employee to accept any medical, hospital, surgical, or other treatment when ordered by the State Board of Workmen's Compensation shall bar said employee from further compensation until such refusal ceases, and no compensation shall at any time be paid for the period of suspension unless in the opinion of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation the circumstances justify the refusal, in which case, the State Board of Workmen's Compensation may order a change in the medical or hospital service. If in an emergency on account of the employer's failure to provide the medical or other care as herein specified a physician other than provided by the employer is called to treat the injured employee, the reasonable cost of such service, within the limits of time and amount set forth above, shall be paid by the employer if so ordered by the State Board of Workmen's Compensation. Section 13. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 114-602, relating to posting bonds, as amended, the following wording: after a period of three years where there is no outstanding claim shown as of record of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation,, and inserting in lieu thereof the following wording: upon the filing of a certificate certifying to the existence of an insurance contract to take over outstanding liability resulting to presently pending claim or any future unrepresented claims,, so that when so amended said Code section 114-602 shall read as follows: 114-602. Duty to insure in licensed company, association, etc., or to deposit security, indemnity, or bond; procedure

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upon ceasing to be self-insurer .Every employer who accepts the provisions of this Title relative to the payment of compensation shall fully insure and keep fully insured, unless otherwise ordered or permitted by the State Board of Workmen's Compensation, his liability hereunder in some corporation, association, or organization, licensed as provided by law to transact the business of workmen's compensation insurance in this State, or in some mutual insurance association formed by a group of employers so licensed, or shall furnish to the Board satisfactory proof of his financial ability to pay directly the compensation in the amount and manner and when due as provided for in this law. In the latter case the Board may in their discretion require the deposit of acceptable security, indemnity or bond to secure the payment of compensation liabilities as they are incurred: Provided, that it shall be satisfactory proof of the employer's financial ability to pay directly the compensation in the amount and manner when due, as provided for in this Title, and the equivalent of acceptable security, indemnity or bond to secure the payment of compensation liabilities as they are incurred, if the employer shall show to the Board that he is a member of a mutual insurance company, duly licensed to do business in this State by the Insurance Commissioner, as provided by the laws of this State, or of an association or group of employers, so licensed, and as such is exchanging contracts of insurance with the employers of this and other States, through a medium specified and located in their agreements between each other, but this proviso shall in no wise restrict or qualify the right of self-insurance as hereinbefore authorized. Nothing herein shall be construed to require an employer to place his entire insurance in a single insurance carrier. Wherever a self-insurer has been required to post bond should they cease to be a corporation, and/or obtain coverage, and/or desire to change from a self-insurer, the Board shall be allowed to return said bond in either instance upon the filing of a certificate certifying to the existence of an insurance contract to take over outstanding liability resulting to presently pending claim or any future unrepresented claims, and the Board shall be relieved of any

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liability arising out of a case where the injuries were incurred or liability therefor, prior to the returning of the bonds. Section 14. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 114-708, relating to application for review, the word seven and inserting in lieu thereof the word thirty so that as so amended Code section 114-708 shall read as follows: 114-708. Review by all of members; time; remand of case to single director; award .If an application for review is made to the State Board of Workmen's Compensation within thirty days from the date of notice of the award, all of the members shall review the evidence or, if deemed advisable, as soon as practicable hear the parties at issue, their representatives and witnesses, and shall make an award and file the same in like manner as specified in the foregoing section, together with their rulings of law in the premises. A copy of the award so made on review shall immediately be sent to the parties at dispute. All of the members may remand to a single director any case before them for review for the purpose of taking additional evidence; said evidence shall be delivered to all of the members and it shall be taken into account before rendering any decision or award in such case. Section 15. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-710, relating to appeals, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-710 to read as follows: 114-710. Appeals; grounds for rescinding order; writ of error to Court of Appeals .Any award of the State Board of Workmen's Compensation, provided for in section 114-707, with respect to which no application for a review thereof is filed in due time, or an award of the directors upon such review as provided in section 114-708, shall, in either event, as the case may be, and subject to the other provisions of this Title, be a final award and shall be conclusive and binding as to all questions of fact; but either party to the dispute may, within 30 days from the date

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of any such final award, or within 30 days from the date of any other final order or judgment of the directors, but not thereafter, appeal from the decision in such final award or from any other final decision of said Board to the Court of Appeals, in the manner hereafter outlined, and upon the following grounds, viz.: The party conceiving himself to be aggrieved may file an application in writing with the Board asking for an appeal from any such order or decree, stating generally the grounds upon which such appeal is sought. In the event such appeal is filed as hereinbefore provided, the Board shall, within 30 days from the filing of the same, cause certified copies of all documents and papers then on file in their office in the matter, and a transcript of all testimony taken therein, to be transmitted with their findings and order or decree to the clerk of the Court of Appeals. The cause so appealed may thereupon be brought on for a hearing in accordance with the rules of said court. The findings of fact made by the members within their power shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive, but upon such hearing the court shall set aside the order or decree of the members, if it be found that (1) The members acted without or in excess of their powers; (2) The order or decree was procured by fraud; (3) The facts found by the members do not support the order or decree; (4) There is not sufficient competent evidence in the record to warrant the members in making the order or decree complained of; or that (5) The order or decree is contrary to law. No order or decree of the Board shall be set aside by the court upon any ground other than one or more of the grounds above stated. If not set aside upon one or more of such stated grounds, the court shall affirm the order, judgment, decree or decision of the Board so appealed from. Upon the setting aside of any such order, decree or decision

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of the Board, the court may recommit the controversy to the Board for further hearing or proceedings in conformity with the judgment and opinion of the court, or such court may enter the proper judgment upon the findings, as the nature of the case may demand. Such decree of the court shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall, subject to the other provisions of this Title, thereafter be the same as though rendered in a suit heard and determined by said court. In case of an appeal from the decision of the Board, said appeal shall operate as a supersedeas, if the employer has complied with the provisions of this Title respecting insurance, and no such employer shall be required to make payment of the award involved in the questions made in the case so appealed, until such questions at issue therein shall have been fully determined in accordance with the provisions of this Title. Section 16. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-716, relating to record of injuries, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-716 to read as follows: 114-716. Record of injuries. Records of Board. Report of termination of incapacity. Penalty. Reports .(a) Every employer who accepts the provisions of this Title relative to the payment of compensation shall hereafter keep a record of all injuries, fatal or otherwise, received by his employees in the course of their employment, on blanks approved by the State Board of Workmen's Compensation. Within 10 days after the occurrence and knowledge thereof, as provided in section 114-303, of an injury to an employee requiring medical or surgical treatment, or causing his absence from work for more than seven days, a report thereof shall be made in writing and mailed to the Board on blanks to be procured from the Board for this purpose. (b) The records of the Board, insofar as they refer to accidents, injuries, and settlements, shall not be open to the public, but only to the parties satisfying the Board of their interest in such records and the right to inspect them. Under such reasonable rules and regulations as the Board

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may adopt, the records of the Board as to any employee in any previous case in which such employee was a claimant shall be open to and made available to such claimant, to an employer or its insurance carrier which is called upon to pay compensation, medical expenses and/or funeral expenses, or to any party at interest, except that the Board may make such reasonable charge as it deems proper for furnishing information by mail and for copies of records. (c) Upon the termination of the disability of the injured employee, the employer shall make a supplementary report to the Board on blanks to be procured from them for the purpose. (d) The said report shall contain the name, nature, and location of the business of the employer, the name, age, sex, and wages and occupation of the injured employee, and shall state the date and hour of the accident causing the injury, the nature and cause of the injury, and such other information as may be required by the Board. (e) Any such employer who refuses or willfully neglects to make the report required by this section shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $25 for each refusal or willful neglect, to be assessed by a director in an open hearing, with the right of review as in other cases. In the event the employer has transmitted the report to the insurance carrier for transmission to the Board, the insurance carrier willfully neglecting or failing to transmit the report shall be liable and shall pay the fine. (f) Every employer shall, upon request of the Board, report the number of his employees, hours of their labor, and number of days of operation of business. Section 17. Said Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code section 114-801 the following wording: Except, however, in cases of disability or death caused by exposure to x-rays or radioactive substances as listed and defined under section 114-803-2, the time for the filing of such claims shall be within one year after the date upon which the employee first suffered disability from the exposure of x-ray and either knew or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known that the occupational disease was caused by his present or prior employment.

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so that when so amended Code section 114-801 shall read as follows: 114-801. General provisions .Where the employer and employee are subject to the provisions of the workmen's compensation law, the disablement or death of an employee resulting from an occupational disease as hereinafter listed and defined, shall be treated as the happening of an injury by accident, and the employee or, in the case of his death, his dependents, shall be entitled to compensation as provided by the workmen's compensation law, except as hereinafter provided, and the practice and procedure prescribed in such law shall apply to all the proceedings under this Chapter except as hereinafter otherwise provided: Provided, however, that in no case shall an employer be liable for compensation under the provisions of this Chapter except for a disease specified in section 114-803, and unless such disease arose out of and in the course of employment and has resulted from the nature of the employment in which the employee was engaged under such employer and was actually contracted while engaged, meaning by `nature of the employment' that to the occupation in which the employee was so engaged, there is attached the particular hazard of such disease that distinguishes it from the usual run of occupations and is in excess of the hazards of such disease attending employment in general, and unless disablement or death results within three years in the case of silicosis or asbestosis or within one year in the case of any other occupational disease after the last injurious exposure to the hazard of such disease in such employment, or, in case of death, unless death follows continuous disability from such disease commencing within the period above limited for which compensation has been paid or awarded or timely claim made as provided by the workmen's compensation law, and results within seven years after such last exposure. Except, however, in cases of disability or death caused by exposure to x-rays or radioactive substances as listed and defined under section 114-803-2, the time for the filing of such claims shall be within one year after the date upon which the employee first suffered disability from the exposure of x-ray and either knew or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known

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that the occupational disease was caused by his present or prior employment. Section 18. Said Title is further amended by striking Code section 114-824, relating to medical and burial expenses, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 114-824 to read as follows: 114-824. Medical and burial expenses .Any claimant or employee who shall be entitled to compensation under the terms of this Chapter shall be entitled to burial expenses, medical, hospital and other treatment in the same amounts and with the same limitations and conditions as provided in sections 114-413 and 114-501 for injured employees. Section 19. Said Title is further amended by creating a new Code section to be known as Code section 114-828, to read as follows: 114-828. Said Board shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of records as the superior court of this state has the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of records. Subpoena powers. Section 20. The provisions of this Act shall be separate and separable, and the invalidity of any portion hereof shall not affect or impair the validity of the remaining portion. Severability. Section 21. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963.

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EXPENSES OF COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH IN COUNTIES HAVING NOT LESS THAN 175,000 AND NOT MORE THAN 225,000 POPULATION. Code 88-306, 88-307 Amended. No. 82 (House Bill No. 498). An Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Health in each county of the state and providing for payment of a portion of the expenses of county health departments by towns and cities under certain conditions approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 371), so as to change the method of payment of expenses of county health departments in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating a Board of Health in each county of the state and providing for payment of a portion of the expenses of county health departments by towns and cities under certain conditions approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 371), is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 7 a new paragraph to read as follows: 1943 General Act amended. Provided, however, that in each county of this State having a population of not less than 175,000 and not more than 225,000 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census it shall be the duty of the Board of Health in each county at its June meeting each year or other meetings when necessary to determine and fix the sum of money it deems necessary or expedient for the operation of a department of public health in the county for the ensuing year, and they shall certify to the board of roads and revenues or other proper taxing authorities of the county, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns in the county having a population of more than 20,000 as shown by the most recent decennial United States census, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns within the county having a population of more than 5,000 and less than 20,000 as shown by the most recent decennial United States census, which by action of its mayor and council elect to

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have representation on the county board of health and participate financially in its expenses, the amount so fixed upon and assessed, and the proper taxing authority of the county and each town and city within the county, as above set forth, shall levy a tax rate sufficient to raise its proportional part of the total amount fixed upon and assessed by the county board of health, at the same time and in the same manner as is prescribed for levying taxes for other county or city purposes. The amount so fixed upon and assessed for the support of such county health department shall be borne by the county and its contained cities and towns as may be agreed upon by the county board of health and the taxing authorities of the county and the contained towns and cities. If the said taxing authorities fail to make such levies, then these amounts must be paid out of the fund levied for paying other lawful expenses of the county and city or cities or the general funds not otherwise appropriated. Said county board of health shall then apply to the Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health for advice and assistance in establishing and/or maintaining a public health department in and for such county. Method of paying expenses so that when so amended said section 7 shall read as follows: Section 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that sections 88-306, `Salary of commissioner; tax for expenses', and 88-307, `Expenses of commissioner; tax to meet', of the Code of Georgia of 1933 (Acts 1914, pp. 124, 129, 130), be and the same are hereby repealed, and in lieu thereof the following section is hereby enacted: `It shall be the duty of the board of health of each county at its June meeting each year or other meetings when necessary to determine and fix the sum of money it deems necessary or expedient for the operation of a department of public health in the county for the ensuing year, and they shall certify to the board of roads and revenues or other proper taxing authorities of the county, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns in the county having a population of more than 20,000 as

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shown by the most recent decennial United States Census, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns within the county having a population of more than 5,000 and less than 20,000 as shown by the most recent decennial United States Census, which by action of its mayor and council elect to have representation on the county board of health and participate financially in its expenses, the amount so fixed upon and assessed, and the proper taxing authority of the county and each town and city within the county, as above set forth, shall levy a tax rate sufficient to raise its proportional part of the total amount fixed upon and assessed by the county board of health, at the same time and in the same manner as is prescribed for levying taxes for other county or city purposes. The amount so fixed upon and assessed for the support of such county health department shall be borne by the county and its contained cities and towns as may be agreed upon by the county board of health and the taxing authorities of the county and the contained towns and cities except that the principal city having a population of 20,000 or more shall contribute not less than fifty per cent of the health department budget derived from local funds, and that each town or city in the county having a population between 5,000 and 20,000, or secondary city having a population of more than 20,000, electing to have representation on the county board of health, shall contribute not less than $1,000 per annum. The remainder of the budget derived from local funds shall be paid from county funds. If the said taxing authorities fail to make such levies, then these amounts must be paid out of the fund levied for paying other lawful expenses of the county and city or cities or the general funds not otherwise appropriated. Said county board of health shall then apply to the Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health for advice and assistance in establishing and/or maintaining a public health department in and for such county. `Provided, however, that in each county of this State having a population of not less than 175,000 and not more than 225,000 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census it shall be the duty of the Board of Health in each county at its June meeting each year or other

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meetings when necessary to determine and fix the sum of money it deems necessary or expedient for the operation of a department of public health in the county for the ensuing year, and they shall certify to the board of roads and revenues or other proper taxing authorities of the county, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns in the county having a population of more than 20,000 as shown by the most recent decennial United States census, and to the mayor and council or other governing body of all cities and towns within the county having a population of more than 5,000 and less than 20,000 as shown by the most recent decennial United States census, which by action of its mayor and council elect to have representation on the county board of health and participate financially in its expenses, the amount so fixed upon and assessed, and the proper taxing authority of the county and each town and city within the county, as above set forth, shall levy a tax rate sufficient to raise its proportional part of the total amount fixed upon assessed by the county board of health, at the same time and in the same manner as is prescribed for levying taxes for other county or city purposes. The amount so fixed upon and assessed for the support of such county health department shall be borne by the county and its contained cities and towns as may be agreed upon by the county board of health and the taxing authorities of the county and the contained towns and cities. If the said taxing authorities fail to make such levies, then these amounts must be paid out of the fund levied for paying other lawful expenses of the county and city or cities or the general funds not otherwise appropriated. Said county board of health shall then apply to the Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health for advice and assistance in establishing and/or maintaining a public health department in and for such county.' Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963.

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GRANTS OF FUNDS TO COUNTIES CONTAINING AT LEAST 20,000 ACRES OF STATE OWNED LAND. No. 85 (House Bill No. 313). An Act to provide for the granting of funds to a county in which is located land belonging to the State consisting of at least twenty thousand (20,000) acres from which such county receives no taxes; to provide for a procedure for determining the amount of such funds; to provide a procedure for the payment of said funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Each county wherein there is located land belonging to the State of Georgia consisting of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) acres from which that county receives no revenue from taxes is hereby authorized to receive from the State Forestry Department a grant of funds for said State land. The amount of funds to be granted may be the same but not more than amount that county would have received were the land subject to taxation based on present property evaluation and millage assessment. Grants authorized Section 2. Immediately upon an evaluation of the property involved and determination of the millage assessment for that property, the county tax official for the county involved shall bill the State Forestry Department for the proper amount determined under the provisions of this Act. Said county tax official shall send this bill to the State Forestry Department at the same time as the county tax bills are sent out to the property owners of that county who are subject to county taxation. Procedure Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 15, 1963.

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CORONERSCOMPENSATION IN COUNTIES HAVING POPULATION OF NOT LESS THAN 17,650 AND NOT MORE THAN 17,800 PERSONS. Code 21-105 Amended. No. 93 (House Bill No. 62). An Act to amend Code section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid coroners, as amended, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said section the following: In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 17,650 and not more than 17,800 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census, the coroner is hereby placed on a salary and shall be compensated in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars per month and said compensation shall be paid monthly from the funds of such counties. Such compensation shall be in lieu of all fees, costs, commissions, allowances, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind which shall be allowed the coroners of such counties. All such fees, costs, commissions, allowances, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind shall become the property of such counties and shall be paid to the fiscal officer of such counties, at least once a month. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 20, 1963.

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ROME JUDICIAL CIRCUITJUDGE'S SUPPLEMENT. No. 96 (House Bill No. 92). An Act to repeal an Act entitled An Act to provide for a supplement to the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Rome Judicial Circuit; to provide the method and means of payment; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved December 7, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2033), to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled An Act to provide for a supplement to the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Rome Judicial Circuit; to provide the method and means of payment; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved December 7, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2033), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1953 Act repealed. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice of Intention to Apply for Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given of the intention to apply to the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, at its session convening in January, 1963, for the passage of a bill pertaining to the payment of a supplemental salary, out of the county funds of Floyd County, to the Judge of the Superior Court of the Rome Judicial Circuit. J. Battle Hall Sidney Lowrey J. E. Red Jordan Georgia, Fulton County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Sidney Lowrey, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from Floyd County, and that the attached copy of Notice

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of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Rome News-Tribune, which is the official organ of said county, on the following dates: December 21, December 31, 1962 and January 1, 1963. /s/ Sidney Lowrey Representative, Floyd County Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of January, 1963. /s/ Amelia Smith Notary Public, Georgia, State at Large. My commission expires Oct. 19, 1964. Approved March 20, 1963. CODE 92-4101 THROUGH 92-4104 NOT APPLICABLE TO CITY OF BRUNSWICK. Code 92-4101 Amended. No. 97 (House Bill No. 94). An Act to amend Code section 92-4101, as amended, relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Brunswick shall not be affected by the provisions of Code section 92-4101 through 92-4104; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 92-4101, as amended, relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations is hereby amended by adding the words, nor the City of Brunswick, so that when so amended, section 92-4101 shall read as follows:

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No municipal corporation shall levy or collect for the ordinary current expenses of said corporation, except as hereinafter provided, any ad valorem tax upon the property within said corporation, exceeding one-half of one percent upon the value of said property, any charter of said corporation to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided that the provisions of Section 92-4101 through 92-4104 shall not apply to the City of Savannah and the City of Augusta or the City Council of Augusta and the Town of Bartow, Cities of Millen, Patterson, Blackshear, Warrenton, Cedartown and the Town of Bowden, nor the City of Albany, nor the City of East Point, nor the City of Blue Ridge, nor the Town of Flowery Branch, nor the City of Concord, nor the City of Warwick, nor the Town of Pooler, nor the City of Brunswick. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 20, 1963. CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUITOFFICE SPACE, SUPPLIES AND PERSONNEL. No. 116 (House Bill No. 222). An Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved February 16, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 95), as amended, by an Act approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 195), so as to provide personnel, offices, equipment and supplies for the use of the judge and the solicitor-general; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved February 16, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 95), as amended, by an Act approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 195), is hereby amended by inserting between sections 5 and 6 a section 5A to read as follows:

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Section 5A. Upon request of the judge and solicitor-general of the superior court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, the county governing authority is hereby authorized to furnish the judge and the solicitor-general of said court with such office space, telephone, furniture, office equipment and supplies as may be considered necessary by the county governing authority and the judge and the solicitor-general to the proper functioning of such offices. The judge and solicitor-general of said circuit shall have the power, with the approval of the county governing authority, to employ such personnel as may be considered necessary by the county governing authority and the judge and the solicitor-general to the proper functioning of the court. All of the expenditures authorized herein are hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of the county treasury as such. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the January 1963 session of the Georgia General Assembly a bill to amend the Act of 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, pg. 95), which created the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for necessary personnel, offices, equipment and supplies for the judge and solicitor general of said court; and for other purposes. This 20th day of December 1962. Edgar Blalock Wm. J. Lee Representatives, Clayton County

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Affidavit. Georgia, Clayton County: This is to certify that the attached Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Forest Park News, Forest Park, Georgia, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following dates, December 20th and 27th, 1962 and January 3rd, 10th and 17th, 1963. /s/ J. H. House, Jr. Owner Publisher The Forest Park News Forest Park, Georgia Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31 day of January 1963. /s/ Alice M. Jackson Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia. My commission expires Feb. 22, 1963. (Seal). Approved March 20, 1963. QUALIFYING FEESSPECIAL ELECTIONS. No. 140 (House Bill No. 418). An Act to amend an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, pp. 504-505) and entitled An Act to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candidates in the general election for certain county officers and members of the General Assembly; to provide for the disposition of such fees; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide for an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. so as to provide that the provisions of said Act, except as to time provisions, shall also apply to special elections; to provide that, with respect to special elections, qualification fees shall be

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fixed and posted at least ten (10) days prior to any such special election; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, pp. 504-505) entitled An Act to authorize the fixing of a reasonable qualification fee for candidates in the general election for certain county officers and members of the General Assembly; to provide for the disposition of such fees; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide for an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. as the same may have been amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section to be designated as section 1 (a) and to read as follows: Section 1 (a). The foregoing provisions, powers and conditions shall also apply to candidates at special elections for the described offices, except that said reasonable qualification fees shall be fixed and posted at least ten (10) days prior to the special election. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 20, 1963. CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOURT REPORTER. No. 147 (House Bill No. 218). An Act to amend an Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 375), so as to change the compensation of the official court reporter; to authorize the judge, with the approval of the county governing authority, to employ typists to assist the official court reporter; to authorize the judge, with the approval of the county governing authority, to furnish the official court reporter and typists with office space, telephone, furniture,

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office equipment and supplies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 375), is hereby amended by striking from section 1 the words and figures three thousand six hundred (3,600.00) and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures five thousand (5,000.00), so that when so amended section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. The official court reporter of the Clayton Judicial Circuit composed of Clayton County shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars per annum to be set by the judge of the superior court of said circuit. Such compensation shall be paid in annual monthly installments from the funds provided for such purpose by Clayton County. Salary. Section 2. The judge of said circuit shall have the power, with the approval of the county governing authority, to employ such typists as he may deem necessary or proper to aid in transcribing the proceedings of said court, and the compensation of such typists is hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of the county treasury as such. Clerical help etc. Section 3. Upon request of the judge of said court, the county governing authority, is hereby authorized to furnish the official court reporter and said typists such office space, telephone, furniture, office equipment and supplies as may be necessary to the proper functioning of such office, and the expense therefor is hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of the county treasury as such. Office space, etc. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is given that there will be introduced at the January 1963 session of the Georgia General Assembly legislation

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to change the compensation and/or allowance of the court reporter of the Clayton Superior Court, to provide typist, equipment and supplies; and for other purposes. This 20th day of December 1962. Edgar Blalock Wm. J. Lee Representatives, Clayton County Affidavit. Georgia, Clayton County: This is to certify that the attached Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in The Forest Park News, Forest Park, Georgia, which is the official organ of Clayton County, on the following dates, December 20th and 27th, 1962 and January 3rd, 10th and 17th, 1963. /s/ J. H. House, Jr. Owner Publisher The Forest Park News Forest Park, Georgia Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of January 1963. /s/ Alice M. Jackson Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia. My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 1963. (Seal). Approved March 21, 1963.

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GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT. No. 4 (Senate Resolution No. 9). A Resolution. Creating the Governor's Commission for Efficiency and Improvement in Government; to provide for the appointment of members thereof; to prescribe their term of office and compensation; to define the duties and powers of said Commission; to provide for appointment of a chairman, vice chairman and secretary thereof, and the appointment and employment of an executive director and other staff and personnel; to authorize the Commission to secure professional, consultant, legal and other services; to provide for quarters for the Commission; to authorize expenditure of funds and payment of expenses; to provide for committees; to provide funds for the operation of the Commission; to provide for a merit system and retirement and insurance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created a Commission to be known as the Governor's Commission for Efficiency and Improvement in Government, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall be composed of seven members to be appointed by the Governor from among the prominent citizens of the State of recognized ability and achievement. Said Commission shall serve until the time fixed by law for convening of the General Assembly in regular session in 1967, when the Commission shall stand abolished. The Governor shall fill all vacancies by appointment. Created. Section 2. There shall be a chairman of said Commission, to be appointed by the Governor from the membership thereof. The Commission shall elect a vice chairman from its membership, and a secretary who need not be a member of the Commission. Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.

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When not in session, the chairman shall possess all powers and authority herein conferred upon him by the Commission. Chairman, quorum, etc. Section 3. The Commission shall conduct studies, research, investigations and surveys into the organization and operation of the several agencies, departments, boards, commissions and public authorities of this state, and prepare and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly from time to time its reports setting forth findings and recommendations with respect to the more efficient and economical operation of the state government, together with plans and suggested legislation for the reorganization of such departments and other agencies in such manner as to improve public administration. Duties. Section 4. The Commission shall employ an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and shall receive such compensation and expenses as may be prescribed by the Commission. Said director shall give bond with good corporate surety in the sum of $25,000.00, payable to the Governor, and conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties, and to account for all funds and property coming into his hands. The chairman, with the advice and consent of the Commission, shall employ such other full or part time clerical, professional, legal, technical and other personnel as may be deemed necessary, and fix the compensation therefor. The Commission may consult with the Attorney General and secure the services thereof in the performance of its duties. Executive director, etc. Section 5. The Commission shall be assigned suitable quarters in the State Capital, and is hereby authorized to expend such funds as may be required for its operation. The Commission shall not spend more than a total of $25,000.00 prior to July 1, 1963. The Commission shall not expend more than a total of $150,000.00 in the biennium beginning July 1, 1963, and ending June 30, 1965, and shall not expend more than $115,000.00 in the period beginning July 1, 1965, and ending on the date the Commission stands abolished, as provided in section 1 of this resolution. The Commission is authorized to contract with consultant, research and professional

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firms, institutions or agencies for the making of studies and the gathering of such information as the Commission may deem necessary. Budget, contracts, etc. Section 6. The Commission and its authorized agents are hereby empowered to inspect and study the records, documents and affairs of all agencies, departments, boards, commissions and authorities of state government, and it shall be the duty of the latter, their officials and employees, to assist and cooperate with the Commission in the performance of its duties. Powers. Section 7. The chairman of the Commission may designate and appoint committees to perform such functions as he may determine to be necessary. The Commission may, either by itself or through such committees, hold hearings, conduct investigations, and take any other action necessary or desirable to collect data and obtain information. Committees, hearings, etc. Section 8. The members of the Commission shall receive no per diem or compensation for their services, but shall receive reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals and other actual expenses while away from their homes upon official business of the Commission, such expenses to be paid upon presentation of itemized vouchers by each such member, approved by the chairman. Members' compensation. Section 9. The Commission is hereby authorized to promulgate a merit system of employment under which its personnel shall be selected on a basis of merit. All personnel employed by the Commission are hereby authorized to be members of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, and shall be entitled to participate in the State Employees Health Insurance Plan. The funds necessary for participation in the above shall come from the funds provided for hereinafter. Employees. Section 10. The funds necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch and from any other available funds. Funds.

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Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved March 21, 1963. ATLANTA JUDICIAL CIRCUITSALARIES OF ASSISTANT SOLICITORS-GENERAL. No. 152 (House Bill No. 476). An Act to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), as amended by the Act approved August 6, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 509), and the Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 853), and by the Act approved January 24, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3), and the several Acts amendatory thereof, particularly the Act approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Vol. 1, page 132), fixing the compensation of the solicitor-general, first assistant solicitor-general, and assistant solicitors-general so as to provide that the compensation of said first assistant solicitor-general and assistant solicitors-general shall be fixed by the solicitor-general of said circuit within specified limits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same: Section 1. Said Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the Solicitor-General of said Circuit approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), as amended by the Act approved August 6, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 509), and the Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 853), and by the Act approved January 24, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3), and the several Acts amendatory thereof, particularly the Act approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, Vol. 1, p. 132), fixing the compensation of the first assistant solicitor-general and

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the assistant solicitors-general of said circuit is hereby amended by striking the second paragraph of the new section 5 thereof, enacted by said Act approved January 24, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3), as amended, in its entirety, and by substituting in lieu thereof a new second paragraph of said section 5, to read as follows: The salary of the first assistant solicitor-general shall be fixed by and in the discretion of the solicitor-general of said Atlanta Judicial Circuit at not less than $11,000.00 nor more than $13,000.00 per annum, and the salaries of the trial assistant solicitors-general shall be fixed by said solicitor-general and in his discretion at not less than $8,400.00 nor more than $12,000.00 each, all such salaries so fixed to be paid in equal monthly installments out of the treasury of Fulton County as part of the operating expenses of the court, the funds therefor to be provided in the same manner as the other operating expenses of said court. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Section 3. Notice of intention to apply for the passage of this bill has been published in the newspaper in which the sheriff's advertisements for Fulton County are published, namely, in the Fulton County Daily Report, once a week for three weeks during a period of sixty days immediately preceding its introduction in the General Assembly, and a copy of said notice accompanied by the publisher's affidavit to the effect that said notice has been published as required by law, is attached hereto and made a part of this bill, said publication being made on February 4, 11 and 18, 1963, and said published notice being as set forth below, together with the publisher's affidavit showing said publication. Publisher's Affidavit. State of Georgia, County of Fulton. Before me, the undersigned, a notary public, this day personally came Frank Kempton, who, being first duly sworn,

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according to law, says that he is the president of the Daily Report Company, publishers of the Fulton County Daily Report, official newspaper published at Atlanta, in said county and State, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper on the 4th, 11th and 18th days of February, 1963, and on thedays of, 19. As provided by law. /s/ Frank Kempton Notice of Intention to Apply for Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given of intention to apply for local legislation at the regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia, convening in January, 1963, to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), and the Acts amendatory thereof, by fixing the compensation of the solicitor-general, the first assistant solicitor-general and the trial assistant solicitors-general and for prescribing the number of assistant solicitors-general and for other purposes. This 4 day of February, 1963. Bill Boyd Solicitor-General, Atlanta Judicial Circuit Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of February, 1963. /s/ Mildred N. Lazenby Notary Public, Georgia, State at Large. My commission expires Oct. 18, 1963. (Seal). Approved March 21, 1963.

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CONASAUGA JUDICIAL CIRCUITCREATED. Code 24-2501 Amended. No. 156 (House Bill No. 444). An Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Conasauga Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the Counties and Whitfield and Murray; to provide for the terms of court for said circuit; to provide for grand jurys; to provide for the transfer of proceedings; to provide for a judge and a solicitor-general of said circuit; to provide for compensation; to provide for the election and appointment of the judge and solicitor-general; to provide for the present judges emeritus, solicitors-general emeritus and court reporter of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit; to provide for supplements; to amend Code section 24-2501, as amended, which section enumerates the judicial circuits of the State so as to include such new circuit; to repeal an Act supplementing the salary of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1643); to repeal an Act supplementing the salary of the judges of the superior courts in certain counties approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 193); to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Effective upon this Act being approved by the Governor, or it otherwise becomes law, there is hereby created a new judicial circuit of the superior courts of this State, to be known as the Conasauga Judicial Circuit which circuit shall be composed of the Counties of Whitfield and Murray. Created. Section 2. The terms of court for said judicial circuit shall be as follows: the second Monday in January, the first Mondays in March and May, the second Mondays in July and September, and the first Monday in November for Whitfield County, and the second Monday in February, the

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fourth Monday in May and the fourth Monday in July and the second Monday in November for Murray County. Terms. Section 3. The grand jurys of said counties shall convene as provided by law, and whenever in the opinion of the judge of said circuit it is expedient or necessary to have a grand jury, he may, in his discretion, draw, call, and empanel a grand jury for services at any term of court. Grand jury. Section 4. All proceedings and litigations, civil, equitable, and criminal, now pending in the superior courts of the counties of the newly created Conasauga Judicial Circuit, including all pleadings, petitions, indictments, special presentments, summonses, processes, motions, writs, mesne and final proceedings, together with all books and records of any kind or character belonging to, issued, returnable, filed, pending or commenced in such county, shall relate to, become a part of, and be transferred to the Conasauga Judicial Circuit and its jurisdiction, when said circuit comes into existence. Pending cases. Section 5. The offices of judge and solicitor-general of the Superior Courts of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit are hereby created. In addition to the compensation and allowances paid to judges of the superior courts by the State, the judge of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit shall be paid a salary of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per annum, payable monthly. The solicitor-general of said circuit shall be paid on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis and in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to solicitors-general by the State, the solicitor-general of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit shall receive the sum of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) per annum, payable monthly. Both the above mentioned salaries shall be paid out of the funds of the Counties of Whitfield and Murray and shall be apportioned among those two counties on a per capita basis according to the 1960 United States Census or any such future census. Salaries. Section 6. The court reporter of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall be paid on a salary basis in lieu of the fee basis and shall be paid the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)

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per annum, payable in equal monthly installments. Said salary shall be in lieu of all fees, allowances or other perquisites now paid to said Court Reporters out of county funds. Said salary shall be paid out of the funds of the Counties of Gordon and Bartow and shall be apportioned among those two counties on a per capita basis according to the 1960 United States Census or any future such census. Court reporter of Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Section 7. The present judge of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall remain in that office. Whereas the present solicitor-general resides in Whitfield County which is a part of the proposed new judicial circuit and he shall have the option to choose which judicial circuit he wishes to serve, by filing with the Governor a statement in writing setting out the judicial circuit in which he will perform within three (3) days after the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law. Upon his selection or his failure to select within the three (3) days time limit, the Governor shall then make any necessary appointments to provide a judge and solicitor-general for both the Cherokee and Conasauga Judicial Circuits. The judge and solicitor-general of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit shall serve through December 31, 1964. The judge and solicitor-general of said circuit shall be elected at the general election in 1964 for a full term beginning January 1, 1965. Successors to such judge and such solicitor-general shall be elected thereafter as provided by law. Judge and solicitor-general. Section 8. All judges emeritus and solicitors-general emeritus of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall, upon the effective date of this Act, remain as said judges emeritus or solicitors-general emeritus of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit and shall not lose any benefits accruing to them under the laws of this State. Emeritus officers. Section 9. The judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall receive in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to the judges of the superior courts in this State, the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per annum, payable monthly. The solicitor-general shall receive the sum of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00)

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per annum, payable monthly, which shall be in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to solicitors-general by the State and shall be in lieu of all fees and other perquisites. Both the above mentioned salaries shall be paid out of the funds of the Counties of Gordon and Bartow and shall be apportioned among those two counties on a per capita basis according to the 1960 U. S. Census or any such future Census. Judge and solicitor-general of Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Section 10. An Act entitled An Act to supplement the salaries of the judges of the superior courts in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 193), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1961 Act repealed. Section 11. An Act entitled An Act to supplement the salaries of the judges of the superior courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit $2000.00 per annum, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1643), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1949 Act repealed. Section 12. Section 24-2501 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, which section enumerates the judicial circuits of this State, and the counties comprising each circuit, is hereby amended by striking the figure 38 in the first sentence, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure 39, and by striking the words Cherokee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bartow, Gordon, Murray, and Whitfield and inserting in lieu thereof the words Cherokee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bartow and Gordon, and by adding after the words Cobb Circuit, composed of the County of Cobb, the words Conasauga Circuit, composed of the Counties of Murray and Whitfield, so that section 24-2501, as so amended, shall read as follows: 24-2501. The entire State is divided in 39 Judicial Circuits, in reference to the jurisdiction and sessions of the Superior Courts, as follows, to wit: Code 24-2501 amended. Alpha Circuit, composed of the Counties of Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook and Lanier.

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Albany Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Dougherty, Mitchell and Grady. Atlanta Circuit, composed of the County of Fulton. Atlantic Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall, Evans and Long. Augusta Circuit, composed of the Counties of Burke, Columbia and Richmond. Blue Ridge Circuit, composed of the Counties of Cherokee, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer and Pickens. Brunswick Circuit, composed of the Counties of Appling, Camden, Glynn, Wayne and Jeff Davis. Chattahoochee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot and Taylor. Cherokee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bartow and Gordon. Clayton Circuit, composed of Clayton County. Cobb Circuit, composed of the County of Cobb. Conasauga Circuit, composed of the Counties of Murray and Whitfield. Cordele Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dooly, Wilcox, Crisp and Ben Hill. Coweta Circuit, composed of the Counties of Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup. Dublin Circuit, composed of the Counties of Laurens, Johnson, Twiggs and Treutlen. Eastern Circuit, composed of the County of Chatham. Flint Circuit, composed of the Counties of Butts, Henry, Monroe and Lamar.

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Griffin Circuit, composed of the Counties of Spalding, Pike, Upson and Fayette. Gwinnett Circuit, composed of the County of Gwinnett. Lookout Mountain Circuit, composed of the Counties of Catoosa, Dade, Chattooga and Walker. Macon Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bibb, Crawford, Houston and Peach. Middle Circuit, composed of the Counties of Emanuel, Jefferson, Washington, Toombs and Candler. Mountain Circuit, composed of the Counties of Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, Towns and Union. Northeastern Circuit, composed of the Counties of Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin and White. Northern Circuit, composed of the Counties of Elbert, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe and Franklin. Ocmulgee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Baldwin, Greene, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Wilkinson and Hancock. Oconee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Bleckley and Wheeler. Ogeechee Circuit, composed of the Counties of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins and Screven. Pataula Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell and Seminole. Piedmont Circuit, composed of the Counties of Barrow, Jackson and Banks. Rome Circuit, composed of the County of Floyd. Southern Circuit, composed of the Counties of Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes and Thomas.

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Southwestern Circuit, composed of the Counties of Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter and Webster. Stone Mountain Circuit, composed of the Counties of DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale. The Judge of the Stone Mountain Circuit, when the business of said Circuit does not require his attention, may aid in the disposition of the business of the Atlanta Circuit. Tallapoosa Circuit, composed of the Counties of Douglas, Haralson, Polk and Paulding. Tifton Circuit, composed of the Counties of Tift, Irwin, Worth and Turner. Toombs Circuit, composed of the Counties of Glascock, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes. Waycross Circuit, composed of the Counties of Pierce, Coffee, Charlton, Ware, Bacon and Brantley. Western Circuit, composed of the Counties of Clarke, Oconee and Walton. Section 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AMENDED. Code Title 109A Amended. No. 158 (Senate Bill No. 98). An Act to amend Code Title 109A, known as the Uniform Commercial Code, so as to define a public sale; to make certain spelling, clerical and typographical corrections; to provide an additional method of presentment of certain instruments; to provide a limitation within which a customer

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shall be allowed to assert the defense of an unauthorized signature or alteration against a bank; to allow notice of transfers in bulk to be sent by certified mail; to delete the definition of proper form; to change the effect of the signature of the authenticating trustee, registrar and transfer agent; to provide that certain secured transactions shall be subject to certain provisions of other laws; to increase the period within which security interests may attach to crops; to provide for certain priorities between perfected security interests and certain liens, claims and other rights; to provide that a filed financing statement which states that the obligation secured is payable on demand shall be effective for five years; to make more precise the authority of filing officers to destroy certain lapsed statements on record; to change the fees for certain services relating to filed documents; to provide that upon proper request, a filing officer shall furnish copies of certain documents; to change the effective date of this Title; to repeal certain specific laws and code sections; to retain in effect certain laws and code sections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Title 109A, known as the Uniform Commercial Code, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection to Code section 109A-1-201 following subsection (31) to be numbered (31A) and to read as follows: (31A) `Public Sale' means a sale of which notice is given by advertisement once a week for two weeks in a newspaper in which sheriffs' advertisements are published in the county where the sale is to be held, which shall state the day and hour, between 10:00 o'clock A. M. and 4:00 P. M., and place of sale, and shall briefly identify the goods to be sold. The sale shall be held at a place reasonably available to persons who might desire to attend and submit bids, and those attending shall be given opportunity to bid on a competitive basis, and the sale if made shall be made to the highest and best bidder. The provisions hereof shall not be in derogation of any additional requirements relating to

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notice of and conduct of any such public sale as may be contained in other provisions of this Code, but shall be supplementary thereto. Public sale defined. Section 2. Said Title is further amended by striking the word where as it appears as the first word in subsection (3) of Code section 109A-2-326 and substituting in lieu thereof the word Where, so that when so amended subsection (3) shall read as follows: (3) Where goods are delivered to a person for sale and such person maintains a place of business at which he deals in goods of the kind involved, under a name other than the name of the person making delivery, then with respect to claims of creditors of the person conducting the business the goods are deemed to be on sale or return. The provisions of this subsection are applicable even though an agreement purports to reserve title to the person making delivery until payment or resale or uses such words as `on consignment' or `on memorandum'. However, this subsection is not applicable if the person making delivery Code 109A-2-326 amended. (a) complies with an applicable law providing for a consignor's interest or the like to be evidenced by a sign, or (b) establishes that the person conducting the business is generally known by his creditors to be substantially engaged in selling the goods of others, or (c) complies with the filing provisions of the Article on Secured Transactions (Article 9). Section 3. Said Title is further amended by striking from subsection (2) of Code section 109A-2-509 the period as it appears at the end of the first paragraph of subsection (2). Section 4. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety subparagraph (a) of subsection (4) of Code section 109A-3-122 and substituting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph to read as follows:

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(a) in the case of a maker, acceptor or other primary obligor of a demand instrument, from the date of demand;. Code 109A-3-122 amended. Section 5. Said Title is further amended by striking the word imposter as it appears in the caption of Code section 109A-3-405 and in subparagraph (a) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-3-405 and substituting in lieu thereof the word impostor, so that when so amended the caption will read 109A-3-405. Impostors; Signature in Name of Payee., and subparagraph (a) shall read as follows: (a) an impostor by use of the mails or otherwise has induced the maker or drawer to issue the instrument to him or his confederate in the name of the payee; or. Code 109A-3-405 amended. Section 6. Said Title is further amended by striking from subsection (2) of Code section 109A-3-412 the word continental as it appears between the words the and United, so that when so amended subsection (2) shall read as follows: (2) The terms of the draft are not varied by an acceptance to pay at any particular bank or place in the United States, unless the acceptance states that the draft is to be paid only at such bank or place. Code 109A-3-412 amended. Section 7. Said Title is further amended by striking from subparagraph (b) of subsection (2) of Code section 109A-3-503 the word endorser and substituting in lieu thereof the word indorser, so that when so amended subparagraph (b) shall read as follows: (b) with respect to the liability of an indorser, seven days after his indorsement. Code 109A-3-503 amended. Section 8. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 109A-3-504 subsection (4) which reads: (4) A draft accepted or a note made payable at a bank in the continental United States must be presented at such bank., Code 109A-3-504 amended.

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and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (4) It may be made as provided in section 109A-4-204; except as provided in that section, a draft accepted or a note made payable at a bank in the United States must be presented at such bank. Section 9. Said Title is further amended by inserting the word applicable between the word interpretation and the word throughout as they appear in subsection (4) of Code section 109A-4-104, so that when so amended subsection (4) shall read as follows: (4) In addition Article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article. Code 109-A-4-104 amended. Section 10. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 109A-4-106 the phrase maintaining its own deposit ledgers, so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: 109A-4-106. Separate Office of a Bank . A branch or separate office of a bank is a separate bank for the purpose of computing the time within which and determining the place at or to which action may be taken or notices or orders shall be given under this Article. Section 11. Said Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code section 109-A-4-204 a new subsection to be numbered (3) and to read as follows: (3) Presentment may be made by a presenting bank at a place where the payor bank has requested that presentment be made. Code 109A-4-204 amended. Section 12. Said Title is further amended by adding the symbol ) following the figures 203 in subparagraph (a) of subsection (3) of Code section 109A-4-208, so that when so amended said subparagraph shall read as follows: Code 109A-4-208 amended.

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(a) no security agreement is necessary to make the security interest enforceable (subsection (1) (b) of 109A-9-203); and. Section 13. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (4) of Code section 109A-4-406 and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (4) to read as follows: (4) Without regard to care or lack of care of either the customer or the bank Code 109A-4-406 amended. (a) a customer who does not within sixty days from the time the statement and items are made available to the customer (subsection (1) discover and report his unauthorized signature or any alteration on the face of the item is precluded from asserting against the bank such alteration or unauthorized indorsement. Section 14. Said Title is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of subsection (2) of Code section 109A-5-114 the word fradulent and substituting in lieu thereof the word fraudulent, so that when so amended the first paragraph of subsection (2) shall read as follows: (2) Unless otherwise agreed when documents appear on their face to comply with the terms of a credit but a required document does not in fact conform to the warranties made on negotiation or transfer of a document of title (109A-7-507) or of a security (109A-8-306) or is forged or fraudlent or there is fraud in the transaction. Code 109A-5-114 amended. Section 15. Said Title is further amended by striking the word interests as it appears in subsection (3) of Code

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section 109A-6-103 and substituting in lieu thereof the word interest, so that when so amended subsection (3) shall read as follows: (3) Transfers in settlement or realization of a lien or other security interest; . Code 109A-6-103 amended. Section 16. Said Title is further amended by inserting the phrase or certified between the word registered and the word mail as they appear in subsection (3) of Code section 109A-6-107, so that when so amended subsection (3) shall read as follows: (3) The notice in any case shall be delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail to all the persons shown on the list of creditors furnished by the transferor (109A-6-104) and to all other persons who are known to the transferee to hold or assert claims against the transferor. Code 109A-6-107 amended. Section 17. Said Title is further amended by adding at the end of subparagraph (a) of subsection (3) of Code section 109A-6-108 the word and and by adding the phrase or certified between the words registered and mail as they appear in subparagraph (b) of subsection (3) of Code section 109A-6-108, so that said subparagraphs when so amended shall read as follows: Code 109A-6-108 amended. (a) receive and retain the list of creditors and prepare and retain the schedule of property for the period stated in this Article (109A-6-104); and (b) give notice of the auction personally or by registered or certified mail at least ten days before it occurs to all persons shown on the list of creditors and to all other persons who are known to him to hold or assert claims against the transferor. Section 18. Said Title is further amended by striking the word when as it appears as the first word in subparagraph (b) of subsection (2) of Code section 109A-7-501

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and substituting in lieu thereof the word When, so that when so amended said subparagraph shall read as follows: Code 109A-7-501 amended. (b) When a document running to the order of a named person is delivered to him the effect is the same as if the document had been negotiated. Section 19. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (2) of Code section 109A-8-102 which reads as follows: (2) `Proper form' means regular on its face with regard to all formal matters. Code 109A-8-102 amended. and by appropriately renumbering subsections (3), (4) and (5) as subsections (2), (3) and (4), respectively. Section 20. Said Title is further amended by striking the phrase and in proper form as it appears in subparagraph (a) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-8-208 and by adding the phrase in the form and between the words is and within as they appear in subparagraph (c) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-8-208, so that when so amended said subparagraphs shall read as follows: Code 109A-8-208 amended. (a) the security is genuine; and (c) he has reasonable grounds to believe that the security is in the form and within the amount the issuer is authorized to issue. Section 21. Said Title is further amended by striking the period as it appears at the end of the first paragraph of Code section 109A-8-305. Code 109A-8-305 amended. Section 22. Said Title is further amended by striking the semicolon as it appears between the words agent and appropriate in subparagraph (b) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-8-402 and substituting in lieu thereof a comma, so that when so amended subparagraph (b) shall read as follows:

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(b) where the indorsement is by an agent, appropriate assurance of authority to sign; Code 109A-8-402 amended. Section 23. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 109A-9-104 subparagraph (b) which reads as follows: (b) to a landlord's lien; or; Code 109A-9-104 amended. and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (b) to a lien given by statute or to a right represented by a judgment except as provided in this Act on priority of such lien or right; or; and by striking in its entirety subsection (c) thereof which reads as follows: (c) to a lien given by statute or other rule of law for services or materials except as provided in 109A-9-310 on priority of such liens; or and appropriately relettering subparagraphs (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subparagraphs (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and by striking in its entirety subparagraph (h) which reads as follows: (h) to a right represented by a judgment; or; and appropriately relettering subparagraphs (i), (j), and (k) as subparagraphs (g), (h), and (i), respectively, and by inserting in relettered subparagraph (h) (original subparagraph (j), following the word thereunder and before ; the following: whether or not such interest, lien, lease or the like amounts to an `estate or interest in real estate' as the same is presently defined under Georgia law; or so that when so amended said relettered subparagraph (h) will read as follows:

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(h) except to the extent that provision is made for fixtures in 109A-9-313, to the creation or transfer of an interest in or lien on real estate, including a lease or rents thereunder, whether or not such interest, lien, lease or the like amounts to an `estate or interest in real estate' as the same is presently defined under Georgia law; or. Section 24. Said Title is further amended by striking the word security as it appears in subparagraph (c) of Code section 109A-9-113 and substituting in lieu thereof the word secured, so that when so amended subparagraph (c) shall read as follows: Code 109A-9-113 amended. (c) the rights of the secured party on default by the debtor are governed by the Article on Sales (Article 2). Section 25. Said Title is further amended by striking the phrase , and shall be prior to all claims other than for ad valorem taxes asserted under Georgia Code section 113-1508 as amended from Code Section 109A-9-201, so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: 109A-9-201. General Validity of Security Agreement . Except as otherwise provided by this Act a security agreement is effective according to its terms between the parties, against purchasers of the collateral and against creditors. Nothing in this Article validates any charge or practice illegal under any statute or regulation thereunder governing usury, small loans, retail installment sales, or the like, or extends the application of any such statute or regulation to any transaction not otherwise subject thereto. Section 26. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (2) of Code section 109A-9-203 which reads as follows: (2) A transaction, although subject to this Article, is also subject to Ga. Code Chapter 25-3, and Ga. Code Title 57, interest and usury, and in the case of conflict between the provisions of this Article and any such statute, the provisions or such statute control. Failure to comply with any

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applicable statute has only the effect which is specified therein. Code 109A-9-203 amended. and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (2) to read as follows: (2) A transaction, although subject to this Article, is also subject to Ga. Laws 1955, pp. 431, et seq. as the same is amended by Ga. Laws 1957, pp. 331, et seq. and by Ga. Laws 1959, p. 55 and subject to Ga. Code Title 57 Interest and Usury, as the same is amended by Ga. Laws 1937, p. 463, Ga. Laws 1957, pp. 331, et seq. and by Ga. Laws 1961, p. 300, and in the case of conflict between the provisions of this Article and any such statute, the provisions of such statute control. Failure to comply with any applicable statute has only the effect which is specified therein. Section 27. Said Title is further amended by striking from subparagraph (a) of subsection (4) of Code section 109A-9-204 the words one year and substituting in lieu thereof the words seven years, so that when so amended subparagraph (a) shall read as follows: (a) to crops which become such more than seven years after the security agreement is executed except that a security interest in crops which is given in conjunction with a lease or a land purchase or improvement transaction evidenced by a contract, mortgage, security deed, or deed of trust may if so agreed attach to crops to be grown on the land concerned during the period of such real estate transaction;. Code 109A-9-204 amended. Section 28. Said Title is further amended by striking the word interested as it appears between the words security and is as they appear in subsection (1) of Code section 109A-9-307 and substituting in lieu thereof the word interest, so that when so amended subsection (1) shall read as follows: Code 109A-9-307 amended. (1) A buyer in ordinary course of business (subsection (9) of 109A-1-201) other than a person buying farm products from a person engaged in farming operations takes

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free of a security interest created by his seller even though the security interest is perfected and even though the buyer knows of its existence. Section 29. Said Title is further amended by striking section 109A-9-310 and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 109A-9-310 to read as follows: 109A-9-310. Priority of Certain Liens, Claims and Rights . Except as is expressly provided to the contrary elsewhere in this Article, a perfected security interest in collateral takes priority over each and all of the liens, claims and rights described in Georgia Code sections 67-1701 and 113-1508, provided, nevertheless, that (a) year's support to the family, duly set apart in the collateral prior to the perfection of the subject security interest, takes priority over such security interest, (b) a lien for property taxes duly assessed upon the subject collateral, either prior or subsequent to the perfection of the subject security interest, takes priority over security interest, (c) a lien for all other State taxes takes priority over such security interest, except where such security interest is perfected by filing a financing statement relative thereto prior to such time as the execution for such State taxes shall be entered on the execution docket in the place and in the manner provided by law; provided nevertheless that, with respect to priority rights between such tax liens and security interests where under this Article the same are perfected other than by filing a financing statement, the same shall be determined as provided by law prior to the effective date of this Act, and (d) a lien for other unpaid taxes or a duly rendered judgment of a court having jurisdiction takes priority over such perfected security interest, but only if execution or notice of such lien or judgment is duly recorded in the place designated by statute applicable thereto, and if record thereof is made prior to the perfection of the subject security interest, and if the subject security interest is not a purchase money security interest. Section 30. Said Title is further amended by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (a) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-9-401 and substituting in lieu thereof a

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semicolon, and by striking from subparagraph (b) of subsection (1) of Code section 109A-9-401 the word In as it appears as the first word therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word in, so that when so amended subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall read as follows: (a) when the collateral is goods which at the time the security interest attaches are or are to become fixtures, then in the office where a mortgage on the real estate concerned would be filed or recorded; Code 109A-9-401 amended. (b) in all other cases in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court as follows: When the debtor is a resident individual, then in the county where he resides; or when the debtor is a partnership, a corporation, other business entity not an individual, or is a nonresident individual, then in the county of the debtor's principal place of business in this State, but if he has no place of business in this State then in the county where the property is kept or used in this State. Section 31. Said Title is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (2) of Code section 109A-9-403 the following sentence: A filed financing statement which states that the obligation secured is payable on demand is effective for five years from the date of filing., and by striking from subsection (3) of Code section 109A-9-403 the last sentence thereof which reads as follows: Unless a statute on disposition of public records provides otherwise, the filing officer may remove a lapsed statement from the files and destroy it., and by striking from subsection (5) of said Code section the following: fifty (50) cents, plus twenty (20) cents per 100 words, or fraction thereof. and substituting in lieu thereof the following: two and 50/100 ($2.50) dollars., so that when so amended subsections (2), (3) and (5) shall read as follows: Code 109A-9-403 amended. (2) A filed financing statement which states a maturity date of the obligation secured of five years or less is effective until such maturity date and thereafter for a period of sixty days. Any other filed financing statement is effective for a period of five years from the date of filing.

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The effectiveness of a filed financing statement lapses on the expiration of such sixty day period after a stated maturity date or on the expiration of such five year period, as the case may be, unless a continuation statement is filed prior to the lapse. Upon such lapse the security interest becomes unperfected. A filed financing statement which states that the obligation secured is payable on demand is effective for five years from the date of filing. (3) A continuation statement may be filed by the secured party (i) within six months before and sixty days after a stated maturity date of five years or less, and (ii) otherwise within six months prior to the expiration of the five year period specified in subsection (2). Any such continuation statement must be signed by the secured party, identify the original statement by file number and state that the original statement is still effective. Upon timely filing of the continuation statement, the effectiveness of the original statement is continued for five years after the last date to which the filing was effective whereupon it lapses in the same manner as provided in subsection (2) unless another continuation statement is filed prior to such lapse. Succeeding continuation statements may be filed in the same manner to continue the effectiveness of the original statement. (5) The uniform fee for filing, indexing and furnishing filing data for an original or a continuation statement shall be two and 50/100 ($2.50) dollars. Section 32. Said Title is further amended by striking from subsection (1) of Code section 109A-9-404 the words and symbols twenty-five (25) cents and substituting in lieu thereof the words and symbols two ($2.00) dollars, and by striking from subsection (3) of said Code section the words and symbols fifty (50) cents and substituting in lieu thereof the words and symbols one ($1.00) dollar, so that when so amended subsections (1) and (3) shall read as follows: (1) Whenever there is no outstanding secured obligation and no commitment to make advances, incur obligations

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or otherwise give value, the secured party must on written demand by the debtor send the debtor a statement that he no longer claims a security interest under the financing statement, which shall be identified by file number. A termination statement signed by a person other than the secured party of record must include or be accompanied by the assignment or a statement by the secured party of record that he has assigned the security interest to the signer of the termination statement. The uniform fee for filing and indexing such an assignment or statement thereof shall be two ($2.00) dollars. If the affected secured party fails to send such a termination statement within ten days after proper demand therefor he shall be liable to the debtor for one hundred dollars, and in addition for any loss caused to the debtor by such failure. Code 109A-9-404 amended. (3) The uniform fee for filing and indexing a termination statement including sending or delivering the financing statement shall be one ($1.00) dollar. Section 33. Said Title is further amended by striking the words and symbols seventy-five (75) cents as they appear in subsection (1) of Code section 109A-9-405 and substituting in lieu thereof the words and symbols two and 50/100 ($2.50) dollars, and by striking the words and symbols seventy-five (75) cents as they appear in subsection (2) of said Code Section and substituting in lieu thereof the words and symbols two ($2.00) dollars, so that when so amended subsections (1) and (2) shall read as follows: (1) A financing statement may disclose an assignment of a security interest in the collateral described in the statement by indication in the statement of the name and address of the assignee or by an assignment itself or a copy thereof on the face or back of the statement. Either the original secured party or the assignee may sign this statement as the secured party. On presentation to the filing officer of such a financing statement the filing officer shall mark the same as provided in 109A-9-403 (4). The uniform fee for filing, indexing and furnishing filing data for a

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financing statement so indicating an assignment shall be two and 50/100 ($2.50) dollars. Code 109A-9-405 amended. (2) A secured party may assign of record all or a part of his rights under a financing statement by the filing of a separate written statement of assignment signed by the secured party of record and setting forth the name of the secured party of record and the debtor, the file number and the date of filing of the financing statement and the name and address of the assignee and containing a description of the collateral assigned. A copy of the assignment is sufficient as a separate statement if it complies with the preceding sentence. On presentation to the filing officer of such a separate statement, the filing officer shall mark such separate statement with the date and hour of the filing. He shall note the assignment on the index of the financing statement. The uniform fee for filing, indexing and furnishing filing data about such a separate statement of assignment shall be two ($2.00) dollars. Section 34. Said Title is further amended by striking from Code section 109A-9-406 the words and symbols twenty-five (25) cents and substituting in lieu thereof the words and symbols two ($2.00) dollars, so that when so amended said Code Section shall read as follows: 109A-9-406. Release of Collateral; Duties of Filing Officer; Fees . A secured party of record may by his signed statement release all or a part of any collateral described in a filed financing statement. The statement of release is sufficient if it contains a description of the collateral being released, the name and address of the debtor, the name and address of the secured party, and the file number of the financing statement. Upon presentation of such a statement to the filing officer he shall mark the statement with the hour and date of filing and shall note the same upon the margin of the index of the filing of the financing statement. The uniform fee for filing and noting such a statement of release shall be two ($2.00) dollars. Section 35. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (2) of Code section 109A-9-407

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and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (2) to read as follows: (2) Upon request the filing officer shall furnish a copy of any filed financing statement or statement of assignment for a uniform fee of seventy-five (75) cents per page, provided that the person requesting such copy shall first furnish to the filing officer the file number of the statement requested. Code 109A-9-407 amended. Section 36. Said Title is further amended by adding following Code section 109A-9-407 a new code section to be numbered 109A-9-408 and to read as follows: 109A-9-408. Destruction of Old Records . Unless a filing officer has notice of an action pending relative thereto, he may remove from the files and destroy (a) a lapsed financing statement, a lapsed continuation statement and a statement of assignment or release relating to either, one year or more after lapse; and (b) a termination statement, one year or more after the filing of the termination statement, but such filing officer shall neither remove from the files nor destroy any index of such statement. Section 37. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 109A-10-101 and substituting in lieu thereof a new section to be numbered 109A-10-101 and to read as follows: 109A-10-101. Effective Date . This Act shall become effective at 12:01 A. M. on January 1, 1964. It applies to transactions entered into and events occurring on and after that time and date. Section 38. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 109A-10-103, relating to the repeal of specific laws and code sections and parts of laws, and substituting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows:

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109A-10-103. Specific Repealer . Code section 20-209, relating to the applicable law in determining the capacity of parties to contract, is hereby repealed in its entirety. The first sentence of Code section 102-108, relating to the applicable law in determining the validity, form, and effect of writings or contracts, which reads: `The validity, form, and effect of all writings or contracts are determined by the laws of the place where executed.', and the word `such' as it appears between the words `When' and `writings' in the second sentence thereof, are hereby deleted. Code section 20-704, relating to the rules of interpretation to be applied in arriving at the true meaning of contracts, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 96-1, relating to the general principles of the law of sales, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 96-2, relating to the principle of fraud and duress and their effect upon sales contracts, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 96-3, relating to express and implied warranties as they pertain to sales, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 96-4, relating to the seller's right of stoppage in transitu, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act entitled `An Act to provide that the manufacturer of any new personal property sold either directly to the ultimate consumer or through some other person, shall be deemed to impart certain implied warranties to said consumer, unless the contrary is expressly provided; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.', approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 405), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Code section 18-324, relating to when the right of stoppage in transitu shall exist, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 18-325, relating to the obligations and liability of a carrier of goods upon which the vendor has exercised his right of stoppage in transitu, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Subparagraph (7) of Code section 20-401, relating to the enforcibility of contracts for the sale of goods exceeding the value of $50.00, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 20-1106, relating to tender of specific articles in sales contracts, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-1, relating to the provisions of general applicability to the negotiable instruments law, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-2, relating to the requirements for form, content and interpretation of negotiable instruments, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-3, relating to the requirements and effects of the principles of consideration in negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-4, relating to the formalities and effects of the negotiation of negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-5, relating to the rights of a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-6, relating to the liabilities of the parties to a negotiable instrument, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-7, relating to formalities and procedures of presentment for payment of negotiable instruments, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Code Chapter 14-8, relating to the formalities, procedures and effects of notice of the dishonor of negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-9, relating to the discharge of negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-10, relating to the form and interpretation of bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-11, relating to the formalities, procedures for and effects of acceptances of bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-12, relating to the manner and effect of presentment for acceptance of bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-13, relating to the necessity for and the manner of protesting bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-14, relating to the procedures for and effects of acceptance for honor of bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-15, relating to the procedure for and effect of payment for honor of bills of exchange, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-16, relating to bills of exchange drawn in sets, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 14-17, relating to the definition and effect of promissory notes and checks, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 28-203, relating to the procedure for the sale of merchandise in bulk, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Code section 28-204, relating to the obligations and duties of a purchaser of merchandise in bulk, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 28-205, relating to the effect of a sale of merchandise in bulk which does not conform with the provisions of law concerning such transactions, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 28-206, relating to determining what sales are considered transfers in bulk, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2035, relating to what constitutes due diligence upon the part of a collecting bank of a negotiable instrument, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2036, relating to the procedure for a collecting bank forwarding a negotiable instrument directly to the payor, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2040, relating to the payment of a check issued by an insane, deceased or bankrupt depositor, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2044, relating to forged or raised checks, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2049, relating to stale negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 13-2050, relating to procedures connected with stop-payment orders and renewals on negotiable instruments, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act amending Code Chapter 13-20 and providing for a time limitation within which any bank shall be liable for payment of a forged negotiable instrument, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 228), is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act, relating to demand items and the procedure connected with their collection, payment and dishonor, approved

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February 11, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 534), and that Code section 14-1707 added to Title 14 of the Code of Georgia by the aforementioned Act, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act entitled the `Uniform Warehouse Receipt Act', approved February 16, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 390), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 12-405, relating to the diligence required of a warehouseman, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 18-404, relating to the sale of non-perishable goods, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 18-405, relating to the sale of perishable goods and live freight, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 18-406, relating to the sale of certain goods transported by carriers, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 18-407, relating to the release from liability of certain carriers under certain conditions, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 14 of an Act entitled the `Georgia State Warehouse Act', approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec., p. 412), relating to the procedure employed when a negotiable warehouse receipt is lost, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act providing a uniform stock transfer procedure, approved March 3, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 384), is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 14-1801, relating to transfer of bonds, specialities and certain contracts, is hereby repealed in its entirety. The first sentence of Code section 39-123, relating to the levy upon shares of stock in banks and other corporations, which reads as follows: `Shares in a bank or other corporation

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may be levied on and sold under fi. fa. in any county where the corporation does business, notice of such levy being given to the defendant, if his residence shall be known, and also to the officer or agent of the corporation in the county where the levy shall be made.', is hereby deleted therefrom. Code section 39-124, relating to the sale of corporate shares of stock under fi. fa., is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 8-206, relating to the manner in which shares of corporate stock are attached, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 8-207, relating to the sale of attached shares of corporate stock, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 8-208, relating to the transfer of corporate stock after levy, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 8-209, relating to the transfer of corporate stock after levy, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 24-1414, relating to the procedure connected with the levy upon the bank and other stocks, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 22-706, relating to the necessity of transferring stock certificates on the books of the corporation, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 94-204, relating to the transfer of stock in railroad companies, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 63-211, relating to the establishment of lost or destroyed stock certificates, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 63-212, relating to the trial, order and decree entered on a petition to establish lost or destroyed stock certificates, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Code section 63-213, relating to the judgments, records and writs of error on actions to establish lost or destroyed stock certificates, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 63-214, relating to the liability of the corporation to third parties after establishment proceedings for lost or destroyed stock certificates, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 87-108, relating to the replacement of lost bonds or coupons issued by the State, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 87-110, relating to the necessity for the giving of a bond and surety to save the State harmless when new bonds or coupons are issued, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 87-111, relating to the procedure for issuing new bonds by the State in the event of their theft, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code section 87-118, relating to the transfer of registered State bonds, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act creating factors' liens on certain merchandise, approved February 22, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 86), is hereby repealed in its entirety. Code Chapter 12-6, relating to pledges and pawns of property, with the exception of Code section 12-611, relating to the regulation by municipalities of pawn-brokers, is hereby repealed in its entirety. An Act regulating the assignment of accounts receivable, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 225), with the exception of section 9, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 39. Said Title is further amended by adding to Article 10 between Code sections 109A-10-103 and 109A-10-104

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three new Code sections to be numbered 109A-10-103.1, 109A-10-103.2 and 109A-10-103.3 and to read as follows: 109A-10-103.1. Effect of Certain Code Sections Limited . (a) The following Code sections are hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following language: `Provided this section shall not apply to transactions covered by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.'; Code section 24-2715 (8), relating to the maintenance by the clerks of superior court of duplex index books for the index of every instrument recorded in their offices; Code section 29-405, relating to the requirements for attestation or acknowledgment of deeds for record; Code section 29-409, as amended, relating to the requirements for admitting to record a deed executed out of this State; Code section 29-413, relating to permissive recording of certain deeds and bills of sale to personalty. (b) Section 67-1107, relating to the definition of crops and growing crops as used in reference to bills of sale, mortgages and liens to secure debt, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the words `bills of sale, mortgages and liens to secure debt' and substituting in lieu thereof the words `security agreement with respect to personal property'. 109A-10-103.2. Certain Code Sections Superseded In Part . The provisions of the following Chapters of the 1933 Code of Georgia, as amended, shall yield to and be superseded by any provisions of this Title which conflict therewith: Chapter 67-1, relating to mortgages. Chapter 67-11, relating to mortgages and bills of sale for crops. Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt. Chapter 67-14, relating to conditional sales. 109A-10-103.3. Certain Statutory Remedies Retained . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in any of

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the following Chapters of the 1933 Code of Georgia, as amended, the remedies provided by such Chapters shall not restrict the remedies otherwise available to a secured party under this Title, but all such remedies shall be cumulatively available in accordance with the respective terms to a secured party under this Title: Chapter 67-6, relating to foreclosures in equity. Chapter 67-7, relating to applications to foreclose. Chapter 67-8, relating to defenses for foreclosure of mortgages on personalty. Chapter 67-9, relating to the procedure for foreclosure of mortgages on personalty in Justices' Courts. Chapter 67-10, relating to the foreclosure of mortgages on personalty before debts become due. Chapter 67-16, relating to foreclosure of bills of sale to secure debt and conditional sales contracts. Section 40. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 109A-10-105, relating to certain laws which are not repealed by said Title, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 109-10-105. Laws Not Repealed. (1) The Article on Documents of Title (Article 7) does not repeal or modify any laws prescribing the form or contents of documents of title or the services or facilities to be afforded by bailees, or otherwise regulating bailees' businesses in respects not specifically dealt with herein; but the fact that such laws are violated does not affect the status of a document of title which otherwise complies with the definition of a document of title (Section 1-201). (2) This Act does not repeal an Act entitled `Uniform Act for Simplification of Fiduciary Security Transfers', approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, pp. 827-832) and if in any respect there is any inconsistency between that Act

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and the Article of this Act on investment securities (Article 8) the provisions of the former Act shall control. Section 41. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963. STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OPTOMETRY ACT AMENDED. Code 84-1110A, 84-1110B Enacted. No. 159 (Senate Bill No. 80). An Act to amend Code Chapter 84-11 relating to the practice of Optometry, as amended, so as to clarify the authority of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry; to establish, enforce, adopt and maintain rules and regulations; to provide for appeals from decisions of the Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 84-11 relating to the practice of Optometry, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section numbered 84-1110A, to read: Section 84-1110A . The Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry shall have the authority and power to adopt, establish, enforce and maintain rules and regulations applicable to the practice of Optometry adequate to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter and to regulate the practice of Optometry as a profession in conformity with and in compliance with accepted professional standards. Rules. Section 2. Said Code Chapter as so amended is further amended by adding a new section numbered 84-1110B, to read:

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Section 84-1110B . Actions of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry in granting, refusing to grant or renew a license issued under this Chapter, or in revoking or suspending or refusing to revoke or suspend any such license, shall be subject to appeal to the superior court of the county of the applicant's residence in the same manner and by the same procedure as appeals are made to the superior court from decisions made by the court of ordinary. Appeals. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963. GAME AND FISH COMMISSIONPENALTY FOR ILLEGAL NIGHT HUNTING, ETC. No. 160 (House Bill No. 397). An Act to amend an Act comprehensively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission, game and fish and wildlife, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 671), so as to provide the procedure for condemning property used in the hunting of deer at night; to provide a procedure in connection therewith, the service thereof, the disposition thereof, the intervention therein; and to provide for the disposition of the proceeds of any sale thereunder; to provide an additional and supplemental definition of hunting; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act comprehensively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the Game and Fish Commission, game and fish and wildlife, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483), as amended, particularly

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by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 671), is hereby amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) from section 67 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Each vehicle, boat, animal or firearm used in the hunting of deer at night is hereby declared to be contraband and forfeited to the State and shall be confiscated and seized by any peace officer who shall forthwith deliver it to the Director or his duly authorized agent within ten (10) days of the seizure. The term `hunting' as used in this section in reference to a vehicle or boat shall include the transportation of a hunter to or from the place of hunting or the transportation of the carcass, or any part thereof, of a deer which has been unlawfully killed at night. (c) The Director, within twenty (20) days after the seizure of any vehicle, boat, animal or firearm used in the hunting of deer at night, shall institute proceedings by petition in the superior court of any county where the seizure was made against the property so seized and against any and all persons having an interest in or right affected by the seizure or sale of such property. A copy of such petition shall be served upon the owner or lessee of such property, if known, and upon the person or persons having custody or possession of such property at the time of the confiscation or seizure. If the owner or lessee or person or persons having custody or possession of such property at the time of seizure is unknown, notice of such proceedings shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements of the county are published. Such publication shall be deemed notice to any and all persons having an interest in or right affected by such proceeding and any sale of the property resulting therefrom. If no defense or intervention shall be filed within thirty (30) days from the filing of the petition, judgment by default shall be entered by the court; otherwise the case shall proceed as other civil cases. Should it appear upon the trial of the case or upon default that such property was so used and that such use was with the consent, express or implied, of the owner, the property shall be sold by order

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of the court after such advertisement as the court may direct. The proceeds arising from such sale shall be applied; (1) To the payment of proper costs and expenses including expenses incurred in the seizure; (2) To the payment of the cost of the court and its officers; (3) To the payment of any cost incurred in the storage, advertisement, maintenance or care of such property; and (4) The remainder shall be paid into the State Treasury for deposit in the Game Protection Fund. (d) Where the owner or lessee of any property seized for purposes of condemnation shall abscond or conceal himself so that actual notice of the condemnation proceeding cannot be served upon him, he shall be served by publication as in hereinbefore provided in the case of an unknown owner or lessee. (e) All proceedings against any vehicle, boat, animal or firearm, for the purpose of condemnation, shall be proceedings in rem against the property and the property shall be described only in general terms. It shall be no ground for defense that the person who had the property in possession at the time of its use and seizure has not been convicted or acquitted of any criminal proceedings resulting from or arising out of such use. It is the intent and purpose of the procedure provided by this Act to provide a civil remedy for the condemnation and sale of property used in violation of the provisions of this Act in the hunting of deer at night notwithstanding the conviction or acquittal of the person having possession or custody of the property at the time of its seizure. The conviction or acquittal of any such person shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding hereunder. (f) Any party at interest may appear, by answer under oath, and make his defense. The owner, lessee, or lienholder shall be permitted to defend by showing that the property

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seized, if illegally used by another, was used without the knowledge, connivance or consent, expressed or implied, by such owner, lessee or lienholder. The holder of any bona fide lien on the property shall be protected to the full extent of his lien, provided however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to obligate the Director beyond the proceeds of any such sale less the actual costs incurred by him. (g) The court to whom any such petition for condemnation may be referred may in its discretion allow any party at interest to give bond and take possession of the vehicle seized, the court to determine whether the bond shall be a forthcoming bond or an eventual condemnation money bond, the amount of the bond to be determined also by the court. The enforcement of any bond so given shall be regulated by the general law applicable to such cases. (h) The court shall have full discretion and authority to permit a settlement between the parties at any stage of the proceeding by permitting the value of the vehicle to be paid into court or the value of the equity therein, as determined by the court, which money when so paid in, shall be distributed as provided by law in all cases of condemnation. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963. WELFARE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1937 AMENDEDNAMES OF DEPARTMENT, ETC. CHANGED. No. 161 (House Bill No. 561). An Act to amend an Act known as The Welfare Reorganization Act of 1937, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 202) and by an

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Act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 85), so as to provide new definitions; to rename and redesignate the State Department of Public Welfare, the State Welfare Advisory Board, the Office of Director of the State Department of Public Welfare, and related county or district departments, boards and directors, and, in connection therewith, to strike certain words and substitute new words therefor; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as The Welfare Reorganization Act of 1937, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 202) and by an Act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 85), is hereby amended by striking section 1 thereof, relating to definitions, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. Definitions .As used in this Act, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: DepartmentState Department of Family and Children Services. BoardState Board of Family and Children Services. DirectorDirector of the State Department of Family and Children Services. County DepartmentCounty or District Department of Family and Children Services. County BoardCounty or District Board of Family and Children Services. County DirectorDirector of the County or District Department of Family and Children Services.

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Section 2. The State Department of Public Welfare created by section 2 of said Act, as amended, is hereby renamed and redesignated the State Department of Family and Children Services. Section 3. The State Welfare Advisory Board created by section 3 of said Act, as amended, is hereby renamed and redesignated the State Board of Family and Children Services. Section 4. The Office of Director of the State Department of Public Welfare created by section 5 of said Act, as amended, is hereby renamed and redesignated the Office of Director of the State Department of Family and Children Services. Section 5. The county department of public welfare, county board of public welfare and county direcotr of public welfare created and established in each county of the State by section 9 of said Act, as amended, are each hereby renamed and redesignated, respectively, as the county department of family and children services, county board of family and children services and county director of family and children services. Section 6. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words Department of Public Welfare, State Department of Public Welfare and State Welfare Department, wherever the same may appear in said Act, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words State Department of Family and Children Services. Section 7. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words State Welfare Advisory Board and Welfare Advisory Board, wherever the same may appear in said Act, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words State Board of Family and Children Services. Section 8. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words county department of public welfare, county werlfare department, and department of public welfare, wherever the same may ap

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amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words county department of family and children services. Section 9. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words county board of public welfare and county welfare board, wherever the same may appear in said Act, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words county board of family and children services. Section 10. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words district department of public welfare and district welfare department, wherever the same may appear in said Act, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words district department of family and children services. Section 11. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking the words director of public welfare wherever the same may appear in said Act, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the words director of family and children services. Section 12. Every reference in existing law to the State department, board or director or to the related county or district departments, boards, or directors renamed and redesignated by provisions of sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Act shall be deemed to refer to said state, county or district departments, boards or directors as renamed and redesignated by said sections of this Act. Section 13. The provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or otherwise becoming law. Effective date. Section 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963.

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WELFARE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1937 AMENDEDCOUNTY BOARDS OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES, ETC. No. 163 (House Bill No. 562). An Act to amend an Act known as The Welfare Reorganization Act of 1937, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 355), as amended, so as to provide for appointment and establishment of new county boards of family and children services in each county; to provide for term of office; to provide for qualifications; to provide for reappointment of members; to provide for compensation; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for selection of staff of county departments of family and children services; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as The Welfare Reorganization Act of 1937, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 355), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 10 of said Act, as amended, relating to establishment of county boards of family and children services, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 10 to read as follows: Section 10. County Boards The county board of family and children services shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the Director of the State Department of Family and Children Services on the recommendation and nomination of the county commissioner or board of commissioners, or other constituted fiscal or financial agent of the county. Such commissioner or commissioners, or fiscal or financial agent, shall recommend and nominate to the Director of the State Department of Family and Children Services three (3) influential and respected citizens, recognized for their demonstrated interest in family and children services provided by the county department, for each position on the county board to be filled by the Director: Provided, however, that no elected officer of the State

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or any subdivision thereof shall be eligible for appointment to the board. The term of office of members of the county board shall be for five (5) years, except that upon the expiration of the terms of the present members of said board one (1) member shall be appointed for a one (1) year term; one (1) member for a two (2) year term; one (1) member for a three (3) year term; one (1) member for a four (4) year term, and one (1) member for a five (5) year term. The Director of the State Department may provide rules and regulations governing selection of persons to serve as chairman and vice-chairman of said boards. Appointments to fill vacancies caused by death, resignation or removal before the expiration of a term shall be made for the remainder of such term in the same manner as herein provided for original appointments. Members of the county board shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties. In the event that the county commissioner or commissioners, or county fiscal or financial agent, shall fail to recommend and nominate persons to fill vacancies on the county board as required by this Act, then the Director may appoint members to the county board to fill such vacancies absent such recommendation and nomination; provided, however, the gross expenses so assessed against a county shall not exceed the amount of the budget of said county previously set aside and levied by said county authorities for said purpose. Section 2. Said Act, as amended, is hereby further amended by striking section 12 of said Act, as amended, relating to duties of the county director and selection of staff, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. Duties of the County Director; Selection of Staff .The county director shall serve as the executive and administrative officer of the county department and shall be secretary of the county board. He shall prepare and submit to the county board for its approval an annual budget of all funds necessary for the county department. He shall prepare annually a full report of the operations and administration

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of the county department. The county department staff necessary to administer welfare activities within the county shall be appointed by the county board upon the recommendation of the county director in accordance with rules and regulations of the State Department of Family and Children Services and subject to the approval of the Director of the State Department. Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall become effective as of July 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 22, 1963. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT. No. 167 (House Bill No. 48). An Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1963, and ending June 30, 1964, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1964, and ending June 30, 1965; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the University System, common schools counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia that the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1963, and ending June 30, 1964, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1964, and ending June 30, 1965, as prescribed hereinafter for each of such fiscal years, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus as of June 30, 1963.

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch . For compensation as fixed by previous laws for mileage at the rate of 10 per mile for four (4) round trips for each regular session and number of round trips for any and all extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly as set by each such extraordinary session; Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Senate and Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive the same mileage allowances as Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, of the President and Members of the Senate and of the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives; for the compensation of the Secretary of the Senate, of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, as fixed by law, of the messengers and doorkeepers and other attachs of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the actual travel expenses of members of legislative committees; for cost of operating the office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives authorized by law; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, National Conference of Legislative Leaders and Marine Fisheries Compact; for supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses and equipment for the General Assembly, and the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing facilities for the Legislative Branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; the codes of Georgia and the annual report of the State Auditor to General Assembly; for election blanks and any other election expense, including publishing constitutional amendments; for all costs of Georgia Official and Statistical Register as provided by resolution; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel as authorized by law. Provided, further, that the members of the General Assembly shall be paid the ten dollars per diem and the five dollar allowance heretofore authorized by law and as further authorized by law, act or resolution as cited herein shall be paid an additional maintenance expense allowance of thirty-five dollars for each day in attendance at a session of the General Assembly and said maintenance expense allowance, which is authorized by general provisions of the State Constitution, shall be in lieu of any payment of accounts for telephone, telegraph, postage and other incidental items of a like nature which have not been furnished and paid for by the State and which may be personally incurred by the individual Member in the performance of official duties during a session of the General Assembly and this allowance to the Members of the General Assembly is hereby construed to be authorized by the State Constitution as per diem and maintenance allowance to cover the cost of ordinary expenses of the State Government as provided for by Art. III, Sec. VII, Par. IX of the Constitution of Georgia. Provided, further, the per diem allowance provided for in the foregoing shall also be payable to any official of the State or attach for each day during his term of service who is authorized by Act or Resolution of one or both branches of the General Assembly to receive an allowance based on the total per diem maintenance allowance provided for Members of the General Assembly while in session. Provided, however, that a member of the General Assembly serving as a member of a regular or special committee shall be limited to and shall be paid for each day of service on said committee when the General Assembly is not in session, twenty dollars per diem, expense and mileage while performing such committee duties. 1963-64 $ 1,900,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,900,000.00 JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 2. Supreme Court . For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of justices, and the employees of the Court, including one Emeritus position. Provided, however, that listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. 1963-64 $ 345,000.00 1964-65 $ 345,000.00 Section 3. Court of Appeals . For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals including salaries of Judges and employees of the Court, and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. 1963-64 $ 500,000.00 1964-65 $ 500,000.00 Section 4. Superior Courts . For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including such contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage as authorized by law, and such other expenses as may be authorized by law. 1963-64 $ 1,530,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,530,000.00

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Section 5 . For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Provided, however, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, that any surplus in this appropriation may be transferred by the Budget Bureau to be used in the Book Fund of the State Library. 1963-64 $ 35,000.00 1964-65 $ 35,000.00 Section 6 . Judicial Council. 1963-64 $ 2,500.00 1964-65 $ 2,500.00 EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 7. Agriculture, Department of. A . For the operation of all activities of the Department including the operation of Farmers' Markets. 1963-64 $ 5,150,000.00 1964-65 $ 5,200,000.00 B . Capital OutlayAuthority Lease Rental to State Farmers' Market Authority for Atlanta Farmers' Market. 1963-64 $ 650,000.00 1964-65 $ 650,000.00 Section 8 . Art Commission, Georgia. 1963-64 $ 100.00 1964-65 $ 100.00 Section 9 . Audits, Department of. 1963-64 $ 250,000.00 1964-65 $ 250,000.00

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Section 10 . Banking, Department of. 1963-64 $ 340,000.00 1964-65 $ 340,000.00 Section 11 . Budget Bureau. 1963-64 $ 125,000.00 1964-65 $ 125,000.00 Section 12. Capitol Square Improvement Committee . A . Operating costsOld State Office Building. 1963-64 $ 150,000.00 1964-65 $ 150,000.00 B . For capital outlayannual cost of acquiring the Judicial, Agricultural, Health and other State Office Buildings, and facilitiesauthority rentals. 1963-64 $ 1,977,752,87 1964-65 $ 1,977,752,87 Section 13. Industry and Trade, Department of . A . General operating costs. 1963-64 $ 1,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,000,000.00 B . Capital outlayAnnual lease payments to Georgia Ports Authority. 1963-64 $ 1,155,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,155,000.00 Section 14 . Commission on Aging. 1963-64 $ 15,000.00 1964-65 $ 15,000.00 Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows: Personal Services $ 11,500.00 Operating Expenses $ 3,500.00 Section 15. Comptroller General . For the cost of operating the office of the Comptroller General, Insurance Commissioner, Fire Inspection Division, Building Safety Council, Insurance Rate Division, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Liquefied Petroleum Safety Act. 1963-64 $ 800,000.00 1964-65 $ 800,000.00 Section 16. Conservation . A . Department of Forestry. 1963-64 $ 2,275,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,300,000.00 B . Forest Research Council. 1963-64 $ 290,000.00 1964-65 $ 290,000.00 C . Game and Fish Commission. 1963-64 $ 1,585,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,585,000.00 Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report, which includes Federal funds, shall be changed to read as follows: Personal Services $ 1,226,100.00 Operating Expenses $ 920,092.00 D . Department of Mines, Mining and Geology including Oil and Gas Commission. 1963-64 $ 256,000.00 1964-65 $ 256,000.00 E . Department of Parks. (1) For general operation and development of State Parks. Provided, that the Department of Parks, with the approval of the Budget Bureau, is authorized to utilize not more than $175,000 per annum of the funds provided for in this paragraph to enter into lease rental agreements with an appropriate State authority to support the issuance of bonds. 1963-64 $ 900,000.00 1964-65 $ 900,000.00 (2) Capital OutlayAuthority Rentals for payments to Stone Mountain Memorial Commission. 1963-64 $ 350,000.00 1964-65 $ 350,000.00 F . Soil and Water Conservation. For the cost of operating the State Soil Conservation Committee. 1963-64 $ 300,000.00 1964-65 $ 200,000.00 Section 17. Corrections, State Board of . For the administrative expenses of the State Board of Corrections, including the cost of operation of the State Prison System. 1963-64 $ 3,280,000.00 1964-65 $ 3,430,000.00 Capital OutlayAuthority Rentals For authority lease contracts to State Penal Rehabilitation Authority. 1963-64 $ 400,000.00 1964-65 $ 400,000.00

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Section 18. State Board of EducationDepartment of Education . For matching vocational rehabilitation funds in cooperation with the Federal Government; for operation of vocational trade schools; for operation of public and rural library programs; for operation of School for the Deaf and Academy for the Blind; for grants for aid to the public common schools, under provisions of law; for free textbooks for children attending public common schools; for the salaries of county school superintendents; for the operating costs of the Department; for educational grants, including the grants to teachers for scholarships, as provided by law; and for any other expense authorized by law, payable from the common school funds. Of the funds appropriated below, $100,00 per annum shall be allocated by the Board of Education to the School for the Deaf and the Academy for the Blind in addition to the funds listed in the Budget Report subject to the approval of the Budget Bureau. 1963-64 $184,175,500.00 1964-65 $194,601,000.00 Provided that the Governor's recommendation for grants for in-service training contained in the Budget Report shall be reduced in the amount of $190,000.00 for 1963-64 and in the amount of $327,000.00 for 1964-65, for the purpose of providing funds to supplement payment to the older retired school teachers under Section 20 of this Act. Provided further, that the Governor's recommendation for tuition-students (non-sectarian) contained in the Budget Report shall be reduced in the amount of $147,000.00 for the fiscal year 1963-64 and $172,000.00 for the fiscal year 1964-65. Provided that none of the funds appropriated above may be used to initiate or commence any new program or project that would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the present biennium for 1964-65, unless such program or project has been specifically authorized by the General Assembly. For capital outlay: To meet the annual capital outlay commitments; for school building construction to the counties of the State and as required under the lease rental contracts with the State School Building Authority and to provide the specific sum of $2,000,000.00 in 1964-65 for new School Building Authority Lease Contracts. 1963-64 $ 20,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 22,000,000.00 Section 19. State Board of Regents. A . The general cost of operation of the Board; for aid to the University System; for annual payment of $8,000.00 to the University of Georgia for old bank stock items; for scholarship authorized by law $100,000; for the support of research and for the cost of use and/or acquiring additions to plant and equipment for the University System, including the specific sum of $1,200,000.00 per year for new University Building Authority Lease Contracts. 1963-64 $ 36,900,000.00 1964-65 $ 40,200,000.00 Provided, that the above appropriation shall be in addition to the funds realized by the respective units in each fiscal year from the Federal Government, donations, gifts, earnings from fees, rents, sales and any other source of income. Provided that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of each fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the University System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in each fiscal year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution, and shall, second, apportion the remaining funds available to the various units to cover cost incident to the operation and development of the University System. The State Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget Authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing. No part of this appropriation, nor any funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System, or any school or college from the Federal Government, or from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, rents, sales or other sources of income, shall be available for use or expenditure until made available by a written order of the State Budget Authorities. Provided that funds from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, and any other source of income shall be available to support further lease rental agreements for dormitories and other school buildings, with the approval of the Budget Bureau. Such further contracts may be entered into not to exceed $500,000 per annum. B . Eugene Talmadge Memorial HospitalState Board of Regents. 1963-64 $ 3,600,000.00 1964-65 $ 3,600,000.00 C . Medical Education Board. For cost of operation of the State Medical Education Board, including the payment of medical scholarships as authorized by provisions of the Georgia State Constitution. 1963-64 $ 150,000.00 1964-65 $ 150,000.00 Section 20. Teachers Retirement System . For the State's contribution to the Teachers Retirement Fund, including the cost of administration. 1963-64 $ 14,847,000.00 1964-65 $ 16,047,000.00 Provided, however, that out of the above amounts, the sum of $347,000, which is the amount of the increase over the Governor's recommendation as contained in the Budget Report, for each of the two fiscal years covered by this Act, shall be expended for the purpose of supplementing regular payments to those teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1961, by implementing to the full extent of such funds, the provisions of an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 666), which Act provided for a minimum floor for such teachers. Section 21. Executive Department. A . For the cost of operating the Executive Department, including the cost and maintenance expense for the Executive automobile, and telephones at the Mansion; and for the contingent expenses of the Department, such as rewards, dues to the Governor's Conferences, and special committee expenses. 1963-64 $ 275,000.00 1964-65 $ 275,000.00 B . For the allowance payable monthly for the cost of operating the Executive Mansion, including servant's hire, food, other supplies, and laundry. 1963-64 $ 25,000.00 1964-65 $ 25,000.00 Section 22. Highway Department . Appropriation of all funds in this section is to be in conformity with and pursuant to Art. VII, Sec. IX, Par. IV, of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the State Treasurer in each of the immediately preceding years, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed to, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the State Treasurer in the immediate preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appropriated herein. A. General Operations For general administrative cost of operating the Highway Department, including equipment and compensation claims. 1963-64 $ 6,711,599.00 1964-65 $ 5,976,506.00 B. Authority Rentals . For lease rental obligations of the Highway Department to the Georgia State Highway Authority (continuation of the State Bridge Building Authority), the State Office Building Authority, and the Georgia Rural Roads Authority, in accordance with lease rental contracts. Notwithstanding any itemization of purposes for which funds are appropriated to the Highway Department by this Section, the sums necessary to pay these rentals accrued under these contracts, executed or to be executed, as authorized by law, are hereby appropriated as the first charge on all funds appropriated to the Highway Department. 1963-64 $ 17,303,689.00 1964-65 $ 17,293,431.00 C. Maintenance and BettermentsPlanning and Construction . For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds appropriated for each fiscal year shall be available for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto (provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices as authorized by law.) Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the State Highway Department may add, delete, and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Maintenance and Betterments 1963-64 $ 18,781,011.00 1964-65 $ 19,433,090.00 Planning and Construction 1963-64 $ 39,886,688.00 1964-65 $ 41,479,960.00 Provided, that the above appropriation shall be in addition to funds realized by the Highway Department from Administrative Charges as provided in the Budget Report. D. Grants to Counties For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. 1963-64 $ 4,817,013.03 1964-65 $ 4,817,013.03 E . For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. 1963-64 $ 4,500,000.00 1964-65 $ 4,500,000.00 Provided that the appropriations in D above shall be distributed and disbursed by the State Treasurer as provided by law. The sum appropriated under E shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties of the State by the State Treasurer in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the State Highway Department. F. Grants to Municipalities For grants to municipalities in accordance with the law authorizing the Director of the State Highway Department to disburse such grants. 1963-64 $ 1,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,000,000.00 Section 23. Georgia Historical Commission . For cost of establishing, maintaining, and servicing various historical shrines throughout the State. 1963-64 $ 175,000.00 1964-65 $ 175,000.00

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Section 24. Jekyll Island Committee . For the cost of operating the Island and maintaining and improving public beaches and facilities. 1963-64 $ 745,000.00 1964-65 $ 495,000.00 Section 25. Labor, Department of. A . For the cost of operating the Commissioner's Office and Factory Inspection Division. 1963-64 $ 175,000.00 1964-65 $ 175,000.00 Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows: Personal Services $133,349 Operating Expenses $ 37,278 B . For that part of cost of operations and Employment Security Agency as authorized by Act approved March 8, 1945. 1963-64 $ 85,000.00 1964-65 $ 85,000.00 Section 26. Law, Department of . For the cost of operating the Department of Law, provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any other agency of the State in the Executive Branch of the State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purposes for which provision is made in this item, unless the payment is made from 100% Federal funds. 1963-64 $ 465,000.00 1964-65 $ 465,000.00 Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows: Personal Services $390,000 Operating Expenses $ 75,000 Section 27. Library, State . For the cost of operating the State Library and the purchase of new books and publications. 1963-64 $ 60,000.00 1964-65 $ 60,000.00 Section 28. Literature Commission, State . For cost of operations. 1963-64 $ 15,000.00 1964-65 $ 15,000.00 Section 29. Pardons and Paroles, State Board of . For cost of operating the Board and statewide supervision. 1963-64 $ 585,000.00 1964-65 $ 635,000.00 Section 30. Pharmacy Board . For cost of operating the office of Chief Drug Inspector. 1963-64 $ 80,000.00 1964-65 $ 80,000.00 Section 31. Probation, State Board of . For the cost of operating the statewide Probation System, administered by the State Board of Probation. 1963-64 $ 500,000.00 1964-65 $ 525,000.00

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Section 32. Public Defense, Department of . For the cost of operating the Military Division, aid to military organization and the cost of operating the Civil Defense Division. 1963-64 $ 625,000.00 1964-65 $ 625,000.00 Section 33. Public Health, Department of. A . For the cost of operating the Department of Public Health, grants to counties for public health programs, for matching Federal funds for benefits or services for crippled children, authorized by law, and the cost of operating the mental health program, including the purchase of services of private hospitals. 1963-64 $ 8,240,000.00 1964-65 $ 8,550,000.00 B. Authority Rentals For annual cost of acquiring Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital. 1963-64 $ 840,000.00 1964-65 $ 840,000.00 C . For cost of operating the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Division. 1963-64 $ 350,000.00 1964-65 $ 370,000.00 D. Department of Public HealthTuberculosis Sanatorium For the cost of operating the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium including pre-admission and post-discharge services. 1963-64 $ 3,700,000.00 1964-65 $ 3,800,000.00 E. Department of Public HealthGeorgia Mental Health Center . For the cost of developing, training and employing necessary personnel and for capital outlay, including the purchase of equipment. 1963-64 $ 250,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,250,000.00 F. Department of Public HealthGracewood School and Hospital . For the cost of operating state institutions for mental defectives. 1963-64 $ 4,135,000.00 1964-65 $ 4,600,000.00 G. Department of Public HealthMilledgeville State Hospital . For the cost of operating the State Mental Hospital. 1963-64 $ 16,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 17,300,000.00 H . For aid to local governmental subdivisions in establishing, constructing and equipping hospital facilities to be administered and expended in the same manner as other public health funds and in accordance with the provisions of the Hill-Burton Act of the United States Congress, rules and regulations of the State Board of Health. 1963-64 $ 2,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,000,000.00 I. Authority RentalsMental Health Construction . For the cost of paying lease rentals to State Hospital Authority, covering construction at Milledgeville State Hospital and Georgia Mental Health Center. Provided, however, that in addition to existing Authority Lease Rental commitments, the Department of Public Health is further authorized to utilize any funds which may be found within this Section, except for funds under Paragraph H, with the approval of the Budget Bureau, to enter into lease rental agreements with the State Hospital Authority for the construction of a new State Hospital for retarded children not to exceed a sum of $350,000 per annum. To effectuate the purpose of this provision, the Budget Bureau is authorized to make transfers between appropriations in this Section. 1963-64 $ 1,310,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,310,000.00 Section 34. Public Safety, Department of . 1963-64 $ 5,750,000.00 1964-65 $ 6,000,000.00 Section 35. Public Service Commission . For the cost of operating the Utilities Division and the Motor Carrier Division of the Public Service Commission. 1963-64 $ 460,000.00 1964-65 $ 460,000.00 Section 36. Public Welfare, Department ofAdministrative OperationsState. A . For the cost of the administrative operations of the State Welfare Program. 1963-64 $ 1,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 1,020,000.00 B. Grants for administrationcounties . For the cost of participating with the Federal Government and counties in the administration of local welfare programs. 1963-64 $ 2,400,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,400,000.00 C. Benefits . For the costs of matching Federal funds for benefits to old age, blind permanently disabled and dependent children; and for maternity and foster home care; as authorized by law. 1963-64 $ 19,400,000.00 1964-65 $ 19,550,000.00 D. Institutions and Youth Administration . For the cost of operation of the training schools and other institutions under the administration of the Department of Welfare, provided that apropriate parts of this appropriation may be transferred to other State agencies when the said institutions are transferred to such state agencies by law. Provided further that such budget allotment as may be set up for the construction and establishment of a Georgia Youth Center as of June 30, 1963, is hereby specifically reappropriated for the same purpose and in the same amount. 1963-64 $ 2,686,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,937,000.00 Section 37. Purchases, Supervisor of . 1963-64 $ 275,000.00 1964-65 $ 275,000.00 Provided that none of these funds shall be spent for the further study of the State Self-Insurance Program unless such program is initiated and put into operation. Section 38. Revenue, Department of. A . For cost of operating the Department of Revenue, including liquor warehouses, provided that in addition to this appropriation there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of collections made in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of gasoline shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing gasoline as authorized by Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing gasoline. 1963-64 $ 8,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 8,200,000.00 B. Grants to countiesTax re-evaluation . For grants to counties in accordance with rules and regulations set up by the Commissioner of Revenue for assisting counties in financing tax re-evaluation studies. 1963-64 $ 100,000.00 1964-65 $ 100,000.00 C. Loans to countiesTax re-evaluation . There is hereby appropriated for each of the next two fiscal years covered by this Act the amount of such repayments of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during each of the next two fiscal years in such amount and for the same purpose as originally appropriated, but not to exceed $300,000.00 in each of the next two fiscal years. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties. Section 39. Secretary of State. A. Combined Divisions For the cost of operating the office of Secretary of State, Corporation Division, Building and Loan Division, Securities Division, Commission's Division, and Joint Secretary's Office. 1963-64 $ 404,900.00 1964-65 $ 418,800.00 B. Examining Boards . 1963-64 $ 472,800.00 1964-65 $ 492,300.00 C. Archives and Records . For the cost of operation of Archives and History, microfilming and housing records, and the State Museum, including lease rental payments to the State Office Building Authority for the State Archives Building in amount of $815,000.00 per annum. 1963-64 $ 1,063,100.00 1964-65 $ 1,081,800.00 D. Buildings and Grounds . For the cost of operating the State Capitol Building grounds, the maintenance of Confederate cemeteries, the repairs, furnishings, equipment, light, power, water, and upkeep of grounds at the Mansion and for insurance on public property not otherwise provided for. There is included in this appropriation the specific sum of $85,000 per annum to provide annual lease rental so that the Secretary of State, as keeper of buildings and grounds may provide for the construction of the new Governor's Mansion. Provided further that the total principal cost of land building shall not exceed one (1) Million Dollars. 1963-64 $ 339,200.00 1964-65 $ 352,100.00 E. Special repairs Capitol Building, Mansion, and Legislative Chambers, Rooms, Offices and Facilities. 1963-64 $ 100,000.00 1964-65 $ 100,000.00

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Section 40. Stone Mountain Memorial Committee . For operating costs including costs of improvements by convict labor. 1963-64 $ 300,000.00 1964-65 $ 100,000.00 Section 41. Treasury, State . For operation of State Treasury including Bond Commissioner. 1963-64 $ 122,500.00 1964-65 $ 122,500.00 Section 42. Veterans Service. A . For the cost of operating the Department of Veterans Service. 1963-64 $ 800,000.00 1964-65 $ 800,000.00 B . For the cost of operating the Veterans Service Board, Veterans Home. 1963-64 $ 260,000.00 1964-65 $ 260,000.00 C . For the cost of pensions to Confederate Widows. 1963-64 $ 145,740.00 1964-65 $ 132,500.00 Section 43. Workmen's Compensation, State Board of . For the cost of operating the State Board of Workmen's Compensation. 1963-64 $ 475,000.00 1964-65 $ 475,000.00 Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows: Personal Services $364,325 Operating Expenses $ 85,675

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Section 44 . For the cost of operating the State Recreation Commission. 1963-64 $ 25,000.00 1964-65 $ 25,000.00 Section 45. Governor's Emergency Fund . There is hereby appropriated as a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor in his discretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of the said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. 1963-64 $ 2,000,000.00 1964-65 $ 2,000,000.00 Section 46 . In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Par. Ia of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each Department, Agency, or Institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or specifically authorized in this appropriation act between any department, agency or institution of the State, and any Authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid Constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1963, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the Department, Agency or Institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitute a first charge on all such appropriations. The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the General funds of the State as a first charge upon general funds. In the event any of the Authority Bond issues outstanding are refunded so as to affect a saving, the General Assembly specifically authorizes the execution of new leases in substitution for existing leases provided only that the rental called for in any such new lease shall not exceed the rental in the existing lease, and that the term of years called for in any new lease shall not exceed the term of years remaining in the existing lease. Section 47 . All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to Objects as specified in the Governor's recommendation contained in the Budget Reports submitted to the General Assembly at the regular January Session 1963, pages 1 through 95 inclusive, except as otherwise specified in this Act. Provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a Budget Unit between Objects; provided also, within five days after any such transfer is made, that transfer together with an explanation of the reason therefor shall be reported, in writing, to the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the Appropriations Committees of the House and Senate and to the Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor. This section applies to all funds of each Budget Unit from whatever source derived. In those cases in which the said Budget Report contains no recommendation of expenditures as to Objects by the Governor, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to Object said funds as he deems proper. Section 48 . In the event it is determined by the Budget Bureau that the total funds in the State Treasury in a fiscal year in which appropriations are made in the foregoing Sections of this Act are to be less than the amount needed to pay in full the specific appropriations authorized, the Director of the Budget is authorized and is hereby directed to make a pro rata reduction of the amount of each appropriation hereinbefore made, except authority lease rental funds and other constitutionally obligated funds, as provided by Georgia Code Section 40-418 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 17). The amounts of the appropriations so reduced as directed herein and as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Provided, further, the Budget Bureau is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Sections of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for each fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Total Appropriation 1963-64 $465,448,092.90 Total Appropriation 1964-65 $488,741,352.90

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Section 49 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEW MUNICIPALITIES. No. 172 (House Bill No. 88). An Act to provide certain minimum standards prerequisite to the original incorporation of a municipality; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the General Assembly to prescribe certain minimum standards which must exist as a condition precedent to the original incorporation of a municipality of this State. The provisions of this Act shall not affect any municipal charter granted by Act of the General Assembly during the same session at which this Act is adopted. Intent. Section 2. No local Act granting a municipal charter shall be enacted wherein any part of the proposed corporate boundary shall be less than three (3) miles distant from the corporate boundary of any existing municipality. Location. Section 3. To be eligible for original incorporation as a municipality, the minimum population standards of the area embraced within the proposed municipal boundary shall be as follows: (a) a total resident population of at least 200 persons; Minimum populations. (b) an average resident population of at least 200 persons per square mile for the total area. Section 4. To be eligible for original incorporation as a municipality, the area embraced shall be so developed that

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at least sixty per cent (60%) of the total number of lots and tracts in the area at the time of incorporation are used for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or governmental purposes, and is subdivided into lots and tracts such that at least sixty per cent (60%) of the total acreage, not counting the acreage used at the time of annexation for commercial, industrial, governmental or institutional purposes, consists of lots and tracts five acres or less in size. Land use. Section 5. Every local law granting an original municipal charter shall have attached thereto a certificate by the author of such bill stating that the minimum standards required by this Act do exist as to the area embraced. Existence of the standards may be determined, as to population, by estimate based on the number of dwellings in the area multiplied by the average family size in the area as determined by the last preceding Federal census, or by such other reliable evidence acceptable to the author; and, as to development of the area, by estimate based on actual survey, county maps or records, aerial photographs, or some other reliable map acceptable to the author. Such certificate shall be a permanent part of the charter and shall constitute conclusive evidence of the existence of the standards required hereby. Certificate of author. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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BONDS OF TAX COLLECTORS AND TAX COMMISSIONERS. Code 92-4801 Amended. No. 173 (House Bill No. 96). An Act to amend Code section 92-4801, relating to the amount and conditions of bonds that tax collectors and tax commissioners are required to give to the State and county, as amended, so as to provide that the bond required on behalf of the county shall not exceed $50,000; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 92-4801, relating to the amount and conditions of bonds that tax collectors and tax commissioners are required to give to the State and county, as amended, is hereby amended by striking the figures $25,000 from said Code section and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $50,000, so that when so amended Code section 92-4801 shall read as follows: 92-4801 . Tax collectors and tax commissioners shall give bond and security for 40 per cent. of the State tax supposed to be due from the county for the year for which said officer is required to give bond, the amount of bond to be filled up by the State Revenue Commissioner before being sent out to the county from the executive office; and shall give another bond with sufficient security, payable to the ordinary or other officials in charge of county affairs, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties as tax collector or tax commissioner for the collection of the county tax, in a sum to be fixed by such ordinary or other county officials: Provided, however, that in no case shall the bond required on behalf of the State exceed $50,000, or the bond required on behalf of the county exceed $50,000. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL FOR PAGES SERVING GENERAL ASSEMBLY. No. 175 (House Bill No. 112). An Act to authorize excused absences from the public schools for those children serving as pages for the General Assembly of Georgia during the school year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Children who serve as pages of the General Assembly of Georgia during the school year, either at regular or special sessions, shall be granted excused absences for the day or days missed from school while serving as pages therefor, and said children shall be credited as present by the school in which enrolled. The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1963. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AMENDEDLIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS. No. 180 (House Bill No. 126). An Act to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, so as to define the term Limited-access State Highway; to provide the manner of altering the lawful maximum and minimum speed limits on limited-access State highways; to authorize the State Highway Board by order and local authorities by ordinance with respect to any limited-access highway, street, or roadway under their

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respective jurisdictions to prohibit the use of any such highway, street, or roadway by persons operating crawler-type tractors, steam shovels, derricks, rollers, farm tractors or motorized farm equipment; to prohibit entering or leaving a limited-access highway, street, or roadway except at such points and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway; to prohibit interference with fences, barriers or barricades on, along, or adjacent to any limited-access highway, street, or roadway; to authorize the State Highway Board and local authorities to prohibit or restrict the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles within the right of way boundary lines of any limited-access highway or street under their respective jurisdictions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by adding to article I, subdivision III, section 14, a new paragraph to be known as subparagraph (h), to read as follows: (h) Limited-access State highway . Every limited-access highway or roadway which is a part of the State highway system, including but not restricted to highways on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Section 2. Said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to article VI, after section 49, a new section to be known as section 49-A, to read as follows: Section 49-A. Altering lawful speed limits on limited-access State Highways . Whenever the Director of Public Safety and the State Highway Board, upon request from the county board of roads and revenues of any county, or ordinary, in those counties not having a board of commissioners of roads and revenues, as to any limited-access State highway or any part thereof in any unincorporated

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area of the county of such board of commissioners or ordinary, or upon request from municipal authorities, as to any limited-access State highway or any part thereof in the municipality over which such municipal authorities have jurisdiction, or upon their own initiative, shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the lawful maximum speed limit in this law set forth for limited-access roadways is greater, or that the lawful minimum speed limit in this law is greater or less, than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist on such limited-access State highway or part thereof, whether in unincorporated area or municipality, said Director may determine and declare a reasonable and safe lawful speed limit thereon which shall be effective at all times or during hours of daylight or darkness or at such other times as may be determined when appropriate signs, giving notice thereof, are erected. Section 3. Said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to the first sentence in article VII, section 65, the following: or by any person operating a crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, farm tractor, or motorized farm equipment., so that said section, when so amended, shall read as follows: Section 65. Restrictions on use of limited-access highways, streets, and roadways . The State Highway Board may by order and local authorities may by ordinance with respect to any limited-access highway, street, or roadway under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the use of any such highway, street, or roadway by any person operating a motor driven cycle or by pedestrians, bicycles, or other non-motorized traffic, or by any person operating a crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, farm tractor, or motorized farm equipment. The State Highway Board or the local authority adopting any such prohibitory regulation shall erect and maintain official signs on the limited-access highway, street, or roadway on which such regulations are applicable and when so erected no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on such signs. Section 4. Said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by

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adding to article VII, after section 65, a new section to be known as section 65-A, to read as follows: Section 65-A. Restrictions on entering and leaving limited-access highways, streets, and roadways . No person shall enter or leave a limited-access highway, street, or roadway except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway. The public authority having jurisdiction over any limited-access highway, street, or roadway shall erect and maintain official signs designating the authorized points of entrance to, and exit from, such limited-access highway, street, or roadway, and shall erect and maintain official signs stating any restrictions on the manner of entering or leaving any such limited-access highway, street, or roadway, and when so erected all persons shall obey the instructions stated on such signs. Section 5. Said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to article VII, after section 65 and after section 65-A added by this Act, a new section to be known as section 65-B, to read as follows: Section 65-B. Interference with fences, barriers, or barricades on, along, or to limited-access highways, streets, and roadways prohibited . No person shall without lawful authority attempt to or in fact alter, injure, knock down or remove any fence, barrier, or barricade erected on, along, or adjacent to any limited-access highway, street, or roadway by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway. Section 6. Said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to article XII, section 93, a new subparagraph to be known as subparagraph (e), to read as follows: (e) The State Highway Board and local authorities may with respect to any limited-access highway or street under their respective jurisdictions prohibit or restrict the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles at any place within the boundary lines of the right-of-way of such limited-access highway or street. The State Highway Board or the

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local authority adopting any such prohibitory or restrictive regulation shall erect and maintain official signs on the limited-access highway or street on which such regulations are applicable and no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions stated on such signs. Parking. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. PRACTICE AND PROCEDUREREVIEW IN APPELLATE COURTS. Code 6-805A Enacted. No. 190 (House Bill No. 135). An Act to amend Code Chapter 6-8, as amended, relating to procedure to secure review in appellate courts, so as to provide that upon approval of a brief of evidence in any case by the trial court and ordered filed as part of the record in the case and transmitted to the appellate courts, the case shall not be subject to be dismissed by the appellate court for any extraneous matter or imperfections not affecting the substance of the case; to provide that the said appellate court shall accept the said brief as approved by the trial judge and to hear and determine all questions raised, as shown by the record, in each respective case; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 6-8, as amended, relating to procedure to secure review in appellate courts, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to be designated as Code section 6-805A, which shall read as follows: 6-805A . Upon approval by the trial court in any case of the brief of evidence in said court whereby said brief is

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ordered filed as part of the record in said case or is transmitted to an appellate court of this State, no extraneous matter appearing in said brief shall be deemed such as to render said brief subject to dismissal; nor shall any imperfection in said brief, not affecting the substance of the case, be grounds for dismissal by the appellate court, after the said brief shall have been approved by the trial court. The appellate courts of the State of Georgia shall accept such briefs of evidence as approved by the trial court in each case, and the appellate court shall thereafter hear and determine all questions raised as shown by the record in said case. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHDAY CARE CENTERS. No. 193 (House Bill No. 142). An Act to authorize and empower the Department of Public Health to conduct a survey to determine the standards that should be required of Day Care Centers operated and maintained to furnish a training program and to care for the mentally retarded; to authorize and empower the Department of Public Health to participate in the operation of Day Care Centers that may be approved by the Department of Public Health; to authorize and empower the Department of Public Health to expend funds in assisting and participating in the operation of Day Care Centers; to authorize and empower the Department of Public Health to contract with certain organizations and to enter into rental and participation agreements relative to the operation of Day Care Centers and to expend funds pursuant to said rental and participation agreements; to authorize and direct the State Department of Education to co-ordinate its program relative

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to the training of the mentally retarded with the Department of Public Health and to authorize the State Department of Education to expend funds for said purposes; to authorize the Department of Public Health to expend funds; to authorize the Board of Health (State Board of Health) to classify Day Care Centers and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used herein shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them: (a) Mental retardation means a state of subaverage general intellectual functioning which originates during the development period and is associated with impairment in adaptive behavior. Definitions. (b) Mentally retarded means any person suffering from mental retardation. (c) Department means the Department of Public Health. (d) Board means Board of Health (State Board of Health). (e) Day Care Center means any facility that is operated and maintained on a non-profit basis that is qualified to furnish a training program and to care for the mentally retarded. Section 2. The Department is hereby authorized and empowered to conduct a survey to determine the standards that should be required of Day Care Centers, the number of children to be affected, the mental and physical condition of the children and to perform such other related acts as may be necessary to determine the need for establishing Day Care Centers in the various municipalities and counties of this State. Survey.

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Section 3. The Department is authorized and empowered to participate in the financing of Day Care Centers that may be approved by the Department in such municipalities and counties of this State. In carrying out the authority and power set forth in this section the Department is authorized and empowered to expend funds in assisting such Day Care Centers not to exceed 50 per cent of the actual cost of the operation of such Center. Financing of centers. Section 4. The Department is further authorized and empowered to contract with the Georgia Association for Retarded Children, Inc. or any of its local or affiliated chapters or any public or other non-profit agency to carry out the provisions of this Act. Contracts. Section 5. The State Department of Education is hereby authorized and directed to co-ordinate its program relative to the training of the mentally retarded with the Department. The State Department of Education is authorized and empowered to expend funds appropriated to or available to said State Department of Education for the purpose of co-ordinating its program of training relative to the mentally retarded with the Department. Education. Section 6. The Department is authorized, empowered and directed to co-ordinate its program and services for the mentally retarded with other programs and services of the Department, including, but not limited to, Crippled Children Services, Outpatient Services operated either by the Department or by local health departments, programs and services for the mentally retarded at the Gracewood State School and Hospital and the Milledgeville State Hospital, and such other programs and services authorized by the State Board of Health. Co-ordinated programs. Section 7. The Department is authorized and empowered to expend funds appropriated to or available to said Department for the purposes of administering this act. Funds. Section 8. The Board is authorized and empowered to classify Day Care Centers and to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce and administer

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the provisions, authority and powers set forth in this Act. Rules, etc. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUNDINVESTMENTS, ETC. No. 195 (House Bill No. 146). An Act to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 50), as amended, so as to provide for investments; to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to provide for joint investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 50), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The Board shall have such control of the funds provided for in this Act as is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and the provisions of general law. All funds received by the Board shall be deposited in a special account in the name of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Georgia. The Board is hereby given the authority to expend such funds in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The Board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations

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and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments. Subject to said terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the Fund. The Board's power in this paragraph shall likewise be subject to the provisions of the law relating to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board. Investments. The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Advisors, etc. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS RETIREMENT FUNDINVESTMENTS, ETC. No. 196 (House Bill No. 148). An Act to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of this State, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 238), as amended, so as to provide for investments; to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to provide for joint investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of this State, approved February

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15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 238), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. The Board shall have control of the funds provided for in this Act, and all funds received by the Board shall be deposited in a special account to the credit of the Superior Court Clerks Retirement Fund of Georgia. The benefits provided for in this Act and all administrative expenses shall be paid from said funds. The Board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The Board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments. Subject to said terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the Fund. The Board's power in this paragraph shall likewise be subject to the provisions of the law relating to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board. Investments. The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Advisors, etc. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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FUND FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ORDINARIESINVESTMENTS, ETC. No. 197 (House Bill No. 150). An Act to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of this State, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 185), as amended, so as to provide for investments; to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to provide for joint investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for retirement benefits for the ordinaries of this State, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 185), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. The Board shall have control of all funds provided for in this Act, and all funds shall be received and disbursed in a special account to the credit of said Board. The expenses of administering this fund and the benefits provided for in this Act shall be paid from said funds. The Board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The Board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments. Subject to said terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the Fund. The Board's power in this paragraph shall likewise be subject to the provisions of the law relating to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board. Investments.

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The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Advisors, etc. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. GEORGIA FIREMEN'S PENSION FUNDINVESTMENTS, ETC. No. 198 (House Bill No. 151). An Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 339), as amended, so as to provide for investments; to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to provide for joint investments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 339), as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The board of trustees hereby created shall have the following powers and duties to provide for the payment of administrative expenses; to determine all applications for pensions; to provide for the payment of pensions hereunder; to provide for the collection of all revenue provided; to make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of Georgia for the government of this fund; to prescribe rules and regulations of eligibility

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of persons to receive pensions hereunder; to expend funds in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and to generally exercise all other powers necessary for the administration of the fund created by this Act. The Board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments. Subject to said terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the Board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the Fund. The Board's power in this paragraph shall likewise be subject to the provisions of the law relating to the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board. Investments. The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Advisors, etc. Section 2. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. NORTHERN JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOMPENSATION OF COURT REPORTER. No. 200 (House Bill No. 160). An Act to provide a salary for the official court reporter of the Northern Judicial Circuit in lieu of fees for criminal cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The official court reporter of the Northern Judicial Circuit shall be compensated in the following manner, which compensation shall be paid out of the general treasury of each one of the various counties comprising said circuit upon the following basis: Franklin County, eight hundred forty ($840.00) dollars per year; Hart County, eight hundred forty ($840.00) dollars per year; Madison County, eight hundred forty ($840.00) dollars per year; Elbert County, eight hundred forty ($840.00) dollars per year; and Oglethorpe County, three hundred forty three dollars and ninety two cents ($343.92) per year. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds provided for such purposes by the respective counties. Compensation. Section 2. The salary provided for herein shall be in lieu of all fees and any other compensation provided for all services of the official court reporter in criminal cases and his attendance upon the sessions of the superior courts of the Northern Judicial Circuit. The provisions of this Act shall not effect any services which might be rendered by such court reporter in civil cases in the superior courts of the Northern Judicial Circuit and shall not be applicable to any services performed in any court outside the Northern Judicial Circuit. The provisions of this Act shall not effect any fees to which the official court reporter is entitled prior to the effective date of this Act. Salary in lieu of fees. Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon approval by the Governor. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice. At the next session of the General Assembly a Bill will be introduced to abolish the fee system existing in the Northern Judicial Circuit as applied to office of official court reporter for reporting and transcribing of criminal

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cases, and to provide compensation for the official court reporter for attendance upon courts and for reporting and transcribing criminal cases. /s/ M. Parks Brown Representative Georgia, Hart County. Before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared Neil Steven Hayden, who on oath deposes and says that he is the editor and publisher of The Hartwell Sun, a weekly newspaper and the official organ of Hart County, Georgia, in which sheriff's advertisements are published, and that the above and foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a notice to apply for legislation, which notice appeared in said newspaper in issues dated December 20, 1962, December 27, 1962 and January 3, 1963. /s/ Neil Steven Hayden Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of January, 1963. /s/ Juanelle K. Vickery, Notary Public, Georgia, State at Large. My Commission Expires Aug. 13, 1966. (Seal). Notice. At the next session of the General Assembly, a Bill will be introduced to abolish the fee system existing in the Northern Judicial Circuit as applied to office of official Court Reporter for reporting and transcribing criminal cases, and to provide compensation for the official Court Reporter for attendance upon Court and for reporting and transcribing criminal cases. /s/ A. S. Johnson Sr., M.D.

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Georgia, Elbert County. Before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths personally appear G. T. Christian, Sr., who on oath deposes and says and certifies that he is publisher of The Elberton Star, a bi-weekly newspaper and the official organ of Elbert County, Georgia, in which sheriff's advertisements are published, and that the above and foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a notice to apply for legislation, which notice appeared in said newspaper in issues dated December 8, 1962, December 10, 1962, and December 22, 1962. /s/ G. T. Christian, Sr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30 day of January, 1963. /s/ Julienne W. Coogler, Notary Public. My commission expires July 17, 1966. Notice. At the next session of the General Assembly a bill will be introduced to abolish the fee system existing in the Northern Judicial Circuit as applied to office of official court reporter for reporting and transcribing of criminal cases, and to provide compensation for the official court reporter for attendance upon courts and for reporting and transcribing criminal cases. /s/ C. Pat Milford, Representative. Georgia, Franklin County. Before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared Mrs. J. F. Little, who on oath deposes and says and certifies that she is publisher and editor of the Carnesville Herald, a weekly newspaper and the official organ of Franklin County, Georgia, in which sheriff's advertisements are published, and that the above and foregoing is a true and accurate copy

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of a notice to apply for legislation, which notice appeared in said newspaper in issues dated December 20, 1962, December 27, 1962 and January 3, 1963. /s/ Mrs. J. F. Little Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of January, 1963. /s/ Mary Williams, N. P. (Seal). Notice of Bill to be Introduced in General Assembly. At the next session of the General Assembly a bill will be introduced to abolish the fee system existing in the Northern Judicial Circuit as applied to office of official court reporter for reporting and transcribing of criminal cases, and to provide compensation for the official court reporter for attendance upon courts and for reporting and transcribing criminal cases. /s/ George Brooks, Representative. Georgia, Oglethorpe County. Before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths personally appear Ralph B. Maxwell, who on oath deposes and says and certifies that he is publisher of The Oglethorpe Echo, a weekly newspaper and the official organ of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, in which sheriff's advertisements are published, and that the above and foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a notice to apply for legislation, which notice appeared in said newspaper in issues dated January 10, 1963, January 17, 1963, and January 24, 1963. /s/ Ralph B. Maxwell. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of January, 1963. /s/ Helen D. Gray, N. P. (Seal).

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Notice. An Act to abolish the fee system existing in the superior courts of the Northern Judicial Circuit as applied to office of official court reporter in criminal cases; to provide compensation for the official court reporter for attendance upon court in criminal cases, and for reporting and transcribing criminal cases; to repeal conflicting laws. /s/ E. C. Poss, Representative, Madison County. Georgia, Madison County. Before me the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared Jere C. Ayers, who on oath deposes and says and certifies that he is publisher of The Danielsville Monitor, a weekly newspaper and the official organ of Madison County, Georgia, in which sheriff's advertisements are published, and that the above and foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a notice to apply for legislation, which notice appeared in said newspaper in issues dated December 21, 1962, December 28, 1962, and January 4, 1963. /s/ Jere C. Ayers. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of January, 1963. /s/ Helen D. Gray, N. P. (Seal). Approved April 2, 1963.

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BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS. Code 84-709, 84-713 and 84-725 Amended. No. 201 (House Bill No. 175). An Act to amend Code Chapter 84-7, relating to the regulation, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, so as to provide for additional qualifications for applicants; to increase the compensation of the Board of Dental Examiners; to correct the name of the Georgia Dental Association; to clarify the provisions relating to the necessity for annual registration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 84-7, relating to the regulation, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from Code section 84-709 the sentence, All applications to the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia shall be made through the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, who shall then send all applications to the secretary of the Dental Board of Examiners for review and approval., and inserting in lieu thereof the sentence, All applications to the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia shall be made through the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, who shall then submit all such applications to the Board of Dental Examiners for review and approval., and by adding at the end of Code section 84-709 the following: Notwithstanding any other provision, no person, shall be allowed to take the examination unless such applicant is a citizen of the United States., so that when so amended Code section 84-709 shall read as follows: 84-709. Eligibility of applicants for licenses to practice dentistry; moral character; education; grade required .Applicants to practice dentistry who furnish satisfactory evidence of good moral character, of having been graduated from a school of dentistry, whose term and curriculum is equal to that of a majority of the schools of dentistry in

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the United States, and who shall have received a general average of at least 75 per cent on the board examinations shall be granted licenses to practice dentistry. All applications to the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia shall be made through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, who shall then submit all such applications to the Board of Dental Examiners for review and approval. These applications shall be received by the Joint-Secretary not later than 90 days before the date set for the next session of the Board of Dental Examiners if the applications are from dentists who have been graduated from chartered dental colleges for more than one year, and not later than 30 days before the date set for the next Board examination if the applications are from students or graduates of less than one year. Notwithstanding any other provision, no person shall be allowed to take the examination unless such applicant is a citizen of the United States. Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking from Code section 84-713, relating to applications for licenses to practice, as amended, by an Act approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 325), and an Act approved March 4, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 113), the symbol and figure $15 and substituting in lieu thereof the symbol and figure $25 and by striking the words Georgia State Dental Society and substituting in lieu thereof the words Georgia Dental Association, so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: 84-713. Applications for licenses to practice. Fees, expenses, and annual reports of Board .All applications to the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia shall be made through the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards. Each person applying for examination for license to practice dentistry shall at the time of making his application pay to such Secretary a fee of $50 which fee shall not be refundable; and each person applying for the renewal of a license or authority to practice dentistry or for the establishment of a license or authority that has been lost shall at the time of making his application pay to such Secretary

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a fee of $5. Such fees shall cover the entire service for granting or issuing licenses to practice dentistry. The Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, shall remit all fees arising under the provisions of this Chapter to the State Treasurer. Out of the funds thus arising there shall be paid to each member of the Board as compensation for his services the sum of $25 for each day actually spent in the duties of his office, and in addition thereto his actual expenses while in attendance upon the meetings of the Board and his actual traveling expenses; and from such funds there shall also be paid the pro rata share of the salary and office expenses of the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, as contemplated by Chapter 84-1. The Board may authorize the payment of the expenses of one of its members to the annual meeting of the National Association of Dental Examiners and also the annual membership dues to such Association and all other incidental expenses. All expenditures authorized by the Board shall be paid from the funds received under the provisions of this Chapter, and no part of the salary of any member or officer of the Board or of any other expense incurred by the Board shall ever be paid out of any other funds in the State treasury. All money received in excess of the expenses ordered to be paid under the provisions of this Chapter shall be held by the State Treasurer as a special fund for meeting the expenses of the Board. The Board shall make an annual report of its proceedings to the Georgia Dental Association, including all money received and disbursed under the provisions of this Chapter. Section 3. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 84-725, relating to annual registration and the fees therefor, as amended, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section 84-725 to read as follows: 84-725. Annual registration; fee .Every person licensed by this Board to practice dentistry shall register annually with the Joint-Secretary of the several Examining Boards not later than October 1 each year, and shall pay to said Joint-Secretary an annual registration fee of $3 each. If registration is not made by October 1 of each year, it shall be made between October 1 and December 31

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of each year upon written application therefor and the payment of a fee of $10. No annual registration shall be made after December 31 of each year. The Joint-Secretary of the State Examining Boards shall on or about September 1 of each year send a notice in writing to the last known address of each person registered to practice dentistry in this State informing such person of the provisions of this section. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGES. Code 67-117 Amended. No. 202 (House Bill No. 208). An Act to amend Code section 67-117, relating to the procedure for cancellation of mortgages, so as to provide an additional method of mortgage cancellation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 67-117, relating to the procedure for cancellation of mortgages, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 67-117 . Any mortgagor, who may have paid off his mortgage, may present the same to the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties in which the same is recorder, together with the order of the mortgagee or transferee directing that the mortgage be cancelled, and such clerk shall record the order across the face of the record or record said order in the deed records of his county and refer on the page of the record of said mortgage where

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said order is recorded and shall write either across the face of the record of said mortgage or on the page of said record the word `satisfied' and the date of such entry and shall sign his name thereto officially. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. STATE EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE ACT AMENDEDCOVERAGE FOR SOLICITORS-GENERAL. No. 203 (House Bill No. 224). An Act to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 147), as amended by an Act approved February 13, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 51), so as to authorize solicitors-general of the superior courts of the State of Georgia and their dependents to participate in such plan; to provide for employer and employee contributions; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 147), as amended by an Act approved February 13, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 51), is hereby amended by striking section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1. For the purposes of this Act, an employee is defined as a person who works full-time for the State and receives his compensation in a direct payment from a department, agency, or institution of the State Government, and annuitants who at the time of their retirement met

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these criteria and draw a monthly benefit from the Employees Retirement of Georgia or who is appointed to an emeritus position under the laws of the State of Georgia. The term `employee' shall also include members of the General Assembly, the administrative and clerical personnel of the General Assembly and the solicitors-general of the superior courts of Georgia. Employee defined. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 11 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 11 to read as follows: Section 11. During any period in which an employee is covered under this Act prior to the date of his retirement, there shall be withheld from each salary payment, or other compensation, of such employee, as his share of the cost of coverage under this plan, such portion of the premium or subscription charges under the terms of any contract or contracts issued in accordance with this Act as may be established by the Board. During any month in which benefits are being paid by the Employees Retirement System of Georgia to an individual so covered under this program, contributions shall be deducted from such payments in the amounts prescribed by the Board with the consent of the recipient. The various departments, boards, and agencies of the State Government shall contribute to this health insurance fund such portions of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the State Personnel Board as funds become available in each department, board and/or agency not exceeding the sum of two per centum of the total outlay for personal services in addition to an amount to be established by the Board to defray the cost of administration and the State's portion of the cost of benefits payable for annuitants. The State Treasurer shall contribute to this health insurance fund as an employer payment for and on behalf of all members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, its administrative and clerical personnel, and all solicitors-general of the superior courts of the State of Georgia, such portions of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the State Personnel Board as a per centum of the total outlay for services rendered by members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia,

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its administrative and clerical personnel, and all solicitors-general of the superior courts of the State of Georgia, and in addition thereto an amount to be established by the Board to defray the cost of administration. Costs. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATIONCOMPENSATION, ETC. OF MEMBERS. Code 32-904 Amended. No. 205 (House Bill No. 254). An Act to amend section 32-904 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as amended, relating to compensation of members of county boards of education and procedure connected therewith, so as to authorize payment of per diem and reimbursement of expenses incurred by a member meeting or traveling as a member of a committee of a county board of education on business first authorized by the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 32-904 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as amended, relating to compensation of members of county boards of education and procedure connected therewith, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 32-904 to read as follows: 32-904 . The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide the compensation of members of county boards of education by local Act. In any county for which no local Act is passed, members of the county board of education may receive per diem of ten ($10.00) dollars for each day

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of attendance at meetings of the board, and while meeting and traveling within or without the State as a member of a committee of the board on official business first authorized by a majority of the board, plus reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. The accounts for such service and expenses shall be submitted for approval to the county superintendent of schools. In all counties the compensation of members of county boards of education shall be paid only from the local tax funds available to county boards of education for educational purposes; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall affect a county board of education or school system created prior to the Constitution of 1877. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. STATE AID ROADS AND HIGHWAYS DEFINED. No. 206 (House Bill No. 259). An Act to provide that highways on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways shall be and constitute State-aid roads and highways and highways of the system of highways of the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That from and after the enactment of this Act, the highways on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways shall be and constitute State-aid roads and highways and highways of the system of highways of the State of Georgia, notwithstanding any other provisions of law or Act which would because of mileage limitation or otherwise prevent such addition to the State highway system.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. GEORGIA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITYMEMBERS. No. 214 (House Bill No. 280). An Act to amend an Act entitled the Georgia Rural Roads Authority Act, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 124), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 13), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, so as to change the membership of said Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled the Georgia Rural Roads Authority Act, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 124), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 13), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety the first paragraph of section 4 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: Section 4. Georgia Rural Roads Authority . The members of the Authority shall be ex officio the Governor, the Director of the State Highway Department and the State Budget Officer as a separate and distinct duty for which they shall receive no additional compensation. All members of the Authority shall be entitled to all actual expenses necessarily incurred while in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Authority. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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STATE HIGHWAY BOARDMEMBERS. No. 215 (House Bill No. 281). An Act to amend an Act creating the offices of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, approved February 2, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 31), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 624), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, so as to provide that the Director of the State Highway Department shall not constitute the Georgia State Highway Authority, the State Toll Bridge Authority, and the Georgia Rural Roads Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the offices of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, approved February 2, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 31), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 624), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (f) of section 4. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by renumbering subsection (g) as subsection (f). Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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STATE TOLL BRIDGE AUTHORITYMEMBERS. No. 216 (House Bill No. 282). An Act to amend an Act entitled the State Toll Bridge Authority Act, approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 302), as amended, by an Act approved October 5, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Sept.-Oct. Ex. Sess., p. 31), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, so as to change the membership of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled the State Toll Bridge Authority Act, approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 302), as amended, by an Act approved October 5, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Sept.-Oct. Ex. Sess., p. 31), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety the second paragraph of section 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: The members of the Authority shall be ex officio the Governor, the Director of the State Highway Department and the State Budget Officer as a separate and distinct duty for which they shall receive no additional compensation. All members of the Authority shall be entitled to all actual expenses necessarily incurred while in the performance of duties on behalf of the Authority. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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STATE HIGHWAY AUTHORITYMEMBERS. No. 217 (House Bill No. 283). An Act to amend an Act entitled the Georgia State Highway Authority Act approved March 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 626), as amended, by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 11), an Act approved January 18, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, so as to change the membership of said Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled the Georgia State Highway Authority Act, approved March 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 626), as amended, by an Act approved February 3, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 11), an Act approved January 18, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3), and Act No. 1 passed at the January 1963 session of the General Assembly, approved January 25, 1963, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety the first paragraph of subsection (b) of section 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Membership of the Authority; appointment; officers, quorum; books and records . The members of the Georgia State Highway Authority shall be ex officio the Governor, the Director of the State Highway Department and the State Budget Officer as a separate and distinct duty for which they shall receive no additional compensation. All members of the Authority shall be entitled to all actual expenses necessarily incurred while in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Authority. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS. Code 84-902, 84-903 Amended. No. 221 (House Bill No. 289). An Act to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 226), so as to provide for the appointment of a board member from each congressional district; to provide a new method of appointment of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 226), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Code section 84-902 a new sentence to read as follows: There shall be appointed, as vacancies occur, a Board member to represent each congressional district in the State as hereinafter provided., so that when so amended Code section 84-902 shall read as follows: 84-902. State Board of Medical Examiners; establishment; qualifications of members; duties and powers .A board is hereby established, to be known by the name and style of the State Board of Medical Examiners, which Board shall be composed of 10 practicing physicians of integrity and ability, who shall be residents of, and have been duly licensed to practice medicine in this State, and who shall have graduated from reputable medical schools and have been engaged in the active practice of their profession within this State for a period of at least five years, but none of them shall be connected in any way with any medical college. Said Board shall perform such duties and possess and exercise such powers, relative to the protection of the

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public health, and the control and regulation of the practice of medicine as this Chapter prescribes and confers upon it. There shall be appointed, as vacancies occur, a Board member to represent each congressional district in the State as hereinafter provided. Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking Code section 84-903 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 84-903 to read as follows: 84-903 . Ten (10) physicians, who shall possess the qualifications specified in section 84-902, shall constitute the membership of the Board of Medical Examiners. Each member shall be appointed to serve from the expiration of the term of his predecessor. No member shall be reappointed nor shall any new member be appointed from any congressional district in the State which has more than one member on said Board. All future appointments shall be made by the Governor to serve for a term of four (4) years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The Governor shall determine which district shall receive the next appointment until all congressional districts in the State are represented. Thereafter, all reappointments and new appointments shall be made so that each congressional district in the State shall be represented at all times. Any vacancy that may occur in said Board in consequence of death, resignation, removal from the State or other cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as regular appointments are made. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Members. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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PRACTICE AND PROCEDUREMETHODS OF SERVICE RELATING TO DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY. Code 38-2115 Enacted. No. 224 (House Bill No. 305). An Act to amend Code Chapter 38-21, relating to depositions and discovery as provided in an Act approved March 25, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 425), and as amended by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 684), so as to provide methods of service where service of notice is required under said Chapter; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 38-21, relating to depositions and discovery as provided in an Act approved March 25, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 425), and as amended by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 684), is hereby amended by adding a new section to said Code Chapter to be numbered as Code section 38-2115 to read as follows: 38-2115. Methods of Service of Notice where Notice is Required . Wherever service of notice is required on any person or party under the terms and provisions of any section of this Chapter, service of such notice may be perfected in one of the following ways: (a) Any person upon whom service of notice is required by any section of this Chapter may acknowledge or waive such service of notice. (b) Service may be perfected upon any person upon whom service of notice is required by any section of this Chapter by serving the prescribed notice upon such person personally or, where such person has filed responsive pleadings in the proceeding in connection with which depositions or interrogatories are to be taken, service of notice may be perfected by service upon the Attorney of record for such person.

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(c) Where the whereabouts of the person upon whom service of notice is required under any section of this Chapter is known, and there is no Attorney of record representing such person, whether a resident or non-resident of this State, service of notice may be perfected upon such person in the manner prescribed for service of subpoenas in an Act relating to the service of subpoenas and notices by registered mail, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 63). (d) Where the whereabouts of the person upon whom service of notice is required under any section of this Chapter is not known, such service of notice upon such person may be perfected by posting the notice required for service upon such person before the courthouse door of the county of the court in which such action was instituted for ten days next preceding the date of the taking of the testimony, whether by deposition or interrogatories. Where service of notice is perfected in this manner, the person for whose benefit such testimony is taken, or his Attorney at Law, shall make affidavit of the fact of such publication, which affidavit, together with the notice published, shall accompany and be filed with the testimony so taken. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. DIVORCEINCURABLE INSANITY AS GROUND, PROCEDURE. Code 30-102 Amended. No. 225 (House Bill No. 306). An Act to amend Code section 30-102 relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce from the bonds of matrimony, as amended, by an Act approved January 28, 1946 (Ga. L. 1946, p. 90), by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951,

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p. 744), and by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 600), so as to change the manner in which incurable insanity may be established as a ground for the granting of a total divorce; to change the manner in which such insane party shall have been adjudged insane; to change the designated persons who must examine and certify under oath that in their opinion such person is hopelessly and incurably insane; to change the designation of persons upon whom notice of a divorce action based on the ground of incurable insanity shall and must be served; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 30-102 relating to the grounds that are sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce from the bonds of matrimony, as amended, by an Act approved January 28, 1946 (Ga. L. 1946, p. 90), by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 744), and by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 600), is hereby amended by striking subsection 11. in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 11. to read as follows: 11. Incurable insanity, but no divorce shall be granted upon this ground unless the insane party shall have been adjudged insane by a Court of competent jurisdiction, confined in an institution for the insane for a period of at least two (2) years immediately preceding the commencement of the action, and until the superintendent or other chief executive officer of the institution and one competent physician appointed by the court shall, after a thorough examination, make a certified statement under oath that it is their opinion that such person is hopelessly and incurably insane. Notice of said action shall and must be served upon the guardian of the person of such insane person and the superintendent or other chief executive officer of the institution in which such person is confined, or in the event there is no guardian of the person, then notice of such action shall be served upon a guardian ad litem appointed by the court in which such divorce action is filed and the

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superintendent or the chief executive officer of the institution in which such person is confined and such guardian and superintendent shall be entitled to appear and be heard upon the issues. The status of the parties as to the support and maintenance of the insane person shall not be altered in any way by the granting of the divorce. so that when so amended, Code section 30-102 shall read as follows: 30-102. Grounds for total divorce . The following grounds shall be sufficient to authorize the granting of a total divorce; 1. Intermarriage by persons within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity and affinity. 2. Mental incapacity at the time of the marriage. 3. Impotency at the time of the marriage. 4. Force, menaces, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage. 5. Pregnancy of the wife, at the time of the marriage unknown to the husband. 6. Adultery in either of the parties after marriage. 7. Wilful and continued desertion by either of the parties for the term of one year. 8. The conviction of either party for an offense involving moral turpitude, and under which he or she is sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for the term of two years or longer. 9. Habitual intoxication. 10. Cruel treatment, which shall consist of the wilful infliction of pain, bodily or mental, upon the complaining party, such as reasonably justifies apprehension of danger to life, limb or health.

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11. Incurable insanity, but no divorce shall be granted upon this ground unless the insane party shall have been adjudged insane by a Court of competent jurisdiction, confined in an institution for the insane for a period of at least two (2) years immediately preceding the commencement of the action, and until the superintendent or other chief executive officer of the institution and one competent physician appointed by the court shall, after a thorough examination, make a certified statement under oath that it is their opinion that such person is hopelessly and incurably insane. Notice of said action shall and must be served upon the guardian of the person of such insane person and the superintendent or other chief executive officer of the institution in which such person is confined, or in the event there is no guardian of the person, then notice of such action shall be served upon a guardian ad litem appointed by the court in which such divorce action is filed and the superintendent or the chief executive officer of the institution in which such person is confined, and such guardian and superintendent shall be entitled to appear and be heard upon the issues. The status of the parties as to the support and maintenance of the insane person shall not be altered in any way by the granting of the divorce. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN ACT AMENDED. No. 226 (House Bill No. 326). An Act to amend an Act known as the Aid to Dependent Children Act, approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L., 1937, p. 630), as amended particularly by Acts approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. L., 1950, p. 307), and an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L., 1957, pp. 368-370), so as to change the definition of the term Dependent Child, and so as to change the definition of the term Assistance,

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and to define the term Foster Family Home; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same. Section 1. That the definition of Dependent Child as contained in the last paragraph of section 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. L., 1950, pp. 307-309) is hereby amended by the addition of the following at the end of said section 1: Provided further, the term Dependent Child shall also include a child who otherwise meets the criteria of the definition of a dependent child except for his removal from the home of a relative specified in the law as a result of a judicial determination to the effect that continued living therein would be detrimental to the welfare of the child, for whose placement and care the Department of Public Welfare is responsible, and who has been placed in a foster family home as a result of such determination, and who received Aid to Dependent Children for the month in which court proceedings leading to such determination were initiated. Dependent child defined. Section 2. For the purposes of this Act, the term Foster Family Home means a foster home for children which is licensed or approved by the State Department of Public Welfare. Foster family home. Section 3. The definition of Assistance as contained in section 5 (Ga. L., 1957, pp. 368-372) is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety which reads as follows: The term `Assistance' means money payments with respect to, or hospital care in behalf of, a dependent child or dependent children, and includes money payments or hospital care for any month to meet the needs of the relative with whom any dependent child is living if money payments have been made under the State plan with respect to such child for such month.

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And substituting in lieu thereof the following: The term `Assistance' as defined in section 1 of the Act of the General Assembly entitled the Aid to Dependent Children Act (Ga. L., 1937, p. 360) and particularly as amended by an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia approved February 16, 1950 (Ga. L., 1950, pp. 307-309) is amended to read as follows: `Assistance' means money payments to, or medical care in behalf of, or any other type of remedial care recognized under State law, or foster care in behalf of a dependent child or dependent children and includes money payments or medical care or any type of remedial care recognized under State law, or foster care provided during any month to meet the needs of the relatives with whom any dependent child is living if money payments have been made under the State plan with respect to such child for such month. Assistance. Section 4. The effective date of this Act shall be July 1, 1963. Section 5. All laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. TIME OF HOLDING BAR EXAMINATIONS. No. 228 (House Bill No. 330). An Act to amend an Act providing for the holding of Bar Examinations, approved February 26, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 151), as amended by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 624), so as to authorize the Justices of the Supreme Court to fix the dates for holding two examinations each calendar year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for the holding of Bar Examinations, approved February 26, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 151), as amended by an Act approved March 13, 1957, (Ga. L. 1957, p. 624), is hereby amended by striking from section 1 the following: Provided further, however, that effective as of January 1, 1958 there shall be held not less than two such examinations during each calendar year, one of which shall be held between February 20 and March 1 of each year, and one of which shall be held between September 1 and September 15 of each year. and by inserting in lieu thereof the following: There shall be held not less than two such examinations during each calendar year, the dates of which shall be fixed by the Justices of the Supreme Court, except that in the year 1963, the two examinations shall be held as previously provided in this section. so that when so amended section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that from and after the passage of this Act, the Justices of the Supreme Court shall be authorized to make and adopt rules as to the making of application to take examination and as to the time, manner and places of holding examinations for admission to the Bar of this State and are hereby specifically authorized to provide for the holding of said examinations under the supervision of the Board of Bar Examiners at not more than three cities, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by them, and may provide for said examination to be held over such period of days as in their judgment shall be fair to the applicant for examination, provided, that nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting applicants for admission to the Bar to college trained persons. There shall be held not less than two such examinations during each calendar

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year, the dates of which shall be fixed by the Justices of the Supreme Court, except that in the year 1963, the two examinations shall be held as previously provided in this section. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. CRIMESLARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLES, PUNISHMENT. Code 26-2603 Amended. No. 229 (House Bill No. 354). An Act to amend Code section 26-2603, relating to the larceny of motor vehicles and punishment therefor, so as to change the punishment; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 26-2603, relating to the larceny of motor vehicles and punishment therefor, is hereby amended by striking the word five and inserting in lieu thereof the word ten, so that when so amended Code section 26-2603 shall read as follows: 26-2603 . The larceny of any automobile, locomobile, motorcycle, or other like vehicle propelled by electricity or gasoline shall be a felony; and any person convicted thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for a time not more than ten years nor less than one year. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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CHARLTON SUPERIOR COURTTERMS. No. 231 (House Bill No. 369). An Act to change the terms of the Superior Court of Charlton County of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Superior Court of Charlton County shall be held on the fourth Monday in March and the first Monday in October. Section 2. An Act entitled An Act to provide for the changing of the time for holding Superior Court in Charlton County from the first Mondays in March and October to the fourth Mondays in March and September, and for other purposes., approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 66), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1949 Act repealed. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Affidavit of Publisher. Georgia, Charlton County. In person came, Doyle Lewis, who on oath says that he is the publisher of the Charlton County Herald, the official organ of Charlton County, Georgia, and the newspaper in which the sheriff's sales are advertised, and that the notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, was published three consecutives times, said notice appearing in the issues published January 24, January 31, and February 7. /s/ Doyle Lewis, Publisher, Charlton County Herald. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that I intend to introduce in the January 1963 session of the Georgia General Assembly, a

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bill which will change the time for holding Superior Court in Charlton County, Georgia from the fourth Mondays in March and September to the fourth Monday in March and the first Monday in October, and for other purposes. This 7th day of January, 1963. H. Ben Rodgers, Representative, Charlton County, Georgia. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9th day of February, 1963. /s/ Hazelene McOwen, Notary Public, Charlton County, Ga. My Commission Expires Jan. 31, 1967. (Seal). Approved April 2, 1963. COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOURT REPORTER'S COMPENSATION. No. 234 (House Bill No. 384). An Act to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 16, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 121), as amended, by an Act approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 115), so as to provide a salary in lieu of fees for criminal cases for the official full time court reporter; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 16, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 121), as amended, by an Act approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 115), is

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hereby amended by adding between sections 9 and 10 a new section 9A to read as follows: Section 9A. The official full time court reporter of the Cobb Judicial Circuit composed of Cobb County shall be compensated in the amount of six thousand ($6,000.00) dollars per annum. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the basis of five hundred ($500.00) dollars per month by the authority having charge of the fiscal affairs of Cobb County in the same manner as other county expenses are paid or upon the order of the presiding judge of said circuit. Any and all other official court reporters for the Cobb Judicial Circuit who are not active on a full time basis as an official court reporter in said circuit shall continue to be compensated on a per diem basis as provided by the Code of Georgia. The salary provided for herein shall be in lieu of all fees and any other compensation provided by law for attending the superior court in the county comprising the Cobb Judicial Circuit as directed by the presiding judges of said circuit and the taking down of testimony in the trial of such criminal cases as are required by law to be recorded, including a committal court and coroner's inquest when ordered so to do by such judge, at the request of the solicitor-general of said circuit. The official full time court reporter of the Cobb Judicial Circuit shall be entitled to charge parties litigant the legal fees provided to official court reporters for taking down and transcribing civil cases in the superior court of said judicial circuit and shall be entitled to retain the same in addition to the salary provided by this Act. The provisions of this Act shall not affect any fees to which the official full time court reporter is entitled to prior to the effective date of this Act. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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SALARIES OF SOLICITORS-GENERAL IN COUNTIES HAVING POPULATION OF NOT LESS THAN 135,000 AND NOT MORE 140,000 PERSONS. No. 240 (House Bill No. 589). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to provide an additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits, payable by certain counties, in addition to the salary paid to him by the State; to repeal Acts approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 742), and March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 444); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 225), so as to provide additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled An Act to provide an additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits, payable by certain counties, in addition to the salary paid to him by the State; to repeal Acts approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 742), and March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 444); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes., approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 225), is hereby amended by striking from section 1 the figure $8,400.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $9,000.00, so that when so amended section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. In all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of not less than 135,000 nor more than 140,000 according to the U. S. Census of 1960 or any future census, the solicitor-general of the judicial circuit in which such counties are located shall be paid in addition to the salary he receives by the State, an additional compensation out of the treasury of such counties in the amount of $9,000.00 per annum. Said amount shall be payable in equal monthly installments.

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Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1963. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ACTCONTRACTS. No. 247 (House Bill No. 501). An Act to amend an Act known as the Hospital Authority Law, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 241), as amended, so as to extend the period for which a governing body of any city, town, municipality or county is authorized to enter into contracts with a hospital authority for the continued maintenance and use of the facilities of such authority; to extend the period for which a municipality may contract for the care of indigent sick or injured residents of said municipality with an authority activated by the county in which said municipality is located; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Hospital Authority Law, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 241), as amended, is hereby amended by deleting the figure and word 30 years from section 10 of said Act wherever the same may appear and inserting in lieu thereof the figure and word 40 years. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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GEORGIA MOTORBOAT NUMBERING ACT AMENDED. No. 249 (House Bill No. 511). An Act to amend the Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act, approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 235), so as to authorize the entering into agreements for the registration of boats used on waters contiguous to or forming a part of or abutting upon the boundaries of this State; to provide the terms, conditions and limitations thereon; to provide a registration fee in connection therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act, approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 235), is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section 4A to read: Section 4A. The Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to make and enter into agreements, from time to time, with proper authorities of the States of Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, on an individual State basis, whereby a citizen of the State of Georgia who operates a registered motorboat upon waters contiguous to, forming a part of, or abutting upon the boundaries of this State, may register such motorboat with the agreeing State for a registration fee of not to exceed $1.00 per annum, and a citizen of such agreeing State may register a motorboat licensed by the agreeing State with the Commission for a like fee. Agreements. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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COURT REPORTERS OF SUPERIOR COURTS IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF NOT LESS THAN 135,000 AND NOT MORE THAN 140,000 PERSONS. No. 250 (House Bill No. 590). An Act to provide for the appointment of two superior court reporters or court stenographers to the judges of the superior courts in all counties in this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000 inhabitants according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future census, to provide for the method of their appointment, their duties, compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000 inhabitants according to the United States Census of 1960, or any future United States Census, the judges of the superior courts may appoint two superior court reporters or court stenographers. Section 2. In those counties where there are more than two judges, then the two judges who are senior in continuous service shall each make one of said appointments. Appointments. Section 3. That the salary of each of the two superior court reporters or court stenographers shall be $500.00 per month in lieu of fees for criminal cases. Salaries. Section 4. All such salaries shall be paid from the county treasuries of such counties as part of the court expenses of such counties. Section 5. Such official court reporters or court stenographers shall perform the duties usually performed by such officials and such other duties as may be assigned to them by the judge making the appointment. Duties.

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Section 6. Such appointments shall be at the pleasure of the judge making such appointment. Section 7. This Act shall in nowise affect the retirement rights of any reporter now holding such appointment. Intent. Section 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1963 Effective date. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. SUSPENSION OF SALES TAX ON BIBLES, ETC. RATIFIED. No. 5 (House Resolution No. 15-9). A Resolution. To ratify, approve, and confirm the executive order of the Governor, dated February 26, 1962, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments until the next meeting of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That the executive order of the Governor, dated February 26, 1962, which is as follows: Whereas: Georgia Code section 40-205 provides that the Governor of the State of Georgia may suspend collection of taxes, or any part thereof due the State until the next meeting of the General Assembly; it is therefore Ordered: That the collection of Georgia sales and use taxes on the sale and use of Holy Bibles, Testaments and

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similar books commonly recognized as being Holy Scriptures, regardless of by or to whom sold, be suspended until the next meeting of the General Assembly. This 26th day of February, 1962, to be effective as of February 26, 1962. /s/ S. Ernest Vandiver Governor. is hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 2. All laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. SUSPENSION OF SALES TAX ON PURCHASES BY CERTAIN COLLEGES, ETC. RATIFIED. No. 6 (House Resolution No. 16-9). A Resolution. To ratify, approve, and confirm the executive order of the Governor, dated September 25, 1962, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on purchases and leases of tangible personal property and services made exclusively for educational purposes by certain colleges and universities until the next meeting of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That the executive order of the Governor, dated September 25, 1962, which is as follows: Whereas: There are a number of independent colleges and universities located within the State of Georgia which

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are making significant contributions to the cause of higher education in this State; and Whereas: These private and independently supported universities and colleges now provide approximately one-third of Georgia's total college enrollment and thereby offer quality education for many thousands of Georgia's finest youth; and Whereas: The costs of operating these institutions have increased annually far in excess of their endowments, income from tuition charges and special grants from the federal government; and Whereas: It has been made to appear to me that these institutions are confronted with a financial crisis and that their educational programs, so essential to the future of this State, are in danger; and Whereas: Section 40-205 of the Code of Georgia provides that the Governor of the State may suspend collection of taxes or any part thereof, due the State until the next meeting of the General Assembly but no longer; it is therefore Ordered: That effective October 1, 1962, the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on purchases and leases of tangible personal property and services exclusively for educational purposes by those Georgia schools of college grade level only, the academic credits of which are accepted as equivalents by the educational units of the University System of Georgia, where it is determined that the University System of Georgia enjoys immunity from such taxes, be suspended until the next meeting of the General Assembly of Georgia. This 25th day of September, 1962. /s/ S. Ernest Vandiver Governor. is hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.

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Section 2. All laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN RICHMOND COUNTY AUTHORIZED. No. 12 (House Resolution No. 34-68). A Resolution. Providing for and authorizing the conveyance of certain State property located in Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Whereas, the State of Georgia is the owner by virtue of a deed vesting title in the State Highway Department of Georgia of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Richmond County, Georgia; and Whereas, the said tract or parcel of land has, by resolution of the State Highway Department of Georgia dated May 8, 1962, been declared unserviceable within the meaning of section 91-804 of the Code of Georgia and is now surplus to the needs of the State of Georgia; and Whereas, said tract or parcel of land is needed for industrial development which will benefit Richmond County and the State of Georgia, and has been appraised by three competent and experienced realtors licensed to do business in Richmond County, Georgia and qualified to make such appraisals for values of $25,500, $26,500 and $28,756.25, respectively, and the Committee of 100, Inc., a nonprofit Georgia Corporation with its principal office in Richmond County, Georgia, wishes to purchase said property for the average of such three appraised values for industrial development purposes; and

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Whereas, the said tract or parcel of land is fully described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the State of Georgia, County Richmond, 123rd D.G.M., containing 59.76 acres, more or less, and being designated as `AREA59.76 ACRES' on a certain plat of property made for Columbia Nitrogen Corporation by James G. Swift, P.E., dated September 15, 1962 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia in realty book 28 S, pages 397-399; and bounded north by the right of way of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company; east and south by the Savannah River which is the property line; and west by property of Columbia Nitrogen Corporation, reference being made to said plat for a more particular description of the property conveyed hereby; and Whereas, a more complete and accurate description as to metes, bounds, bearings and distances of said tract and parcel of land is set forth in the State Highway Department of Georgia Property Map entitled Portion of Gooddale Farm dated October, 1956, a copy of which is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia in realty book 24 E, pages 458-460. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to transfer to Committee of 100, Inc. all of the right, title and interest which the State of Georgia has or may have in and to the following tract and parcel of land: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the State of Georgia, County of Richmond, 123rd D.G.M., containing 59.76 acres, more or less, and being designated as AREA59.76 ACRES on a certain plat of property made for Columbia Nitrogen Corporation by James G. Swift, P. E., dated September 15, 1962 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court

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of Richmond County, Georgia in realty book 28 S, pages 397-399; and bounded north by the right of way of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company; east and south by the Savannah River which is the property line; and west by property of Columbia Nitrogen Corporation, reference being made to said plat for a more particular description of the property conveyed hereby. Be it further resolved that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver a deed of conveyance to said tract and parcel of land for a consideration of $28,756.25 to be paid to the State of Georgia. Approved April 2, 1963. FLINT RIVER COMPLEX. No. 13 (House Resolution No. 171). A Resolution. Urging the construction of all five dams of the Flint River Complex; and for other purposes. Whereas, the district and division engineers of the Corps of Engineers has recommended the construction of five dams on the Flint River; and Whereas, this Body is convinced that the construction of all five dams is in the best interest of the citizens of Georgia; and Whereas, this project will enhance the development of water conservation, flood control, wildlife, recreation and power generation; and Whereas, at the present time, southwest Georgia is a relatively undeveloped section but has the potentialities for becoming one of the most highly developed industrial areas in the entire country; and

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Whereas, this project will greatly enhance and encourage industrial progress and development throughout southwest Georgia; and Whereas, this Body would like to add their endorsement and request for approval of all five of these dams on a feasibly sequential basis; and Whereas, it is the sincere hope of this Body that the Congress of the United States will provide the necessary funds for the immediate implementation of the entire Flint River Complex as recommended by district and division engineers of the Corps of Engineers; and Whereas, all Georgians value our natural water resources and are vitally interested in their conservation and comprehensive and maximum feasible development and their wise utilization. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that this Body recommends completion of all five dams of the Flint River Complex and further recommends and urges the Congress to provide the necessary funds for the immediate implementation of this entire project. Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Chief of Engineers, Headquarters, Department of the Army, to the chairmen of the appropriate committees and subcommittees of the Congress of the United States and to each member of the Georgia Congressional delegation. Approved April 3, 1963.

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DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ECHOTA. No. 20 (House Resolution No. 57-130). A Resolution. Relative to New Echota; and for other purposes. Whereas, New Echota, located in Gordon County, is the historical site of the capitol of the Cherokee Indian Nations; and Whereas, this location is deeply endowed with a rich natural beauty and historical background; and Whereas, this location is within sight of the new highway that will carry tourists through Georgia; and Whereas, it was a center for the Cherokee history that covers North Georgia; and Whereas, other States have experienced a tremendous boost to their natural attractions for tourist trade by developing similar and related sites; and Whereas, it is desirable to enhance and promote tourism by providing attractive sites which have a natural potential for drawing tourists and all their related benefits; and Whereas, the citizens of the locality have invested considerable funds in the purchase of land and other endeavors relative to this project, and the Georgia Historical Commission has also expended funds in connection therewith but the project needs to be completed. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Georgia Historical Commission is hereby urged and requested to complete the development of New Echota as aforesaid, in order that the tremendous amount of effort and expenditure of funds already made will not go for nought and this wonderful tourist attraction

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which would pay for itself in a very short while, be made into a mecca for tourists. Approved April 2, 1963. BUILDING OF CABINS AT STATE PARKS. No. 22 (House Resolution No. 77-157). A Resolution. A Resolution to repeal a Resolution entitled To recommend that the State discontinue the building of cabins at State parks; and for other purposes., approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 673), as amended by a Resolution approved February 3, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 63); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. A Resolution entitled To recommend that the State discontinue the building of cabins at State parks; and for other purposes., approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 673), as amended by a Resolution approved February 3, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 63), is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963.

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MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO ELIMINATE TWO-PRICE SYSTEM OF COTTON COST. No. 26 (House Resolution No. 180). A Resolution. A Resolution memorializing the President and the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to eliminate the inequity of the two-price system of cotton cost: Whereas, On September 6, 1962, the President of the United States, following the Tariff Commission's rejection of the Department of Agriculture's recommendation for an import fee of eight and one-half (8) cents a pound on the raw cotton content of textile imports to offset the difference between the price of raw American cotton to foreign mills and the price which American mills are required to pay for the same cotton, stated the following: Thus, the inequity of the two-price system of cotton costs remains as a unique burden upon the American textile industry, for which a solution must be found in the near future. I am, therefore, requesting the Department of Agriculture to give immediate attention to the formulation of a domestic program that would eliminate this inequity. I am also instructing all other departments and offices of the executive branch to cooperate fully to this end. Such a program will undoubtedly require enabling legislation; and Whereas, In his farm message of January 31, 1963, the President stated: A healthy, growing cotton industry is vital to the strength and prosperity of our Nation. Over a million persons are engaged in producing our cotton crop. Another million and a half are employed in converting the raw cotton into consumer items. Additional millions supply goods and services to this industry.

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Cotton exports contribute significantly to our balance of payments position. Our cotton industryboth producers and millsis confronted with many problems which it alone cannot resolve. Because domestic prices are much higher than those of foreign producers, our cotton mills must pay substantially more for cotton than their off-shore competitors. Domestic cotton textile products are being displaced not only by substitute fibers in consumer products but also by increased cotton imports. Cotton exports are sharply lower. Loss of markets for United States cotton increases surplus stocks held by the CCC, causes higher and higher government costs, and reduces the cotton farmer's income; and Whereas, The textile industry in Georgia is and has been the backbone of the economy of our state, directly employing almost 100,000 persons making it the largest single industrial employer in the state; and Whereas, Many additional thousands of Georgians are employed in supplying services and goods to the textile industry and hundreds of thousands more are dependent on it for a livelihood; and Whereas, These imports of foreign cotton textiles and the unjust inequity of the two-price system for cotton have created a situation that seriously threatens the entire economy of our State and Nation and are responsible for the loss of hundreds of thousands of textile jobs, curtailment of the hours worked in the textile industry, and the closing of many textile plants; and Whereas, It is acknowledged that the welfare of all Georgians is vitally dependent on a healthy, growing textile industry; be it Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

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Section 1. That the Georgia General Assembly implores the President and the Congress of the United States to take whatever steps are necessary to make American cotton available to American purchasers at the same price American cotton is made available to foreign purchasers. Section 2. That the cotton textile manufacturing industry of Georgia be invited to place an appropriate exhibit on the third floor of the State Capital which will present tangible evidence of the discrimination from which American textile mills and their employees are suffering. And the Secretary of State is hereby authorized and instructed to place same in a conspicuous place on the third floor of the State Capitol. Section 3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its ratification. Section 4. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President and the Congress of the United States; The Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, State, Labor and Treasury, and the Georgia Congressional delegation. Approved April 3, 1963. SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN INCOME TAXES RATIFIED. No. 31 (House Resolution No. 132-330). A Resolution. To ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, dated March 9, 1962, suspending the collection of any income tax attributable to the disallowance of the use of any of the methods of depreciation authorized in section 179 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 on returns of income for certain taxable years until the next meeting of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That the Executive Order of the Governor, dated March 9, 1962, which is as follows: Whereas: By Act of the General Assembly approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1055) section 92-3109 (f) of the Georgia Code, relating to depreciation and depletion allowances for State income tax purposes, was amended so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to permit the use of methods of depreciation authorized in section 179 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and Whereas: By Act of the General Assembly of 1961 in House Bill 140, approved April 6, 1961, said Code section was further amended, but the aforesaid amendment of 1960 was inadvertently omitted in said Code section as amended; and Whereas: It is anticipated that the General Assembly will desire to amend said Code section at its next session to re-enact the omitted amendment of 1960; and Whereas: Orderly administration of the income tax laws requires as much certainty and consistency as possible from year to year; and Whereas: Code section 40-205 of the Code of Georgia provides that the Governor of the State may suspend collection of taxes, or any part thereof, due the State until the next meeting of the General Assembly; it is therefore Ordered: That the State Revenue Commissioner suspend until the next meeting of the General Assembly, the collection of any income tax attributable to the disallowance of the use of any of the methods of depreciation authorized in Section 179 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 on returns filed subsequent to and which would otherwise be governed by the provisions of the Act approved March 17, 1960.

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This 9 day of March, 1962. /s/ S. Ernest Vandiver Governor. is hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 2. All laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. SUSPENSION OF INCOME TAX ON SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE RATIFIED. No. 32 (House Resolution No. 133-330). A Resolution. To ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, dated March 9, 1962, suspending the collection of any income tax attributable to the inclusion in gross income of amounts received as subsistence allowances in accordance with the provisions of and under the Acts of the General Assembly, approved March 9, 1956, (Ga. L. 1956, p. 573 and p. 741), relating to subsistence allowance for law enforcement officers, until the next meeting of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That the Executive Order of the Governor, dated March 9, 1962, which is as follows: Whereas: By Act of the General Assembly approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 741) the governing authorities of the several counties, municipal corporations, and other political subdivisions of this State are authorized to designate a subsistence allowance not to exceed $5.00 for each day actually spent by sheriffs, deputy

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sheriffs, patrolmen, policemen and other law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties, said designation being to enable such officers to receive certain Federal income tax benefits then available under section 120 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and Whereas: By the Act approved March 9, 1956, (Ga. L. 1956, p. 573) a subsistence allowance of not less than $4.00 per day nor more than $5.00 per day was designated for troopers and officers of the Georgia State Patrol in addition to all salaries, compensation and other allowances; and Whereas: Such subsistence allowances have heretofore been claimed as exclusions from gross income and allowed by the State Revenue Commissioner for Georgia income tax purposes, and doubt has arisen with respect to the legal interpretation of the foregoing acts of the General Assembly; and Whereas: The General Assembly did, at its 1961 session propose, by Senate Resolution No. 10, an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia to expressly provide for such subsistence allowance and its exclusion for Georgia income tax purposes; and Whereas: Code section 40-205 of the Code of Georgia provides that the Governor of the State may suspend collection of taxes, or any part thereof, due the state until the next meeting of the General Assembly; it is therefore Ordered: That the State Revenue Commissioner suspend, until the next meeting of the General Assembly, the collection of any income tax due to the State of Georgia attributable to the inclusion in gross income for Georgia income tax purposes of amounts received as subsistence allowances in accordance with and under the aforesaid acts of the General Assembly.

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This 9 day of March, 1962. /s/ S. Ernest Vandiver Governor. is hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 2. All laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Approved April 2, 1963. LAND CONVEYANCE IN CHEROKEE COUNTY. No. 34 (House Resolution No. 148-422). A Resolution. Authorizing the conveyance of certain property in Cherokee County; and for other purposes. Whereas, the County of Cherokee, by deed dated January 2, 1962, conveyed to the State of Georgia certain property to be used by the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of erecting thereon a State Highway Patrol Station; and Whereas, the State Highway Patrol Station was erected elsewhere and consequently, the State of Georgia will have no further use of the property; and Whereas, it is only just and proper that the State reconvey said property to the County of Cherokee; and Whereas, said property is described in said deed more particularly as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at a point on the southeasterly side of Georgia Highway No. 5, which point of beginning is located 373.6 ft. in a northeasterly direction

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along the southeasterly side of Georgia Highway No. 5 from the point of intersection of the southeasterly boundary of Georgia Highway No. 5 and the easterly boundary of Georgia Highway No. 140, and running from said point of beginning 200 ft. in a northeasterly direction along the southeasterly side of Georgia Highway No. 5 to an iron pin, thence south 10 degrees 12 minutes east 300 ft. to an iron pin, thence south 73 degrees 22 minutes west 200 ft. to an iron pin, thence north 10 degrees 12 minutes west 300 ft. to the point of beginning; being the tract shown and designated as Cherokee County property on a plat of survey by J. T. Holbrook, Engineer, dated October 3, 1961, which plat of survey is recorded in plat book 2, page 260, in the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Cherokee County, Georgia. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the aforesaid property is hereby declared surplus and the Governor, acting for and in behalf of the State, is hereby authorized to convey said property to the County of Cherokee for the consideration of the sum of $12,500.00, which sum is the amount the State paid the County of Cherokee for the property, and other valuable considerations, and to execute the necessary instrument or instruments relative thereto. Approved April 2, 1963. THE S. A. HODGE, SENIOR, BRIDGE DESIGNATED. No. 35 (House Resolution No. 151-426). A Resolution. To designate The S. A. Hodge, Senior, Bridge; and for other purposes. Whereas, S. A. Hodge, Senior owned and operated one of the last ferryboats in Georgia on the Ocmulgee River

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between Jones County and Monroe County in an area commonly known as Dames Ferry; and Whereas, the father and grandfather of S. A. Hodge, Senior also owned and operated this same ferry; and Whereas, S. A. Hodge, Senior built a new flat for the ferry in 1905; and Whereas, J. W. Barron, son-in-law of S. A. Hodge, Senior was killed while operating this ferryboat on December 24, 1918; and Whereas, S. A. Hodge, Senior also operated a saw mill, planning mill, grist mill and gin from the same channel of water; and Whereas, S. A. Hodge, Senior, if living today, would have owned this land for about 105 years; and Whereas, S. A. Hodge, Senior reared 11 children, one of whom, Alda Hodge, donated the property on which this bridge is constructed; and Whereas, it is only fitting and proper that some recognition be given this outstanding Georgian for his pioneering, enterprising and religious leadership. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the bridge over the Ocmulgee River which connects Jones and Monroe Counties on Georgia Highway 18 be named for the Honorable S. A. Hodge, Senior, and shall henceforth be known as The S. A. Hodge, Senior, Bridge. Be it further resolved, and it is directed that the State Highway Department make this of record and place a befitting marker, plaque or other means of identification on the aforesaid bridge at State expense indicating the said bridge is named The S. A. Hodge, Senior, Bridge. Be it further resolved that suitable copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Clerks of the Superior Courts

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of Jones and Monroe Counties and to the Honorable Corbin Carlton Roberts, Representative of Jones County, so that he may furnish copies to the immediate members of the family of the late S. A. Hodge, Senior. Approved April 2, 1963. CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE ACROSS OKEFENOKEE SWAMP URGED. No. 37 (House Resolution No. 170). A Resolution. Urging construction of a bridge across the Okefenokee Swamp connecting State Highway #177; and for other purposes. Whereas, State Highway #177 has been constructed so that the northern portion thereof extends southward from U. S. Highway #23 and the southern portion extends northeasterly from U. S. #441 into the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge; and Whereas, there is a sixteen mile gap between the northern and southeastern terminus of said highway; and Whereas, it is possible and feasible to construct a sixteen mile, six foot vertical clearance, tangent, two lane level concrete bridge with pull-off parking areas to complete said highway; and Whereas, said bridge would have a six foot vertical clearance, permitting sufficient clearance for passage of boats and wild life thereunder; and Whereas, the right-of-way for such bridge would not exceed fifty feet in width, thus leaving the tall and majestic cypress trees which abound in said area, thereby

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providing an abundance of natural shade, beauty and scenic views; and Whereas, the erection, maintenance, and use of this proposed bridge would not in any way be harmful to fish, serpents or wild life, which inhabit said area; and Whereas, through the employment of appropriate wild life rangers, restrictions prohibiting the use of firearms as a protection to wild life population could be easily imposed; and Whereas, a tourist attraction of this type would be the only one of its kind on the North American Continent; and Whereas, the assistance afforded to the students of the study of Biology, Entomology, Wild Life and Forestry would be untold; and Whereas, construction of this bridge would provide a national landmark that would greatly assist private, commercial and military aviation; and Whereas, construction of this proposed bridge would furnish a bountiful market for employment in a depressed area which is suffering from a critical unemployment problem; and Whereas, the construction of this project would make available and accessible to the general public the natural beauty possessed by this vast wilderness known as the Land of the Trembling Earth, who would never have an opportunity to observe it otherwise; and Whereas, the benefits to be derived from the construction of this bridge would be many times the cost of the initial investment in its construction cost; and Whereas, the author of this Resolution, in the early twenties, was employed and assisted in surveying and building many miles of piling track railroads throughout the Okefenokee Swamp and is fully aware that this bridge

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is feasible and could be built at a reasonable cost; and Whereas, completion of Georgia #177 would connect the Stephen C. Foster State Park and the Laurel S. Walker State Park. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that this body does hereby solicit from all members of the Georgia Congressional delegation their cooperation and support in seeking the completion of the connection of Georgia Highway #177 by the erection of a sixteen mile bridge to be constructed through the heart of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Be it further resolved that this body does hereby recommend and request the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Roads to approve and begin construction of this project. Be it further resolved that this body does hereby recommend and request the United States Department of Interior to approve and begin construction of this project. Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and instructed to transmit to the Director of the United States Department of Commerce, the Secretary of Interior and to each and every member of the Georgia Congressional Delegation, a copy of this Resolution. Approved April 2, 1963.

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RECOGNITION HONORING GOVERNOR M. E. THOMPSON FOR PURCHASE OF JEKYLL ISLAND. No. 40 (House Resolution No. 191-575). A Resolution. Relating to the placing of a marker on Jekyll Island in honor of former Governor M. E. Thompson; and for other purposes. Whereas, Jekyll Island was obtained by the State during the administration of former Governor M. E. Thompson who directed that the Island be condemned for public purposes and through such condemnation procedure the entire Island was obtained for approximately $600,000; and Whereas, Jekyll Island has become the best and soundest investment which the State has ever made, all of which is a result of Governor Thompson's keen foresight and acumen; and Whereas, Governor Thompson has never received proper recognition for this outstanding accomplishment; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Jekyll Island Authority is hereby authorized and directed to place a suitable plaque or marker at a prominent location on Jekyll Island attesting the fact that former Governor M. E. Thompson was responsible for the State's obtaining Jekyll Island and listing other information relative to the acquisition of the Island. The Authority is hereby requested to make arrangements for suitable ceremonies at which time the plaque or marker shall be unveiled. The Secretary of State, who is Chairman of the Jekyll Island Authority, shall make all necessary arrangements in connection with the purpose of this Resolution. Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution

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to the Secretary of State and other members of the Jekyll Island Authority. Approved April 2, 1963. RYDER CUP GOLF MATCHES WEEK. No. 41 (House Resolution No. 233). A Resolution. Proposing the designation of a Ryder Cup Golf Matches Week; and for other purposes. Whereas, once every two years, one of the most colorful competitive exhibitions in all international golf, the Ryder Cup Matches, is played between teams representing Great Britain and the United States; and Whereas, these matches were started and have been continuously played since 1927 under a deed of trust from the late Samuel A. Ryder, the donor of the solid gold trophy commemorative of the event and awarded to the winner thereof; and Whereas, each two years these matches are played alternately in Great Britain and the United States and in this year of 1963, the same are to be played in the United States and the site selected therefor is the East Lake Country Club, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia; and Whereas, the selection of the East Lake Country Club as the site for the playing of these matches this year is primarily in recognition of the fact that Atlanta is often-times referred to as the Golfing Capital of the World and, further, to pay justifible tribute and honor to the Honorable Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones, Jr., the only golfer ever, who, in one year, has been the winner of the Grand Slam in golfthe open and amateur championships

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of both Great Britain and the United States; the Honorable Harold Sargent, present professional at East Lake Country Club and Immediate Past President of the Professional Golfers Association of America; and a host of other nationally and internationally famous golfers through the years who have distinguished themselves while playing as representatives of the City of Atlanta and other cities throughout all Georgia; and Whereas, the participants in the Ryder Cup Matches will constitute a majority of the greatest golfers and most outstanding and well known personalities in the world of golf at the present time; and said event will be one of international significance, attracting worldwide attention and attendance of golfing enthusiasts and personages from all parts of the United States and abroad; and Whereas, the holding of said event in Atlanta will be an occasion for City and Statewide civic pride and should be recognized and commemorated in some appropriate and significant way; and Whereas, the matches themselves will be played during the period of October 8-13, 1963, but the members of both the American and British teams will be the guests of the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia the entire week of October 6-13, 1963; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that said Body should and does hereby take due note of the playing of said Ryder Cup Matches at the time and place aforesaid and takes this means of welcoming the participants therein and of expressing its pleasure in the opportunity afforded to sponsor said event and to entertain the members of the Ryder Cup teams of both Great Britain and the United States; and Be it further resolved that His Excelency the Governor of Georgia be called upon and requested to designate by appropriate Executive Proclamation the week of October 6-13, 1963 as Ryder Cup Golf Matches Week and that such action and the contents of this resolution be given

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the wide dissemination and extensive publicity which such an occasion demands. Approved April 3, 1963. WORLD'S FAIR IN ATLANTA. No. 42 (House Resolution No. 251). A Resolution. Relating to a World's Fair in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes. Whereas, Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is also the chief city of the entire southeast, and due to serving millions of people annually, has become the unquestionable preference as a place for meetings, offices, stores, entertainment and general business for seven to ten states; and Whereas, to become further entrenched and to perpetuate itself as the central city of this vast and vital region, Atlanta should provide to the millions who use, and who desire to use, the buildings and other facilities appropriate for their needs and purposes; and Whereas, Atlanta, however, is seriously deficient now; being without a coliseum and related exhibition hall, without a municipal stadium, without adequate facilities for cultural performances and displays, without a planetarium, natural history museum, aquarium and similar facilities, its principal public building, an auditorium, having been built in the gaslight era to serve a potential audience less than 10% as large as Atlanta must now serve regularly; and Whereas, Atlanta can and should be a great city but it can never be a really great city as long as it is without

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first rate facilities to meet these fundamental needs; and Whereas, it has been suggested that the permanent facilities to fill many of these long term needs can be paid for by means of a World's Fair in Atlanta; it being suggested that the facilities be provided by an equitable arrangement between the City of Atlanta, the counties of its metropolitan area, the State of Georgia and the United States Government; and Whereas, the World's Fair would be planned and conducted by a non-profit corporation directed and operated by a sizable and representative cross-section of the State's and city's leading citizens; and Whereas, noting the possibilities of this suggestion, the Governor of Georgia, Honorable Carl E. Sanders, and the Mayor of Atlanta, Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr., joined together on January 22, 1963, to appoint an Atlanta World's Fair Study Commission with 250 outstanding representative members, ex officio members and advisors, all serving without compensation; and Whereas, these 250 persons were directed by the Governor and Mayor to examine the desirability and general feasibility of a World's Fair in Atlanta which would attain two principal results: first, generate new moneys which would pay for desired permanent facilities and, second, achieve for Atlanta the national and international publicity and good will that would establish it as one of the World's outstanding cities; and Whereas, the Commission was directed to report back as soon as possible as to the desirability and general feasibility of such a Fair, it being indicated that if the Commission concluded that the Fair was both desirable and generally feasible it may thereupon be requested to establish a Master Plan for its accomplishment, the Master Plan containing specific suggestions as to the participation of the various units of government, city, counties, state and federal; and

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Whereas, the Commission has been divided into ten special committees and has been at work for several weeks, and although it has made no report, its studies to date indicate that within some 60 to 90 days it will report that an Atlanta World's Fair of the suggested magnitude is both desirable and generally feasible, and if such is the commission's conclusion, the question will arise whether and how to proceed to prepare for and to accomplish an appropriate World's Fair in Atlanta. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: 1. Atlanta should be a great city and should have the public buildings and related facilities befitting a great city. 2. A World's Fair in Atlanta is a worthy and desirable means of accomplishing for Atlanta the needed public facilities and of achieving for Atlanta the posture of one of the World's leading cities. 3. The Governor of Georgia and the Mayor of Atlanta are heartily commended for joining together to examine fully the potential and prospects for a World's Fair in Atlanta and for appointing an adequate Study Commission for the purpose. 4. All 250 citizens who have accepted responsibilities as part of the World's Fair Study Commission are heartily commended for accepting this opportunity for public service. They are hereby requested and encouraged to perform this duty thoroughly and to report their findings as soon as possible. 5. If the Commission reports favorably as to the desirability and general feasibility of a World's Fair in Atlanta and at that time suggests the substantial participation of the State of Georgia in making possible such a World's Fair, then the Governor of Georgia shall know by the expression in this resolution that the General Assembly would like to encourage the making of a Master

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Plan for the accomplishment of a World's Fair in Atlanta; such plan and the suggestions for the State of Georgia's participation to be presented in detail for consideration by the next session of the General Assembly of Georgia. 6. The General Assembly hereby appoints a Special Committee of its members, five to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and four to be appointed by the President of the Senate, to serve as a liaison committee with the World's Fair Study Commission. This special committee is to report the status of the Atlanta World's Fair undertaking and to make recommendations as to the State of Georgia's participation at the beginning of the next session of the General Assembly. The members shall receive no compensation, per diem, expenses, or allowances for such service. 7. A copy of this resolution is to be transmitted by the Clerk of the House, for the purpose of information, to the Governor of Georgia and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Atlanta, the Commissioners of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton and Gwinnett Counties, to Georgia's United States Senators and to its members of the United States House of Representatives and to the members, ex officio members and advisors to the Atlanta World's Fair Study Commission. Approved April 3, 1963. FUNDS FOR RESTORATION OF ELIJAH CLARK'S GRAVE. No. 45 (House Resolution No. 240). A Resolution. Urging the Budget Bureau to make available funds for the restoration and repair of Elijah Clark's grave and monument; and for other purposes.

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Whereas, Elijah Clark was one of Georgia's greatest revolutionary heroes; and Whereas, the present resting place of Elijah Clark in the National Cemetery of Marietta, Georgia, is deteriorating and in great need of care and repair; and Whereas, the Daughters of the American Revolution estimate that $200.00 is needed for necessary repair and maintenance of the monument and grave of this great Georgian; and Whereas, it is only befitting that a suitable resting place be provided for this great historical figure. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia, that the Budget Bureau is hereby authorized and requested to make available to the Georgia Historical Commission the sum of $200.00 in order to repair and beautify the present grave and monument of Elijah Clark. Approved April 2, 1963. OPPOSING REQUIREMENT TO TAG TOBACCO TREATED WITH MALEIC HYDRAZIDE (MH-30). No. 46 (House Resolution No. 188). A Resolution. Opposing a move being made through official channels to require the identifying by tagging of tobacco treated with maleic hydrazide (MH-30). Whereas, the production of tobacco is a major source of livelihood for thousands of farmers and modern methods of production are a necessity in the competition of our times; and

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Whereas, the use of chemicals and other modern aids are primarily the reasons for the high level of the American standard of living; and Whereas, the use of the chemical maleic hydrazide (MH-30) as a growth inhibitor for controlling suckers in tobacco is a necessity if the farmer is to compete under contemporary economic conditions; and Whereas, the tobacco manufacturers and exporters have given no valid scientific and/or medical reasons for outlawing the use of chemical MH-30 in tobacco production; and Whereas, during recent long and costly hearings called by the Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman, and conducted for the States producing flue-cured and burley tobacco no new evidence was brought out indicating that MH-30 was causal agent harmful to smokers; and Whereas, despite these public hearings and despite a biased report on MH-30 by a U. S. Department of Agriculture interagency committee, the tobacco companies failed in their efforts to get a 50% discount rate on the 1963 tobacco crop; and Whereas, the latest attempt by the manufacturers and exporters to force their will on the tobacco growers by influencing through executive decree for identifying purposes the tagging of its tobacco treated with MH-30 and place the farmers completely at the mercy of the buyers; and Whereas, the fine cooperative spirit that has long existed between the farmer and buyer has been virtually destroyed by the aforementioned unscrupulous tactics. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that this body condemn the subtle, insidious and secret methods attempted to discriminate against the tobacco farmers of the flue-cured and burley tobacco areas.

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Be it further resolved that this body does hereby invoked censure upon all of those responsible for the behind the scenes battle to arbitrarily impose their unjust scheme to achieve economic gain at the expense of the farmer. Be it further resolved that this body does hereby deplore the circumventing of democratic processes in this matter relating to the use of MH-30. Be it further resolved that this body does hereby recommend, urge and request that Congressional investigation be conducted immediately into all aspects of this matter. Be it further resolved that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the U. S. Senators and Representatives, the Governors and Commissioners of Agriculture of the States affected and to all companies purchasing tobacco in these tobacco belts. Approved April 3, 1963. INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, ETC. No. 259 (Senate Bill No. 14). An Act to amend an Act entitled Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 950), so as to provide for the inspection of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers, and any combination thereof, and their equipment; to provide for the correction of deficiencies found therein; to provide for periodic inspections; to provide for the minimum standards and equipment for such vehicles; to provide for the suspension of vehicle registrations which do not conform to the minimum standards; to provide for official inspection stations; to provide for fees; to provide for a penalty;

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to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 950), is hereby amended by striking, in its entirety, Article XVI and substituting in lieu thereof a new Article XVI to read as follows: ARTICLE XVI. Inspection of Vehicles . Section 123.Vehicles without required equipment or in unsafe condition . No person shall drive or move on any highway any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer, or any combination thereof, unless the equipment upon any and every said vehicle is in good working order and adjustment as required in this Act and said vehicle is in such safe mechanical condition as not to endanger the driver or other occupant or any person upon the highway. Section 124.Inspection by officers of the Department of Public Safety. (a) The Director and members of the Department of Public Safety, and such other officers and employees of the department as the Director may designate, may at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the driver of such vehicle to stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection and such test with reference thereto as may be appropriate. (b) In the event such vehicle and its equipment are found to be in safe condition and in full compliance with the law, the officer making such an inspection shall issue to the driver an official certificate of inspection and approval of such vehicle specifying those parts or equipment so inspected and approved.

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(c) In the event such vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment the officer shall give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the department. Said notice shall require that such vehicle be placed in safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment specifying the particulars with reference thereto and that a certificate of inspection and approval be obtained within 5 days. Section 125.Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws. (a) No preson driving a vehicle shall refuse to submit such vehicle to an inspection and test when required to do so by the Director or an authorized officer of the department. (b) Every owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in Section 124, shall comply therewith and shall within 5 days secure an official certificate of inspection and approval which shall be issued in duplicate, one copy to be retained by the owner or driver and the other copy to be forwarded to the department. In lieu of compliance with this paragraph, the vehicle shall not be operated, except as provided in the next succeeding paragraph. (c) No person shall operate any vehicle after receiving a notice with reference thereto as above provided, except as may be necessary to return such vehicle to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver, or to a garage, until said vehicle and its equipment has been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise made to conform to the requirements of this Act and a certificate of inspection and approval shall be obtained as promptly as possible thereafter. (d) In the event repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the owner of said vehicle may obtain such repair or adjustment at any place he may choose, but in every event an official certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained, otherwise such vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways of this State.

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Section 126.Director to require periodical inspection. (a) The Director shall once each year require that every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, and pole trailer registered in this State be inspected and that an official certificate of inspection and approval be obtained for each such vehicle. Such inspections shall be made and such certificates obtained with respect to the mechanism, brakes and equipment of every such vehicle in conformity with those minimum standards as are prescribed by the American Standards Association, Inc. publication entitled `American Standard Inspection Requirements for Motor Vehicles', approved December 18, 1956. The Director is hereby authorized to make necessary rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this section and to designate any period or periods of time during which owners of any vehicles, subject to this section, shall display upon such vehicles certificates of inspection and approval or shall produce the same upon demand of any officer or employee of the department designated by the Director or any police or peace officer when authorized by the Director. After the initial inspection of motor vehicles under the provisions of this Act, all subsequent inspections shall be conducted and a certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained within a twelve month period from the date of the last inspection. (b) The Director may authorize the acceptance in this State of a certificate of inspection and approval issued in another State having an inspection law similar to this Article and may extend the time within which a certificate shall be obtained by the resident owner of a vehicle which was not in this State during the time an inspection was required. (c) The Director may suspend the registration of any vehicle which he determines is in such unsafe condition as to constitute a menace to safety but only after reasonable notice and demand and refusal to comply, or which

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after notice and demand is not equipped as required in this Act or for which a required certificate has not been obtained. (d) The Director shall permit any person, firm, association, corporation, municipality or governmental agency having registered in his or its name sufficient vehicles in this State to maintain approved inspection facilities to conduct the inspection required by this Act on such motor vehicles under regulations prescribed by the Director. Section 126A.Appointment of official inspection stations. (a) The Director shall issue permits for and furnish instructions and all necessary forms to official inspection stations for the inspection of vehicles as herein required and the issuance of official certificates of inspection and approval. (b) Application for permit shall be made upon an official form and shall be granted only when the Director is satisfied that the station is properly equipped and has competent personnel to make such inspections and adjustments and will be properly conducted. The Director before issuing a permit may require the applicant to file a bond conditioned that it will make compensation for any damage to a vehicle during an inspection or adjustment due to negligence on the part of such applicant or its employees. Such bond shall indemnify the person owning said vehicle. In lieu of requiring the applicant to file a bond as is provided for herein, the Director may accept competent proof that a garage owner's liability insurance policy is maintained in full force and effect by such applicant. (c) The Director shall properly supervise and cause inspection to be made of such stations and shall revoke and require the surrender of the permit issued to a station which he finds is not properly equipped or conducted. The Director shall maintain and post at the office of the department lists of all stations holding permits and of those whose permits have been revoked.

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Section 126B.Operation of official inspection stations . (a) No permit for an official station shall be assigned or transferred or used at any location other than therein designated and every said permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the location designated. (b) The person operating an official inspection station shall issue a certificate of inspection and approval upon an official form to the owner of a vehicle upon inspecting such vehicle and determining that its equipment required under the provisions of this Act is in good condition and proper adjustment, otherwise no certificate shall be issued. When required by the Director, record and report shall be made of every inspection and every certificate so issued. (c) A fee of $1.25 shall be charged for each certificate of inspection and approval, $.25 of which shall be remitted to the Director as a regulatory fee, and the Director shall turn the same into the State Treasury. The Director may promulgate rules and regulations governing the remission of such fees by the person issuing the certificate. (d) The certificate of inspection and approval issued under the provisions of this Act shall be displayed upon the windshield of the motor vehicle inspected and shall bear the date said motor vehicle was inspected, the number or other identification of the inspecting station or officer and such other reasonable information as shall be required by the Director in order to properly identify said motor vehicle. Section 126C.Improper representation as official station. (a) No person shall in any manner represent any place as an official inspection station unless such station is operating under a valid permit issued by the department. (b) No person other than a duly authorized officer or employee of the department shall issue a certificate of inspection and approval unless then holding a valid permit hereunder. Section 126D.False certificates. (a) No person shall

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make, issue or knowingly use any imitation or counterfeit of an official certificate of inspection. (b) No person shall display or cause or permit to be displayed upon any vehicle any certificate of inspection and approval knowing the same to be fictitious or issued for another vehicle or issued without an inspection having been made. Section 126E.Penalties . Any person violating the provisions of Sections 123 through 126D shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, any vehicle which is not operated during the hours of darkness shall not be required to maintain its lights in operating condition. However, this section shall not apply to vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles. Lights. Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 1965, and the first inspection of motor vehicles under the provisions of this Act shall be completed by July 1, 1965. Effective date. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 3, 1963. LAND CONVEYANCES IN GORDON COUNTY. No. 54 (House Resolution No. 215-629). A Resolution. Authorizing the conveyance of two lots belonging to the State of Georgia to Gordon County; and for other purposes. Whereas, in the year 1949, Gordon County deeded to the State of Georgia a tract of land for and in consideration

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of the sum of one dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, said conveyance being recorded in deed book no. 24, p. 212 on February 23, 1949; and Whereas, the City of Calhoun, a municipal corporation, in the County of Gordon, in 1955 deeded to the State of Georgia a tract of land for the consideration of one dollar ($1.00) and other valuable consideration, said conveyance being recorded in deed book no. 35 at page 529 on August 11, 1955; and Whereas, both these tracts of land were deeded to the State to be used for facilities for the Georgia National Guard; and Whereas, the State of Georgia is now using other land located in Gordon County which was deeded by that County to the State for one dollar ($1.00) and other valuable consideration, to be used by the State for the Georgia National Guard and thereby making these two tracts vacant and no longer of any use to the State; and Whereas, the State has agreed to reconvey these two tracts of land back to Gordon County as the State no longer has any use for the land for ten dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration; and Whereas, said tracts of land are more fully described as follows: All that tract, or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Calhoun, said state and county, and minutely described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of the lands herein conveyed (which beginning point is located on the north side of Pine Street at the point of intersection of the east side of Fair Street with said Pine Street) and running thence north along the east right-of-way line of said Fair Street 348.6 feet to a corner marked by an iron stake; thence east a distance of 250 feet to a corner marked by an iron stake; thence south 348.6 feet to a corner north

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right-of-way line of said Pine Street; thence west along Pine Street 250 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract of land being located in the southwest corner of a tract of land in the City of Calhoun and known as the John P. King Park. Also that tract conveyed in 1955 as: Beginning at an iron stob on the north side of Pine Street, which said stob marks the southeast corner of lands of grantee herein, and thence running east along the north side of said Pine Street one hundred (100) feet to an iron stob; thence running north parallel with Fair Street to an iron stob on the south side of McEntire Street; thence running west along the south side of said McEntire Street to an iron stob at the intersection of said McEntire and Fair Street; thence running south along the east side of said Fair Street seventy-five (75) feet, more or less to an iron stob, which said stob marks the northwest corner of the property of the grantee herein; thence running east along the north line of the property of the grantee herein to an iron stob which marks the northeast corner of the property of the grantee herein; thence running south along the east line of the property of the grantee herein one hundred (100) feet to the point of beginning, and being bounded as follows, to wit: On the north by McEntire Street; on the east by property of the grantor herein; on the south by Pine Street and on the west by Fair Street and other property of the grantee herein. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the appropriate instruments on behalf of the State of Georgia to reconvey the above described tracts of land to Gordon County for a consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) and the moral obligation of the State of Georgia to recognize the principal of right and justice. Approved April 4, 1963.

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GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY ACT AMENDED. No. 275 (House Bill No. 443). An Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia Ports Authority, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 464), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 778), by an Act approved February 1, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 120), an Act approved March 27, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 714), an Act approved February 29, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 150), and an Act approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 788), so as to redefine project and self liquidaitng project; to remove the limitation on the issuance of bonds; to clarify contracting powers; to provide for validation of revenue bonds; to provide bond holder remedies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Georgia Ports Authority, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 464), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 778), an Act approved February 1, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 120), an Act approved March 27, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 714), an Act approved February 29, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 150), and an Act approved March 7, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 788), is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of section 3 defining project in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) The word `project' shall be deemed to include wharves, docks, ships, piers, quays, elevators, compresses, refrigeration storage plants, and warehouses, and may include buildings and facilities to be used in the manufacturing, processing, assembling, storing or handling of any agricultural or manufactured produce or products or produce and products of mining or industry, if the use and operation thereof, in the judgment of the Authority, will result in the increased use of port facilities, the development of the system of State docks, or, in connection therewith, promote the agricultural, industrial and natural resources of this State; provided, however, no such building

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or facility may be constructed by the Authority unless the same be located on or in the environs of property now owned by the Authority, or hereafter acquired by the Authority, for port development purposes. Any project may include other structures and any and all facilities needful for the convenient use of the same in the aid of commerce, including the dredging of approaches thereto, and the construction of belt line railroads, railroad sidings, roads, highways, bridges, causeways, and approaches, necessary or useful in connection therewith, and shipping facilities and transportation facilities incident thereto and useful or convenient for the use thereof, including terminal railroads, and also airports, seaplane bases and air transportation terminals. There may be included as a part of any project any public utility facilities necessary or desirable to supply public utility services to other parts of such project or to the users of any of the facilities of the Authority, which public utility facilities may include, but without limitation, facilities for the supplying of electricity, gas and water and for the collection and disposal of storm and sanitary sewage. There may be included as part of any project all appurtenances, equipment and machinery of every kind and nature necessary or desirable for the full utilization of the project. Project defined. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 3 thereof all of subsection (d) defining self liquidating project, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Any project shall be deemed self-liquidating if, in the judgment of the Authority, the revenues and earnings thereof will be sufficient to pay the cost of constructing, maintaining, repairing and operating the project and to pay the principal and interest of revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of such project. Any buildings or facilities acquired by the Authority hereunder which are to be utilized in the manufacturing, processing, assembling, storing or handling of any agricultural or manufactured produce or produce of mining or industry, which may be acquired by the Authority for operation by a corporation, entity or persons other than the Authority, as distinguished from facilities acquired by the Authority for operation by

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it as a port and allied facilities for the direct use of the public, shall be acquired and financed hereunder only if prior to the issuance of bonds therefor the Authority shall have entered into a lease or leases thereof or an agreement or agreements for the sale thereof pursuant to the terms of which the lessees or purchasers shall pay to the Authority such rentals or installment purchase payments, or both, as upon the basis of determinations and findings to be made by the Authority, will be fully sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds issued by the financing thereof, to build up and maintain any reserves deemed by the Authority to be advisable in connection therewith, and to pay the cost of maintaining the buildings and facilities in good repair and keeping them properly insured, unless the leases or agreements obligate the lessees or purchasers to pay for such insurance or maintenance. The Authority is given full power and discretion to enter into any such agreements or leases as may in its judgment be desirable for the best interests of the Authority. Any such agreement or lease may provide that any surplus capacity of the buildings or facilities which are the subject matter thereof may be utilized by and for the benefit of the general public, in which event such surplus capacity may be maintained or operated, or both, by either the Authority or by the lessee or purchaser under the lease or agreement, or in part by each, all as may be provided in the lease or agreement. Any project may include in part one or more buildings or facilities or combinations thereof to be leased or sold as provided in this paragraph and in part other facilities described in subsection (b) of this section, the revenues of the whole being allocated and pledged to the financing of the project as a whole, and in such event the requirements of this paragraph applicable to buildings or facilities to be leased or sold, shall be applicable only to the part of the project which consists of the buildings or facilities to be so leased or sold. Self-liquidating project defined. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 4 thereof establishing Authority powers, all of subsection (5) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (5) to read as follows:

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(5) To make contracts, and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, including the power to make such contracts and leases with the State, state institutions, departments and agencies of the state and rentals under leases with the State or any department, agency or institution of the State shall be paid as provided in the lease contracts from funds appropriated for such purposes by the terms of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Powers. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 5 authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, the following: , but in no event to exceed the total sum of twenty million dollars,. Bonds. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking section 11 setting out bondholder remedies, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 11 to read as follows: Section 11. Remedies . Any holder of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act, or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust indenture, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolution or trust indenture, to be performed by the Authority, or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues and other charges for the use of the project or projects. But no holder of any such bond shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the State to pay any such bond or the interest thereon, or to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the State, nor shall any such bond constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any

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property of the State. Provided, however, any provision of this or any other Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any such bondholder or trustee shall have the right by appropriate legal or equitable proceedings (including, without being limited to, mandamus) to enforce compliance by the appropriate public officials of the provision of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I (a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and permission is hereby given for the institution of any such proceedings to compel the payment of lease obligations. Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking section 16 concerning authorization and establishing validity of revenue bonds, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 16 to read as follows: Section 16. Validation . Bonds of the authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of the Revenue Bond Law, as amended (Ga. L. 1937, p. 761, as amended). Any such action and any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act shall be brought in the Fulton Superior Court, which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of such actions. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 4, 1963. SOUTHERN JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOMPENSATION OF JUDGE. No. 276 (House Bill No. 457). An Act to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the judge of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit, approved March 6, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 537), as amended by an Act approved February 2, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 41), so as to change

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the proportionate share paid by Lowndes County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the judge of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit, approved March 6, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 537), as amended by an Act approved February 2, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 41), is hereby amended by striking from section 1 the figures $3,600.00 and $1,332.00 respectively wherever they appear therein and substituting in lieu thereof the figures $4,800.00 and $2,532.00 respectively, so that when so amended section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. The judge of the superior courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit shall receive in addition to any compensation, allowances, funds, or moneys of any kind received by him from the State, a supplement in compensation in the amount of $4,800.00 per annum, to be paid monthly from the funds of the counties comprising the Southern Judicial Circuit. The amount which shall be paid by each of said counties is as follows: Brooks County, $396.00 per annum. Colquitt County, $898.00 per annum. Echols County, $72.00 per annum. Lowndes County, $2,532.00 per annum. Thomas County, $902.00 per annum. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 4, 1963.

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COMPENSATION OF CORONERS IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF NOT LESS THAN 24,000 AND NOT MORE THAN 24,500. Code 21-105 Amended. No. 277 (House Bill No. 464). An Act to amend Code section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners, as amended, so as to change the compensation for coroners in certain counties; to repeal an Act providing the compensation for coroners in certain counties approved February 13, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2459); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said section the following language: In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 24,000 and not more than 24,500 according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future such census, the coroner is hereby placed on a salary basis rather than a fee basis for all his services and shall be compensated in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars per month and said compensation shall be paid monthly from the funds of such counties. Such compensation shall be in lieu of all fees, costs, commissions, allowances, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind which shall be allowed the coroners of such counties. All such fees, costs, commissions, allowances, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind shall become the property of such counties and shall be paid to the fiscal officer of such counties, at least once a month. Section 2. An Act providing that the coroners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 24,600 and not more than 24,800 according to the 1950 United States Census or any future census, shall be compensated

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on a salary basis rather than on a fee basis, approved February 13, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2459), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1952 Act repealed. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 4, 1963. AUDITORSFEES OF COURT REPORTERS. Code 10-503 Enacted. No. 284 (House Bill No. 557). An Act to amend Code Chapter 10-5 providing that fees of an auditor shall be taxed by the judge and providing for the amount of such fees, so as to provide the compensation of the reporter or stenographer for taking stenographic notes and recording the evidence in cases before an auditor; to provide the compensation for transcripts of evidence and other proceedings furnished by such reporter or stenographer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 10-5 providing that fees of an auditor shall be taxed by the judge and providing for the amount of such fees, is hereby amended by adding a new Code section thereto to be known as Code section 10-503 to read as follows: 10-503 . (a) The compensation of the reporter or stenographer for taking stenographic notes and recording the evidence in all cases before an auditor shall be twelve ($.12) cents per one hundred (100) words which shall be paid by the parties to said case and in the event of a disagreement between the parties the compensation herein provided may be apportioned between the parties in the

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discretion of the trial judge referring such case to an auditor or other judge serving in the place and stead of said trial judge. (b) The reporter or stenographer shall, for transcripts of evidence and other proceedings furnished by him, be paid the sum of fifteen ($.15) cents per one hundred (100) words which shall be paid by the parties to said case and in the event of a disagreement between the parties the compensation herein provided may be apportioned between the parties in the discretion of the trial judge referring such case to an auditor or other judge serving in the place and stead of said trial judge. Said reporter or stenographer shall, for additional transcripts of evidence and other proceedings furnished by him, be paid by the party requesting the same as agreed between the parties and in the event of a disagreement, at the rate of fifteen ($.15) cents for each one hundred (100) words. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 4, 1963. CODE 92-4101 THROUGH 92-4104 NOT APPLICABLE TO CITY OF ROSSVILLE. Code 92-4101 Amended. No. 295 (House Bill No. 665). An Act to amend Code section 92-4101, as amended, relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations, so as to provide that the City of Rossville shall not be affected by the provisions of Code section 92-4101 through 92-4104; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 92-4101, as amended, relating to the limitation of ad valorem taxation by municipal corporations,

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is hereby amended by adding the words, nor the City of Rossville, so that when so amended, section 92-4101 shall read as follows: No municipal corporation shall levy or collect for the ordinary current expenses of said corporation, except as hereinafter provided, any ad valorem tax upon the property within said corporation exceeding one-half of one per cent upon the value of said property, any charter of said corporation to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided that the provisions of Section 92-4101 through 92-4104 shall not apply to the City of Savannah and the City of Augusta or the City Council of Augusta and the Town of Bartow, Cities of Millen, Patterson, Blackshear, Warrenton, Cedartown, and the Town of Bowdon, nor the City of Atlanta, nor the City of Albany, nor the City of East Point, nor the City of Douglas, nor the City of Blue Ridge, nor the Town of Flowery Branch, nor the City of Concord, nor the City of Warwick, nor the Town of Pooler, nor the City of Rossville. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1963 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that the provisions of Title 92, sections 4101 to 4104, of the Code of Georgia, shall not apply to the City of Rossville, and for other purposes; and a bill to amend the charter of the City of Rossville as enacted by Section 2 of Georgia Laws of 1931, page 942, 943, approved August 4, 1931, so as to authorize the mayor and councilmen to levy and collect a tax of not more than $1.50 on every $100.00 of the assessed value upon all property, within said city, of which sum not more than $1.20 shall be used for ordinary or general expenses and not less than $0.30 shall be used for bond purposes; and for other purposes. Paul Ellis, Mayor City of Rossville

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Georgia, Fulton County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Wayne Snow, Jr., who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from Walker County, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Walker County Messenger, which is the official organ of said County, on the following dates: February 20, 27 and March 6, 1963. /s/ Wayne Snow, Jr., Representative, Walker County. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of March, 1963. /s/ Kathryn Rule, Notary Public. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1963 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that the provisions of Title 92, sections 4101 to 4104, of the Code of Georgia, shall not apply to the City of Rossville, and for other purposes; and a bill to amend the charter of the City of Rossville as enacted by section 2 of Georgia Laws of 1931, page 942, 943, approved August 14, 1931, so as to authorize the mayor and councilmen to levy and collect a tax of not more than $1.50 on every $100.00 of the assessed value upon all property, within said city, of which sum not more than $1.20 shall be used for ordinary or general expenses and not less than $0.30 shall be used for bond purposes; and for other purposes. Paul Ellis Mayor City of Rossville Georgia, Walker County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned attesting officer, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, E. P.

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Hall, who, being first duly sworn, on oath says that he is the publisher of the Walker County Messenger; that the Walker County Messenger is the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in Walker County, Georgia, and that the foregoing notice of intention to introduce local legislation was published in said newspaper on February 20 and 27, and March 6, 1963. E. P. Hall Certified, sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of March, 1963. /s/ Betty Lou Hall, Notary Public. My commission expires 7/31/64. (Seal). Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that there will be introduced at the 1963 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide that the provisions of Title 92, sections 4101 to 4104 of the Code of Georgia shall not apply to the City of Rossville, and for other purposes; and a bill to amend the charter of the City of Rossville as enacted by section 2 of Georgia Laws of 1931, page 942, 943, approved August 14, 1931, so as to authorize the mayor and councilmen to levy and collect a tax of not more than $1.50 on every $100.00 of the assessed value upon all property within said city, of which sum not more than $1.20 shall be used for ordinary or general expenses and not less than $0.30 shall be used for bond purposes; and for other purposes. Paul Ellis Mayor, City of Rossville Georgia, Walker County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned attesting officer, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, E. P. Hall, who, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the publisher of the Walker County Messenger;

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that the Walker County Messenger is the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in Walker County, Georgia, and that the foregoing notice of intention to apply for local legislation was published in said newspaper on February 20 and 27 and March 6, 1963. E. P. Hall Certified, sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of March, 1963. /s/ Betty Lou Hall, Notary Public. My commission expires 7/31/64. (Seal). Approved April 3, 1963. AID BY STATE WHERE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MERGE SERVICES, ETC. No. 303 (Senate Bill No. 5). An Act to authorize the State and all its agencies, within constitutional limitations, to make available, in certain instances, services, assistance, funds, property and other incentives to any two or more counties, municipal corporations, public corporations or other political subdivisions, or any combination thereof, in connection with any program of services, benefits, administration or other undertaking in which the State participates, where such counties or other above-named political subdivisions are thereby able and willing to provide for the consolidation, combining, merger or joint administration of such program; to authorize execution of contracts or other documents; to authorize establishment of area offices; to provide for regulations, plans and reports; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The State and all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions and other agencies thereof are hereby authorized and empowered, within the limitations of the Constitution, to furnish and make available services, assistance, funds, property and other incentives to any two or more counties, municipal corporations, public corporations, and other political subdivisions of this state, or any combination thereof, in connection with any program of services, benefits, administration or other undertaking in which the State or any of its above-named agencies participates by furnishing supervision, services, property, administration or funds, where such counties, municipal corporations, public corporations or other political subdivisions are thereby able and willing to provide for the consolidation, combining, merger or joint administration of such program or any part or function thereof, by the two or more units, so as to effectuate economy or simplification in the administration or financing thereof. The incentives hereinbefore referred to shall also include the assuming by the State or its agencies of a greater share, or where funds are available and such is deemed feasible, the entire cost of such participating program. Assistance by State. Section 2. The State and all of its aforesaid agencies are hereby authorized to execute such contracts, plans or other documents as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes hereof. Contracts. Section 3. The State and all of its aforesaid agencies are likewise empowered to establish and maintain area offices for such combined, consolidated or merged undertakings. Area offices. Section 4. The State and its aforesaid agencies shall be authorized to prescribe such reasonable rules, regulations and requirements, and to require the submission of such plans and reports from the participating units, as may be deemed necessary or desirable to the proper administration of this Act. Regulations, etc.

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Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. EDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONS OF COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS. Code 32-1004 Amended. No. 304 (Senate Bill No. 7). An Act to amend Code section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, so as to change such qualifications; to provide that this Act shall not apply to any person holding the office of county superintendent of schools at the time of the effective date of the Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 32-1004, relating to the qualifications of county school superintendents, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 32-1004, to read as follows: 32-1004 . Before any person shall be qualified or eligible to hold office of the county superintendent of schools, he shall be a citizen of the county if elected by the voters of the county, but it shall not be necessary that he be a citizen of the county if elected or appointed by the board of education, he shall have earned and hold a five-year degree from an accredited college or university, or shall have not less than a four-year degree earned and held from an accredited college or university and shall have registered for courses leading toward obtaining the requirements of a five-year certificate, and shall have had not less than three years of actual teaching or education administration

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experience, and, shall be a person of good moral character, never convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. Before becoming eligible to qualify for election, or, appointment, candidates for the position of county school superintendent of schools must file with the State Board of Education, a certificate under oath, showing qualification hereunder. Provided, that this Act shall not affect any school system in existence prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877, nor any superintendent of schools of any such school system. Qualifications. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any person holding the office of county superintendent of schools at the time of the effective date of this Act, nor shall it apply to any person who has served at least one term as a county superintendent of schools. Present superintendents. Section 3. If any part of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts, portions and sections shall remain in full force and effect. Severability. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS COMMISSION. No. 305 (Senate Bill No. 12). An Act to create the North Georgia Mountains Commission as a commission and agency of the State Government; to provide for a short title; to define certain terms connected therewith; to provide for its organization, the appointment and terms of office of its members; to provide for and authorize the purchase or lease or rental of real property, or any interest therein, and the acquisition by purchase or otherwise of personal property necessary or incidental for the construction, equipping, maintenance, operation, and promotion of recreational areas

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and facilities, tourist and accommodation facilities and services; to confer powers, duties, and authority upon the Commission; to provide for an advisory committee to assist the Commission; to authorize the Commission to enter into contracts and agreements, including, but not limited to, lease rental agreements and other leases; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Whereas, there is an urgent need to encourage the development and utilization of the vast forestry, geological, and other natural resources of the North Georgia Mountains Area for the enjoyment of all its citizens; and Whereas, it is desirable and to the best interest of Georgia and its citizens to develop and promote the North Georgia Mountains Area for tourism and recreational purposes in order to realize maximum over all economic and social development of Georgia; Now, therefor, be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. This Act may be cited as the North Georgia Mountains Commission Act. Short title. Section 2. There is hereby created a commission and agency of the State Government, to be known as the North Georgia Mountains Commission. The Commission shall occupy the same position in relation to the State Government as do other agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, and commissions of the State Government. Created. Section 3. The following words and terms shall have the meaning hereinafter indicated unless the context shall clearly indicate another or different meaning or intent. (a) CommissionNorth Georgia Mountains Commission created by this Act. Definitions. (b) ProjectThe acquisition, construction, equipping, maintaining, operating, managing and promotion of recreation

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and accommodation and tourist facilities and services, including, but not limited to, recreation centers, outdoor recreation experiment stations, playgrounds, parks, swimming and wading pools, lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields and courts, club houses, gymnasiums, museums, convention halls, pageants, auditoriums, stables, restaurants, hotels, motels, hunting and fishing preserves, historic sites and attractions, and any other facilities or services that the Commission may desire to undertake including the related buildings and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to any undertakings and any extensions or improvements of any facilities, and the acquisition of necessary property therefor, all as may be related to the development of recreational and tourist accommodations and facilities as the Commission may deem necessary, convenient, or desirable. (c) Cost of ProjectThe cost of acquisition of properties or the use thereof, both real and personal, and the cost of construction, erection, establishment, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of tourist and recreational facilities, and the cost of financing charges, interest incurred on construction and one year after completion of construction, as well as the cost of engineering, architectural, administrative, fiscal and legal expenses and services as well as the cost of plans and specifications, as well as expenses incurred for feasibility or practicability studies. (d) Governing Authority of a CountyThe commissioner of roads and revenues, board of commissioners of roads and revenues, ordinary, or other person or body of persons at the time entrusted by law with the administration of the fiscal affairs of any county. (e) Governing Authority of a City or MunicipalityThe council, board of aldermen, or other person or body of persons at the time entrusted by law with the administration of the fiscal affairs of any municipal corporation. (f) Georgia Mountains AssociationA voluntary association of individuals interested in the development of the North Georgia mountains area.

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(g) Georgia Mountains Planning and Development CommissionA legally constituted area planning and development commission established under the Georgia General Planning Enabling Act of 1957, as provided in Chapter 69-12, Ga. Code Annotated (Ga. L. 1957, p. 420, et seq.), approved March 13, 1957, as amended, presently consisting of the Counties of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White, and any additional Georgia Counties that may be added thereto under said Planning Enabling Act. Section 4. The Commission shall consist of nine members as follows: the Attorney General, the State Auditor, the Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, the President of the Georgia Mountains Association, the Chairman of the Georgia Mountains Planning and Development Commission, all ex officio; two members to be appointed by the Governor, with due consideration for area wide representation, from the North Georgia mountains area as a whole, and two members to be appointed by the Governor as representatives of the State at large. The first four appointed members shall be appointed for terms of two, three, four and six years, as designated by the Governor, and all appointments thereafter shall be made for terms of six years. Members, etc. The ex officio members shall enter immediately upon their duties as of the approval date of this Act without further act or formality and the persons appointed by the Governor shall enter upon their duties as soon as practicable after their appointments. The Commission shall elect one of its members as chairman and another member as vice-chairman, both of whom shall be elected for a term of one year to serve beginning on the day of their election and continuing until their successors are elected and qualified annually thereafter in the same manner. Any five members of the Commission eligible to vote constitutes a quorum. A majority of the quorum is empowered to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the

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Commission and no vacancy on the Commission shall impair the right of the quorum to act. In the event of a vacancy on the Commission through death, resignation, or otherwise, this vacancy is to be filled for the unexpired term of the member ceasing to be a member of such Commission for any reason, in the same manner that the member originally became a member of the Commission. Quorum. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. No member of the Commission may serve as an employee of said Commission. Employees of the Commission shall receive reasonable compensation for their services to be determined by the members of the Commission. Compensation. Section 5. An advisory committee is hereby created to advise and assist the Commission in the performance of its duties and functions. The advisory committee shall consist of the Chairman and Board of Directors of the Georgia Mountains Planning and Development Commission and two persons from each county located within the territorial jurisdiction of the North Georgia Mountains Commission that is not a member of the Georgia Mountains Planning and Development Commission. The two persons on the advisory committee from counties not included in the membership of the Georgia Mountains Planning and Development Commission are to be designated as follows: one person shall be appointed by the governing authority of the county, and one person shall be appointed by the governing authority of the respective county seat municipality. The Director of the State Parks Department shall also be a member of the advisory committee. Advisory committee. The advisory committee shall meet with the Commission from time to time upon reasonable notice at the request of the Commission, and the Commission shall likewise meet with the members of the advisory committee at the request of the advisory committee upon reasonable notice.

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The functions of the advisory committee shall be advisory only except as otherwise provided. The Commission shall make and be responsible for all decisions and the taking of all actions authorized herein. Howerver, in making decisions and taking actions, any recommendation of the advisory committee shall be carefully considered: Provided, however, that the advisory committee is hereby empowered to certify its approval of the site or sites within the North Georgia mountains area upon which the Commission proposes to construct, maintain, or operate any particular project under the provisions of this Act and no such project shall be undertaken failing such certification of the site for the proposed project, and provided further that such certification having been requested by the Commission and no action taken by said advisory committee within sixty days from date of request for certification, such site shall be deemed to be certified as suitable for the purposes of the proposed project or projects. Said advisory committee shall operate under the procedural rules and regulations of the Georgia Mountains Planning and Development Commission. Duties of Commission. Section 6. The Commission shall have: The power to acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and to hold, lease, use and operate any personal property of every kind and character for its purposes. Powers. The Commission may exercise the right of eminent domain. When a project is proposed for construction on any lands owned by any of the counties named in section 7 of this Act or in any municipality or municipalities incorporated therein, the governing authority or body of the county or of any of the municipalities, is authorized to convey title to such lands to the State through the Commission if the property is unserviceable or cannot be advantageously or beneficially used by the county or municipalities so conveying: Provided, however, payment shall be to the credit of the general funds of the county or municipalities and it

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shall be the reasonable value of the lands as may be determined by three appraisers to be agreed upon by the governing authority or body of such county or municipality and the chairman of the Commission. The power to make contracts, leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which the Commission causes to be erected or acquired. The power to enter into contracts, leases or agreements with any and all political subdivisions, public bodies, public authorities, instrumentalities of the State, departments, institutions, or agencies of the State upon such terms and for such purposes as the Commission deems advisable. Provided, however, that said contracts, leases, or agreements are such as are authorized to be entered into by such political subdivisions, public bodies, public authorities, instrumentalities of the State, departments, institutions, or agencies of the State. The power to accept loans and grants, either or both, of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality thereof, may impose. The power to act as agent for the United States of America, or any agency, department, corporation or instrumentality thereof, in any manner within the purposes or powers of the Commission. The power to do any and all other acts and things in this Act authorized or required to be done, whether or not included in the general powers in this Section mentioned. The power to receive gifts, donations, or contributions from any person, firm, or corporation. The power to hold, use, administer, and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income, as gifts,

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or appropriated by authority of the General Assembly for any of the purposes of this Commission. The power to prescribe and fix and collect rates, fees, tolls and charges, and too revise from time to time and collect such rates, fees, tolls and charges for the services, facilities or commodities furnished, including leases, concessions or sub-leases of the Commission's lands or facilities. The Commission shall have the express power to enter into contracts, lease and sublease agreements, dealing with real or personal property, with the Director of the Department of Industry and Trade and the Director of the Department of State Parks, Historic Sites and Monuments. The power to do all things necessary, convenient or incidental to carry out the intent, purpose and powers expressed and given in this Act. Section 7. The North Georgia Monutains Commission shall exercise all of its powers and engage in the business of its projects within the territorial boundaries and jurisdiction of Banks, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Habershaw, Hall, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield Counties and such other counties as may from time to time be admitted by resolution of the Commission. Territorial boundaries. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MOTOR CARRIER ACT AMENDEDMOTOR CARRIER DEFINED. Code 68-502 Amended. No. 306 (Senate Bill No. 23). An Act to amend section 68-502 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, defining certain terms used in Chapter 68-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor carriers, so as to provide that the term motor carrier, as defined in the said section 68-502, shall not include taxicabs, drays, trucks, buses and other motor vehicles which operate within the corporate limits of municipalities and are subject to regulation by the governing authorities of such municipalities, and such exception shall apply to taxicabs and buses even though such vehicles may in the prosecuition of their regular business occasionally go beyond the corporate limits of municipalities, provided they do not operate to or from fixed termini outside of such limits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 68-502 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, defining certain terms used in Chapter 68-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor carriers, is hereby further amended by striking subparagraph (3) of paragraph (c) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Taxicabs, drays, trucks, buses and other motor vehicles which operate within the corporate limits of municipalities and are subject to regulation by the governing authorities of such municipalities; and this exception shall apply to taxicabs and buses even though such vehicles may in the prosecution of their regular business occasionally go beyond the corporate limits of such municipalities, provided they do not operate to or from fixed termini outside of such limits.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. HOURS WITHIN WHICH PUBLIC SALES MAY BE HELD. No. 307 (Senate Bill No. 25). An Act to prescribe the time within which public sales shall be held; to define public sales; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. All public sales conducted within this State shall be between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date fixed for such sale. For the purposes of this Act, a public sale is any sale the notice of which must by law in any manner be given to the public. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. NEW AUTOMOBILES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS. No. 310 (Senate Bill No. 39). An Act to provide that it shall be unlawful to sell certain automobiles after January 1, 1964, unless they shall be equipped with safety belts; to provide a penalty for the violation of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. On and after January 1, 1964, no new private passenger automobile shall be sold to the general public in this State unless said automobile shall be equipped with two sets of safety belts for the front seat thereof. That said safety belts shall be installed by the manufacturer prior to delivery to dealer. Section 2. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. RECORDING FEES OF CLERKS OF SUPERIOR COURTS. Code 24-2720 Amended. No. 311 (Senate Bill No. 45). An Act to amend Code section 24-2720, relating to the authority of clerks of the superior courts, so as to authorize the clerks to collect certain recording fees in advance; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 24-2720, relating to the authority of clerks of the superior courts, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Subsection (5) thereof the words mortgages and other instruments which are legally entitled to be recorded on the deed and mortgage records of their counties so that when so amended said subsection shall read as follows:

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(5) To demand and collect in advance their fees for recording deeds, mortgages and other instruments which are legally entitled to be recorded on the deed and mortgage records of their counties. Fees in advance. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. COSTS FOR PREPARING TRANSCRIPT TO BE PAID BEFORE APPEALS TRANSMITTED. Code 24-2729 Amended. No. 312 (Senate Bill No. 46). An Act to amend Code section 24-2729, relating to awarding judgment for costs for transmitting a transcript of a record to the appellate courts, so as to require the appellant to pay such costs in advance, except in cases where the appellant makes affidavit that he is unable to pay the same or give security therefor; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 24-2729, relating to awarding judgment for costs for transmitting a transcript of a record to the appellate courts, is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: 24-2729 . In all cases certified to the appellate courts, the costs for preparing the transcript of the record shall be paid by the appellant to the clerk before the same shall

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be transmitted, unless the appellant makes affidavit that he is unable to pay such costs or give security therefor. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Effective dates. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. BANKS AND BANKINGOFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS. Code 13-308 Amended. No. 314 (Senate Bill No. 69). An Act to amend Code section 13-308, relating to the Superintendent of Banks' office and residence, so as to provide that the superintendent's office shall not be required to be open on Saturdays; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 13-308, relating to the Superintendent of Banks' office and residence, is hereby amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 13-308. Superintendent's Office .The Superintendent of Banks shall be provided with suitable offices and equipment at the State Capitol, the expense of which shall be paid by the State in the same manner as the expenses of other offices at the Capitol are paid. He shall keep his office open daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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GEORGIA INDUSTRIAL LOAN ACT AMENDED. No. 318 (Senate Bill No. 86). An Act to amend an Act entitled the Georgia Industrial Loan Act, approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 431), as amended, so as to grant power to make rules and regulations and to employ agents and employees; to provide the procedure for relocation of loan offices; to change the location of examinations, investigations, and hearings conducted by the commissioner; to provide for certain penalties for violations of rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled the Georgia Industrial Loan Act, approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 431), as amended, is hereby amended by striking the first sentence of subsection (a) of section 6 which reads as follows: The said Commissioner is hereby granted power and authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the making of loans of $2,500.00 or less as authorized and regulated under this Act consistent with the terms hereof, and essential to effectuate this Act according to its terms., and substituting in lieu thereof the following: The said Commissioner is hereby granted power and authority to make all rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act which in his judgment shall be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes and objectives of this Act including, without limitation, the power and authority to make such rules and regulations regulating and controlling the manner in which loans of $2,500.00 or less may be made under this Act., so that when so amended subsection (a) of section 6 shall read as follows: Regulations. (a) Power to make rules and regulations and to employ agents and employees .The said Commissioner is hereby granted power and authority to make all rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act which in his judgment shall be necessary and appropriate

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to accomplish the purposes and objectives of this Act including, without limitation, the power and authority to make such rules and regulations regulating and controlling the manner in which loans of $2,500.00 or less may be made under this Act. Such rules nad regulations shall be promulgated pursuant to public hearing after notice of such hearing is advertised at least once in one newspaper in Atlanta, Georgia, having general statewide circulation not less than ten days prior to such hearing. Such rules and regulations so promulgated by the Commissioner in his discretion, consistent with the terms of this Act and other applicable statutes, shall have the full force and effect of law. The Commissioner shall have authority to designate and employ and compensate agents and employees in the manner other agents and employees are employed by his department to assist him in the discharge of his duties under this Act, and the Commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to delegate to an assistant or deputy, authority to act in his place and stead in his absence or disability. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking the last sentence of section 9 which reads as follows: If a licensee wishes to remove his office within the county, he shall give the Commissioner 15 days' written notice thereof and the license shall be amended accordingly., and substituting in lieu thereof the following: If a licensee wishes to move his office within the county, he shall give the Commissioner written notice thereof which notice shall specify the address or location to which licensee desires to move and shall also set out, in such form as the Commissioner may require, facts and circumstances which it is contended will show that the removal to the new location will promote the convenience and advantage of that community. Thereafter the Commissioner shall handle this request in the same manner in which he handles a new application under 8 of this Act in so far as that section is applicable., so that when so amended section 9 shall read as follows: Transfer of place of business. Section 9. Place of business; continuing license; annual fee . No more than one place of business shall be maintained

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under the same license, but the Commissioner may issue more than one license to the same licensee. Each such license issued shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business for which granted and shall remain in full force and effect until surrendered, revoked or suspended, as provided by this Act. Every licensee shall, on or before the twentieth (20th) of each December, pay to the Commissioner the sum of $200.00 for each license held by him as an annual license fee for the succeeding calendar year. If a licensee wishes to move his office within the county, he shall give the Commissioner written notice thereof which notice shall specify the address or location to which licensee desires to move and shall also set out, in such form as the Commissioner may require, facts and circumstances which it is contended will show that the removal to the new location will promote the convenience and advantage of that community. Thereafter the Commissioner shall handle this request in the same manner in which he handles a new application under 8 of this Act in so far as that section is applicable. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking the last sentence of section 11 which reads as follows: The examinations, investigations or hearings provided for herein shall be conducted in the county wherein the business of the licensee is located or where the person required to have a license hereunder, is engaged in the business of making loans or elsewhere upon consent of the parties involved., and substituting in lieu thereof the following: The examinations, investigations or hearings provided for herein may be conducted at the State Capitol or, in the discretion of the Commissioner, in the county wherein the business of the licensee is located or where the person required to have a license hereunder, is engaging in the business of making loans, or elsewhere, upon the consent of the parties involved., so that when so amended section 11 shall read as follows: Places of holding hearings. Section 11. Examinations . For the purpose of discovering violations of this Act, the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative may from time to time examine the

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books, accounts, papers and records of: (1) any licensee, (2) any person who advertises for, solicits, or holds himself out as willing to make loans in amounts of $2,500.00 or less, or (3) any person whom the Commissioner has reason to believe is violating or is about to violate the provisions of this Act. The Commissioner may subpoena witnesses, books, accounts, papers and records, administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony under oath in conducting examinations and hearings authorized under this Act. The cost of any such examination, investigation or hearing, in the discretion of the Commissioner may be charged to the licensee or person examined subject to review by the superior court under section 13. The examinations, investigations or hearings provided for herein may be conducted at the State Capitol or, in the discretion of the Commissioner, in the county wherein the business of the licensee is located or where the person required to have a license hereunder, is engaging in the business of making loans, or elsewhere, upon the consent of the parties involved. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 12 the following: (2) that the licensee, knowingly has violated any of the provisions of this Act, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: (2) that the licensee has violated any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner under this Act or has violated the terms of any cease or desist order entered by the Commissioner under the provisions of 11 of this Act, so that when so amended section 12 shall read as follows: Cause for revocation, etc. of license. Section 12. Revocation or suspension of license . The Commissioner upon 10 days' written notice in the form of a show cause order to the licensee stating his contemplated action and in general the ground therefor, and after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity to be heard, subject to the right to review hereinafter provided may by order in writing suspend or revoke any license issued under the provisions of this Act if the Commissioner shall find: (1) that the licensee has failed to pay the annual license fee, or any fee required under this Act, or (2) that the licensee has violated any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation

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promulgated by the Commissioner under this Act or has violated the terms of any cease or desist order entered by the Commissioner under the provisions of 11 of this Act; provided, however, that no suspension, revocation, relinquishment or expiration of any license shall invalidate, impair or affect the legality of obligations of any pre-existing contracts, or prevent the enforcement and collection thereof; and provided further any such suspension or revocation shall not become final pending and subject to the right of review herein provided, but the court shall have and is hereby granted power to enter such order as justice shall require pending hearing of such appeal; and provided further, the court upon such appeal may tax the cost, including the cost of the hearing before the Commissioner, against the losing party. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. MOTOR CARRIER ACT AMENDEDRATES. Code 68-510 Amended. No. 319 (Senate Bill No. 90). An Act to amend section 68-510 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 as amended, empowering the Georgia Public Service Commission to fix rates, fares and charges for transportation by motor carriers of passengers and property, as provided for in Chapter 68-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor carriers, so as to redefine the power of the Commission to fix rates, fares and charges for transportation by motor carriers of passengers and property and for all services rendered in connection therewith; to provide for the filing, publication and changing of the tariffs therefor; to provide for the filing with the Commission of copies of contracts of motor carriers with their patrons; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 68-510 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, empowering the Georgia Public Service Commission to fix rates, fares and charges for transportation by motor carriers of passengers and property, as provided for in Chapter 68-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor carriers, is hereby further amended by striking section 68-510 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 68-510 to read os follows: 68-510. Rates, fares, and charges; Commission to fix; filing of contracts .The Commission shall prescribe just and reasonable rates, fares, and charges for transportation by motor carriers of passengers, baggage and property, and for all services rendered by motor carriers in connection therewith, and the tariffs therefor shall be in such form, and shall be filed and published in such manner and on such notice as the Commission may prescribe, and shall be subject to change on such notice and in such manner as the Commission may prescribe. No such motor carrier shall contract to carry at a greater or less rate than prescribed by the Commission, and all such contracts are hereby declared unlawful. Copies of all contracts of motor carriers with their patrons shall be filed with the Commission. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MOTOR COMMON CARRIER ACT AMENDEDAGENTS FOR SERVICE, VENUE OF ACTIONS, ETC. Code 68-618 Amended. No. 320 (Senate Bill No. 91). An Act to amend Chapter 68-6 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor common carriers, so as to require each nonresident motor common carrier to designate and maintain in this State an agent upon whom may be served all summonses and other lawful processes in any action or proceeding against such motor common carrier growing out of its carrier operations and to file such designation with the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide that upon the failure of such nonresident motor common carrier to file such designation or to properly maintain such an agent in this State, such nonresident shall be conclusively deemed to have designated the Secretary of State as such agent; to provide for service upon the Secretary of State and his notification to the nonresident as to such service; to define the venue of actions against resident and nonresident motor common carriers for damages or for the violation of such Chapter 68-6 or any requirement established by the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for service by second original upon a resident or nonresident motor common carrier when such carrier or its agent shall not be found for service in the county where the action is instituted; to authorize the Georgia Public Service Commission to enforce the provisions of such Chapter 68-5 by instituting actions for injunction, mandamus or other appropriate relief; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 68-618 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, providing for service of process upon nonresident motor common carriers and further providing for the venue of actions against certain motor common carriers and service of process upon them by second originals in

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certain cases, is hereby amended by striking such section 68-618 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: 68-618. Agents for service on nonresident motor common carriers; service of process upon motor common carriers; venue; enforcement by Commission .(a) Each nonresident motor common carrier shall, before any certificate or other authority is issued to it under this Chapter or at the time of registering as required by Code section 68-633, designate and maintain in this State an agent or agents upon whom may be served all summonses or other lawful processes in any action or proceeding against such motor common carrier growing out of its carrier operations, and service of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by any such agent shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally, and such designation shall be in writing, shall give the name and address of such agent or agents, and shall be filed in the office of the Commission. Upon failure of any nonresident motor common carrier to file such designation with the Commission or to maintain such an agent in this State at the address given, such nonresident carrier shall be conclusively deemed to have designated the Secretary of State and his successors in office as such agent; and service of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by the Secretary of State shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally, provided, that notice of such service and a copy of the process are forthwith sent by registered mail by the Secretary of State, or his successor in office, to such nonresident carrier, if its address be known. Service of such process upon the Secretary of State shall be made by delivering to his office two copies of such process with a fee of three dollars ($3.00). (b) Except in those cases where the State Constitution requires otherwise, any action against any resident or nonresident motor common carrier for damages by reason of any breach of duty, whether contractual or otherwise, or for any violation of the provisions of this Chapter, or of any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or

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other requirement established by the Commission, may be brought in the county where the cause of action or some part thereof arose, and if the motor common carrier or its agent shall not be found for service in the county where the action is instituted second original may issue and service be made in any other county where the service can be made upon the motor common carrier or its agent. The venue prescribed by this Section shall be cumulative of any other venue provided by law. (c) The Commission is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter by instituting actions for injunction, mandamus or other appropriate relief. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. MOTOR CARRIER ACT AMENDEDAGENTS FOR SERVICE, VENUE OF ACTIONS, ETC. Code 68-514, 68-525 Amended. No. 321 (Senate Bill No. 93). An Act to amend Chapter 68-5 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, concerning the regulation of motor carriers, so as to require each nonresident motor carrier to designate and maintain in this State an agent upon whom may be served all summonses and other lawful processes in any action or proceeding against such motor carrier growing out of its carrier operations and to file such designation with the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide that upon the failure of such nonresident motor carrier to file such designation or to properly maintain such an agent in this State, such nonresident shall be conclusively deemed to have designated the Secretary of State as such agent; to provide for service upon the Secretary of State and his notification to

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the nonresident as to such service; to define the venue of actions against resident and nonresident motor carriers for damages or for the violation of such Chapter 68-5 or any requirement established by the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for service by second original upon a resident or nonresident motor carrier when such carrier or its agent shall not be found for service in the county where the action is instituted; to authorize the Georgia Public Service Commission to enforce the provisions of such Chapter 68-5 by instituting actions for injunction, mandamus or other appropriate relief; to provide that motor carriers engaged solely in interstate commerce over the highways of this State may operate without certificates, but that they shall register certain information with the Georgia Public Service Commission, and shall give certain bond or indemnity insurance, and shall pay annually a certain registration fee; to provide that when a motor carrier is engaged both in intrastate and in interstate commerce it shall be subject to all of the provisions of such Chapter 68-5 so far as they separately relate to its commerce done in this State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 68-514 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, providing for the venue of actions against corporate motor carriers and the manner of service of process upon them, is hereby amended by striking such section 68-514 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: 68-514. Agents for service on nonresident motor carriers; service of process upon motor carriers; venue; enforcement by Commission .(a) Each nonresident motor carrier shall, before any certificate or other authority is issued to it under this Chapter or at the time of registering as required by Code section 68-525, designate and maintain in this State an agent or agents upon whom may be served all summonses or other lawful processes in any action or proceeding against such motor carrier growing out of its

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carrier operations, and service of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by any such agent shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally, and such designation shall be in writing, shall give the name and address of such agent or agents, and shall be filed in the office of the Commission. Upon failure of any nonresident motor carrier to file such designation with the Commission or to maintain such an agent in this State at the address given, such nonresident carrier shall be conclusively deemed to have designated the Secretary of State and his successors in office as such agent; and servie of process upon or acceptance or acknowledgment of such service by the Secretary of State shall have the same legal force and validity as if duly served upon such nonresident carrier personally, provided, that notice of such service and a copy of the process are forthwith sent by registered mail by the Secretary of State, or his successor in office, to such nonresident carrier, if its address be known. Service of such process upon the Secretary of State shall be made by delivering to his office two copies of such process with a fee of three dollars ($3.00). (b) Except in those cases where the State Constitution requires otherwise, any action against any resident or nonresident motor carrier for damages by reason of any breach of duty whether contractual or otherwise, or for any violation of the provisions of this Chapter, or of any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or other requirement established by the Commission, may be brought in the county where the cause of action or some part thereof arose, and if the motor carrier or its agent shall not be found for service in the county where the action is instituted second original may issue and service be made in any other county where the service can be made upon the motor carrier or its agent. The venue prescribed by this section shall be cumulative of any other venue provided by law. (c) The Commission is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter by instituting actions for injunction, mandamus or other appropriate relief.

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Section 2. Section 68-525 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, requiring that motor carriers conducting solely an interstate business over the highways of this State shall register their routes and vehicles and shall give certain bond or indemnity insurance and shall pay annually a certain license fee and requiring that nonresident motor carriers appoint agents for service of process and providing for the venue of actions against such carriers and providing for service by second original upon them, is hereby amended by striking such section 68-525 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows: 68-525. Registration of routes and vehicles by motor carriers; bond or indemnity insurance; interstate commerce .(a) Motor carriers engaged solely in interstate commerce over the highways of this State may operate without certificates, but shall register with the Commission the routes over which they operate, the number of motor vehicles and trailers operated by them, and the character and capacity of such vehicles, the forms for such registration to be prescribed by the Commission; and such motor carriers shall give the bond or indemnity insurance prescribed by section 68-509 (omitting the protection in respect to their own passengers and cargoes); and such motor carriers shall pay annually the registration fee prescribed in section 68-518, for each motor vehicle operated by them over the highways of this State. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, any motor carrier engaging solely in interstate commerce and transporting, either exclusively or otherwise, any of the commodities now or hereafter described in subparagraphs (2) and (2a) of paragraph (c) of section 68-502, shall comply with the requirements of this section. (b) Where a motor carrier is engaged in both interstate and intrastate commerce, it shall nevertheless be subject to all the provisions of this Chapter so far as it separately relates to such carrier's commerce done exclusively in this State. It is not intended that the Commission shall have the power of regulating the interstate commerce of such motor carrier, except to the extent herein expressly authorized as to such commerce. Sections 68-510, 68-511, 68-512, 68-515 and 68-519 do not apply to purely interstate commerce

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nor to carriers exclusively engaged in interstate commerce. When a motor carrier is engaged both in intrastate and in interstate commerce, it shall be subject to all the provisions of this Chapter so far as they separately relate to its commerce done in this State. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AMENDEDSTOPPING OR PARKING TO TAKE ON OR DISCHARGE SCHOOL CHILDREN, TEACHERS, ETC. No. 322 (Senate Bill No. 102). An Act to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, so as to provide that it shall be lawful for any person to stop or park any school bus on or upon any street, road or highway of the State of Georgia for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers who are school teachers, employees or students employed by or attending the private schools, vocational schools or public schools in the State of Georgia and who are being taken to or returned from such school or institution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (d) to section 92 to read as follows: (d) The provisions of Paragraph 15 of subsection (a) of section 92 of this Act shall not apply to any school bus

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while parked or stopped on or upon any street, road or highway of the State of Georgia for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers who are school teachers, employees or students employed by or attending the private schools, vocational schools or public schools in the State of Georgia and who are being taken to or returned from such private schools, vocational schools or public schools, for any other activities authorized by appropriate school authorities. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. ARCHITECTSCREDIT FOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE FOR PURPOSE OF TAKING EXAMINATION. Code 84-203 Amended. No. 323 (Senate Bill No. 106). An Act to amend Code Chapter 84-3 pertaining to architects, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 457), an Act approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 602), and an Act approved March 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 462), so as to provide for credit to military personnel for satisfactory architectural experience gained while in military service for the purposes of qualifying for examination for a certificate to practice as an architect in the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 84-3 pertaining to architects, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 457), an Act approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 602), and an Act approved March 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 462), is hereby amended by adding to subsection

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(1) of subdivision (a) of Code section 84-203, the words or at least 3 years' satisfactory experience in the field of architecture while serving in the armed forces of the United States, or any combination of the two which aggregate a total of 3 years, so that when so amended, subsection (1) of subdivision (a) of Code section 84-203 shall read as follows: (1). A diploma of graduation from an architectural college or school indicating that he or she has completed a technical course approved by the National Architectural Accrediting Boards and at least 3 years' satisfactory experience in the office or offices of a regularly practicing registered architect or architects, or at least 3 years' satisfactory experience in the field of architecture while serving in the armed forces of the United States, or any combination of the two which aggregate a total of 3 years. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURESERVICE BY PUBLICATION. Code 81-207.1 Amended. No. 324 (Senate Bill No. 107). An Act to amend Code section 81-207.1, relating to service by publication, as amended by an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 315), so as to provide that the clerk may order service by publication; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 81-207.1, relating to service by publication, as amended by an Act approved March 25,

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1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 315), is hereby amended by inserting between the words judge and of and the words judge and may, as they appear in the first sentence of said section, the words or clerk, so that when so amended said Code section shall read as follows: 81-207.1 . In all cases where service by publication is permitted under the laws and where the defendant or other party shall reside out of this State, and it shall be necessary to perfect service upon such person by publication, upon the fact being made to appear to the judge or clerk of the court in which suit is pending, either in term or vacation, said judge or clerk may order service to be perfected by publication in the paper in which sheriff's advertisements are printed, four times within the ensuing 60 days, publications to be at least seven days apart. Said published notice shall contain the name of the parties plantiff and defendant, with a caption setting forth the court, the character of the action, the date the action was filed, the date of the order for service by publication, and a notice directed and addressed to the party to be thus served, commanding him to be and appear at the court in which the action is pending within 60 days of the date of the order for service by publication and shall bear teste in the name of the judge, and shall be signed by the clerk of said court. The date upon which the non-resident is called upon to appear shall be the appearance day of the case. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH DESIGNATED. No. 326 (Senate Bill No. 121). An Act to provide that the month of February shall be designated as American History Month in the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That period of time between February one and February twenty-eight, nineteen sixty four, both inclusive, and the same period of time of each succeeding year is hereby designated as Georgia and American History Month in special tribute to the founders, builders, and preservers of this State and Nation. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND ACT AMENDED. No. 328 (Senate Bill No. 131). An Act to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 50), as amended by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 472), an Act approved February 12, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 81), an Act approved March 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 574), an Act approved January 5, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 488), an Act approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 387), an Act approved February 27, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 314), an Act approved February 28, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 280), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 341), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L.

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1959, p. 330), and an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 39), so as to provide for the filing of a notice in connection with disability benefits; to provide for termination and reinstatement of membership of members in military service; to change the amount and conditions relating to death payments to beneficiaries; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 50), as amended by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 472), an Act approved February 12, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 81), an Act approved March 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 574), an Act approved January 5, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 488), an Act approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 387), an Act approved February 27, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 314), an Act approved February 28, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 280), an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 341), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 330), and an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 39), is hereby amended by striking section 12 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. Any peace officer who, after lawfully becoming a member of the Fund and while paying dues therein, shall receive an injury by external accident or violence arising out of and in the course of the employment as such officer, and not resulting from the willful misconduct of such officer, from which injury such officer shall be rendered totally and permanently disabled to again perform the duties of a peace officer, upon application to the Board of Commissioners within twelve months from the date of becoming totally and permanently disabled and lawful proof of such injury and disability, shall be entitled to a benefit of $100 per month if such peace officer, within twelve months from the date of such injury, shall have filed notice with the Fund in the form of an affidavit giving the time, place, nature, and cause of the accident or violence

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and such other information relative thereto as the Board shall require. Provided, however, that any peace officer who after lawfully becoming a member of the Fund and while paying dues therein received such an injury prior to April 1, 1963, shall not be required to file such notice but shall be required to make the above application within twelve months from the date of becoming totally and permanently disabled. Disability benefits. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 13 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 13 to read as follows: Section 13. A peace officer, upon becoming a member of the Fund, and after having designated a beneficiary, shall be issued a certificate by the Board whereby the Board shall agree to pay the sum of $2,000, or such lesser amount as might be arrived at as hereinafter provided, to such beneficiary upon the death of such peace officer. If a member has received $1,000 or more in retirement benefits at the time of his death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive $1,000 upon the death of such peace officer. If a member has received less than $1,000 in retirement benefits at the time of his death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive an amount which, when added to the amount already received by the officer, will total $2,000. Death benefits. Any peace officer who, after lawfully becoming a member of said Annuity and Benefit Fund and while paying dues therein, shall receive an injury by external accident or violence arising out of and in the course of the employment as such officer and not resulting from willful misconduct of such officer from which injury, death of such officer shall result as the direct and proximate cause thereof, within a period of 12 months from the date thereof, the designated beneficiary of said officer shall, upon application to the Board of Commissioners and lawful proof of said injury and death as the direct and proximate result thereof, be paid a sum of $4,000.00, $2,000.00 of which shall be paid instanter and the balance at the rate of $100.00

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per month for a period of 20 months immediately subsequent to the date of said death. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking section 13A which reads as follows: Section 13A. In the event any active paying member of the fund, or any person who is receiving benefits from the fund, dies and benefits which such member or person, together with the benefits received by such member's or person's designated beneficiary, do not total an amount equal to the amount paid into the fund by such member or such person, such member's or person's designated beneficiary shall be paid the amount necessary to make such total, less 5%. in its entirety. Repealed. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking section 23 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 23 to read as follows: Section 23. Any peace officer, who in the determination of the board is a member in good standing of the fund, and who enlists in or is drafted into any branch of the armed forces of the United States shall not be required to remit any funds to the board during his period of service in the armed forces, and shall receive credit for such service in the armed forces, not to exceed five (5) years. Any peace officer who becomes a member of the fund shall receive one year creditable service for each year of service in the armed forces of the United States, up to a total of five (5) years, regardless of when such service in the armed forces of the United States was performed, if such member left his work as a peace officer to go into the armed forces and returned to work as a peace officer within six (6) months after he ceased to serve in the armed forces, and engaged in no other type work within such six (6) month period. Military service. In the event a member remains in the armed forces longer than five (5) years, his membership shall be terminated at the end of such five (5) year period but shall be reinstated if and when he returns to work as a peace officer

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within six (6) months after he ceases to serve in the armed forces if he has not engaged in any other type work within such six (6) month period. The Board, upon application of any person who is or has been a legally qualified member of the fund, which application must be submitted not later than ninety (90) days after such person shall cease to be employed as a peace officer, may provide by rule and regulation for retaining such person as a member of the fund and for crediting said person for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) months, providing such person shall pay into the fund the amount required for said period. However, not more than a total of 12 months shall be granted to any one person or applicant during such person or applicant's entire membership in said Annuity and Benefit Fund. Section 5. The provisions of this Act shall become effective at 12:01 o'clock a. m., April 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved March 30, 1963. PUNISHMENT UPON CONVICTION OF DESCREATING BURIAL PLACE OF ANY HUMAN BODY. No. 329 (Senate Bill No. 147). An Act to amend an Act relating to the punishment of any person who shall desecrate the burial place of any human body, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 425), so as to redefine the penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act relating to the punishment of any person who shall desecrate the burial place of any human

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body, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 425), is hereby amended by striking section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. Any person who shall desecrate the burial place of any human body, with intent to rob, steal, mutilate, or maliciously molest the remains of the human body interred therein shall be punished by death, unless the jury recommends mercy or if the conviction is founded solely upon circumstantial evidence, in which event, the punishment shall be imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one nor more than twenty years, or a fine of $10,000.00, or both, to be determined by the judge. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to persons excavating Indian mounds or burial places of the aborigines of this country in the interest of the science of archaeology or related sciences, and provided it shall have no application to distinterments under court order in connection with court proceedings or post mortems. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. JEKYLL ISLANDSTATE PARK AUTHORITYACT AMENDED. No. 330 (Senate Bill No. 148). An Act to amend an Act creating the Jekyll Island State Park Authority (Ga. L. 1950, p. 152-162, as amended by Ga. L. 1951, pp. 782-786 and Ga. L. 1952, pp. 276-281, and Ga. L. 1953, pp. 261-266, and Ga. L. 1957, pp. 608-615, and Ga. L. 1958, pp. 119-120, and Ga. L. 1960, pp. 89-103), so that the Act may be cited as the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority Act and so that the Authority may be known as the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority,

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and so as to assure that all income, revenues, gifts, grants and appropriations or bond proceeds accruing to the Authority from the operations of Jekyll Island State Park or for Jekyll Island State Park shall be used for the purpose of developing, maintaining, improving and managing Jekyll Island State Park; to revise definition of the word Park; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Jekyll Island State Park Authority (Ga. L. 1950, pp. 152-162, as amended by Ga. L. 1951, pp. 782-786 and Ga. L. 1952, pp. 276-281, and Ga. L. 1953, pp. 261-266, and Ga. L. 1957, pp. 608-615, and Ga. L. 1958, pp. 119-120, and Ga. L. 1960, pp. 89-103), is hereby amended by striking section 1 naming said Authority in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. This Bill may be cited as the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority Act. Short title. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 2 thereof creating the Authority and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 2 to read as follows: There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority, which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State and a public corporation, and by that name, style and title said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. The Authority may delegate to one or more of its members, or to its officers, agents and employees such powers and duties as it may deem proper. Said Authority shall exist for 99 years. Created. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 5 of said Act relating to definitions, subsection (a) defining the word Authority in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:

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(a) The word authority shall mean the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority created by this Act. Definition. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 5 thereof relating to the definitions contained in said Act, subsection (c), defining the word park in its entirety and substituting a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The word park shall mean present and future parks, parkways, park and recreational resources and facilities of the State or any department, agency, or institution of the State and any such facility constituting part of the State Parks System, and shall specifically include Jekyll Island State Park. Park defined. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking section 7 relating to use of income in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 7 to read as follows: Section 7. All income and revenues arising out of the operation of Jekyll Island State Park and all gifts, grants, appropriations, or bond or loan proceeds, made specifically for Jekyll Island State Park shall be used by the Authority for the sole purpose of beautifying, improving, developing, enlarging, maintaining, administering, managing, and promoting Jekyll Island State Park at the lowest rates reasonable and possible for the benefit of the ordinary people of the State of Georgia. Income. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. No. 57 (House Resolution No. 21-23). Creating the Governor's Commission To Improve Education; to provide for appointment of members thereof and their tenure and expenses; to define the duties and powers of said Commission; to provide for a chairman, and the appointment of a vice chairman, secretary and executive director thereof; to authorize the Commission to employ clerical, professional and other personnel, and to secure consultant, research and other services; to authorize expenditure of funds and payment of expenses; to provide for quarters for the Commission; to provide funds for the operation of the Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created a Commission to be known as the Governor's Commission to Improve Education, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Governor shall appoint as members on the Commission such number of citizens of Georgia, of recognized interest and expertise in the field of education as he deems advisable. He shall also appoint five members of the House of Representatives and three members of the Senate as members of the Commission. Said Commission shall serve until the time fixed by law for convening of the General Assembly in regular session in 1964, when the Commission shall stand abolished. The Governor shall fill all vacancies by appointment. Created. Section 2. The chairman of said Commission shall be the Governor. The Commission shall elect a vice chairman from its membership, and a secretary who need not be a member of the Commission. When not in session, the chairman shall possess all powers and authority herein conferred upon the Commission. Officers, etc. Section 3. The Commission shall conduct studies, research,

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investigations and surveys into all facets of public education, education needs, and the organization and operation of all institutions and agencies of public education, state and local, and at all levels, and prepare and submit to the General Assembly from time to time its reports setting forth the findings and recommendations with respect thereto. Duties. Section 4. The Commission shall employ an executive director who shall devote his full time to the affairs of the Commission. Said director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and shall receive such compensation and expenses as may be prescribed by the Commission. Said director shall give bond with good corporate surety in the sum of $25,000.00, payable to the Governor, and conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties, and to account for all funds and property coming into his hands. The chairman, with the advice and consent of the Commission shall employ such other full or part time clerical, professional, legal, technical and other personnel as may be deemed necessary, and fix the compensation therefor. The Commission may consult with the Attorney General and secure the services thereof in the performance of its duties. Executive director, etc. Section 5. The Commission shall be assigned suitable quarters in the State Capitol, and is hereby authorized to expend such funds as may be required for its operation. The Commission is authorized to contract with consultant, research and professional firms, institutions or agencies for the making of studies and the gathering of such information as the Commission may deem necessary. Quarters, contracts, etc. Section 6. The Commission and its duly authorized agents are hereby empowered to inspect and study the records, books and other documents of all agencies and institutions of public education, both state and local, and at all levels thereof, and it shall be the duty of such agencies and institutions, and all officials, employees and agents thereof, to assist and cooperate with the Commission in the performance of its duties. Powers.

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Section 7. The chairman of the Commission may designate and appoint committees to perform such functions as he may determine to be necessary. The Commission may, either by itself or through such committees, hold hearings, conduct investigations, and take any other action necessary or desirable to collect data and obtain information. Committees, hearings, etc. Section 8. The legislative members of the Commission shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The other members of the Comsion shall receive no per diem or compensation for their services, but shall receive reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals and other actual expenses while away from their homes upon official business of the Commission, such expenses to be paid upon presentation of itemized vouchers by each such member, approved by the chairman. Compensation. Section 9. The funds necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch and from any other available funds. Funds. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN DEKALB COUNTY TO J. R. THOMPSON AUTHORIZED. No. 58 (House Resolution No. 108-267). A Resolution. Authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Whereas, the State of Georgia is the owner, by virtue of a deed vesting title in the State Highway Department of Georgia, of certain real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and Whereas, said real property is fully described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 89 of the 16th district of DeKalb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point marked by an iron pin on the north right of way line of State Highway No. 12, that is located 953.75 feet west from the intersection of the north right of way line of State Highway No. 12, and the east line of land lot 89, as measured along the north right of way line of State Highway No. 12; running thence north 86 degrees 15 minutes west a distance of 150 feet along the north right of way line of State Highway No. 12 to the east line of property now or formerly belonging to L. H. England; running thence north 1 degree 23 minutes west along the east line of the England property a distance of 207.8 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 85 degrees 18 minutes west along the north line of said England property a distance of 100 feet to an iron pin located on the east boundary line of property now or formerly belonging to Maynard C. Stiles; running thence north 1 degree 20 minutes west along the east line of the Stiles property a distance of 462 feet to an iron pin located on the north line of land lot 89; running thence north 89 degrees 23 minutes east along the north

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line of said land lot a distance of 250 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 1 degree 27 minutes east a distance of 692.65 feet to the iron pin located on the north side of State Highway No. 12 at the point of beginning, being the same property described in deed from J. R. Thompson to the State Highway Department of Georgia in deed executed March 3, 1962 and recorded in deed book 1654, folio 23, DeKalb County records.; Whereas, the above described property was acquired from J. R. Thompson for a consideration of two thousand and no/100 ($2,000.00) dollars paid by the State Highway Department of Georgia; and Whereas, said described property was purchased for a State Highway maintenance barn site; and Whereas, the DeKalb County Planning Commission has denied an application by the State Highway Department of Georgia for a conditional use permit to erect a maintenance barn on said property, so that said property is now surplus and neither needed by nor useful to the State Highway Department of Georgia; and Whereas, J. R. Thompson, the grantor of said property to the State Highway Department of Georgia, desires to repurchase said property at the price paid to him by the State Highway Department of Georgia of two thousand and no/100 ($2,000.00) dollars. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to convey, by deed or other written instrument of conveyance, to J. R. Thompson, at and for the consideration of two thousand and no/100 ($2,000.00) dollars, to be paid in cash, all of the right, title and interest which the State of Georgia and the State Highway Department of Georgia has or may have in and to all of said tract or parcel of real property. Be it further resolved that an amount equal to the

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proceeds of the sale of said described real property be made available to the State Highway Department of Georgia, to replace the funds expended for the acquisition of said described real property. Approved April 9, 1963. EXCHANGE OF LANDS IN FULTON COUNTY AUTHORIZED. No. 59 (House Resolution No. 109-267). A Resolution. Authorizing the transfer of certain real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. Whereas, the State of Georgia is the owner, by virtue of a deed vesting title in the State Highway Department of Georgia of certain real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and Whereas, said real property is fully described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 52 of the 14th land district of Fulton County, Georgia, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is one hundred eight and three tenths (108.3) feet northwest of and opposite station 39546.8 on the survey center line of Georgia highway project I 401-2 (8); running thence northeasterly along a straight line which is established by said point opposite said station 39546.8 and a point one hundred sixteen and three tenths (116.3) feet northwest of and opposite station 39670.7 on said survey center line to a point opposite station 39616.7; thence southwesterly along a straight line, which is twelve (12) feet northwest of and parallel to a line which is established by a point

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one hundred fifteen and three tenths (115.3) feet northwest of and opposite station 39641.8 and a point fifty-nine and ninety-five hundredths (59.95) feet northwest of and opposite station 39547.5, sixty-nine and five hundredths (69.05) feet to a line which is eight (8) feet northeast of and parallel to the outside rail of a spur of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company; thence northwesterly along said latter parallel line to a point; thence northwesterly along a straight line seven and five tenths (7.5) feet back to the point of beginning.; and Whereas, said described real property was acquired as right of way for project I 401-2 (8) Fulton County, and is not needed for said project and is surplus property and neither needed by nor useful to the State Highway Department of Georgia; and Whereas, said described property lies adjacent to property of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, in said county; and Whereas, the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company is the owner of certain real property which is necessary for the reconstruction of project I 401-2 (8), fully described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 52 of the 14th land district of Fulton County, Georgia, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the existing south right of way line of Decatur Street with a straight line which is established by a point one hundred sixteen and seven tenths (116.7) feet northwest of and opposite station 39693.8 on the survey center line of Georgia highway project I 401-2 (8) and a point one hundred eight and three tenths (108.3) feet northwest of and opposite project survey center line station 39546.8, said intersection being at said point opposite said station 39693.8; running thence southwesterly along said established straight line to a point which is one hundred twelve and nine tenths (112.9) feet northwest of and

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opposite station 39616.7; thence northeasterly along a straight line twenty-three (23) feet to a line which is twelve (12) feet northwest of and parallel to said aforementioned established straight line; thence northeasterly along said parallel line forty and one tenth (40.1) feet to the intersection of said existing south right of way line at a point which is one hundred twenty-eight and five tenths (128.5) feet northwest of and opposite station 39681; thence easterly along said existing south right of way line sixteen and one tenth (16.1) feet back to the point of beginning, which parcel of land is owned by Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and is included among other property leased by said Georgia Railroad and Banking Company to Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and Louisville Nashville Railroad Company.; and Whereas, the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and its lessees, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and Louisville Nashville Railroad Company, are willing to convey the said last described real property to the State Highway Department of Georgia in exchange for the real property first described herein. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to convey, by deed or other written instrument of conveyance, to the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, all of the right, title and interest which the State of Georgia and the State Highway Department of Georgia has or may have in and to said real property first above described, subject to and upon the execution by Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and said lessees, of a deed conveying to the State Highway Department of Georgia a full and unencumbered fee simple title to said real property last above described, and delivery of same to the State Highway Department of Georgia. Approved April 9, 1963.

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CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION. No. 60 (House Resolution No. 137-355). A Resolution. Creating the Constitution Revision Commission; and for other purposes. Whereas, in 1945 the people of Georgia raitfied a new Constitution for this State; and Whereas, while purporting to be a fundamental charter of Government, said Constitution has proven, because of minute detail and needless specificity, to be more in the nature of a municipal code of laws, necessitating an inordinate number of local and general amendments each year; and Whereas, since 1945, said Constitution has been amended 381 times, of which 327 were local in nature; and Whereas, it is meet and proper that the Supreme Law of the State embrace only those fundamental principles of liberty and justice which lie at the base of all civil and political institutions, and guarantee inviolate the basic concepts of freedom and governmental organization, leaving to legislation and ordinances those ephemeral matters of detail and implementation; and Whereas, the present Constitution not only renders too difficult of change those matters more properly defined by statute, but also serves to debilitate the state and its political subdivisions, thereby rendering the state unable to assume its full measure of responsibility, to the corresponding detriment and diminution of State's Rights; and Whereas, the great principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion and all other guaranties of the Bill of Rights can best be preserved under a federal system of indestructible states possessed of sufficient powers to solve their own internal problems;

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Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that there is hereby created the Constitution Revision Commission. The Commission shall be composed of twenty-eight members as follows: Created, members. The Governor or his designated representative. The Lieutenant Governor. The Speaker of the House of Representatives The Attorney General. The Secretary of State. The Legislative Counsel. The State Budget Officer. Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker; provided, however, one of the members so appointed shall be a Representative from a county having a population of less than 10,000. Two members of the Senate to be appointed by the President. and the following to be appointed by the Governor: One Justice of the Supreme Court. One Superior Court Judge. One Solicitor-General. Two members of the Georgia Bar Association. Two members of the Association of County Commissioners, one representing counties having a population of less than 10,000 and one representing counties having a population of 10,000 or more. Two members of the Georgia Municipal Association, one representing municipalities having a population of

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less than 10,000 and one representing municipalities having a population of 10,000 or more. One elected County official. One citizen of the State known for his interest in education. One citizen of the State known for his interest in agriculture. One citizen of the State known for his interest in labor. One citizen of the State known for his interest in business and industry. One citizen of the State representing the newspapers of this State. One citizen of the State representing the radio and television industry of the State. The members of the Commission who are to be appointed shall be appointed within sixty days after the approval of this Resolution by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law. Any member of the Commission appointed by virtue of his position or membership in any organization, upon ceasing to occupy such position or ceasing to hold membership in such organization, shall no longer serve as a member of the Commission, unless the organization recommends that such person continue as a member or unless the Governor determines that such person shall continue as a member, and a successor member shall be appointed in the same manner and by the same person as in the case of the original appointment. Other vacancies occurring from any cause shall be filled in like manner. The Governor shall be Chairman of the Commission and shall preside at meetings thereof. In the absence of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall preside. In the absence of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor,

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the Speaker of the House shall preside. The Commission shall meet within forty-five days after all members have been appointed for the purposes of organizing, electing such other officers as it deems advisable, and adopting procedures for its operation. The date of the organizational meeting shall be fixed by the Chairman who shall give ample notice to the members as to the date, time, and place of such meeting. Future meetings shall be held upon call of the Chairman and under such other procedures as may be adopted by the Commission. The Commission, at its organizational meeting, shall determine a quorum. In the absence of the Governor, his designated representative shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Commission and to vote. The Governor is authorized to appoint committees from the members of the Commission to perform such duties as he shall determine. The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of the Constitution and related matters with reference to a revision thereof, and shall revise the present Constitution, either by amendments thereto, a new Constitution, or in such other manner as the Commission shall decide. The Commission shall compare the Georgia Constitution with the Constitutions of other States with particular emphasis on seeking a determination as to the procedure followed in other states in holding Constitutional amendments to a minimum number. The Commission and Committees are hereby authorized to hold hearings at such times and places and in such manner as the Commission and Committees shall decide. Upon completion of its work, the Commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, which report shall be accompanied by proposed legislation. The Commission shall provide for the recording and publication of all or part of its proceedings. In order that the duties of the Commission may be performed more efficiently, the Chairman, with the advice and consent of the Commission, is hereby authorized to employ clerical, professional, legal, and other personnel as shall be deemed necessary and fix the compensation therefor. The Commission shall be assigned suitable quarters in the State Capitol or elsewhere, and is hereby

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authorized to expend such funds as may be required to perform its duties hereunder. The Commission is hereby authorized to procure materials, supplies, and equipment for carrying out the purposes of this Resolution. Duties, report. The Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Justice of the Supreme Court, the Superior Court Judge, the Legislative Counsel, and the State Budget Officer, shall receive no compensation or per diem for their services but shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in carrying out their duties hereunder. All such officials shall be reimbursed from the same funds from which they are otherwise compensated. The other members of the Commission shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The other members of the Commission shall receive the above from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Brach of the Government and from any other appropriations or available funds. All funds, except as provided herein, which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government and from any other appropriations or available funds. No expenditure will be made in any one fiscal year in excess of $75,000, or prorata for less than a fiscal year. Compensation. The Commission is hereby authorized to make and distribute reports from time to time relative to the progress of its work, but shall complete its work and submit its final report on or before December 1, 1965, on which date the Commission shall stand abolished. Final report. The findings and recommendations and any report of the proceedings of the Commission shall be filed with each House of the General Assembly and a copy furnished to each Member of the General Assembly. Any proposed revision, or any amendment to the existing Constitution, shall only be proposed and submitted to the people after having been agreed to by two-thirds of the members

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elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly. Approved April 9, 1963. STATE LEASED PROPERTIES STUDY COMMITTEE. No. 61 (House Resolution No. 138-379). A Resolution. Creating the State Leased Properties Study Committee; and for other purposes. Whereas, by Executive Order the Governor has directed all state offices, departments, commissions, administrations, authorities, boards, bureaus, independent establishments, or agencies to make or cause to be made a complete inventory of all the public property in their charge and to file a copy of an inventory on each parcel of real estate in their charge in the office of the Secretary of State; and Whereas, said Executive Order further provides that each parcel of real estate presently under lease shall be listed on a separate card with a complete legal description of the property under lease, the name of the lessee, the date and expiration date of the lease, and the consideration or annual payment therefor; and Whereas, the Governor has recommended that the General Assembly create a committee for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive study of all real estate owned by the State presently leased to persons other than state agencies, in order that the members of the General Assembly and the public might be apprised of the present status of all leased properties owned by the State; and Whereas, the General Assembly believes that such a study would be useful in the public interest and in the administration of the affairs of State;

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Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that there is hereby created a Committee to be known as the State Leased Properties Study Committee, to be composed of five members, three of whom shall be members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker of the House and two of whom shall be members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The Committee shall make a comprehensive and exhaustive study of each and every parcel of real property leased by the State or any department or agency thereof, excluding authorities, to any other person other than a state agency, and to develop facts pertinent to the ascertainment of the value of each of said properties under lease to any other person, firm or corporation. The Committee shall also make such recommendations as it deems desirable relating to the procedures for accomplishing a leasing of said properties or renewals of existing leases of said properties. The Committee shall include in its report such other information, findings, conclusions and recommendations relative to the subject matter of its study as it deems advisable. All the members of the Committee shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after the approval of this resolution by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law. The members shall meet within thirty (30) days after all members have been appointed, and shall organize and elect a chairman, a secretary and such other officers as may be deemed advisable by the Committee. In order more efficiently to perform its duties, the Committee is hereby authorized to employ clerical, technical and other personnel and fix the compensation therefor. The Committee shall make its report on or before December 1, 1963, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished. A copy of the report shall be distributed to the Governor, members of the General Assembly, the press and such other persons as deemed advisable by the Committee. The Committee shall be authorized to meet for a total of 20 days. However, upon request of the Governor and the approval of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, such additional time as will allow the Committee to complete the purposes of this Resolution shall be authorized. The members of the Committee shall receive

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the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the purposes herein shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of the government. Created, members, duties. Approved April 9, 1963. CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN HARALSON COUNTY TO BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARALSON COUNTY. No. 62 (House Resolution No. 145-405). A Resolution. To authorize conveyance of certain property in Buchanan, Haralson County, Georgia, to the board of education of Haralson County; and for other purposes. Whereas, by deeds dated May 27, 1950 and September 16, 1950, the hereinafter described property was acquired by the State of Georgia for use as a State Farmers Market, and Whereas, said property is not now being used for such purpose and no future use of said property is feasible, and such property is surplus as to the needs of the State; and Whereas, the board of education of Haralson County desires the use of said property and such property can best be used by said Board, Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, for and in behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to convey to the board of education of Haralson County, for a consideration of $500.00, the hereinafter described property, to wit:

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All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Buchanan, Georgia in the 7th district and 5th section of said county in land lot number 48 and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake at the western edge of the right of way of the Central of Georgia Railway and 100 feet South of Carrollton Street running thence west 100 feet to another iron stake located at a point where the property of Miss Ina Strickland begins; thence south along the eastern boundary of said property 100 feet to an alley which runs east and west just north of Cluett-Peabody and Co.; thence east 100 feet to the right of way of the Central of Georgia Railway; thence along said right of way 100 feet to the point of beginning. This is a part of the same property described in a deed from Haralson County to C. P. Massey and in a deed from E. B. Bullard (F. R. Bullard) to Haralson County and recorded in deed book Y page 53, in clerk's office of superior court, Haralson County, Georgia. being the same property conveyed by deeds from C. P. Massey to Tom Linder, Commissioner of Agriculture, and his successors in office, dated May 27, 1950, recorded in deed book 76, page 406, and September 16, 1950, recorded in deed book 76, page 497, in the office of the clerk of superior court, Haralson County, Georgia. Approved April 9, 1963.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AUTHORIZED TO WRITE OFF DESIGNATED UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. No. 64 (House Resolution No. 158-429). A Resolution. To authorize the Department of Public Health to write off uncollectible accounts; and for other purposes. Whereas, certain accounts receivable of the Milledgeville State Hospital have been carried in the Auditor's Report for several years; and Whereas, the Georgia Department of Public Health has made every effort to collect these accounts but such efforts have been unsuccessful; and Whereas, it is the opinion of the Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health and of the Attorney General of the State of Georgia that these unpaid accounts receivable of Milledgeville State Hospital are uncollectible; and Whereas, such accounts are as follows: Dr. J. K. FassellFormer employee, telephone charge received in business office after termination of services $ 1.13 Morris E. MartinEmployeefailed to return from leave of absence 9.50 Bessie M. MooreFormer employeeamount of salary check after discharge insufficient to complete payment (medical expenses) 38.39 James L. SimmonsFormer employeeinducted into Army 1943 (medical expenses) 16.18 Total due from former employees $ 65.20 C. C. Cato Nursery 57.20 $122.40

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Now, therefore, it be resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Georgia Department of Public Health is hereby authorized to write off these uncollectible accounts and the State Auditor is hereby directed to indicate that such accounts have been written off and is directed to no longer carry them in future Audits. Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Director of the Department of Public Health, the State Auditor and the State Budget Officer. Approved April 9, 1963. CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS TO COLONIAL PIPELINE COMPANY (FLOYD COUNTY AND BARROW COUNTY). No. 65 (House Resolution No. 159-429). A Resolution. Authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the Colonial Pipeline Company, a Delaware Corporation, an easement for right-of-way purposes for a petroleum products pipeline in Floyd County, Georgia, being a part of the lands of the Battey State Hospital farms, and an easement for right-of-way purposes for a petroleum products pipeline in Barrow County, Georgia, being a part of the lands of the Fort Yargo State Park, to provide for the consideration for such easements; and for other purposes. Whereas, Colonial Pipeline Company, a Delaware Corporation, is engaged in constructing a twelve inch petroleum products pipeline within the State of Georgia, and a portion of such pipeline is through and across certain lands of the Battey State Hospital farms, north of Rome, in Floyd County, Georgia, and another portion is through

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and across certain lands of the Fort Yargo State Park, south of Winder, in Barrow County, Georgia; and Whereas, the proposed Battey State Hospital route calls for a permanent easement one hundred sixty-two rods long and thirty feet in width across the lands of the State, and the proposed Fort Yargo route calls for a permanent easement six thousand three hundred eighty-five feet long and forty feet in width, the Battey State Hospital easement being across the same property conveyed to the Department of Public Health, State of Georgia, by a deed dated June 25, 1946, recorded in deed book 199, page 149, Floyd County records and the Fort Yargo easement being across the tracts of land described as follows: Parcel No. 1. Beginning at a point, said point being north 24 degrees 00 east 843 feet from a rock on the southwest corner of said tract, thence south 48 degrees 18[UNK]east 80 feet, thence south 47 degrees 53[UNK] east 530 feet, thence south 53 degrees 14[UNK] east 315 feet, thence north 83 degrees 11[UNK] east 1149 feet to a point on the east line of said parcel of land, and being the point of exit thereof: said point lying north 7 degrees 45[UNK] west 417.10 feet from a stone marking the southeast corner of parcel no. 1, also being the southwest corner of Mrs. G. W. Fuller property. Parcel No. 2. Beginning at a point, said point being north 6 degrees 30[UNK] east 553.8 feet from rock on south side of McDaniel Fuller Road, thence north 82 degrees 56[UNK] east 1777 feet, thence north 83 degrees 39[UNK] east 1728 feet, thence north 82 degrees 30[UNK] east 234 feet to a point on the east line of said parcel of land and being the point of exit thereof. Said point being north 49 degrees 15[UNK] west 338.2 feet from a rock in the west limits of State Highway No. 11 and 53; and Whereas, a survey has been made of the proposed easements and rights-of-way on September 1, 1962, and presented to the State of Georgia, and there are no objections thereto; and

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Whereas, under the provisions of an Act approved February 26, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1662), it is declared as being in the public interest that corporations engaged in constructing, running, or operating pipelines in this State for the transportation of petroleum products shall have the right to traverse with pipelines any property owned by the State or any subdivision thereof; and Whereas, the construction of such pipeline would be a benefit to the State of Georgia; and Whereas, Colonial Pipeline Company is willing to pay to the State of Georgia two thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight ($2,898.00) dollars for said Battey State Hospital easement and right-of-way, and has previously paid to the Department of State Parks the sum of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars for the Fort Yargo easement, and these are fair and reasonable considerations for the granting of such easements and rights-of-way; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to convey to the Colonial Pipeline Company, its successors and assigns, easements for petroleum pipeline rights-of-way as hereinbefore described, across, through and under the property and tracts of land of the State of Georgia as particularly described in this Resolution, however, the said easement shall contain provisions reserving to the State of Georgia, its successors and assigns, such rights and privileges in said property and tracts of land as may be used and enjoyed, without interferring with or abridging the rights contained in the easements conveyed to Colonial Pipeline Company. Be it further resolved that upon ascertaining that the sum of twelve thousand eight hundred ninety-eight ($12,898.00) dollars has been paid into State Treasury by the Colonial Pipeline Company as set forth in this Resolution, the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver said easements and

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other written instruments that may be necessary for said petroleum pipeline rights-of-way purposes and said easements and other instruments shall be in such form as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and originate record chain of title to the easements herein authorized. Be it further resolved that it is hereby recommended to the Budget Bureau of the State of Georgia that the sum of $1,358.00 be made available to the Department of Public Health for the purpose of restoring the Battey State Hospital property to its original condition as said property was situated prior to the construction of the petroleum products pipeline across said property. Approved April 9, 1963. TRAVEL EXPENSES OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES. No. 67 (House Resolution No. 167-477). A Resolution. To be entitled a Resolution to amend a Resolution providing that the judges of the superior courts of this State shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the compensation now provided by law, reimbursement of traveling expenses incurred when attending any court in his Judicial Circuit other than the court of the county of the residence of such judge, or when any judge is required to be in any county in his circuit other than the county of his residence in the discharge of any judicial duty or function, required by law, pertaining to the superior court of such county, approved February 18, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 1199), so as to change the amount allowed for transportation to and from a county outside the residence of such judge, if same is by privately-owned motor vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. A Resolution providing that the judges of the superior courts of this State shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the compensation now provided by law, reimbursement of traveling expenses incurred when attending any court in his Judicial Circuit other than the court of the county of the residence of such judge, or when any judge is required to be in any county in his circuit other than the county of his residence in the discharge of any judicial duty or function, required by law, pertaining to the Superior Court of such county, approved February 18, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 1199), is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following language: 1. Five cents per mile shall be allowed for transportation to and from a county outside of the residence of such judge, if same is by privately-owned motor vehicle. and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: 1. For transportation to and from a county outside of the residence of such judge, if the same is by privately-owned motor vehicle, such judge shall receive and be paid a travel expense allowance for each mile traveled in the same amount as is now or may hereafter be paid and received by the officers, officials and employees of the various departments, institutions, boards, bureaus and agencies of the State of Georgia. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN FLOYD COUNTY TO OOSTANOULA (OR POPES) CHURCH. No. 68 (House Resolution No. 187-542). A Resolution. Transferring certain State property located in Floyd County, Georgia, to the trustees of the cemetery of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church; and for other purposes. Whereas, the State is the owner of the Battey State Hospital Farm; and Whereas, the trustees of the cemetery of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church desire to obtain title to a tract or parcel of land which is a part of said farm; and Whereas, the said tract or parcel of land is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in lots 11 and 12 of the 23rd district of the 3rd section of Floyd County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point where the southeasterly side of State Farm Road intersects the northwesterly side of Bells Ferry Road; running thence south 46 degrees west along the southeasterly side of State Farm Road a distance of 660 feet to a point where said Road intersects the east line of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property; thence south along the east line of said Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property 78 feet to a point, the same being the southeast corner of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property; thence east along the south line of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property a distance of 210 feet to a point, the same being the southwest corner of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property located on the northwest side of State Farm Road; thence south 27 degrees east 250 feet to a point; thence north 62 degrees east 200 feet to a point; thence north

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46 degrees east 310 feet to a point marked by a stake; thence north 20 degrees east 480 feet to the intersection of the northwest side of Bells Ferry Road and the southeast side of State Farm Road and the point of beginning. Said tract or parcel of land containing 3.22 acres.; and Whereas, approximately 1.3 acres of said tract or parcel of said land is now occupied by the cemetery of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church; and Whereas, 67 acres of said land lies to the southwest of said cemetery and 1.25 acres of said land lies to the northeast of said cemetery; and Whereas, the land herein described is not needed in any way whatsoever for the Battey State Hospital Farm or for any other State purposes except that portion through which State Farm Road is located; and Whereas, State Farm Road runs through a portion of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church property and the cemetery property and the trustees of said cemetery are willing and authorized to execute whatever instruments that may be necessary in order not to interfere with that portion of said tract or parcel of land through which State Farm Road is located and situated; and Whereas, it is the finding of the General Assembly of Georgia that the tract or parcel of land described herein is surplus and is not needed for State purposes; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to grant, bargain, sell and convey to the trustees of the cemetery of Oostanoula (or Popes) Church, their successors and assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars, all of the rights, titles and interests the State of Georgia has in the tract or parcel of land described in this Resolution. However, the deed or other instruments executed by the

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Governor shall contain provisions reserving to the State of Georgia, its successors and assigns such rights and privileges in said tract or parcel of land as may be needed to insure that State Farm Road will remain as it is presently located and situated through said tract or parcel of land until said road is officially closed or otherwise abandoned. Be it further resolved that upon ascertaining that the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars has been paid into the State Treasury by the trustees of the cemetery of the Oostanoula (or Popes) Church, their successors and assigns, as set forth in this Resolution, the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is hereby further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver deeds and other written instruments that may be necessary and in such form that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and originate or continue record chain of title to the tract or parcel of land herein described. Plat attached to Enrolled Resolution. Approved April 9, 1963. AID TO COUNTIES FOR PROPERTY VALUATION PROGRAMS, ETC. Code 92-3702, 92-3706 Amended. No. 331 (House Bill No. 7). An Act to authorize State loans or grants to counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; to remove the millage limits prescribed in Code sections 92-3702 and 92-3706 for defraying the cost of tax evaluation and equalization programs or repayment of amounts loaned for such purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The State Revenue Commissioner is hereby authorized, as hereinafter provided in this Act, to make loans to counties or, if sufficient funds are not available for loans, to contract with counties for the payment hereinafter specified, as an aid to the counties in financing or defraying the costs of employing persons, firms or corporations to assist county boards of tax assessors in carrying out programs reasonably designed to survey and evaluate all, or substantially all, of the property within a county's boundaries, and to equalize the assessments on said property. The State Revenue Commissioner is further authorized to promulgate such rules, regulations and instructions as he deems necessary to the purposes and administration of this Act, provided, however, that the governing authority of each county shall have the exclusive right to determine with whom they shall contract or employ to carry out such program. Aid to counties. Section 2. Upon application of the governing authority of a county for aid under this Act and the submission of a valuation and equalization program, the Commissioner shall determine whether such program complies with the rules, regulations and instructions promulgated pursuant to this Act and upon such compliance being shown, he shall be authorized, to the extent of funds available for loans to counties from funds appropriated and available for the purpose, to contract with the governing authority of said county for a loan from the State to pay a part, or all, of the cost of such program and the repayment of the amount. Said contract shall provide for the repayment of said amount, without interest, in five equal annual installments, the first to be due on December 31st of the first calendar year for which a property tax digest is prepared following the final payment by the State Revenue Commissioner under the terms of said contract, and one of the remaining annual installments be due on December 31st of each calendar year thereafter for four years. Said contract shall also provide that whenever any annual installment is in default, the State Revenue Commissioner shall have an irrevocable power of attorney from said governing authority to direct

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the State Treasurer to pay over to him, as State Revenue Commissioner, all funds otherwise due to said county, or its governing authority, under the Act approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 316) or under any other appropriation of the General Assembly for grants to counties for aid in county road construction or maintenance, or both, until such default has been paid. The State Treasurer is hereby required to give effect to such direction notwithstanding any other provision of law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained hereinabove, the State Revenue Commissioner shall not make loans to any one county in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000.00) dollars. Procedure, amount. Section 3. In the event that the State Revenue Commissioner shall determine that insufficient funds are available under the provisions of section 2 of this Act to meet the needs of any county in financing a qualified program (subject to the maximum limit of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), and in the further event that the governing authority of a county applying and submitting a qualified program shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that sufficient additional funds can be obtained from other sources to satisfactorily complete the program, the State Revenue Commissioner is authorized, from funds appropriated and available for the purpose, to contract with the governing authority of such county for the payment by the State of ten (10%) percent of the cost of such qualified program, which amount shall not be repaid; provided, however, that the amount to be paid by the State on behalf of any one county under any such contract shall not exceed ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars. The Commissioner shall be further authorized to direct that any such payment by the State be made in a single installment or two installments twelve months apart. Grants. Section 4. The limitations on the millage levy prescribed in Code sections 92-3702 and 92-3706 shall not apply to any levy which a county governing authority may make for purposes of defraying the cost of a program contemplated hereunder or of repaying to the State or any commercial lender amounts advanced for the purposes contained in this Act. Code 92-3702, 92-3706 limited.

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Section 5. An Act approved February 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 107 et seq.), relating to State aid to counties in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization program is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1961 Act repealed. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. STATE OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITYBONDS. No. 332 (House Bill No. 8). An Act to amend an Act known as the State Office Building Authority Act, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, January-February p. 355), an Act approved April 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 587), and an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 660), so as to increase the amount for which revenue bonds may be issued; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the State Office Building Authority Act, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, January-February, p. 355), an Act approved April 7, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 587), and an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 660), is hereby amended by striking from section 5 the symbol and figures $19,000,000 and substituting in lieu thereof the symbol and figures $24,000,000, so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: Section 5. The Authority, or any Authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties and liabilities vested in the Authority created hereby,

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shall have power and is hereby authorized at one time, or from time to time, to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds, in the sum not to exceed $24,000,000 outstanding at any one time of the Authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as herein defined of any one or combination of projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund herein provided for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at the lowest obtainable rate, payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the Authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the Authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. STATE HIGHWAY BOARDPROCEDURES RELATING TO EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. No. 334 (House Bill No. 42). An Act to amend an Act relating to the State Highway Board, approved February 2, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 131), and an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1109), so as to change the procedures relating to expenditures of funds by the Highway Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act relating to the State Highway Board, approved February 2, 1950, (Ga. L. 1950, p. 62), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L.

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1951, p. 131), and an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1109), is hereby amended by adding at the end of the 11th paragraph of section 8 the following: Driveways and parking areas of hospitals constructed with the assistance of financial grants from the Federal Government, authorized by Title VI of the Public Health Act, as amended, may be the subject of expenditures of State Highway Department funds under such conditions as the Board may provide. so that when so amended, the 11th paragraph of section 8 shall read as follows: After the necessary funds have been set aside for operating the State Highway Department, for maintaining, improving and reconstructing State highway system roads and bridges, for paying the grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance as provided by law authorizing the State Treasurer to make such grants, for matching Federal aid apportionments to the State of Georgia for the planning, surveying, constructing, reconstructing, paving and improving of Federal aid roads and bridges in full, and for any emergencies or unusual situations, the remaining available State Highway funds (and in no event shall said sum be less than fifteen (15) percent of the total of all State Highway funds) shall be used as follows: at least one-third shall be used for planning, surveying, construction, improving, paving and completing rural roads and bridges not on the State highway system; at least one-third shall be used for planning, surveying, construction, and paving unpaved roads and bridges on the State highway system; and the remaining one-third shall be used in the manner prescribed by the State Highway Board of Georgia for the planning, surveying, construction, reconstruction, paving and improving of the roads and bridges of the State of Georgia most in need of such work. Provided only that no State Highway funds shall be expended for the construction, paving or improvement of private driveways, roads and bridges that are not used by the public or that have been abandoned, nor on roads or bridges in municipalities unless such roads are a part of the State

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highway system or are a part of the urban, primary or secondary Federal aid system or are a part of a county road system which is maintained by the county and extends from within the limits of the municipality concerned out into the county itself. Other municipal streets, driveways and parking areas located upon the property of and serving public schools or colleges of the University system, or bridges in municipalities, regardless of population or by whom maintained, may be the subject of expenditure of State Highway Department funds under such conditions as the Board may provide. Driveways and parking areas of hospitals constructed with the assistance of financial grants from the Federal Government, authorized by Title VI of the Public Health Act, as amended, may be the subject of expenditures of State Highway Department funds under such conditions as the Board may provide. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. PER DIEM OF STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS. No. 336 (House Bill No. 52). An Act to amend an Act establishing a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 294), as amended, so as to provide for a change in the per diem expense allowance for members of said board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 294), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from section 7 therein the words and

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figure $10 per diem and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure $20 per diem, so that when so amended section 7 shall read as follows: Section 7. That each member of the Board shall receive the sum of $20 per diem when actually attending to the work of the Board or of any of its committees, and for the time spent in necessary travel; and in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for actual traveling, hotel, and other expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. MUNICIPALITIESRESIDENCY IN TERRITORY ANNEXED TO MUNICIPALITIES TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. No. 337 (House Bill No. 54). An Act to provide that a prior period of residency in a territory afterwards annexed to a municipality shall be deemed residence within the municipality for the purpose of qualifying a person to hold office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Whenever the charter of any incorporated municipality provides for a prior period of residency in such municipality as a qualification for the election or appointment of any person to any office or position in the municipal government, residence in territory afterwards annexed to such municipality shall be deemed residence within the municipality for the purpose of computing the period of residence to make one eligible to hold such office or position.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. BUDGET ACTAMENDED. Code 40-403, 40-406 Amended. No. 338 (House Bill No. 64). An Act to amend Code Chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, as amended by an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 17), so as to authorize the Governor to delegate powers, duties and authority; to remove the provisions relating to budget classes in the General Appropriations Act; to remove the provisions requiring a certificate of the State Auditor and the State Treasurer as to the accuracy of statements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 40-4, relating to the Budget Bureau, as amended by an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 17), is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection 3 of Code section 40-403 following: The Governor is hereby authorized to delegate to the State Budget Officer, such of his powers, duties and authority under this Chapter as he deems advisable, and he shall have the right to retract any such delegation at any time., so that when so amended subsection 3 of Code section 40-403 shall read as follows: 3. The administrative head of the Budget Bureau shall be the State Budget Officer, appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure. The State Budget Officer is hereby authorized to employ such other professional, technical and clerical personnel as he may deem necessary to carry out the duties prescribed in this Chapter. The employees of the

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Budget Bureau shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board as may now or hereinafter be established under the Merit System Act or any amendments thereof. The Budget Bureau shall pay its pro rata share of the administrative cost of operating the Merit System of Personnel Administration in the manner prescribed in the Merit System Act, or any amendments thereof. The Governor is hereby authorized to delegate to the State Budget Officer, such of his powers, duties and authority under this Chapter as he deems advisable, and he shall have the right to retract any such delegation at any time. Code 40-403 amended. Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking subsection 7 of Code section 40-406 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 7 to read as follows: 7. A draft of a proposed General Appropriations Act or Acts embodying the Governor's Budget Report and recommendations for appropriations for each of the next two ensuing fiscal years, and drafts of such revenue and other Acts as may be recommended for putting into effect the proposed financial plan. The recommended appropriation for each budget unit shall be specified in a separate section of the Appropriations Act. The total amount of appropriations recommended shall not exceed the cash resources available to meet expenditures under such appropriations. Code 40-406 amended. Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking subsection 9 of Code section 40-406 which reads as follows: 9. A certificate of the State Auditor and the State Treasurer as to the accuracy of the statements of financial condition, of the previous income and receipts, and of expenditures and disbursements., in its entirety. Section repealed. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MINIMUM FOUNDATION PROGRAM OF EDUCATION IN GEORGIAMETHOD OF CALCULATING FINANCIAL ABILITY OF LOCAL UNITS. No. 339 (House Bill No. 76). An Act to amend an Act creating the Minimum Foundation Program of Education in Georgia, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1406), as amended, particularly by an Act approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 206), and by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 651), by amending subparagraphs (b) and (c) of section 13 of said Act, relating to calculation of financial ability of local units of administration to support the minimum foundation program, so as to change the method of calculating financial ability of local units of administration; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That section 13 of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1406), as amended, particularly by an Act approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 206), and by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 651), relating to calculation of financial ability of local units of administration to support the minimum foundation program, be and the same is hereby amended by striking subparagraph (b) of section 13 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (b) to section 13, to read as follows: (b) The extent to which the estimated cost of the statewide minimum foundation program for each fiscal year is to be paid by local funds shall be determined as follows. That portion of the estimated cost of the statewide minimum foundation program for the fiscal year as represented by the estimated cost of salaries of all teachers, supervisory and administrative personnel, cost of maintenance, operation and sick leave, and cost of pupil transportation, shall be shared, commencing with the fiscal year beginning

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July 1, 1963, on a basis of eighty-five percent (85%) State funds and fifteen percent (15%) local funds. Percentages, etc. Section 2. That section 13 of said Act, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking the first sentence of subparagraph (c) of section 13 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new first sentence to subparagraph (c) of section 13 to read as follows: Multiply the economic index for each county in the State as derived in accordance with section 13 (a) of this Act by the amount of the estimated cost of the statewide minimum foundation program for the fiscal year to be paid by local funds as determined in accordance with section 13 (b) of this Act. so that section 13 (c) of said Act when amended shall read as follows: Multiply the economic index for each county in the State as derived in accordance with section 13 (a) of this Act by the amount of the estimated cost of the statewide minimum foundation program for the fiscal year to be paid by local funds as determined in accordance with section 13 (b) of this Act. The sum obtained by this multiplication shall constitute the local financial ability of a county to support the foundation program financial needs of the county. In those counties of the State which have independent school systems within the boundaries of the county, the local financial ability of the several local units of administration within a county shall be determined by multiplying the per cent that the school tax digest of the local unit of administration is of the total school tax digest of all local units of administration in the county by the total local financial ability of the county to support the foundation program financial needs of the county: Provided, that the school tax digest of each independent school system shall be 133[UNK] per cent. of the county tax digest of all property located within the territory of the independent school system. In determining the local financial ability of the counties of Fulton and DeKalb the economic index for the two

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counties shall be combined so long as the boundaries of the independent school system of Atlanta fall in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. Method of calculating ability. Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Section 4. If any provision or part of a section be declared unconstitutional, the remaining sections or parts of said Act shall be valid. Severability. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONPOWERS. No. 340 (House Bill No. 100). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to establish a State Board of Education, prescribe the qualifications of the members of said Board, fix their terms of office, define their duties, to provide penalties for the violation of this Act and to repeal certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as follows: Section 32-401, section 32-402, section 32-403, section 32-404, section 32-405, section 32-406 and section 32-407; and for other purposes, approved February 10, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 864), as amended, so as to authorize and empower the State Board of Education to make available educational programs through the medium of educational television; to provide that the State Board of Education shall be authorized and empowered to own, operate, maintain and manage television stations, transmission equipment and all other related equipment and facilities, both audio and video, for the production and transmission of open and closed circuit telecasting; to furnish schedules, consultative services, teacher aids, and to perform all other things necessary in the promulgating, furnishing, producing, transmitting

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and making such courses available; to authorize the State Board of Education to enter into agreements with other agencies, persons, firms or corporations for production and/or transmission of educational television programs; to authorize, empower and designate the State Board of Education as the State agency to receive Federal and other funds for educational purposes at all levels of education, and to use, allot or distribute such funds in accordance with the appropriation or grant thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled An Act to establish a State Board of Education, prescribe the qualifications of the members of said Board, fix their terms of office, define their duties, to provide penalties for the violation of this Act and to repeal certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as follows: Section 32-401, section 32-402, section 32-403, section 32-404, section 32-405, section 32-406 and section 32-407; and for other purposes, approved February 10, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 864), as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as section 3A to read as follows: Section 3A. The State Board of Education is authorized and empowered to make available educational programs through the medium of educational television. The State Board of Education is authorized and empowered to own, operate, maintain and manage television stations, transmission equipment and all other related equipment and facilities, both audio and video, for the production and transmission of open and closed circuit telecasting; to furnish schedules, consultative services, teacher aids, and to perform all other things necessary in promulgating, furnishing, producing, transmitting, and making such programs available; and is authorized to enter into agreements with other agencies, persons, firms or corporations for the production and/or transmission of educational television programs. Powers. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as section 4A to read as follows:

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4A. The State Board of Education is authorized and empowered and is hereby designated the proper State agency to receive all Federal funds, and any other funds, that may be appropriated, granted or otherwise made available to the State for educational television purposes at all levels of education and shall, after receipt of same, use, allot or distribute the same in accordance with the intent, terms, and conditions of such appropriations and grants. Funds. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ACTAMENDED. No. 344 (House Bill No. 149). An Act to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the teachers of this State, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for retirement benefits for the teachers of this State, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (1) of section 7 the following: The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes., Agents, etc. so that when so amended subsection (1) of section 7 shall read as follows:

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(1) The members of the Board of Trustees shall be the trustees of the retirement system, and shall have full power to invest and reinvest such assets, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies in the making and disposing of their investments; and, subject to like terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the trustees shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the assets of the system are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the system. The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Power of Board of Trustees. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. PAYMENT OF WAGES DUE DECEASED EMPLOYEES. Code 66-103 Amended. No. 345 (House Bill No. 156). An Act to amend Code section 66-103, relating to the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors without the necessity of administration upon their estates, as amended by an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 641), so as to place State employees and employees of political subdivisions of the State, employees of an individual and employees of a partnership under provisions of said section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 66-103, relating to the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors without the necessity of administration upon their estates, as amended by an Act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 641), is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 66-103 to read as follows: 66-103 . It shall be lawful upon the death of any person employed by the State or any political subdivision thereof or any railroad company or other corporation or individual or partnership doing business in this State, who may have wages due by said employer, and who shall leave a surviving spouse or minor child or children, to pay all of said wages when they do not exceed $1,000.00 and, in case such wages exceeds $1,000.00 to pay the sum of $1,000.00 thereof to the surviving spouse of such employee; in case there be no surviving spouse, but leaves surviving a minor child or children, said sum shall be paid to the duly qualified Guardian of said minor child or children without any administration upon the estate of said employee, and said funds to the amount of $1,000.00 after the death of said employee shall be exempt from any and all process of garnishment. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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SALE OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES AND PARTS. No. 346 (House Bill No. 173). An Act to regulate the purchase of used motor vehicles and parts therefrom; to define the term motor vehicle; to provide certain exceptions; to provide for the reporting of certain purchases; to provide a penalty for violation of the provisions of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Any person, firm, or corporation who purchases a used motor vehicle or any used part comprising a component part of any motor vehicle for resale shall be required to keep an accurate record of the date purchased, price paid, and the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation from whom said part is purchased. Said information shall be maintained in permanent records for a period of not less than one year and shall be open to inspection by appropriate law enforcement officers. Records. Section 2. For the purposes of this Act, a motor vehicle is defined to be any vehicle, propelled by power other than muscular power, not operated exclusively on tracks. Motor vehicle. Section 3. This Act shall not apply to the purchase of any motor vehicle part which may be removed from a motor vehicle by an individual possessing the ordinary skill and dexterity of an ordinary motor vehicle owner. Intent. Section 4. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall purchase for resale a motor vehicle or used part therefrom which the identification markings or plates have been removed, altered, mutilated, or destroyed shall immediately report said purchase to the sheriff of the county in which such person, firm, or corporation shall conduct their business. Reports. Section 5. The possession of the motor vehicles and parts covered by this Act shall be prima facie evidence that they were purchased for the purpose of resale. Presumption.

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Section 6. Any person, firm or corporation failing to comply with the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Crimes. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. BANKS SUPERIOR COURTTERMS. No. 347 (House Bill No. 174). An Act to provide for the terms of the Superior Court of Banks County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Beginning with the year 1963 the terms of the Superior Court of Banks County shall be on the third Monday in March and on the first Monday in October. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that at the 1963 session of the Georgia General Assembly, legislation will be introduced to change the date of the fall term of Banks County Superior Court from the 2nd Monday in November to the first Monday in October. This is being done at the request of the last session of the Grand Jury. This 6th day of January, 1963. /s/ J. Grover Simmons, Representative Banks County.

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Georgia, Fulton County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, J. Grover Simmons, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Representative from Banks County, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Banks County Journal, Homer, Georgia, which is the official organ of Banks County, on the following dates: Jan. 17, 24, 31, 1963. /s/ J. Grover Simmons, Representative, Banks County. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of February, 1963. /s/ Kathryn Rule, Notary Public. (Seal). Approved April 9, 1963. DENTAL HYGIENISTSEXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION. No. 348 (House Bill No. 176). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to repeal in its entirety, section 84-1009 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, which section sets out the qualifications of dental nurses and dental hygienists, provides for examinations of applicants, provides for the issuing of certificates, and describes the type dental work such persons shall be authorized to do; to provide for the licensing of dental hygienists; to provide for examination of applicants for such licensing; to provide for the qualifications of applicants; to set out the work which said dental hygienists may perform; to provide for annual re-registration fee; to provide that any person who engages in the practice

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of dental hygiene without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide for the exception of certain persons to the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes., approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1192), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 30), and an Act approved February 20, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 53), so as to provide that fees required by the Board of Dental Examiners shall not be refundable; to change the date and fee requirements for registration by dental hygienists; to provide for the suspension of dental hygienist licenses who do not register; to provide for the procedures connected with reinstating such licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled An Act to repeal in its entirety, section 84-1001 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, which section sets out the qualifications of dental nurses and dental hygienists, provides for examinations of applicants, provides for the issuing of certificates, and describes the type dental work such person shall be authorized to do; to provide for the licensing of dental hygienists; to provide for examination of applicants for such licensing; to provide for the qualifications of applicants; to set out the work which said dental hygienists may perform; to provide for annual re-registration fee; to provide that any person who engages in the practice of dental hygiene without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide for the exception of certain persons to the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes., approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1192), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 30), and an Act approved February 20, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 53), is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the second sentence of section 2:, and shall not be refundable, so that when so amended section 2 shall read as follows: Section 2. That no person shall practice as a dental hygienist in the State of Georgia until such person has

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passed a written and clinical examination conducted by the Board of Dental Examiners of Georgia. The fee for such examination shall be $25, which fee shall be paid to the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, and shall not be refundable. The said Board of Dental Examiners shall issue licenses and license certificates as dental hygienists to those persons who have passed said examination in a manner satisfactory to the said board, which license certificate shall be posted and displayed in the place in which said hygienist is employed. Examination fee. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety section 5, relating to annual registration of dental hygienists and fees therefor, and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. That it shall be the duty of all licensed dental hygienists to re-register annually with the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, not later than the first day of October of each year and to pay to said Joint-Secretary an annual registration fee of $3. The license of any person failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be suspended, but may be reinstated any time up to and through the 31st day of December by paying to the Joint-Secretary the sum of $10. Provided, however, that for a period of 12 months after failure to register, a license may be re-instated by payment of a registration fee of $25.00 and the filing of a special application therefor. After this period of 12 months has elapsed a license may be revoked for failure to register and payment of the fee as provided by law. Any license revoked under the terms of this section may be reinstaed only upon an applicant's taking the examination as required by Code section 84-726 and paying the fees prescribed by law therefor. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN STREETS. No. 349 (House Bill No. 177). An Act to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities, approved October 8, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Sept.-Oct. Ex. Sess., p. 33), so as to provide that construction and maintenance of streets and bridges thereon of the incorporated municipalities shall constitute activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this State; to provide for the granting and distribution of funds by the Director of the State Highway Department to incorporated municipalities for street and bridge construction and maintenance; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for administrative rules and regulations by the Director of the State Highway Department to insure that State funds granted and distributed under this Act are expended in accordance with the provisions hereof, and not otherwise; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities approved October 8, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, Sept.-Oct. Ex. Sses., p. 33) is hereby amended by striking section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 1 to read as follows: Section 1. It is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that: (a) The construction and maintenance of streets and bridges thereon of the incorporated municipalities of this State shall be and constitute activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this State; Intent. (b) State funds, including State road funds, made available for grants to municipalities to be disbursed by the Director

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of the State Highway Department shall be granted and distributed to incorporated municipalities in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as section 1A, to read as follows: Section 1A. The Director of the State Highway Department and the governing body of each incorporated municipality receiving a grant of State road funds or other State funds under the provisions of this Act shall, as to such funds granted to such incorporated municipality, be charged with the duty and responsibility of administering this Act. The Director of the State Highway Department shall make such uniform rules and regulations as he may deem appropriate to insure that all state funds granted under this Act are expended in accordance with the provisions hereof, and not otherwise. Such rules and regulations may include provisions for reasonable audits, inspections and reports. Regulations. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of section 2 the words State Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the words Director of the State Highway Department, so that when so amended said first paragraph of section 2 shall read as follows: To the extent that funds are made available by the Budget Authorities pursuant to section 50 (J) of the General Appropriations Act of 1961, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 356), or to the extent funds are made available for this purpose by any future law, the Director of the State Highway Department is authorized and directed to grant said funds to the incorporated municipalities of this State, as defined herein, on the following basis. Funds. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking from lettered paragraph (a) of section 2 the words according to the latest Federal census, and inserting in lieu thereof the words according to the United States decennial census of 1960 or any future such census, so that when so

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amended said lettered paragraph (a) of section 2 shall read as follows: (a) The total sum available at any given time for grants under this Act shall be divided by the total population, according to the United States decennial census of 1960 or any future such census, of all incorporated municipalities, as defined in section 3, to arrive at an initial per capita amount. The population of each such municipality shall be multiplied by the initial per capita amount. When the sum so determined for any such municipality equals less than 5/10,000 of the total sum available for distribution, such municipality shall receive 5/10,000 of such total sum, which amount is hereby designated the minimum grant. Census. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of section 4 the words State Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the word Director so that when so amended said first paragraph of section 4 shall read as follows: Each incorporated municipality, as defined herein, shall submit to the Director a certificate showing the number of regular meetings held within the preceding twelve months by the governing body of the municipality, and stating that taxes or fees were levied within the twelve months preceding such certificate for the operation of the municipal government. Such certificate shall be substantially in the following form: Certificates. Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking from the last paragraph of section 4 the words State Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the word Director, and by striking therefrom the word Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the word Director, so that when so amended said last paragraph of section 4 shall read as follows: The information contained in the certificate shall constitute the basis upon which the Director shall make the distribution of funds under this Act and the Director shall not be liable, either personally or in his official capacity,

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for any false information contained in any such certificate. Any person willfully and knowingly signing a certificate containing false information shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Crimes. Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 5 the words State Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the word Director, so that when so amended said section 5 shall read as follows: Section 5. Not later than thirty days after the effective date of this Act, the certificate provided for hereinbefore shall be filed with the Director. Such certificate shall be the basis upon which payments are made of any funds available under this Act between the effective date of this Act and June 30, 1963. During the month of June, 1963, and during the month of June of each succeeding year, a certificate shall be filed which shall be the basis upon which payments shall be made of funds made available under this Act for the immediately succeeding fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. In the event no certificate is filed within the time limitations specified above, the municipality shall not be entitled to and shall not be paid any funds for the applicable period, and such municipality shall not be included in the formula for determining the amount of the grants as provided in section 2 of this Act. Formula. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. State funds distributed under this Act by the Director, shall be paid to the municipality in the name of the municipal treasurer or other official or officials authorized to receive municipal funds as listed in the certificate required by section 4 of this Act. A separate account of such funds shall be maintained by each municipality. Such funds shall be expended by the municipality for the purposes of construction and maintenance of its streets and bridges and not for any other purpose, and no municipality shall be eligible to receive any distribution

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of funds under this Act in any fiscal year unless such municipality has during such fiscal year established to the satisfaction of the Director that funds distributed to such municipality during the immediately preceding fiscal year have been expended in accordance with the provisions of this Act, or that such funds remain unexpended in said special account. The Director shall withhold distribution of funds to any municipality failing to comply with the provisions of this section. Upon making a finding that a municipality has failed to comply with the provisions of this section the Director shall immediately notify the official executing the certificate required by section 4 of this Act. Funds. Section 9. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as section 6A, to read as follows: Section 6A. Any municipality entitled to receive funds under the provisions of this Act may elect, with the concurrence of the Director, not to receive such in cash, but in the form of construction or maintenance work to be performed by or under the supervision of the State Highway Department of Georgia and upon performance of such construction or maintenance work said funds shall be transferred to the appropriate account of the State Highway Department. Work in lieu of funds. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. GEORGIA RECREATION COMMISSION. No. 350 (House Bill No. 202). An Act to create a Georgia Recreation Commission; to provide for the members of the Commission, their appointments, qualifications, and term of office; to provide for the powers and duties of the Commission; to provide for an Advisory Council for said Commission; to provide for

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an Executive Director for said Commission; to provide for the powers and duties of the Advisory Council and the Executive Director; to define the terms used in this Act; to authorize the Budget Bureau to make funds available to the Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. As used in this Act, Commission shall mean the Georgia Recreation Commission created hereby; Advisory Council or Council shall mean the Advisory Council to the Georgia Recreation Commission created hereby; and Director shall mean the Executive Director of the Georgia Recreation Commission. Definitions. Section 2. There is hereby created the Georgia Recreation Commission which shall consist of ten (10) citizens of the State who shall hold no other State or County office. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor, one from each Congressional District of the State. For initial terms, two members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, two members for a term of two (2) years, two members for a term of three (3) years, two members for a term of four (4) years, and two members for a term of five (5) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years. The members of the Commission shall be eligible to be reappointed. The Governor shall designate one appointee as temporary Chairman until such time as the Commission shall perfect its own organization. The Commission shall elect a permanent Chairman and such other officers as it shall deem necessary. The terms of office of such officers shall be for one (1) year. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual travel and maintenance expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Six (6) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Created, compensation, terms. Section 3. The Commission shall have the following powers:

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(a) To make rules and regulations for the proper administration of its duties; (b) To administer all funds available for the Commission; Powers. (c) To accept any grant of funds made by the United States or any agency thereof for the purposes of carrying out any of its functions; (d) To accept gifts, bequests, devices, and endowments to be used for carrying out the purposes of this Act; (e) To create such advisory committees as in the opinion of the Commission may be deemed necessary; (f) To act either independently or jointly with any State department, commission, board, or institution in order to carry out the Commission's powers and duties; (g) To assist upon request any department, commission, board, agency or officer of the State in rendering recreational services in conformity with their respective authorized powers and duties and to encourage and assist in the coordination of Federal, State, and local recreation activities; (h) To request from the various State Departments and other agencies and authorities of the State and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities, such available information as it may require in its work and all these agencies and authorities shall within a reasonable time furnish such requested available information to the Commission; (i) To make recommendations as to the operation of recreation facilities; (j) To employ an Executive Director who shall be technically qualified for the duties of his position and with adequate experience in the field of recreation and upon his recommendation to employ such other qualified personnel

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as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. The Executive Director shall act as Secretary to the Commission; (k) To do all other things necessary and proper to perform the duties of the Commission to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Commission: (a) To formulate in cooperation with other State agencies, interested organizations, and citizens a comprehensive recreation policy for the State of Georgia; Duties. (b) To study and appraise recreational needs of the State and to assemble and disseminate information relative to recreation; (c) To cooperate in the promotion and organization of local recreational systems or programs for cities, counties, towns, school districts, and other areas of the State, and upon request to advise them in the planning of recreation areas and facilities and to consult with them in the planning and financing of recreational programs; (d) To aid in recruiting, educating, and placing recreation workers and in promoting of recreational institutes and conferences; (e) To help establish and promote recreation standards; (f) To cooperate with State and Federal agencies, commercial and industrial recreational interests, voluntary agencies, and other agencies interested in the promotion of recreational opportunities; (g) To submit an annual report of activities and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly; (h) To do such other things as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this Act.

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Section 5. There is created hereby an Advisory Council of the Georgia Recreation Commission. The Chairman of the Commission with the concurrence of a majority of the members of the Commission shall appoint as members of the Council individuals who by virtue, training, experience, and interest in the field of recreation might be helpful in the advisory functions of the Council. Such appointments shall be for a period of two (2) years, provided that any individuals appointed as members of the Council by reason of their office in any State or local recreation organization shall cease to be a member of the Council when they are at the end of their term of appointment. The total number of members of the Council shall be determined by the Commission, but shall not be less than ten (10). The Council shall perfect its own organization, and shall meet at least twice a year, either on the call of its Chairman or on the call of the Commission. Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, but with approval of the Commission may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Commission. It shall study recreation needs as they may affect the well-being of the people, and especially of children and youth of the State. It shall present recommendations to the Commission for the advancement of recreation, either on its own volition or at the request of the Commission. The Council may establish subcommittees, either to serve the recreational interest of geographic regions within the State or to serve specific fields of recreation interest. Advisory Council. Section 6. The Budget Bureau is hereby authorized to transfer sufficient funds to the Commission to effectuate the purposes of this Act, until such time as there shall have been provision made in the General Appropriation Act for the Commission. Funds. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, BOARDS OF EDUCATION, ETC.AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY. No. 351 (House Bill No. 205). An Act to provide that counties, municipalities, county boards of education, and other political subdivisions of the State which are authorized to levy taxes shall have the power and authority, within the limitations prescribed in Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, to issue notes, certificates, or other evidence of indebtedness in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied or to be levied during the calendar year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Counties, municipalities, county boards of education, and other political subdivisions of the State which are authorized to levy taxes shall have the power and authority, within the limitations prescribed by Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, to issue notes, certificates, or other evidence of indebtedness in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied or to be levied during the calendar year. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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GEORGIA INSURANCE CODE OF 1960 AMENDEDGROUP INSURANCE. Code 56-2702 Repealed. No. 352 (House Bill No. 209). An Act to amend an Act known as the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960, approved March 8, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 289), and codified as Chapter 56 of the Code, as amended, so as to remove the provision providing that no policy of group life insurance may be issued to or for an employer or labor union or to or for the trustees of a fund established in whole or in part by an employer or a labor union, or to or for an association which provides term insurance on any person which, together with any other term insurance under any group life insurance policy or policies issued to the employer or employers of such person or to a labor union or labor unions of which such person is a member or to the trustees of a fund or funds established in whole or in part by such employer or employers or such labor union or labor unions, or to an association of which such a person is a member exceeds $20,000, unless 150 per cent. of the annual compensation of such person from his employer or employers exceeds $20,000, in which event all such term insurance shall not exceed $40,000 or 150 per cent. of such annual compensation, whichever is the lesser, except that a group policy which is issued by the same or another carrier to replace another group policy may provide term insurance not to exceed the amounts provided by the policy which it replaces, or the amounts provided above, whichever are greater; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Georgia Insurance Code of 1960, approved March 8, 1960, (Ga. L. 1960, p. 289), and codified as Chapter 56 of the Code, as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 56-2702 which reads as follows:

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56-2702. Limit as to amount .No such policy of group life insurance may be issued to or for an employer or labor union or to or for the trustees of a fund established in whole or in part by an employer or a labor union, or to or for an association which provides term insurance on any person which, together with any other term insurance under any group life insurance policy or policies issued to the employer or employers of such person or to a labor union or labor unions of which such person is a member or to the trustees of a fund or funds established in whole or in part by such employer or employers or such labor union or labor unions, or to an association of which such a person is a members exceeds $20,000, unless 150 per cent. of the annual compensation of such person from his employer or employers exceeds $20,000, in which event all such term insurance shall not exceed $40,000 or 150 per cent. of such annual compensation, whichever is the lesser, except that a group policy which is issued by the same or another carrier to replace another group policy may provide term insurance not to exceed the amounts provided by the policy which it replaces, or the amounts provided above, whichever are greater., in its entirety. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURETRIAL OF UNCONTESTED CIVIL CASES. Code 81-1003 Amended. No. 356 (House Bill No. 265). An Act to amend Code section 81-1003 of the Code of Georgia, relating to trial of civil cases at return term; trial after appearance day by consent; divorce cases, as amended, so as to provide that the notice required in said section shall not apply to uncontested cases; so as to strike and repeal the provision that the notice required in Code section 81-1003 of the Code of Georgia shall not be necessary when the calendar is published in the official gazette of the county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 81-1003 of the Code of Georgia, relating to trial of civil cases at return term; trial after appearance day by consent; divorce cases, as amended, is hereby amended by inserting in subsection (b), relating to notice to parties, after the word herein: and before the word Provided the following words Provided, that the notice required in this paragraph shall not apply to cases where no defensive pleadings have been filed:, and is further amended by striking from subsection (b) of Code section 81-1003 the phrase: Provided that where the calendar is published in the official gazette of the county at least 10 days before such hearing is to be held, the mailing of a copy of the calendar as hereinbefore required shall not be necessary. so that when so amended subsection (b) shall read as follows: (b) The judges of the several superior courts of this State may, on reasonable notice to the parties, at any time, either in term or vacation, and at chambers in any county in the circuit, hear and determine by interlocutory or final judgment, any matter or issue, where a jury verdict is not required or has been duly waived: Provided that the mailing

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of a copy of the calendar, setting forth the name of the case and the time and place of such hearing to the parties or their attorneys of record by the clerk of the court, at least 10 days before such hearing is to be held, and his certificate of notice given entered on the docket shall be construed to be reasonable notice as required herein: Provided, that the notice required in this paragraph shall not apply to cases where no defensive pleadings have been filed: Provided further, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall authorize the trial of any divorce case by consent or otherwise until after the appearance day of such case, as provided in paragraph (a) of this section. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. GAME AND FISHDOBOY AND ALTAMAHA SOUNDS CLOSED FOR TAKING OF SHRIMP AND CRAB, EXCEPTIONS. No. 357 (House Bill No. 269). An Act to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483), as amended, and particularly by an Act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 590), and an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 477), so as to close Doboy Sound and Altamaha Sound to the taking of crab and shrimp with a net other than a cast net; to provide exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 483), as amended, and particularly by an Act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L.

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1956, p. 590), and an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 477), is hereby amended by adding to section 94 a new subsection (h) to read: (h) Any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall be unlawful for any person to take crab or shrimp from Doboy Sound or Altamaha Sound with a power-drawn net for commercial purposes. Doboy Sound and Altamaha Sound shall not be subject to the provisions contained in this section to authorize the opening of said Sounds for the taking of crab or shrimp with power-drawn nets. It is the intent and purpose of this subsection to close Doboy Sound and Altamaha Sound for the taking of crab and shrimp with power-drawn nets; provided, however, that this subsection shall not preclude a person from using a net to catch shrimp for bait for use only by such person. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. CRIMESUSE OF ABUSIVE OR OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Code 26-6303 Amended. No. 358 (House Bill No. 288). An Act to amend Code section 26-6303, relating to the use of abusive or obscene language, so as to prohibit the use of certain language over the telephone; to prohibit the use of the telephone for certain purposes; to provide a penalty therefor; to provide that the prohibitions of this Act be printed in every telephone directory distributed in this State; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 26-6303, relating to the use of abusive or obscene language, is hereby amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 26-6303, which shall read as follows: 26-6303. Using abusive or obscene language .Any person who shall, without provacation, use to or of another, and in his presence, or by telephone, opprobrious words or abusive language, tending to cause a breach of the peace, or who shall, in like manner, use obscene and vulgar or profane language in the presence of, or by telephone to, a female, or any person who shall communicate to any virtuous female within this State by writing or printing any obscene or vulgar language or improper proposals, or by indecent or disorderly conduct in the presence of females on passenger cars, street cars, or other places of like character, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1) In every telephone directory distributed to the general public in this State after January 1, 1964, in which are listed the call number of any telephone located within this State, except such as are distributed solely for business advertising purposes, commonly known as classified telephone directories, there shall be printed in type not smaller than the smallest type appearing on the same page, a notice, preceded by the word `warning' printed in type at least as large as the largest type on the same page, setting forth the substance of said Code section. Telephone directories. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its approval by the Governor or at such time as it may otherwise become law, except as to the provision relating to the printing and distribution of telephone directories. Effectives dates. Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional

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was not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Severability. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. WEIGHTS AND MEASURESOPERATORS OF MOISTURE TESTING EQUIPMENT. No. 362 (House Bill No. 365). An Act to amend an Act establishing standards for weights and measures, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 510), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 631), so as to provide for the licensing of persons operating moisture testing equipment and a procedure connected therewith; to provide a penalty for violation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing standards for weights and measures, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 510), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 631), is hereby amended by adding a new section to be numbered 4B, to read as follows: 4B. No person shall operate moisture testing equipment to determine the moisture content of grain offered for sale unless such person shall be trained in the operation thereof and shall have obtained a permit from the Commissioner of Agriculture after submitting proof to the Commissioner of his ability to operate such equipment. Any such permit shall be valid until suspended or revoked for cause after notice and hearing. There shall be no fee for such permit. Permits

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Section 2. Any person who shall violate any provision of section 4B shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law. Crimes. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAWQUALIFICATIONS AND RESIDENT REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO BAR. Code 9-103, 9-103.1 Amended. No. 366 (House Bill No. 386). An Act to amend Code section 9-103, relating to the qualifications of applicants for admission to the practice of law, and Code section 9-103.1, relating to the residence requirements of applicants for admission to the practice of law; to provide that graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association may apply for and take the Georgia Bar Examination prior to the completion of 12 month's residency in the State of Georgia but may not be admitted to the practice of law prior to completing such residency; to provide for certificates of a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia which shall be filed with applications for admission to the practice of law both where the required residency has and has not been completed; to clarify the requirements and qualifications for admission to the practice of law; to consolidate and clarify existing statutes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same. Section 1. That section 9-103 of Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an Act approved February 15, 1950 (Ga. L.

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1950, pp. 173-174) as further amended by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, pp. 150-151); and that an Act approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, pp. 632-633) and presently numbered as section 9-103.1 of Georgia Code Annotated be repealed and that a new section to be known as section 9-103 be substituted in lieu thereof as follows: (a) Any citizen of good moral character who is at least 21 years of age and who meets the educational and residence requirements provided in this section may be admitted to the practice of law provided such citizen has successfully passed an examination as provided in this Chapter. (b) The educational requirements of this section and chapter are a high school education or its substantial equivalent and either (i) the successful completion of at least two years of legal study in a law school or (ii) the reading of law for a period of two years in the office of one or more practicing members of the Bar in Georgia or under such practitioners' tutelage. (c) The residence requirements of this section and Chapter is bona fide residence in the State of Georgia for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the Bar examination for which application is made, except as otherwise specifically provided in subsection (e) of this section. (d) Any applicant who shall, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter other than subsection (e) of this section, apply to be admitted to the Bar by examination shall file with his application a certificate of a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia reading in substance as follows: `I do hereby certify that I am a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia in good standing; that I know the above applicant personally; that I know of my personal knowledge that said applicant has been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia during a period of at least nine consecutive months immediately preceding this date; and that I verily believe that said applicant intends to and will continue such residence continuously hereafter until the date set for giving the next Bar examination in the State of Georgia.'

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(e) Notwithstanding any other statute or rule of law, any graduate of a law school which is accredited by the American Bar Association shall be permitted, upon satisfactory proof of compliance with all pertinent requirements of this section other than the residence requirement, to apply for and to take the examination as provided in this Chapter; provided, that no such applicant shall be admitted to the practice of law until such applicant shall have been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of such admission, even though such applicant shall have successfully passed such examination. (f) Any applicant who shall, pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, apply to take the examination and to be admitted to the Bar as provided in this Chapter shall file with his application a certificate of a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia reading in substance as follows: `I do hereby certify that I am a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Georgia in good standing; that I know the above applicant personally; that I know of my personal knowledge that said applicant is a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and is now a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia; and that I verily believe that said applicant intends to and will continue such residence continuously hereafter until, at which time said applicant will have been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for a period of 12 consecutive months.' Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AMENDEDENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC LAWS ON STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHWAYS WITHIN MUNICIPALITIES. No. 369 (House Bill No. 420). An Act to amend an Act regulating traffic on the streets and highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, so as to provide that the Governor may revoke the power of county or municipal governing authorities to enforce the speed limits on state and federal highways or on any particular highway or highways when it is determined that the enforcement of such speed limits by local authorities are unreasonable or are being enforced primarily for the collection of revenue rather than for purposes of public safety; to provide for studies, reports and recommendations by the Director of Public Safety where said circumstances may exist; to provide for notice to county and municipal authorities where said reports and recommendations determine that the power to enforce the speed limits on state and federal highways or any public highway or highways within their respective jurisdiction should be revoked; to provide for a hearing before a Board after said notice has been furnished; to provide for the enforcement of the speed limits on such highways by the State after such revocation; to provide for the reinstating of such revoked powers; to define the term speed limits for the purposes of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act to regulate traffic on the streets and highways, approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by adding new paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) to section 50 as follows: (b) Any provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, whenever any complaint shall be made to the

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Governor that any speed limit established by any county or municipal authority is arbitrary or unreasonable, or upon any complaint being made to the Governor that any speed limit established by the State or by any county or municipal governing authority is being enforced primarily for the collection of revenue rather than for purposes of public safety, the Governor may, in his discretion, direct that an investigation and any necessary studies be commenced by the Director of Public Safety, or his delegate, who shall make a report thereon together with his recommendations as to whether the State should suspend the authority of the applicable local county or municipal governing authorities to enforce speed limits upon any state and federal highways lying within the jurisdiction of such authorities. Upon receipt of a report accompanied by recommendations that the power to enforce speed limits be restricted, the Governor shall furnish a copy of such report to the local authorities affected thereby, together with notice of hearing on the allegations of the report made by the Director of Public Safety, or his delegate. Such hearing may be held at such time and such place as may be determined by the Governor, but shall not be held less than ten days after notice to the local governing authorities. Said hearing shall be conducted before a Board to be composed of the Governor, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, who shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses pertaining to their services on said Board but who shall receive no other additional compensation for their services thereon. Upon determination by said Board that the speed limits established by the county or municipal governing authorities against whom complaint has been brought are either unreasonable or that speed limits are being primarily enforced for the collection of revenue rather than for purposes of public safety, the Governor shall issue his executive order suspending the power of such local governing authority to enforce speed limits on state or federal highways lying within their respective jurisdiction, or on any particular such highway. In the event that said power is suspended, the Governor shall direct the Director of Public Safety to enforce the speed limits on such highways. (c) At intervals of not less than six months, any governing

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authority affected by the provisions of this Act and by an executive order issued in accordance herewith, may upon a change of circumstances being shown to the Governor, petition the Governor for re-consideration, whereupon the Governor, in his discretion, may direct the Director of Public Safety, or his delegate, to inquire into such change or circumstances and report the same to him together with any recommendations for modification of the Governor's previous order, and the Governor, in his discretion, may order a new hearing on the matter before the Board or may, without hearing, modify or revoke his previous executive order. (d) Whenever used in this section 50 or in section 49, the term `speed limits' shall be construed to refer to and include stop lights, stop signs, slow signs, yield signs and any and every other light, device or sign which may be used to impede, slow, stop or regulate the speed of motor vehicles on the public highways. Definitions. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. REGISTRATION OF TRADE-MARKS AND SERVICE MARKS. No. 370 (House Bill No. 424). An Act to amend an Act providing for the registration of trade-marks, approved February 14, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 134), so as to provide for the registration of service marks; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for the registration of trade-marks, approved February 14, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p.

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134), is hereby amended by striking section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. The following words and phrases when used in this Act shall, for the purposes of this Act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: (a) The term `trade-mark' as used herein includes any word, name, symbol, or device or any combination thereof adopted and used by a person to identify goods made or sold by him and to distinguish them from goods made or sold by others. Definitions. (b) The term `service mark' as used herein includes any word, name, symbol, or device or any combination thereof adopted and used by a person to identify the services of one person and to distinguish them from the services of others. (c) The term `person' as used herein includes any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, union or other organization. (d) The term `applicant' as used herein includes the person filing an application for registration of a trade-mark or service mark under this Act, his legal representatives, successors or assigns of the person filing an application for registration of a trade-mark or service mark under this Act. (e) The term `registrant' as used herein includes the person to whom the registration of a trade-mark or service mark under this Act is issued, his legal representatives, successors or assigns of the person to whom the registration of a trade-mark or service mark under this Act is issued. (f) For the purposes of this Act, a trade-mark shall be deemed to be `used' in this State when it is placed in any manner on the goods or their containers or on the tags or labels affixed thereto and such goods are sold or otherwise distributed in this State.

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(g) For the purposes of this Act, a service mark shall be deemed to be `used' in this State when it is used to identify the services of one person and to distinguish them from the services of others, and such services are sold or otherwise rendered in this State. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 7 to read as follows: Section 7. A trade-mark or service mark shall be entitled to registration unless it; (a) consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive or scandalous matter; or Qualifications for registration. (b) consists of or comprises matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or disrepute; or (c) consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any State or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof; or (d) consists of or comprises the name, signature or portrait of any living individual, except with his written consent; or (e) consists of a mark which, (1) when applied to the goods or services of the applicant, is merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them, or (2) when applied to the goods or services of the applicant is primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them, or (3) is primarily merely a surname; or (f) consists of or comprises a trade-mark or service mark which so resembles a trade-mark or service mark registered in this State or a trade-mark or service mark

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or trade name previously used in this State by another and not abandoned, as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services of the applicant, to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive; or (g) consists of or comprises a trade-mark or service mark which so resembles a trade-mark or service mark registered in the United States Patent Office by another and not abandoned, as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services of the applicant, to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive, provided, however, that should applicant prove that he is the owner of a concurrent registration in the United States Patent Office of his trade-mark or service mark covering an area including this State, applicant may register his trade-mark or service mark hereunder. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking section 8 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Act, any person who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark in this State, may file in the office of the Secretary of State, on a form to be furnished by the Secretary of State, an application for registration of such trade-mark or service mark setting forth, but not limited to; Forms. (a) the name and business address of the person applying for such registration; and, if a corporation the State of incorporation, (b) a description of the goods or service in connection with which the mark is used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall, (c) the date when the trade-mark or service mark was first used anywhere, as well as the date when it was first used in this State by the applicant or his predecessor in business, and

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(d) a statement that no other person has a registration of the same or a similar trade-mark or service mark in the United States Patent Office for the same or similar goods or services or a statement that applicant is the owner of a concurrent registration in the United States Patent Office of his trade-mark or service mark covering an area including this State. The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant, shall be accompanied by a specimen or facsimile of such trade-mark or service mark in triplicate and a filing fee of five dollars ($5.00), payable to the Secretary of State. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 9 to read as follows: Section 9. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this Act, the Secretary of State shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate of registration shall be issued under the signature of the Secretary of State and the seal of the State, and it shall show the name and business address, and, if a corporation, the State of incorporation, of the person claiming ownership of the trade-mark or service mark, the date claimed for the first use of the trade-mark or service mark anywhere and the date claimed for the first use of the trade mark or service mark in this State, the class of goods or services and a description of the goods or services on which the trade-mark or service mark is used, a reproduction of the trade-mark or service mark, the registration date and the term of the registration. Certificate of registration. Any certificate of registration issued by the Secretary of State under the provisions hereof or a copy thereof duly certified by the Secretary of State shall be admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of such trade-mark or service mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of this State. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking section

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10 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 10 to read as follows: Section 10. Registration of a trade-mark or service mark hereunder shall be effective for a term of ten years from the date of registration and, upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term, on a form to be furnished by the Secretary of State, the registration may be renewed for a like term. A renewal fee of five dollars ($5.00) payable to the Secretary of State, shall accompany the application for renewal of the registration. Term of registration, renewal. A trade-mark or service mark registration may be renewed for successive periods of ten years in like manner. The Secretary of State shall notify registrants of trademarks or service marks hereunder of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the ten years from the date of registration by writing to the last known address of the registrants. Any registration in force on the date on which this Act shall become effective shall expire ten years from the date of the registration or of the last renewal thereof or one year after the effective date of this Act, whichever is later, and may be renewed by filing an application with the Secretary of State on a form furnished by him and paying the aforementioned renewal fee therefor within six months prior to the expiration of the registration. The Secretary of State shall within six months after the effective date of this Act notify all registrants of trade-marks or service marks under previous Acts of the date of expiration of such registrations unless renewed in accordance with the provisions of this Act by writing to the last known address of the registrants. Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking section 11 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 11 to read as follows:

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Section 11. Any trade-mark or service mark and its registration hereunder shall be assignable with the good will of the business in which the trade-mark or service mark is used, or with that part of the good will of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the trade-mark or service mark. Assignment shall be by instruments in writing duly executed and may be recorded with the Secretary of State upon the payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00) payable to the Secretary of State, who, upon recording of the assignment, shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last renewal thereof. An assignment of any registration under this Act shall be ineffective as against a subsequent purchaser for value without notice unless it is recorded with the Secretary of State prior to such subsequent purchase. Assignment of registration. Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking section 12 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 12 to read as follows: Section 12. The Secretary of State shall keep for public examination a record of all trade-marks or service marks registered or renewed under this Act. Public records. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by striking section 13 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 13 to read as follows: Section 13. The Secretary of State shall cancel from the register: (1) after one year from the effective date of this Act, all registrations under prior Acts which are more than ten years old and not renewed in accordance with this Act; Cancellation of registration. (2) any registration concerning which the Secretary of State shall receive a voluntary request for cancellation thereof from the registrant or the assignee of record; (3) all registrations granted under this Act and not renewed in accordance with the provisions hereof;

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(4) any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction shall find. (a) that the registered trade-mark or service mark has been abandoned. (b) that the registrants is not the owner of the trademark or service mark, (c) that the registration was granted improperly, (d) that the registration was obtained fraudulently, (e) that the registered trade-mark or service mark is so similar, as to be likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive, to a trade-mark or service mark registered by another person in the United States Patent Office, prior to the date of the filing of the application for registration by the registrant hereunder, and not abandoned; provided, however, that should the registrant prove he is the owner of a concurrent registration of his trade-mark or service mark in the United States Patent Office covering an area including this State, the registration hereunder shall not be canceled. (f) when a court of competent jurisdiction shall order cancellation of a registration on any ground. Section 9. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be known as section 14A to read as follows: Section 14A. The following general classes of services are established for convenience of administration of this Act, but not to limit or extend the applicant's or registrant's rights, and a single application for registration of a service mark may include any or all service in connection with which the service mark is actually being used comprised in a single class, but in no event shall a single application include services in connection with which the service mark is being used which fall within different classes of services. The said classes are as follows: Classes of services.

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1. Miscellaneous. 2. Advertising and business. 3. Insurance and financial. 4. Construction and repair. 5. Communication. 6. Transportation and storage. 7. Material treatment. 8. Education and entertainment. Section 10. Said Act is further amended by striking section 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 15 to read as follows: Section 15. Any person who shall for himself, or on behalf of any person, procure the filing or registration of any trade-mark or service mark in the office of the Secretary of State under the provisions hereof, by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, verbally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means, shall be liable to pay all damages sustained in consequence of such filing or registration, to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured thereby in any court of competent jurisdiction. False declarations. Section 11. Said Act is further amended by striking section 16 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 16 to read as follows: Section 16. Subject to the provisions of section 18 hereof any person who shall (a) Use, without the consent of the registrant, any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of a trade-mark or service mark registered under this Act in connection with the sale, offering for sale, or advertising

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of any goods or services on or in connection with which such use is likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive as to the source of origin of such goods or services; or Actions. (b) reproduce, counterfeit, copy or colorably imitate any such trade-mark or service mark and apply such reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation to labels, signs, prints, packages, wrappers, receptacles, or advertisements intended to be used upon or in connection with the sale or other distribution in this State of such goods or services; shall be liable to a civil action by the owner of such registered trade-mark or service mark for any or all of the remedies provided in section 17 hereof, except that under subsection (b) hereof the registrant shall not be entitled to recover profits or damages unless the acts have been committed with knowledge that such trade-mark or service mark is intended to be used to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive. Section 12. Said Act is further amended by striking section 17 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 17 to read as follows: Section 17. Any owner of a trade-mark or service mark registered under this Act may proceed by suit to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of any counterfeits or imitations thereof and any court of competent jurisdiction may grant injunctions to restrain such manufacture, use, display or sale as may be by the said court deemed just and reasonable, and may require the defendants to pay to such owner all profits derived from such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale, and all damages suffered by reason of such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale, or both profits and damages. The enumeration of any right or remedy herein shall not affect a registrant's right to prosecute under any penal law of this State. Injunctions. Section 13. Said Act is further amended by striking section 18 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 18 to read as follows:

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Section 18. Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in trade-marks or service marks, acquired in good faith at any time at common law. Intent. Section 14. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1951 AMENDEDMERGERS OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. No. 371 (House Bill No. 426). An Act to amend an Act known as the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 224), so as to provide for a civil defense organization in each county; to provide for the merging of two or more local civil defense organizations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 224), as amended, is hereby amended by striking therefrom subsection (a) of section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) which shall read as follows: (a) The governing body of each city of this State having a population of 1,000 or more according to the United States census of 1960 or according to any subsequent United States census and each county of the State is hereby authorized and directed to establish a local organization for civil defense in accordance with the State civil defense plan and program. The Governor, or the Director at the

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request of the Governor, may also establish local organizations in other cities whenever he determines there exists a need for such local organizations. Provided, however, any two or more of the above mentioned political subdivisions may, with the approval of the Director, contract with each other so as to form one civil defense organization for the entire area included in the bounds of the contracting political subdivisions. (The term political subdivision for the purpose of this Chapter shall mean: (1) Cities having a population of over 1,000; (2) Cities having a population of less than 1,000 in which the Governor has established a local organization; and (3) Counties.) The executive officer or governing body of the political subdivision is authorized to nominate a director who shall be appointed by the Governor and shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of such local organization for civil defense, subject to the direction and control of such executive officer or governing body. Each local organization for civil defense shall perform civil defense functions within the territorial limits of the political subdivision within which it is organized, and, in addition, shall conduct such functions outside of such territorial limits as may be required pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Local organizations, mergers. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. STATE BOARD OF HEALTHCONTRACTS. Code 88-107 Amended. No. 372 (House Bill No. 429). An Act to amend Code section 88-107, relating to the powers, duties and rights of the Board of Health and the Director of the Department of Public Health, as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1099), so as to authorize the Director of the Department

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of Public Health to execute appropriate instruments to release proper parties from further compliance with certain contractual obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 88-107, relating to the powers, duties and rights of the Board of Health and the Director of the Department of Public Health, as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1099), is hereby amended by adding before the last sentence of said section the following: The Director of the Department of Public Health, only with the approval of the Board, is empowered to execute appropriate instruments on behalf of the Board of Health and the Department of Public Health to release proper parties from further compliance with contractual obligations with the Department of Public Health or the Board of Health., so that when so amended Code section 88-107 shall read as follows: 88-107. Rules and regulations of the Board; powers, duties, and rights .The Board of Health is empowered to make and issue any and all regulations and orders that may be necessary or appropriate to the exercise of any authority or the performance of any of the duties, functions, or responsibilities now or hereafter vested in it by law and to the administration of any Act of the General Assembly in which the Board of Health is now or hereafter designated as the agency of the State to administer such Act. Under the supervision of the State Board of Health, the Director of the Department of Public Health may exercise in his capacity as such Director any of the powers and authority and perform any of the duties, functions, and responsibilities herein vested in the State Board of Health, and may delegate the same or any part thereof to one or more individuals as he may deem appropriate in the circumstances: Provided, however, that the Director of the Department of Public Health shall not have the authority to make or issue regulations. The Director of the Department of Public Health, only with the approval of the Board, is empowered to execute appropriate instruments on behalf of the Board of Health and the Department of Public Health

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to release proper parties from further compliance with contractual obligations with the Department of Public Health or the Board of Health. The Board of Health is vested with all the powers, duties, privileges, and rights which by law existed in the State Board of Health prior to the Act approved August 28, 1931, abolishing the said State Board of Health. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. GAME AND FISHHUNTING AND TAKING OF CERTAIN BIRDS PROHIBITED. No. 377 (House Bill No. 477). An Act to prohibit the hunting and taking of certain birds; to provide certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Except for the English or European house sparrow, European starling, and crow, (and except as otherwise permitted by the Game and Fish laws of this State) it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, shoot, kill, trap, net, or destroy, or to possess, sell, offer for sale, purchase, offer to purchase, or to ship, transport, carry, or deliver, or receive for shipment, transportation or carriage in any manner beyond the limits of this state, any wild bird or any part, nest, or egg thereof. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to make it unlawful for the owner or occupant of land to shoot hawks or owls when in the act of destroying poultry belonging to said owner or occupant, on the land owned or occupied by said owner or occupant, or to take and possess game birds as provided in this Act. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to make it unlawful for the owner or occupant of land to protect in any

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manner he deems necessary, crops, livestock, poultry, or any other property of any kind whatsoever on such land, from any wild bird covered in this Act or any other bird of any kind. Section 2. It shall be unlawful to bring into this state or to receive for whatever purpose from without the state any wild birds or parts thereof that are of the same species as are protected by this act, with the exception of game birds legally possessed. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. DEPARTMENTS OF PURCHASES AND PARKSSALARIES OF SUPERVISOR AND DIRECTOR. No. 378 (House Bill No. 495). An Act to amend an Act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricing the salaries, allowances and travel expenses of certain State officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the State Supervisor of Purchases; to amend an Act relating to the compensation of the Director of the Department of State Parks, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 215), so as to change the compensation of the Director of the Department of State Parks; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricing the salaries, allowances and travel expenses of certain State officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from section 1, subsection (a) the following language:

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The base salary of the State Supervisor of Purchases shall be $10,000.00 annually payable in semi-monthly installments and said official shall be entitled to all adjustments in compensation and allowances as are authorized for other State officials named in said Act., and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: The base salary of the State Supervisor of Purchases shall be $15,000.00 annually payable in semi-monthly installments and said official shall be entitled to all adjustments in compensation and allowances as are authorized for other State officials named in this Act. Provided, however, the State Supervisor of Purchases shall not be paid the $240.00 annual compensation for each ex-officio office created by law and held by him as provided in subsection (c) of this section. Supervisor of Purchases. Section 1A. An Act relating to the compensation of the Director of the Department of State Parks, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 215), is hereby amended by striking from section 1 the figure $7,400.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $15,000.00, so that when so amended section 1 shall read as follows: Section 1. The Director of the Department of State Parks shall be compensated in the amount of $15,000.00 per annum, payable in semi-monthly installments. Director of Department of Parks. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MUNICIPALITIESCOMPENSATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. No. 379 (House Bill No. 497). An Act to provide that no municipality shall employ law enforcement officers and provide for their compensation through commissions or percentages derived from fines and forfeitures arising out of any arrests made by such employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any municipality to provide as the compensation, or any part thereof, of any law enforcement officer commissions or percentages of any fines and forfeitures derived from any arrests made by such employees. The sole basis of compensating such employees shall be by a fixed salary to be provided by the governing authority of such municipalities. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. INVESTMENTS BY TRUSTEES, ETC. IN REAL ESTATE LOANS. No. 380 (House Bill No. 500). An Act to provide that trustees, executors, administrators, guardians and other like fiduciaries holding trust funds may invest the same in real estate loans both secured by a first lien on or first security title to improved realty and are insured pursuant to provisions of any Title of the National Housing Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. In addition to all other investments which executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, custodians and other like fiduciaries holding trust funds are authorized by statute to make, they may also invest trust funds held by them in real estate loans (a) which are not in default, (b) which are secured by mortgages or deeds to secure debt conveying a first security title to improved realty, (c) which are insured pursuant to the provisions of The National Housing Act, and (d) with respect to which real estate loans, on or after default, pursuant to such insurance, debentures in at least the full amount of unpaid principal are issuable and which debentures are fully and unconditionally guaranteed both as to principal and interest by the United States. Section 2. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this law are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, BOARDS OF EDUCATION, ETC. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE BLANKET BONDS COVERING EMPLOYEES. No. 381 (House Bill No. 513). An Act to provide that counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this State are authorized to purchase blanket bonds covering employees thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The several counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this State, including independent school boards, are authorized to purchase blanket bonds which cover any two or more officers, officials, agents, and any other employees of such political subdivisions where they are required by law to be bonded.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. COMPENSATION OF CORONERS IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF NOT LESS THAN 135,000 AND NOT MORE THAN 140,000. Code 21-105 Amended. No. 390 (House Bill No. 591). An Act to amend Code section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia, relating to coroner's fees, as amended, so as to increase the compensation of the coroner in certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia, relating to coroner's fees, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from Code section 21-105 the following paragraph: In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 persons and not more than 140,000 persons by the 1960 United States census or any future United States census, the coroner shall receive an annual salary, payable monthly, out of the county treasury, in lieu of the fees allowed coroners by law for holding inquests and performing any and all duties of coroner, of thirty-six hundred ($3,600.00) dollars per annum, and in addition thereto fifty (50) gallons of gasoline per month for each month while he is coroner, for use in performing his duties as coroner, which fifty gallons of gasoline shall be furnished to him by the treasurer and from the treasury of such county, and said monthly salary shall be paid from said county treasury by the treasurer at the same time that all other monthly salaries are paid elected county officials. and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

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In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 persons and not more than 140,000 persons by the 1960 United States census or any future United States census, the coroner shall receive an annual salary, payable monthly, out of the county treasury, in lieu of the fees allowed coroners by law for holding inquests and performing any and all duties of coroner, of four thousand three hundred and twenty ($4,320.00) dollars per annum, and in addition thereto fifty (50) gallons of gasoline per month for each month while he is coroner, for use in performing his duties as coroner, which fifty gallons of gasoline shall be furnished to him by the treasurer and from the treasury of such county, and said monthly salary shall be paid from said county treasury by the treasurer at the same time that all other monthly salaries are paid elected county officials. Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963. REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL FUND RAISING1962 ACT AMENDED. No. 402 (House Bill No. 650). An Act to amend an Act of the General Assembly, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, pp. 496-504), regulating professional fund raising, so as to provide in its section 1, which defines certain words used in such Act, that the word person shall mean any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, corporation, or any combination of them; to create a new Section providing that no charitable organization shall use a name which is the same as or confusingly similar to a name previously used in this State by another charitable organization

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and not abandoned; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act of the General Assembly, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, pp. 496-504), regulating professional fund raising, is hereby amended by adding at the end of section 1, which defines certain words used in such Act, a new subsection to read as follows: (g) Person means any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, corporation, or any combination of them. Person defined. Section 2. The said Act of the General Assembly is hereby further amended by creating a new section, to be inserted between sections 9 and 10 of the said Act, to read as follows: Section 9.5. Use of confusingly similar names prohibited .No charitable organization shall use a name which is the same as or confusingly similar to a name previously used in this State by another charitable organization and not abandoned, unless the latter organization shall consent to such use. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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APPOINTMENT, ETC. OF INVESTIGATORS BY SOLICITORS-GENERAL IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF OVER 250,000. No. 406 (House Bill No. 681). An Act to authorize the solicitors-general of the superior court in certain counties to appoint certain investigators; to provide for the compensation of such investigators; to define the duties and powers and authority of such investigators; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The solicitor-general of the superior court in counties having a population over 250,000, according to the 1960 United States Census or according to any other future census, may with the approval of the governing authority of such counties appoint such investigators as he shall deem necessary and proper for the purposes of investigating violations of the law in such counties and selecting such other assistants as may be required of same by the solicitor-general of said court. Said investigators shall be compensated upon such terms and in such amount as shall be determined by the governing authority of said county. Said investigators shall act as peace officers of the State of Georgia in said county and as such shall have the same power to make arrests as the sheriffs of the several counties of this State and their lawful deputies. They shall, likewise, have the same authority as the sheriffs, the deputies and court bailiffs to serve warrants, rules, orders and processes of any kind issued by or made returnable to the superior court of said county and to make proper rights of service thereto. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 9, 1963.

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MARRIAGEPERSONS ABLE TO CONTRACT. Code 53-102 Amended. No. 408 (House Bill No. 105). An Act to amend Code section 53-102, relating to persons able to contract marriage, as amended by an Act approved February 22, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 83), and an Act approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 138), so as to change the provisions relating to proof of age and proof of pregnancy; to provide that underage unwed parents of a living child may contract for marriage; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 53-102, relating to persons able to contract marriage, as amended by an Act approved February 22, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 83), and an Act approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 138), is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 53-102 to read as follows: 53-102 . To be able to contract marriage, a person must be of sound mind; if a male, at least 18 years of age, and if a female, at least 16 years, and laboring under none of the following disabilities, viz.: 1. Previous marriage undissolved. The dissolution of a previous marriage in divorce proceedings must be affirmatively established and will not be presumed. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the legitimacy of children. 2. Nearness of relationship by blood or marriage, as hereinafter explained. 3. Impotency. Both the male and female, at the time of application for a marriage license, must furnish the Ordinary with documentary evidence of proof of age in the form of a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or driver's license.

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In the event an applicant does not possess either of the above and appears to the Ordinary to be at least 40 years of age, the applicant, in lieu of furnishing the Ordinary with one of the above, may give an affidavit to the Ordinary stating the applicant's age. Provided however, that the age limitations contained herein shall not apply upon proof of pregnancy on the part of the female being presented to the Ordinary, in which case the parties may contract marriage regardless of age. Provided further, however, that the age limitations contained herein shall not apply where both applicants are the parents of a living child born out wedlock, in which case the parties may contract marriage regardless of age. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. SENATE COMMITTEES ON ECONOMY, REORGANIZATION AND EFFICIENCY IN STATE GOVERNMENT. No. 77 (Senate Resolution No. 14). A Resolution. Creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government; and for other purposes. Whereas, the people of Georgia are entitled to and demand that all departments, agencies and commissions of the State Government be operated on a business-like basis at a minimum of cost for a maximum of good for the greatest number of Georgia citizens and that all practical, reasonable and possible economies be practiced in State Government; and

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Whereas, to the end that the State Government of Georgia fulfill its responsibilities to the people of Georgia, it is vital that analytical and penetrating studies, on a continuing basis, be made of State Government; and Whereas, fundamental fiscal planning and responsibility is one of the cardinal precepts of an efficient State Government; and Whereas, it is meet and proper, necessary and desirable that the Legislative Branch of the Government fulfill its Constitutional mandate relative to the expenditure of public funds, including the functions and operations of all departments, agencies and commissions of the State Government, by being fully informed thereabout. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that there be and hereby is created the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government. Created. Said Committee, as hereby created, shall consist and be composed of ten (10) members of the Senate, with the President and the President Pro Tem. of the Senate as ex-officio members. Members. The Committee members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, and the President shall designate the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary of the Committee. The President shall specify, in writing, the first call for a meeting of said Committee, and at such first meeting the said Committee shall organize, adopt policies, procedures and rules for its operation, future meetings, and act on any and all other matters it deems advisable. Officers, etc. Said Committee shall meet only upon the call of the Chairman thereof, or the President of the Senate, and a majority of the membership of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of a quorum

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thereof shall be sufficient for transacting the business of the Committee, and voting on all questions. Quorum, etc. The Committee is hereby authorized and empowered to make studies and investigations on a continuing basis, and to inquire into the functions and operations of all departments, agencies and commissions of the State Government. The officials, employees, agents and representatives of the State Government, and each department, agency and commission thereof, are hereby directed to, and shall, cooperate with the said Committee, and furnish any and all information, documents, records, data and papers of any and every description which shall be required or requested by the Committee, or any duly constituted Subcommittee thereof. All persons, firms or corporations doing business in any manner with the State of Georgia, shall likewise furnish to said Committee, any information, documents, records, data and papers of any and every description which shall be required or requested by said Committee. Powers The Committee is authorized and empowered to create subcommittees of the Committee and adopt such rules and procedures as is deemed necessary and proper, consistent with the purpose for which it is created, and the Chairman of the Committee is authorized to appoint such subcommittees, naming the Chairman and Secretary thereof. Any such subcommittee which might be created, is hereby given the plenary and same power and authority as is granted the full Committee, except as to the issuance of subpoenas as is hereinafter provided. The Committee, or any subcommittee, is hereby authorized to meet and to hold hearings at any place within this State. Subcommittees The Committee shall be a continuing and permanent Committee and the terms of this resolution shall remain in effect and not expire until specifically repealed. Permanent committee. New members of the Committee may be appointed by the President of the Senate upon the beginning of a new senatorial term, and all vacancies on the Committee shall

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be filled by appointment of the President of the Senate. The Committee is hereby authorized and empowered to employ such legal, skilled and clerical assistance as it deems necessary and advisable, and to fix the compensation therefor. Vacancies, etc. The Committee is hereby authorized to obtain such materials, supplies and equipment as it deems necessary to perform its functions under this Resolution. The members of the Committee shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances which are authorized for legislative members of Interim Legislative Committees for the actual days upon which they perform services under this Resolution between sessions of the General Assembly, provided that the members of said Committee shall receive no additional funds during sessions of the General Assembly, other than the funds received as a member of the General Assembly. The funds necessary for the purposes of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government and from any other legally available funds. Compensation, etc. The Committee members or counsel for the Committee or any other employee of the Committee, shall be authorized to travel within and without the State and to receive the actual expenses therefor, to be paid by the State Treasurer, provided, however, that no out of State travel shall take place except upon the joint approval of the Chairman of the Committee and the President of the Senate. All expenses for travel shall be thoroughly itemized and accounted for before approval for payment. Employees, etc. The Chairman of the Committee shall sign and approve all requests for payment of any funds expended under the terms of this Resolution, and all such requests shall be thoroughly itemized as to compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances, before approval by the Chairman of said Committee, and all such requests shall be presented to the State Treasurer for payment, whereupon the said State Treasurer shall honor and pay the same. Expenses, etc.

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The Committee, or any subcommittee thereof, is hereby authorized to make such reports, from time to time, as it deems meet and proper, and shall, at its discretion, provide for the distribution of such reports to members of the press, members of the General Assembly, and to State officials. The Committee or any subcommittee thereof, may be convened by the President of the Senate and it shall make such studies, investigations and inquiries into the functions and operations of any department, agency or commission of the State government as shall be directed by the President of the Senate. Reports, etc. The President of the Senate is hereby empowered and authorized to meet with the Committee and to examine any information, records, data, documents or papers under consideration by the Committee, or any subcommittee thereof, and the President of the Senate shall also have the right to examine and cross-examine any witnesses who may appear before such Committee. President of Senate. The Committee, upon a majority vote of the entire membership thereof is hereby specifically authorized and empowered to issue subpoenas for the Committee or a subcommittee requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, papers, documents, data, or other evidence relative to the purposes for which said Committee is created. Such subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the Committee, signed by the Chairman, and may be served by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or by any member of the Committee. The person making such service shall make his return of the original and a copy, and a copy thereof shall be delivered thereafter to the Chairman of the Committee, who shall preserve the same. No subpoena shall be valid beyond a radius of one hundred miles from the site of any hearing. The power of the Committee to issue subpoenas shall end December 31, 1964. However, the regular session of the General Assembly in 1965 may reactivate the power and then set an expiration date for said power. The Chairman or any member of the Committee shall be authorized to administer oaths to any and all witnesses. Every witness appearing pursuant to

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subpoena shall be entitled to receive, upon request, the same fee as is provided by law for witnesses in the superior courts of Georgia, and where the attendance of witnesses residing outside the county, wherein the hearing is held, is required, they shall be entitled to receive the same sum and expenses as is provided by law for witnesses appearing in the superior courts of Georgia, upon certification thereof by the Chairman of the Committee to the State Treasurer. Any person, firm, corporation, association or organization which fails to appear in response to any such subpoena, as therein required or to produce any papers, documents, books, data, or other evidence, or any person who fails or refuses without legal cause, to answer any questions propounded to him, shall be guilty of civil contempt. Provided, further, that the testimony of such witnesses, or the production of any books, records, documents, papers, date, or other evidence, shall be compelled by the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction, upon a verified certification of such failure, by the Chairman of the Committee to the judge, and it shall be the duty of said judge to issue an attachment of contempt against such witness, or person, firm, corporation or agency, as in other cases, requiring the same to show cause why he should not be held in civil contempt. Any such action for civil contempt shall be in the jurisdiction where the same is alleged to have occurred. The provisions of Georgia Code sections 26-4003, 26-4004, 26-4005 and 26-4006, as such sections relate to the offenses of false swearing and subordination of false swearing and the punishment therefor, shall be applicable to all witnesses testifying before the Committee or any subcommittee as hereinabove referred to. Subpoenas. Oaths. Civil contempt. Approved April 12, 1963.

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ELECTION LAWS STUDY COMMITTEE. No. 78 (Senate Resolution No. 24). A Resolution. Creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes. Whereas, the General Assembly heretofore adopted Resolution No. 36, providing for an Election Laws Study Committee, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 276); and said Committee, by the terms of said Resolution, was abolished effective January 15, 1963; and Whereas, a tremendous amount of work was performed by said Committee in conducting studies of the election laws of this State, and it is desirable that the time, effort and energy involved in studying the election laws not be wasted; and Whereas, many problems exist concerning registration, voting and elections relative to the holding of primaries and general elections, and there are ambiguities, inconsistencies and omissions in the laws of this State relating to the various phases of elections, many of which laws have not been changed in over fifty years, and because prolonged litigation was commenced during the preceding year and continues involving the election laws of this State; and Whereas, it is of great importance to the State that additional studies be made and a complete revision and recodification of the election laws be prepared for submission to the General Assembly. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that there is hereby created the Election Laws Study Committee to be composed of three members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker; two members of the Senate, to be appointed by the President; and four members from the State at large,

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to be named by the Governor. The members of the Committee who are to be named shall be so named within thirty days after the approval of this resolution by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law. In addition to the members so named, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall serve as ex officio members of said Committee. The members shall meet within thirty days after all members have been appointed, for the purpose of organizing, electing a chairman, a secretary, and such other officers as deemed advisable. The Committee shall adopt its own procedures for its operation. The Committee shall conduct a study of the election laws of this State and other states, and all laws relating directly or indirectly to such election laws. The Committee is authorized to hold public hearings if deemed advisable. It shall study problems as have arisen, ambiguities, inconsistencies and omissions in the present law and shall formulate a complete revision and complete recodification of the laws relative to elections in this State. In order to perform its duties more efficiently, the Committee is authorized to employ clerical help and a research staff subject to the approval of the Governor, and fix the compensation therefor. It is authorized to have its reports printed if deemed desirable, and shall make such distribution thereof as deemed advisable. The Chairman may appoint subcommittees, and the Committee may adopt any procedures which it feels will enable it to carry out its purposes. The Committee is authorized to obtain such material, supplies and equipment as it deems necessary to carry out its purposes. It shall make a report by December 1, 1963, of its findings and recommendations to the 1964 session of the General Assembly, at which time said Committee shall submit suggested legislation. The Committee shall continue its work and make a final report and shall submit a complete revision and recodification of the election laws

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to the 1965 session of the General Assembly on or before January 15, 1965, on which date the Committee shall be abolished. The members of the Committee shall receive compensation, per diem expenses, and allowances authorized for members of interim legislative committees, except that the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall receive no additional compensation, but shall receive actual and necessary expenses relating to their services on the Committee. The Committee shall be authorized to meet for a total of 20 days. However, upon request of the Governor and the approval of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, such additional time as will allow the Committee to complete the purposes of this Resolution shall be authorized. The funds necessary for the purposes of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of the government, and from any other available funds. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. ALVA J. HOPKINS, JR. BRIDGE DESIGNATED. No. 90 (House Revolution No. 166-470). A Resolution. Designating the Alva J. Hopkins, Jr. Bridge; and for other purposes. Whereas, Honorable Alva J. Hopkins, Jr. was a life long resident of Charlton County, having passed away in June of 1961; and

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Whereas, Alva J. Hopkins served as a member of the State Game and Fish Commission from the Eighth Congressional District for a term of seven years, during which time he devoted his untiring efforts to enhancing and developing game and fish resources in the State of Georgia; and Whereas, Mr. Hopkins served as a member of the House of Representatives and Senate of the General Assembly of Georgia for eight years, as a representative from Charlton County; and Whereas, during his entire life Mr. Hopkins was an outstanding leader in business, civic, political and religious activities in his community; and Whereas, during Mr. Hopkins long tenure of public service, he was instrumental in the construction of Georgia Highway #252; and Whereas, there is a bridge on Georgia Highway #252 spanning the Satilla River; and Whereas, it is only appropriate that this man's accomplishments and public service be recognized in some fashion. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the bridge located on Georgia Highway #252 spanning the Satilla River is hereby designated as the Alva J. Hopkins, Jr. Bridge. The State Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to erect an appropriate marker so designating said bridge. Approved April 12, 1963.

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FORWARD GEORGIA COMMISSION. No. 92 (House Resolution No. 185-535). A Resolution. Creating the Forward Georgia Commission; and for other purposes. Whereas, in the year 1733 this great State of Georgia was founded; and Whereas, the year 1983 will mark the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the State of Georgia; and Whereas, it would be proper and appropriate that the citizens of this great State, together with its towns, cities, municipalities, and counties, as well as all civic, business, social and fraternal organizations and groups should look forward to, and plan for the commemoration of, the 250th Anniversary celebration of its founding; and Whereas, during such year of 1983, all citizens of this great State and its political subdivisions, together with all civic, business, social and fraternal organizations and groups should endeavor to celebrate a full-scale exposition so as to commemorate the landing by General Oglethorpe, the founding of this State, and to depict this State's 250 years of development and progress in all fields of endeavor including, but not limited to, our economic, business, financial, historical, industrial and cultural improvements; and Whereas, the year 1983 being twenty years hence, it would be to the advantage and benefit of each of the citizens within the confines of the boundaries of our great State and each of its political subdivisions during such twenty year interval to further enhance and improve the tangible and intangible assets of all of the qualities and attributes heretofore mentioned by embarking upon four five year phases of progress and development in the fields of endeavor heretofore stated; and

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Whereas, the City of Savannah, Georgia's initial birthplace, has already initiated its first five year phase of a twenty year Savannah on the Move program pointing toward the commemoration of our State's 250th Anniversary and for the accomplishment of the goals hereinabove set forth; and Whereas, other Georgia cities and towns are now considering similar twenty year programs of their own to parallel the said commemorative anniversary and, furthermore, we should encourage each and every citizen, town, city, municipality and county to likewise similarly commemorate the 250th Anniversary of this State's founding; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that there is hereby created the Forward Georgia Commission to be composed of fifteen members as follows: The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade, who shall serve as Chairman of the Commission, the Secretary of State, who shall serve as Vice-Chairman, the President of the Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, the Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of the Cities of Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Rome, Savannah, and Valdosta, and three members to be appointed by the Governor. The Commission shall meet within thirty days after the members are appointed for the purpose of organizing and adopting procedures. The Commission shall make a study of all the possibilities for the Forward Georgia Programs as provided for hereinbefore and formulate a comprehensive plan relative to the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Georgia in the year 1983, including plans for an Exposition to be held in such year. The Commission shall seek to provide methods and procedures where programs similar to the Savannah on the Move Program may be initiated in other municipalities and political subdivisions of the State. The Commission shall present a complete plan to the Governor and to the members of the General Assembly on or before December 1, 1963, on which date the Commission shall stand abolished. The

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members shall receive no compensation, per diem, expenses or allowances for their services on the Commission. Approved April 12, 1963. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS MUST POSSESS CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE. No. 410 (Senate Bill No. 26). An Act to amend an Act creating a Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322), as amended, so as to provide that drivers of school buses must obtain and possess a chauffeur's license; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating a Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322), as amended, is hereby amended by adding in the first sentence of the third from the last paragraph of section 6 of Article IV between the words hire and upon the following words: nor a school bus, so that when so amended said paragraph shall read as follows: That no person shall operate a motor-propelled vehicle engaged in hauling persons or property for hire nor school bus upon the public roads or highways within this State or upon the public streets of any incorporated village, town or city as a chauffeur without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. That any person so doing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by the courts of this State having jurisdiction thereof, by the imposition of a fine not to exceed fifty ($50.00) dollars including costs, imprisonment not to exceed six months, to work on the chain-gang or the public roads or on such other public works as the State or County may

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employ the chain-gang, not to exceed six months, any one or more of these punishments in the discretion of the judge. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. GEORGIA LIMING MATERIALS ACT OF 1963. No. 411 (Senate Bill No. 27). An Act to regulate the registration, labeling, analysis, inspection, sale, distribution, and application of agricultural limestone and other liming materials; to provide for licenses and registrations and fees therefor; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this Act; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this Act; to provide penalties for deficiencies in analysis and the disposition thereof; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out other provisions of this Act; to repeal the Georgia Liming Materials and Soils Conditioners Act of 1959, approved March 17, 1959, (Ga. L. 1959, p. 306); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1 . This Act shall be known as the Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963. Short title. Section 2 . The following definitions are applicable only when the following products are sold for or represented to be for agricultural purposes. Any product not listed, the use of which is claimed to decrease soil acidity, must meet the requirements set forth in A-1 of this Section. A. Definitions . 1. Agricultural Liming Materials are those materials whose calcium and magnesium content is

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capable of neutralizing soil acidity. All liming materials must have a minimum neutralizing value of eighty-five per cent (85%) calcium carbonate equivalent to be accepted for registration. B. Agricultural Liming Materials . 1. Calcitic liming materials are those materials of which eighty per cent (80%) or more of the total neutralizing value expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent is derived from calcium. 2. Dolomitic liming materials are those materials of which twenty-five per cent (25%) or more of the total neutralizing value expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent is derived from magnesium. 3. Ground limestone is calcitic or dolomitic limestone ground so that ninety per cent (90%) of the materials will pass a 10-mesh sieve and not less than twenty-five per cent (25%) will pass a 100-mesh sieve. 4. Finely-ground limestone is calcitic or dolomitic limestone ground so that ninety per cent (90%) of the material will pass through a 20-mesh sieve and not less seventy per cent (70%) shall pass through a 100-mesh sieve. 5. Burnt lime, quick lime, lump lime, caustic lime, or builders lime are materials consisting chiefly of calcium oxide or calcium and magnesium oxides which result from heating calcitic or dolomitic limestone to remove carbon dioxide. These materials shall meet the same screen specifications as set forth for finely ground limestone. 6. Hydrated lime (slaked lime) is a dry product formed by adding sufficient water to burnt lime to form calcium and magnesium hydroxides. These materials shall meet the same screen specifications as set forth for finely ground limestone. 7. Ground shells is the product obtained by grinding the shells of mollusks so that not less than fifty per cent

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(50%) of the materials shall pass a 100-mesh sieve and shall carry the name of the mollusk of origin. 8. Marl is the granular or loosely consolidated, earthy material composed largely of calcium carbonate as shell fragments of form precipitation in ponds. These materials shall meet the same screen specifications as set forth for finely ground limestone. 9. Ground shell marl is the product obtained by grinding natural deposits of shell marl so that at least seventy-five per cent (75%) of the material shall pass a 100-mesh sieve and ninety per cent (90%) of the materials shall pass a 20-mesh sieve. 10. Waste lime, by-product lime, is any industrial waste or by-product containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize acids. These products must be free of materials that are toxic to plant growth to be accepted for registration. It shall be designated by prefixing the name of the industry or process by which it is produced. 11. Agricultural slag is a fused silicate whose calcium and magnesium content is capable of neutralizing acidity and which is ground so that ninety per cent (90%) of the material will pass a 10-mesh sieve and not less than twenty-five per cent (25%) will pass a 100-mesh sieve. C . Labels of artificial mixtures of two or more liming materials or of gypsum with liming materials shall include a list of the ingredients used. Labels. D . Sieve number designates sieves conforming to specifications of the United States Standard sieve series. Sieve tests listed herein are minimum. No tolerance allowed. Official analysis shall be determined by the wet method. Sieve numbers. E . The maximum moisture allowable in agricultural lime at the time of sampling is not to exceed fifteen per cent (15%) by weight. Moisture.

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Section 3. Registration . All manufacturers, processors, or producers who sell, offer for sale, hold or distribute agricultural liming materials shall register by July 1 of each calendar year with the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia upon applicable forms furnished by said Commissioner. A. Registration shall be made by the registrants for each and every brand or grade of agricultural liming materials offered for sale. However, only one registration shall be required for each brand and type of agricultural liming material. No product intended for agricultural liming purposes shall be offered for sale or be distributed prior to registration with the Department of Agriculture. Products labeled for use in the construction and building trades shall be exempt from registration. Section 4. Labeling . When any agricultural liming material is offered for sale, the manufacturers or processors shall label or attach to each bag or other container or show on the delivery invoice, if sold in bulk, the name and address of the manufacturer, net weight, type, the guaranteed analysis, maximum moisture content, and any other pertinent information set forth by regulation or law. Section 5. Guaranteed values and fineness of grind . The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to determine the neutralizing value, fineness of grind, and moisture content of liming materials. The methods of analysis shall be the same as those adopted by the American Association of Agricultural Chemists, or such methods as may be adopted by the Commissioner. Section 6. Reports and Tonnage Fees . A. All manufacturers, processors, or producers who have registered their products with the Commissioner of Agriculture, as provided in this Act, shall pay annually upon registration to the Commissioner of Agriculture, a fee based upon the following tonnage sold during the previous twelve (12) months period: $100.00 annual fee for producers having sales of 10,000 tons or more of liming materials in Georgia.

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$50.00 annual fee for producers having sales of less than 10,000 tons of liming materials in Georgia. Such fees are to be levied in lieu of a tonnage fee. B. All manufacturers, processors, or producers who have registered shall submit semi-annually to the Commissioner of Agriculture on forms supplied by the Commissioner, a report showing the net tons of all liming materials sold in the State, the county to which delivered, and the brands and/or types of each. The reporting period shall be the six months preceding June 30 and December 31st of each year and reports shall be filed within thirty days after the close of the reporting period. Section 7. Licenses . A. Any person, firm or corporation wishing to become a manufacturer, processor, or producer of liming materials as defined in this Act, shall before engaging in such business, secure a license from the Commissioner of Agriculture. Such person, firm or corporation shall make application for such license on forms to be furnished by the Commissioner, submitting such information as to the proposed operations as the Commissioner may prescribe. Such licenses shall be renewable annually on the first day of July. Such licenses may be revoked for cause after due notice and public hearing for a violation of any provisions of this Act. B. Any person, firm, or corporation wishing to engage in the distribution of agricultural liming materials in commerce or who applies these materials to the soil for hire, shall before engaging in such business, secure a license from the Commissioner of Agriculture. Such license shall be issued at no cost to the applicant after approval by the Commissioner of Agriculture and may be combined with the license for distribution of fertilizer materials. Application shall be made on forms furnished by the Commissioner. All licenses shall be renewable annually on the first day of July. Such licenses may be revoked for cause after due notice and public hearing for a violation of any of the provisions of this Act.

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Section 8. Violations . A. If it shall appear to the Commissioner or his agents that any of the provisions of this Act or the rules and regulations issued thereunder have been violated, the Commissioner shall cause notice of the violation to be given to the manufacturer, processor, producer, jobber, or vendor concerned and the persons notified shall be given an opportunity to be heard under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. If it appears after such hearing either in the presence or absence of the person so notified that any of the provisions of this Act or rules and regulations issued thereto have been violated, the Commissioner may certify the facts to the Court having jurisdiction for prosecution as a misdemeanor. B. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Act or the rules and regulations issued thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. C. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of violations of this Act when he believes that the public interest will be best served by other methods. Section 9. Stop Sale Orders . The Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby authorized to have issued a Stop Sale Order on any of the liming materials covered in this Act when such material is found to be in violation of the Act. The Stop Sale Order may be removed only by written order from the Commissioner. Section 10. Sampling . Materials covered by this Act shall be sampled according to the official methods as adopted by the Commissioner. Section 11. Penalties . When upon analysis by the Department of Agriculture any load of agricultural liming materials that is sampled fails to meet the guarantee for neutralizing value, screen size, or moisture content, a penalty

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shall be assessed in accordance with the following provisions: A. In the event a material carries a guarantee of more than eight-five per cent (85%) neutralizing value, a penalty shall be assessed when the analysis indicates a deficiency of five per cent (5%) or more. Except that in no case shall a tolerance be applied if the found neutralizing value falls below eight-five (85%). The producer shall refund to the purchaser through the Commissioner of Agriculture a penalty equal to two times the actual cash value of the deficiency based on invoice delivered retail price. The minimum penalty shall be $1 per ton. B. When a material does not meet screening specifications as set forth in this Act, a penalty of $1 per ton shall be assessed by the Commissioner for the use of the purchaser for each reduction of 5% or fraction thereof. C. When the analysis of any material shall exceed the maximum moisture content that is guaranteed it shall be subject to penalty to be assessed by the Commissioner for the use of the purchaser in the amount of two times the actual retail cash value of the excess moisture by weight with a minimum assessment of $1 per ton. D. The penalty shall be assessed against the manufacturer, processor, or producer if the liming material is sampled at the mine or while it is still contained within a railroad car or other vehicle wherein the lime is protected from the weather. If the material is sampled after being shipped in an open railroad car or after being exposed to the weather while under the ownership or control of the distributor or dealer, the penalty shall be assessed against said distributor or dealer. E. Where the distributor or dealer has possession of liming material which fails to meet the minimum requirements as set out above, said distributor or dealer may, nevertheless, sell that liming material; provided, however, that said distributor or dealer must give a discount to his buyer of said defective liming material in an amount equivalent

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to whatever penalty he would accrue otherwise according to the provisions of this Act. The exact amount of this discount must be shown on the face of the invoice and delivery ticket. Section 12. Rules and Regulations . For the enforcement of this Act, the Commissioner is authorized to adopt and prescribe, after public hearing following public notice, and to enforce rules and regulations so adopted relating to the distribution of agricultural liming materials necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this Act. Section 13 . An Act known as the Georgia Liming Materials and Soils Conditioners Act of 1959, approved March 17, 1959, (Ga. L. 1959, p. 306), is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1959 Act repealed. Section 14 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. ELECTIONSPOLL WORKERS TO WEAR BADGES. No. 412 (Senate Bill No. 40). An Act to provide for the wearing of badges by poll workers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. All authorized managers, assistant managers and clerks conducting any election within this State shall display in a conspicuous manner upon their persons a badge divulging the person's name and position or function with respect to the election being conducted. Section 2. Any political party or political subdivision of this State conducting said election shall have the authority,

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if they so desire, to prescribe and furnish to all authorized persons official badges. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. FALSE ADVERTISING. No. 413 (Senate Bill No. 55). An Act to amend an Act regulating advertising, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 411), as amended by an Act approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 197), so as to include certain additional advertising devices under the provisions of that Act; to provide an equitable remedy for certain violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act regulating advertising, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 411), as amended by an Act approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 197), is hereby amended by striking section 1A of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 1A to read as follows: Section 1A. No person, firm, corporation or association or any employee thereof with intent directly or indirectly to dispose of real or personal property or to perform services professional or otherwise, or to do anything of any nature whatsoever to induce the public to enter into any obligation relating thereto, shall make or disseminate or cause to be made or disseminated before the public in this State, in any newspaper or other publication, radio, television, or advertising device or by public outcry or proclamation or any other manner or means whatever any statement concerning such real or personal property or services, professional or

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otherwise, or concerning any circumstances or matter of fact connected with the proposed performance or disposition thereof, which is untrue or fraudulent and which is known, or which by the exercise of reasonable care should be known, to be untrue or fraudulent. Nothing in this section shall apply to any visual or sound broadcasting station or to any publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine, or other form of printed advertising, who broadcasts, telecasts, publishes or prints such advertisement in good faith without knowledge of its false or fraudulent character. Advertising. Whoever violates this section, shall be fined not less than two hundred nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than twenty days, or both. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 2 therein the words Section 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the words any section, so that when so amended said section 2 shall read as follows: Section 2. Any person, firm or corporation offering through advertising merchandise, commodities or services for sale in violation of any section of this Act may be enjoined from such advertising by the superior court having jurisdiction, upon the suit of any person aggrieved or about to be aggrieved thereby. Injunctions. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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GEORGIA SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONERAUTHORITY OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTIES. No. 414 (Senate Bill No. 65). An Act to amend an Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057), as amended, by an Act approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 320), and an Act approved February 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 50), so as to authorize and empower the State Fire Marshal, his deputy and arson investigators to make arrests and to carry weapons; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057), as amended, by an Act approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 320), and an Act approved February 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 50), is hereby amended by inserting between sections 20 and 21 a new section 20A to read as follows: Section 20A. The State Fire Marshal, or any of his deputies, not to exceed twelve (12), are hereby granted that authority and power which sheriffs have to make arrests of any persons violating or charged with violating any of the criminal statutes of this State relating to arson. In case of such arrests the State Fire Marshal, or any of his deputies, shall immediately deliver the arrested person or persons to the custody of the sheriff of the county wherein the offense was committed. The duty of a sheriff as to the person delivered to him by any person arresting under the provisions of this Act shall be the same as if the sheriff himself had made the original arrest. The State Fire Marshal, or any of his deputies, are hereby authorized and empowered to carry weapons in order to enforce the provisions of this Act.

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSQUALIFICATIONS. Code 32-502 Amended. No. 415 (Senate Bill No. 67). An Act to amend Code section 32-502, relating to the qualifications of the State Superintendent of Schools, so as to provide for additional qualifications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 32-502, relating to the qualifications of the State Superintendent of Schools, is hereby amended by striking the following: or in lieu thereof shall have a diploma from a reputable college or normal school, or shall and substituting in lieu thereof the following: hold a five year degree from an accredited college or university,, so that when so amended Code section 32-502 shall read as follows: 32-502. Qualifications .To render a person eligible to hold the office of State Superintendent of Schools he shall be a person of good moral character, of high educational standing, have had at least three years' practical experience as a teacher, hold a five year degree from an accredited college or university, and be at least 30 years of age. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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BANKS AND BANKINGREQUIREMENTS FOR NEW BANKS BEFORE BEGINNING BUSINESS. Code 13-908, 13-909 Amended. No. 416 (Senate Bill No. 68). An Act to amend Code Chapter 13-9, relating to the incorporation of banks, as amended, so as to require that all the capital stock of every bank applying for a charter be paid in; to provide that every bank, before it shall transact business as a bank, at any location, shall obtain a permit to do business from the Superintendent of Banks; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 13-9, relating to the incorporation of banks, as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Code section 13-908, relating to the paying in of capital stock of a bank, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 13-908. Payment of capital .All of the capital stock of every bank applying for a charter shall be paid in, in cash, before such bank shall be authorized to commence business. Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 13-909, relating to permits from the Superintendent of Banks to begin business, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 13-909. Permit to begin business .Before any bank shall transact any business as a bank, in any location, such bank shall file with the Superintendent of Banks a request for a permit to commence business. No bank shall transact any business as a bank without the written permit of the Superintendent, certifying that such bank has complied with all the requirements of law, and is authorized to transact business as a bank, and that such business can be

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safely entrusted to it, which permit shall be recorded in the office of the Superintendent in a book to be kept by him for that purpose; and a certified copy thereof under the hand and official seal of the Superintendent shall be furnished to and kept on file by the bank. The Superintendent, before issuing his permit to any bank to begin business, shall make an examination, or cause an examination to be made, in order to ascertain whether the requisite capital of such bank shall have been paid in, in cash. The Superintendent shall not authorize any bank to commence business until it shall be made to appear to his satisfaction, from such examination that the amount of capital herein required has been subscribed in good faith, and that all of the capital stock has been paid in, in cash. The first directors shall be those named in the application for charter, or such stockholders as may be substituted, with the approval of the Superintendent, for any therein named. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. BANKS AND BANKINGREAL ESTATE OWNED BY BANKS. Code 13-2024 Amended. No. 417 (Senate Bill No. 70). An Act to amend Code section 13-2024, relating to ownership of real estate by banks, so as to change the percentage that a bank may invest in real and personal property; to provide for the disposition of property which has ceased to be used for bank purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 13-2024, relating to ownership of real estate by banks, is hereby amended by striking

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therefrom the words and symbols one-third ([UNK]) and inserting in lieu thereof the words and symbols one-half () and by inserting between the words above and shall in the last sentence of said Code section the following: and no real estate which has ceased to be used as bank premises, so that when so amended Code section 13-2024 shall read as follows: 13-2024. Purposes for Which Banks May Hold Real Estate .Any bank may purchase, hold and convey real estate for the following purposes only; first, such as shall be necessary for the convenient transaction of its business, the amount of which, including its furniture and fixtures, shall not exceed one-half () of the paid in unimpaired capital and surplus; provided, that the Superintendent of Banks may, upon application by any bank, in his discretion allow a greater sum invested; second, such as shall be conveyed to it in satisfaction of debt previously contracted in the course of its business; third, such as it shall purchase at sales under judgments, decrees, or mortgage foreclosures under securities held by it; but a bank shall not bid, at any such sale, a larger amount than sufficient to satisfy its debt, costs and expenses. No real estate acquired in the cases contemplated in the second and third subsections above and no real estate which has ceased to be used as bank premises shall be held for a longer period than five (5) years, unless the time shall be extended by the Superintendent for cause shown; provided, that this section shall not apply to any banking house, furniture or fixtures actually own on January 1, 1920: Provided, further, that nothing contained in this section shall apply to savings banks doing only a savings business. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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EDUCATIONGRANTS FOR EDUCATION, 1961 ACT AMENDED. No. 418 (Senate Bill No. 81). An Act to amend an Act relating to the payment of education grants, approved January 31, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 35), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 552), so as to provide the method by which such grants shall be paid; to provide for approval of the local Board of Education and the local governing authority for determination as to whether grants shall be paid; to provide for funds; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to provide for effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act relating to the payment of education grants, approved January 31, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 35), as amended by an Act approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 552), is hereby amended by striking paragraph (a) of section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (a) to read as follows: (a) `Parents' shall mean the natural or adoptive parent(s), legal guardian, or other person(s) standing in loco parentis to or having legal custody of a child eligible and entitled to receive an education grant under this Act who is actually paying or who will pay the tuition cost of attendance of such child at a school which qualified such child to receive a grant pursuant to this Act. Parents defined. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 3 to read as follows: Section 3. Every child between the ages of six (6) and nineteen (19) residing in this State who has not finished or graduated from high school and who is otherwise eligible and qualified to attend the elementary and secondary public schools of the local school system wherein such child

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resides shall, in lieu of attending the public schools of such local school system, be eligible to receive an education grant to be expended for the purpose of paying or otherwise defraying the cost of tuition at a non-sectarian private school located in any State of the United States or a public school located outside this State but within some other state of the United States, in the amount, manner, and subject to the provision of this Act. Children eligible. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 4 to read as follows: Section 4. The amount of each education grant that may be paid under this Act per school year shall not exceed the actual amount expended or to be expended by parents in payment of the tuition cost of attendance of their child or ward at a school which by the terms of this Act qualified such child to receive such grant, or the average State cost per pupil in average daily attendance in the public schools of this State for the school year immediately preceding the school year for which the education grant is to be paid, to be determined by dividing the statewide average daily attendance figure in the public schools of this State during the preceding school year into the total amount of State education funds allotted to all public school systems of this State for the preceding school year under the Minimum Foundation Program of Education laws (excluding State allotments for capital outlay purposes), whichever of the two sums is the lesser. Only one education grant shall be paid on behalf of any school child eligible to receive a grant during any one school year period as defined by law. Amount of grants. Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. No grants shall be paid to any person in any county or municipality of this State, unless the need for the payment of such grants in a county or municipality has been determined as hereinafter provided. The county

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board of education and the governing authority of the county shall meet during the month of April each year to investigate the request for grants in such county, and may meet on the call of the governing authority at any other time to make such determination. In the event it is determined that such need does exist, a resolution to that effect must be passed by the board and the governing authority at such joint meeting. In the case of a municipal school system, the board of education thereof, the governing authority of the municipality involved and the governing authority of the county shall meet during the month of April each year to determine whether a need for such grants exists in the municipality, and may meet on the call of the governing authority at any other time to make such determination. In the event it is determined that such need does exist, a resolution to that effect must be passed by the board, the governing authority of the municipality involved and the governing authority of the county at such joint meeting. If it is determined that a need exists and a resolution to that effect is adopted as provided for hereinbefore, applications for grants shall be filed by parents of children eligible to receive grants under this Act, with the superintendent of schools of the local public school system, where such children are entitled by law to attend the public schools, free of any tuition. Applications shall be made in writing in such form, maner and time and shall contain such information as the State Board of Education shall prescribe. All such applications shall be turned over to the local board of education, reviewed by such board, and approved or disapproved by such board within thirty (30) days after the date of filing with the local superintendent of schools. Need determined, applications. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6 to read as follows: Section 6. The State Board of Education shall prescribe reasonable rules and regulations providing for the administration of this Act under the State Superintendent of Schools. Said Board may also prescribe all forms and reports deemed necessary for implementation of this Act.

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Such rules and regulations shall prescribe the minimum academic standards that must be met by any nonsectarian private school attended by a child in order to entitle such child to an education grant under this Act, provided however, that such minimum academic standards as may be prescribed shall not exceed or be more stringent than the minimum academic standards applicable to the public elementary and secondary schools of this State. Such rules and regulations shall not deal in any manner with the requirements of non-sectarian private schools relating to eligibility of pupils that may be admitted thereto, or with the physical plant facilities of any private schools. The State Superintendent of Schools may require each school to furnish him such information and records as may be deemed necessary to enable him to make a determination as to whether such school shall be eligible under the provisions of this Act. A failure by any school to produce all such information and records as may be requested shall be grounds for the Superintendent to omit the name of such school on the list of schools furnished to the local boards of education as hereinafter provided. Rules, etc. Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6A to read as follows: Section 6A. The local boards of education shall be bound by the list of schools which the State Superintendent of Schools shall furnish. The local boards of education may require applicants for grants to furnish such information as may be deemed necessary to enable such board to pass upon such application. A failure by the applicant to produce all such information and records as may be requested shall be grounds for denying the application without further investigation. In the event any application is denied, the local board shall give written notice thereof by mail to the parents applying therefor. Within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, said parents may file written request for hearing with the board, in which event such a hearing shall be afforded in not less than ten (10) days from the date of receipt of such request. Any parents, school or institution adversely affected by any final determination

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made by the board as above provided may obtain review thereof by appeal to the State Board of Education, which appeal must be filed in writing not less than fifteen (15) days after such final determination. In all other respects, all such appeals to the State Board of Education shall be made and determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board governing appeals from local boards of education. Approved schools, appeals, etc. Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6B in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6B to read as follows: Section 6B. School children receiving education grants under this Act shall not be considered as being in daily attendance in any local school system of this State for the purpose of allotment and distribution of State funds under the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, approved February 24, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1406), as amended. Intent. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6C in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6C to read as follows: Section 6C. All grants approved and paid by the local boards of education shall be paid out of existing and available school funds allocated to such local systems by the State for educational purposes and from educational funds derived from local sources. The local system shall receive a refund relative to the amounts paid out in education grants in the amount and under the formula provided for hereinafter. The local school system board of education shall share in the cost of the education grant in the same proportion as it shares in the cost of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education for such local system. The amount arrived at under such formula shall be paid by the State Department of Education to the local system at the time and under the procedure prescribed by the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education shall include in its estimate of financial requirements to be filed with the Budget Bureau, as required by law, an estimate of the

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amount of funds which may be needed during the next appropriations period for the purpose of paying the State's portion of the grants provided for under this Act. The General Assembly shall make adequate provision therefor in appropriating funds to the State Department of Education. The local school systems may, at their election, utilize local education funds to supplement the amount of State funds and the local funds paid under the formula set out hereinbefore. Any such supplemental funds used shall be expended in the amount and under the procedure prescribed by the local board of education. Payments, etc. Section 9. Said Act is further amended by striking section 6D in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 6D to read as follows: Section 6D. (a) All local school systems shall have the same power and authority to appropriate and utilize local education funds for the purpose of paying grants as such local systems now or hereafter possess for the purpose of operation of the local public schools. Local grants, etc. (b) Notwithstanding any provisions of law limiting the power of counties to levy taxes and appropriate funds for use in the county school system for educational purposes, or limiting the power of municipalities to levy taxes and appropriate funds for use in independent school systems for educational purposes, and in addition to any powers now granted counties and such municipalities by existing law to levy taxes and appropriate funds for educational purposes, the governing authorities of every county in this State and of every municipality authorized by law to maintain existing independent school systems, whether or not such independent school system was created before adoption of the Constitution of 1877, are hereby authorized and empowered by this Act, pursuant to authority conferred on the General Assembly by article VIII, section XIII, paragraph I of the Constitution, to appropriate and expend any available local tax funds of such county or municipality to pay education grants. Section 10. The provisions of this Act shall become effective

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July 1, 1963, except that the meetings provided for in section 5 in April of 1963 shall be held during such month. Effective dates. Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT AMENDEDLIFE INSURANCE IN LIEU OF SURVIVORS' BENEFITS AUTHORIZED. No. 419 (Senate Bill No. 83). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to establish an employees' retirement system approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949 Reg. Sess. pp. 138 et seq.) and as amended, so as to authorize the Board of Trustees to contract with the State Employees' Assurance Department for benefits to be paid to employees in lieu of survivors' benefits; to provide for the transfer of assets to the State Employees' Assurance Department; to provide for a method of coverage; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That an Act to establish an employees retirement system approved February 3, 1949 as amended is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 18 and to read as follows, to wit: Section 18. The Board of Trustees may provide life insurance protection for the members of the Retirement System in lieu of the survivors' benefits provided by section 17 by contracting for such service with the State Employees' Assurance Department. Such contract must provide benefits to those persons now entitled to benefits under the provisions of section 17 of this Act. All funds and other assets

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or any part thereof previously accumulated for the purpose of said section 17 may be transferred to the State Employees' Assurance Department upon the execution of the contract herein authorized. Contributions for such coverage shall be provided for and collected as set forth in subsection (4) of section 17. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict of this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT. No. 420 (Senate Bill No. 84). An Act to create a department of state government to be known as the State Employees' Assurance Department; to provide for the management of the Department; to provide for members of the Board of Directors; to provide for expenses for the Directors; to provide for the employment of assistants; to provide for the expenses of the Department; to provide that the employees be covered by the State Merit System; to provide for the payment of the Department's pro rata share of the expenses of the Merit System; to provide for the keeping of records; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to authorize the Department to contract with the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to authorize the Department to sue and be sued under certain conditions; to provide for the general authority and qualification thereof; to provide for the severability of the provisions of the Act; to provide for an effective date; to provide for the repeal of Acts in conflict with this Act; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created a Department of the State Government to be known as the State Employees

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Assurance Department. The management of the Department shall be in a Board of Directors consisting of the Comptroller General, the Commissioner of Labor, the State Auditor, the Director of the State Merit System, and two members to be appointed by the Governor. Created, directors. Section 2. The directors shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses that they incur through service on the Board of Directors; provided however, no director or members shall receive any compensation whatsoever from any source. Compensation, expenses. Section 3. The Board of Directors shall elect from its membership a Chairman, and may employ necessary administrative and clerical assistants who shall not be members of the Board. The Board shall engage such actuarial and other services as shall be required from time to time to transact the business of the department. The expenses of the department may be paid from funds received under any contract issued by the department or appropriated from time to time. Officers, employees. Section 4. The employees of the department shall be governed by such rules of position classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, transfer, qualification, compensation, seniority, privileges, tenure and other employment standards as may now and hereafter be established under such Merit System control as may be authorized by the Act approved February 4, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, pp. 171-177) providing for the establishment of a Merit System Council, or any amendments thereof. Employees. Section 5. The department shall pay its pro rata share of the administrative cost of operating the Merit System of Personnel Administration in the manner prescribed in Section 3, paragraph (e) of the Merit System Act referred to in the preceding section. Merit system expenses. Section 6. The department shall keep in convenient form such data as shall be necessary for actuarial valuations of the funds maintained by the department and for checking the experience of its contracts. Records, etc.

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Section 7. Subject to the limitations of this Act, the Board of Directors may, from time to time, establish rules and regulations for the administration of any fund established hereunder and for the transaction of its business. Rules, etc. Section 8. The State Employees' Assurance Department may contract with the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to provide protection for the benefit of such persons as may be covered by the provisions of such system, such payments to be paid by reason of the death of the insured to his beneficiary or his estate and not to the employer. Contracts. The contract authorized herein shall be of the group term life insurance type. Section 9. Any person having a claim under any contract entered into by this department may sue on such contract in the superior court of plaintiff's residence. However, as a condition precedent to the filing of suit such claimant must file with the Board of Directors a claim in writing outlining his contentions and claim in detail, and no suit may be filed on such claim until the same has been decided adversely to the claimant or until the expiration of 60 days. Actions. Section 10. The department shall have only the authority herein granted together with the authority to do those things necessary for the efficient and effective accomplishment of those purposes. The department is not required to comply with any provisions of the Georgia Insurance Code. Authority. Section 11. If any provision of this Act is held invalid the invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision. And to this end the provisions of this Act are severable. Severability. Section 12. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor. Effective date. Section 13. All Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE. Code 60-512 Repealed. No. 421 (Senate Bill No. 116). An Act to be repeal Code section 60-512, relating to the transfer of registered real estate between husband and wife, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 60-512, relating to the transfer of registered real estate between husband and wife, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. CORPORATIONSMERGERS. No. 422 (Senate Bill No. 130). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an Act approved March 15, 1935, (Ga. L. 1935, pp. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned Act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes., approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1111); so as to provide that any trust company incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 109-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 78) which is not exercising trust powers and which does not have banking

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powers, may, upon complying with the provisions of the Corporation Act of 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-8, p. 214) relating to the merger or consolidation of corporations, surrender its charter and franchise as a trust company and merge or consolidate into a corporation incorporated under the provisions of said Corporation Act of 1938; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled an Act authorizing the chartering and empowering of corporations, and amending, revising and perfecting the present corporation laws of the State; to repeal section 22-308 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended by an Act approved March 15, 1935, (Ga. L. 1935, pp. 108-9, and to repeal said last mentioned Act) and to insert a new section in lieu thereof; and for other purposes, approved January 28, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 214), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1111), is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to be known as section 23 (a): Section 23 (a). Any trust company incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 109-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 (Ga. Laws 1898, p. 78) which is not exercising trust powers and which does not have banking powers, may, upon complying with the provisions of this Corporation Act of 1938 relating to the merger or consolidation of corporations, surrender its charter and franchise as a trust company and merge or consolidate into a corporation incorporated under the provisions of this Corporation Act of 1938. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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PERSONS SUBJECT TO BE COMMITTED TO MILLEDGEVILLE STATE HOSPITAL. Code 49-604 Amended. No. 423 (Senate Bill No. 137). An Act to amend Code section 49-604 pertaining to commissions for persons who are liable to have guardians appointed or who may be subject to be committed to the Milledgeville State Hospital, as amended, so as to provide that residents, non-residents and aliens may be committed to the Milledgeville State Hospital; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 49-604 pertaining to commissions for persons who are liable to have guardians appointed or who may be subject to be committed to the Milledgeville State Hospital, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said section 49-604 the following: The provisions of this section shall also be applicable at the discretion of the Commission and Ordinary to non-residents of the State of Georgia and to aliens temporarily residing within the county. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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PERSONS STATE OWNED OR OPERATED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS SHALL RECEIVE. No. 424 (Senate Bill No. 138). An Act to amend an Act providing for the observation, diagnosis, care and treatment of mentally ill persons and their hospitalization, both voluntarily and involuntarily upon court order, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 837), so as to provide that every psychiatric hospital owned or operated by the State of Georgia shall receive any non-resident or alien whose hospitalization is ordered pursuant to the provisions of said Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for the observation, diagnosis, care and treatment of mentally ill persons and their hospitalization, both voluntarily and involuntarily upon court order, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 837), is hereby amended by adding in subsection (a) of section 5 after the word resident and before the word whose the words , non-resident or alien, so that when so amended subsection (a) of section 5 shall read as follows: (a) Every psychiatric hospital owned or operated by the State of Georgia shall any resident, non-resident or alien whose hospitalization is ordered pursuant to the provisions of section 6 hereof. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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MILLEDGEVILLE STATE HOSPITALDEFINING PERSONS WHO MUST BE RECEIVED. Code 35-227 Enacted. No. 425 (Senate Bill No. 139). An Act to amend Code Chapter 35-2 relating to the administration, control, management, conduct and operation of the Milledgeville State Hospital in Baldwin County, Georgia, as amended, so as to provide that Milledgeville State Hospital shall receive any resident, non-resident or alien whose commitment to said hospital is ordered by any ordinary of this State pursuant to the provisions and procedure of Code Chapter 49-6 providing the manner in which certain persons are committed to the Milledgeville State Hospital; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 35-2, relating to the administration, control, management, conduct and operation of the Milledgeville State Hospital in Baldwin County, Georgia, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto to be known as section 35-227 to read as follows: 35-227 . Milledgeville State Hospital shall receive any resident, non-resident or alien whose commitment to said hospital is ordered by any ordinary of this State pursuant to the provisions and procedure of Code Chapter 49-6 providing the manner in which certain persons are committed to the Milledgeville State Hospital. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONDEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS. Code 68-213 Amended. No. 426 (Senate Bill No. 146). An Act to amend section 68-213 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, adopted March 24, 1933, so as to provide for the registration of manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles; to provide for an application for distinguishing dealer's number; to provide for the contents of the application; to provide for a fee to accompany such application for registration; to provide for the furnishing of two number plates to registrants; to provide for the contents of a registrant's plate and that the same shall contain a distinctive number and the word dealer, except as hereafter provided; to provide that the number plates may be used for demonstrating or transporting vehicles for sale or lease; to provide that the Revenue Commissioner may issue number plates bearing the word manufacturer instead of the word dealer in certain cases; to provide that such dealer's number plates may not be used on cars for hire, for private use, or any manner not provided for; to provide for the issuing of additional plates; to provide for a fee for additional plates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 68-213 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, adopted March 24, 1933, is amended by striking said Code section 68-213 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 68-213. Registration and license of makers and dealers; additional tags .Manufacturers and dealers engaged in the manufacture, sale, or leasing of motor vehicles or tractors shall register with the State Revenue Commissioner, making application for a distinguishing dealer's number, specifying `the name and make of motor vehicle manufactured, sold, or leased by them, upon blanks prepared by the State

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Revenue Commissioner for such purposes, and pay therefor a fee of $25, which fee shall accompany such application, and for which said fee the State Revenue Commissioner shall furnish to said dealer two number plates to be known as a dealer's number and to be distinguished from the number plates herein provided for by a different and distinguishing color to be determined by the State Revenue Commissioner, with the word `Dealer' on same; dealer's number plates to be for the purpose of demonstrating or transporting dealer's vehicles for sale or lease. The State Revenue Commissioner may in his discretion issue to dealers that manufacture new motor vehicles in Georgia number plates with the word `Manufacturer' on such plates. No dealer or manufacturer may use or permit to be used a dealer's number for private use or on cars for hire, or other manner not provided for in this section. In case dealers or manufacturers desire more than two tags, they shall so state on the application, and, in addition to the fee of $25 hereinabove provided, shall pay $5 for each and every additional number plate furnished.' Section 2. All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. VOTERS' REGISTRATION ACT AMENDEDCIVIL SERVICE STATUS OF COUNTY REGISTRARS. No. 427 (House Bill No. 17). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to amend the Voters' Registration Act, approved March 17, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 164, et seq.) so as to provide that county registrars appointed by county authorities shall retain their civil service status; to provide compensation; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that the

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Act entitled, An Act to amend the Voters' Registration Act, approved March 17, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 164, et seq.) is hereby amended as follows: Section I. There shall be added a new section to be known as Section 4(a), which shall read as follows: Section 4(a). County registrars appointed by the county authorities pursuant to this Act shall retain any civil service status which such registrars may have attained prior to appointment as registrars. Such status however, shall abate during the period of service as registrar under appointment by the county authorities, but shall be resumed should the appointment as registrar terminate or desist. The county authorities may fix compensation for registrars without regard to civil service regulations, or in their discretion may continue payment under the pay classification and status which the registrar held prior to appointment, or may supplement such compensation by such amount as in the judgment of the County authorities is commensurate with the duties performed, which compensation may be greater for the chief registrar than for the other registrars. Section II. Be it further enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW. No. 428 (House Bill No. 24). An Act creating in each county, city and town an Industrial Development Authority; defining and providing for the exercise of the duties and powers of such Authorities; authorizing such Authorities to acquire, maintain, lease, mortgage, pledge, sell, dispose of and convey real and personal property necessary for industrial projects to aid in the development, expansion or promotion of industry,

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commerce and agriculture, including all necessary or useful land, furnishings, machinery and equipment; including utility facilities necessary to the full utilization of the project; providing for the sale and issuance of revenue-anticipation bonds and other obligations and providing for the security and payment thereof; providing for the foreclosure of mortgages and trust indentures securing the payment of such bonds; providing for the judicial validation of such bonds and the taking of appeals therefrom; authorizing the bringing of mandamus proceedings; providing for the dissolution of such Authorities; exempting bonds issued by such Authorities from regulation applicable to corporate securities; exempting the property, activities and income of such Authorities from taxes and assessments; exempting the bonds of such Authorities, their transfer and the income therefrom from taxation, and providing for the funds in which such bonds may be invested and for the security of which such bonds may be deposited with public officers and bodies. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. This Act may be referred to as the Industrial Development Authorities Law. Section 2. The following terms, whenever used and referred to in this Act, shall have the following respective meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) Authority shall mean each public corporation created by Section 3 of this Act. Definitions. (b) Municipal corporation shall mean each city and town in the state. (c) Governing body shall mean the elected or duly appointed oficials constituting the governing body of each municipal corporation and county in the state. (d) The word project shall include any one or more buildings or structures to be used in the manufacturing,

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processing, assembling, storing or handling of any agricultural or manufactured product or product of mining and industry, or any combination of the foregoing, in every case with all necessary or useful land or rights in land and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, equipment, parking facilities, landscaping and facilities for outdoor storage, all as determined by the Authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review. There may be included as part of any such project all improvements necessary to the full utilization thereof, including site preparation, roads and streets, sidewalks, water supply, supply of power and electricity, supply of gas, outdoor lighting, storm drainage, sewers and facilities for the disposal of waste, belt line railroad, railroad sidings, bridges, causeways, terminals for railroad, automotive and air transportation, transportation facilities incidental to the project, and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways, none of which foregoing descriptive words shall be construed to constitute a limitation, but none of the improvements described in this sentence shall be the primary purpose of any project. (e) The cost of any project acquired hereunder shall embrace the cost of construction, purchase or other form of acquisition, the cost of all land, properties, easements, rights and franchises acquired, financing charges, interest on any obligations issued accruing thereon prior to and during construction and for one year after the completion of construction, cost of engineering, architectural and legal services, fees paid to fiscal agents for financial and other advice or supervision, cost of plans and specifications and other expenses incidental to determining the feasibility or practicability of the project, administrative expenses and all other expenses incurred and disbursements made properly necessary and incident to the acquisition of the completed project and properly necessary or incident to the authorization and issuance of any bonds or other obligations issued to pay the cost of the project. There may also be included as part of such cost the repayment of any loans made for the advance payment of any part of such cost, including interest thereon at not more than 6% per annum, which loans are hereby authorized if made payable

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solely from bond proceeds or rentals to be derived from leasing the project or any part thereof. If at the end of any term of office of any director a successor thereto shall not have been elected, then the director whose term of office shall have expired shall continue to hold office until his successor shall be so elected. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum but no action may be taken by the board without the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the board. No Authority shall transact any business or exercise any powers hereunder until the governing body of the county or municipal corporation shall, by proper resolution, declare that there is a need for an Authority to function in such county or, in the case of a municipal corporation, in such municipal corporation and the area adjacent thereto, but not more than fifteen miles from the boundaries thereof and not outside the boundaries of the county in which such municipal corporation is located. Section 4. The directors shall be taxpayers residing in the county or municipal corporation for which the Authority is created, and their successors shall be appointed as provided by the above mentioned resolution. No director shall

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be an officer or employee of the county or municipal corporation. The directors shall elect one of their members as chairman and another as vice chairman and shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary-treasurer, either of whom may but need not be a director. The directors shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Authority shall make by-laws and regulations for its government and may delegate to one or more of its members or its officers, agents and employees such powers and duties as may be deemed necessary and proper. Such Authority shall have perpetual existence as hereinafter provided. Directors, etc. Section 5. Each Authority shall have all of the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Act, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power: (a) to sue and be sued; (b) to adopt and amend a corporate seal; (c) to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary to exercise the powers of the Authority, any of which contracts may be made with the county in which the Authority is located or may be made with any one or more municipal corporations in such county, and each such county and all municipal corporations therein are hereby authorized to enter into contracts with such Authority; (d) to receive and administer gifts, grants and devises of any property and to administer trusts; (e) to acquire by purchase, gift or construction of any real or personal property desired to be acquired as part of any project or for the purpose of improving, extending, adding to, reconstructing, renovating or remodeling any project or part thereof already acquired, or for the purpose of demolition to make room for such project or any part thereof; (f) to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, mortgage or dispose of, or grant options for any such purposes, any real or personal property or interest therein; (g) to mortgage, pledge or assign any revenues, income, tolls, charges or fees received by the Authority; (h) to issue bonds for the purpose of providing funds for carrying out the purpose of the Authority; (i) to appoint officers and retain agents, engineers, attorneys, fiscal agents, accountants

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and employees and to provide their compensation and duties; (k) to construct, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, extend, improve and equip projects located on land owned or leased by the Authority, and to pay all or part of the cost of any such project from the proceeds of revenue-anticipation bonds of the Authority or from any contribution or loans by persons, firms or corporations, or any other contribution, all of which the Authority is hereby authorized to receive and accept and use; (1) to issue revenue-anticipation bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project, including the cost of extending, adding to or improving such project, or for the purpose of refunding any such bonds of the Authority theretofore issued. Such revenue-anticipation bonds shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, pp. 761-774), as amended, providing for the issuance of revenue-anticipation bonds. As security for the payment of any revenue-anticipation bonds so authorized, any property, real or personal, of an Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered and any such Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture containing any provisions not in conflict with law for the security of such bonds, which trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or upon default in the performance of any term or condition contained in such agreement or indenture. The State of Georgia in behalf of the state and each county, municipal corporation, political subdivision and taxing district therein hereby waives any right it or such county, municipal corporation, political subdivision or taxing district may have to prevent the forced sale or foreclosure of any property of Authority so mortgaged or encumbered and any such mortgage or encumbrance may be foreclosed in accordance with law and the terms thereof. For purposes of the aforesaid judicial validation, the Authority authorizing the bonds shall be regarded as being located in the county for which it is created, or if it is created for a municipal corporation, then in the county in which such municipal corporation is principally located, and the Superior

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Court of such county shall have jurisdiction and the requisite notices shall be published in such county. If no exception is filed to the decree validating such bonds within twenty days from the date upon which such decree is entered, such decree shall be final and no appeal may be taken therefrom; (m) to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly conferred by this Act. Powers. Section 6. No project acquired hereunder shall be operated by an Authority, any municipal corporation, county or other governmental subdivision but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms, or private corporations and if revenue-anticipation bonds or other obligations are to be issued to pay all or part of the cost of such project, the project must be so leased or the contract for its sale entered into prior to or simultaneously with the issuance of such bonds or obligations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due over not more than thirty years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the leased or purchased property and to pay rentals or installments in amounts sufficient, together with any revenues to be derived by the Authority from other property leased or sold, to pay principal of and interest on all of its bonds and other obligations as such principal and interest become due and to pay the necessary administrative expenses of the Authority. Property. Section 7. Obligations of any Authority evidenced by bonds and trust indentures and mortgages executed in connection therewith may contain such provisions not inconsistent with law as shall be determined by the board of directors of the Authority, and the Authority may in such instruments provide for the pledging of all or any part of its revenues, income or charges and the mortgaging of all or any part of its real or personal property and convenant against pledging any or all of its revenues, income or charges and may further provide for the disposition of proceeds realized from the sale of any bonds and for the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds, and necessary

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provisions as to payment and redemption of such bonds. Undertakings of an Authority may likewise prescribe the procedure by which bondholders may enforce rights against the Authority and provide for rights upon breach of any covenant, condition or obligation of the Authority. Trust indentures, mortgages or deeds to secure obligations executed by an Authority shall provide that in the event of default by the Authority in the payment of principal or interest on such obligations or breach of any covenant, a trustee or trustees appointed under the terms of the indenture, mortgage or deed to secure debt, which shall be a bank or trust company authorized to exercise trust powers, may take possession, manage, lease, re-lease, sell, convey or take such other steps not inconsistent with law provided by the terms and conditions of such indenture, mortgage or deed to secure debt for the enforcement of any right relating to such obligations as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the Authority. Bonds. Section 8. By joint resolution of the board of directors and the governing body appointing the board, an Authority created by this Act may be dissolved, provided no such dissolution shall in any way impair the rights of third persons or any contract of the Authority. Disposition to be made of the property of the Authority upon dissolution shall be in the manner provided in such joint resolution. Dissolution. Section 9. The purposes of this Act are to develop and promote for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources and vocational training, the increase of industrial employment, and the making of long-range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion within the jurisdictional area of the Authority and to promote the general welfare of the state. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued by an Authority hereunder unless its board of directors shall adopt a resolution finding that the project for which the bonds are to be issued will promote the foregoing objectives and will increase employment in such area. Purpose, bonds. Section 10. No revenue bonds shall be validated hereunder unless prior thereto:

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(1) A valid and binding lease shall have been formally executed by a lessee for use of the facility to be constructed by the Authority or a valid and binding contract for the sale of such building or facility shall have been entered into with a purchaser; (2) There shall have been obtained from the Department of Industry and Trade, or any successor body, a certificate stating that such financing is needed, that the undertaking is economically feasible and that the repayment of the obligation appears probable: Provided, however, any application for such a certificate not acted on by the Department within thirty (30) days after the filing thereof shall be deemed to have been approved. Section 11. The provisions hereof shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof, and in so far as the provisions of this Act may be inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, including the charter of any municipal corporation, this Act shall be controlling. The sale or issuance of bonds by any Authority shall not be subject to regulation under the Georgia Securities Law or any other law. No proceeding or publication not herein required shall be necessary to the performance of any act herein authorized nor shall any such act be subject to referendum. Intent. Section 12. No bonds or other obligations of and no indebtedness incurred by any Authority shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia or any county or municipal corporation therein nor shall any act of any Authority in any manner constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state or any such county or municipal corporation. All such bonds and obligations shall be payable solely from the revenues therein pledged to such payment, including pledged rentals, sales proceeds, insurance proceeds and condemnation awards, and no holder or holders of any such bonds or obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state or any county or municipal corporation therein nor to enforce the payment thereof against any property of the state or any such county or municipal corporation. Debts, etc.

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Section 13. Each Authority hereby created is created for non-profit purposes, and it is hereby found, determined and declared that the creation of each such Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State, that the Authority is an institution of purely public charity and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this Act and for such reasons, the state covenants with the holders from time to time of the bonds issued hereunder that such Authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments imposed by the state or any of its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions or taxing districts upon any property acquired by the Authority or under its jurisdiction, control, possession or supervision or leased by it to others, or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of any such property or on any income derived by the Authority in the form of fees, rentals, charges, purchase price, installments or otherwise, and that the bonds of such Authority, their transfer and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the state. Purpose, taxes, etc. Section 14. If any one or more sections, clauses, sentences, or parts of this Act shall for any reason be questioned in any court, and shall be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of said Act, but shall be confined in its operations to the specific provisions so held invalid, and inapplicability or invalidity of any such section, clause, provision or part shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way the remaining part or parts of said Act. Severability. Section 15. All acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed; provided, however, any industrial development or payroll authority heretofore created by legislative act or constitutional amendment shall not be affected hereby but shall be entitled to continue in existence and exercise all powers heretofore or hereafter granted thereto. Repealer. Approved April 12, 1963.

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LIVESTOCK DEALERSRECORDS. No. 430 (House Bill No. 44). An Act to amend an Act providing for the licensing and regulation of livestock dealers in the State of Georgia, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 184), as amended, so as to require a dealer, a broker, and a barn, auction or sales operator to record the name and address of any person bringing in livestock and to record the license tag of the vehicle used by said person to transport said livestock; to repeal all conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for the licensing and regulation of livestock dealers in the State of Georgia, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 184), as amended, is hereby amended by inserting following section 3 of said Act a new section to be known as section 3-A which shall read as follows: Section 3-A. No dealer or broker, and no barn, auction, or sales operator shall buy, store, or otherwise receive any livestock without first recording the name and address of the person or persons bringing in said livestock and recording the license tag number of the vehicle used by said person or persons to transport said livestock. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACTAMENDED. No. 433 (House Bill No. 139). An Act to amend an Act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools and other State supported schools approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to clarify the provisions of qualifying for credit for prior service; to change the age limitation for a disability or death allowance; to repeal the restriction for filing for retirement within two years; to provide for a member re-entering active service in the public schools or University System of Georgia; to provide the procedure for re-establishing retirement credits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools and other State supported schools approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subsection 2 of section 4, the sixth sentence which reads: Any member who is unable to qualify for prior service under the provisions hereintofore set forth, may qualify for the same as follows: Such member may receive credit for a year of prior service for each year of service performed after they have been a contributing member for five years and upon compliance with such other provisions prescribed by this Act.. and inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence: Any member who is unable to qualify for prior service under the provisions heretofore set forth may qualify for such prior service he has rendered in the public schools or University System of Georgia after he has been a contributing member for five years and upon compliance with other provisions prescribed by this Act., so that when so amended subsection 2 of section 4 shall read as follows:

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(2). Under such rules and regulations as the board of trustees shall adopt, each member who was a teacher at any time during the calendar year 1943, or in lieu of having taught in 1943, teaches two out of three years between January 1, 1940, and January 1, 1943, or has taught two years from January 1, 1945 to January 1, 1948, or has taught one year between January 1, 1945, and January 1, 1948, and has fifteen years' service previous to January 1, 1948, shall file a detailed statement of all services as a teacher rendered by him prior to January 1, 1945, for which he claims credit. In the event any person who would otherwise have qualified under this subsection shall be on leave in the armed forces of the United States, any such person shall have until six months after termination of his military service to qualify under the provisions hereof. Upon verification of such statement of service, the board of trustees shall issue a prior service certificate certifying to the members the period of service prior to January 1, 1945, with which he is credited on the basis of his statement of service, and certifying the amount of his `prior service accumulations' as defined in Subsection (3) of this Section 4. So long as membership continues a prior service certificate shall be final and conclusive for retirement purposes as to such service; provided, however, that a member may within one year from the date of issuance or modification of such certificate, request the board of trustees to modify or correct his prior service certificate. When membership ceases such prior service certificate shall become void. Any member who is unable to qualify for prior service under the provisions heretofore set forth may qualify for such prior service he has rendered in the public schools or University System of Georgia after he has been a contributing member for five years and upon compliance with other provisions prescribed by this Act. Those teachers having signed non-election cards expressing their desire not to become members, but who now wish to do so, may receive credit for prior service (service prior to January 1, 1945), upon making contributions of five (5%) per cent for the years between January 1, 1945, and the time they shall have become contributing members, plus three and one-half (3%) per cent interest, based on salary earned during such years. Credit for prior services.

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Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of subsection 4 of section 5 the figure 60 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure 65, so that when so amended subsection 4 of section 5 shall read as follows: (4) In accordance with subsection (3) of this section, upon disability retirement, or death, a member shall receive the equivalent of a service retirement allowance if he has attained age 65, otherwise he shall receive a disability allowance or death allowance, as follows: Disability or death allowance. (a) Said member's disability or death allowance shall be computed as a service retirement allowance on the basis of his creditable service and compensation up to the time of disability or death, as if he had attained the age of 65. (b) In the application of the above relating to death allowances, computation shall be made on the same basis as though Option 2 as provided in subsection (8) of this section had been in effect: Provided, upon death of the member there is a named living beneficiary; otherwise the total amount of the member's contributions to the time of his death shall be payable to his estate. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from the second and third sentences of subsection 10 of section 5 the words not to exceed two years and the words provided that if an application for retirement is not filed within the stipulated two year period and by adding at the end of subsection 10 of section 5 a new sentence which shall read as follows: In case a member returns to active service in the public schools or University System of Georgia for one year or more prior to age sixty (60), he may re-establish such credits that he had at the time he withdrew from active service and such credits in which the member had a vested right to a service retirement benefit under this subsection, by paying a fee of twenty five (25%) per cent. of his last annual salary prior to freezing his credits or the accrued interest at the rate of three and one half (3%) per cent.

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compounded annually on his annuity account from the date of freezing to date of payment whichever is greater., Re-establishment of credits. so that when so amended subsection 10 of section 4 shall read as follows: (10) Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, the right of the service retirement benefit under the provisions of this Act shall vest in a member who withdraws from service prior to attaining age sixty, providing said member shall have completed at least twenty years of creditable service and has not withdrawn his contributions. Said member shall upon filing an application as provided in this Act become entitled to service retirement benefit upon his attainment of the age of sixty or at his option at any date subsequent thereto. The service retirement benefit of any such member shall be as set forth in the Act based on the total credits accrued at the date of his withdrawal from service, or if such member should die before filing such application, the maximum benefits payable shall be limited to the member's accumulated contributions at the time of his withdrawal from service, and nothing in this Act shall be construed as providing for any benefits prior to attaining age sixty other than a return of the contributions in case of death. Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection shall inure retroactively to the benefit of all members who completed at least twenty years creditable service prior to January 1, 1954, and who have not withdrawn their contributions. In case a member returns to active service in the public schools or University System of Georgia for one year or more prior to age sixty (60), he may re-establish such credits that he had at the time he withdrew from active service and such credits in which the member had a vested right to a service retirement benefit under this Subsection, by paying a fee of twenty five (25%) per cent. of his last annual salary prior to freezing his credits or the accrued interest at the rate of three and one half (3%) per cent. compounded annually on his annuity account from the date of freezing to date of payment whichever is greater.

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Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMEMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS FOR ADVISORY AND INVESTMENT PURPOSES. No. 435 (House Bill No. 145). An Act to amend an Act creating the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to authorize the employment of agents for advisory and investment purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act creating the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (1) of section 7 the following: The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. so that when so amended subsection (1) of Section 7 shall read as follows: (1) The members of the Board of Trustees shall be the trustees of the retirement system, and shall have full power to invest and reinvest such assets, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon domestic life insurance companies

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in the making and disposing of their investments; and, subject to like terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions, the trustees shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the assets of the system are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the system. The Board is hereby authorized to employ an agent or agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and enter into contracts therewith for the purpose of such agent or agents acting as investment advisors and counselors, making recommendations for investments and making investments if the Board so authorizes. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMAMENDED. No. 436 (House Bill No. 184). An Act to amend an Act establishing an Employees' Retirement System of Georgia approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to change the number of times a current member may have previously withdrawn his contributions and still re-establish his membership service; to provide that interest paid on certain sums to re-establish membership be placed in the pension accumulation fund; to provide that payment of retirement allowances shall not be suspended because of and by virtue of a retired person receiving and accepting the compensation, per diem, allowances and expenses as an elected member of the General Assembly of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing an Employees' Retirement System of Georgia approved February 3, 1949 (Ga.

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L. 1949, p. 138), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (11) of section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (11) to read as follows: (11) Any current member having previously withdrawn his contributions, not more than two times, may, after five (5) years active service as a contributing member, reestablish such creditable service as he would have been eligible for had he not withdrawn his contributions, upon his repayment into the System a sum equal to the amount withdrawn plus regular interest at the rate of four and one-fourth (4%) per cent from the date of his withdrawal to the date of repayment, and such interest shall be placed in the pension accumulation fund. Re-establishment of credits. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (1) of section 5 to be known as paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Anything in this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, the payment of retirement allowances shall not be suspended because of and by virtue of a retired person receiving and accepting the compensation, per diem, allowances and expenses as an elected member of the General Assembly of Georgia. Members of General Assembly. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATES OF BANK STOCK. Code 13-2051 Amended. No. 438 (House Bill No. 191). An Act to amend Code section 13-2051, relating to the receipt of stock certificates of bank stock, so as to provide methods of receipt; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 13-2051, relating to the receipt of stock certificates of bank stock, is hereby amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section to read as follows: 13-2051. Stock certificates to be receipted for .All certificates of stock issued by any bank both at the time of the organization thereof and upon each reissue thereof shall be receipted for in the stock certificate book from which said certificates are taken by return receipt requested through the mails, or personally by the person to whom such stock is issued, or his duly authorized agent. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. BANKS AND BANKINGCHANGE OF BANK LOCATIONS. Code 13-2053 Enacted. No. 439 (House Bill No. 193). An Act to amend Code Chapter 13-20, relating to the regulation of the banking industry, as amended, so as to provide for the relocation of the main office, bank office or bank facility within a city, town or village in which it is located; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 13-20, relating to the regulation of the banking industry as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code section to said Chapter to be numbered 13-2053 and to read as follows: 13-2053 . Subject to the prior approval of the Superintendent of Banks, any State bank may change the location of its main office or any bank office or facility, as the case may be, within the limits of the city, town or village in which it is located. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. BANKS AND BANKINGCHARTER AMENDMENTS. Code 13-1002 Amended. No. 440 (House Bill No. 194). An Act to amend Code section 13-1002, relating to applications for amendments to bank charters, as amended by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 501), so as to change the vote of stock holders required to authorize a change in the location of the office of the bank; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 13-1002, relating to applications for amendments to bank charters, as amended by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 501), is hereby amended by striking from the end thereof the following: Provided, however, if the application is to change the city, town, or village in which its office is located, then the certified abstract from the minutes shall show that the

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amendment was authorized by the vote of ninety per cent of the stockholders present at said meeting. Provided, however, that if the move is from one location to another location in the same county, the consent of only two-thirds of the stockholders will be required. and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Provided, however, if the application is to change the city, town, or village from the county in which its office is located to a location in another county, then the certified abstract from the minutes shall show that the amendment was authorized by the vote of ninety per cent of the entire capital stock of the bank at a meeting of the stockholders called for the purpose of acting thereon: Provided, however, if the move is from one location to another location in the same county, the consent of only two-thirds of the entire capital stock will be required. so that when so amended said Code section shall read as follows: 13-1002. Application for amendment .The bank desiring such amendment shall file in the office of the Secretary of State an application in triplicate, signed with its corporate name and under its corporate seal, in which it shall state the name of said bank, the date of its original charter, and all amendments thereto, and the particular amendment or amendments to its said charter it desires; and shall pay to the Secretary of State a fee of $25, to be covered by him into the treasury of the State. Said bank shall also file with said application a certified abstract from the minutes of the stockholders thereof showing that the application for the proposed amendment has been authorized by a vote of a majority in amount of the entire capital stock at a meeting of the stockholders, called for the purpose of acting thereon, by a resolution of the board of directors, notice of which meeting shall have been mailed to each stockholder, or in case of death, to his legal representative or heirs at law, addressed to his last known residence at least 10 days previous to the date of said meeting: provided, however, if the application is to change the

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location of its office to a location in another county, then the certified abstract from the minutes shall show that the amendment was authorized by the vote of ninety per cent of the entire capital stock of the bank at a meeting of the stockholders called for the purpose of acting thereon: Provided, however, if the move is from one location to another location in the same county, the consent of only two-thirds of the entire capital stock will be required. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BY STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONSUSE OF GEORGIA FOREST PRODUCTS. No. 443 (House Bill No. 210). An Act to provide that no construction contract shall be let by the State or any political subdivision thereof unless said contract contains a provision providing for the exclusive use of Georgia forest products; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. No contract for the construction of, addition to, or repair of any facility, the cost of which is borne by the State, or any department, agency, commission, authority, or political subdivision thereof shall be let, unless said contract contains a stipulation therein providing that the contractor or any subcontractor shall use exclusively Georgia forest products in the construction thereof, when forest products are to be used in such construction, addition, or repair, and if Georgia forest products are available. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall not apply

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when in conflict with Federal rules and regulations concerning construction. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. RECREATIONAL SYSTEMS. No. 448 (House Bill No. 248). An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act empowering cities, towns, and counties, separately or jointly, in the State of Georgia to provide, maintain, and conduct supervised recreation systems and to acquire, establish, conduct and maintain parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and activities, and authorizing such municipalities and counties to create recreation boards or commissions and prescribing their powers and duties., approved February 1, 1946 (Ga. L. 1946, p. 152), as amended by an Act approved February 10, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 30), so as to clarify provisions relative thereto; to provide that the governing authority of any county may, upon its own motion, appropriate funds for and provide for the establishment, maintenance and conduct of a supervised recreation system or in case of a special tax may, upon its own motion, cause the question of the establishment, maintenance and conduct of such supervised recreation system to be submitted to the voters to be voted upon at the next general or special election of the county, provided such motion has been made at least thirty days prior to the date of such election; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled An Act empowering cities, towns, and counties, separately or jointly, in the State of Georgia to provide, maintain, and conduct supervised recreation

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systems and to acquire, establish, conduct and maintain parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and activities, and authorizing such municipalities and counties to create recreation boards or commissions and prescribing their powers and duties., approved February 1, 1946 (Ga. L. 1946, p. 152), as amended by an Act approved February 10, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 30), is hereby amended by striking section 8 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows: Section 8. That whenever a petition signed by at least ten percent of the qualified and registered voters in any municipality or county shall be filed in the office of the clerk of such municipality or county requesting the governing body of such municipality or county to provide, establish, maintain, and conduct a supervised recreation system and to levy an annual tax on the taxable property within the corporate limits of the municipality or county, for the conduct and maintenance thereof, it shall be the duty of the governing body of such municipality or county to appropriate funds for and to provide for the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of a supervised recreation system or in case of special tax to cause the question of the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of such supervised recreation system to be submitted to the voters to be voted upon at the next general or special election of the municipality or county, provided, however, that such question shall not be voted upon at the next general or special election unless such petition shall have been filed at least thirty days prior to the date of such election. In addition to the methods provided above, the governing authority of any municipality or county may, upon its own motion, appropriate funds for and provide for the establishment, maintenance and conduct of a supervised recreation system, or in case of a special tax may, upon its own motion, cause the question of the establishment, maintenance and conduct of such supervised recreation system to be submitted to the voters to be voted upon at the next general or special election of the municipality or county, provided such motion has been made at least thirty days prior to the date of such election. Referendums.

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Nothing in this Act shall permit the levying of a tax in excess of any limitation contained in a municipal charter or with reference to a county in excess of the authority now set out by the Constitution and laws of this State. Taxes. Section 2. Not withstanding any other provision of this Act, it shall not be mandatory that such municipality, or county establish, maintain, or conduct such recreation system. Intent. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. JURISDICTION OVER PERSONS AND CITIZENS OF CEDED TERRITORY OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES. Code 15-302 Amended. No. 449 (House Bill No. 266). An Act to amend Code section 15-302 relating to the jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands in this State, as amended by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 264), so as to provide that the State shall no longer retain its civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons and citizens of any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Justice for penal institutions, custodial institutions or correctional institutions; to provide that the State retain jurisdiction over the regulation of public utility service in any ceded territory; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 15-302 relating to the jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands in this State,

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as amended by an Act approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 264), is hereby amended by inserting after the words Department of Defense and before the comma the words and except as to any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Justices for penal institutions, custodial institutions, or correctional institutions, so that when so amended Code section 15-302 shall read as follows: 15-302 . Exclusive jurisdiction in and over any lands so acquired by the United States is hereby ceded to the United States for all purposes except service upon such lands of all civil and criminal process of the courts of this State; but the jurisdiction so ceded shall continue no longer than said United States shall own such lands. The State retains its civil and criminal jurisdiction over persons and citizens in said ceded territory, as over other persons and citizens in this State, except as to any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Defense and except as to any ceded territory owned by the United States and used by the Department of Justices for penal institutions, custodial institutions, or correctional institutions, but the State retains jurisdiction over the regulation of public utility services in any ceded territory. Nothing herein shall interfere with the jurisdiction of the United States over any matter or subjects set out in the Acts of Congress donating money for the erection of public buildings for the transaction of its business in this State, or with any laws, rules, or regulations that Congress may adopt for the preservation and protection of its property and rights in said ceded territory, and the proper maintenance of good order therein. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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GEORGIA SECURITIES ACTAMENDED. No. 451 (House Bill No. 290). An Act to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of securities in this State, approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, pp. 134-163), as amended, so as to redefine the word salesman as used in such Act; to provide that it shall be unlawful to sell or offer to sell any securities within this State, except those exempt under section 5 of such Act or those sold in transactions exempt under section 6 of such Act, until registration of such securities shall have become effective as provided by section 3 of such Act; to prescribe the effective period for each registration statement; to provide that if the securities authorized to be sold by such registration statement are not sold and the offering terms of the original statement remain the same, a renewal statement may be filed with the Commissioner upon certain terms and conditions; to redefine the requirements governing the use and filing of offering circulars and prospectuses, and to provide for their contents; to redefine the commercial paper exemption from the registration requirements of the Act by providing that negotiable instruments maturing in not more than twelve months from date of issuance shall be exempt from such requirements; to redefine the private sale exemption from the registration requirements of the Act by providing that such exemption shall apply to the sale of securities by an issuer not involving any public offering, when no commission or other remuneration is paid or given for in connection with such sale, to not in excess of twenty-five persons, and to prescribe certain other terms and conditions concerning such redefinition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Subsection (g) of section 1 of an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of securities in this State, approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, pp. 134-163), as amended, defining the term salesman as used in such Act,

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is hereby amended by striking the proviso of such subsection (g) in its entirety so that such subsection as so amended shall read as follows: (g) Salesman shall mean an individual other than a dealer or a limited dealer, employed or appointed or authorized by a dealer or a limited dealer, or by an issuer to sell securities in this State. The partners or executive officers of a dealer and a limited dealer residing in this State or engaged in the sale of securities in this State, and the partners or other executive officers of an issuer offering securities for sale solely within this State shall not be deemed to be salesmen within the meaning of this definition unless they are paid a commission for the sale of securities. Salesman defined. Section 2. The first sentence of section 3 of the said Act, providing that it shall be unlawful to sell any securities within this State except those exempt under section 5 of such Act or those sold in transactions exempt under section 6 of such Act until registration of such securities shall have become effective as provided in section 3 of such Act, is hereby amended by striking such sentence in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sentence to read as follows: It shall be unlawful to sell or offer to sell any securities within this State, except those exempt under section 5 or those sold in transactions exempt under section 6, until registration of such securities shall have become effective by notification under subsection (a) or by qualification under subsection (b). Unlawful sales. Section 3. Section 3 of the said Act, requiring the registration of certain securities upon certain terms and conditions, is hereby amended by adding at the end of such section 3 a new subsection to read as follows: (i) Each registration statement shall be effective for one year from its effective date, except that each registration statement which became effective prior to the effective date of this subsection shall expire one year from such statement's effective date or upon the expiration of sixty (60)

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days after the effective date of this subsection, whichever is later. If the securities authorized to be sold are not sold and the offering terms of the original statement remain the same, a renewal registration statement may be filed with the Commissioner. Such renewal registration statement shall recite the total number of shares sold in this State, and shall contain a detailed balance sheet, an operating statement, and such other information as the Commissioner may require. The Commissioner shall examine applications for renewal by the same standards as for original applications and upon that basis grant or deny the renewal registrations; such registrations, if granted, shall be for a period of one (1) year and in such form as the Commissioner may prescribe. The Commissioner shall charge a renewal fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for such renewal registration. Successive renewal registration statements may be filed when appropriate. Registration statements. Section 4. Subsection (a) of section 3A of the said Act, requiring that an offering circular or prospectus accompany the sale or offering for sale of any securities required to be registered under such Act, and requiring the filing of any such offering circular or prospectus with the Commissioner, is hereby amended by striking such subsection (a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (a) No securities required to be registered under this Act shall be sold or offered for sale unless accompanied by an offering circular or prospectus, and the Commissioner shall not register any securities until a copy of such offering circular or prospectus is filed as provided in section 3 hereof. Such offering circular or prospectus shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the Commissioner may prescribe from time to time during its use in order to maintain its accuracy and currency. In no event shall an offering circular or prospectus be used which is false or misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing. Prospectus. Section 5. Subsection (g) of section 5 of the said Act, providing that commercial paper maturing in not more than

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twelve months from date of issuance shall be exempt from the provisions of section 3 of such Act, is hereby amended by striking such subsection (g) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection to read as follows: (g) Negotiable instruments maturing in not more than twelve months from date of issuance. Exemptions. Section 6. The first sentence of subsection (j) of section 6 of the said Act, stating that The sale of securities, not involving an underwriting, to not in excess of twentyfive (25) persons, not including sales to persons named in any other subsection of this section which are otherwise exempt, providing such securities are purchased for investment and not for distribution, is hereby amended by striking such sentence in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sentence to read as follows: The sale of securities by or on behalf of an issuer, when no commission or other remuneration is paid or given for or in connection with such sale, pursuant to offers directed to not in excess of twnety-five (25) persons, not including sales to persons named in any other subsection of this section which are otherwise exempt, provided, however, that such securities are purchased for investment and not for distribution and that no other request submitted under this subsection shall have been approved involving the same class of such securities within the preceding twelve (12) months. Exemptions. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT. No. 452 (House Bill No. 312). An Act to be known as the Apartment Ownership Act; to be applicable only to property owners subscribing to same; to provide certain definitions; to provide for an association of apartment owners; to provide a manager or Board of Directors; to provide for ownership and possession of apartments under the provisions of this Act; to provide certain rules and regulations relating to apartment owners under this Act; to provide for liens and removal of liens; to provide for common profits and expenses; to provide a declaration; to provide for deeds conveying apartments; to provide for filing of floor plans; to provide for recording; to provide for removal of property from provisions of this Act or resubmission of same; to provide for bylaws; to provide for examination of records; to provide for the severability of taxation; to provide for priority of lien of said association; to define liability of grantor and grantee for unpaid common expenses; to provide for insurance; to provide for disposition of property for unpaid damages; to provide a severability clause; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Title . This Act shall be known as the Apartment Ownership Act. Section 2. Application . This Act shall be applicable only to property which the owner or owners thereof submit to the provisions hereof by duly executing and recording a declaration as hereinafter provided. Section 3. Definitions . As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Apartment means a part of the property intended for any type of independent use, including one or more rooms or enclosed spaces located on one or more floors (or

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part or parts thereof) in a building, and with a direct exit to a public street or highway or to a common area leading to such street or highway. (b) Apartment Owner means the person or persons owning an apartment in fee simple absolute and an undivided interest in the fee simple estate of the common areas and facilities in the percentage specified and established in the Declaration. (c) Apartment Number means the number, letter, or combination thereof, designating the apartment in the Declaration. (d) Association of Apartment Owners means all of the apartment owners acting as a group in accordance with the Declaration and/or Bylaws. (e) Building means a building, containing two or more apartments, comprising a part of the property. (f) Common Areas and Facilities, unless otherwise provided in the Declaration or lawful amendments thereto, means and includes: (1) The land on which the building is located; (2) The foundations, columns, girders, beams, supports, main walls, roofs, halls, corridors, lobbies, stairs, stairways, fire escapes, and entrances and exits of the building; (3) The basements, yards, gardens, parking areas and storage spaces; (4) The premises for the lodging of janitors or persons in charge of the property; (5) Installations of central services such as power, light, gas, hot and cold water, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and incinerating; (6) The elevators, tanks, pumps, motors, fans, compressors,

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ducts and in general all apparatus and installations existing for common use; (7) Such community and commercial facilities as may be provided for in the declaration; and (8) All other parts of the property necessary or convenient to its existence, maintenance and safety, or normally in common use. (g) Common Expenses means and includes: (1) Expenses declared common expenses by provisions of this Act, and/or the Declaration and/or the Bylaws; (2) Expenses of administration, maintenance, repair or replacement of the common areas and facilities; (3) Expenses agreed upon as common expenses or lawfully assessed against the Apartment Owners by the Association of Apartment Owners. (h) Common Profits means the balance of all income, rents, profits and revenues from the common areas and facilities remaining after the deduction of the common expenses. (i) Declaration means the instrument by which the property is submitted to the provisions of this Act. (j) Limited Common Areas and Facilities means and includes those common areas and facilities designated in the Declaration as reserved for use of certain apartment or apartments to the exclusion of the other apartments. (k) Majority or Majority of Apartment Owners means the apartment owners with 51% or more of the votes in accordance with the percentages assigned in the Declaration to the apartments for voting purposes. (l) Person means individual, corporation, partnership, association, trustee or other legal entity.

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Section 4. Property and Ownership . Each apartment, together with its undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, shall for all purposes constitute real property, and each owner thereof shall be entitled to the exclusive ownership and possession of his apartment. Section 5. Common Areas and Facilities . (a) Each apartment owner shall be entitled to an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities in the percentage expressed in the Declaration. (b) The percentage of the undivided interest of each apartment owner in the common areas and facilities as expressed in the Declaration shall have a permanent character and shall not be altered without the consent of all the apartment owners expressed in an amended Declaration duly recorded. The percentage of the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities shall not be separated from the apartment to which it appertains and shall be deemed to be conveyed or encumbered with the apartment even though such interest is not expressly mentioned or described in the conveyance or other instrument. (c) The common areas and facilities shall remain undivided and no apartment owner or any other person shall bring any action for partition or division of any part thereof, unless the property has been removed from the provisions of this Act in the manner herein provided. Any covenant to the contrary shall be null and void. (d) Each apartment owner may use the common areas and facilities in accordance with the purpose for which they were intended without hindering or encroaching upon the lawful rights of the other apartment owners. (e) The necessary work of maintenance, repair and replacement of the common areas and facilities and the making of any additions or improvements thereto shall be carried out only as provided herein and in the Bylaws. (f) The Association of Apartment Owners shall have the

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irrevocable right, to be exercised by the Manager or Board of Directors, to have access to each apartment from time to time during reasonable hours as may be necessary for the maintenance, repair or replacement of any of the common areas and facilities therein or accessible therefrom, or for making emergency repairs therein necessary to prevent damage to the common areas and facilities or to another apartment or apartments. Section 6. Compliance with Covenants, Bylaws and Administrative Provisions . Each apartment owner shall comply strictly with the bylaws and with the administrative rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, as either of the same may be lawfully amended from time to time, and with the covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth in the declaration or in the deed to his apartment. Failure to comply with any of the same shall be ground for an action to recover sums due, for damages or injunctive relief or both maintainable by the manager or Board of Directors on behalf of the Association of Apartment Owners or, in a proper case, by an aggrieved apartment owner. Section 7. Certain Work Prohibited . No apartment owner shall do any work which would jeopardize the soundness or safety of the property, reduce the value thereof or impair any easement or hereditament without in every such case the unanimous consent of all the other apartment owners being first obtained. Section 8. Liens Against Apartments; Removal from Liens; Effect of Part Payment . (a) Subsequent to recording the Declaration as provided in this Act, and so long as the property remains subject to this Act, no lien shall arise or be effective against the property as a whole. During such period liens or encumbrances shall arise or be created only against each apartment and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, appurtenant to such apartment, in the same manner and under the same conditions in every respect as liens or encumbrances may arise or be created upon or against any other separate parcel of real property

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subject to individual ownership; Provided that work done or materials furnished for the common areas and facilities, if duly authorized by the Association of Apartment Owners, the Manager or Board of Directors in accordance with this Act, the Declaration or Bylaws, shall be deemed to be performed or furnished with the express consent of each apartment owner and shall create a special lien subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b) hereunder. (b) In the event a claim for lien is filed or becomes effective against two or more apartments, the apartment owners of the separate apartments may remove their apartment and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant to such apartment, from the lien or claim for lien by payment of the fractional or proportional amounts attributable to each of the apartments affected, or by filing the bond provided for in section 67-2004 of the Code of Georgia. The proportional amount attributable to each affected apartment shall be computed by reference to the percentages appearing on the Declaration. Subsequent to any such payment, discharge or other satisfaction the apartment and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant thereto shall thereafter be free and clear of the lien or claim for lien so paid, satisfied or discharged. Such partial payment, satisfaction or discharge shall not prevent the holder or claimant of lien from proceeding to enforce his right against any apartment and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant thereto, not so paid, satisfied or discharged. Section 9. Common Profits and Expenses . The common profits of the property shall be distributed among, and the common expenses shall be charged to, the apartment owners according to the percentage of the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities. Section 10. Contents of Declaration . The declaration shall contain the following particulars: (a) Description of the land on which the building and improvements are or are to be located.

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(b) Description of the building, stating the number of stories and basements, the number of apartments and the principal materials of which it is or is to be constructed. (c) The apartment number of each apartment, and a statement of its location, approximately area, number of rooms, and immediate common area to which it has access, and any other data necessary for its proper identification. (d) Description of the common areas and facilities, if any, stating to which apartments their use is reserved. (e) Value of the property and of each apartment, and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appertaining to each apartment and its owner for all purposes, including voting. (f) Statement of the purposes for which the building and each of the apartments are intended and restricted as to use. (g) The name of a person to receive service of process in the cases hereinafter provided, together with the residence or place of business of such person which shall be within the city or county in which the building is located. (h) Provision as to the percentage of votes by the apartment owners which shall be determinative of whether to rebuild, repair, restore, or sell the property in the event of damage or destruction of all or part of the property. (i) Any further details in connection with the property which the person executing the Declaration may deem desirable to set forth consistent with this Act. (j) The method by which the Declaration may be amended, consistent with the provisions of this Act. Section 11. Contents of Deeds Conveying Apartments . Deeds conveying apartments shall include the following particulars:

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(a) Description of the land as provided in section 10 of this Act, or the post office address of the property, including in either case the book, page, and date of recording of the Declaration. (b) The apartment number of the apartment in the Declaration or any other data necessary for its proper identification. (c) Statement of the use for which the apartment is intended and restrictions on its use. (d) The percentage of undivided interest appertaining to the apartment in the common areas and facilities. (e) Any further details which the grantor and grantee may deem desirable to set forth consistent with the Declaration and this Act. Section 12. Copy of the Floor Plans to be Filed . Simultaneously with the recording of the Declaration there shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where the building is located, a set of the floor plans of the building showing the layout, location, apartment numbers and dimensions of the apartments, stating the name of the building or that it has no name, and bearing the verified statement of a registered architect or licensed professional engineer certifying that it is an accurate copy of portions of the plans of the building as filed with and approved by the municipal or other governmental subdivision having jurisdiction over the issuance of permits for the construction of buildings. If such plans do not include a verified statement by such architect or engineer that such plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location, apartment numbers and dimensions of the apartments as built, there shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of any apartment an amendment to the Declaration to which shall be attached a verified statement of a registered architect or licensed professional engineer certifying that the plans theretofore filed, or being filed simultaneously with such amendment, fully and accurately depict the layout, location, apartment numbers and dimensions of the

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apartments as built. Such plans shall be kept by the Clerk of the Superior Court in a separate file for each building, indexed in the same manner as a conveyance entitled to record, numbered serially in the order of receipt, each designated apartment ownership, with the name of the building, if any, and each containing a reference to the liber, page and date of recording of the Declaration. Correspondingly, the record of the Declaration shall contain a reference to the file number of the floor plans of the building affected thereby. Section 13. Recording . (a) The Declaration, any amendments thereof, any instrument by which the provisions of this Act may be waived, and every instrument affecting the property or any apartment shall be entitled to be recorded. Neither the Declaration nor any amendment thereof shall be valid unless duly recorded as deeds and/or covenants affecting land are recorded. (b) In addition to the records and indexes required to be maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court, he shall maintain an index or indexes whereby the record of each Declaration contains a reference to the record of each conveyance of an apartment affected by such Declaration, and the record of each conveyance of an apartment contains a reference to the Declaration of the building of which such apartment is a part. Section 14. Removal from Provisions of the Act . (a) All of the apartment owners may remove a property from the provisions of this Act by an instrument to that effect, duly recorded, provided that the holders of all liens affecting any of the apartments consent thereto or agree, in either case by instruments duly recorded, that their liens be transferred to the percentage of the undivided interest of the apartment owner in the property as hereinafter provided. (b) Upon removal of the property from the provisions of this Act, the property shall be deemed to be owned in common by the apartment owners. The undivided interest in the property owned in common which shall appertain to each apartment owner shall be the percentage of undivided

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interest previously owned by such owner in the common areas and facilities. Section 15. Removal No Bar to Subsequent Resubmission . The removal provided for in the preceding section shall in no way bar the subsequent resubmission of the property to the provisions of this Act in the manner provided for herein. Section 16. Bylaws . The administration of every property shall be governed by bylaws, a true copy of which shall be annexed to the Declaration and made a part thereof. No modification of or amendment to the bylaws shall be valid unless set forth in an amendment to the Declaration and such amendment is duly recorded. Section 17. Contents of Bylaws . The bylaws may provide for the following: (a) The election from among the apartment owners of a Board of Directors, the number of persons constituting the same, and that the terms of at least one-third of the Directors shall expire annually; the powers and duties of the Board; the compensation, if any, of the Directors; the method of removal from office of Directors; and whether or not the Board may engage the services of a manager or managing agent. (b) Method of calling meetings of the apartment owners; what percentage, if other than a majority of apartment owners shall constitute a quorum. (c) Election of a President from among the Board of Directors who shall preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Association of Apartment Owners. (d) Election of a Secretary who shall keep the minute book wherein resolution shall be recorded. (e) Election of a Treasurer who shall keep the financial records and books of account.

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(f) Maintenance, repair and replacement of the common areas and facilities and payments therefor, including the method of approving payment vouchers. (g) Manner of collecting from the apartment owners their share of the common expenses. (h) Designation and removal of personnel necessary for the maintenance, repair and replacement of the common areas and facilities. (i) Method of adopting and of amending administrative rules and regulations governing the details of the operation and use of the common areas and facilities. (j) Such restrictions on and requirements respecting the use and maintenance of the apartments and the use of the common areas and facilities, not set forth in the Declaration, as are designed to prevent unreasonable interference with the use of their respective apartments and of the common areas and facilities by the several apartment owners. (k) The percentage of votes required to amend the Bylaws. (l) Other provisions as may be deemed necessary for the administration of the property consistent with this Act. Section 18. Records and Examination thereof . The manager or Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall keep detailed, accurate records in chronological order, of the receipts and expenditures affecting the common areas and facilities, specifying and itemizing the maintenance and repair expenses of the common areas and facilities and any other expenses incurred. Such records and the vouchers authorizing the payments shall be available for examination by the apartment owners at convenient hours of week days. Section 19. Waiver of Use or Abandonment of Apartment . No apartment owner may exempt himself from liability for his contribution towards the common expenses

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by waiver of the use or enjoyment of any of the common areas and facilities or by abandonment of his apartment. Section 20. Separation Taxation . Each apartment and its percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities shall be deemed to be a separately taxable parcel of real estate and shall be subject to separate assessment and taxation. Neither the building, the property, nor any of the common areas and facilities shall be deemed to be taxable parcel. Section 21. Priority of Lien . (a) All sums assessed by the Association of Apartment Owners but unpaid for the share of the common expenses chargeable to any apartment shall constitute a lien on such apartment prior and superior to all other liens except only (i) Ad valorem taxes, and (ii) all sums unpaid on a first mortgage or deed to secure debt of record. Such lien may be foreclosed by the Board of Directors, acting on behalf of the Association of Apartment Owners, by suit, judgment, and foreclosure in the same manner as other liens for the improvement of real property. The Board of Directors, acting on behalf of the Association of Apartment Owners, shall have power, unless prohibited by the Declaration, to bid in the apartment at any foreclosure sale, and to acquire and hold, lease, encumber and/or convey the same. (b) Where the mortgagee of a first mortgage of record or other purchaser of an apartment obtains title to the apartment as a result of foreclosure of the first mortgage, such acquirer of title, his successors and assigns, shall not be liable for the share of the common expenses or assessments by the Association of Apartment Owners chargeable to such apartment which became due prior to the acquisition of title to such apartment by such acquirer. Such unpaid share of common expenses or assessments shall be deemed to be common expenses collectible from all of the apartment owners including such acquirer, his successors and assigns. Section 22. Joint and Several Liability of Grantor and Grantee for Unpaid Common Expenses . In a voluntary conveyance

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the grantee of an apartment shall be jointly and severally liable with the Grantor for all unpaid assessments against the latter for his share of the common expenses up to the time of the grant or conveyance, without prejudice to the grantee's right to recover from the grantor the amounts paid by the grantee therefor. However, any such grantee shall be entitled to a statement from the manager or Board of Directors, as the case may be, setting forth the amount of the unpaid assessments against the grantor and such grantee shall not be liable for, nor shall the apartment conveyed be subject to a lien for, any unpaid assessments against the grantor in excess of the amount therein set forth. Section 23. Insurance . The manager or the Board of Directors, if required by the declaration, bylaws or by a majority of the apartment owners, or at the request of a mortgagee having a first mortgage of record covering an apartment, shall have the authority to, and shall, obtain insurance for the property against loss or damage by fire and such other hazards under such terms and for such amounts as shall be required or requested. Such insurance coverage shall be written on the property in the name of such manager or of the Board of Directors of the Association of Apartment Owners, as trustee for each of the apartment owners in the percentages established in the declaration. Premiums shall be common expenses. Provisions for such insurance shall be without prejudice to the right of each apartment owner to insure his own apartment for his benefit. Section 24. Disposition of Property; Destruction or Damage . If, within ninety (90) days of the date of the damage or destruction to all or part of the property, it is not determined by the Association of Apartment Owners to repair, reconstruct or rebuild, then and in that event: (a) The property shall be deemed to be owned in common by the apartment owners; (b) The undivided interest in the property owned in common which shall appertain to each apartment owner shall

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be the percentage of undivided interest previously owned by such owner in the common areas and facilities. (c) Any liens affecting any of the apartments shall be deemed to be transferred in accordance with the existing priorities to the percentage of the undivided interest of the apartment owner in the property as provided herein; and (d) The property shall be subject to an action for partition at the suit of any apartment owner, in which event the net proceeds of sale, together with the net proceeds of the insurance on the property, if any, shall be considered as one fund and shall be divided among all the apartment owners in a percentage equal to the percentage of undivided interest owned by each owner in the property, after first paying out of the respective share of the apartment owners, to the extent sufficient for the purpose, all liens on the undivided interest in the property owned by each apartment owner. Section 25. Personal Application . (a) All apartment owners, tenants of such owners, employees of owners and tenants, or any other persons that may in any manner use property or any part thereof submitted to the provisions of this Act shall be subject to this Act and to the Declaration and Bylaws of the Association of Apartment Owners adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Act. (b) All agreements, decisions and determinations lawfully made by the Association of Apartment Owners in accordance with the voting percentages established in the Act, Declaration or Bylaws, shall be deemed to be binding on all apartment owners. Section 26. Severability . If any provision of this Act or any section, sentence, clause, phrase or word, or the application thereof in any circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Act and of the application of any such provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase or word in any other circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

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Section 27. Repealer . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. COMPTROLLER-GENERALCOMPENSATION. Code 40-1404 Amended. No. 453 (House Bill No. 316). An Act to amend Code section 40-1404, relating to the salary of the Comptroller General, as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the Comptroller General; to provide for the compensation of the employees; to amend an Act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting, and restricting the salaries, allowances, and travel expenses of certain State Officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, so as to remove the Comptroller General from the provisions of said Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 40-1404, relating to the salary of the Comptroller General, as amended, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 40-1404, to read as follows: 40-1404 . The Comptroller General shall receive an annual salary of $19,600, and shall also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. The compensation provided for herein shall be the full compensation for the Comptroller General and he shall receive no other compensation by virtue of his duties under any other title or by virtue of any other duties whatsoever. No other law providing for compensation, allowances or other perquisites shall hereafter be applicable to the Office of Comptroller General, and he shall only receive the salary provided for in this section and be reimbursed for expenses as provided for in this section. The Comptroller General shall fix the

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compensation of the employees of his office, including the employees of all divisions and units by whatever name called over which the Comptroller General has jurisdiction, except that any employees under the Merit System shall be compensated as provided by the laws and rules and regulations relative to such System. Employees shall also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Section 2. An Act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salaries, allowances and travel expenses of certain State Officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, is hereby amended by striking therefrom wherever they appear, the words Comptroller General. It is the intention of this section that the Comptroller General shall no longer be subject to any provisions of the aforesaid Act of 1953, as amended. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSCOST OF MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS. No. 454 (House Bill No. 323). An Act to amend various Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia hereinafter listed, relating to the Public Assistance programs administered by the State Department of Public Welfare to provide for relieving the various counties of financial participation in the medical care programs administered by the State Department of Public Welfare under the hereinafter listed Public Assistance programs. The Acts of the General Assembly to be herein amended are:

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(1) The Old Age Assistance Act approved February 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, pp. 311-312); (2) the Aid to the Blind Act (Ga. L., 1937, p. 568); and (3) the Aid to Dependent Children Act (Ga. L., 1937, p. 630), as amended particularly by an Act approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, pp. 314-316), and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same. Section 1. That the Act approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L., 1950, pp. 314-316) is hereby amended by striking the first sentence of section 1 of said Act which reads as follows: Section 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this Act, the various counties of the State shall contribute five per cent of the total costs of administration and four per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under the Act approved February 26, 1937, known as the Old Age Assistance Act, the Act approved February 26, 1937, known as the Aid to the Blind Act, and the Act approved February 26, 1937, known as the Aid to Dependent Children Act, the remaining ninety-five per cent of such administrative expenses and the remaining ninety-six per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under said Acts shall be payable by the State Department of Public Welfare and Social Security Board. And substituting in lieu thereof the following sentence: That from and after the passage and approval of this Act the various counties of the State shall contribute five per cent of the total costs of administration and four per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Old Age Assistance Act, the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Aid to the Blind Act, and the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Aid to Dependent Children Act, except that benefits paid for medical care or any type of remedial care recognized under State law in behalf of recipients of benefits under the above cited Acts, shall be paid

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one-hundred per cent from State and Federal funds. The remaining ninety-five per cent of such administrative expenses and the remaining ninety-six per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under said Acts shall be paid by the State Department of Public Welfare and the Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare. So that said section 1 as amended shall read as follows: Section 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this Act the various counties of the State shall contribute five per cent of the total costs of administration and four per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Old Age Assistance Act, the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Aid to the Blind Act, and the Act approved February 26, 1937 known as the Aid to Dependent Children Act, except that benefits paid for medical care or any type of remedial care recognized under State law in behalf of recipients of benefits under the above cited Acts, shall be paid one-hundred per cent from State and Federal funds. The remaining ninety-five per cent of such administrative expenses and the remaining ninety-six per cent of the total costs of all benefits payable under said Acts shall be paid by the State Department of Public Welfare and the Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Governor is hereby authorized by executive order to enforce this section. In the event any county shall fail or neglect, during any month, to pay to the county welfare department for old age assistance, aid to the blind and aid to dependent children, the sum of money which such county, under the provisions of this Act, is required to pay, then the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to retain the sum necessary for such payment out of any State funds distributable to such county for any purpose except education. No statutory requirement that any distributable fund shall be used exclusively for a designated purpose shall be construed as preventing the State Treasurer from taking out of such fund the amount which any county owes under this Act. It is the intent of this provision to authorize and require a set-off against any claim which any county may have upon the State Treasury of such

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amount as the county may owe to the special fund for old age assistance, aid to the blind and aid to dependent children, and to provide for the payment into said funds of such amount thus set off. Section 2. The effective date of this Act shall be April 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. AID TO DISABLED ACT AMENDEDCOST OF MEDICAL CARE. No. 455 (House Bill No. 324). An Act to amend an Act approved February 4, 1952 known as the Aid to the Disabled Act so as to relieve the various counties of financial participation in the medical care benefits paid pursuant to said Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same. Section 1. The Aid to the Disabled Act approved February 4, 1952 (Ga. L., 1952, pp. 15-23) is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the second sentence of section 14 the following: Provided, however, any benefits paid for medical care or any type of remedial care recognized under State law to eligible recipients under this Act shall be paid 100% from State and Federal funds. So that said section as amended shall read as follows: Section 14. Financial procedures . The various counties of the State shall contribute 5% of the total costs of the

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administration and 4% of the total costs of the benefits payable under this Act. The remaining 95% of such administrative expenses and the remaining 96% of the total costs of the benefits payable under this Act shall be payable by the State Department of Public Welfare, provided, however, any benefits paid for medical care or any type of remedial care recognized under State law to eligible recipients under this Act shall be paid 100% from State and Federal funds. In the event any county shall fail or neglect during any month to pay to the county welfare department the sum of money which such county under the provisions of this Act is required to pay, then the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to retain the sum necessary for such payment out of any State funds distributable to such county for any purposes except education. No statutory requirements that any distributable fund shall be used exclusively for a designated purpose shall be construed as preventing the State Treasurer from taking out of such fund the amount which any county owes under this Act. For the purpose of accomplishing this setoff against any claim which any county may have upon the State Treasury, of such amounts as the county may owe by virtue of this Act, the State Treasurer is authorized to draw checks payable to the county welfare departments against any funds except those specifically designated for educational purposes, payable to such county which may be on deposit in the State Treasury. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFAREACTS ADMINISTERED AMENDED, ASSISTANCE DEFINED. No. 456 (House Bill No. 325). An Act to amend various Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia, hereinafter listed, relating to the public assistance programs administered by the State Department of Public Welfare so as to provide for the inclusion in the definition of Assistance, medical care in behalf of or any type of remedial care recognized under State law in behalf of recipients eligible for assistance under the hereinafter cited Acts. The Acts of the General Assembly to be herein amended are: (1) The Aid to the Blind Act (Ga. L., 1937, p. 568); (2) the Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled Act (Ga. L., 1952, p. 15) and said Acts as amended by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L., 1957, pp. 368-372). Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same. Section 1. The definition of Assistance as contained in (Ga. L., 1957, pp. 368-372) is hereby amended by striking section 4 and 6 in their entirety, which read as follows: Section 4. That the definition of the term Assistance in section 1 of the Act of the General Assembly entitled Aid to the Blind (Ga. L., 1937, p. 568) is amended to read as follows: `Assistance' means money payments to, or hospital care in behalf of, needy blind individuals, but does not include any such payments to or care in behalf of any such individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution) or any individual (a) who is a patient in an institution for tuberculosis or mental disease, or (b) who has been diagnosed as having tuberculosis or psychosis and is a patient in a medical institution as a result thereof. Repealed.

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Section 6. To amend the definition of the term Assistance as contained in section 1 of the Act of the General Assembly of 1952 entitled An Act to establish a program of assistance to the totally and permanently disabled (Ga. L., 1952, p. 15) to read as follows: `Assistance' means money payments to, or hospital care in behalf of, needy individuals who are totally and permanently disabled, but does not include any such payments to or care in behalf of any such individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution) or any individual (a) who is a patient in an institution for tuberculosis or mental disease, or (b) who has been diagnosed as having tuberculosis or psychosis and is a patient in a medical institution as a result thereof. And substituting in lieu thereof new sections appropriately numbered to read as follows: Section 2. That the definition of the term Assistance as defined in section 4 of the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia (Ga. L., 1957, pp. 368-372) is amended to read as follows: `Assistance' means money payments to, or medical care in behalf of, or any type of remedial care recognized under State law in behalf of needy blind individuals, but does not include any such payments to or care in behalf of any such individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution) or any individual (a) who is a patient in an institution for tuberculosis or mental disease or (b) who has been diagnosed as having tuberculosis or psychosis and is a patient in a medical institution as a result thereof. Aid to blind. Section 3. That the definition of the term Assistance as defined in section 6 of the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia (Ga. L. 1957, pp. 368-372) is amended to read as follows: `Assistance' means money payments to, or medical care in behalf of, or any type of remedial care recognized under

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State law in behalf of needy individuals who are totally and permanently disabled, but does not include any such payments to or care in behalf of any such individual who is an inmate of a public institution (except as a patient in a medical institution) or any individual (a) who is a patient in an institution for tuberculosis or mental disease, or (b) who has been diagnosed as having tuberculosis or psychosis and is a patient in a medical institution as a result thereof. Aid to permanently disabled. Section 4. All laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. DEPARTMENT OF LABORAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. No. 458 (House Bill No. 355). An Act to provide an appropriation, pursuant to the provisions of sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law, of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor of Georgia out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of Treasury of the United States of America pursuant to section 903 of the Social Security Act, as amended, for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency in the Department of Labor and for the procurement of lands and buildings therefor; for the payment of expenses incurred for repairs and alterations to lands and buildings and used in the administration of the Employment Security Law; for the payment of expenses incurred in the administration of the Employment Security Law; to authorize the Commissioner of Labor of Georgia to direct the expenditure of said funds; and to do all other things necessary to effectuate the purchase of lands and construction thereon of buildings and the procurement of lands and buildings for such purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same: Section 1. There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Labor out of the funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States pursuant to Section 903 of the Social Security Act, as amended, an additional amount of $26,467.92. The Commissioner of Labor is authorized to requisition, and to use, such money as authorized in sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law, as amended. That of said additional amount, the sum of $10,467.92 is authorized to be allocated for expenditure by the Commissioner of Labor for the acquisition of lands in this State and for the construction thereon of office buildings suitable for use for local offices of the Employment Security Agency in the Department of Labor, and all necessary expenses incidental thereto, or, in the alternative, for the purchase of lands and buildings in this State suitable for such offices for the use of said Agency, and all necessary expenses incidental thereto, in such cities as the Commissioner finds to be economical and desirable; that of said additional amount, the sum of $9,500.00 is authorized to be allocated for expenditure by the Commissioner of Labor for the payment of the cost of repairs to and the alterations and improvement of lands and buildings acquired by the State and which is being used or is to be used in connection with the administration of the Employment Security Law; that of said additional amount, the remaining sum of $6,500.00 is authorized for expenditure in payment of the cost of equipment used in connection with the administration of the Employment Security Law; the cost of each of the above items which is not financed or is not fully financed by grants from the Federal Government, or any agency thereof. Provided, that the amount appropriated herein does not exceed the amount in the Unemployment Trust Fund which may be used for such purposes as provided in section 9 of the Employment Security Law, as amended, and provided:

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that the amount which may be obligated between the date of enactment of this Act and June 30, 1963, shall not exceed the limitations provided in section 9 (c) (C) of the Employment Security Law, as amended. Provided further, that said additional funds shall not be obligated for expenditure by the Commissioner of Labor as herein provided, after the close of the two-year period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act. Section 2. Be it further enacted, that the Commissioner of Labor is authorized to allocate any unexpended amounts herein appropriated, for expenditure in payment of the cost of lands and buildings, repairs and alterations to lands and buildings or equipment used in connection with the administration of the Employment Security Law, as herein provided. Section 3. Be it further enacted, that the Commissioner of Labor shall have complete authority to carry out the purposes of this Act, and all provisions of section 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law, as amended, shall be applicable to this Act. Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the Commissioner of Labor is expressly authorized and empowered to engage the services of all necessary appraisers, architects, engineers and contractors, and to enter into and execute all contracts necessary to effectuate the declared purposes of this Act, including the acquisition of the necessary real estate for said offices, which real property shall be acquired in the name of the State of Georgia but shall be used for purposes of the Employment Security Agency in the Department of Labor of this State. The acquisition of any property shall be in accordance with other state laws now in force and effect, and the expenditure of any funds appropriated herein must have the approval of the Budget Bureau. Section 5. Be it further enacted, that all laws or parts of laws inconsistent with the provisions of this Act be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

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Section 6. Be it further enacted, that this Act shall become effective on the day immediately following the date of enactment, the public welfare requiring it. Approved April 12, 1963. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND OF STATE OFFICIALS HOLDING EX OFFICIO OFFICES. Code 5-105 Amended. No. 459 (House Bill No. 364). An Act to clarify the compensation that State officials may receive for service as ex officio officer; to provide that for ex officio offices created subsequent to the approval of this Act that no compensation shall be paid for service thereon unless the Act creating such office specifically provides for payment of compensation for service thereon; to provide an effective date; to provide compensation for certain elective constitutional officers; to amend Code section 5-105, relating to the compensation of the Commissioner of Agriculture, so as to increase the compensation provided therein; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. No State official who receives, as a part of his compensation, pay for service on an ex officio office or position held by such officer, shall receive any compensation for such service in any such ex officio office created subsequent to the effective date of this Act unless the statute creating the ex officio office shall specifically provide for compensation for the ex officio officer. Pay for ex officio officers. Section 1A. Code section 5-105, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 106), relating to the compensation of the Commissioner of Agriculture,

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is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 5-105 . The annual salary of the Commissioner of Agriculture shall be $22,500.00, payable in semi-monthly installments. The salary provided herein shall be cumulative of and in lieu of all other salaries, fees, compensation, allowances, and perquisites of such office of every nature and including services performed by him on all boards, commissions, and agencies of the State Government to which he shall belong or serve by virtue of his office. He shall be entitled to reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his official duties including mileage allowance for use of his personal automobile in the same manner and to the same extent as other State Employees. He shall fix the compensation of employees of the Department of Agriculture; provided, however, that the employees of such Department under the Merit System shall be compensated under the Rules and Regulations of the State Personnel Board. Commissioner of Agriculture. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it otherwise becomes law, and any adjustments in compensation necessitated by the provisions of this Act shall be made beginning at that time. Effective date. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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INSURANCELOSS CAUSED BY AN UNINSURED MOTORIST. Code 56-407A Enacted. No. 462 (House Bill No. 394). An Act to amend Code Chapter 56-4, relating to the various kinds of insurance, limits of risks, and reinsurance, so as to provide that no automobile liability insurance policy shall be issued unless coverage is provided therein for the protection of the insured against loss caused by an uninsured vehicle; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 56-4, relating to the various kinds of insurance, limits of risks, and reinsurance, is hereby amended by inserting after Code section 56-407 a new Code Section to be designated as Code section 56-407A which shall read as follows: 56-407A . (a). A `motor-vehicle liability policy' as the term is used in this section shall mean an owner's or an operator's policy of liability insurance issued by an insurance carrier duly authorized to transact business in the State, to or for the benefit of the person named therein as insured. (b). An owner's policy of liability insurance shall designate by explicit description or by appropriate reference all motor vehicles with respect to which coverage is thereby to be granted. (c). No policy or contract of bodily injury liability insurance, or of property damage liability insurance, covering liability arising from the ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle, shall be issued or delivered in this State to the owner of such vehicle, or shall be issued or delivered by any insurer licensed in this State, upon any

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motor vehicle then principally garaged or principally used in this State, unless it contains a provision insuring the person named therein and any other person, as insured, using any of those motor vehicles with the express or implied permission of the named insured, against loss from the liability imposed by law for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of such motor vehicles within the United States of America or the Dominion of Canada, subject to minimum limits, exclusive of interest and costs, with respect to each motor vehicle, as follows: ten thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and, subject to such limit for one person, twenty thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and five thousand dollars because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. (d). Nor shall any such policy or contract be so issued or delivered after January 1, 1964, unless it contains an endorsement or provision undertaking to pay the insured all sums which he shall be legally entitled to recover as damages from the owner or operator of an uninsured motor vehicle, within limits which shall be no less than the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section, as amended from time to time. Such endorsement or provisions shall also provide for no less than five thousand dollars coverage for injury to or destruction of the property of the insured in any one accident, but may provide an exclusion of not more than the first two hundred fifty dollars of such loss or damage. Provided, however, that the coverage required under this section shall not be applicable where any insured named in the policy shall reject the coverage in writing and provided further that, unless the named insured requests such coverage in writing, such coverage need not be provided in or supplemental to a renewal policy where the named insured had rejected the coverage in connection with a policy previously issued to him by the same insurer. (e). As used in this section, the term `bodily injury' shall include death resulting therefrom; the term `insured' as used in subsections (d), (f), (h), and (i) hereof, means the named insured and, while resident of the same household,

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the spouse of any such named insured, and relatives of either, while in a motor vehicle or otherwise, and any person who uses, with the consent, expressed or implied, of the named insured, the motor vehicle to which the policy applies, and a guest in such motor vehicle to which the policy applies, or the personal representative of any of the above; and the term `uninsured motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle as to which there is (i) No bodily injury liability insurance and property damage liability insurance or as to which there is bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance with limits less than the amounts specified in Paragraph (C)but it will be considered uninsured only for that amount between the limit carried and the limit required in Paragraph (C), or (ii) There is such insurance in existence but the insurance company writing the same has legally denied coverage thereunder, or is unable, because of being insolvent at the time of, or becoming insolvent during the twelve months following, the accident, to make payment with respect to the legal liability of its insured within the limits specified in Paragraph (C), or (iii) there is no bond or deposit of cash or securities in lieu of such bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. A motor vehicle shall be deemed to be uninsured if the owner or operator thereof be unknown; provided, that recovery under the endorsement or provisions shall be subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth; provided, that, in order for the insured to recover under the endorsement where the owner or operator of any motor vehicle which causes bodily injury or property damage to the insured is unknown, actual physical contact must have occurred between the motor vehicle owned or operated by such unknown person and the person or property of the insured. (f). If the owner or operator of any motor vehicle which causes bodily injury or property damage to the insured be unknown, the insured, or someone on his behalf, or in the event of a death claim, someone on behalf of the party having such claim, in order for the insured to recover under the endorsement, shall report the accident as required by Georgia Laws 1951 page 565, as amended by Georgia Laws 1956, page 543.

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(g). If the owner or operator of any vehicle causing injury or damages be unknown, an action may be instituted against the unknown defendant as `John Doe', and service of process may be made by delivery of a copy of the motion for judgment, or other pleadings, to the clerk of the court in which the action is brought, and service upon the insurance company issuing the policy shall be made as prescribed by law as though such insurance company were a party defendant. The insurance company shall have the right to file pleadings and take other action allowable by law, in the name of Joe Doe. Provided however that in cases where the owner of the vehicle causing injury or damages is known, a copy of service shall be made upon the insurance company issuing the policy as prescribed by law as though such insurance company were a party defendant. (h). An insurer paying a claim under the endorsement or provisions required by paragraph (d) of this section shall be subrogated to the rights of the insured to whom such claim was paid against the person causing such injury, death or damage, to the extent that payment was made; including the proceeds recoverable from the assets of the insolvent insurer; provided, that the bringing of an action against the unknown owner or operator as John Doe, or the conclusion of such an action, shall not constitute a bar to the insured, if the identity of the owner or operator who caused the injury or damages complained of becomes known, bringing an action against the owner or operator theretofore proceeded against as John Doe; provided, that any recovery against such owner or operator shall be paid to the insurance company to the extent that such insurance company paid the named insured in the action brought against such owner or operator as John Doe, except that such insurance company shall pay its proportionate part of any reasonable costs and expense incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable attorneys' fees. Nothing in an endorsement or provisions made under this paragraph nor any other provisions of law shall operate to prevent the joining in an action against John Doe of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle causing such injury as a party defendant, and such joinder is hereby specifically authorized.

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(i). No such endorsement or provisions shall contain a provision requiring arbitration of any claim arising under any such endorsement or provisions, nor may anything be required of the insured except the establishment of legal liability, nor shall the insured be restricted or prevented, in any manner, from employing legal counsel or instituting legal proceedings. (j). The motor-vehicle liability policy shall state the name and address of the named insured, the coverage afforded by the policy, the premium charged therefor, the policy period and the limits of liability, and shall contain an agreement, or be endorsed, that insurance is provided thereunder in accordance with the coverage defined in this section as respects bodily injury and death or property damage, or both, and is subject to all of the provisions of this section. (k). The motor-vehicle liability policy need not insure any liability under the workmen's compensation law nor any liability on account of bodily injury to or death of an employee of the insured while engaged in the employment, other than domestic, of the insured, or while engaged in the operation, maintenance, or repair of the motor vehicle, nor any liability for damage to property owned by, rented to, in charge of, or transported by the insured. (l). Any policy which grants the coverage required for a motor-vehicle liability policy may also grant any lawful coverage in excess of, or in addition to, the coverage specified for a motor-vehicle liability policy, and the excess or additional coverage shall not be subject to the provisions of this section. With respect to a policy which grants this excess or additional coverage, the term `motor-vehicle liability policy' as used in this section shall apply only to that part of the coverage which is required by this section. (m). Any motor-vehicle liability policy may provide for the prorating of the insurance thereunder with other valid and collectible insurance. (n). The requirements for a motor-vehicle liability policy

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may be fulfilled by the policies of one or more insurance carriers, which policies together meet such requirements. (o). Any binder issued pending the issuance of a motor-vehicle liability policy shall be considered as fulfilling the requirements for such policy. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY LAW AMENDED. No. 463 (House Bill No. 395). An Act to amend an Act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 565), as amended by an Act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 543), an Act approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 124), an Act approved March 26, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 694), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 341), so as to change the requirements for reporting motor vehicle accidents; to extend the duration of suspension for failure to make a deposit of security; to provide that an un-insured motorist convicted of any moving traffic violation shall obtain insurance and upon a second conviction shall maintain insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for two consecutive years; to provide for a minimum deposit in the sum of $500.00; to provide a fee for reissuance of a license after it has been suspended or revoked; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 565), as amended by an

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Act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 543), an Act approved February 26, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 124), an Act approved March 26, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 694), an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 341), is hereby amended by striking from section 4 the symbol and figures $100.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the symbol and figures $50.00, so that when so amended section 4 shall read as follows: Section 4. Report Required Following Accident .The operator of every motor vehicle which is in any manner involved in an accident within this State in which any person is killed or injured or in which damage to the property of any one person, including himself, to an extent of $50.00 or more is sustained, shall within 10 days after such accident report the matter in writing to the Director. Such report, the form of which shall be prescribed by the Director, shall contain information to enable the Director to determine whether the requirements for the deposit of security under section 5 are inapplicable by reason of the existence of insurance or other exceptions specified in this Act. If such operator be physically incapable of making such report and is not the owner of the motor vehicle involved, the owner of the motor vehicle involved in such accident shall, within 10 days after learning of the accident, make such report. If the operator and owner are the same person and physically incapable of making such report within the required 10 day period, such person shall file the report as soon as he is able to do so, and in the meantime, the Director has authority to request a report of the accident from any officer who investigated the accident. The owner of any parked motor vehicle which is involved in an accident, shall file the report of same within 10 days after learning of the accident. The operator or the owner shall furnish such additional relevant information as the Director shall require. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 5(a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section which shall read as follows: Section 5 (a). Security and Financial Responsibility Required Unless Evidence of InsuranceWhen Security DeterminedSuspensionExceptions .

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Not less than thirty days after receipt by him of the report or notice of an accident which has resulted in bodily injury or death, or in damage to the property of any one person to an extent of $50.00 or more, the Director shall suspend the license and all registration certificates and all registration plates of the operator and owner of any motor vehicle in any manner involved in the accident unless or until the operator or owner has previously furnished or immediately furnishes security, sufficient in the judgment of the Director to satisfy any judgments for damages or injuries resulting from the accident as may be recovered against the operator or owner by or on behalf of any person aggrieved or his legal representative, but in no event in any amount less than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and unless such operator or owner or both shall give and maintain proof of financial responsibility. If the operator or owner is a nonresident, the suspension shall apply to the privilege of operation or use of motor vehicles within this State. The Director shall not apply the provisions of this section against a resident of this State involved in an accident with a nonresident of this State when the damage is less than three hundred dollars except upon the written request of any party in interest. An adjudication or discharge in bankruptcy shall not relieve the operator or owner from furnishing security as provided herein or from the other provisions of this Act. Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking section 5 (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section which shall read as follows: Section 5 (b). The notice of suspension shall be sent by the Director to the operator and owner not less than ten days prior to the effective date of such suspension and shall state the amount required as security, and the requirements as to future proof of financial responsibility. Where erroneous information is given the Director with respect to the matters set forth in sub-division 1, 2 or 3, subsection (c) of this section, he shall take appropriate action as hereinbefore provided, after receipt by him of correct information with respect to said matters. Notice of suspension.

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Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking section 7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section which shall read as follows: Section 7. Duration of Suspension The license and registration and nonresident's operating privilege suspended as provided in section 5 shall remain so suspended and shall not be renewed nor shall any such license or registration be issued to such person until: 1. Such person shall deposit and file or there shall be deposited and filed on his behalf the security and proof of financial responsibility required under section 5; or 2. Three years shall have elapsed following the date of such suspension and evidence satisfactory to the Director has been filed with him, during such period no action for damages arising out of the accident has been instituted; or 3. Evidence satisfactory to the Director has been filed with him of a release from liability, or a final adjudication of nonliability, or a duly acknowledged written agreement, in accordance with subdivision 4 of section 6; provided, however, in the event there shall be any default in the payment of any installment under any duly acknowledged written agreement, then, upon notice of such default, the Director shall forthwith suspend the license and registration of non-resident's operating privilege of such person defaulting which shall not be restored unless and until (1) such person deposits and thereafter maintains security as required under Section 5 in such amount as the Director may then determine, but in no event in an amount less than four hundred dollars, and such person files proof of financial responsibility, or (3) three years shall have elapsed following the date when such security and proof of financial responsibility was required and during such period no action upon such agreement has been instituted in this State. Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section which shall be known as section 7-B and which shall read as follows:

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Section 7-B. Other Convictions; Statement Required; Financial Responsibility . (1) Within 60 days after a receipt by the Director, of a record of a conviction of any moving traffic violation other than a conviction to which section 7-A applies, the Director shall, unless the record shows that the person so convicted was, at the time of the offense, in compliance with subdivision (a) of this subsection, or that the owner of the motor vehicle used was at the time of the offense in compliance with subdivision (b) of this subsection, send a notice to such person requiring him to file within 10 days a statement in writing showing: (a) That he had in effect at the time of the violation an automobile liability policy or bond applicable to the motor vehicle then used or had deposited the required money, or security as required under section 5, or had qualified as a self-insurer under section 16; or (b) That the owner of the motor vehicle used at the time of the violation, had in effect at the time of the violation, an automobile liability policy or bond applicable to the motor vehicle then used, or that he was then covered by any other form of liability policy or bond, or had made the proper deposit as required under section 5, or had qualified as a self-insurer under section 16 if the motor vehicle was then being operated with the owner's permission or consent; or (c) That he had in effect at the time the statement is executed an automobile liability policy or bond, or has made the proper deposit as required by section 5, or has qualified as a self-insurer under section 15. (2) Upon a second or subsequent conviction, within 24 months of an offense to which subsection (1) of this section applies, if the person convicted was not, at the time of two or more violations, covered by this section, in compliance with subdivision (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of this section, such person shall in lieu of filing the statement required under subsection (1) of this section, file proof of financial responsibility.

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(3) In the event that any such person does not, within 10 days after notice, file the statement required under subsection (1) of this section or, if subject to subsection (2) of this section, of proof of financial responsibility, the Director shall suspend the license and all registrations of such person, and his nonresident's operating privilege, if he is a nonresident, until he files the statement required under subsection (1) of this section, or, if subject to subsection (2) of this section, until he files proof of financial responsibility. (4) The Director may rely upon the accuracy of information as to insurance contained in conviction records, or in written statements required by this section, unless or until it has reason to believe that such information is erroneous. Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section which shall read as follows: Section 9. Form and amount of Security The security required under this Act shall be in such form and in such amount as the Director may require, but not in excess of $10,000. where only one person was injured or killed, $20,000. where more than one, nor $5,000. for property damage, nor in any event in an amount less than four hundred dollars as specified in Section 5. The person depositing security shall specify in writing the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made and, at any time while such deposit is in the custody of the Director or State Treasurer, the person depositing it may, in writing, amend the specification of the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made to include an additional person or persons; provided, however, that a single deposit of security shall be applicable only on behalf of persons required to furnish security because of the same accident. The Director may reduce the amount of security ordered in any case but in no event to an amount less than four hundred dollars, within 6 months after the date of the accident, if, in his judgment, the amount ordered is excessive.

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In case the security originally ordered has been deposited, the excess deposited over the reduced amount ordered, shall be returned to the depositor or his personal representative forthwith, notwithstanding the provisions of section 10. The Director may increase the amount of security in any case where subsequent information indicates that the original amount of security ordered would not be sufficient in his judgment to satisfy any judgment or judgments for damages resulting from such accident as may be recovered against each operator or owner. Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking from section 10 the words one year and the words and figure one (1) year wherever they may appear and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure two (2) years, so that when so amended said section shall read as follows: Section 10. Custody, Disposition and Return of Security Security deposited in compliance with the requirements of this Act shall be placed by the Director in the custody of the State Treasurer and shall be applicable only to the payment of a judgment or judgments rendered against the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in question in an action at law, begun not later than two (2) years after the date of such accident, or within two (2) years after the date or deposit of any security under subdivision 3 of section 7, and such deposit or any balance thereof shall be returned to the depositor or his personal representative when evidence satisfactory to the Director has been filed with him that there has been a release from liability, or the final adjudication of nonliability, of a duly acknowledged agreement, in accordance with subdivision 4 of section 6, or whenever, after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of accident, or within two (2) years from the date of deposit of any security under subdivision 3 of section 7, the Director shall be given reasonable evidence that there is no such action pending and no judgment rendered in such action left unpaid.

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In any case where the depositor shall die while security is on deposit with the Director, the Director is authorized to return such security to the Executor or Administrator of the estate of the deceased depositor or if there is no Executor or Administrator and the amount on deposit is $300.00 or less, the Director is authorized to pay over such deposit to the widow or widower of the deceased depositor. In any event, no deposit shall be returned unless and until satisfactory evidence has been filed by the person seeking such return, under the same conditions as provided in the first paragraph of this section for the filing of such evidence by the depositor. In any case where, after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of the accident or from the date of deposit of any security under subdivision 3 of section 7, the Director is unable to contact the depositor by mail or receives any response from the depositor, the Director shall have a notice printed in the local newspaper in which legal notices are usually printed, in the county of the last known address of the depositor, once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Such notice shall specify that the depositor is eligible for the return of the security subject to the provisions of this Section, and shall further specify that if no response is received from the notice within two (2) years from the date on which the last notice is printed, the security will be deposited in the General Fund of the State Treasury. If no response from the notice is received by the Director, the Director shall dispose of the security as provided herein. The cost of the publication shall be deducted from the security on deposit, regardless of whether the security is returned to the depositor or his legal representative or deposited in the State Treasure. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section which shall be known as section 15 and shall read as follows: Section 15. Duration of Future Proof of Financial Responsibility .In all those situations under this Act in which proof of financial responsibility for the future is required, such proof must be maintained for a three year period.

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Section 9. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section which shall be known as section 16 and shall read as follows: Section 16. Reinstatement of licenses and registration; fee Whenever a license or registration is suspended or revoked and the filing of proof of financial responsibility is made a prerequisite of reinstatement to such licenses or registrations or both, or to the issuance of a new license or registration or both, no such license or registration shall be reinstated or a new license or registration issued unless the licensee or registrant, in addition to complying with the other provisions of this Chapter, pays to the commissioner a fee of $10.00. Only one such fee shall be paid by any one person irrespective of the number of licenses and registrations to be reinstated or issued to such person. The fees paid pursuant to this section shall be expendable receipts to be used only by the Director towards the cost of administrating the provisions of this Chapter. Section 10. Said Act is further amended by renumbering sections 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 as sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, respectively. Section 11. The duties and responsibilities placed upon the Director and the Department of Public Safety in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Act are conditioned upon specific additional appropriations being made available to meet the increased cost within the Department of Public Safety in administering the provisions of this Act. Intent. Section 12. The provisions of this Act shall become effective March 15, 1964. Effective date. Section 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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BANKS AND BANKINGESTABLISHMENT OF BANKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS. Code 13-201.1, 13-203.1 Amended. No. 465 (House Bill No. 398). An Act to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 67), so as to define city, town and village; to provide for the establishment of bank offices and bank facilities in unincorporated areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 67), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Code section 13-201.1, relating to the definition of certain terms, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section 13-201.1 to read as follows: 13-201.1. Other definitions . (a) The term `parent bank' as used in this Title means the principal place of business where the general business of each bank shall be transacted in the particular city, town, or village specified in its charter. (b) The term `branch bank' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of any parent bank not located in the particular city, town or village where its parent bank was chartered. (c) The term `bank office' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of a parent bank or a branch bank located in the particular city, town, or village in which said parent bank or branch bank is situated and which has obtained a permit to operate a complete banking service in the maner and under the conditions hereinafter provided.

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(d) The term `bank facility' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of a parent bank or a branch bank located in the particular city, town, or village in which said parent bank or branch bank is situated and which has obtained a permit to operate a limited banking service in the manner and under the conditions hereinafter provided. (e) The term `bank holding company' as used in this Title means any company incorporated or organized under the laws of this State, or doing business in this State, which directly or indirectly owns, controls or holds, with power to vote, more than five per centum of the voting shares of each of two or more banks. (f) The term `bank' as defined in section 13-201 of the Code of Georgia (Article I, Section 1 of the Banking Law) as used elsewhere in this Title, shall include `bank office', `bank facility', `parent bank', and `branch bank', unless the context indicates that it does not. (g) The term `city' or `town' as used in this Title means a municipal corporation incorporated and chartered pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Georgia which describes the territorial boundaries and limits of such municipal corporation. (h) The term `village' as used in this Title means an assemblage or aggregation of houses for dwellings or business, or both, reasonably contiguous to each other and identifiable and generally known as a village or community but unincorporated and not chartered as a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Georgia. For the purpose of this Title, the territorial boundaries and limits of a village shall be fixed by the Superintendent of Banks immediately upon this section becoming effective and thereafter upon the grant of a charter to a bank situated in a village; provided, however, the territorial boundaries and limits of a village shall not extend beyond three (3) miles in any direction from the geographic center of the village and shall not contain more than twelve (12) square miles in total area; and provided further that a plat showing the boundary of such a village shall be filed in the office of

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the Superintendent as a public record; and also provided that such village shall not extend into the territory, or incorporated area, of any municipal corporation, and no bank office or bank facility of a parent bank located in a village shall be located more than two (2) miles distant from the parent bank. Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code section 13-203.1, relating to the establishment and maintenance of bank offices and bank facilities, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code section 13-203.1 to read as follows: 13-203.1. Bank offices and bank facilities . (a) A parent bank or a branch bank may, upon obtaining approval and a permit from the Superintendent of Banks, establish and operate a bank office or offices within the particular city, town, or village in which said parent bank or branch bank is situated. (b) A parent bank or a branch bank may, upon obtaining approval and a permit from the Superintendent of Banks, establish and operate a bank facility or facilities within the particular city, town, or village in which said parent bank or branch bank is situated. (c) Application for a permit to establish either a bank office or a bank facility shall be made to the Superintendent of Banks in such form as he may prescribe by regulation from time to time. The Superintendent of Banks shall exercise his discretion in his consideration of the application, but the Superintendent of Banks shall not approve the application until he has ascertained to his satisfaction that the public need and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the proposed bank office or bank facility according to the same criteria of examination and determination provided in section 13-905 of the Code of Georgia (Section 4-A of Article VIII of the Banking Law of Georgia). Without limitation on the foregoing and in furtherance thereof, the Superintendent of Banks may approve with respect to any particular city, town, or village now or hereafter having a population of 80,000 or under, according

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to the 1960 official U. S. Census or any future official U. S. Census, not more than one of either a bank office or bank facility for each population unit of 40,000 or any fraction thereof, according to the 1960 official U. S. Census or any future official U. S. Census for any parent bank or branch bank: Provided, nevertheless, that this limitation shall not apply to parent banks or branch banks in municipalities with a population of more than 80,000 according to the 1960 official U. S. Census or any future official U. S. Census. The Superintendent of Banks may in his discretion, to accommodate the public need and advantage of each locality, consider an application for a bank office as an application for a bank facility, or vice versa, and he may, in the exercise of his discretion to accommodate the public need and advantage, determine the amount of funds which may be committed for the construction of each bank office or bank facility, whether by outright expenditure or by longterm lease contract, or by creation of, or utilization of, a real estate holding company. Within 90 days after the filing of an application for a permit to establish a bank office or bank facility, the Superintendent of Banks shall issue under his hand and seal a certificate approving or disapproving the application of a permit, which determination shall be final as to that application. (d) All bank offices and bank facilities, as herein defined, already lawfully established in certain cities, shall not be required to apply for the permit hereinabove required to continue the present operations already established. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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MOTOR VEHICLESLICENSE TAGS FOR PART OF YEAR, SALE OF LICENSE TAGS. Code 92-2908, 92-2910 Amended. No. 467 (House Bill No. 409). An Act to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259), as amended by an Act approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 341), as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1031) codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to provide for the fees to be paid for the licensing of motor vehicles for part of a year; to provide the time to apply for and obtain license tags and pay the annual fee therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259), as amended by an Act approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 341), as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1031) codified as Code Chapter 92-29, is hereby amended by striking section 5 codified as Code section 92-2908 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. Code Section 92-2908 . Any person, firm, corporation or association registering any of the vehicles named in subsection 3, subsection 9, or subsection 10 of section 4 (excepting those named in subsection 3 (a), 3 (b) and 3 (c) of said section 4, and those named in subsection 10 (a), 10 (b) and 10 (c) of said section 4) between the dates of May 1 and August 1 of any year, shall not be required to pay more than three-fourths of the annual tax herein provided for. Tax for part of year. Any person, firm, corporation or association registering any of the vehicles named in subsection 3, subsection 9, or subsection 10 of section 4 (excepting those named in subsection

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3 (a), 3 (b) and 3 (c) of said section 4, and those named in subsection 10 (a), 10 (b) and 10 (c) of said section 4), between the dates of August 1 and November 1 of any year, will not be required to pay more than one-half of the annual tax herein provided for. Any person, firm, corporation or association registering any of the vehicles named in subsection 3, subsection 9, or subsection 10 of section 4 (excepting those named in subsection 3 (a), 3 (b) and 3 (c) of said section 4, and those named in subsection 10 (a), 10 (b) and 10 (c) of said section 4), between the dates of November 1 and January 1 of the following year, shall not be required to pay more than one-fourth of the annual tax herein provided for. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 7 , codified as Code section 92-2910 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section 7 to read as follows: Section 7. Code Section 92-2910 . All persons, firms, corporations or associations subject to the taxes and licenses herein provided for shall apply for and obtain said tags on or before April 1, 1963, and each year thereafter, and such payment for tags shall be made to the State Revenue Commissioner, and his duly authorized agents or such other persons as may be provided by law. Sale of tags. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEDERAL CENSUS. No. 468 (House Bill No. 410). An Act to establish an effective date for the Federal Census as used in the statutory law of Georgia, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Whenever there is used in the statutory law of Georgia the term Federal Census, United States Census, Decennial Census, or similar words referring to the official census conducted every ten (10) years by the United States of America or any agency thereof as required by Article I, Section II, Paragraph III of the Constitution of the United States, the effective date of such census for the purpose of making operative and of force any statutory law of Georgia shall be midnight, December 31, of the year in which such census is conducted by the United States of America or any agency thereof. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. STUDY COMMISSION ON THE INDUSTRIAL LOAN BUSINESS. No. 469 (House Bill No. 421). An Act to establish and constitute the Study Commission on the Industrial Loan Business, to define its functions, powers and duties, to provide such funds as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of said Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same:

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Section 1. There is hereby created and established a Commission to be known as The Study Commission on the Industrial Loan Business, which hereinafter will be referred to as Commission. Created. Section 2. The Commission shall be composed of three (3) Senators, selected by the President of the Senate, and five (5) members of the House of Representatives, selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three (3) prominent citizens, to be selected and designated by the Comptroller General. Members. Section 3. The Commission members shall elect a chairman, a vice-chairman and a secretary. Said Commission shall perfect its own recommendations and adopt its rules conformable to the provisions of this Act. Five (5) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the Commission. Chairman, quorum, etc. Section 4. The Commission shall study, investigate and make findings of fact concerning the regulation of the industrial loan business. Said Commission shall study, investigate and report its findings with respect to the powers and duties of the industrial loan commissioner, the adequacy or inadequacy of the licensing procedures, the locations of said industrial loan businesses, the amount of charges that may be made, and the insurance that is written as a condition to such loans, and any other matter or thing affecting the public in the matter of industrial loans. The Commission, based upon its findings of fact, shall recommend to the General Assembly on its next meeting such proposed changes in the laws as may be desirable, and shall recommend to the Comptroller General such regulatory measures as to the Commission may seem proper and desirable. The Commission is hereby directed to cause its findings, proposals and suggested laws and comments thereon, to be printed and distributed on or before December 31, 1963. Duties. Section 5. The Chairman is authorized to obtain from the Legislative Service Committee such assignment of quarters and suitable apartments as may be needed for the conduct of its affairs. Office space.

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Section 6. The members of the Commission shall receive the same compensation and allowances for each day they are in attendance of meetings of the Commission as are received by members of the General Assembly for the days of attendance upon a session of the General Assembly, plus any compensation, per diem allowance or reimbursement that is now provided by law for the members of the General Assembly. The expenses for the operation of this Commission, including the transcript of the proceedings and its report, shall be payable from funds appropriated for the operating costs of the General Assembly and shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the General Assembly are paid. That the members of the Committee created by this Bill shall have power and authority to meet for a period of fifteen (15) days for carrying out purposes of this Bill. Compensation. Section 7. The Commission here established shall expire, and its duties be discharged, on presentation of its final recommendations, but in no event shall this Act be effective after December 31, 1963. Report, etc. Section 8. All laws or parts of laws, insofar as they conflict with this Act, are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. REVENUEINCOME TAXGAINS AND LOSSES ON EXCHANGE OF CORPORATE STOCK. Code 92-3119, 92-3120 Amended. No. 470 (House Bill No. 422). An Act to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate of computation and exemptions from income taxation, as amended, so as to provide that certain distributions of corporate stock qualifying under section 1111 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954, which distribution is made pursuant to a court order enforcing

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the federal anti-trust laws, shall not be deemed a dividend but the fair market value of such stock shall be applied against and reduce the basis of the stock with respect to which the distribution was made and to the extent that such value exceeds such basis, the excess shall be treated as capital gain; to provide that the basis of such stock so distributed shall be its fair market value on the date of distribution; to provide for the taxable years to be affected by this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate of computation and exemptions from income taxation, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to Code section 92-3120, relating to gains and losses in exchanges of property, corporate stock, and definitions of certain terms, as amended, a new subsection to be numbered subsection (k) and to read as follows: (k) Notwithstanding Code section 92-3002 (o), a distribution of corporate stock qualifying under section 1111 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as in effect on the date of passage hereof shall not be deemed a `dividend' as that term is defined in Code section 92-3002 (o), but the fair market value of such distributed stock shall be applied against and reduce the adjusted basis of the stock with respect to which the distribution was made (but not below zero) and, to the extent that such value exceeds such basis, the excess shall be treated as capital gain; provided, however, that this subsection shall not be applicable to distributions defined in section 92-3109 (i) or exempt from tax or allowed as a deduction from gross income under any other section. Section 2. Said Chapter is further amended by striking the first paragraph of Code section 92-3119, relating to the basis for determining gain or loss, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 92-3119. Basis for determining gain and loss .The basis for ascertaining the gain derived or the loss sustained

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from the sale or other disposition of property, real, personal or mixed, shall be, in the case of property acquired before January 1, 1931, the fair market value of such property as of that date: Provided, that no gain greater than the actual gain based on cost shall be taxable and no loss greater than the actual loss based on cost shall be deductible; and in the case of property acquired after January 1, 1931, the basis shall be the cost of such property at the time of such acquisition, except as provided in Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), post. and by renumbering Subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively, and inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d) In the case of stock which was acquired in a distribution to which subsection (k) of section 92-3120 is applicable, the basis shall be its fair market value on the date of distribution. Section 3. The amendments made by this Act shall apply to corporate distributions made in 1962 and succeeding years. Effective date. Section 4. If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Severability. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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GEORGIA RETAILERS' AND CONSUMERS' SALES AND USE TAX ACTAMENDEDEXEMPT SALES. No. 471 (House Bill No. 431). An Act to amend an Act known as the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 360), as amended, so as to exempt the sale of tangible personal property and services to the University System of Georgia, its educational units, and certain private colleges and universities from the taxes imposed by said Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by adding to section 3 the following new subparagraphs, to be designated 3 (c) 2 (1) and 3 (c) 2 (m): (1) Sales and tangible personal property and services to the University System of Georgia and its educational units; and (m) Sales of tangible personal property and services to be used exclusively for educational purposes by those private colleges and universities in this State whose academic credits are accepted as equivalents by the University System of Georgia and its educational units. University system and certain colleges. Section 2. All laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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GEORGIA FERTILIZER ACT OF 1960AMENDED. No. 472 (House Bill No. 435). An Act to amend an Act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act of 1960, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 916), as amended, so as to redefine the term manufacturer; to provide for labels on specialty fertilizers; to prohibit the sale of specialty fertilizer without an approved label; to provide for the submission of facsimiles of labels and all printed material to be used on the container of any fertilizer or any advertisement relating thereto; to authorize the correction or omission thereon and addition thereto as a condition of registration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act known as the Georgia Fertilizer Act of 1960, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 916), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from section 3, paragraph (P) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (P). The term manufacturer shall mean the person who has a physical plant with facilities for production, and who mixes, adds to, repackages, relabels or manipulates changes and guarantees the grade and/or analysis of the product and who prepares for distribution at least fifty percent. (50%) of the mixed grades sold. Manufacturer defined. Section 2. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by adding to section 5 two new paragraphs to be numbered paragraphs C and D to read: (C) Any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding the Commissioner is authorized to prescribe the contents of labels of specialty fertilizers. No specialty fertilizer shall be sold in this state unless the label thereon has been approved by the Commissioner. Specialty fertilizers. (D) Each person desiring to register a fertilizer, commercial or specialty, may be required to submit to the Commissioner

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a facsimile of the entire label proposed to be used on the fertilizer, as well as any and all printed material or advertising proposed to be used on the container or in connection with the sale or promotion thereof. The Commissioner is authorized to require the correction or omission, including the addition of facts thereon, as a condition of registration. Labels Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSIONIMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE. No. 473 (House Bill No. 446). An Act to amend an Act approved March 31, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 309), comprehensively revising and superseding the laws relating to the Georgia Forestry Commission, as amended by an Act approved February 28, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 377), so as to provide for the improvement of real estate held under a deed containing a reversionary clause; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act approved March 31, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 309), as amended by an Act approved February 28, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 377), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection to section 18 thereof to be known as (c) and to read as follows: (c) The Director is hereby authorized to improve with funds appropriated to the Forestry Commission any real estate under its control or management which may be held under a deed containing a reversionary clause conditioned

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on the discontinuation of use for the purpose for which conveyed. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. PUBLIC WELFARERETENTION OF BENEFITS IN CERTAIN CASES. No. 479 (House Bill No. 485). An Act to provide for the retention of certain benefits received from the State Department of Public Welfare by certain individuals under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an individual who is otherwise qualified to receive any benefits administered by the State Department of Public Welfare shall not become ineligible to continue to receive such benefits because of the receipt of compensation by such individual from the sale or acquisition of any real estate used as the residence of such individual as the result of displacement through the necessity of governmental action which directly or indirectly causes the sale or acquisition of such property. Such individual may receive such compensation, hold, invest, and reinvest the proceeds thereof in any manner whatsoever and continue to receive such benefits if he shall remain otherwise qualified. Provided, however, this Act shall not become effective until approved by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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EDUCATIONFACILITIES FOR EDUCATION BEYOND TWELFTH GRADE. Code 32-933 Amended. No. 481 (House Bill No. 527). An Act to amend section 107, of the Act approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, Part I, Title 6, page 288), entitled: An Act to codify the school laws of the State of Georgia, in compliance with the provisions of the Act entitled `An Act to empower the State Superintendent of Schools, the Attorney General, the Chairman of the Senate and House Committees on Education to codify the school laws, and for other purposes', approved July 20, 1918; to revise the school laws of this State; to provide for a State Superintendent of Schools, State Board of Education, a State Board for Vocational Education, County Superintendent of Schools, County Board of Education, supervisors of schools and institutions, an auditor, a secretary and executive agent of the State Board of Education, and other officers; to provide the method of their selection, their duties, powers and compensation; and for other purposes. which said section 107 reads as follows: The Board of Education of any county or municipality shall have the right to establish one or more high schools or junior high schools as in their opinion may be necessary and may be possible through local taxation funds. and is now codified as Code section 32-933 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide as additional powers that the Board of Education of any county school district of the governing body of any independent school system shall have the right and authority in providing an adequate public school system either alone or in conjunction with another district or system: (1) To acquire real property and to acquire, construct and equip buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade and to convey any such property so acquired to the Regents of the University System of Georgia, its successors or

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assigns; (2) To contribute funds to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, acting for and on behalf of the Regents of the University System of Georgia, to be applied toward the acquisition of real property and the acquisition, construction and equipping of buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade. In addition to the foregoing powers, each such governing body shall have the right and authority to issue bonds in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia for any of the aforesaid purposes; Provided, only, that prior to exercising such right or authority any such Board of Education or governing body shall have agreed by contract to convey any such property so acquired or to contribute such funds and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, acting as aforesaid, shall have agreed to accept any such property, or to accept any such contribution and acquire, construct and equip such buildings and facilities and to operate and maintain the same as a unit of the University System of Georgia, rather than as a part of the Public School System of this State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes: Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Section 107 of the Act approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, Part I, Title 6, p. 288), which is now codified as Code section 32-933 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, is hereby stricken and said section, as originally enacted and as codified, is hereby repealed and the following is substituted in its place so that from and after the date of the approval of this Act such section shall read as follows: The Board of Education of any County School District or the governing body of any Independent School System shall have the right to establish one or more high schools or junior high schools as in their opinion may be necessary and may be possible through local taxation funds and in addition any such governing body in providing an adequate public school system shall have the right and authority either alone or in conjunction with another District or

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System; (1) to acquire real property and to acquire, construct and equip buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade and to convey any such property so acquired to the Regents of the University System of Georgia, its successors or assigns; (2) to contribute funds to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia,, acting for and on behalf of the Regents of the University System of Georgia, to be applied toward the acquisition of real property and the acquisition, construction and equipping of buildings and facilities for education beyond the twelfth grade. In addition to the foregoing powers, each such governing body shall have the right and authority to issue bonds in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia for any of the aforesaid purposes; provided, only, that prior to exercising such right or authority any such Board of Education or governing body shall have agreed by contract to convey any such property so acquired or to contribute such funds and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, acting as aforesaid, shall have agreed to accept any such property, or contribution and to acquire, construct and equip such buildings and facilities and to operate and maintain the same as a unit of the University System of Georgia, rather than as a part of the public school system of this State. Section 2. Be it further enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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FEES OF AUDITORS. Code 10-501 Amended. No. 485 (House Bill No. 556). An Act to amend Code section 10-501 providing that the fees of an auditor shall be taxed by the judge and providing the amount of said fees, so as to provide that the fees of an auditor to whom a case, whether legal or equitable, has been referred shall be determined and fixed by the trial judge making such referral or other judge having jurisdiction of said case and serving in the place and stead of said judge; to provide that the fees so determined and fixed may be apportioned between and among the parties at the discretion of said judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 10-501 providing that the fees of an auditor shall be taxed by the judge and providing the amount of said fees, is hereby amended by striking Code section 10-501 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code section 10-501 to read as follows: 10-501 . The fees of an auditor to whom a case, whether legal or equitable, has been referred shall be determined and fixed by the trial judge making such referral or other judge having jurisdiction of said case and serving in the place and stead of said judge. The fees so determined and fixed may be apportioned between and among the parties at the discretion of said judge. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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JUVENILE COURTS IN COUNTIES OF 50,000 OR LESS POPULATION. No. 490 (House Bill No. 576). An Act to amend an Act establishing Juvenile Courts, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, pp. 291-311) as heretofore amended, so as to provide that whenever any juvenile court shall be established in any county containing less than fifty thousand population pursuant to the provisions of said Act, the existence of such juvenile court shall be terminated if the grand jury of the county shall adopt a resolution providing for such termination and such resolution shall be concurred in by the judge of the superior court of the county; and so as to provide that thereafter the judge of the superior court of the county shall sit as juvenile court judge of said county pursuant to the provisions of said Act; and so as to provide that action taken under this amendment shall not prevent the re-establishment thereafter of a juvenile court in said county by appropriate grand jury action; and so as to repeal all laws in conflict herewith. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and by authority of the same it is hereby enacted as follows: Section 1. Section 4 of an Act establishing Juvenile Courts, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, pp. 291-311), as heretofore amended by that amendment approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, pp. 518-519), is hereby further amended by adding an additional paragraph at the end of section 4 of said Act as heretofore amended as follows: Whenever any juvenile court shall have been established by appropriate action of two successive grand juries in any county having a population of less than fifty thousand pursuant to the provisions of the second paragraph of this section, the existence of such juvenile court shall be terminated if any grand jury of the county shall thereafter adopt a resolution providing for such termination and such resolution shall be concurred in by the judge of the superior court of the county. Thereafter, the judge of the superior

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court of the county shall sit as the juvenile court judge of such county pursuant to the provisions of the third paragraph of this Section. Action taken under this paragraph of this section by the grand jury and the superior court judge shall not prevent the re-establishment thereafter of a juvenile court in said county by action taken by two successive grand juries as provided for in the second paragraph of this section. so that said section 4, when so amended, shall read as follows: In all counties having a population of less than 50,000, by the last or any future United States census, where there were juvenile courts established under section 24-2441 of the Code of 1933 (Acts 1916, p. 60), or any amendments thereto, there shall be juvenile courts established in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter; Provided, that those judges who were serving in established juvenile courts as of December 31, 1950, shall continue to serve as judges of the said courts until the expiration of the terms of office to which they were appointed under Acts of 1916, p. 60, or any amendments thereto. After the expiration of said terms, appointments shall be made by the judge of the superior courts: Provided, further, that the salary of the juvenile court judge shall be paid out of county funds. In any county having a population of less than 50,000, by the last or any future United States census, upon recommendation of two successive grand juries, a juvenile court shall be created and the judge of the superior court shall appoint a judge thereof, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, and it shall be considered that a juvenile court has been established in the said county and the powers, authority, jurisdiction and procedure shall be the same as those of juvenile courts established under this Chapter. In all counties having a population of less than 50,000 by the last or any future United States census, wherein a juvenile court has not been established, the judge of the superior court shall sit as the juvenile court judge and hear all cases coming within the provisions of this Act;

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said hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act. This shall involve no additional expenses (except as may be authorized by the board of county commissioners or other authority controlling the fiscal affairs of such county), shall create no new court or judge but shall merely clothe the judge with additional powers. The above provisions shall be construed to mean that the judge is presiding over a juvenile court of such county, which he shall thereupon establish and conduct as separate and distinct to any other court to which he may have been elected or appointed. In any such court the clerk of the superior court of the county shall act as the clerk of the juvenile court subject to the direction of the judge. Whenever any juvenile court shall have been established by appropriate action of two successive grand juries in any county having a population of less than fifty thousand pursuant to the provisions of the second paragraph of this section, the existence of such juvenile court shall be terminated if any grand jury of the county shall thereafter adopt a resolution providing for such termination and such resolution shall be concurred in by the judge of the superior court of the county. Thereafter, the judge of the superior court of the county shall sit as the juvenile court judge of such county pursuant to the provisions of the third paragraph of this Section. Action taken under this paragraph of this section by the grand jury and the superior court judge shall not prevent the re-establishment thereafter of a juvenile court in said county by action taken by two successive grand juries as provided for in the second paragraph of this section. Procedure to terminate. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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CLAIMS ADVISORY BOARD CREATED. No. 496 (House Bill No. 594). An Act to create the Claims Advisory Board; to provide for the composition, powers, duties and authority of said Board; to provide for the submission to said Board of resolutions relative to claims against the State, its departments and agencies; to provide for hearings; to provide for recommendations by the Board; to provide for the filing of a notice of claim; to provide for the introduction of resolutions; to provide for personnel; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal an Act relating to compensation resolutions or bills, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 169); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created the Claims Advisory Board, hereinafter called the Board, to be composed of the Secretary of State, who shall be Chairman, the Director of the Department of Public Health, and the Director of the State Highway Department. Created. Section 2. Any resolution relative to a claim against the State or any of its departments or agencies must be introduced in the House of Representatives. No such resolution may be introduced unless a notice of claim has been filed with the Board on or before the 15th day of November immediately preceding the introduction of such resolution. No such resolution may be introduced more than ten days after the convening date of each regular session of the General Assembly. The Board shall provide forms to be used in filing a notice of claim and shall make them available for such purpose. When such notice is filed, the Board shall inform the person filing such notice, in writing, the information it will require in order to take action on such claim. Such information may include accident reports, affidavits, statements, bills, receipts, letters, documents, and any other supporting material or data deemed necessary

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by the Board. All such information must be filed with the Board prior to the introduction of the resolution. Filing of claims, etc. Section 3. Any such resolution shall be referred by the Speaker of the House to the Appropriations Committee of the House and the Clerk of the House shall transmit a certified copy of such resolution to the Chairman of the Board not later than the day after its referral to the Appropriations Committee. Upon receipt of such copy, the Chairman, after consultation with the other members of the Board, shall set a time for acting on such claim, and shall set a date for a hearing if a hearing is deemed necessary. In the event a hearing is to be held, the Representative introducing the bill shall be notified of the date, time and place thereof. Such other persons as the Board deems necessary shall likewise be notified. The Representative introducing the resolution shall be notified as to the action taken by the Board on such claim and the recommendation made by the Board to the Appropriations Committee. In the event the Representative is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Board and no hearing has been held, he shall be entitled to have the Board set a hearing by so requesting the Chairman in writing. Procedure, etc. Section 4. Upon receipt of a notice of claim, the Board may begin its investigation thereof or it may wait until the supporting information provided for hereinbefore has been furnished. After the Board has investigated the claim, after introduction of the resolution, and after a hearing thereon, if any, the Board shall prepare a statement including its findings, its determination of the merits of the claim, its recommendation as to the payment thereof and such other information as the Board deems advisable. Such statement shall be immediately transmitted to the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, who shall present the same to the full Committee. The recommendations of the Board shall be advisory in nature only, and shall not be binding on the House of Representatives, the Senate, nor any Committee of either. The resolution shall be acted upon in the same manner as provided by law and the Rules of the House and Senate for action upon bills. Duties.

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Section 5. No such resolution shall be passed without being presented to the Board, and the Board is hereby prohibited from considering any resolution unless notice of claim is filed within the time provided for hereinbefore, and unless the resolution is introduced within the time limitations specified hereinbefore, and unless the information required by the Board is filed within the time limitations specified hereinbefore. The Board shall make no recommendations during the last ten days of any regular session of the General Assembly. In the event any occurrence forming the basis for a claim takes place after the November 15th deadline, the notice of claim may be filed not later than ten days after the date of such occurrence, but in no event later than the deadline date provided for the introduction of the resolution. Dead lines for filing claims. Section 6. The Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to provide secretarial and other help necessary to administer the provisions of this Act, and is also authorized to employ independent investigators if deemed necessary or advisable to assist the Board. Such help and investigators shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Office of the Secretary of State for this specific purpose. Employees, etc. Section 7. An Act relating to compensation resolutions or bills approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 169) is hereby repealed in its entirety. 1952 Act repealed. Section 8. The provisions of this Act shall become effective July 1, 1963. Effective date. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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ALAPAHA JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOMPENSATION OF SOLICITOR-GENERAL. No. 498 (House Bill No. 628). An Act to amend an Act abolishing the fee system existing in the Superior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, approved March 10, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 801), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 352), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1962, (Ga. L. 1962, p. 136), so as to provide for the payment of certain expenses to the solicitor-general; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for the payment of expenses; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act abolishing the fee system existing in the Superior Court of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, approved March 10, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 801), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 352), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 136), is hereby amended by adding to section 2, following the first paragraph therein the following: In addition to the salary above provided for, each of the counties comprising the Alapaha Judicial Circuit are each permitted to pay to said solicitor-general a sum not to exceed $100.00 per month for travel expense, expenses incurred by him in the preparation for trial of cases, stenographic service and clerical aid employed by him. The amount of any sum paid hereunder shall be authorized and determined by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of each respective county of said Alapaha Judicial Circuit. Expenses. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking section 5 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new section 5 to read as follows: Section 5. Said salary of $5,814.60 and the constitutional salary hereinbefore referred to shall be in full payment

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of all services of said solicitor-general, and he shall be entitled to no other funds or fees except as provided by section 6 of this Act. Said solicitor-general shall pay all of his traveling expenses and all expenses incurred by him in the preparation for trial of cases, and shall pay for stenographic service and clerical aid employed by him, except as hereinabove provided. The said counties of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit shall not be liable for any of the items of expenses aforesaid except as hereinabove provided. The solicitor-general shall not be required to pay for the services of attorneys working with the grand jury while the solicitor-general is otherwise employed in the court. Such services of the other attorneys shall be paid out of the county treasuries upon an approved order from the presiding judge. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. REVENUEINCOME TAXDISTRIBUTIONS UNDER CERTAIN TRUSTS. Code 92-3122 Enacted. No. 500 (House Bill No. 636). An Act to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate of computation and exemptions from income taxation, as amended, so as to clarify the taxation of distributions from a trust exempted from taxation by Code section 92-3105 (k), as amended, by providing that in the case of a trust described in and exempt from taxation under subparagraph (k) of Code section 92-3105, as added by amendment by an Act approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, pp. 75-77), if the total distributions payable with respect to any employee are paid to the distributee within one taxable year of the distributee on account of the employee's death or other separation from

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the service, or on account of the death of the employee after his separation from the service, the amounts of such distribution to the extent exceeding the amounts contributed by the employee, which employee contributions shall be reduced by any amounts theretofore distributed to him which were not includable in his gross income, shall be considered a gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for more than six months; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate of computation and exemption from income taxation, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code section to be known as Code section 92-3122, which shall read as follows: 92-3122 . That in the case of a trust described in and exempt from taxation under subsection (k) of Code section 92-3105, as added by amendment by an Act approved February 7, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, pp. 75-77), if the total distributions payable with respect to any employee are paid to the distribute within one taxable year of the distributee on account of the employee's death or other separation from the service, or on account of the death of the employee after his separation from the service, the amounts of such distribution, to the extent exceeding the amounts contributed by the employee, which employee contributions shall be reduced by any amounts theretofore distributed to him which were not includable in his gross income, shall be considered a gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for more than six months. Section 2. The above amendment is made to clarify taxation of distributions from trusts exempted from taxation under Code section 92-3105 (k) as amended. Intent. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963.

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STATE PARKSLEASES TO PUBLIC AUTHORITIES. No. 502 (House Bill No. 657). An Act to authorize the leasing of State Parks and related facilities to public authorities; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Director of the Department of State Parks, with the approval of the Governor, is hereby authorized to lease to any public authority created by an Act of the General Assembly, any State Park property or any facility related thereto. Prior to any such lease contract being entered into by the Director, the same shall be submitted to the Attorney General and must be approved by him as to legality. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 12, 1963. SHERIFFS' RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA. No. 504 (House Bill No. 348). An Act to provide for a Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; to create a Board of Commissioners to administer such retirement fund; to provide the duties and powers of said Board; to provide for payments to such fund and disbursements from said fund; to provide for payments of retirement benefits to persons qualifying under such Act; to provide for the withdrawals and reinstatement of members and requirements therefor; to provide certain procedure for the administration of said Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created a retirement system to be known, cited and referred to as the Sheriff's Retirement Fund of Georgia and a Board to administer same to be known, cited and referred to as the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia. Created. Section 2. The membership of said Board shall consist of the chairman of the Sheriffs' Group of the County Officers' Association who shall be Chairman, the chairman of the County Commissioners' Group of the County Officers' Association, and three other persons elected by said sheriffs' group from its membership at its annual meeting. Upon enactment of this law, the chairman of said Sheriffs' Group shall appoint three sheriffs who are members of said group to serve upon said Board until the next annual meeting of said Sheriffs' Group to be held in 1963. At the annual meeting of the Sheriffs' Group three sheriffs who shall be members thereof shall be elected to serve on said Board of Commissioners, one of which shall be elected for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, and one for a term of three years. Thereafter, one sheriff who shall be a member of said Sheriffs' Group shall be elected at each annual meeting to serve for a term of three years and to replace that member of said Board of Commissioners whose terms of office shall then be expiring. All terms of members of said Board of Commissioners shall begin immediately upon election. Death, resignation, removal from office, or ceasing to hold office as a sheriff of a Superior Court in this State or County Commissioner, as the case may be, for any reason other than retirement under the provisions of this Act shall terminate that member's standing as a Board member, and shall create a vacancy in that position on said Board. Should a vacancy occur on said Board of Commissioners in either of the positions held by the chairman of said County Commissioners' Group or the chairman of said Sheriffs' Group, the remaining members of said Board of Commissioners shall elect a qualified member of said County Commissioners' Group or said Sheriffs' Group, as the case may be, to fill the unexpected term of the office so vacated. Should a vacancy occur in any

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of the other positions on said Board of Commissioners, the remaining members thereof shall elect a member of said Sheriffs' Group to fill said vacancy until the next annual meeting of said Sheriffs' Group, at which meeting said Group shall elect one of its members to fill the unexpired term, if any, of such position so vacated. Three members of said Board of Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of business. All members of said Board of Commissioners shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and performing duties required as members of said Board. Members of Board, etc. Section 3. Said Board of Commissioners is given the following powers and duties: to provide for the collection of all monies provided in this Act; to provide for the payment of all administrative expenses; to hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits provided for under this Act; to provide for the payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due under the terms of this Act and lawful rules and regulations as adopted by said Board; to make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for governing the employees of said Board of Commissioners; to determine and fix rules of eligibility of persons to receive retirement benefits under the provisions of this Act; to provide for refunds and repayments to persons who may be entitled to receive same; to keep records of all its meetings; and shall have all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the provisions of this Act. Duties. Section 4. Said Board shall keep permanent records of all persons who qualify to participate in the benefits of this Act, and shall keep accurate permanent records of all its accounts in granting retirement benefits, of all payments, disbursements and investments, shall keep proper detailed records of all the acts and operations of said Board, and shall present each year at the meeting of the Sheriffs' Group an annual financial statement of the fund. Records. Section 5. Said Board shall have control of the funds provided for in this Act, and all funds received by said

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Board shall be deposited in a special account to the credit of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia. The benefits provided for in this Act and all administrative expenses shall be paid from said funds. Said Board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with the provisions of this Act and to invest the funds in any investments which are legal for domestic life insurance companies under the laws of this State. Funds. Section 6. Said Board may take by gift, grant or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other things of value and may hold, invest, sell or otherwise dispose of the same for the uses and purposes of said fund in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Same. Section 7. There is hereby created the office of secretary-treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, who shall be elected and appointed by said Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of said Board. His compensation shall be fixed by said Board not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per annum, and he shall have such power and authority, and shall perform such duties and services as said Board may direct. Secretary-treasurer. Section 8. The secretary-treasurer of said Board shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in an amount to be determined by said Board. Said bond shall be made payable to the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, and shall be contingent upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to said Board, showing the total amount of monies in his hands at the time of making such report, and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report. Same, bond, duties. Section 9. The state auditor is authorized and directed to make an annual audit of the operations of said Board of Commissioners and to make a complete report of the same to the Legislature. The report shall disclose all monies received by said Board, and all expenditures made by said

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Board, including administrative expenses and payments made as benefits. The state auditor shall also have the right to audit the affairs of said Board and any of its employees at any time that he may see fit. Audits. Section 10. In all criminal and quasi-criminal cases for violations of State statutes or traffic laws of Georgia before any court in this State in which any sheriff of the several superior courts of this State or a duly authorized deputy of such sheriff acts as sheriff thereto by virtue of his office, and in which a fine is collected, or wherein a bond is forfeited and collected in the amount of $5.00 or more, including costs, the sum of $1.50 thereof is hereby allocated to the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and shall be paid to said Board quarterly, or at such time as may be provided by said Board, by the clerk of the court wherein such is collected or the collecting authority. It shall be the duty of said clerk or collecting authority to keep accurate records of the amounts due said Board, and to remit the amounts due promptly, and such records of said clerk or collecting authority may be audited by said Board at any time. The sums remitted to said Board under this section shall be used only for the purposes provided for in this Act. If the fine or forfeiture collected on any violation as provided for by this Section shall be insufficient to meet the costs incurred and all other priority claims against said fine or forfeiture and the payment required to be paid into the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia as required by this Act, no obligation shall be incurred upon the part of any county to make any payment required by this Act into said fund. Funds. Section 11. In order to become a member of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, the following requirements must be met by the applicant: 1. He must be a duly qualified and commissioned sheriff of a county of the State of Georgia, serving as sheriff of the superior court of that county at the time of filing his application. Members' qualifications, etc.

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2. He must file his application for such membership with the secretary-treasurer of said Board of Commissioners within one year from the date of approval of this act by the Governor, or from the date he may begin serving as such sheriff, whichever is the latter, or shall forever be barred from becoming a member of said retirement fund. 3. He must set out in said application for membership his correct date of birth. 4. He must list in his said application for membership all periods of past service for which he intends to ask credit as basis for his future retirement, or shall forever be barred from claiming credit for services not so listed. 5. He must tender with said application, or at such time as may be provided by said Board of Commissioners within a maximum period of twelve (12) months, a sum equal to the total of twenty ($20.00) dollars per month for all time or services listed or claimed by him from, and including, January 1, 1961, to the date of his said application, or shall be conclusively deemed to have waived his claim or right for credit for said period or periods of time. 6. He must also furnish to said Board of Commissioners such other information and proof of pertinent facts set out in said application for membership or relative thereto as may be required by said Board of Commissioners, failure to do so constituting grounds for denial of said application for membership by said Board of Commissioners. Section 12. In listing periods of prior services as required by paragraph no. 4 of section 11 above, in addition to listing and claiming credit for prior services as such sheriff, the applicant may, at his option, also list and claim credit for services in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, not to exceed four (4) years, and services as a peace officer, other than such sheriff, not to exceed four (4) years, provided he was employed during such period as a peace officer by the State of Georgia, or a municipality, or political subdivision thereof, and was required by the

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terms of such employment, whether by election or appointment, to devote his full time to the duties of a peace officer. Upon approval or acceptance thereof by the Board of Commissioners, the applicant shall be credited therewith as basis for future contemplated retirement, provided said applicant shall have served as such sheriff for a minimum period of eight (8) years subsequent to December 31, 1960, and subsequent to such periods of time as may be claimed, for which regular dues have been paid prior to retirement, as provided in this Act. Credit for prior service. Section 13. In order for such sheriff to be continued as an active member of said retirement fund after acceptance by said Board of Commissioners, he must: 1. Continue serving as such sheriff; Membership. 2. Pay to the secretary-treasurer of said Board of Commissioners a sum of twenty ($20.00) dollars per month for each month so served as dues on or before the 10th of the following month, or until he has so paid for a total of twenty (20) years; and, 3. Comply with all other mandatory provisions of this Act. Section 14. In case of the failure of a sheriff to reasonably comply with the requirements of section 13 above for any reason, said Board of Commissioners shall remove him from the active membership roll and place him on the inactive or dormant roll. During such time as he may be on the inactive or dormant roll, he shall receive no credit for service as basis for his retirement, unless and until he shall become entitled thereto under the terms of or by compliance with the following: 1. If such removal was occasioned by non-compliance with paragraph no. 1 of section 13 above, such member may be reinstated to the active membership roll upon again becoming such sheriff and filing his application therefor within twelve (12) months from the date of his again becoming such sheriff. And he may also list and claim in his

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said application for reinstatement credit for any time he may have served in the United States Armed Forces and as a peace officer during said inactive or dormant membership period, both as is provided for like service in section 12 of this Act, up to a total of four (4) years for each type of such service when each is added to like service that may have been claimed and credited in his original application for membership, as is provided for in said section 12 of this Act. The time of filing this application and claim for credit and payment of dues for all services performed during such inactive or dormant period of membership that may be credited shall be governed by the provisions of paragraphs nos. 2, 4 and 5 of section 11 of this Act, respectively. Reinstatement. 2. If such removal is occasioned by non-compliance with paragraph 2 of section 13 above, upon filing a subsequent application for reinstatement to the active membership roll and payment of all dues then in default, with interest thereon at 6 per cent. per annum from the date of such default to the date of payment, together with such reasonable penalty as may be provided for by said Board of Commissioners, said member may be reinstated to the active membership roll and credited for such service. 3. If such removal is occasioned by non-compliance with paragraph 3 of section 13 above, said member may be reinstated to the active roll upon compliance with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be provided by said Board of Commissioners. 4. In case any member is placed on the inactive or dormant membership roll for non-compliance with either of the requirements of section 13 above, and remains in such status until retirement, he shall be credited only with such creditable service as he may have accumulated at the time of such non-compliance. Section 15. Any member may withdraw the total sum which he has paid into the fund as dues, without interest thereon, at any time before retirement and his commencement of drawing retirement benefits, but he shall not be

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eligible at any time after such withdrawal to again become a member of such retirement fund or to receive any benefits provided in this Act. Withdrawal from membership. Section 16. Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, no more than four (4) years services in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, and no more than four (4) years services as a peace officer other than such sheriff, both as is provided for in section 12 of this Act, shall be credited to any one member, it being hereby required that all other creditable time must be for services as a sheriff, as is set out in paragraph no. 1 of section 11 of this Act; and no credit for any type of service after and including January 1, 1961, shall be given any member unless regular monthly dues shall have been paid therefor, all as provided for and required by this Act. Prior service. Section 17. In order for a sheriff to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under the provisions of this Act, the following requirements must have been met by him: Qualifications for retirement. 1. He must have served a minimum period of at least four (4) years as a qualified and commissioned sheriff of a county in the State of Georgia during which time he served as sheriff of the superior court of that county after and including January 1, 1961. 2. He must have paid dues in a total amount equal to the total sum of twenty ($20.00) dollars for every month during said entire four year period. 3. He must have reached the age of sixty (60) years. 4. He must have terminated his official capacity and service as such sheriff. 5. He must have filed his application for such retirement benefits, as may be required by said Board of Commissioners, with the secretary-treasurer of said Board of Commissioners, within a period of ninety (90) days, or as soon thereafter as possible, after reaching sixty (60) years of age, or after termination of his official capacity and service as such sheriff, whichever is the latter date.

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6. He must have fully complied with all mandatory provisions of this Act and rules and regulations adopted by said Board of Commissioners. 7. And he must have obtained approval of said application by said Board of Commissioners. Section 18. Any member of said retirement fund who, upon being approved for such retirement benefits, shall have no more than four (4) years service credited to him under the provisions of this Act, shall be paid a monthly retirement of forty ($40.00) dollars until his death. And any member who, upon being approved for such retirement benefits, shall have more than four (4) years service credited to him under the provisions of this Act, shall be paid a monthly retirement of forty ($40.00) dollars, plus ten ($10.00) dollars per month for each additional year of service so credited to him, however not to in any case exceed a maximum monthly sum of $200.00, such maximum monthly sum to be paid only in event a member may have a minimum of twenty (20) years or more of creditable service credited to him under the provisions of this Act. However, any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, twenty ($20.00) dollars shall be deducted monthly from such retirement pay of all members who have been credited with any period of service under the provisions of this Act which was performed prior to January 1, 1961, and for which dues shall not have been paid, until a total sum equal to the total sum of twenty ($20.00) dollars for every month of such service prior to January 1, 1961, so credited to him shall have been withheld, or until a maximum of twenty years has been paid or withheld, or until the death of such member, whichever may occur first, as payment of said dues. Retirement benefits. Section 19. In the event any member sheriff dies before retirement, the total amount which has been paid by him into the fund shall be paid, without interest, to his surviving widow, or if none, then into his estate. If any member sheriff should die after retirement without having received an amount in benefits equal to the total amount which he had paid into the fund, the difference, without interest,

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shall be paid to his surviving widow, or if none, then into his estate. Survivor benefits. Section 20. None of the funds provided for in this Act shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, or judgments rendered against the person entitled to receive the same, and such funds shall not be assignable, but shall be paid to the person determined to be entitled to receive the same under this Act. Garnishment. Section 21. All rights and benefits provided herein shall be subject to future legislative change or revision, and no beneficiary herein provided for shall be deemed to have any vested right to any benefits provided herein, except the right of withdrawal and payment to the surviving widow or the member's estate of the difference between amounts paid and benefits received as set forth in sections 15 and 19, and except retirement benefits provided in section 18, after approval therefor under provisions of section 17, as is modified by section 22. Intent. Section 22. In the event the Board of Commissioners determines the funds derived from the sources provided in this law are not actuarially sufficient at any time to enable the Board of Commissioners to pay in full each person determined to be entitled to benefits as herein provided, plus all contingent and other liabilities, then a pro-rata percentage of such payments shall be made to each person entitled thereto until the funds shall be replenished actuarially sufficiently to enable the Board of Commissioners to resume full payments in accordance with the terms of this Act. Before resuming such payments in full, all persons who have received reduced payments shall be paid all deficiencies so that they shall have received full payment of their benefits. In no event however shall any member of the Board of Commissioners be held personally liable to any person for any deficiencies in reduced payments under this Section. Pro-rata payments, etc. Section 23. Membership in this retirement fund shall not be affected by a sheriff's membership or participation in any other fund or retirement. There shall be no reduction

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in benefits predicated solely upon eligibility of the member to benefits from another independent source of retirement or pension, but the benefits provided for herein are to be in addition to any other retirement. And there shall be no reduction in benefits otherwise payable to any sheriff by any other state or quasi-state sponsored or sanctioned fund or retirement because of such sheriff's membership and participation in this retirement fund. Provided further, however, that in no event shall the total pension or retirement benefits payable to any sheriff from all sources, either State or local, exceed the sum of $8400.00 per annum. Intent. Section 24. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or any part of this Act shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof. Severability. Section 25. All laws and parts of laws which are in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed insofar as there is conflict. Approved April 16, 1963. FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITYEMPLOYEES OF AREA BOARDS OF EDUCATION. No. 505 (House Bill No. 140). An Act to amend an Act making provisions for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the old-age and survivors insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, approved December 21, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 294), as amended, so as to make the provisions applicable to area boards of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act making provisions for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of

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the State under the old-age and survivors insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, approved December 21, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 294), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (e) of section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) of section 4 to read as follows: (e) Should any county or independent board of education or any area board of education (created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution proposed by a resolution approved March 17, 1960 Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1259 and ratified in the general election held Tuesday, November 8, 1960) who has entered into a plan of coverage for their employees with the State agency as provided for in this section fail to make collection from their employees and to make reports and payments agreed to in their plan of coverage, it shall be the duty of the State agency to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and thereupon it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to withhold from said county, independent or area board of education failing to make such reports and remittances, all appropriations allotted to such county, independent or area board until said county, independent or area board has fully complied with the provisions agreed to in their plan of coverage by making reports and remittances of the payments provided for in their plan of coverage entered into with the State agency, and it shall be illegal for the State Board or Department of Education to pay out or release such funds, unless the provisions of this section are complied with. 1953 Act amended. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963.

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LIABILITY INSURERSSETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BY INSURERS WITH THIRD PERSONS. No. 506 (House Bill No. 247). An Act to provide the manner in which liability insurers shall have the right to compromise or settle claims of third persons against their insureds; to provide the manner in which an insured shall have a right to assert a claim or cause of action against third persons; to provide for notice which liability insurance companies must give to third persons of the lack of consent of their insured before settling claims of such third persons; to provide the manner in which third persons shall be barred from asserting claims against all persons whomsoever; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. From and after the passage of this Act, any provision in a liability policy of insurance which provides that the insurer shall have the right to compromise or settle claims of third persons against the insured without the consent of the insured shall be deemed to create, as between the insurer and the insured, the relationship of an independent contractor so that the insured shall not be precluded from asserting a claim or cause of action against third persons, notwithstanding the settlement by the insurer of such claims of third persons, unless the insured shall previously have consented thereto in writing; provided that in all such cases where the insurer shall settle the claims of third persons against the insured, without such written consent, it shall be the duty of the insurer to inform such third persons in writing of the lack of consent of the insured and that the insured is not thereby precluded from the further assertion of claims against such third persons, before taking from such third persons any release, covenant not to sue, or other settlement; and upon the failure of the insurer to give such notice to such third persons of the lack of consent of such insured, such release, covenant not to sue or other settlement shall be of no effect, null and void. Notice, consent and waiver.

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If such third persons execute a release, covenant not to sue, or other instrument in settlement of their claims after such notice of the lack of consent of the insured, the same shall be deemed and construed as a bar to the further assertion by such third persons of such claims against all persons whomsoever, and such third persons shall not plead such release, covenant not to sue or settlement in bar of any action or claim asserted by such insured. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. URBAN REDEVELOPMENT LAWAMENDED. No. 507 (House Bill No. 252). An Act to amend an Act entitled the Urban Redevelopment Law, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 354), as amended, so as to provide additional criteria for the definition of the term slum area; to clarify the purposes for which funds may be expended by municipalities in carrying out the purposes of the Act; to provide that municipalities may pay the reasonable costs of removing, relocating and rearranging public utility facilities within urban renewal areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act entitled the Urban Redevelopment Law, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 354), as amended, is hereby amended by changing the period as it appears at the end of subsection (h) of section 19 to a comma and adding thereto the following: or an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated or deteriorating structures, predominance of defective or inadequate street

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layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present conditions and use. so that when so amended subsection (h) shall read as follows: Slum area defined. (h) `Slum area' shall mean an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals or welfare, or an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated or deteriorating structures, predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality, retards the provisions of housing accommodations or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding to the end of subsection (h), of section 7 the following:

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The reasonable costs of removing, relocating and rearranging public utility facilities within urban renewal areas may constitute a cost of carrying out the purposes of this Act, and every municipality may, in its discretion, pay such reasonable costs or any portion thereof. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. ATLANTA JUDICIAL CIRCUITCHIEF JUDGE. No. 508 (House Bill No. 268). An Act to regulate the manner in which the judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit shall dispose of the business of said court; to provide for the selection and removal of a chief judge of said court; to define the powers, authority and duties of such chief judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit shall, within thirty days of the effective date hereof, and thereafter upon the commencement of the first term of each successive year, by a vote of a majority of them, elect from their number a chief judge of the superior court of said circuit to serve during the remainder of such year. A majority of the judges of said circuit may remove such chief judge from office as chief judge, and may fill any vacancy occurring in the office of chief judge. Whenever, after thirty days from the effective date hereof, and so long as no chief judge shall be elected as aforesaid, the judge of the superior court of said circuit who shall be senior in length of continuous service shall be ex-officio chief judge, and in the event that two or more judges shall be equal in such seniority, then the judge who was first admitted to the Bar of the State of Georgia shall be such chief judge. Chief judge.

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Section 2. Such chief judge shall be responsible for the administration and the expeditious disposition of the business of the superior court of said circuit, and shall have power to make such rules as he shall deem necessary or proper for such purpose, but not in conflict with the general laws of this State, which rules, when entered on the minutes of said court, shall be binding upon the other judges of said circuit, until the same shall be overruled by an order signed by a majority of the judges of such circuit. Duties. Section 3. Such chief judge may by published rule, or from time to time by order, allocate the jurisdiction and powers of the superior court of said circuit, and the duties of the judges thereof, among the judges of said circuit; may assign to the judges of said circuit such of the business of said circuit as he shall deem appropriate, provided that any assignment of cases to or among the other judges of said circuit shall be in accordance with a published rule of court; may make and publish calendars; may require reports from the clerk of court of said circuit and the other judges of said circuit relative to business pending before the court of said circuit; and generally shall supervise and direct the disposition of all the business of said court. Same. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. A copy of the notice of intention to apply for this local or special legislation and a certificate of the publisher of such notice as required by law are attached hereto and made a part of this bill, and it is hereby declared that all requirements of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia relating to publication of notice of intention to apply for this local or special legislation have been complied with for the enactment of this law. Publisher's Affidavit. State of Georgia,County of Fulton. Before me, the undersigned, a notary public, this day personally came Frank Kempton, who, being first duly sworn,

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according to law, says that he is the president of the Daily Report Company, publishers of the Fulton County Daily Report, official newspaper published at Atlanta, in said county and State, and that the publication, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper on the 24, 31 days of January, 1963, and on the 7 day of February, 1963 as provided by law. Frank Kempton Notice of Intention to Apply for Local Legislation. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the 1963 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia for the passage of a local or special bill to be entitled as follows: An Act to regulate the manner in which the judges of the superior court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit shall dispose of the business of said court; to provide for the selection and removal of a chief judge of said court; to define the powers, authority and duties of such chief judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. The Atlanta Bar Association Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February, 1963. /s/ Mildred N. Lazenby, Notary Public, Georgia, State at Large. My Commission Expires Oct. 18, 1963. (Seal). Approved April 17, 1963.

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STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATIONSECURITY OFFICERS. No. 511 (House Bill No. 441). An Act to provide for security officers of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; to provide their duties and powers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is authorized to appoint security officers to safeguard the Association's property and the safety of the general public. The duly appointed security officers of the Association are hereby authorized, while on the premises over which the Association exercises dominion and control, to make arrests with the same authorities, powers, privileges and duties as the several sheriffs of this State. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. ELECTIONSPERSONS PROHIBITED FROM SERVING AS MANAGERS, ETC. No. 512 (House Bill No. 449). An Act to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted for the violation of any of the criminal laws against the United States of America and who has served two separate sentences in any penal institution, custodial institution, correctional institution or other place of detention or confinement operated or used under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice of the United States to serve as a manager, clerk, police or in any capacity whatsoever in any municipal, county, district or State election or primary; to provide that it

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shall be unlawful for any authorized person to appoint any person who has been convicted for the violation of any of the criminal laws against the United States of America and who has served two separate sentences in any penal institution, custodial institution, correctional institution or other place of detention or confinement operated or used under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice of the United States to serve as a manager, clerk, police or in any capacity whatsoever in any municipal, county, district or State election or primary; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted for the violation of any of the criminal laws against the United States of America and who has served two separate sentences in any penal institution, custodial institution, correctional institution or other place of detention or confinement operated or used under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice of the United States to serve as a manager, clerk, police or in any capacity whatsoever in any municipal, county, district or State election or primary. Crime. Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any authorized person to appoint any person who has been convicted for the violation of any of the criminal laws against the United States of America and who has served two separate sentences in any penal institution, custodial institution, correctional institution or other place of detention or confinement operated or used under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice of the United States to serve as a manager, clerk, police or in any capacity whatsoever in any municipal, county, district or State election or primary. Same. Section 3. Any person who shall violate the provisions of sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Punishment.

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Section 4. The provisions of this Act shall be supplement to the existing laws relating to elections and primaries of the State of Georgia. Intent. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERSSALARIES. Code 93-206, 93-208 Amended. No. 513 (House Bill No. 517). An Act to amend Code section 93-206 and Code section 93-208, pertaining to the salaries of the chairman and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide for a salary of $19,600 per annum, in lieu of a salary of $16,000 per annum; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes. Now, therefore, be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Code section 93-206, pertaining to the salary of the chairman of the Public Service Commission of Georgia is amended so as to provide for a salary of $19,600 per annum, so that said section, as amended hereby, shall read as follows: 93-206. Chairman; election; term of office; salary .It shall be the duty of the Commission to elect from its membership a chairman, who shall hold the position for a term of two years, and who shall give his entire time to the duties of his office, and who shall receive therefor during his term as chairman a salary of $19,600 per annum, to be paid from the State treasury. Section 2. Code section 93-208, pertaining to the salaries of the members of the Public Service Commission of

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Georgia is amended so as to provide for a salary of $19,600 per annum, so that said section, as amended hereby, shall read as follows: 93-208. Salaries .The salary of each commissioner shall be $19,600 per annum, to be paid from the treasury of the State; provided, however, nothing in this section 93-208 or in section 93-206 above shall entitle an emeritus commissioner to a salary greater than $12,000 per annum. Section 3. That an Act approved February 18, 1953, with respect to contingent expenses allowance for members of the Georgia Public Service Commission be, and the same is hereby repealed. 1953 Act repealed. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. LICENSING OF DEALERS, ETC. IN FIREARMS. No. 517 (House Bill No. 622). An Act to regulate the sale of firearms of less than fifteen (15) inches in length by any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation, so as to provide who shall be required to purchase a license; to require the applicant for such license to be a citizen of the United States, at least twenty-one (21) years of age and has never been convicted of a felony; to provide for a bond for said applicant; to provide for display of a license; to provide an annual license fee; to provide for revocation of license for nonpayment of fee; to provide a reinstatement fee for said license; to provide for revocation of license for fraud or crime; to provide for a hearing; to provide for an appeal from said hearing; to provide for a method of keeping records and accounts of money; to provide for a written report to be given to the State Treasurer at the end of each fiscal year; to

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provide for money over and beyond expenses to be paid to the State Treasurer; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1 . Any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation who shall sell, dispose of, or offer for sale, or cause or permit to be sold, disposed of or offered for sale any caliber pistol, revolver or short barreled firearm of less than fifteen (15) inches in length, whether the same shall be their own property or whether they shall sell the same as agents or employees of others, shall obtain from the Department of Public Safety a license permitting the sale of said caliber pistols and guns. Nothing in this act shall apply to or prohibit the casual sales of the articles referred to between individuals. Licenses, casual sales. Section 2 . Any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation who shall make application for this license must accompany such application with an affidavit of the applicant sworn to before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, stating that the applicant is a citizen of the United States, has reached the age of twenty-one (21) years, and has not been convicted of a felony. Applications. Section 3 . There shall also be filed with the application a bond for the sum of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, payable to the State of Georgia and conditioned upon the faithful performance of all provisions of this Act, signed by the applicants as principal and with a surety company or two (2) individuals as securities, which bond must be approved by the Department of Public Safety. Bond. Section 4. Licenses to be displayed . Every recipient of a license to sell these firearms shall keep such license conspicuously displayed on his business premises. Section 5. Annual license fees . All annual license fees described by this Act shall be paid to the Department of

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Public Safety on or before the first day of July of each year. The Department of Public Safety shall issue its receipt for every payment. The annual license payment to acquire such license shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for the owner of any establishment which sells these type firearms. The annual employee license fee shall be three ($3.00) dollars. Section 6. Revocation of license for nonpayment of fee . Should any licensee fail or neglect to pay his annual license fee on or before the first day of July of every year the Department of Public Safety shall notify him that his license will be revoked and unless said fee is paid in full before the first day of August of the same year the Department of Public Safety shall revoke said license. Section 7. Reinstatement fee . The owner of any establishment or employee thereof whose license for selling such firearms has been revoked for failure to pay the annual license fee may make application to the Department for reinstatement. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee of ten ($10.00) dollars, in addition to the regular license fee required. If the Department of Public Safety shall find the applicant to be guilty of only default in payment of annual license fees the license may be immediately reinstated. Section 8. Revocation of license for fraud, unethical practice or crime . The Department shall have the power to revoke any license granted by it to any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, corporation or employee thereof found by the Board to be guilty of fraud or wilful misrepresentation or found guilty under the laws of the State of Georgia of any crime involving moral turpitude or in violation of Georgia Code section 26-5108. Section 9. Notice of charges and time and place of hearing . Before any license is revoked, except for failure to pay the annual license fee, the holder thereof shall be given notice in writing, either personally or by mailing to his last known address, setting forth the charges against him and the time and place for hearing to be had on such charges, which charges must be signed in writing under oath with

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said Department of Public Safety and the said hearing shall be not less than ten (10) days from the time of service of said notice. Section 10 . If at such hearing of the accused the Department of Public Safety shall be satisfied that the accused has been guilty of the offense charged it shall thereupon without further notice revoke the license of the person so accused: Provided, however, that the accused shall not be barred the right of appeal to the superior courts. Revocation of licenses. Section 11 . All such fees shall be paid into the general Treasury and the funds necessary to pay the expense of administering the same shall be from appropriations made to said Department. Fees. Section 12 . The provisions of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 1963. Effective date Section 13 . In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Severability. Section 14 . All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Repealer. Approved April 17, 1963.

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT AMENDEDPAYMENTS BY BUDGET BUREAU. No. 518 (Senate Bill No. 164). An Act to amend an Act establishing a retirement system for school teachers, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 666), so as to provide for a partial payment of the floor by the Budget Bureau. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. An Act establishing a retirement system for school teachers, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 640), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 666), is hereby amended by adding to Section 9 in the third sentence after the word floor as it appears the second time in said sentence the words or any part thereof so that when so amended section 9 shall read as follows: Section 9. Also, the board of trustees shall after an actuarial investigation into the benefit structure of the system, study the benefits being paid to the retired members prior to the effective date of this bill with authority to increase their retirement allowances in keeping with actuarial soundness of the system. The board of trustees is hereby required to make available semi-annually such funds as the income of the State will allow to the retirement structure for those members retired on or before July 1, 1961, until a minimum floor of five ($5.00) dollars for each year of service up to 40 years is reached. If the funds made available semi-annually are not sufficient to fully finance said aforementioned floor the amount necessary to reach said floor or any part thereof may be authorized by the Budget Bureau to be paid from State funds. Provided, however, that the contribution of State funds shall be reduced as the funds made available from the income of the retirement system is increased. Said practice shall continue until

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the retirement system can absorb the entire cost of maintaining said minimum five ($5.00) dollar floor. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963. GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. No. 96 (Senate Resolution No. 64). A Resolution. Creating the Governor's Commission for Scientific Research and Development; to provide for the appointment of members thereof; to prescribe their term of office and compensation; to define the duties and powers of said Commission; to provide for appointment of a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary thereof; to authorize the Commission to employ scientific consultants; to authorize expenditure of funds and payment of expenses; to provide funds and payment of expenses; to provide funds for the operation of the Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. There is hereby created a Commission to be known as the Governor's Commission for Scientific Research and Development, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall be composed of fifteen members, each of whom shall be a graduate of a recognized college or university with a degree in a scientific field and each of whom shall be currently interested in scientific research programs in Georgia. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor. Said Commission shall serve until the time fixed by law for convening the General Assembly in regular session in 1965, when the Commission shall stand abolished. Created, members.

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Section 2. The Commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from its membership, and a secretary who need not be a member of the Commission. Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. When not in session, the Chairman shall possess all powers and authority conferred upon him by the Commission. Chairman, etc. Section 3. The Commission shall conduct studies, research, investigations, and surveys into measures for strengthening Georgia's scientific programs in order to promote more rapid development of technological industries, a greater role for the State in the national Space program, and expansion of basic scientific research in the State. Specifically, the Commission shall recommend steps necessary for Georgia universities and non-profit institutions to expand contract scientific research activities; to increase Georgia's capabilities for participating in Federally-sponsored scientific research programs; to increase Georgia's potential for taking part in similar programs financed by public and private foundations; to encourage the growth of scientific research centers in Georgia; and to promote the establishment of one or more scientific research parks in Georgia. The Commission shall review the activities of those State agencies in the field of science and related activities, such as the Georgia Aeronautics and Space Administration, and shall make recommendations aimed at increasing the effectiveness of their programs. Duties. Section 4. The Commission shall have the authority to contract with recognized scientific research organizations and to retain as individual consultants, scientists of recognized ability, in order to obtain expert advice and assistance with respect to the high-technical aspects of its work. The Commission may also call upon existing state departments and units of state universities for such advice and assistance. Contracts. Section 5. The chairman of the Commission may designate and appoint committees to perform such functions as he may determine to be necessary. The Commission

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may, either by itself or through such committees, hold hearings, conduct studies, or take action to collect data and arrive at recommendations. Subcommittees. Section 6. The members of the Commission shall receive no per diem or compensation for their services, but shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses while away from their homes upon official business of the Commission, such expenses to be paid upon presentation of itemized vouchers by each such member, approved by the chairman. Compensation. Section 7. The funds necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legislative Branch of the Government and from any other available funds. The State funds used for contract and consulting services shall not exceed $30,000 and the State funds used for other expenses shall not exceed $2,000. However, the Commission is authorized to receive additional funds from private firms, non-profit foundations, and the Federal Government. Funds. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Approved April 17, 1963.

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RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1963 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF GEORGIA

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS TREATED AS SEPARATE CLASS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR TAX PURPOSES. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 7 (House Resolution No. 17-16). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to enact legislation treating any and all motor vehicles including trailers, as a separate class from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said motor vehicles; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this paragraph, the General Assembly shall be authorized to enact legislation treating any and all motor vehicles including trailers, as a separate class from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property, and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said motor vehicles. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of

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the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Legislature shall be authorized to enact legislation treating any and all motor vehicles including trailers, as a separate class from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property, and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said motor vehicles. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Legislature shall be authorized to enact legislation treating any and all motor vehicles including trailers, as a separate class from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and to adopt different rates, methods or assessment dates for the taxation of such property, and to enact legislation consistent herewith to prevent any person, firm or corporation from escaping payment of their fair share of ad valorem taxes on said motor vehicles. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections

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for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. STATE HIGHWAY BOARD. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 9 (House Resolution No. 19-23). A Resolution. Proposing an Amendment to Article V of the Constitution of Georgia by adding thereto a new section creating the State Highway Board; to provide for the election, qualifications and tenure of members; to provide for appointment by the Board of a Director of the State Highway Department; to provide for implementation hereof by law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection by the people; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. The Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding to Article V thereof a new section, to be known as section XI, to read as follows: Section XI. Paragraph I. State Highway Board created . There shall be a State Highway Board, composed of as many members as there are Congressional Districts in the State. The member of the Board from each Congressional District shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate from the counties and Senatorial Districts embraced or partly embraced within such Congressional District, meeting in caucus. All members shall be elected for terms of five years each and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Nothing herein shall affect the terms of

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office of members of the State Highway Board now in office, and such members shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified as hereunder provided. The successors to such members, as their respective terms expire, shall be elected by the General Assembly as provided herein and pursuant to the provisions of law enacted or as may hereafter be enacted to implement this Paragraph. The Board shall elect a Director of the State Highway Department who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Highway Department, except that the Director of the State Highway Department in office at the time of approval hereof shall not be affected, and such Director shall serve out the remainder of his term as now provided by law. The General Assembly shall define by law the powers, duties, qualifications and compensation of the Board and of the Director, and shall by law prescribe the manner, time and procedure for the election of members of the Board, and the manner of filling vacancies therein. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a new State Highway Board and a Director of the State Highway Department. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a new State Highway Board and a Director of the State Highway Department.

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. Approved April 2, 1963. CONSOLIDATION AND DIVISION OF COUNTIES. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 10 (House Resolution No. 20-23). A Resolution. Proposing an Amendment to Article XI of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to prescribe more democratic provisions for the merger, consolidation and division of counties; to provide for the submission of this Amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article XI, Section I, Paragraphs IV and V of the Constitution, relating to the consolidation, merger, division and dissolution of counties, are hereby repealed, and the following substituted in lieu thereof: Paragraph IV. The General Assembly shall have power, with the concurrence of a majority of the qualified

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voters voting thereon in each of the counties affected, to provide for the consolidation of two or more counties into one, or the merger of one or more counties into another, or the division of a county, and the merger of portions thereof into other counties; provided, however, upon the filing with the ordinary of any county of a petition signed by not less than twenty per centum (20%) of the duly qualified voters of such county, seeking such merger, consolidation or division, it shall be the duty of such ordinary to transmit certified copy of such petition to each ordinary of all other counties affected thereby, and it shall be the duty of the latter to provide for the publication of such petition, omitting therefrom the names affixed to such petition, in the newspaper in which the sheriff's advertisements are published, once a week for a period of six consecutive weeks. If within a period of two years thereafter, a petition is presented to the ordinary or ordinaries of the other county or counties affected, expressing favor or approval of the original petition, signed by not less than twenty per centum (20%) of the duly qualified voters voting therein, it shall thereupon be the duty of the ordinaries of all such counties affected by such petitions, to certify the fact of such petitions to the Governor, whose duty it shall then be to call immediately an election on the same day in each such county, to be held not later than sixty (60) days, and not sooner than thirty (30) days, after the filing of the last petition, publishing notice thereof once a week for two weeks in the newspaper in each county in which sheriff's advertisements are published. Provided, however, that only one such election shall be called by the Governor within any twelve month period. The ordinaries of each county shall conduct the election, canvass the returns, and certify the results thereof to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon, and such results shall become effective at such time as may be prescribed by law, but not later than two (2) years following the date of such election, as hereinafter referred to. Provided, however, any election held pursuant to the call of the Governor hereunder shall be null and void unless 51% of the registered voters of the portion or

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portions of the counties affected shall have voted in said election. The members of the General Assembly from all such counties shall serve out the remainder of their terms for which elected, and at the Session of the General Assembly next following such election, the county site shall be changed by law, without regard to the provisions of Paragraph IX hereof, and the General Assembly shall likewise provide by law for the effective date of such merger, consolidation or division, as the case may be, subject to the above limitation of two years, and shall provide for the election of county officials, where required. The General Assembly shall have power to further implement this paragraph by law. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide more democratic provisions for the merger, consolidation and division of counties. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide more democratic provisions for the merger, consolidation and division of counties. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said

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Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. Approved April 2, 1963. WHITE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 23 (House Resolution No. 85-157). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of White County by the people; to provide their qualifications; to provide their terms of office; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the County Boards of Education, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: The Board of Education of White County shall be composed of five (5) members, of which one shall be Chairman, to be elected by the voters of the entire county. For the purpose of electing such mmebers, White County is hereby divided into four (4) Education Districts. Education District No. 1 shall be composed of all the area within Militia District No. 861 (Mount Yonah).

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Education District No. 2 shall be composed of all the area within Militia Districts No. 1441 (White Creek) and 426 (Mossy Creek). Education District No. 3 shall be composed of all the area within Militia Districts No. 721 (Blue Creek) and 427 (Nacoochee) and 1497 (Chattahoochee). Education District No. 4 shall be composed of all the area within Militia District No. 558 (Tesnatee) and 1439 (Blue Ridge) and 836 (Town Creek) and 862 (Shoal Creek). Members, districts, etc. One member from each of the four (4) Education Districts shall be elected by the voters of the entire county, but in order to be eligible to represent a district on the board, the person must be a resident of said district. If a member removes his residence from the district that he represents, the remaining members of the board shall immediately declare that a vacancy exists and shall fill such vacancy as provided for hereinafter. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Board who has not been a resident of White County for twelve (12) months, and who has not been a resident of the district in which he or she qualifies for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the date of his election to such board. The Chairman of the Board may be a resident of any of the militia districts in said county but shall have been a resident of White County for twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of his or her election to such board. Elections, vacancies. Not later than ten (10) days after the ratification of this amendment it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of White County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of electing the members of the Board of Education of White County. The day of such election shall be set for a day not less than thirty (30) nor more than forty-five (45) days from the date of issuance of the call thereof. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to publish the date of the election, the purpose thereof, and a brief description of the procedure connected therewith at least once immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of White County. A person offering to run for the office of Chairman of the Board shall so

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designate he is running for said office at the time he qualifies. The Chairman of the Board shall serve for a term of four (4) years; the two members receiving the largest number of votes shall serve for a term of four (4) years and the remaining two members shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Members elected at such election shall take office January 1, 1965, and their term of office shall expire on December 31st of the last year of their respective terms. The successors to such members shall be elected for a term of four (4) years and shall be elected at the same time elections are held to fill vacancies in other State and county offices. Special election. Any vacancy which occurs on the Board within 45 days of the next general election, or if the term of office in which such vacancy occurs shall expire within 60 days after the next general election, shall be filled by the Board by appointing a successor to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term. Vacancies occurring at other times shall be filled by the Board by appointing a successor to serve until the next general election, at which time the vacancy shall be filled by an election to be conducted as herein provided, and the successor so elected shall serve out the remainder of the unexpired term. Vacancies. The Board of Education of White County in effect at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall be abolished effective December 31, 1964, and the term of office of the members of such Board shall expire on such date. Present Board. The Board created hereunder shall be successor to such abolished Board and shall be vested with the rights, powers, duties, and authority possessed by such other Board. Powers. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted

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as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of White County by the people; to provide their qualifications; to provide their terms of office; to provide the procedure connected therewith. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of White County by the people; to provide their qualifications; to provide their terms of office; to provide the procedure connected therewith. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly; and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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JEFF DAVIS COUNTYTAX EXEMPTIONS FOR NEW INDUSTRIES. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 47 (House Resolution No. 115-272). A Resolution. Proposing to the qualified voters of Jeff Davis County, an amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia incorporated in the Code of Georgia, 1933, as Section 2-5404, for the purpose of encouraging the industrial growth and expension of Jeff Davis County and the several municipalities and/or political subdivisions of the State located in Jeff Davis County, by authorizing the governing bodies of Jeff Davis County and each of said political subdivisions located in Jeff Davis County to exempt from ad valorem taxation, the capital improvements of new industries and businesses for either a period of ten (10) years or until such time as the total amount of tax exemptions shall equal the amount of sales tax paid by such industries and businesses to the State of Georgia on their capital improvements; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and incorporated in the Code of the State of Georgia, 1933 as Code Section 2-5404, be and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof, the following paragraph to be known as Paragraph IV (a). Section 2-5404. Paragraph IV (a). For the purposes of this Amendment, the term `governing bodies' shall be deemed to mean and include the Commissioners of Jeff Davis County and the `governing bodies' of every municipality and/or political subdivision of this State located wholly within Jeff Davis County. Definitions.

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The term `capital improvements' shall mean the total valuation of all buildings, equipment and machinery constructed and installed by new industries and businesses on land located in Jeff Davis County or within the limits of any municipality or political subdivision in Jeff Davis County. Said `governing bodies' may from and after the adoption of this Amendment to the Constitution, exempt from all ad valorem taxation, the capital improvements of new industries and businesses for either a period of ten (10) years or until such time as the total amount of tax exemptions shall equal the amount of sales tax paid by such industries and businesses to the State of Georgia on their capital improvements or expansions thereof. Tax exemptions. The `governing body' of Jeff Davis County and the `governing bodies' of all municipalities and/or political subdivisions in Jeff Davis County, may also in their discretion, designate either by Resolution or by Ordinance, additional industrial areas within Jeff Davis County which shall upon being so designated, come within the provisions of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph 3A, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and shall receive all the benefits accruing thereunder without discrimination. The `governing body' of Jeff Davis County and the `governing bodies' of all municipalities located herein are authorized to enact Ordinances and/or Resolutions to effectually comply with the provisions of this Amendment. Industrial areas. Section 2. Be it further resolved by the General Assembly that when said Amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House of the General Assembly, said Amendment shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon and shall, by the Governor, be published in one newspaper in the County of Jeff Davis for two months previous to the time of holding the next general election and shall be submitted to the people of Jeff Davis County and of the several municipalities located therein and named herein at the next general election. All persons voting in said election in favor of adopting said proposed

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Amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots: For ratification of Amendment to Article 7, Section 1, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia authorizing the governing bodies in Jeff Davis County to create tax exemptions for promotion of growth and expansion, and all persons opposed to the adoption of said Amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots: Against ratification of Amendment to Article 7, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia authorizing the governing bodies in Jeff Davis County to create tax exemptions for promotion of growth and expansion. If a majority of the electors voting herein in Jeff Davis County as a whole shall vote for ratification thereof, when the returns shall be consolidated as required by law for election of members of the General Assembly, the said Amendment shall become a part of Article 7, Section I, paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State, on the first day of January, 1965, and the Governor shall make his proclamation thereon. ROCKMART DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 48 (House Resolution No. 42-107). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockmart Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article V, Section IX, Paragraph I of the

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Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the `Rockmart Development Authority' which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, its scope and jurisdiction to be limited to the territory embraced within a radius of seven (7) miles as measured from the center of the City of Rockmart. The City may contract with the Authority as a public corporation as provided by the Constitution of Georgia. Created. The members of the Authority, their qualifications, terms and method of election or appointment, shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly. The Authority shall have such duties, powers, and authority as shall be prescribed by law and the General Assembly may pass all other necessary legislation for the implementation of this amendment. Members. All lands and improvements thereon, the title to which is vested in the Authority, and all debentures and revenue bonds issued by the Authority, shall be exempt from State and local taxation. The exemption from taxation herein provided shall not extended to tenants nor lessees of the Authority. Taxes. The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and the interest of the obligations of the City of Rockmart. Property. Said Authority is created for the purpose of developing, promoting and expanding for the public good and general welfare, industry, agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and vocational training and for the making of long range plans for the coordination of such development, promotion and expansion within its territorial limits. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create a debt as against the State of Georgia or the City of Rockmart. The Authority

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is created for nonprofit purposes and all property acquired by the Authority and any funds realized by the Authority shall be used continually and exclusively for the purposes for which the Authority is created. Purpose. No building or facility acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than 30 years from the day of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all indebtedness, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking. Property. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockmart Development Authority. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockmart Development Authority. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment; and all persons desiring to vote against the

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adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. CLAYTON COUNTYLICENSING AND REGULATION OF BUSINESSES. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 49 (House Resolution No. 111-267). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the licensing and regulation of businesses in the unincorporated areas of Clayton County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: The governing authority of Clayton County shall have the right and power for regulatory purposes to levy, assess, and collect a nominal license fee from any persons, firms or corporations, except those subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commission, who may maintain a place of business or who may in any manner engage in any type of business in any area of Clayton

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County outside the incorporated limits of municipalities. To provide for public welfare, health and security of the people of Clayton County, the governing authority shall have the right to regulate and exercise police powers over any businesses operated within the unincorporated areas of said County, except those subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commission, and to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the powers herein granted. Violation of any regulations adopted by the governing authority shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as prescribed by the general laws of the State of Georgia. No further enabling legislation by the General Assembly shall be necessary for the exercise of the powers herein granted, but the General Assembly may at any time modify, alter, restrict and limit the powers herein granted, and may at any time prescribe the manner and means by which the powers may be exercised by said governing authority. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constituntion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the licensing and regulation of businesses in the unincorporated areas of Clayton County. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the licensing and regulation of businesses in the unincorporated areas of Clayton County.

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. CLAYTON COUNTYCIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 50 (House Resolution No. 112-267). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the creation of a Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Clayton County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 be and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Paragraph the following language: The General Assembly shall have the authority, however, to enact laws creating a Civil Service System for

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all those persons, other than officials elected by the people, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Clayton County. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Clayton County. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Clayton County. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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CLAYTON COUNTYORDINANCES, ETC. FOR POLICING COUNTY. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 51 (House Resolution No. 113-267). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Clayton County, Georgia to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority and to provide penalties for violation of such ordinances; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection at the next general election; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article VI, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: The General Assembly of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized to empower the governing authority of Clayton County to adopt ordinances or regulations for the governing and policing of said County for the purpose of protecting and preserving the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens thereof as it may deem advisable, not in conflict with the general laws of this State and of the United States, and for the implementation and enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority of Clayton County, and to provide penalties for violations of such ordinances. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of

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the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the adoption of ordinances for the policing of Clayton County and the enforcement of such ordinances. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the adoption of ordinances for the policing of Clayton County and the enforcement of such ordinances. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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COBB COUNTYCIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 52 (House Resolution No. 118-295). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the creation of a Civil Service System for any or all those persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Cobb County, to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. That Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia for 1945 be and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Paragraph the following language: The General Assembly shall have the authority, however, to enact laws creating a Cobb County Civil Service System for any or all those persons, other than those officials elected by the people, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Cobb County. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nayes taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section X, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a Cobb County Civil Service System for any or all those persons, other than those officials elected by the people, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Cobb County. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create a Cobb County Civil Service System for any or all those persons, other than those officials elected by the people, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Cobb County. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the results and certify the results as to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. OCONEE COUNTYFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 63 (House Resolution No. 146-408). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Governing Authority of Oconee County may establish a fire protection system and said County may provide funds for new equipment and other expenses for the Volunteer Fire Department; may by taxes issue

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bonds and revenue bonds to operate, maintain and administer said fire protection system; to provide what property shall be taxed for such purpose; to provide for the right of eminent domain; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article XI, Section I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia shall be amended so as to add to said Section a new paragraph to read as follows: The Governing Authority of the County of Oconee is hereby given the authority and power to establish and administer, within the bounds of the County of Oconee, a fire protection system; the power to make necessary plans and surveys, to hire necessary employees, to levy taxes or assessments on all property in said County, to issue bonds and revenue bonds for the construction and maintenance of said system, and enter into contracts with private persons, firms, partnerships, public corporations, corporations and municipal corporations. Taxes may be levied, therefore, on all property in said County, provided, that such taxes shall not exceed five mills upon evaluation of the property. Bonds may be issued for such purposes, and, if issued, shall be authorized in all respects as provided by Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia at an election called and held by the Governing Authority of the County of Oconee and only those voters residing in such County shall participate in such election held for that purpose. Any other provisions of the Constitution to the contrary, notwithstanding, the Governing Authority of said County may issue bonds in an amount up to ten per cent (10%) of the assessed evaluation of the property located therein subject to taxation for bond purposes and any such bonds issued in and for any such district shall not affect the amount of bonds Oconee County may issue under Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution for other purposes. Provided, further, that the Homestead Exemption granted by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, and the

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statutes enacted pursuant thereto, shall not be granted and shall not apply to the levy of taxes herein authorized and provided for, either for the operation and maintenance of the system or for debt services. Provided, further, that for the purposes hereinabove enumerated, the said County of Oconee shall have the power of eminent domain and may exercise same upon the payment of just and adequate compensation as provided by the Constitution and the laws of this State. The planning, construction and establishing of such fire protection system may be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of revenue bonds as provided in the Revenue Bond Laws of this State. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a fire protection system for Oconee County and the levying of taxes and the issuance of bonds and revenue bonds to operate, maintain and administer said fire protection system. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a fire protection system for Oconee County and the levying of taxes and the issuance of bonds and revenue bonds to operate, maintain and administer said fire protection system. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the

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adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 66 (House Resolution No. 161-438). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for seven members of the Board of Education of Burke County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: The Board of Education of Burke County shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed in the manner provided by this Constitution by the Grand Jury of Burke County. Two members of the Board shall be appointed from the area served by the Sardis-Girard-Alexander Public Schools. One member of the Board shall be appointed from the area served by the Midville Public Schools. One member of the Board shall be appointed

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from the area served by the Vidette Public Schools. Two members of the Board shall be appointed from the rural area outside of the City of Waynesboro served by the Waynesboro Public Schools, and one member from the City of Waynesboro. Not more than one member shall be appointed from any one Militia District. The five members of the Board presently serving shall continue to serve and be appointed in the same manner. The two additional members added by this amendment to represent the rural area outside of the City of Waynesboro served by the Waynesboro Public Schools, shall be appointed by the first Grand Jury which meets after the ratification of this amendment. One of such members shall be appointed for a term of four years and one of such members shall be appointed for a term of five years. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be appointed for terms of five years. All constitutional provisions and statutory provisions relating to county boards of education shall apply to the seven man board of education, it being the purpose of this amendment to increase the membership of the Board from five members to seven members. Members, districts, etc. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for seven members of the Board of Education of Burke County. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for seven members of the Board of Education of Burke County.

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All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. Approved April 9, 1963. FULTON COUNTYRECREATION PROGRAMS, BUSINESS LICENSES, SANITARY LANDFILLS AND TRAFFIC ORDINANCES. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 71 (Senate Resolution No. 22). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same that Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 as heretofore amended be further amended by adding at the end of said Article XI the following provisions: Section 1. (a) The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County shall have the power and authority to conduct recreational programs in cities of said

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county having a population of not more than 5,000 persons according to the last or any future Federal Census provided, the city in which said program is conducted shall bear at least one-half of the total cost of said program and, provided further, the cost to Fulton County in any one year for the program conducted in any such city shall not exceed the sum of $5,000.00. (b) Within the unincorporated areas, the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall have full power and authority to: 1. Regulate business and business activities, except for those businesses subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commission, and to require of each person, firm or corporation (except those subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commission) conducting any business or business activities to pay a license fee to be determined by the County Commission for each business or classification thereof; 2. To operate sanitary landfills for the purpose of providing a public dump and for the disposal of garbage, refuse, and industrial and construction waste; 3. To regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the public streets and roadways and to regulate or prohibit the parking of vehicles on any of same; to regulate the speed of vehicles and to provide that the violators of such regulations may be punished as for a misedmeanor. Section 2. When this resolution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds ([UNK]) of the members elected to both houses of the General Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon and shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next general election for members of the General Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words, For ratification of amendment to the Constitution

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of Georgia authorizing Fulton County to engage in recreational activities in certain cities; and authorizing Fulton County, in unincorporated areas to regulate and license business; to operate sanitary landfills, to regulate traffic and parking and to provide for the misdemeanor punishment of violators. Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing Fulton County to engage in recreational activities in certain cities; and authorizing Fulton County, in unincorporated areas to regulate and license business, to operate sanitary landfills, to regulate traffic and parking and to provide for the misdemeanor punishment of violators. Section 3. This proposed amendment shall be published before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters voting thereon as provided in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amendment the same shall, upon the result thereof being ascertained, consolidated and certified as provided by law, become a part of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law. FULTON COUNTYIMPROVEMENT, ETC. OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 72 (Senate Resolution No. 21). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby resolved by the authority

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of the same that Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 as heretofore amended be further amended by adding at the end of said Article XI the following provisions: Section 1. Within the unincorporated areas, the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County shall have full power and authority to construct, pave and otherwise improve public streets, roadways and side-walks, and to assess all or a portion of the cost of such pavement or improvement against the abutting property and the owners thereof. In all such cases, however, the costs shall be determined and assessed under uniform rules and regulations adopted by the County Commission and applied uniformly to all roads, streets, sidewalks and properties of the same class, and similarly situated. Section 2. When this resolution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds ([UNK]) of the members elected to both houses of the General Assembly of Georgia, the same shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon and shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next general election for members of the general Assembly as provided by the Constitution of the State of Georgia. At said general election, those desiring to vote in favor of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballot the words, For ratification of amendment to the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing Fulton County, in the unincorporated area, to construct, pave and improve public streets, roads and sidewalks and assess all or a portion of the cost of same against abutting property and the owners thereof. Those desiring to vote against ratification of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing Fulton County, in the unincorporated area, to construct, pave and improve public streets, roads and sidewalks and assess all or a portion of the cost of same against abutting property and the owners thereof. Section 3. This proposed amendment shall be published

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before said general election as now provided by law. If at said general election the majority of qualified voters voting thereon as provided in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, vote in favor of the ratification of this amendment the same shall, upon the result thereof being ascertained, consolidated and certified as provided by law, become a part of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law. SCHOLARSHIPS TO DENTAL STUDENTS. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 73 (House Resolution No. 163-445). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for loans or scholarships to dental students; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new Subparagraph 9 to read as follows: 9. There shall be a State Dental Education Board of Georgia, which is authorized to grant loans or scholarships to students who are citizens and residents of the State of Georgia, and who desire to become dentists. The appointment of members of said State Dental Education Board of Georgia, their qualifications, terms of office, powers, duties, functions and authority; and the provision of funds to carry out the purposes provided for herein shall be as enacted and appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia.

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Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for loans or scholarships to dental students. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for loans or scholarships to dental students. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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HART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 74 (House Resolution No. 58-130). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Hart County Industrial Building Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article V, Section IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows: A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Hart County to be known as the Hart County Industrial Building Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Hart County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the `Authority'; Created. B. The Authority shall consist of five (5) members, one of whom shall be the Chairman of the Board of Finance of Hart County; one of whom shall be the Mayor of the City of Hartwell; one of whom shall be the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Hart County, or its successor and two of whom shall be appointed by the three other members first above mentioned. Members. (1) The terms of office of the members who are the Chairman of the Board of Finance of Hart County, the Mayor of the City of Hartwell and the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Hart County or its successor shall run concurrently with their respective tenures of

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such offices in said bodies, and their respective successors in such offices shall succeed them as members of the said Authority. Terms. (2) The two members initially appointed by the three other members first above mentioned shall be appointed for terms of five years. The respective successors of said two members shall be appointed for terms of five years and the said two members shall be eligible for reappointment. In the event of the death or resignation of either one of said appointed members, the successor shall be appointed by the remaining members for the balance of the unexpired term. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Hart County. Property. D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to the power: (1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts; (2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certificates, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor; Powers. (3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name; (4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and

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amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority; (5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Hart County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Hart County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building and the remodeling, renovating, reconstruction, furnishing and equipping of such building; (6) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking. (7) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested; (8) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

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(9) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated; E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Hart County. Debts. F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services to the Authority. Compensation. G. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. L. 1937, p. 761) as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Hart County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Hart County. Bonds. H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds, for extensions and permanent improvements to any industrial building acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds

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for that purpose may become necessary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings. Same. I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that the undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Hart County. Same. J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses. Funds. K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Hart County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time. Property. L. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Hart County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes. Intent. M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty (30) days after such proclamation. Effective date. N. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Hart County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced

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within said county. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits. General Assembly. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Hart Industrial Building Authority. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Hart Industrial Building Authority. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in Hart County shall vote for ratification thereof, this amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain and certify the result to the Governor, who shall, if such amendment be ratified, issue his proclamation thereon.

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CONTINUITY OF STATE GOVERNMENT IN EMERGENCIES RESULTING FROM ENEMY ATTACK. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 75 (House Resolution No. 150-426). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to take appropriate legislative action to insure continuity of State and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article III, Section VII of the Constitution is amended by adding thereto a new Paragraph which shall be known as Paragraph XXVI, which shall read as follows: Paragraph XXVI. The General Assembly, in order to insure continuity of State and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, shall have the power and the immediate duty: (1) To provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of persons holding office in the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches of State and local government whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices during such emergency; and (2) To adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations during such emergency, including but

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not limited to the suspension of any or all constitutional legislative rules. Any legislation heretofore adopted by the General Assembly which would have been invalid except for the provisions of this Paragraph is hereby ratified as part of the statute laws of the State of Georgia. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact legislation to insure continuity of State and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact legislation to insure continuity of State and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election

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shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon. TELFAIR COUNTYCOUNTY OFFICERS. Proposed Amendment to the Constitution. No. 76 (House Resolution No. 102-230). A Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that Telfair County officers shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia: Section 1. Article XI, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: The county officers of Telfair County shall not be eligible to succeed themselves after having served two successive terms in office, nor shall any such officer who is ineligible to succeed himself be eligible to hold any other elective county office within a four year period following the date of the expiration of his second successive term. This amendment shall not apply to any terms of office served prior to the year 1965, and for the purposes of determining ineligibility, only those successive terms of office commencing with those terms which begin in 1965 shall be counted. Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds

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of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the Ayes and Nays taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that Telfair County officers shall be ineligible to succeed themselves after serving two successive terms. Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that Telfair County officers shall be ineligible to succeed themselves after serving two successive terms. All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification. If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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APPELLATE COURTS SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA W. H. DUCKWORTH Chief Justice T. GRADY HEAD Presiding Justice T. S. CANDLER Associate Justice BOND ALMAND Associate Justice CARLTON MOBLEY Associate Justice JOSEPH D. QUILLIAN Associate Justice BENNING M. GRICE Associate Justice ROBERT H. BRINSON, JR. Law Assistant MISS MAUD SAUNDERS Law Assistant MRS. EFFIE A. MAHAN Law Assistant BARRETT KINGSBURY HAWKS Law Assistant JAMES LEE PERRY Law Assistant THOMAS M. CLYBURN, JR. Law Assistant MRS. JOLINE B. WILLIAMS Law Assistant HENRY H. COBB Clerk MRS. EVA F. TOWNSEND Deputy Clerk MRS. FLORENCE B. COBB Deputy Clerk GEORGE H. RICHTER, JR. Reporter GUY M. MASSEY Asst. Reporter A. BROADDUS ESTES Sheriff COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA JULE W. FELTON Cheif Judge IRA CARLISLE Presiding Judge H. E. NICHOLS Presiding Judge JOHN SAMMONS BELL Judge JOHN E. FRANKUM Judge ROBERT H. JORDAN Judge ROBERT H. HALL Judge HOMER C. EBERHARDT Judge ROBERT L. RUSSELL, JR. Judge CHARLES N. HOOPER Law Assistant MISS JOAN LARSEN Law Assistant BEN ESTES Law Assistant MISS SARA BRENNAN Law Assistant H. GRADY ALMAND Law Assistant ROY M. THORNTON, JR. Law Assistant MRS. HELEN T. HARPER Law Assistant CHARLES J. DRIEBE Law Assistant MISS ALFREDDA SCOBEY Law Assistant MORGAN THOMAS Clerk RALPH E. CARLISLE Deputy Clerk MISS EDNA EARL BENNETT Deputy Clerk GEORGE H. RICHTER, JR. Reporter GUY M. MASSEY Asst. Reporter CHARLES W. BALDWIN Sheriff

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SUPERIOR COURT CALENDAR FOR 1963 JUDGES, SOLICITORS, AND CALENDAR ALAPAHA CIRCUIT. HON. H. W. LOTT, Judge, P. O. Box 7, Nashville. VICKERS NEUGENT, Solicitor-General, Austin St., Pearson. AtkinsonThird Mondays in February and July, and fourth Monday in October. BerrienSecond and third Mondays in May; first and second Mondays in September; second Mondays in March and December. ClinchFirst Mondays in March and October, and fourth Monday in June. CookFirst and second Mondays in February, May, August, and November. LanierFourth Mondays in February, May, August, and November. ALBANY CIRCUIT. HON. CARL E. CROW, Judge, Camilla. MASTON O'NEAL, Solicitor-General, Bainbridge. BakerThird Mondays in January and July. CalhounLast Mondays in May and November. DecaturFirst Mondays in May and November. DoughertyThird Mondays in March and September. GradyFirst Mondays in March and September. MitchellSecond Mondays in January, April, July and October. ATLANTA CIRCUIT. HONS. VIRLYN B. MOORE, Chief Judge, LUTHER ALVERSON,STONEWALL H. DYER, RALPH PHARR, GEORGE P. WHITMAN, SR., SAM P. McKENZIE, CLAUDE D. SHAW, DURWOOD T. PYE, J. C. (JEP) TANKSLEY, Judges, Atlanta. WILLIAM T. BOYD, Solicitor-General, Atlanta. FultonFirst Mondays in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

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ATLANTIC CIRCUIT. HON. HENRY H. DURRENCE, Judge, Claxton. PAUL E. CASWELL, Solicitor-General, Hinesville. BryanThird Monday in March and first Monday in November. EvansFirst Mondays in April and October. LibertyThird Mondays in February and September. LongFirst Mondays in March and September. McIntoshFourth Mondays in February and May, second Monday in September, and first Monday in December. TattnallThird Mondays in April and October. AUGUSTA CIRCUIT. HONS. C. WESLEY KILLEBREW, Augusta; F. FREDERICK KENNEDY, Augusta; JOHN F. HARDIN, Augusta, Judges. GEORGE HAINS, Solicitor-General, Augusta. BurkeSecond Mondays in May and November. ColumbiaFourth Mondays in March and September. RichmondThird Mondays in January, March, May, July, September and November. BLUE RIDGE CIRCUIT. HON. SAM P. BURTZ, Judge, Canton. JESS H. WATSON, Solicitor-General, Cumming. CherokeeThird Monday in January; first Monday in May; second Monday in September. FanninFourth Mondays in April and August; first Monday in December. ForsythFourth Mondays in March and July, and second Monday in November. GilmerThird Monday in May; fourth Monday in October. PickensFirst Monday in April, and fourth Monday in September.

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BRUNSWICK CIRCUIT. HON. WINEBERT DAN FLEXER, Judge, Brunswick. JACK W. BALLENGER, Solicitor-General, RFD 2, Baxley. ApplingSecond and third Mondays in February; third and fourth Mondays in October. CamdenFirst Mondays in April and November; third Monday in June. GlynnSecond Mondays in January, May, and September. Jeff DavisFirst and second Mondays in March, June, and December; fourth Monday in September; first Monday in October. WayneThird and fourth Mondays in April and November. CHATTAHOOCHEE CIRCUIT. HONS. J. ALVAN DAVIS, J. R. THOMPSON, Judges, Columbus. JOHN H. LAND, Solicitor-General, Columbus. ChattahoocheeFourth Mondays in March and September. HarrisSecond Mondays in January, May and September. MarionFourth Mondays in April and October. MuscogeeFirst Mondays in February, April, June, August, October and December. TalbotSecond Mondays in March and November; third Monday in August. TaylorFirst and second Mondays in January and July. CHEROKEE CIRCUIT. HON. JEFFERSON L. DAVIS, Judge, Cartersville. JERE F. WHITE, Solicitor-General, Cartersville. BartowFirst Mondays in February and August; fourth Mondays in April and October. GordonFirst Mondays in March and September; fourth Mondays in May and November.

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CLAYTON CIRCUIT. HON. HAROLD R. BANKE, Judge, Rt. 1, Forest Park. D. M. JOHNSON, Solicitor-General, 126 Bridge Ave., Forest Park. ClaytonFirst Mondays in February, May, August and November. COBB CIRCUIT. HONS. JAMES T. MANNING, Marietta; ALBERT J. HENDERSON, JR., 107 Hemlock Dr., Marietta, Judges. LUTHER C. HAMES, JR., Solicitor-General, P. O. Box 152, Marietta. CobbSecond Mondays in January, March, May, July, September and November. CONASAUGA CIRCUIT. HON. J. THOMAS POPE, Judge, Dalton. ROBERT VINING, Solicitor-General, Dalton. MurraySecond Mondays in February and November; fourth Mondays in May and July. WhitfieldSecond Mondays in January, July and September; first Mondays in March, May and November. CORDELE CIRCUIT. HON. O. WENDELL HORNE, JR., Judge, Cordele. HARVEY L. JAY, Solicitor-General, Fitzgerald. Ben HillSecond and third Mondays in January, April, July, and October. CrispFourth Mondays and the Mondays following in January, April, July, and October. DoolySecond and third Mondays in February, May, August, and November. WilcoxFirst Monday in March; fourth Mondays in June and November, and the Mondays following each of them. COWETA CIRCUIT. HON. LAMAR KNIGHT, Judge, Hillcrest Dr., Carrollton. WRIGHT LIPFORD, Solicitor-General, Newnan. CarrollFirst Mondays in April and October. CowetaFirst Monday in March; first Tuesday in September. HeardThird Mondays in March and September. MeriwetherThird Mondays in February, May, August, and November. TroupFirst Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

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DUBLIN CIRCUIT. HON. HAROLD E. WARD, Judge, 402 Roberson St., Dublin. W. W. LARSEN, JR., Solicitor-General, 111 Country Club Rd., Dublin. JohnsonThird Mondays in March, June, September, and December. LaurensFourth Mondays in January, April, July and October. TreutlenThird Mondays in February and August. TwiggsSecond Mondays in January, April, July and October. EASTERN CIRCUIT. HONS. DUNBAR HARRISON, EDWIN A. McWHORTER, B. B. HEERY, Judges, Savannah. ANDREW JOE RYAN, JR., Solicitor-General, Savannah. ChathamFirst Mondays in March, June, September and December. FLINT CIRCUIT. HON. THOMAS J. BROWN, JR., Judge, McDonough. HUGH DORSEY SOSEBEE, Solicitor-General, Forsyth. ButtsFirst and second Mondays in February and November; first Monday in May; third and fourth Mondays in August. HenryThird and fourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October. LamarFirst and second Mondays in March, June, September, and December. MonroeThird and fourth Mondays in February, May and November; first and second Mondays in August. GRIFFIN CIRCUIT. HON. JOHN H. McGEHEE, Judge, Thomaston. ANDREW J. WHALEN, JR., Solicitor-General, Griffin. FayetteFirst and second Mondays in March; second and third Mondays in September. PikeThird and fourth Mondays in February and November, fourth Monday in July; first Monday in August. SpaldingFirst and second Mondays in February and October; third and fourth Mondays in June. UpsonThird and fourth Mondays in March and August; first and second Mondays in November.

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GWINNETT CIRCUIT. HON. CHAS. C. PITTARD, Judge, Duluth. JACK HOLLAND, Solicitor-General, Ridgecrest Dr., Lawrence-ville. Gwinnett: First Mondays in January, March, May, July and November; second Monday in September. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT. HON. SAMUEL W. FARISS, Judge, LaFayette. EARL B. (BILL) SELF, Solicitor-General, Summerville. CatoosaFirst Mondays in February and August; second Mondays in May and November. ChattoogaSecond Mondays in January, April, July and October. DadeThird Mondays in March, June and September; second Monday in December. WalkerThird Mondays in February and August; first Mondays in May and November. MACON CIRCUIT. HONS. OSCAR L. LONG, Macon; W. D. AULTMAN, Byron; HAL BELL, Macon, Judges. JACK J. GAUTIER, Solicitor-General, Macon. BibbFirst Mondays in February, April, June, August, October, and December. CrawfordThird and fourth Mondays in March and October. HoustonFirst Mondays in February, May, and November; third Monday in August. PeachFirst and second Mondays in March and August; third and fourth Mondays in November. MIDDLE CIRCUIT. HON. DARIUS N. BROWN, Judge, Swainsboro. WALTER C. McMILLAN, JR., Solicitor-General, 1st Avenue, Sandersville. CandlerFirst and second Mondays in February and August. EmanuelSecond Mondays in January, April, July and October. JeffersonSecond Mondays in May and November. ToombsFourth Mondays in February, May, August, and November. WashingtonFirst Mondays in March, June, September and December.

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MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT. HON. LAMAR N. SMITH, Judge, Toccoa. BEN F. CARR, Solicitor-General, Blairsville. HabershamFirst Mondays in March, June and November; second Monday in August. RabunFourth Mondays in February and August; second Monday in June; first Monday in December. StephensSecond Mondays in January, April, July and October. TownsFourth Mondays in March and September. UnionFirst Mondays in April and October. Non-Jury: First Mondays in January and July. NORTHEASTERN CIRCUIT. HON. SIDNEY O. SMITH, JR., Judge, Gainesville. JEFF WAYNE, Solicitor-General, Gainesville. DawsonFirst Mondays in March and August. HallThird Mondays in January and July; first Mondays in May and November. LumpkinThird Mondays in March and September. WhiteSecond Mondays in April and October. NORTHERN CIRCUIT. HON. CAREY SKELTON, Judge, Hartwell. CLETE D. JOHNSON, Solicitor-General, Royston. ElbertFirst Monday in March; second Monday in September. FranklinThird Mondays in January and October; fourth Monday in March; first Monday in August. HartFirst Mondays in February and October; fourth Monday in May. MadisonThird Mondays in February and May; fourth Monday in August; second Monday in December. OglethorpeThird Monday in March; fourth Monday in September.

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OCMULGEE CIRCUIT. HON. GEORGE S. CARPENTER, Judge, Milledgeville. GEORGE D. LAWRENCE, Solicitor-General, Eatonton. BaldwinSecond Mondays in January, April, July, and October. GreeneFourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October. HancockFourth Mondays in March and September; second Mondays in June and December. JasperSecond Mondays in February, August, and November. JonesFirst Mondays in February and August; third Mondays in April and October. MorganFirst Mondays in March, June, September, and December. PutnamThird Mondays in March, June, September and December. WilkinsonFirst Mondays in January, April, July, and October. OCONEE CIRCUIT. HON. J. K. WHALEY, Judge, McRae. ALBERT D. MULLIS, Solicitor-General, Eastman. BleckleyFirst Monday in March and second Mondays in July and November. DodgeThird Mondays in February, May, August and November. MontgomeryFirst Mondays in February, May, August, and November. PulaskiSecond and third Mondays in March and September; second Mondays in June and December. TelfairFourth Mondays in February and June; third and fourth Mondays in October. WheelerSecond Mondays in February and October; third Monday in June. OGEECHEE CIRCUIT. HON. WALTON USHER, Judge, 3 Preston Drive, Guyton. COHEN ANDERSON, Solicitor-General, Statesboro. BullochFourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October. EffinghamThird Mondays in April and October. JenkinsSecond Mondays in May and November. ScrevenSecond Mondays in January, April and July; third Monday in November.

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PATAULA CIRCUIT. HON. WALTER I. GEER, Judge, Colquitt. JOE M. RAY, Solicitor-General, Cuthbert. ClayThird Mondays in March and November. EarlyThird Mondays in January and July. MillerFourth Mondays in April and October. QuitmanFourth Mondays in March and September. RandolphFirst Mondays in May and November. SeminoleSecond Mondays in January and July. TerrellFirst Mondays in June and December. PIEDMONT CIRCUIT. HON. RICHARD B. RUSSELL, III, Judge, Winder. ALFRED A. QUILLIAN, Solicitor-General, Winder. BanksThird Monday in March; first Monday in October. BarrowThird and fourth Mondays in February and August; first Mondays in May and November. JacksonFirst Mondays in February and August. ROME CIRCUIT. HON. ROBERT L. SCOGGIN, Judge, Rome. CHASTINE PARKER, Solicitor-General, Rome. FloydSecond Mondays in January, March, July, and September; first Mondays in May and November. SOUTHERN CIRCUIT. HON. GEORGE R. LILLY, Judge, Quitman. BOB HUMPHREYS, Solicitor-General, Moultrie. BrooksFirst Mondays in May and November. ColquittFirst Mondays in April and October. EcholsSecond Mondays in March and September. LowndesThird Mondays in May and November. ThomasThird Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

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SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT. HON. T. O. MARSHALL, Judge, Macon Rd., Americus. STEPHEN PACE, JR., Solicitor-General, 131 W. Hill St., Americus LeeFirst Mondays in May and November. MaconSecond Mondays in May and November. SchleySecond Mondays in February and August. StewartSecond Mondays in January and July. SumterFourth Mondays in May and November. WebsterFourth Mondays in January and July. STONE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT. HONS. H. FRANK GUESS, Decatur; H. O. HUBERT, JR., Decatur; WILLIAM T. DEAN, Conyers, Judges. RICHARD BELL, Solicitor-General, Decatur. DeKalbFirst Mondays in March, June, September, and December. NewtonFirst Monday in January; third Mondays in March, July, and September. RockdaleThird Monday in January; first Mondays in April, July, and October. TALLAPOOSA CIRCUIT. HON. W. A. FOSTER, JR., Judge, Dallas. DAN WINN, Solicitor-General, Cedartown. DouglasThird Mondays in March and September. HaralsonFourth Monday in April; second Mondays in August and November. Paulding: Second Monday in April; fourth Monday in July; third Monday in October. Polk: Fourth Mondays in February and August.

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TIFTON CIRCUIT. HON. J. BOWIE GRAY, Judge, Tifton. W. J. FOREHAND, Solicitor-General, Sylvester. IrwinThird and fourth Mondays in February and November; first Monday in July. TiftFirst Mondays in March and September; first and second Mondays in June and December. TurnerSecond and third Mondays in January and July; second Mondays in April and October. WorthFourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October. TOOMBS CIRCUIT. HON, EARLE NORMAN, Judge, Washington . KENNETH E. GOOLSBY, Solicitor-General, Langham Road, Thomson. GlascockThird Mondays in February, May, August, and November. LincolnFourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October. McDuffieSecond Mondays in March, June, September, and December. TaliaferroFourth Mondays in February, May, August, and November. WarrenThird Monday in January; first Mondays in April, July and October. WilkesFirst Mondays in February, May, August, and November. WAYCROSS CIRCUIT. HON. BEN A. HODGES, Judge, Waycross. DEWEY HAYES, Solicitor-General, Douglas. BaconFirst Mondays in February and August; fourth Monday in May; third Monday in November. BrantleyThird Mondays in January and September; first Monday in April; fourth Monday in November. CharltonFourth Monday in March; first Monday in October. CoffeeSecond and third Mondays in March and October; second Monday in June; first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. PierceSecond Monday in January; first Mondays in May and December; third Monday in August. WareFourth Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

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WESTERN CIRCUIT. HON. JAMES BARROW, Judge, Athens. D. MARSHALL POLLOCK, Solicitor-General, Monroe. ClarkeSecond Mondays in January, April, July, and October. OconeeFourth Mondays in January and July. WaltonThird Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

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INDEX TABULAR INDEX PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. Burke County Board of Education 689 Clayton County; civil service system 681 Clayton County; licensing, etc. of businesses 679 Clayton County; ordinances, etc. for policing county 683 Cobb County; civil service system 685 Consolidation and division of counties 667 Continuity of State government 703 Fulton County; recreation, business licenses, landfills and traffic ordinances 691 Fulton County; streets, sidewalks, etc. 693 Hart County Industrial Development Authority 697 Jeff Davis County; tax exemptions 674 Motor vehicles, etc., treated separately for ad valorem tax purposes 663 Oconee County; fire protection system 686 Rockmart Development Authority 676 Scholarships to dental students 695 State Highway Board 665 Telfair County; county officers 705 White County Board of Education 670 CODE SECTIONS. 5-105Amended Commissioner of Agriculture 586 6-805AEnacted Practice and procedure 258 9-103, 9-103.1Amended Attorneys 458 10-501Amended Auditors' fees 620 10-503Enacted Fees of auditors, court reporters 349 13-201.1Amended Banks and Banking 602 13-203.1Amended Banks and Banking 602 13-308Amended Superintendent of Banks 369 13-908, 13-909Amended Banks and Banking 511 13-1002Amended Bank charter amendments 550 13-2024Amended Banks and Banking 512 13-2051Amended Bank stock 549 13-2053Enacted Bank locations 549 15-302Amended Property ceded to United States 555 21-105Amended Coroner's compensation 167 , 348 , 481 24-2501Amended Conasauga Judicial Circuit 182 24-2720Amended Superior court clerks' fees 367 24-2729Amended Costs for preparing transcripts 368 26-1005Amended Punishment for murder 122 26-1604, 26-1605Repealed Children and youth 81 26-2603Amended Punishment for larceny of motor vehicles 295 26-6301Amended Obscene matter 78 26-6303Amended Obscene language 455

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27-2302Amended Punishment in capital cases 122 29-4801Amended Bonds of tax collectors and commissioners 253 30-102Amended Divorce 288 32-502Amended State Superintendent of Schools 510 32-904Amended County boards of education 279 32-933Amended Education 617 32-1004Amended County school superintendents 356 Chapter 35-5Repealed Children and youth 81 Chapter 35-6Repealed Children and youth 81 35-227Enacted Milledgeville State Hospital 528 38-2115Enacted Depositions and discovery 287 40-403Amended Budget Act 427 40-406Amended Budget Act 427 40-1404Amended Comptroller General 575 49-604Amended Commitment Milledgeville State Hospital 526 53-102Amended Marriage 485 56-407AEnacted Uninsured motorist coverage 588 56-2702Repealed Group insurance 451 60-512Repealed Transfers of property 524 66-103Amended Wages due deceased employees 434 67-117Amended Cancellation of mortgages 276 68-213Amended Motor vehicle registration 529 68-502Amended Motor carriers 30 68-502Amended Motor carrier defined 365 68-510Amended Motor carrier rates 374 68-514Amended Motor carriers 378 68-525Amended Motor carriers 378 68-618Amended Motor Common Carrier Act 376 Chapter 77-6Repealed Children and youth 81 Chapter 77-7Repealed Children and youth 81 81-207.1Amended Service by publication 384 81-1003Amended Uncontested civil cases 453 84-203Amended Architects 383 Chapter 84-4Amended Barbers 56 84-709Amended Dental Examiners 273 84-713Amended Dental Examiners 273 84-725Amended Dental Examiners 273 84-902, 84-903Amended Medical Examiners 285 84-1110A, 84-1110BEnacted Optometry Act amended 214 84-9904Amended Barbers 56 84-9969, 84-9970Enacted Barbers 56 88-107Amended Contracts of State Board of Health 474 88-306, 88-307Amended Boards of Health 162 92-1403Amended Motor Fuel Tax Law 138 92-2908Amended Motor vehicle license tags 606 92-2910Amended Motor vehicle license tags 606 92-3002Amended Credit for use tax 16 92-3111Amended Credit for use tax 16 92-3119, 92-3120Amended Income tax 610 92-3122Enacted Income tax 628

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92-3301 (b) (c)Repealed Income tax 18 92-3702Amended County property valuation programs 419 92-3706Amended County property valuation programs 419 92-4101Amended City of Brunswick 169 92-4101Amended City of Rossville 350 93-206, 93-208Amended Public Service Commissioners 651 95-1503Amended State Highway Board 3 Chapter 99-1Repealed Children and youth 81 Chapter 99-2Repealed Children and youth 81 99-9901, 99-9902Repealed Children and youth 81 Title 109AAmended Uniform Commercial Code 188 Title 114Amended Workmen's Compensation Act 141 COURTS. SUPREME COURT. Briefs of evidence 258 State Bar of Georgia 70 Time of holding Bar Examinations 293 COURT OF APPEALS. Appeals from Workmen's Compensation Board 141 Briefs of evidence 258 SUPERIOR COURTS. Alapaha Circuit; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Assistant solicitors-general, etc. in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3547 Atlanta Circuit; assistant solicitors-general 179 Atlanta Circuit; chief judge 646 Auditors' fees 620 Banks; terms 437 Brunswick Circuit; judge's secretary 140 Calhoun; terms 139 Charlton; terms 296 Cherokee Circuit; Conasauga Circuit created 182 Clayton Circuit; court reporter 173 Clayton Circuit; office space, personnel, etc. 170 Clerks' fees, etc., Uniform Commercial Code 188 Clerks' recording fees 367 Cobb Circuit; court reporter's compensation 297 Conasauga Circuit; created 182 Costs for preparing transcripts before appeals 368 Court reporters in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 302 Investigators for solicitors'-general in certain counties (250,000 and over) 484 Lookout Mountain Circuit; clerical help for solicitor-general 80 Northern Circuit court reporter 267

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Rome Circuit; judge's supplement 168 Solicitors-General compensation in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 299 Solicitors-General; health insurance 277 Southern Circuit; compensation of judge 346 Travel expense of judges 415 CITY COURTS. Assistant solicitors in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3549 Brunswick; salaries 2694 Clerks for solicitors' offices in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3551 Hall; salaries of judge and solicitor 3229 Ludowici; judge and solicitor 2220 Miller; judge's salary 2299 Oglethorpe; judge's salary 2697 Reidsville; judge's salary, fines and forfeitures 3216 Richmond; judge's salary 3252 Richmond; solicitor's salary 3254 Savannah; new trials 2319 Waynesboro; court stenographer 2753 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS. Baldwin; created, referendum 3035 Clayton; created 3616 DeKalb; salaries 3613 Troup; appearance bonds 2401 Troup; salaries of judge and solicitor 2309 CIVIL COURTS. Bibb; judges emeritus 2593 , 2992 Fulton; judges emeritus 3306 Fulton; judges' salary 2577 Fulton; judges' retirement 3015 CRIMINAL COURTS. Fulton; clerk's salary 2177 Fulton; retirement of judges and solicitor 3015 Fulton; salaries, etc. of judges and solicitor 2910 JUVENILE COURTS. Fulton; judges' retirement 3015 Judges salaries in certain counties (500,000 or more) 3190 Procedure to terminate in counties of 50,000 or less 621

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COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS. Appling; board of education 3611 Appling; commissioners of roads and revenues 2234 Appling; secretary for judge of superior court 140 Atkinson; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Bacon; board of commissioners of roads and revenues 2665 Banks; terms of superior court 437 Bartow; automobiles, etc. for sheriff, referendum 2086 Bartow; clerical expense of commissioner of roads and revenues, referendum 2078 Bartow; clerical help for ordinary, referendum 2074 Bartow; judge, solicitor-general, etc. of Cherokee Judicial Circuit 182 Bartow; salaries in tax commissioner's office, referendum 2082 Bartow; salaries of sheriff, deputies, etc., referendum 2066 Bartow; salary of deputy clerk of superior court, referendum 2070 Ben Hill; Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority 2003 Berrien; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Bleckley; compensation of commissioner of roads and revenues 2387 Bleckley; compensation of ordinary 3413 Bleckley; tax commissioner, referendum 2382 Brantley; compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3309 Brooks; compensation of clerk of board of commissioners 2585 Brooks; compensation of superior court judge 346 Burke; board of education, proposed amendment to the Constitution 689 Burke; coroner's compensation 3452 Burke; development authority 2369 Calhoun; terms of superior court 139 Camden; secretary for judge of superior court 140 Candler; board of commissioners of roads and revenues, clerk, audits, etc. 3411 Catoosa; board of utilities commissioners 3227 Catoosa; clerical help for sheriff act repealed 2913 Catoosa; clerical help for solicitor-general 80 Charlton; commissioners of roads and revenues 3416 Charlton; employees' compensation 2415 Charlton; terms of superior court 296 Chatham; name of 52nd Street Extended designated 3633 Chattahoochee; tax commissioner's compensation 3442 Chattooga; clerical help for solicitor-general 80 Cherokee; land conveyance 318 Cherokee; salaries 2710 Cherokee; salary of clerk of commissioners of roads and revenues 2380 Clayton; civil service system 2747 Clayton; civil service system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 681 Clayton; commissioners of roads and revenues 2148

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Clayton; compensation of ordinary 2158 Clayton; compensation of tax commissioner 2153 Clayton; fire protection districts 3199 Clayton; licensing, etc. of businesses, proposed amendment to the Constitution 679 Clayton; office space, etc. for superior court 170 Clayton; ordinances, proposed amendment to the Constitution 683 Clayton; sheriff and clerk of superior court, salaries 2156 Clayton; superior court court reporter 173 Clayton; water authority members 2967 Clinch; board of commissioners clerk's salary 2350 Clinch; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Cobb; civil service system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 685 Cobb; Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority bonds 3052 Cobb; commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2781 Cobb; planning department 3176 Cobb; superior court court reporter 297 Colquitt; compensation of superior court judge 346 Cook; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Coweta; clerical allowance for ordinary 2026 Coweta; sheriff's deputies and jailers 2024 Crawford; clerk of superior court placed on salary 2223 Dade; clerical help for solicitor-general 80 Dawson; compensation of commissioner of roads and revenues and clerk 2445 Dawson; compensation of tax commissioner 2800 Decatur; law books 2860 DeKalb; board of education 3424 DeKalb; business lncenses 3324 DeKalb; commission to study administration of justice 2874 DeKalb; commission to study public safety 2876 Dodge; compensation, etc. of deputy sheriffs and deputies of clerk of superior court 3237 Dodge; compensation of clerk of commissioner of roads and revenues 2439 Dodge; tax commissioner's clerical help 3454 Dodge; compensation of clerk of ordinary 3234 Dooly; salary of tax commissioner 3317 Dougherty; funds to school system 2976 Dougherty; joint acquisition of property with City of Albany 2972 Dougherty; use of funds, etc. for education beyond high school level 3303 Douglas; study commission 2390 Echols; compensation of superior court judge 346 Elbert; court reporter's compensation 267 Evans; compensation of clerk of superior court 2914 Evans compensation of ordinary 3183 Franklin; court reporter's compensation 267 Floyd; clothing allowance for sheriff and deputies 2394

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Floyd; deputy sheriffs and jailers 2397 Floyd; supplement of judge of superior court 168 Fulton; assistant solicitors-general 179 Fulton; chief judge of superior court 646 Fulton; election study commission 3056 Fulton; employees' pensions 2462 Fulton; employees' pensions 2230 Fulton; Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission 2869 Fulton; location of fire stations 2579 Fulton; pensions of board of education employees 2377 Fulton; recreation, business licenses, etc., proposed amendment to the Constitution 691 Fulton; retirement of judges and solicitors of certain courts 3015 Fulton; sanitary land fill areas 3024 Fulton; school pension system amended 3257 Fulton; streets, sidewalks, etc., proposed amendment to the Constitution 693 Gilmer; annual audits 2201 Glynn; Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority 2826 Glynn; coroner's compensation 2699 Glynn; magistrate's court 2969 Glynn; secretary for judge of superior court 140 Gordon; judge, solicitor-general, etc. of Cherokee Judicial Circuit 182 Gordon; land conveyance authorized 339 Gordon; law books 3346 Greene; development authority 3005 Habersham; compensation, duties, etc. of commissioners of roads and revenues 2619 Habersham; compensation of tax commissioner's clerk 3603 Hall; board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 3552 Hall; sanitary sewers 2565 Hall; streets, sidewalks, etc. 2985 Hall; traffic ordinances 2983 Haralson; land conveyance to board of education 409 Hart; court reporter's compensation 267 Hart; development authority, proposed amendment to the Constitution 697 Hart; tax commissioner's compensation 2315 Henry; commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2609 Houston; compensation and meetings of commissioners 2169 Irwin; tax commissioner, referendum 2602 Jackson; compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3320 Jackson; surplus commodities of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 3322 Jeff Davis; secretary for judge of superior court 140 Jeff Davis; tax exemptions for new industries, proposed amendment to the Constitution 674 Lanier; compensation of solicitor-general 627 Laurens; City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority 2206 Liberty; compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 2144

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Liberty; ordinary's compensation 2142 Long; compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 2216 Long; sheriff placed on salary basis 2021 Lowndes; commissioners of roads and revenues 2337 Lowndes; compensation of superior court judge 346 Lowndes; salaries of board of education 2385 Lumpkin; board of education 2229 Lumpkin; salary of tax commissioner 2422 McDuffie; clerical help for clerk of superior court 2236 McIntosh; compensation of ordinary 2842 Madison; court reporter's compensation 267 Morgan; coroner placed on salary 2306 Morgan; development authority 3490 Murray; placed in Conasauga Judicial Circuit 182 Newton; board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 3017 Newton; office of tax commissioner 2707 Newton; sheriff placed on salary basis 2704 Oconee; fire protection system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 686 Oglethorpe; court reporter's compensation 267 Pierce; law books 3060 Pulaski; office of tax commissioner created, referendum 3436 Rabun; clerical help for tax commissioner 2327 Screven; industrial development authority 2322 Stewart; compensation of clerk of commissioner of roads and revenues 2945 Sumter; coroner's compensation 2798 Talbot; board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2185 Telfair; county officers, proposed amendment to the Constitution 705 Thomas; compensation of superior court judge 346 Tift; development authority 3191 Turner; commissioner of roads and revenues, referendum 2471 Turner; development authority 2960 Walker; clerical help for solicitor-general 80 Walton; tax equalization, referendum 2600 Ware; board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2237 Warren; clerk of superior court placed on salary 2164 Warren; ordinary placed on salary 2166 Warren; sheriff placed on salary 2160 Wayne; commissioners of roads and revenues 2301 Wayne; compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3219 Wayne; Jesup-Wayne County Airport Authority 3358 Wayne; secretary for judge of superior court 140 Wayne; sheriff's compensation 2455 Webster; compensation of sheriff and commissioner of roads and revenues 3513

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White; board of education, proposed amendment to the Constitution 670 Whitfield; placed in Conasauga Judicial Circuit 182 Wilkes; compensation of sheriff, ordinary and clerk of superior court, referendum 2803 Wilkes; tax commissioner's compensation, referendum 3447 COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERSBY POPULATION. Population Bracket 4,540-4,550 Compensation of tax receivers and collectors, referendum 2928 7,367-7,377 Elections 3308 11,775-12,100 Small Claims Courts created 2933 15,230-15,825 Small Claims Courts created 2896 16,500-16,700 Small Claims Courts created 3395 17,600-17,700 Treasurers' compensation 3285 17,650-17,800 Coroners' compensation 167 18,000-18,100 Act creating Small Claims Courts amended 2588 19,500-19,700 Small Claims Court Act amended 2270 23,500-24,100 Small Claims Courts created 3501 24,000-24,500 Coroners' compensation 348 25,250-28,250 Office of treasurer abolished 3452 33,300-34,056 Small Claims Court Act amended 2227 34,225-34,500 Small Claims Courts Act amended 2715 42,000-43,000 Use of photographic equipment 3440 46,000-47,000 Law libraries 3205 47,500-49,500 Office of tax commissioner created 3064 49,200-49,300 Voter registration 2720 50,000 or less Juvenile Courts 621 100,000 or more Voter registration 75 108,000-112,000 Zoning Board Act repealed 3189 135,000-140,000 Assistant solicitors of city courts 3549 135,000-140,000 Assistant solicitors-general, etc. 3547 135,000-140,000 Clerks for offices of solicitors of city courts 3551 135,000-140,000 Compensation of coroners 481 135,000-140,000 Compensation of solicitors-general 299 135,000-140,000 Compensation, etc. of court reporters 302 135,000-140,000 Salaries 3516 175,000-225,000 Expenses of Boards of Health 162 250,000 or over Investigators for solicitors'-general 484 250,000-500,000 Examinations of electricians 2930 250,000-500,000 Urban redevelopment 2597 500,000 or more Compensation of court bailiffs 2802 500,000 or more Compensation of ordinaries 2468 500,000 or more County treasury as depositories for trust funds 2180 500,000 or more Juvenile Court judges' compensation 3190 500,000 or more Pensions of policemen and firemen 2268 500,000 or more Sheriffs' compensation 2944 500,000 or more Teachers' pensions 2469

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONSNAMED CITIES. Albany; bonds of marshal and police 2981 Albany; corporate limits 2656 Albany; draining, paving, etc. alley areas 2979 Albany; funds to Dougherty County school system 2976 Albany; high school stadium authority 3286 Albany; joint acquisition of property with Dougherty County 2972 Albany; wards abolished, referendum 3630 Alma; new charter 3555 Athens; charter amended 2560 Athens; quorum of council 2360 Atlanta; annual reports 2457 Atlanta; business licenses 2296 Atlanta; corporate limits 2311 , 2408 , 3388 , 3391 Atlanta; election law study commission 3055 Atlanta; Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission 2869 Atlanta; life insurance for employees 2447 Atlanta; personal property removed from streets 2291 Atlanta; sewers 2460 Atlanta; water mains to City of East Point 2293 Augusta; ranks in police and fire departments 3314 Austell; charter amended 3222 Avera; mayor and councilmen 2904 Bainbridge; retirement system for employees 3409 Boston; clerk and treasurer, referendum 3402 Boston; election of marshal, referendum 3405 Bowdon; charter amended 3207 Brunswick; Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority 2826 Brunswick; charter amended, referendum 3249 Brunswick; tax rate 169 Calhoun; new charter 3120 Camilla; board of aldermen 2346 Canton; corporate limits 2013 Canton; corporate limits, referendum 2016 Carrollton; payroll development authority 3242 Carrollton; tax rate for school purposes 2925 Cedartown; development authority 2878 Centerville; salaries of mayor and aldermen 2413 Chamblee; sanitary tax 2701 Clermont; elections, voter registration 3232 Cochran; Zoning 2652 College Park; city court 2338 College Park; fiscal year, budget 2340 College Park; salaries of mayor and councilmen 2684 Colquitt; candidates for office of mayor 2449 Columbus; charter amended, referendum 2731 Columbus; employees' pensions 2363 , 2367 Columbus; medical center board of directors 2916 Columbus; title to street 3180

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Commerce; charter amended 2575 Cusseta; charter amended 3213 Cuthbert; new charter 3065 Dalton; corporate limits 3384 Decatur; corporate limits 3025 Donalsonville; compensation of mayor and aldermen 2182 Dublin; City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority 2206 Dudley; corporate limits 2442 East Point; corporate limits, referendum 2887 East Point; employees and city attorney 3029 East Point; repairs where drainage of surface water interferred with 3031 East Point; voter registration and elections 3032 East Point; water mains, etc. from City of Atlanta 2293 Enigma; new charter, referendum 2627 Fairburn; councilmen 3027 Fitzgerald; charter amended 2567 Fitzgerald; Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority 2003 Flowery Branch; name changed from Town of, elections 3118 Fort Oglethorpe; mayor and aldermen 2721 Fort Oglethorpe; wards 3486 Forest Park; charter amended 3201 Forest Park; corporate limits 2174 Gainesville; easement 76 Hagan; voter registration 3443 Hazlehurst; corporate limits 2811 Hawkinsville; elections 2957 Hoschton; corporate limits 2580 Jeffersonville; corporate limits 2183 Jesup; Jesup-Wayne County Airport Authority 3358 Kingsland; charter amended 2189 LaFayette; eminent domain, parks 2713 Lake City; corporate limits 2172 Leesburg; corporate limits 2349 Lenox; authority to lease described property 2218 Louisville; corporate limits 2358 Lovejoy; new charter, referendum 2723 Lumpkin; clerk and treasurer 3433 Lyons; charter amended 2352 Lyons; corporate limits 2356 McDonough; corporate limits 2615 McDonough; voter registration 2622 McRae; new charter, referendum 2482 Macon; clerk of recorder's court 3419 Macon; corporate limits 3607 Macon; recorder's court 2743 Macon; vacating part of old city cemetery 2996 Madison; compensation of mayor and aldermen 2308

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Manchester; charter amended 2779 Marietta; charter amended 2947 Marietta; Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority bonds 3052 Menlo; name changed to City of Menlo 2825 Montezuma; new charter 2274 Moultrie; tax rate, referendum 2203 Mount Zion; development authority 2844 Morrow; charter amended 2416 Newnan; salaries of mayor, etc. 2028 Nicholls; terms of mayor and aldermen 2344 North Atlant; chartered, referendum 3457 Oconee; new charter 2755 Omaha; new charter 3262 Pinehurst; new charter 2089 Pooler; judge of mayor's court 3311 Riverdale; charter amended, referendum 2815 Riverside; charter amended 2225 Rochelle; salaries of mayor and aldermen 2651 Rockmart; development authority, proposed amendment to the Constitution 676 Rossville; tax rate 350 , 2988 St. Marys; charter amended 2193 Sale City; elections 2823 Savannah; corporate limits 3383 Shellman; ad valorem tax rate 2833 Smyrna; charter amended 2424 Statesboro; charter amended 2808 Swainsboro; corporate limits, referendum 2583 Sylvania; city manager, referendum 2835 Sylvania; new charter 2030 Sylvester; corporate limits 2907 , 3185 Sylvester; salaries of mayor and councilmen 2607 Thomaston; corporate limits 2690 Thomaston; mayor and councilmen 2686 Thomasville; charter amended 3374 Union Point; clerk and treasurer 2330 Valdosta; election of board of education 3605 Valdosta; elections 3001 Vienna; ad valorem tax 2411 Warm Springs; tax rate, referendum 2332 Warner Robins; city manager, referendum 3330 Waycross; corporate limits 2246 West Point; voter registration 2402 Woodstock; sale of water, etc. 2010 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONSBY POPULATION. Population Bracket 115,000-125,000 Appointment of housing authority commissioners 2923 116,500-119,500 Self insurance 2366

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150,000 or more Firemens' pension Act amended 2563 , 3356 150,000 or more Pension Act for employees amended 2889 , 2903 , 3061 150,000 or more Policemens' Pension Act amended 2564 , 2891 , 2893 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION. Compensation to Claubus E. Adams 3352 Compensation to J. T. Bailey 2871 Compensation to Mrs. Richard L. Bell 2855 Compensation to Bowles Tillinghast, Inc. 3354 Compensation to Ralph R. Callenback, Jr. 3058 Compensation to Luther Callihan 2861 Compensation to Mrs. L. R. Collins 2857 Compensation to Allen J. Faulkner 2868 Compensation to Dan W. Forsyth 3634 Compensation to Emory E. Griffin 2862 Compensation to George Rufus Hanna 2873 Compensation to Mrs. John Howard 2852 Compensation to Tex Jones 2853 Compensation to J. O. Justice 3348 Compensation to Henry C. Kennedy 3341 Compensation to Mrs. Christine P. King 3340 Compensation to Mrs. Mollie B. Lane 2854 Compensation to George W. Lott 2851 Compensation to Marietta Transport Company, Inc. 3350 Compensation to Lewis Moore 3349 Compensation to W. H. Nicholson 2850 Compensation to Robert L. Norquist 3353 Compensation to Mrs. Elizabeth M. North 3347 Compensation to Homer C. Patterson 2870 Compensation to Miss Sarah Lynn Rountree 3345 Compensation to William F. Sanders Post No. 4742 of V. F. W. 2865 Compensation to Edsel Scarboro 3344 Compensation to Homer Smith 2856 Compensation to Gabriel Strickland 3635 Compensation to W. A. Suggs 2858 Compensation to Mrs. H. S. Swint 2872 Compensation to Wainer Construction Company, Inc. 3339 Compensation to W. L. West, Sr. 3343 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING LAND CONVEYANCES. Easements to Colonial Pipeline Company 412 Easement in Hall County 76 Exchange of lands with Georgia Railroad and Banking Company 399 Land conveyance to Cherokee County 318 Land conveyance to Committee of 100, Inc. authorized 306 Land conveyance to Gordon County 339 Land conveyance to Haralson County Board of Education 409 Land conveyance to Oostanoula (or Popes) Church 417 Land conveyance to J. R. Thompson 397

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS. Building of cabins at State Parks 311 City of Atlanta Election Law Study Commission 3055 Construction of bridge across Okefenokee Swamp urged 321 Completion of Flint River Complex urged 308 Constitution Revision Commission 402 DeKalb County Commission to Study Administration of Justice 2874 DeKalb County Commission to Study Public Safety 2876 Development of New Echota urged 310 Clarke W. Duncan Highway designated 40 Election Laws Study Committee 492 Elimination of two-price system of cotton cost 312 Forward Georgia Commission 496 Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission 2869 Fulton County Election Study Commission 3056 Funds for restoration of Elijah Clark's grave 330 Governor's Commission for Scientific Research and Development 657 Governor's Commission to Improve Education 394 Troy Hartley relieved as security on bond 2863 Health Department's uncollectible accounts 411 S. A. Hodge, Senior, Bridge designated 319 Alva J. Hopkins, Jr. Bridge designated 494 Law books to Decatur County 2860 Law books to Gordon County 3346 Law books to Pierce County 3060 Name of street in Chatham County designated 3633 Opposing requirement to tag tobacco treated with maleic hydrazide (MH-30) 331 Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government 486 State Leased Property Study Committee 407 Suspension of certain income taxes ratified 314 Ryder Cup Golf Matches Week 325 Suspension of income taxes on subsistence allowances ratified 316 Suspension of sales tax on Bibles, etc. ratified 303 Suspension of sales tax on purchases by colleges, etc. ratified 304 Governor M. E. Thompson honored for purchase of Jekyll Island 324 Travel expenses of superior court judges 415 World's Fair in Atlanta Committee 327

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INDEX A ADAM, E. CLAUBUS Compensation to Claubus E. Adams 3352 ADMINISTRATORS Investment in real estate loans 479 ADVERTISING False advertising 507 AGRICULTURE Fertilizer Act of 1960 amended 614 Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963 499 Grading, etc. of citrus fruit 125 Livestock dealers' records 541 Operators of moisture testing equipment 457 Purchases exempt from sales and use tax 132 Resolution opposing tagging of tobacco treated with MH-30 331 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN Act amended 291 AID TO DISABLED ACT Cost of medical care 579 ALAPAHA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Compensation of solicitor-general 627 ALBANY, CITY OF Bonds of marshal and police 2981 Corporate limits 2656 Draining, grading and paving of alley areas 2979 Funds to Dougherty County school system 2976 Joint acquisition of property with Dougherty County 2972 Wards abolished, referendum 3630 ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM AUTHORITY Created 3286 ALMA, CITY OF New charter 3555

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ALTAMAHA SOUND Closed for taking of shrimp and crab 454 AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Designated 386 ANDREW COLLEGE Charter amended 2146 APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT Enacted 561 APPLING COUNTY Board of education 3611 Commissioners of roads and revenues 2234 Secretary for judge of superior court 140 APPROPRIATIONS Department of Labor 583 General Appropriations Act 224 ARCHITECTS, STATE BOARD Applicants credit for military service 383 ATHENS, CITY OF Charter amended 2560 Quorum of council 2360 ATKINSON COUNTY Compensation of solicitor-general 627 ATLANTA, CITY OF Annual reports 2457 Business licenses 2296 Corporate limits 2311 , 2408 , 3388 , 3391 Election Law Study Commission, time of making report 3055 Fulton County-City of Atlanta Study Commission, time for report 2869 Life insurance for employees 2447 Personal property removed from streets 2291 Sewers 2460 Water mains, etc. to City of East Point 2293

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ATLANTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Assistant solicitors-general 179 Chief judge 646 ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Qualifications and residency requirements of applicants 458 State Bar of Georgia 70 Time of holding Bar Examinations 293 AUDITORS Fees fixed by trial judge 620 Fees of court reporters 349 AUGUSTA, CITY OF Ranks in police and fire departments 3314 AUGUSTA, MUNICIPAL COURT OF Act creating revised 3522 AUSTELL, CITY OF Charter amended 3222 AVERA, TOWN OF Mayor and councilmen 2904 B BACON COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues 2665 BAILEY, J. T. Compensation to J. T. Bailey 2871 BAILIFFS, COURT Compensation in certain counties (500,00 or more) 2802 BAINBRIDGE, CITY OF Retirement system for employees 3409 BALDWIN COUNTY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF Created, referendum 3035

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BANKS AND BANKING Banks in unincorporated areas 602 Charter amendments 550 Location of banks 549 New banks, requirements 511 Office of superintendent 369 Real estate owned by banks 512 Receipts for certificates 549 BANKS SUPERIOR COURT Terms 437 BAR EXAMINATIONS Qualifications and residency requirements of applicants 458 Time of holding 293 BARBERS, STATE BOARD OF Act amended 56 BARTOW COUNTY Automobiles, etc. for sheriff, referendum 2086 Clerical expense of commissioner of roads and revenues, referendum 2078 Clerical help for ordinary, referendum 2074 Judge, solicitor-general, etc. of Cherokee Judicial Circuit 182 Salaries in tax commissioner's office, referendum 2082 Salary of deputy clerk of superior court, referendum 2070 Salaries of sheriff, deputies, etc., referendum 2066 BATTEY STATE HOSPITAL Easement to Colonial Pipeline Company 412 BEAUTY SALONS, ETC. State Board of Cosmetology, etc. 45 BELL, MRS. RICHARD C. Compensation to Mrs. Richard C. Bell 2855 BEN HILL COUNTY Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority 2003 BERRIEN COUNTY Compensation of solicitor-general 627

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BIBB COUNTY, CIVIL COURT OF Judges emeritus 2593 , 2992 BIBLES Suspension of sales tax ratified 303 BLECKLEY COUNTY Compensation of commissioner of roads and revenues 2387 Compensation of ordinary 3413 Office of tax commissioner created, referendum 2382 BLIND, FACTORY FOR Observance of holidays by workers 137 BOATS Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act amended 301 Motor Fuel Tax Law 138 BONDS Blanket bonds by political subdivisions 480 Tax collectors and commissioners 253 BOSTON, CITY OF Clerk and treasurer, referendum 3402 Election of marshal, referendum 3405 BOWDON, CITY OF Charter amended 3207 BOWLES TILLINGHAST, INC. Compensation to Bowles Tillinghast, Inc. 3354 BRANTLEY COUNTY Compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3309 BROOKS COUNTY Compensation of clerk of board of commissioners 2585 Compensation of superior court judge 347 BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Enabling Act 2826

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BRUNSWICK, CITY COURT OF Salaries 2694 BRUNSWICK, CITY OF Charter amended, referendum 3249 Tax rate 169 BRUNSWICK JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Secretary for judge 140 BUDGET ACT Amended 427 BUDGET BUREAU Teachers' retirement 656 BURIAL PLACES Punishment for desecrating 390 BURKE COUNTY Board of education, proposed amendment to the Constitution 689 Coroner's compensation 3452 BURKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 2369 BUS DRIVERS, SCHOOL Chauffeur's license 498 BUSSES, SCHOOL Loading, etc. students and teachers 382 C CALHOUN, CITY OF New charter 3120 CALHOUN SUPERIOR COURT Terms 139

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CALLENBACK, RALPH R., JR. Compensation to Ralph R. Callenback, Jr. 3058 CALLIHAN, LUTHER Compensation to Luther Callihan 2861 CAMDEN COUNTY Secretary for judge of superior court 140 CAMILLA, CITY OF Board of aldermen 2346 CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGES Code 67-117 amended 276 CANDLER COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues, clerk, audits, etc. 3411 CANTON, CITY OF Corporate limits 2013 Corporate limits, referendum 2016 CAPITAL CASES Punishment 122 CARROLLTON, CITY OF Tax rate for school purposes 2925 CARROLLTON PAYROLL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 3242 CATOOSA COUNTY Board of utilities commissioners 3227 Clerical help for sheriff Act repealed 2913 Clerical help for solicitor-general 80 CEDARTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 2878 CENSUS, FEDERAL Effective dates as to population Acts 608

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CENTERVILLE, CITY OF Salaries of mayor and aldermen 2413 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ACT Amended 32 CHAMBLEE, CITY OF Sanitary tax 2701 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION Professional Fund Raising Act amended 482 CHARLTON COUNTY Commissioners of roads and revenues 3416 Employees' compensation 2415 Terms of superior court 296 CHARLTON SUPERIOR COURT Terms 296 CHATHAM COUNTY Name of 52nd Street Extended designated 3633 CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY Tax commissioner's compensation 3442 CHATTOOGA COUNTY Clerical help for solicitor-general 80 CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES School bus drivers 498 CHEROKEE COUNTY Conveyance of land 318 Salaries 2710 Salary of clerk of commissioner of roads and revenues 2380 CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Conasauga Circuit created 182 CHILDREN Aid to Dependent Children Act amended 291

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT Enacted 81 CITRUS FRUIT Grading, etc. 125 CITY COURTS See also name of City Court . Assistant solicitors in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3549 Clerks for solicitors' offices in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3551 CITY COURT OF BRUNSWICK Salaries 2694 CITY COURT OF HALL COUNTY Salaries of judge and solicitor 3229 CITY COURT OF LUDOWICI Judge and solicitor 2220 CITY COURT OF MILLER COUNTY Judge's salary 2299 CITY COURT OF OGLETHORPE Judge's salary 2697 CITY COURT OF REIDSVILLE Judge's salary, fines and forfeitures 3216 CITY COURT OF RICHMOND COUNTY Judge's salary 3252 Solicitor's salary 3254 CITY COURT OF SAVANNAH New trials 2319 CITY COURT OF WAYNESBORO Compensation of court stenographer 2753 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF BALDWIN COUNTY Created, referendum 3035

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CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF CLAYTON COUNTY Created 3616 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Salaries 3613 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF TROUP COUNTY Appearance bonds 2401 Salaries of judge and solicitor 2309 CIVIL COURT OF BIBB COUNTY Judges emeritus 2593 , 2992 CIVIL COURT OF FULTON COUNTY Judges emeritus 3306 Judges' retirement 3015 Judges' salaries 2577 CIVIL DEFENSE Continuity of State government, proposed amendment to the Constitution 703 Mergers of local organizations 473 CLAIMS ADVISORY BOARD Created 624 CLARK, ELIJAH Funds for restoration of grave 330 CLAYTON COUNTY Civil service system 2747 Civil service system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 681 Commissioners of roads and revenues 2148 Compensation of ordinary 2158 Fire protection districts 3199 Licensing, etc. of businesses, proposed amendment to the Constitution 679 Compensation of tax commissioner 2153 Office space, etc. for superior court 170 Ordinances for policing county, proposed amendment to the Constitution 683 Sheriff and clerk of superior court, salaries 2156 Superior court court reporter 173

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CLAYTON COUNTY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF Created 3616 CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Members 2967 CLAYTON JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court reporter 173 Offices space, supplies, personnel, etc. 170 CLERMONT, TOWN OF Elections, voter registration 3232 CLINCH COUNTY Compensation of solicitor-general 627 Salary of clerk of commissioners of roads and revenues 2350 COBB COUNTY Civil service system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 685 Commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2781 Planning department 3176 Superior court court reporter 297 COBB COUNTY-MARIETTA WATER AUTHORITY Bonds 3052 COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court reporter's compensation 297 COCHRAN, CITY OF Zoning 2652 COLLEGE PARK, CITY OF City court 2338 Fiscal year, budget 2340 Salaries of mayor and councilmen 2684 COLLEGES Sales tax exemption 613 Suspension of sales tax ratified 304

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COLLINS, MRS. L. R. Compensation to Mrs. L. R. Collins 2857 COLONIAL PIPELINE COMPANY Easements authorized 412 COLQUITT, CITY OF Candidates for office of mayor 2449 COLQUITT COUNTY Compensation of superior court judge 347 COLUMBUS, CITY OF Charter amended, referendum 2731 Employees' pensions 2363 , 2367 Medical Center Board of Commissioners 2916 Title to street 3180 COMMERCE, CITY OF Charter amended 2575 COMMERCIAL CODE, UNIFORM Amended 188 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE See also Agriculture . Compensation 586 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE See also Revenue . Deputy commissioners 133 COMMITTEE OF 100, INC. Land conveyance authorized 306 COMPENSATION RESOLUTIONS Claims Advisory Board 624 COMPTROLLER GENERAL Compensation 575 Fire marshal 509

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CONASAUGA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Created 182 CONSOLIDATION, ETC. OF COUNTIES Procedure, proposed amendment to the Constitution 667 CONSOLIDATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND SERVICES Governor's authority 29 CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION Created 402 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Use of Georgia forest products 552 CONTINUITY OF STATE GOVERNMENT Proposed amendment to the Constitution 703 CONTRACTS Hospital authorities 300 COOK COUNTY Compensation of solicitor-general 627 CORONERS Compensation in certain counties (17,650-17,800) 167 Compensation in certain counties (24,000-24,500) 348 Compensation in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 481 CORPORATE STOCK Receipts for bank stock 549 CORPORATIONS Mergers 524 COSMETOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF Created 45 COTTON Congress memorialized to eliminate two-price system of cotton cost 312

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COUNTIES See also named counties and Tabular Index Counties and County Mattersby Population . Aid for property valuation programs, etc. 419 Aid where services merged 354 Authority to borrow money 450 Blanket bonds 480 Consolidation and division, proposed amendment to the Constitution 667 Grants where 20,000 acres tax exempt 166 Merger of civil defense organizations 473 Wages due deceased employees 434 COUNTY ATTORNEYS Compensation in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION Compensation, etc. of members 279 COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH Expenses in certain counties (175,000-225,000) 162 COUNTY REGISTRARS Civil service status 530 COUNTY TREASURERS Compensation in certain counties (17,600-17,700) 3285 Office abolished in certain counties (25,250-28,250) 3452 Salaries in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 Depositories for trust funds in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2180 COURT BAILIFFS Compensation in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2802 COURT OF APPEALS Appeals from Workmen's Compensation Board 141 Briefs of evidence 258 COURT REPORTERS Compensation, etc. in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 302 Fees in cases referred to auditors 349

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COWETA COUNTY Clerical allowance for ordinary 2026 Sheriff's deputies and jailers 2024 CRAWFORD COUNTY Clerk of superior court placed on salary 2223 CRIMES Elections 649 Illegal night hunting 215 Sale, etc. of obscene matter 78 Sale of used motor vehicle parts 436 Taking of certain birds 476 Use of abusive or obscene language 455 CRIMINAL COURT OF FULTON COUNTY Clerk's salary 2177 Judges' and solicitor's retirement 3015 Salaries and pensions of judges and solicitor 2910 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Punishment for desecrating burial place of human body 390 Punishment for larceny of motor vehicles 295 Punishment in murder and other capital cases 122 CURRRENT INCOME TAX PAYMENT ACT OF 1960 Amended, corporations 18 CUSSETA, TOWN OF Charter amended 3213 CUTHBERT, CITY OF New charter 3065 D DADE COUNTY Clerical help for solicitor-general 80 DALTON, CITY OF Corporate limits 3384

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DAWSON COUNTY Compensation of commissioner of roads and revenues and clerk 2445 Compensation of tax commissioner 2800 DAY CARE CENTERS Standards, etc. 259 DECATUR, CITY OF Corporate limits 3025 DECATUR COUNTY Law books 2860 DECEASED EMPLOYEES Wages due 434 DEKALB COUNTY Board of education 3424 Business licenses 3324 DEKALB COUNTY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF Salaries 3613 DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION TO STUDY ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Created 2874 DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC SAFETY Created 2876 DENTAL EXAMINERS Act amended 273 DENTAL HYGIENISTS Examination and registration 438 DENTAL STUDENTS Scholarships, proposed amendment to the Constitution 695

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DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES Children and Youth Act 81 County boards, etc. 222 Names, etc. 218 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH See Health . DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Appropriation of funds 583 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS Construction of cabins at State parks 311 Leases 630 Salary of Director 477 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Driver Responsibility Law amended 593 Enforcement of laws within municipalities 461 Firearm dealers 652 Motor vehicle inspection 333 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE Acts administered amended 581 Aid to disabled 579 Costs of medical care programs 576 County Boards of Family Service 222 Names of departments, etc. 218 Observance of holidays by workers at factory for blind 137 Retention of benefits in certain cases by qualified individuals 616 DEPENDENT CHILDREN Act providing for aid amended 291 DEPOSITIONS Service, etc. 287 DESECRATING BURIAL PLACES Punishment 390 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES Industrial Development Authorities Laws 531

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DISCOVERY Service, etc. 287 DIVORCE Incurable insanity as ground 288 DOBOY SOUND Closed for taking of shrimp and crab, exceptions 454 DODGE COUNTY Compensation, etc. of deputy sheriffs and deputies of clerk of superior court 3237 Compensation of clerk of commissioner of roads and revenues 2439 Compensation of clerk of ordinary 3234 Tax commissioner's clerical help 3454 DONALSONVILLE, CITY OF Compensation of mayor and alderman 2182 DOOLY COUNTY Salary of tax commissioner 3317 DOUGHERTY COUNTY Funds to school system 2976 Joint acquisition of property with City of Albany 2972 Use of funds, etc. for education beyond high school level 3303 DOUGLAS COUNTY Study commission 2390 DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY LAW Amended 593 DUBLIN, CITY OF City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority 2206 DUDLEY, CITY OF Corporate limits 2442 DUNCAN, CLARKE W. Clarke W. Duncan Highway designated 40

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E EAST POINT, CITY OF Corporate limits, referendum 2887 Employees and city attorney 3029 Repairs where drainage of surface water interferred with 3031 Voter registration and elections 3032 Water mains, etc. from City of Atlanta 2293 ECHOLS COUNTY Compensation of superior court judge 347 EDUCATION See also name of municipality or county and Tabular IndexCounties and County MattersBy Population . Authority of county boards to borrow money 450 Blanket bonds by local boards of education 480 Compensation of county boards 279 County school superintendents, qualifications 356 Employees of area boards of education 641 Excused absences from school for pages serving General Assembly 254 Facilities for education beyond twelfth grade 617 Financial ability of local units 429 Governor's Commission to Improve Education 394 Grants for Education Act amended 514 State Superintendent of Schools, qualifications 510 Teachers pensions in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2469 Television stations owned, etc. by State board 431 EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT Governor's Commission created 176 ELBERT COUNTY Superior Court court reporter's compensation 267 ELECTION LAW STUDY COMMITTEE Created 492 ELECTIONS Managers 649 Poll workers to wear badges 506 Procedure in certain counties (7,367-7,377) 3308 Qualifying fees for special elections 172 Registration in certain counties (100,000 or more) 75 Residency in area annexed to municipalities 426 Voter registration, etc. 73 Voter registration in certain counties (49,200-49,300) 2720

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ELECTRICIANS Examinations in certain counties (250,000-500,000) 2930 EMINENT DOMAIN Order of necessity under 1961 Act 124 EMPLOYEES Wages due deceased employees 434 EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Act amended 547 County Tax Commissioners, etc. 41 Investment agents 546 Involuntary separation 42 Life insurance 520 ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS Per diem of State Board members 425 ENIGMA, TOWN OF New charter, referendum 2627 EVANS COUNTY Compensation of clerk of superior court 2914 Compensation of ordinary 3183 EVIDENCE Briefs of evidence in appellate courts 258 Workmen's Compensation Act amended 141 EXAMINING BOARDS Architects 383 Dental hygienists, examination and registration 438 Dentist 273 Engineers and surveyors, per diem of members 425 Medical Examiners 285 Optometry Act amended 214 State Board of Barbers 56 State Board of Cosmetology 45 EXECUTORS Investments in real estate loans 479

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EX-OFFICIO OFFICERS Compensation of State ex-officio officers 586 F FACTORY FOR THE BLIND Observance of holidays by workers 137 FAIRBURN, CITY OF Six councilmen from city at large 3027 FALSE ADVERTISING 1958 Act amended 507 FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Children and Youth Act 81 FAMILY SERVICE AGENCIES County boards, etc. 222 Names, etc. 218 FAULKNER, ALLEN J. Compensation to Allen J. Faulkner 2868 FERTILIZER ACT OF 1960 Amended 614 FIDUCIARIES Investments in real estate loans 479 FIRE MARSHAL Authority of deuties, etc. 509 FIREARMS Licensing of dealers, etc. 652 FIREMEN'S PENSION ACTS Amended as to certain cities (150,000 or more) 2563 , 3356 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND Investments, etc. 266

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FITZGERALD, CITY OF Charter amended 2567 Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority 2003 FLINT RIVER COMPLEX Completion urged 308 FLOWERY BRANCH, CITY OF Name changed from Town of, elections 3118 FLOYD COUNTY Clothing allowance for sheriff and deputies 2394 Deputy sheriffs and jailers 2397 Supplement of judge of superior court 168 FORESTRY COMMISSION Improvement of real estate 615 FORESTRY DEPARTMENT Grants to counties where 20,000 acres tax exempt 166 FOREST PARK, CITY OF Charter amended 3201 Corporate limits 2174 FORSYTH, DAN W. Compensation to Dan W. Forsyth 3634 FORT OGLETHORPE, TOWN OF Mayor and aldermen 2721 Wards 3486 FORT YARGO STATE PARK Easement to Colonial Pipeline Company 412 FORWARD GEORGIA COMMISSION Created 496 FRANKLIN COUNTY Superior Court court reporter's compensation 267

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FULTON COUNTY Assistant solicitor's-general 179 Chief judge of superior court 646 Election Study Commission 3056 Employees' pensions 2230 , 2462 Location of fire stations 2579 Recreation, business licenses, etc., proposed amendment to the Constitution 691 Sanitary land fill areas 3024 School pension system Act amended 2377 , 3257 Streets, sidewalks, etc., proposed amendment to the Constitution 693 FULTON COUNTY-CITY OF ATLANTA STUDY COMMISSION Time for making report 2869 FULTON COUNTY, CIVIL COURT OF Judges emeritus 3306 Judges' retirement 3015 Judges' salaries 2577 FULTON COUNTY, CRIMINAL COURT OF Clerk's salary 2177 Judges' and solicitor's retirement 3015 Salaries and pensions of judges and solicitor 2910 FULTON COUNTY, JUVENILE COURT OF Judge's retirement 3015 FUND RAISING Professional Fund Raising Act amended 482 G GAINESVILLE, CITY OF Easement from State 76 GAME AND FISH Doboy and Altamaha Sounds 454 Illegal night hunting 215 Taking of certain birds prohibited 476 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT Enacted 224

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY Excused absences from school for pages 254 Seals 17 GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE ACT Mergers of local organizations 473 GEORGIA FERTILIZER ACT OF 1960 Amended 614 GEORGIA FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND Investments, etc. 266 GEORGIA FOREST PRODUCTS Construction contracts 552 GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION Improvement of real estate 615 Payments to certain counties 166 GEORGIA INDUSTRIAL LOAN ACT Amended 370 GEORGIA INSURANCE CODE OF 1960 Group insurance 451 GEORGIA LIMING MATERIALS ACT OF 1963 Enacted 499 GEORGIA MILITARY FORCES REORGANIZATION ACT Amended 10 GEORGIA MOTORBOAT NUMBERING ACT Amended, agreements with other states 301 GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY Projects, etc. defined, bonds 342 GEORGIA RAILROAD AND BANKING COMPANY Exchange of land authorized 399

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GEORGIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT BOARD Created 34 GEORGIA RECREATION COMMISSION Created 445 GEORGIA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY Members 281 GEORGIA SECURITIES ACT Amended 557 GILMER COUNTY Annual audits 2201 GLYNN COUNTY Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority 2826 Coroner's compensation 2699 Magistrates' court 2969 Secretary for judge of superior court 140 GORDON COUNTY Judge, solicitor-general, etc. of Cherokee Judicial Circuit 182 Land conveyance 339 Law books 3346 GOVERNOR Consolidation of agencies and services 29 Delegation of authority to State Budget Officer 427 Enforcement of traffic laws within municipalities 461 GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT Created 176 GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Created 657 GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION TO IMPROVE EDUCATION Created 394

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GOVERNOR'S STAFF Georgia Military Forces Reorganization Act amended 10 GRANTS FOR EDUCATION 1961 Act amended 514 GRANTS TO COUNTIES Where over 20,000 acres tax exempt 166 GREENE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 3005 GRIFFIN, EMORY E. Compensation to Emory E. Griffin 2862 GROUP INSURANCE Amount 451 GUARDIANS Investments in real estate loans 479 H HABERSHAM COUNTY Compensation, duties, etc. of commissioners of roads and revenues 2619 Compensation of tax commissioner's clerk 3603 HAGAN, CITY OF Voter registration 3443 HALL COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 3552 Sanitary sewers 2565 Street, sidewalks, etc. 2985 Traffic ordinances 2983 HALL COUNTY, CITY COURT OF Salaries of judge and solicitor 3229 HANNA, GEORGE RUFUS Compensation to George Rufus Hanna 2873

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HARALSON COUNTY Land conveyance to board of education 409 HART COUNTY Superior Court court reporter's compensation 267 Tax commissioner's compensation 2315 HART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created, proposed amendment to the Constitution 697 HARTLEY, TROY Relieved as security on bond 2863 HAWKINSVILLE, CITY OF Elections 2957 HAZLEHURST, CITY OF Corporate limits 2811 HEALTH, COUNTY BOARDS Expenses in certain counties (175,000-225,000) 162 HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC Contracts 474 Day care centers 259 Uncollectible accounts 411 HENRY COUNTY Election, etc. of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2609 HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Members 284 HIGHWAYS Eminent domain 124 Expenditure of funds by State Highway Board 423 Funds to municipalities to construct and maintain streets 441 Members State Highway Board 282 Speed restrictions 26 State Aid roads and highways defined 280 State Highway Board Reorganization Act 3

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HISTORICAL COMMISSION Urged to develop New Echota 310 HISTORY American History Month designated 386 HODGE, S. A., SENIOR S. A. Hodge, Senior, Bridge designated 318 HOPKINS, ALVA J., JR. Alva J. Hopkins, Jr., Bridge designated 494 HOSCHTON, CITY OF Corporate limits 2580 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ACT Amended, contracts 300 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Seal 17 HOUSING AUTHORITIES Appointment of commissioners in certain cities (115,000-125,000) 2923 HOUSTON COUNTY Compensation and meetings of board of commissioners 2169 HOWARD, MRS. JOHN Compensation to Mrs. John Howard 2852 HUSBAND AND WIFE Transfers of real property 524 I IMPROVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT Governor's Commission created 176

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INCOME TAX Corporate stock 610 Current payments by corporations 18 Distributions under certain trusts 628 Suspension of certain income taxes ratified 314 Suspension of tax on subsistence allowances ratified 316 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Enacted 531 INDUSTRIAL LOAN ACT Amended 370 INDUSTRIAL LOAN BUSINESS Study Commission created 608 INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES Act requiring 333 INSURANCE Certain municipalities permitted to become self insurers (116,500-119,500) 2366 Settlement of claims by liability insurers 643 Uninsured motorist coverage 588 INSURANCE CODE OF 1960 Group insurance 451 INVESTMENT AGENTS Employees' Retirement System 546 Firemen's Pension Fund 266 Ordinaries' Retirement Fund 265 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund 262 Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund 263 Teachers' Retirement Act 433 IRWIN COUNTY Tax Commissioner, referendum 2602 J JACKSON COUNTY Compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3320 Surplus commodities of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 3322

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JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Secretary for judge of superior court 140 Tax exemptions for new industries, proposed amendment to the Constitution 674 JEFFERSONVILLE, CITY OF Corporate limits 2183 JEKYLL ISLANDSTATE PARK AUTHORITY Amended, name, etc. 391 Plaque to honor Governor M. E. Thompson 324 JESUP-WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Created 3358 JONES, TEX Compensation to Tex Jones 2853 JURISDICTION OVER PROPERTY CEDED TO UNITED STATES Civil and criminal cases 555 JUSTICE, J. O. Compensation to J. O. Justice 3348 JUVENILE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY Judge's retirement 3015 JUVENILE COURTS Judges' salaries in certain counties (500,000 or more) 3190 Procedure to terminate in certain counties (50,000 or less) 621 K KENNEDY, HENRY C. Compensation to Henry C. Kennedy 3341 KING, MRS. CHRISTINE P. Compensation to Mrs. Christine P. King 3340 KINGSLAND, CITY OF Charter amended 2189

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L LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF Appropriation of funds 583 LAFAYETTE, CITY OF Eminent domain, parks 2713 LAKE CITY, CITY OF Corporate limits 2172 LANE, MRS, MOLLIE B. Compensation to Mrs. Mollie B. Lane 2854 LANIER COUNTY Compensation of solicitor-general 627 LAURENS COUNTY City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority 2206 LAW LIBRARIES Created in certain counties (46,000-47,000) 3205 LEESBURG, CITY OF Corporate limits 2349 LENOX, TOWN OF Authority to lease described property 2218 LIABILITY INSURERS Settlements 643 LIBERTY COUNTY Compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 2144 Ordinary's compensation 2142 LIMING MATERIALS ACT OF 1963 Enacted 499 LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS Defined, etc. 254

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LIQUOR LAWS Authority of agents enforcing liquor laws 135 LIVESTOCK DEALERS Records 541 LONG COUNTY Compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 2216 Sheriff placed on salary basis 2021 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Clerical help for solicitor-general 80 LOTT, GEORGE W. Compensation to George W. Lott 2851 LOUISVILLE, CITY OF Corporate limits 2358 LOVEJOY, CITY OF New charter, referendum 2723 LOWNDES COUNTY Commissioners of roads and revenues 2337 Compensation of superior court judge 347 LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Salaries 2335 LUDOWICI, CITY COURT OF Judge and solicitor 2220 LUMPKIN, CITY OF Clerk and treasurer 3433 LUMPKIN COUNTY Board of education 2229 Salary of tax commissioner 2422 LYONS, CITY OF Charter amended 2352 Corporate limits 2356

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Mc McDONOUGH, CITY OF Corporate limits 2615 Voter registration 2622 McDUFFIE COUNTY Clerical help for clerk of superior court 2236 McINTOSH COUNTY Compensation of ordinary 2842 McRAE, CITY OF New charter, referendum 2482 M MACON, CITY OF Clerk of recorder's court 3419 Corporate limits 3607 Recorder's court 2743 Vacating, etc. of part of old city cemetery 2996 MADISON, CITY OF Compensation of mayor and aldermen 2308 MADISON COUNTY Superior Court court reporter's compensation 267 MANCHESTER, CITY OF Charter amended 2779 MARIETTA, CITY OF Charter amended 2947 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority bonds 3052 MARIETTA TRANSPORT COMPANY INC. Compensation to Marietta Transport Company Inc. 3350 MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE Incurable insanity as ground of divorce 288 Persons able to contract marriage 485

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MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS Cost 576 MEDICAL EXAMINERS Code 84-902, 84-903 amended 285 MEMORIALS TO CONGRESS Elimination of two-price system of cotton cost 312 Flint River Complex 308 MENLO, CITY OF Name changed from Town of Menlo 2825 MENTALLY ILL PERSONS Hospitalization 527 , 528 Persons subject to commitment to Milledgeville State Hospital 526 MERGER OF STATE AGENCIES AND SERVICES Governor's authority 29 MIDDLE GEORGIA COLISEUM AUTHORITY Created 2250 MILITARY FORCES REORGANIZATION ACT Amended 10 MILLEDGEVILLE STATE HOSPITAL Persons subject to being committed 526 Persons to be received 527 , 528 MILLER COUNTY, CITY COURT OF Judge's salary 2299 MINIMUM FOUNDATION PROGRAM OF EDUCATION Financial ability of local units 429 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEW MUNICIPALITIES Provided 251

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MOISTURE TESTING EQUIPMENT Permits for operators 457 MONTEZUMA, CITY OF New charter 2274 MOORE, LEWIS Compensation to Lewis Moore 3349 MORGAN COUNTY Coroner placed on salary 2306 MORGAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 3490 MORROW, CITY OF Charter amended 2416 MORTGAGES Cancellation 276 MOTOR CARRIER ACT Agents for services, etc. 378 Motor carrier defined 365 Rates 374 MOTOR COMMON CARRIER ACT Agents for service, etc. 376 MOTOR CONTRACT CARRIERS Exempt vehicles 30 MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW Watercraft 138 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Dealers and manufacturers 529 MOTOR VEHICLES Ad valorem taxes, proposed amendment to the Constitution 663 Certificate of Title Act amended 32

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Driver Responsibility Law amended 593 Enforcement of laws within municipalities 461 Inspection law 333 License tags 606 Loading, etc. of school busses 382 Punishment for larceny 295 Sale of used parts 436 Seat belts 366 Speed restrictions 26 MOULTRIE, CITY OF Tax rate, referendum 2203 MOUNT ZION, TURKEY CREEK AND FLINT CORNER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 2844 MUNICIPAL COURT OF AUGUST Act creating revised 3522 MUNICIPAL COURT OF SAVANNAH Civil jurisdiction 2317 MUNICIPALITIES See also name of municipality and Tabular Index Municipal CorporationsBy Population. Aid where services merged 354 Authority to borrow money 450 Blanket bonds 480 Compensation of law enforcement officers 479 Enforcement of traffic laws 461 Funds to construct and maintain streets 441 Merger of civil defense organizations 473 Minimum standards for new municipalities 251 Residency in areas annexed 426 Wages due deceased employees 434 MURDER Punishment 122 MURRAY COUNTY Placed in Conasauga Judicial Circuit 182 N NEW ECHOTA Development urged 310

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NEWNAN, CITY OF Salaries of mayor, etc. 2028 NEWTON COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 3017 Office of tax commissioner created 2707 Sheriff placed on salary basis 2704 NICHOLLS, CITY OF Terms of mayor and aldermen 2344 NICHOLSON, W. H. Compensation to W. H. Nicholson 2850 NORQUIST, ROBERT L. Compensation to Robert L. Norquist 3353 NORTH ATLANTA, CITY OF Chartered, referendum 3457 NORTH, MRS. ELIZABETH M. Compensation to Mrs. Elizabeth M. North 3347 NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAIN COMMISSION Created 357 NORTHERN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court reporter's compensation 267 O OBSCENE MATTER Sale, etc. a crime 78 OCONEE, CITY OF New charter 2755 OCONEE COUNTY Fire protection system, proposed amendment to the Constitution 686

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OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITY Bonds 422 OKEFENOKEE SWAMP Construction of bridge urged 321 OGLETHORPE, CITY COURT OF Judge's salary 2697 OGLETHORPE COUNTY Superior Court court reporter's compensation 267 OMAHA, CITY OF New charter 3262 OOSTANOULA CHURCH Land conveyance authorized 417 OPTOMETRY ACT Rules, etc. 214 ORDINARIES See also named counties . Compensation in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2468 Salaries of ordinaries and employees in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 Use of photographic equipment in certain counties (42,000-43,000) 3440 ORDINARIES' RETIREMENT FUND Investments, etc. 265 P PAGES Excused absences from school when serving General Assembly 254 PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF Construction of cabins 311 Leases of State parks 630 Salary of Director 477

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PATTERSON, HOMER C. Compensation to Homer C. Patterson 2870 PEACE OFFICERS Compensation by municipalities 479 PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND Disability benefits, etc. 386 Investments, etc. 262 PIERCE COUNTY Law books 3060 PINEHURST, CITY OF New charter 2088 POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS Aid where services merged 354 Authority to borrow money 450 Blanket bonds 480 Construction contracts 552 Wages due deceased employees 434 POLL WORKERS Badges 506 Crimes 649 POOLER, TOWN OF Judge of mayor's court 3311 POPES CHURCH Land conveyance authorized 417 POPULATION ACTS Effective date of Federal Census 608 PORTS AUTHORITY Projects, etc. defined, bonds 342 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Auditors' fees 620 Costs for preparing transcripts for appeals 368

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Depositions and discovery 287 Divorce, incurable insanity 288 Fees of auditors' court reporters 349 Review in appellate courts 258 Service by publication 384 Superior court clerks' fees 367 Uncontested civil cases 453 Uniform Commercial Code amended 188 Workmen's Compensation Act amended 141 PROFESSIONAL FUND RAISING 1962 Act amended 482 PROPERTY VALUATION PROGRAMS Aid to counties, etc. 419 PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS Persons to be received by State operated hospitals 527 , 528 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Cost of medical care program 576 PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF See Department of Public Safety . PUBLIC SALES Hours 366 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Motor carrier defined 365 Motor carrier rates 374 Motor carriers, agents for service, etc. 378 Motor common carriers, agents for service, etc. 376 Motor contract carriers 30 Salaries of commissioners 651 PUBLIC WELFARE, DEPARTMENT OF Acts administered amended 581 Aid to disabled 579 Medical care programs 576 Retention of benefits in certain cases by qualified individuals 616 PUBLICATION, SERVICE BY Procedure, etc. 384

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PULASKI COUNTY Office of tax commissioner created, referendum 3436 PURCHASES, SUPERVISOR OF Salary 477 Q QUALIFYING FEES Special elections 172 R RABUN COUNTY Clerical help for tax commissioner 2327 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT BOARD Created 34 REAL PROPERTY Apartment Ownership Act 561 Transfers between husband and wife 524 RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS Motorboat numbering Act amended 301 RECORDING FEES Clerks' fees 367 RECORDS FOR APPEALS Costs in advance 368 RECREATION Georgia Recreation Commission created 445 RECREATIONAL SYSTEMS Referendums 553 REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Contracts with local boards of education 617

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REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Procedure, etc. 73 Procedure in certain counties (49,200-49,300) 2720 Procedure in certain counties (100,000 or more) 75 REIDSVILLE, CITY COURT OF Judge's salary, fines and forfeitures 3216 RETAILERS' AND CONSUMERS SALES AND USE TAX Exempt sales 13 , 132 Suspension of sales tax on purchases of certain colleges, etc. 304 Suspension of tax on Bibles, etc. ratified 303 Sales to universities 613 RETIREMENT See also name of system, and Tabular Index MunicipalitiesBy Population . Pension Act for employees of certain cities amended (150,000 or more) 2889 , 2903 , 3061 Pension Act for firemen of certain cities amended (150,000 or more) 2563 , 3356 Pension Act for policemen of certain cities amended (150,000 or more) 2564 , 2891 , 2893 Pensions of policemen and firemen of certain counties (500,000 or more) 2268 Real Estate Investment Board 34 Teachers, etc. pensions in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2469 REVENUE See also Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act . Corporate income tax payments 18 Income tax 628 Income tax, corporate stock 610 Income tax, credit for use tax 16 Motor Fuel Tax Law amended 138 Motor vehicles for ad valorem taxes, proposed amendment to the Constitution 663 Motor vehicle certificate of title Act amended 32 Motor vehicle license tags 606 Motor vehicle registration by dealers, etc. 529 Sales and Use Tax, exempt sales 13 , 132 Suspension of certain income taxes ratified 314 Suspension of income tax on subsistence allowances ratified 316 Suspension of sales tax on Bibles, etc. ratified 303 Suspension of sales tax on purchases by certain colleges, etc. ratified 304

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REVENUE DEPARTMENT Authority of agents 135 Deputy commissioners 133 RICHMOND COUNTY, CITY COURT OF Judge's salary 3252 Solicitor's salary 3254 RIVERDALE, CITY OF Charter amended, referendum 2815 RIVERSIDE, TOWN OF Charter amended 2225 ROCHELLE, CITY OF Salaries of mayor and aldermen 2651 ROCKMART DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created, proposed amendment to the Constitution 676 ROME JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Supplement of judge 168 ROSSVILLE, CITY OF Tax rate 350 , 2988 ROUNTREE, MISS SARAH LYNN Compensation to Miss Sarah Lynn Rountree 3345 RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY Members 281 RYDER CUP GOLF MATCHES WEEK Resolution 325 S SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER Authority of marshal, etc. 509 ST. MARYS, CITY OF Charter amended 2193

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SALE CITY, CITY OF Elections 2823 SALES AND USE TAX See Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax . SALES, PUBLIC Hours 366 SAVANNAH Steamship Savannah Commission 2136 SAVANNAH, CITY OF Corporate limits 3383 SAVANNAH, CITY COURT OF New trials 2319 SAVANNAH, MUNICIPAL COURT OF Civil jurisdiction 2317 SCARBORO, EDSEL Compensation to Edsel Scarboro 3344 SCHOLARSHIPS TO DENTAL STUDENTS Authorized, proposed amendment to the Constitution 695 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Chauffeur's license 498 SCHOOL BUSSES Loading, etc. students and teachers 382 SCREVEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Created 2323 SEALS Seals for General Assembly 17 SEAT BELTS New automobiles 366

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SECRETARY OF STATE Claims Advisory Board 624 Registration of trade-marks and service marks 463 SECURITIES ACT Amended 557 SELF INSURERS Certain municipalities permitted to become self insurers (116,500-119,500) 2366 SENATE Seal 17 SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMY, REORGANIZATION AND EFFICIENCY IN STATE GOVERNMENT Created 486 SERVICE MARKS AND TRADE-MARKS Registration 463 SHELLMAN, TOWN OF Ad valorem tax rate 2833 SHERIFFS See also named county . Salaries of sheriffs and deputies, etc. in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 Compensation in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2944 SHERIFF'S RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Created 630 SLUM CLEARANCE Urban Redevelopment Law amended 644 SMALL CLAIMS COURTS Created in certain counties (11,775-12,100) 2933 Created in certain counties (15,230-15,825) 2896 Created in certain counties (16,500-16,700) 3395 Act creating small claims courts in certain counties amended (18,000-18,100) 2588 Act creating in certain counties amended (19,500-19,700) 2270

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Created in certain counties (23,500-24,100) 3501 Act creating in certain counties amended (33,300-34,056) 2227 Act creating in certain counties amended (34,225-34,500) 2715 SMITH, HOMER Compensation to Homer Smith 2856 SMYRNA, CITY OF Charter amended 2424 SOCIAL SECURITY Area boards of education 641 SOLICITORS-GENERAL See also named superior court . Compensation in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 299 Health insurance 277 Investigators in certain counties (250,000 or more) 484 SOUTHERN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Compensation of judge 346 SPEED RESTRICTIONS 1953 Act amended 26 STATE AGENCIES AND SERVICES Consolidation authorized 29 STATE AID ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Defined 280 STATE BAR OF GEORGIA Authority to create, etc. 70 STATE BOARD OF BARBERS Act amended 56 STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY Created 45 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION See also Education . Television stations, etc. 431

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STATE BOARD OF HEALTH See also Health, Department of. Contracts 474 STATE EMPLOYEES See also Employees' Retirement System. Wages due deceased employees 434 STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT Created 521 STATE EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE ACT Coverage for solicitors-general 277 STATE EX-OFFICIO OFFICERS Compensation 586 STATE GOVERNMENT Continuity in event of enemy attack, proposed amendment to the Constitution 703 STATE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Members 284 STATE HIGHWAY BOARD Created, proposed amendment to the Constitution 665 Eminent domain 124 Expenditure of funds 423 Members 282 Reorganization Act 3 Easement to City of Gainesville 76 Funds to municipalities to construct and maintain streets 441 STATE LEASED PROPERTIES STUDY COMMITTEE Created 407 STATE OFFICE BUILDING AUTHORITY Bonds 422 STATE PARKS Cabins 311 Leases to public authorities 630

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STATE SEALS Seals for General Assembly 17 STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Qualifications 510 STATE TOLL BRIDGE AUTHORITY Members 283 STATESBORO, CITY OF Charter amended 2808 STEAMSHIP SAVANNAH COMMISSION Created 2136 STEWART COUNTY Compensation of clerk of commissioner of roads and revenues 2945 STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Security officers 649 STRICKLAND, GABRIEL Compensation to Gabriel Strickland 3635 STUDY COMMISSION ON INDUSTRIAL LOAN BUSINESS Created 608 SUGGS, W. A. Compensation to W. A. Suggs 2858 SUMTER COUNTY Compensation of coroner 2798 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, STATE Qualifications 510 SUPERIOR COURTS See also Tabular IndexSuperior Courts. Assistant solicitors-general, etc. in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3547 Clerks fees, etc. Uniform Commercial Code amended 188

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Clerks' recording fees 367 Costs for preparing transcripts for appeals 368 Fixing of auditors' fees 620 Salaries of clerks and deputies in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 Travel expenses of judges 415 SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS' RETIREMENT FUND Investments, etc. 263 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS See also Banks and Banking. Office hours, etc. 369 SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASES Salary 477 SUPREME COURT Briefs of evidence 258 State Bar of Georgia 70 To fix time of holding Bar Examinations 293 SWAINSBORO, CITY OF Corporate limits, referendum 2583 SWINT, MRS. H. S. Compensation to Mrs. H. S. Swint 2872 SYLVANIA, CITY OF City manager, referendum 2835 New charter 2030 SYLVESTER, CITY OF Corporate limits 2907 , 3185 Salaries of mayor and councilmen 2607 T TALBOT COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2185 TAX COLLECTORS See also named county. Bonds 253 Compensation in certain counties (4,540-4,550), referendum 2928

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TAX COMMISSIONERS See also named county . Bonds 253 Office created in certain counties (47,500-49,500) 3064 Retirement system amended 41 Salaries in certain counties (135,000-140,000) 3516 TAX RECEIVERS See also named county . Compensation in certain counties (4,540-4,550), referendum 2928 TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACT Amended 542 Investment agents, etc. 433 Payments by Budget Bureau 656 TELEVISION State Board of Education 431 TELFAIR COUNTY County officers, proposed amendment to the Constitution 705 TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES Notice as to use of obscene language 455 TERRITORY CEDED TO UNITED STATES Jurisdiction over 555 THOMAS COUNTY Compensation of superior court judge 347 THOMASTON, CITY OF Corporate limits 2690 Mayor and councilmen 2686 THOMASVILLE, CITY OF Charter amended 3374 THOMPSON, J. R. Land conveyance authorized 397 THOMPSON, GOVERNOR M. E. Honored for purchase of Jekyll Island 324

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TIFT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Powers, etc. 3191 TOBACCO Opposing requirement that tobacco treated with maleic hydrazide be tagged 331 TOLL BRIDGE AUTHORITY Members 283 TRADE-MARKS AND SERVICE MARKS Registration 463 TROUP COUNTY, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURT OF Appearance bonds 2401 Salaries of judge and solicitor 2309 TRUST FUNDS County treasury as depository in certain counties (500,000 or more) 2180 TRUSTEES Investments in real estate loans 479 TURNER COUNTY Commissioner of roads and revenues, referendum 2471 TURNER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Amended 2960 U UNCONTESTED CIVIL CASES Trial 453 UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS Enforcement of laws within municipalities 461 Inspection law 333 Limited access highways 254 School busses, etc. 382 Speed restrictions 26

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UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE Amended 188 UNINSURED MOTORISTS Insurance coverage 588 UNION POINT, CITY OF Clerk and treasurer 2330 UNITED STATES Jurisdiction over persons and citizens of ceded territory 555 UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Sales tax exemptions 613 Suspension of sales tax ratified 304 UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, REGENTS Contracts with local boards of education 617 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT LAW Act amended as to certain counties (250,000-500,000) 2597 Amended 644 USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS Sale, etc. 436 V VALDOSTA, CITY OF Election of board of education 3605 Elections 3001 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 4742 Compensation to William L. Sanders Post No. 4742 of V.F.W. 2865 VIENNA, CITY OF Ad valorem tax 2411 VOTER REGISTRATION See also named municipality . Civil service status of registrars 530 Procedure, etc. 73 Procedure in certain counties (49,200-49,300) 2720 Procedure in certain counties (100,000 or more) 75

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W WAINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Compensation to Wainer Construction Company, Inc. 3339 WALKER COUNTY Clerical help for solicitor-general 80 WALTON COUNTY Tax equalization, referendum 2600 WARE COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues, referendum 2237 WARM SPRINGS, CITY OF Tax rate, referendum 2332 WARNER ROBINS, CITY OF City manager, referendum 3330 WARREN COUNTY Clerk of superior court placed on salary 2164 Ordinary placed on salary 2166 Sheriff placed on salary 2160 WATERCRAFT Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act amended 301 Motor Fuel Tax Law 138 WAYCROSS, CITY OF Corporate limits 2246 WAYCROSS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Terms of Charlton Superior Court 296 WAYNE COUNTY Commissioners of roads and revenues 2301 Compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues 3219 Jesup-Wayne County Airport Authority 3358 Secretary for judge of superior court 140 Sheriff's compensation 2455

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WAYNESBORO, CITY COURT OF Compensation of court stenographer 2753 WEBSTER COUNTY Compensation of sheriff and commissioner of roads and revenues 3513 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Operators of moisture testing equipment 457 WELFARE, DEPARTMENT OF See Department of Public Welfare . WEST, W. L., SR. Compensation to W. L. West, Sr. 3343 WEST POINT, CITY OF Voter registration 2402 WHITE COUNTY Board of education, proposed amendment to the Constitution 670 WHITFIELD COUNTY Placed in Conasauga Judicial Circuit 182 WILKES COUNTY Compensation of sheriff, ordinary and clerk of superior court, referendum 2803 WILKES COUNTY Tax commissioner's compensation, referendum 3447 WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Investments in real estate loans 479 WOODSTOCK, CITY OF Sale of water, electricity and gas 2010 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT Amended 141

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WORLD'S FAIR IN ATLANTA Committee, etc. 327 Z ZONING BOARDS Act authorizing zoning boards in certain counties repealed (108,000-112,000) 3189

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POPULATION OF GEORGIA COUNTIES County 1960 1950 1940 1930 1920 Appling 13,246 14,003 14,497 13,314 10,594 Atkinson 6,188 7,362 7,093 6,894 7,656 Bacon 8,359 8,940 8,096 7,055 6,460 Baker 4,543 5,952 7,344 7,818 8,298 Baldwin 34,064 29,706 24,190 22,878 19,791 Banks 6,497 6,935 8,733 9,703 11,814 Barrow 14,485 13,115 13,064 12,401 13,188 Bartow 28,267 27,370 25,283 25,364 24,527 Ben Hill 13,633 14,879 14,523 13,047 14,599 Berrien 12,038 13,966 15,370 14,646 15,573 Bibb 141,249 114,079 83,783 77,042 71,304 Bleckley 9,642 9,218 9,655 9,133 10,532 Brantley 5,891 6,387 6,871 6,895 Brooks 15,292 18,169 20,497 21,330 24,538 Bryan 6,226 5,965 6,288 5,952 6,343 Bulloch 24,263 24,740 26,010 26,509 26,133 Burke 20,596 23,458 26,520 29,224 30,836 Butts 8,976 9,079 9,182 9,345 12,327 Calhoun 7,341 8,578 10,438 10,576 10,225 Camden 9,975 7,322 5,910 6,338 6,969 Campbell 9,903 11,709 Candler 6,672 8,063 9,103 8,991 9,228 Carroll 36,451 34,112 34,156 34,272 34,752 Catoosa 21,101 15,146 12,199 9,421 6,677 Charlton 5,313 4,821 5,256 4,381 4,536 Chatham 188,299 151,481 117,970 105,431 100,032 Chattahoochee 13,011 12,149 15,138 8,894 5,266 Chattooga 19,954 21,197 18,532 15,407 14,312 Cherokee 23,001 20,750 20,126 20,003 18,569 Clarke 45,363 36,550 28,398 25,613 26,111 Clay 4,551 5,844 7,064 6,943 5,557 Clayton 46,365 22,872 11,655 10,260 11,159 Clinch 6,545 6,007 6,437 7,015 7,984 Cobb 114,174 61,830 38,272 35,408 30,437 Coffee 21,953 23,961 21,541 19,739 18,653 Colquitt 34,048 33,999 33,012 30,622 29,332 Columbia 13,423 9,525 9,433 8,793 11,718 Cook 11,822 12,201 11,919 11,311 11,180 Coweta 28,893 27,786 26,972 25,127 29,047 Crawford 5,816 6,080 7,128 7,020 8,893 Crisp 17,768 17,663 17,540 17,343 18,914 Dade 8,666 7,364 5,894 4,146 3,918 Dawson 3,590 3,712 4,479 3,502 4,204 Decatur 25,203 23,620 22,234 23,622 31,785 DeKalb 256,782 136,395 86,942 70,278 44,051 Dodge 16,483 17,865 21,022 21,599 22,540 Dooly 11,474 14,159 16,886 18,025 20,522 Dougherty 75,680 43,617 28,565 22,306 20,063 Douglas 16,741 12,173 10,053 9,461 10,477 Early 13,151 17,413 18,679 18,273 18,983 Echols 1,876 2,494 2,964 2,744 3,313 Effingham 10,144 9,133 9,646 10,164 9,985 Elbert 17,835 18,585 19,618 18,485 23,905 Emanuel 17,815 19,789 23,517 24,101 25,862 Evans 6,952 6,653 7,401 7,102 6,594 Fannin 13,620 15,192 14,752 12,969 12,103 Fayette 8,199 7,978 8,170 8,665 11,396 Floyd 69,130 62,899 56,141 48,677 39,841 Forsyth 12,170 11,005 11,322 10,624 11,755 Franklin 13,274 14,446 15,612 15,902 19,957 Fulton 556,326 473,572 392,886 318,587 232,606 Gilmer 8,922 9,963 9,001 7,344 8,406 Glascock 2,672 3,579 4,547 4,388 4,192 Glynn 41,954 29,046 21,920 19,400 19,370 Gordon 19,228 18,922 18,445 16,846 17,736 Grady 18,015 18,928 19,654 19,200 20,306 Greene 11,193 12, 843 13,709 12,616 18,972 Gwinnett 43,541 32,320 29,087 27,853 30,327 Habersham 18,116 16,553 14,771 12,748 10,730 Hall 49,739 40,113 34,822 30,313 26,822 Hancock 9,979 11,052 12,764 13,070 18,357 Haralson 14,543 14,663 14,377 13,263 14,440 Harris 11,167 11,265 11,428 11,140 15,775 Hart 15,229 14,495 15,512 15,174 17,944 Heard 5,333 6,975 8,610 9,102 11,126 Henry 17,619 15,857 15,119 15,924 20,420 Houston 39,154 20,964 11,303 11,280 21,964 Irwin 9,211 11,973 12,936 12,199 12,670 Jackson 18,499 18,997 20,089 21,609 24,654 Jasper 6,135 7,473 8,772 8,594 16,362 Jeff Davis 8,914 9,299 8,841 8,118 7,322 Jefferson 17,468 18,855 20,040 20,727 22,602 Jenkins 9,148 10,264 11,843 12,908 14,328 Johnson 8,048 9,893 12,953 12,681 13,546 Jones 8,468 7,538 8,331 8,992 13,269 Lamar 10,240 10,242 10,091 9,745 Lanier 5,097 5,151 5,632 5,190 Laurens 32,313 33,123 33,606 32,693 39,605 Lee 6,204 6,674 7,837 8,328 10,904 Liberty 14,487 8,444 8,595 8,153 12,707 Lincoln 5,906 6,462 7,042 7,847 9,739 Long 3,874 3,598 4,086 4,180 Lowndes 49,270 35,211 31,860 29,994 26,521 Lumpkin 7,241 6,574 6,223 4,927 5,240 McDuffie 16,627 11,443 10,878 9,014 11,509 McIntosh 6,364 6,008 5,292 5,763 5,119 Macon 13,170 14,213 15,947 16,643 17,667 Madison 11,246 12,238 13,431 14,921 18,803 Marion 5,477 6,521 6,954 6,968 7,604 Meriwether 19,756 21,055 22,055 22,437 26,168 Miller 6,908 9,023 9,998 9,076 9,565 Milton 6,730 6,885 Mitchell 19,652 22,528 23,261 23,620 25,588 Monroe 10,495 10,523 10,749 11,606 20,138 Montgomery 6,284 7,901 9,668 10,020 9,167 Morgan 10,280 11,899 12,713 12,488 20,143 Murray 10,447 10,676 11,137 9,215 9,490 Muscogee 158,623 118,028 75,494 57,558 44,195 Newton 20,999 20,185 18,576 17,290 21,680 Oconee 6,304 7,009 7,576 8,082 11,067 Oglethorpe 7,926 9,958 12,430 12,927 20,287 Paulding 13,101 11,752 12,832 12,327 14,025 Peach 13,846 11,705 10,378 10,268 Pickens 8,903 8,855 9,136 9,687 8,222 Pierce 9,678 11,112 11,800 12,522 11,934 Pike 7,138 8,459 10,375 10,853 21,212 Polk 28,015 30,976 28,467 25,141 20,357 Pulaski 8,204 8,808 9,829 9,005 11,587 Putnam 7,798 7,731 8,514 8,367 15,151 Quitman 2,432 3,015 3,435 3,820 3,417 Rabun 7,456 7,424 7,821 6,331 5,746 Randolph 11,078 13,804 16,609 17,174 16,721 Richmond 135,601 108,876 81,863 72,990 63,692 Rockdale 10,572 8,464 7,724 7,247 9,521 Schley 3,256 4,036 5,033 5,347 5,243 Screven 14,919 18,000 20,353 20,503 23,552 Seminole 6,802 7,904 8,492 7,389 Spalding 25,404 31,045 28,427 23,495 21,908 Stephens 18,391 16,647 12,972 11,740 11,215 Stewart 7,371 9,194 10,603 11,114 12,089 Sumter 24,652 24,208 24,502 26,800 29,640 Talbot 9,127 7,687 8,141 8,458 11,158 Taliaferro 3,370 4,515 6,278 6,172 8,841 Tattnall 15,839 15,939 16,243 15,411 14,502 Taylor 8,311 9,113 10,768 10,617 11,473 Telfair 11,715 13,221 15,145 14,997 15,291 Terrell 12,742 14,314 16,675 18,290 19,601 Thomas 34,319 33,932 31,289 32,612 33,044 Tift 23,587 22,645 18,599 16,068 14,493 Toombs 16,837 17,382 16,952 17,165 13,897 Towns 4,538 4,803 4,925 4,346 3,937 Treutlen 5,874 6,522 7,632 7,488 7,664 Troup 47,189 49,841 43,879 36,752 36,097 Turner 8,439 10,479 10,846 11,196 12,466 Twiggs 7,935 8,308 9,117 8,372 10,407 Union 6,510 7,318 7,680 6,340 6,455 Upson 23,800 25,078 25,064 19,509 14,786 Walker 45,264 38,198 31,024 26,206 23,370 Walton 20,481 20,230 20,777 21,118 24,216 Ware 34,219 30,289 27,929 26,558 28,361 Warren 7,360 8,779 10,236 11,181 11,828 Washington 18,903 21,012 24,230 25,030 28,147 Wayne 17,921 14,248 13,122 12,647 14,381 Webster 3,247 4,081 4,726 5,032 5,342 Wheeler 5,342 6,712 8,535 9,149 9,817 White 6,935 5,951 6,417 6,056 6,105 Whitfield 42,109 34,432 26,105 20,808 16,897 Wilcox 7,905 10,167 12,755 13,439 15,511 Wilkes 10,961 12,388 15,084 15,944 24,210 Wilkinson 9,250 9,781 11,025 10,844 11,376 Worth 16,682 19,357 21,374 21,094 23,863 POPULATION NUMERICALLY LISTED ACCORDING TO 1960 CENSUS Counties Population Echols 1,876 Quitman 2,423 Glascock 2,672 Webster 3,247 Schley 3,256 Taliaferro 3,370 Dawson 3,590 Long 3,874 Towns 4,538 Baker 4,543 Clay 4,551 Lanier 5,097 Charlton 5,313 Heard 5,333 Wheeler 5,342 Marion 5,477 Crawford 5,816 Treutlen 5,874 Brantley 5,891 Lincoln 5,906 Jasper 6,135 Atkinson 6,188 Lee 6,204 Bryan 6,226 Montgomery 6,284 Oconee 6,304 McIntosh 6,364 Banks 6,497 Union 6,510 Clinch 6,545 Candler 6,672 Seminole 6,802 Miller 6,908 White 6,935 Evans 6,952 Talbot 7,127 Pike 7,138 Lumpkin 7,241 Calhoun 7,341 Warren 7,360 Stewart 7,371 Rabun 7,456 Putnam 7,798 Wilcox 7,905 Oglethorpe 7,926 Twiggs 7,935 Johnson 8,048 Fayette 8,199 Pulaski 8,204 Taylor 8,311 Bacon 8,359 Turner 8,439 Jones 8,468 Dade 8,666 Pickens 8,903 Jeff Davis 8,914 Gilmer 8,922 Butts 8,976 Jenkins 9,148 Irwin 9,211 Wilkinson 9,250 Bleckley 9,642 Pierce 9,678 Camden 9,975 Hancock 9,979 Effingham 10,144 Lamar 10,240 Morgan 10,280 Murray 10,447 Monroe 10,495 Rockdale 10,572 Wilkes 10,961 Randolph 11,078 Harris 11,167 Greene 11,193 Madison 11,246 Dooly 11,474 Telfair 11,715 Cook 11,822 Berrien 12,038 Forsyth 12,170 McDuffie 12,627 Terrell 12,742 Chattahoochee 13,011 Paulding 13,101 Early 13,151 Macon 13,170 Appling 13,246 Franklin 13,274 Columbia 13,423 Fannin 13,620 Ben Hill 13,633 Peach 13,846 Barrow 14,485 Liberty 14,487 Haralson 14,543 Screven 14,919 Hart 15,229 Brooks 15,292 Tattnall 15,837 Dodge 16,483 Worth 16,682 Douglas 16,741 Toombs 16,837 Jefferson 17,468 Henry 17,619 Crisp 17,768 Emanuel 17,815 Elbert 17,835 Wayne 17,921 Grady 18,015 Habersham 18,116 Stephens 18,391 Jackson 18,499 Washington 18,903 Gordon 19,228 Mitchell 19,652 Meriwether 19,756 Chattooga 19,954 Walton 20,481 Burke 20,596 Newton 20,999 Catoosa 21,101 Coffee 21,953 Cherokee 23,001 Tift 23,487 Upson 23,800 Bulloch 24,263 Sumter 24,652 Decatur 25,203 Polk 28,015 Bartow 28,267 Coweta 28,893 Laurens 32,313 Colquitt 34,048 Baldwin 34,064 Ware 34,219 Thomas 34,319 Spalding 35,404 Carroll 36,451 Houston 39,154 Glynn 41,954 Whitfield 42,109 Gwinnett 43,541 Walker 45,264 Clarke 45,363 Clayton 46,365 Troup 47,189 Lowndes 49,270 Hall 49,739 Floyd 69,130 Dougherty 75,680 Cobb 114,174 Richmond 135,601 Bibb 141,249 Muscogee 158,623 Chatham 188,299 DeKalb 256,782 Fulton 556,326

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MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF GEORGIA ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES, WITH DISTRICTS AND POST OFFICES FOR THE TERM 1963-1964 Senators District Post Office Brewer, Oby T., Sr. 39th 199 Robin Hood Rd., N.E., Atlanta Broun, Paul C. 46th 520 W. Cloverhurst, Athens Brown, Charlie 34th P.O. Box 30, Atlanta 1 Byrd, Garland T. 17th Reynolds Carlton, Milton A. 21st 534 Kite Rd., Swainsboro Carter, Jimmy 14th Plains Coggin, Frank E. 35th 639 Trust Co. of Ga. Bldg., Atlanta 3 Conway, H. (Mac) McKinley, Jr. 41st Conway Publications, Inc., 2592 Apple Valley Rd., North Atlanta 19 Downing, Frank O. 1st 411 Morel Bldg., Savannah Ellis, S. Tom 44th McDonough Fincher, Jack 51st 60 Muriel St., Canton Fuqua, J. B. 22nd 1001 Reynolds St., Augusta Gayner, John M., III 5th Sunset Blvd., Country Club Park, Brunswick Gillis, Hugh M. 20th Soperton Gordy, A. Perry 15th 1112 - 3rd Ave., Columbus Hall, J. Battle 52nd P.O. Box 1267, Rome Harrison, Harold 48th Bethlehem Heard, R. Shaefer 29th P.O. Box 246, West Point Holloway, A. W. (Al) 12th 1131 Valley Rd., Albany Hunt, William J. 26th 668 Poplar St., Macon Jackson, Harry C. 16th 1718 - 3rd Ave., Columbus Johnson, Ben F. 42nd Emory University Law School, Atlanta 22 Johnson, LeRoy R. 38th 960 Hunter St., S.W., Suite 207, Atlanta 14 Kendrick, Edward S. 32nd Rt. 1, Bells Ferry Rd., Marietta Kidd, Culver 25th Milledgeville Knox, W. A. (Wyck) 24th Thomson Lee, Robert E., Jr. 47th P.O. Box 762, Elberton Loggins, Joseph E. 53rd Summerville MacIntyre, Dan I., III 40th 919 W. Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta 9 Miller, Zell 50th Young Harris Moore, Albert F. 31st 306 S. College St., Cedartown McKinnon, Talmadge 7th RFD 1, Willacoochee McWhorter, W. Hugh 43rd 1788 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E., Atlanta Noble, Roy 19th RFD 3, Vienna Oliver, Clinton 4th P.O. Box 237, Glennville Owens, Erwin 49th Dahlonega Pannell, Charles A. 54th Chatsworth Pelham, Glenn 10th 100 - 3rd Ave., S.W., Cairo Pennington, Brooks, Jr. 45th Crawford St., Madison Phillips, J. Taylor 27th 173 First St., Macon Plunkett, Lamar R. 30th 50 Morris St., Bowdon Rowan, Robert A. (Bobby) 8th Enigma Salome, J. M. (Joe) 36th 344 Kendrick Ave., S.E., Atlanta Scott, Milford A. 23rd 2550 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta Searcey, William A. 2nd 1919 New Mexico St., Savannah Smalley, Robert H., Jr. 28th P.O. Box 116, Griffin Smith, Stanley E., Jr. 18th P.O. Drawer F, 810 Forest Hill Dr., Perry Spinks, Ford B. 9th Rt. 1, Tifton Tribble, Joseph J. 3rd 402 Arlington Rd., Savannah Webb, Julian 11th P.O. Box 277, Donalsonville Wesberry, James P., Jr. 37th 2989 N. Fulton Dr., N.E., Atlanta 5 Yancey, Kyle 33rd Rt. 2, Austell Young, Martin 13th Rt. 2, Rebecca Zorn, William A. 6th P.O. Box 128, 292 E. Cherry St., Jesup

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MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF GEORGIA BY DISTRICTS IN NUMERICAL ORDER AND POST OFFICES FOR THE TERM 1963-1964 District Name Address 1. Frank O. Downing 411 Morel Bldg., Savannah 2. William A. Searcey 1919 New Mexico St., Savannah 3. Joseph J. Tribble 402 Arlington Rd., Savannah 4. Clinton Oliver P. O. Box 237, Glennville 5. John M. Gayner III Sunset Blvd., Country Club Park, Brunswick 6. William A. Zorn P. O. Box 128, 292 E. Cherry St., Jesup 7. Talmadge McKinnon RFD 1, Willacoochee 8. Robert A. (Bobby) Rowan Enigma 9. Ford B. Spinks Rt. 1, Tifton 10. Glenn Pelham 100 - 3rd Ave., S.W., Cairo 11. Julian Webb P. O. Box 277, Donalsonville 12. A. W. (Al) Holloway 1131 Valley Rd., Albany 13. Martin Young Rt. 2, Rebecca 14. Jimmy Carter Plains 15. A. Perry Gordy 1112 - 3rd Ave., Columbus 16. Harry C. Jackson 1718 - 3rd Ave., Columbus 17. Garland T. Byrd Reynolds 18. Stanley E. Smith, Jr. P. O. Drawer F, 810 Forest Hill Dr., Perry 19. Roy Noble RFD 3, Vienna 20. Hugh M. Gillis Soperton 21. Milton A. Carlton 534 Kite Rd., Swainsboro 22. J. B. Fuqua 1001 Reynolds St., Augusta 23. Milford A. Scott 2550 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta 24. W. A. (Wyck) Knox Thomson 25. Culver Kidd Milledgeville 26. William J. Hunt 668 Poplar St., Macon 27. J. Taylor Phillips 173 First St., Macon 28. Robert H. Smalley, Jr. P. O. Box 116, Griffin 29. R. Shaefer Heard P. O. Box 246, West Point 30. Lamar R. Plunkett 50 Morris St., Bowdon 31. Albert F. Moore 306 S. College St., Cedartown 32. Edward S. Kendrick Rt. 1, Bells Ferry Rd., Marietta 33. Kyle Yancey Rt. 2, Austell 34. Charlie Brown P. O. Box 30, Atlanta 1 35. Frank E. Coggin 639 Trust Co. of Ga. Bldg., Atlanta 3 36. J. M. (Joe) Salome 344 Kendrick Ave., S.E., Atlanta 37. James P. Wesberry, Jr. 2989 N. Fulton Dr., N.E., Atlanta 5 38. LeRoy R. Johnson 960 Hunter St., S.W., Suite 207, Atlanta 14 39. Oby T. Brewer, Sr. 199 Robin Hood Road, N.E., Atlanta 40. Dan I. MacIntyre, III 919 W. Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta 9 41. H. (Mac) McKinley Conway, Jr. 2592 Apple Valley Rd., North Atlanta 19 42. Ben F. Johnson Emory University Law School, Atlanta 22 43. W. Hugh McWhorter 1788 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E., Atlanta 44. S. Tom Ellis McDonough 45. Brooks Pennington, Jr. Crawford St., Madison 46. Paul C. Broun 520 W. Cloverhurst, Athens 47. Robert E. Lee, Jr. P. O. Box 762, Elberton 48. Harold Harrison Bethlehem 49. Erwin Owens Dahlonega 50. Zell Miller Young Harris 51. Jack Fincher 60 Muriel St., Canton 52. J. Battle Hall P. O. Box 1267, Rome 53. Joseph E. Loggins Summerville 54. Charles A. Pannell Chatsworth

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MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES, WITH COUNTIES AND POST OFFICES, FOR THE TERM 1963 - 1964 Representative County Post Office Abney, Billy Shaw Walker P.O. Box 607, LaFayette Acree, Dr. John W. Towns Box 225, Hiawassee Allen, Henry Banks Tift 414 W. 14th St., Tifton Anderson, John H., Jr. Pulaski Anderson Rd., Hawkinsville Andrews, J. A. (Jim) Stephens 108 E. Doyle St., Toccoa Arnsdorff, B. Frank Effingham Springfield Bagby, George Talmadge Paulding RFD #2, Dallas Ballard, W. D. (Donald) (Post #1) Newton Oxford Barber, Mac Jackson Commerce Baughman, Leon Hodges Early Cedar Springs Bedgood, W. Randall, Jr. Clarke 375 W. View Dr., Athens Bell, John C. Richmond 3407 Kamel Cr., Augusta Black, J. Lucius Webster Preston Blair, William E. Sumter 22 Laudig Ln., Americus Blalock, D. B. Coweta 40 Nimmons St., Newnan Blalock, Edgar Clayton Jonesboro Bolton, Arthur K. Spalding Box 602, Griffin Bowen, A'Delbert (Dell) Randolph 512 Court St., Cuthbert Bowen, Ralph W. Dawson Dawsonville Bowen, Ross P. Toombs Rt. 1, Lyons Brackin, J. O. Seminole Rt. 1, Iron City Branch, Warren Frank Tift Box 287, Tifton Brantley, Hines L. Candler Metter Brooks, George B. Oglethorpe Crawford Brooks, Wilson Fulton 413 Grant Bldg., Atlanta Brown, M. Parks Hart Box 37, Hartwell Busbee, George D. Dougherty 204 N. Monroe St., Albany Bynum, Knox Rabun Clayton Byrd, J. T. Walton Rt. 3, Loganville Caldwell, Johnnie L. Upson Thomaston Carr, Tom C. Washington Smith St., Sandersville Causby, Troy Gordon Box 610, Calhoun Chance, Homer L. Twiggs Danville Chandler, Philip M. (Post #2) Baldwin P.O. Box 806, 500 N. Tattnall St. Milledgeville Clark, Joe T. (Seat #1) Catoosa Ringgold Clarke, Harold G. Monroe Forsyth Coker, Grady Newton, M.D. (Post #1) Cherokee Canton Coker, Roy N. Turner Box 184, Sycamore Conger, J. Willis Decatur 940 Pine St., Bainbridge Conner, James L. (Jimmy) Jeff Davis Hazlehurst Crummey, Cecil D., Dec'd 2-20-63 Wilcox Rochelle Cullens, J. R. Bartow P.O. Box 326, 18 S. Erwin St., Cartersville Davis, Truitt Heard Box 153, Franklin Dean, Nathan D. Polk 4009-3rd Ave., Rockmart Deen, H. Dorsey Bacon Rt. 4, Alma DeVane, Marvin E. Schley Ellaville Dicus, Harry Muscogee Columbus Bank and Trust Co. Bldg., Columbus Dixon, Harry D. (Post #2) Ware 1303 Coral Rd., Waycross Dorminy, A. Brad C., Jr. Ben Hill 701 W. Central Ave., Fitzgerald Duncan, A. C. Fannin Box 356, McCaysville Duncan, J. Ebb Carroll W. Club Dr., Carrollton Echols, Talmage B. Upson P.O. Box 349, Thomaston Etheridge, Jack Fulton 1026 Fulton Federal Bldg., Atlanta Fleming, William M., Jr. Richmond #3 Johnson Bldg., Augusta Flournoy, Robert E., Jr. (Bracket #3) Cobb Blair Bldg., Marietta Floyd, James H. Chattooga 11 Sunset Ln., Trion Flynt, Wales T. Taliaferro Crawfordville Fowler, Alpha A., Jr. Douglas Douglasville Fowler, J. Wyman Treutlen Box 203, Soperton Fulford, Ed Terrell Cinderella Ln., Dawson Funk, Arthur J. Chatham 7 Grimball River Rd., Savannah Gibbons, W. J. Lowndes 1206 Westwood Dr., Valdosta Greene, William B. Bartow 113 Luckie St., Cartersville Griffin, R. A. Cheney Decatur 1001 College St., Bainbridge Groover, Denmark, Jr. Bibb P.O. Box 1353, Macon Hale, Maddox J. Dade Trenton Hall, H. Goodwin Lee Rt. 2, Leesburg Harrell, A. Hewlette Fayette P.O. Box 314, Fayetteville Harrington, J. Floyd (Post #1) Baldwin Milledgeville Harris, J. Robin DeKalb 250 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur Henderson, Waldo Atkinson RFD 2, Lakeland Herndon, Curtis C. Appling Box 61, Surrency Hill, Render Meriwether Greenville Horton, N. Dudley, Jr. Putnam Eatonton House, Mitchel P., Jr. Bibb 305 Persons Bldg., Macon Houston, Francis Pierce Blackshear Hull, James M., Jr. Richmond Southern Finance Bldg., Augusta Hurst, Joe J. Quitman Georgetown Isenberg, Joe Glynn 4226-9th St., St. Simon Island Johnson, Dr. A. S., Sr. Elbert 302 Heard St., Elberton Johnson, Bobby W. Warren P.O. Box 122, Warrenton Jones, Charles M. Liberty 206 E. Court St., Hinesville Jones, David Campbell Worth P.O. Box 90, Sylvester Jones, Fred C., Jr. Lumpkin Dahlonega Jones, Milton Muscogee 3438 Sue Mack Dr., Columbus Jordan, J. E. (Red) (Post #2) Floyd #1 Forest Lane, Rome Jordan, W. Harvey Calhoun Leary Keadle, Haygood Lamar 414 Spencer St., Barnesville Kelly, Roy R. Jasper Monticello Keyton, James W. Thomas 137 Woodland Dr., Thomasville Killian, William R. Glynn 1221 Pine Ave., Brunswick King, Joe N. Chattahoochee P.O. Box 186, Cusseta Kirkland, H. E. Tattnall Rt. 1, Box 2, Glennville Knight, D. W. (Bill), Jr. Laurens Dexter Knight, W. D. (Jack) Berrien P.O. Box 647, Nashville Laite, William E., Jr. Bibb 2948 Crestline Dr., Macon Lambert, E. Roy Morgan 104 Washington St., Madison Lane, W. Jones Bulloch Statesboro Lee, Grover B. Clinch DuPont Lee, Wm. J. (Bill) Clayton RFD #1, Forest Park Lee, William S. (Billy) Dougherty 1215 Baker Ave., Albany Leonard, Gerald H. Murray Box 291, Chatsworth Lewis, E. Brooks Wilkinson P.O. Box 296, Gordon Lindsey, William R. Wilkes P. O. Box 337, Washington Logan, B. C., Sr. Gilmer Ellijay Lokey, Leonard N. McDuffie P.O. Box 167, 902 Church St., Thomson Lowrey, Sidney (Post #1) Floyd Rt. 7, Rome Mackay, James A. DeKalb 608-10 Decatur Federal Bldg., Decatur Matthews, Chappelle Clarke 116 Shackelford Bldg., Athens Matthews, Dorsey R. Colquitt Moultrie McClelland, Ralph Fulton 1303 1st Nat. Bank Bldg., Atlanta McCracken, J. Roy Jefferson Avera McDonald, Thomas James, Jr. White P.O. Box 204, Cleveland McGarity, Edward E. Henry P.O. Box 249, McDonough McKemie, Henry G. Clay Coleman Meeks, William T. Union P.O. Box 96, Blairsville Melton, Quimby, Jr. Spalding Rt. 3, Box 411, Griffin Milford, C. Patrick Franklin Carnesville Milhollin, Henry R. (Post #2) Coffee Rt. 2, Douglas Mitchell, Thomas M. (Seat #1) Whitfield 1500 Underwood St., Dalton Mixon, Harry Irwin 1st State Bank Bldg., Ocilla Moate, Marvin E. Hancock 608 Rabun, Sparta Moore, John Harvey Polk 503 N. Cave Spring St., Cedartown Morgan, Handsel Gwinnett Buford Morgan, Jack H. (Post #2) Newton Rt. 4, Covington Mullis, J. R. (Jim) Bleckley 204 Cherry St., Cochran Murphy, Thomas B. Haralson 114 Sharp St., Bremen Nessmith, Paul E., Sr. Bulloch Rt. 4, Statesboro Newton, A. Sid Jenkins RFD #4, Millen Newton, David L. Colquitt Rt. 2, Norman Park Odom, Colquitt H. Dougherty 706 - 3rd Ave., Albany Overby, Howard T. (Seat #2) Hall 1173 Riverside Dr., Gainesville Pafford, Robert C. Lanier Box 413, Lakeland Paris, James W. Barrow 306 W. Wright St., Winder Parker, H. Walstein Screven Sylvania Partridge, Henry F. Lincoln Rt. 2, Box 20, Lincolnton Payton, Henry N. Coweta P.O. Box 554, Newnan Perry, Eldridge W. Marion Buena Vista Perry, G. Ed, Dec'd 4-1-63 Evans Claxton Peterson, David C. Houston Kathleen Phillips, G. S. Columbia Harlem Pickard, Mac Muscogee Box 1657, 1701 Crest Drive, Columbus Ponsell, W. K. (Post #1) Ware Rt. 1, Waycross Poole, Will Pickens Jasper Pope, Marion T., Jr. (Post #2) Cherokee P.O. Box 589, Canton Poss, Edwin C. Madison Rt. 1, Hull Rainey, Howard Crisp 201 - 8th St., S. Cordele Raulerson, Louis T. Echols Haylow Reaves, Henry L. Brooks Rt. 2, Quitman Rhodes, J. R. (Jimmy), Jr. Baker Newton Richardson, Willis J. (Dick), Jr. Chatham P.O. Box 2194, 31 W. Congress St., Savannah Roberts, Corbin Carlton Jones Gray Rodgers, H. Ben Charlton Folkston Roper, Allen P. Greene Greensboro Rowland, Emory L. Johnson Wrightsville Russell, Henry P., Jr. Thomas Rt. 1, Boston Rutland, Guy W., Jr. DeKalb P.O. Box 187, Decatur Sangster, Thomas I., Res. 4-1-63 Dooly Vienna Scarborough, John C., Jr. Crawford Roberta Sewell, J. W. Sumter Plains Shaw, J. Tyron, Res. 3-18-63 Long Ludowici Shea, Bart E. Chatham 920 Realty Bldg., Savannah Shuman, Jack W. Bryan Box 158, Pembroke Simmons, J. Grover Banks Rt. 1, Baldwin Simpson, Mackie Wheeler Glenwood Sinclair, J. Paul Macon Montezuma Singer, Sam S. Stewart Lumpkin Smith, A. C. Forsyth Rt. 3, Cumming Smith, E. B., Jr. Telfair McRae Smith, Geo. L., II Emanuel Swainsboro Smith, George T. Grady P.O. Box 156, Cairo Smith, Richard Russell Habersham P.O. Box 33, Clarkesville Smith, Virgil T. (Seat #2) Whitfield Cochran Dr., Dalton Snow, Wayne, Jr. Walker Rt. 2, Chickamauga Spikes, Harry R. Troup 110 College Ave., LaGrange Stalnaker, Paul Houston 112 Pattie Dr., Warner Robins Steis, William Burton Harris Hamilton Story, Earl P. Gwinnett Lawrenceville Stuckey, W. S. Dodge Box 301, Eastman Tabb, Buck Miller 122 Main St., Colquitt Teague, E. W. (Bill) (Bracket #1) Cobb 1000 Bouldercrest Dr., Marietta Todd, W. G. Glascock Gibson Towson, William Malcolm Laurens P.O. Box 685, Morris Office Bldg., Dublin Tucker, Joe B. (Seat #2) Catoosa Ringgold Tucker, Memory King Burke Box 54, Waynesboro Twitty, Frank S. Mitchell Camilla Underwood, Joe C. Montgomery Mt. Vernon Underwood, Ralph R. Taylor P.O. Box 279, Butler Vaughn, Clarence R., Jr. Rockdale Conyers Waldrop, Hayne, Res. 3-16-63 Carroll P.O. Box 253, Villa Rica Walker, Fred H. Lowndes 2117 Jerry Jones Drive, Valdosta Ware, J. Crawford Troup 2 S. Highway, Hogansville Warren, James E. Wayne Rt. 3, Box 296, Jesup Watson, Caleb Powers Pike P.O. Box 485, Molena Watts, Jesse C. Talbot Talbotton Wells, D. Warner Peach Fort Valley Wells, Hubert H. Oconee Watkinsville Wells, J. Nolan, Dec'd 3-31-63 Camden Kingsland White, Daniel H. McIntosh P.O. Box 475, Darien Wilkes, Wilson B. Cook 105 Bearcreek Rd., Adel Williams, George J. (Post #1) Coffee Box 134, Axson Williams, W. M. (Bill) (Seat #1) Hall 630 Brenau Ln., Gainesville Wilson, Hoke S. Brantley Nahunta Wilson, Joe Mack (Bracket #2) Cobb 306 Northcutt St., Marietta Woodward, Bailey Butts Box 11, Jackson

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MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY COUNTIES AND POST OFFICES FOR THE TERM 1963-1964 County Representative Post Office Appling Curtis C. Herndon Box 61, Surrency Atkinson Waldo Henderson RFD 2, Lakeland Bacon H. Dorsey Deen Rt. 4, Alma Baker J. R. (Jimmy) Rhodes, Jr. Newton Baldwin J. Floyd Harrington (Post #1) Milledgeville Philip M. Chandler (Post #2) P.O. Box 806, 500 N. Tattnall St., Milledgeville Banks J. Grover Simmons Rt. 1, Baldwin Barrow James W. Paris 306 W. Wright St., Winder Bartow J. R. Cullens P.O. Box 326, 18 S. Erwin St., Cartersville William B. Greene 113 Luckie St., Cartersville Ben Hill A. Brad C. Dorminy, Jr. 701 W. Central Ave., Fitzgerald Berrien W. D. (Jack) Knight P.O. Box 647, Nashville Bibb Denmark Groover, Jr. P.O. Box 1353, Macon Mitchel P. House, Jr. Suite 305, Persons Bldg., Macon William E. Laite, Jr. 2948 Crestline Dr., Macon Bleckley J. R. (Jim) Mullis 204 Cherry St., Cochran Brantley Hoke S. Wilson Nahunta Brooks Henry L. Reaves Rt. 2, Quitman Bryan Jack W. Shuman Box 158, Pembroke Bulloch W. Jones Lane Statesboro Paul E. Nessmith, Sr. Rt. 4, Statesboro Burke Memory King Tucker Box 54, Waynesboro Butts Bailey Woodward Box 11, Jackson Calhoun W. Harvey Jordan Leary Camden J. Nolan Wells Deceased 3-31-63 Kingsland Candler Hines L. Brantley Metter Carroll J. Ebb Duncan W. Club Dr., Carrollton Hayne Waldrop, Res. 3-16-63 P.O. Box 253, Villa Rica Catoosa Joe T. Clark (Seat #1) Ringgold Joe B. Tucker (Seat #2) Ringgold Charlton H. Ben Rodgers Folkston Chatham Arthur J. Funk 7 Grimball River Rd., Savannah Willis J. (Dick) Richardson, Jr. P.O. Box 2194, 31 W. Congress St., Savannah Bart E. Shea 920 Realty Bldg., Savannah Chattahoochee Joe N. King P.O. Box 186, Cusseta Chattooga James H. Floyd 11 Sunset Ln., Trion Cherokee Grady Newton Coker, M.D. (Post #1) Canton Marion T. Pope, Jr. (Post #2) P.O. Box 589, Canton Clarke W. Randall Bedgood, Jr. 375 W. View Dr., Athens Chappelle Matthews 116 Shackelford Bldg., Athens Clay Henry G. McKemie Coleman Clayton Edgar Blalock Jonesboro Wm. J. (Bill) Lee RFD #1, Forest Park Clinch Grover B. Lee DuPont Cobb E. W. (Bill) Teague (Bracket #1) 1000 Bouldercrest Dr., Marietta Joe Mack Wilson (Bracket #2) 306 Northcutt St., Marietta Robert E. Flournoy (Bracket #3) Blair Bldg., Marietta Coffee George J. Williams (Post #1) Box 134, Axson Henry R. Milhollin (Post #2) Rt. 2, Douglas Colquitt Dorsey R. Matthews Moultrie David L. Newton Rt. 2, Norman Park Columbia G. S. Phillips Harlem Cook Wilson B. Wilkes 105 Bearcreek Rd., Adel Coweta Henry N. Payton P.O. Box 554, Newnan D. B. Blalock Newnan Crawford John C. Scarborough, Jr. Roberta Crisp Howard Rainey 201-8th St., South, Cordele Dade Maddox J. Hale Trenton Dawson Ralph W. Bowen Dawsonville Decatur J. Willis Conger 940 Pine St., Bainbridge R. A. Cheney Griffin 1001 College St., Bainbridge DeKalb James A. Mackay 608-10 Decatur Fed. Bldg., Decatur Guy W. Rutland, Jr. P.O. Box 187, Decatur J. Robin Harris 250 Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur Dodge W. S. Stuckey Box 301, Eastman Dooly Thomas I. Sangster, Res. 4-1-63 Vienna Dougherty George D. Busbee 204 N. Monroe St., Albany Colquitt H. Odom 706-3rd Ave., Albany William S. (Billy) Lee 1215 Baker Ave., Albany Douglas Alpha A. Fowler, Jr. Douglasville Early Leon Hodges Baughman Cedar Springs Echols Louis T. Raulerson Haylow Effingham B. Frank Arnsdorff Springfield Elbert Dr. A. S. Johnson, Sr. 302 Heard St., Elberton Emanuel Geo. L. Smith II Swainsboro Evans G. Ed Perry, Dec'd 4-1-63 Claxton Fannin A. C. Duncan Box 356, McCaysville Fayette A. Hewlette Harrell P.O. Box 314, Fayetteville Floyd Sidney Lowrey (Post #1) Rt. 7, Rome J. E. (Red) Jordan (Post #2) #1 Forest Ln., Rome Forsyth A. C. Smith Rt. 3, Cumming Franklin C. Patrick Milford Carnesville Fulton Wilson Brooks 413 Grant Bldg., Atlanta Jack Etheridge 1026 Fulton Federal Bldg., Atlanta Ralph McClelland 1303 1st Nat. Bank Bldg., Atlanta Gilmer B. C. Logan, Sr. Ellijay Glascock W. G. Todd Gibson Glynn William R. Killian 1221 Pine Ave., Brunswick Joe Isenberg 4226-9th St., St. Simon Island Gordon Troy Causby Box 610, Calhoun Grady George T. Smith P.O. Box 156, Cairo Greene Allen P. Roper Greensboro Gwinnett Handsel Morgan Buford Earl P. Story Lawrenceville Habersham Richard Russell Smith P.O. Box 33, Clarkesville Hall W. M. (Bill) Williams (Seat #1) 630 Brenau Ln., Gainesville Howard T. Overby (Seat #2) 1173 Riverside Dr., Gainesville Hancock Marvin E. Moate 608 Rabun, Sparta Haralson Thomas B. Murphy 114 Sharp St., Bremen Harris William Burton Steis Hamilton Hart M. Parks Brown Box 307, Hartwell Heard Truitt Davis Box 153, Franklin Henry Edward E. McGarity P.O. Box 249, McDonough Houston David C. Peterson Kathleen Paul Stalnaker 112 Pattie Dr., Warner Robins Irwin Harry Mixon 1st State Bank Bldg., Ocilla Jackson Mac Barber Commerce Jasper Roy R. Kelly Monticello Jeff Davis James L. (Jimmy) Conner Hazlehurst Jefferson J. Roy McCracken Avera Jenkins A. Sid Newton RFD #4, Millen Johnson Emory L. Rowland Wrightsville Jones Corbin Carlton Roberts Gray Lamar Haygood Keadle 414 Spencer St., Barnesville Lanier Robert C. Pafford Box 413, Lakeland Laurens D. W. (Bill) Knight, Jr. Dexter William Malcolm Towson P.O. Box 685, Dublin Lee H. Goodwin Hall Rt. 2, Leesburg Liberty Charles M. Jones 206 E. Court St., Hinesville Lincoln Henry F. Partridge Rt. 2, Box 20, Lincolnton Long J. Tyron Shaw, Res.3-18-63 Ludowici Lowndes W. J. Gibbons 1206 Westwood Dr., Valdosta Fred H. Walker 2117 Jerry Jones Dr., Valdosta Lumpkin Fred C. Jones, Jr. Dahlonega Macon J. Paul Sinclair Montezuma Madison Edwin C. Poss Rt. 1, Hull Marion Eldridge W. Perry Buena Vista McDuffie Leonard N. Lokey P.O. Box 167, 902 Church St., Thomson McIntosh Daniel H. White P.O. Box 475, Darien Meriwether Render Hill Greenville Miller Buck Tabb 122 Main St., Colquitt Mitchell Frank S. Twitty Camilla Monroe Harold G. Clarke Forsyth Montgomery Joe C. Underwood Mt. Vernon Morgan E. Roy Lambert 104 Washington St., Madison Murray Gerald H. Leonard Box 291, Chatsworth Muscogee Harry Dicus Columbus Bank Tr. Co. Bldg., Columbus Milton Jones 3438 Sue Mack Dr., Columbus Mac Pickard Box 1657, 1701 Crest Dr., Columbus Newton W. D. (Donald) Ballard (Post #1) Oxford Jack H. Morgan (Post #2) Rt. 4, Covington Oconee Hubert H. Wells Watkinsville Oglethorpe George B. Brooks Crawford Paulding George Talmadge Bagby RFD #2, Dallas Peach D. Warner Wells Fort Valley Pickens Will Poole Jasper Pierce Francis Houston Blackshear Pike Caleb Powers Watson Box 485, Molena Polk Nathan D. Dean 4009 - 3rd Ave., Rockmart John Harvey Moore 503 N. Cave Spring St., Cedartown Pulaski John H. Anderson, Jr. Anderson Rd., Hawkinsville Putnam N. Dudley Horton, Jr. Eatonton Quitman Joe J. Hurst Georgetown Rabun Knox Bynum Clayton Randolph A'Delbert (Dell) Bowen 512 Court St., Cuthbert Richmond William M. Fleming, Jr. #3 Johnson Bldg., Augusta James M. Hull, Jr. Southern Finance Bldg., Augusta John C. Bell 3407 Kamel Cir., Augusta Rockdale Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Conyers Schley Marvin E. DeVane Ellaville Screven H. Walstein Parker Sylvania Seminole J. O. Brackin Rt. 1, Iron City Spalding Arthur K. Bolton Box 602, Griffin Quimby Melton, Jr. Rt. 3, Box 411, Griffin Stephens J. A. (Jim) Andrews 108 E. Doyle St., Toccoa Stewart Sam S. Singer Lumpkin Sumter William E. Blair 22 Laudig Lane, Americus J. W. Sewell Plains Talbot Jesse C. Watts Talbotton Taliaferro Wales T. Flynt Crawfordville Tattnall H. E. Kirkland Rt. 1, Box 2, Glennville Taylor Ralph R. Underwood P.O. Box 279, Butler Telfair E. B. Smith, Jr. McRae Terrell Ed Fulford Cinderella Lane, Dawson Thomas James W. Keyton 137 Woodland Dr., Thomasville Henry P. Russell, Jr. Rt. 1, Boston Tift Henry Banks Allen 414 W. 14th St., Tifton Warren Frank Branch Box 287, Tifton Toombs Ross P. Bowen Rt. 1, Lyons Towns Dr. John W. Acree Box 225, Hiawassee Treutlen J. Wyman Fowler Box 203, Soperton Troup Harry R. Spikes 110 College Ave., LaGrange J. Crawford Ware 2 S. Highway Hogansville Turner Roy N. Coker Box 184, Sycamore Twiggs Homer L. Chance Danville Union William T. Meeks P.O. Box 96, Blairsville Upson Johnnie L. Caldwell Thomaston Talmage B. Echols P.O. Box 349, Thomaston Walker Billy Shaw Abney P.O. Box 607, LaFayette Wayne Snow, Jr. Rt. 2, Chickamauga Walton J. T. Byrd Rt. 3, Loganville Ware W. K. Ponsell (Post #1) Rt. 1, Waycross Harry D. Dixon (Post #2) 1303 Coral Rd., Waycross Warren Bobby W. Johnson P.O. Box 122, Warrenton Washington Tom C. Carr Smith St., Sandersville Wayne James E. Warren Rt. 3, Box 296, Jesup Webster J. Lucius Black Preston Wheeler Mackie Simpson Glenwood White Thomas James McDonald, Jr. P.O. Box 204, Cleveland Whitfield Thomas M. Mitchell (Seat #1) 1500 Underwood St., Dalton Virgil T. Smith (Seat #2) Cochran Dr., Dalton Wilcox Cecil D. Crummey, Dec'd 2-20-63 Rochelle Wilkes William R. Lindsey P.O. Box 337, Washington Wilkinson E. Brooks Lewis P.O. Box 296, Gordon Worth David Campbell Jones P.O. Box 90, Sylvester

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RESULTS OF REFERENDUM ELECTIONS STATUS OF REFERENDUM ELECTIONS FOR YEARS 1953-1962 AS OF MAY, 1963 Georgia Laws Referendums Proposed Status Unknown Not Held Final Result 1953 (Jan.-Feb.) 14 1 2 11 1953 (Nov.-Dec.) 21 4 17 1955 17 1 1 15 1956 39 4 1 34 1957 24 1 23 1958 46 3 2 41 1959 35 1 34 1960 47 7 1 39 1961 27 1 26 1962 38 3 1 34 TOTAL 308 23 11 274

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REFERENDUM ELECTIONS 1953-1960 The Act, approved March 4, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. sess., page 523), provides that the results of all referendum elections which are provided for by any local or special law enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia shall immediately be certified, by the authority holding such election, to the Secretary of State. In addition thereto, the citation of the Act involved and the purpose of such election shall be sent to the Secretary of State at the same time. Georgia Laws 1953, January-February session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Carroll 3012 Town Mt. Zion 3-21-53 For55 Agn30 Chatham 2538 Taxation Not held DeKalb 3249 County Commissioners 5-13-53 For4445 Agn8483 Franklin 3030 County Commissioners 11-2-54 For1152 Agn565 Gilmer 3103 City of Ellijay 6-1-53 For69 Agn151 Gilmer 588 City of Ellijay 6-1-53 For69 Agn151 Gwinnett 3187 City of Lawrenceville 6-27-53 For55 Agn61 Irwin 2495 Tax Commissioner 11-2-54 For568 Agn694 Mitchell 2577 City Treasurer of Camilla Not held Murray 2458 Town of Spring Place 5-19-53 For36 Agn48 Murray 2340 City of Chatsworth Status unknown Murray 2444 Tax Commissioner 4-21-53 For553 Agn261 Troup 2276 City of West Point 4-1-53 For250 Agn112 Whitfield 2128 City Court of Dalton 3-26-53 For210 Agn2613

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Georgia Laws 1953, November-December session : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Burke 2049 County Commissioners 9-8-54 For1833 Agn648 Cherokee 2668 Certain county officers on salary basis 11-2-54 For913 Agn674 Clayton 2855 City of Forest Park Status unknown Clayton 2029 City of Lake Tara 12-9-53 For64 Agn229 Clayton 2064 City of Lake Tara Status unknown Coweta 2040 City of Newnan 2-6-54 For1406 Agn603 Crisp 2407 City of Cordele 10-5-54 City vote : For202; Agn132 County vote : For23; Agn252 Decatur 2197 City of West Bainbridge 1-11-54 For200 Agn527 DeKalb 2578 City of Decatur 10-21-54 For466 Agn827 Early 2282 City of Blakely 4-19-54 For45 Agn82 Elbert 2987 City of Elberton 3-23-54 For958 Agn248 Forsyth 2674 County indebtedness for building purposes Status unknown Greene 2455 County Commissioners 3-23-54 For1637 Agn1807 Habersham 2745 City of Clarkesville 2-16-54 For154 Agn164 McDuffie 2584 City of Thomson 3-12-54 For253 Agn290 Miller 2814 City Court of Miller County 9-8-54 Status unknown Richmond 2610 City of Augusta Status unknown Richmond 2476 City of Augusta 11-17-54 For259 Agn189 Sumter 2972 Tax Millage 1-12-54 For382 Agn431 Troup 2858 City of West Point 1-27-54 City vote : For140; Agn6 Outside city vote : For64; Agn53 Twiggs 2570 County Commissioners 11-2-54 For161 Agn626 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections. Georgia Laws, 1955 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 2830 County Commissioners 4-20-55* For1079 *Special election held May 31, 1955 and 2 additional members elected. Agn716 Clarke 3057 Merger city and county school systems 5-4-55 For1124 Agn564 Clayton 2781 City of Morrow 4-16-55 For75 Agn30 Clayton and Fulton 2884 City of College Park 5-14-55 For46 Agn13 DeKalb 2806 Form of government 5-18-55 (1) Single Com. For750 Multiple Com. For5013 (2) Co. Exec. For2728 Co. Manager For2733 Elbert 2117 City Court of Elberton 3-7-56 For4471 Agn522 Fulton 2650 City of Hapeville Status unknown Gwinnett 3163 City of Lawrenceville 3-19-55 For25 Agn89 Hall 3040 Tax Commissioner 11-28-55 For2163 Agn775 Hall 2627 Certain county officers on salary basis 11-28-55 For2144 Agn826 Houston 2093 City of Warner Robins 4-5-55 For234 Agn547 Jackson 2853 City of Commerce Not held Laurens 2620 City of Dublin 5-10-55 For582 Agn1327 Lumpkin 2892 County Commissioners 4-13-55 For337 Agn109 Rockdale 2428 Certain county officers on salary basis 4-16-55 For610 Agn877 Tift 2344 City of Tifton 4-27-55 For764 Agn270 Wayne 2858 City of Jesup 4-27-55 For383 Agn206 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections.

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Georgia Laws, 1956 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Baldwin 2725 County Commissioners 4-3-56 For1394 Agn1385 Baldwin (1 of 2) 2865 City of Milledgeville 7-18-56 For107 Agn58 Baldwin (1 of 2) 2865 City of Milledgeville 10-15-56 For463 Agn243 Baldwin 3003 City of Milledgeville 7-18-56 For12 Agn51 Banks 2056 Supplemental salary for Sheriff 3-14-56 For1054 Agn1378 Barrow 3100 City of Winder 5-4-56 For13 Agn103 Carroll 2797 Judge, City Court of Carrollton 11-6-56 For1305 Agn2344 Carroll 2877 Police court of Whitesburg Status unknown Chattooga 2899 County Commissioner 9-12-56 For2142 Agn1167 Clayton (1 of 2) 2040 City Manager, City of Forest Park Status unknown Clayton (1 of 2) 2040 City of Forest Park Status unknown Clayton 2518 City of Mountain View 3-24-56 For341 Agn44 Clayton 2744 City of College Park 4-28-56 For28 Agn22 Colquitt 2399 Certain county officers on salary basis 2-28-56 For3864 Agn2411 Colquitt 2403 Tax Commissioner 2-28-56 For3939 Agn2540 Colquitt 2830 City of Moultrie 10-1-56 * * West Moultrie Area: For1986; Agn169 [UNK] City vote : Colonial Heights Area: For2002; Agn159 Crestwood Gardens Area: For2005; Agn167 East Moultrie Area: For2004; Agn165 Tifton Highway Area: For1989; Agn173 Sylvester Drive Area: For1976; Agn175 Area 1-West Moultrie Area: For99; Agn57 [UNK] Area vote : Area 2Colonial Heights Area: For145; Agn83 Area 3-Crestwood Gardens Area: For27; Agn87 Area 4-East Moultrie Area: For41; Agn147 Area 5-Tifton Highway Area: For29; Agn107 Area 6-Sylvester Drive Area: For78; Agn144 DeKalb 2932 City Court of Decatur 5-16-56 For12,520 Agn5,846 DeKalb (1 of 2) 3237 Multiple commission form of government 5-16-56 For18,393 Agn2,001 DeKalb (1 of 2) 3237 Commission Chairman 5-16-56 For: (a)4,743 For: (b)15,300 Fayette 2022 Tax Commissioner 2-25-56 For292 Agn37 Glascock 3507 Traveling expenses for Sheriff 3-14-56 For498 Agn227 Gwinnett 2502 Tax Commissioner 11-6-56 For3,383 Agn1,641 Hall 3166 City of Lula 3-27-56 Belton vote : For64; Agn2 Lula vote : For35; Agn3 Houston 2510 City of Warner Robins 5-8-56 For215 Agn30 Jackson 2887 City Court of Jefferson 9-12-56 For972 Agn1556 Laurens 3267 City of Dublin Not held Miller 2799 Voting machines 9-12-56 For231 Agn580 Murray 3476 Chatsworth 8-25-56 For77 Agn109 Muscogee 2386 City of Columbus 9-12-56 City vote : For6179; Agn2356 Outside city vote : For516; Agn2070 Newton 2507 City of Covington 5-1-56 For109 Agn90 Richmond 2406 Sale of Allen ParkCity of Augusta 4-18-56 For7769 Agn3734 Spalding 2412 City of Griffin 4-17-56 City vote : For948; Agn595 Affected area For365; Agn400 Thomas 3159 Certain county officers on salary basis 4-24-56 For902 Agn939 Thomas 3510 Tax Commissioner 4-24-56 For876 Agn957 Troup 2827 City of Hogansville 7-18-56 City vote : For216; Agn117 Outside city vote : For41; Agn159 Troup 3078 City of Hogansville 7-18-56 For257 Agn276 Troup 3423 City of North West Point 4-25-56 For34 Agn111 Walker 2995 Town of Linwood Status unknown Whitfield 2093 City of Dalton 3-15-56 For985 Agn1831 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections. Georgia Laws, 1957 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 2048 City of Cartersville 3-12-57 For1010 Agn314 Bulloch 2877 City of Statesboro 7-26-57 Area 1 : For312; Agn14 Area 2 : For312; Agn14 Area 3 : For313; Agn13 Chatham 2003 City of Port Wentworth 3-20-57 For422 Agn128 Clarke 2033 City of AthensMayor and City Council 2-27-57 For617 Agn2112 Clarke 2036 RecorderCity of Athens 2-27-57 For714 Agn2047 Cobb 3020 City of Acworth 5-4-57 For73 Agn181 Coffee 2833 City Commissioners of City of Douglas 5-29-57 For485 Agn99 Colquitt 2205 City of Moultrie 3-11-57 For25 Agn53 Cook 3253 County Commissioners 5-8-57 For227 Agn364 Dougherty 2595 City of Albany 5-20-57 For325 Agn720 Douglas 2358 City of Douglasville 5-3-57 City vote : For50; Agn53 Affected area : For2; Agn164 Emanuel 3317 City of Swainsboro 10-14-57 City vote : For: Area 1 and 2 Outside city vote : For: Area 2 Agn: Area 1 Gwinnett 2669 City of Lawrenceville 3-23-57 For27 Agn4 Hancock 2341 City of Sparta Not held Henry 2121 County Commissioners 4-6-57 For784 Agn924 Miller 2194 County Commissioners 4-2-57 Majority vote for $5 per meeting Pickens 2332 Town of Jasper 4-17-57 City vote : For78; Agn12 Outside city vote : For15; Agn213 Pickens 2400 Town of Jasper 4-17-57 For75 Agn10 Polk 2185 City of Cedartown 5-8-57 For656 Agn934 Pulaski 3353 City of Hawkinsville 4-30-57 For115 Agn266 Spalding 2809 City of Griffin 4-30-57 For552 Agn317 Twiggs 3002 County Commissioners 5-22-57 For156 Agn174 Walker 2419 Town of Linwood 4-27-57 For71 Agn29 Wilkinson 2383 Town of McIntyre 5-25-57 For49 Agn18 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections. Georgia Laws, 1958 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bacon 3378 City of Alma 7-2-58 For206 Agn197 Baldwin 3302 County Commissioner 11-4-58 For932 Agn717 Barrow 2338 City of Winder 6-4-58 For131 Agn229 Bartow 2683 Tax Commissioner 9-10-58 For3590 Agn1254 Bartow 2866 Certain County officers on salary basis 9-10-58 For3462 Agn1356 Brooks 2859 City Commission of Quitman 5-27-58 For173 Agn74 Chatham 2617 Town of Thunderbolt 1-20-59 For291 Agn115 Chatham 3337 City of Savannah 5-27-58 For4024 Agn2283 Chattahoochee 2554 Compensation of Sheriff 11-4-58 For55 Agn30 Cherokee 2437 City of Canton 5-7-58 For119 Agn483 Cherokee 2661 City of Canton 5-7-58 For223 Agn37 Clayton 3022 City of Mountain View In litigation Clayton 3397 City of Forest Park Status unknown Clayton and Fulton 2309 City of College Park 5-19-58 For2 Agn0 Clayton and Fulton 2363 City of College Park 5-14-58 For10 Agn0 Colquitt 2441 City of Moultrie 7-14-58 (Area 6) For53; Agn1 7-21-58 (Area 7) For110; Agn79 7-28-58 (Area 8) For31; Agn27 DeKalb 3318 City of Chamblee 5-10-58 City area vote : For41; Agn1 Affected area : For91; Agn41 Dodge 2207 County Commissioners 3-18-58 For571 Agn2997 Early 2829 City of Blakely 8-12-58 For59 Agn96 Emanuel 3143 City of Swainsboro 10-13-58 Parcel #1- City vote : For227; Agn15 Outside city : For143; Agn54 Parcel #2- City vote : For229; Agn15 Outside city : For39; Agn40 Parcel #3- City vote : For230; Agn14 Outside city : For24; Agn28 Fannin 3353 City of Blue Ridge 5-17-58 For162 Agn282 Franklin 2644 City of Carnesville 4-22-58 For33 Agn21 Fulton 2721 City of College Park 6-3-58 For738 Agn340 Fulton and Clayton 2453 City of College Park 5-19-58 For2 Agn0 Fulton and Clayton 2854 City of College Park 5-14-58 For0 Agn0 Fulton and Clayton 3212 City of East Point 7-16-58 For63 Agn28 Gordon 2131 City of Calhoun 3-26-58 City vote : For234; Agn75 County vote : For203; Agn256 Hall 2279 Gainesville City Commission 4-1-58 For925 Agn169 Haralson 2820 Millage for education purposes. Not held as of 4-18-60 Henry 3127 Certain county officers on salary basis 5-21-58 For346 Agn206 Henry 3132 City of Stockbridge 4-30-58 City vote : For61; Agn75 Outside City : For16; Agn116 Henry 3200 City of Hampton 4-30-58 City vote : For92; Agn3 Outside City : For37; Agn9 Henry 3367 City of McDonough Status unknown Jasper 2922 City of Monticello 6-3-58 City vote : For147; Agn107 Outside City : For15; Agn50 Jeff Davis 3288 County Commissioners 4-19-58 For1025 Agn901 Lowndes 2624 City of Valdosta 4-14-58 For907 Agn243 Newton 2269 City of Covington 7-9-58 For151 Agn460 Polk 2468 Town of Van Wert 9-10-58 For7 Agn57 Pulaski 2826 Tax Commissioner 11-4-58 For222 Agn235 Putnam 2980 City of Eatonton 6-11-58 For42 Agn257 Tift 2697 City of Tifton 5-7-58 For669 Agn43 Tift 2696 City of Tifton 4-30-58 For333 Agn286 Tift 2930 City of Tifton Commissioners 5-28-58 For338 Agn338 Ware 2763 City of Manor 5-17-58 For19 Agn100 Wilkes 2091 County Commissioners 11-4-58 For749 Agn98 White 3224 County Commissioners Not held This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections. Georgia Laws, 1959 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bartow 2782 City of Cartersville 4-29-59 For79 Agn154 Bartow 2793 City of Cartersville 4-29-59 For3 Agn21 Bartow 2797 City of Adairsville 5-12-59 For77 Agn120 Bartow 2907 City of White (Sec. 2) 5-16-59 For7 Agn36 Bartow 2907 City of White 5-16-59 For27 Agn45 Bartow 2920 City of Kinston 5-16-59 For49 Agn2 Catoosa 2161 County Commissioners 3-28-59 For718 Agn2430 Chattooga 2809 City of Summerville 5-23-59 For160 Agn462 Cherokee 2494 Certain County officers on salary basis 4-4-59 For1522 Agn509 Clayton and Fulton 2499 City of College Park 5-18-59 For14 Agn38 Clayton and Fulton 2508 City of College Park 5-18-59 For0 Agn0 Clayton and Fulton 2516 City of College Park 5-18-59 For5 Agn0 Clayton and Fulton 2521 City of College Park 5-18-59 For3 Agn0 Cobb 3142 City of AustellParcel #2 8-18-59 For7 Agn8 Cobb 3142 City of AustellParcel #3 8-4-59 For2 Agn11 Cobb 3142 City of AustellParcel #1 8-25-59 For5 Agn49 Colquitt 2397 TaxationCity of Norman Park 5-25-59 For50 Agn81 Dougherty 2091 County Commissioners 4-12-60 For755 Agn417 Dougherty 3064 City of Albany 6-8-59 For1413 Agn710 Douglas 2871 City of Lithia Springs 4-8-59 For241 Agn569 Douglas 3142 City of AustellParcel #4 * * See Cobb County1 of 4 elections held. 8-11-59 ** ** Certified copy of Order of Ordinary on file in this office, under date of January 5, 1960, declaring the election held August 11, 1959 to be null and void. For14 Agn15 Elbert 2627 County Commissioners 4-8-59 For804 Agn436 Elbert 2621 Tax Commissioner 4-8-59 For1041 Agn203 Elbert 2624 Certain County officers on salary basis 4-8-59 For1014 Agn228 Emanuel 2592 City of Twin City 5-4-59 For200 Agn162 Gwinnett 3161 City of Dacula 5-9-59 For82 Agn45 Habersham 2178 City of Cornelia 4-13-59 For102 Agn91 McDuffie 2568 County officials on salary system 6-30-59 For502 Agn75 Meriwether and Talbot 2534 City of Manchester 4-1-59 For109 Agn30 Newton 2780 City of Oxford 5-1-59 For30 Agn36 Polk 2171 City of Cedartown 5-19-59 City vote : For387; Agn75 County vote : For86; Agn291 Polk 2732 Certain County officers on a salary basis 3-16-60 For4388 Agn1624 Toombs 2010 County Commissioners 4-8-59 For1510 Agn827 Turner 2575 County Commissioners Not held * * Act declared unconstitutional by Turner Superior Court and no election held. Union 2053 County Commissioners 3-17-59 For810 Agn1629 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections. Georgia Laws, 1960 : County Page No . SUBJECT Date of Election Result Banks 3035 County Commissioners 9-14-60 For1197 Agn767 Berrien 3301 City of Nashville 11-8-60 For466; Agn418 Bibb 3223 Macon Bibb County incorporated 6-1-60 City vote : For4598; Agn4288 Outside City vote : For1902; Agn7368 Payne City vote : For37; Agn55 Chatham 2273 Town of Thunderbolt 1-17-61 For151 Agn283 Chattooga 2715 Town of Trion 5-5-60 For53 Agn25 Clarke 2234 City of Athens 4-13-60 For276 Agn522 Cobb 2127 City of Smyrna Status unknown Coweta 3020 City of Newnan 4-30-60 For320; Agn146 Douglas and Cobb 2118 City of Austell 3-26-60 For27 Agn38 Dodge 2608 Town of Rhine 4-27-60 For146 Agn4 DeKalb 3158 City of Decatur 12-7-60 Status unknown Emanuel 2360 County Commissioners 11-8-60 For877 Agn2080 Evans 2251 City of Claxton 5-5-60 Proposed Area : For32; Agn62 Within City vote : For379; Agn107 Franklin 2143 County Commissioner Advisory Board 3-9-60 For2296 Agn1038 Fulton and Clayton 2849 City of College Park 5-14-60 For6 Agn0 Fulton and Clayton 2854 City of College Park 5-16-60 For21 Agn15 Greene 3089 Tax Commissioner 4-28-60 For801 Agn823 Greene 3093 Certain County officers on salary basis 4-28-60 For822 Agn835 Henry 3297 City of McDonough 5-18-60 Inside City vote : For61; Agn35 Outside City vote : For41; Agn83 Houston 2605 Tax Commissioner 11-8-60 For4057 Agn959 Jefferson 2913 Town of Avera 9-15-60 Status unknown Lamar 2294 Certain County officers on salary basis 5-11-60 For131 Agn193 Liberty 2237 County Commissioners 3-30-60 For1096 Agn573 Lowndes 3125 City of Valdosta 4-15-60 For87 Agn656 McIntosh 2888 Clerk Superior Court 5-28-60 Status unknown McIntosh 2893 Sheriff 5-28-60 Status unknown McIntosh 2899 Tax Commissioner 5-28-60 Status unknown McIntosh 2904 Ordinary 5-28-60 Status unknown Mitchell 2301 City of Camilla 4-27-60 City of Camilla For45; Agn15 Mitchell County For8; Agn1 Morgan 2518 Certain County officers on salary basis 3-15-60 For1894 Agn332 Murray 3180 City of Spring Place Not held as of 9-8-60 Polk 2111 City of Cedartown 3-22-60 For74 Agn50 Pulaski 2991 Clerk Superior Court 9-14-60 For798 Agn962 Pulaski 2995 Tax Collector 9-14-60 For803 Agn952 Pulaski 2998 Ordinary 9-14-60 For805 Agn949 Pulaski 3001 Sheriff 9-14-60 For810 Agn953 Pulaski 3009 Tax Receiver 9-14-60 For777 Agn952 Rabun 2417 City of Clayton 5-25-60 For46 Agn160 Rockdale 2028 City of Conyers 3-2-60 For134 Agn283 Stewart 2051 County Commissioner and creation of Advisory Board 3-16-60 For418 Agn297 Walton 2056 Certain County officers on salary basis 3-9-60 For3092 Agn918 Walton 2063 County Commissioners 3-9-60 For2748 Agn1117 Walton 2067 Tax Commissioner 3-9-60 For3181 Agn900 Wayne 2202 County Commissioners 3-4-60 For458 Agn1672 Whitfield 2003 County Commissioner 3-2-60 For955 Agn1042 Whitfield 2007 Certain County officers on salary basis 3-2-60 For1272 Agn746 Whitfield 2019 Tax Commissioner 3-2-60 For1227 Agn806 This is a summary of the results of referendum elections which are of file and record in the office of Secretary of State. Referral to the page number, indicated in the second column, will enable the reader to determine the results of the individual referendum elections.

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Georgia Laws, 1961 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Appling 2197 City of Baxley 4-18-61 For514 Agn292 Bartow 2782 City of Cartersville 6-10-61 For6 Agn44 Void1 Bartow 3382 City of Cartersville 6-10-61 For29 Agn20 Void3 Bartow 3469 City of Cartersville 6-10-61 For205 Agn159 Void2 Bibb 2441 City of Macon 5-24-61 City vote : For1560; Agn445 Outside City vote : For12269; Agn9037 Carroll 3118 City of Carrollton 5-20-61 For267 Agn764 Void7 Chatham 2969 City of Savannah 5-10-61 City of Savannah : For9176; Agn1679 Zone No. 1 : For886; Agn759 Zone No. 2 : For123; Agn277 Chatham 3072 Civil Service System 4-20-61 For137 Agn144 Chattooga 2658 City of Summerville 5-27-61 For338 Agn241 Colquitt 3041 City of Moultrie Not held Early 2245 City of BlakelyNorth City Limits 6-13-61 For61 Agn56 Void3 Early 2260 City of BlakelySouth City Limits 6-14-61 For35 Agn56 Void1 Forsyth 2252 City of Cumming 4-1-61 City vote : For108; Agn26 Outside City vote : For41; Agn142 Gwinnett 2583 City of Norcross 5-20-61 City vote : For45; Agn25 Outside City vote : For21; Agn43 Gwinnett 3156 City of Suwanee 4-29-61 For56 Agn15 Laurens 2598 City of Dublin 8-2-61 For1077 Agn463 Meriwether 2760 City of Manchester 5-3-61 For614 Agn322 Meriwether 3058 Creates Board County Commissioners 5-31-61 For860 Agn320 Meriwether 3223 Abolish office Treasurer 5-31-61 For680 Agn493 Meriwether 3416 Tax Commissioner compensation 5-31-61 For940 Agn243 Meriwether 3456 Certain County officers compensation 5-31-61 For938 Agn254 Monroe 2994 City of Forsyth 10-4-61 For668 Agn245 Murray 3403 City of Spring Place 6-24-61 For24 Agn19 Pike 2704 City of Zebulon 5-6-61 For52 Agn1 Polk 2931 City of Rockmart 12-2-61 See below * * City of Rockmart For: 669 Agn: 174 Ward 1 For: 22 Agn: 36 Ward 2 For: 0 Agn: 17 Ward 3 For: 0 Agn: 0 Ward 4 For: 6 Agn: 69 Ward 5 For: 0 Agn: 1 Sumter 3251 City of Americus 5-9-61 For331 Agn954 Void6 Troup 2650 City of West Point 4-26-61 For143 Agn224

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Georgia Laws 1962 : County Page No. SUBJECT Date of Election Result Bryan 2505 City of Richmond Hill 4-4-62 For153 Agn119 Chatham 2707 Town of Pooler 4-26-62 For110 Agn114 Clarke 2677 City of Athens 5-23-62 For643 Agn521 Clarke 2751 City of Athens 4-25-62 For1228 Agn1361 Clayton Fulton 2592 City of College Park 5-5-62 For32 Agn37 Clayton Fulton 2599 City of College Park 6-1-62 For214 Agn1061 Clayton Fulton 3084 City of College Park 5-26-62 For4 Agn160 Columbia 2713 City of Martinez 9-12-62 For85 Agn573 Emanuel 2359 Board of County Commissioners 11-6-62 For450 Agn484 Fulton 2473 City of East Point 5-9-62 For1 Agn3 Fulton 2854 City of East Point 5-9-62 For1 Agn6 Fulton 2861 City of East Point 5-9-62 For6 Agn31 Fulton 3130 City of East Point 5-9-62 For25 Agn22 Gwinnett 2364 Unlawful to own and operate pinball machines, etc. 11-6-62 For1737 Agn638 Henry 2403 Town of Locust Grove 4-25-62 For20 Agn27 Jackson 2620 City of Jefferson Not held Jackson 2624 City of Commerce 12-5-62 Inside City For385; Agn108 Outside City For58; Agn237 Laurens 2528 Town of Dudley 3-28-62 For29 Agn4 Laurens 3052 Office of County Treasurer abolished Status Unknown Meriwether 2244 City of Manchester 3-28-62 For234 Agn66 Meriwether 2396 City of Manchester 3-28-62 For251 Agn47 Meriwether 2422 City of Manchester 3-28-62 For224 Agn67 Meriwether 2603 City of Manchester 3-28-62 For231 Agn76 Meriwether 2613 City of Manchester 3-28-62 For227 Agn57 Mitchell 2158 City of Camilla 4-24-62 For15 Agn0 Murray 2576 City of Chatsworth 6-23-62 For143 Agn183 Muscogee 2164 Columbus-Muscogee Board of Commissionerscreation of 4-11-62 Muscogee County For6612; Agn9103 City of Columbus For5563; Agn6032 Newton 3072 City of Covington 4-25-62 For550 Agn167 Oglethorpe 3202 City Court of Lexingtonabolish 11-6-62 For392 Agn180 Putnam 2440 Certain county officers, compensation 11-6-62 For626 Agn129 Putnam 3048 Office of Tax Commissionercreated 11-6-62 For548 Agn184 Terrell 2537 City of Dawson Status Unknown Terrell 3186 City of Dawson Status Unknown Upson 2074 City of Thomaston 4-3-62 For577 Agn543 Warren 2981 Clerk Superior Court attend Court of Ordinary, when 11-6-62 For281 Agn313 Washington 3038 City of Tennille 5-2-62 In proposed areas For13; Agn44 In City Tennille For139; Agn58 Wayne 3110 Board of County Commissionerscreation of 11-6-62 For664 Agn449 Wilkinson 2847 Town of McIntyre 4-7-62 For70 Agn21

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RESULTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1962 A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: Pursuant to the provisions contained in the proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, an Executive Proclamation was issued and published as provided in said Acts and as required by the Constitution of this State, submitting the following proposed Amendments for ratification or rejection by the qualified voters of the State at the General Election held Tuesday, November 6, 1962, and the following are the votes received: FOR AGAINST 1 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 595) Amendment to the Constitution so as to preserve inviolate freedom from compulsory association at all levels of public education and to require the General Assembly to provide funds for an adequate education for the citizens of Georgia. 125,684 82,250 1A . (Ga. Laws, Sept./Oct. 1962, Ex. Session, p. 51) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the composition of the State Senate, the manner of election of State Senators, the ratification of the apportionment of the Senate and the election of Senators. 119,502 75,598 2 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1078) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the payment of grants to counties under certain conditions. 106,878 84,371 3 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 752) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for improved appropriations control and to promote economy and efficiency in budget matters. 131,825 59,765 4 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1192) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Department of Industry and Trade and to provide for a Board of Commissioners for said Department. 116,644 75,700 5 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 614) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain compensation of peace officers shall be deemed to be a subsistence allowance. 71,788 125,035 6 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 750) Amendment to the Constitution so as to furnish the people's elected representatives in the General Assembly sufficient time to study matters relating to the expenditure of public funds. 129,558 61,982 7 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 801) Amendment to the Constitution so as to allow any county or municipality in this State to borrow the necessary funds to defray the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes. 108,418 82,084 8 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1039) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for repayment of medical loans and scholarships by service at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections. 118,005 72,502 9 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1114) Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, authorizing the General Assembly to delegate to counties the right to levy taxes for public transportation, and declaring the same to be an essential governmental function. 86,809 106,294 10 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1013) Amendment to the Constitution so as to disqualify write-in candidates unless they have given notice of candidacy ten (10) days prior to election, and to authorize the General Assembly to enact other regulations. 81,935 113,763 11 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1009) Amendment to the Constitution so as to increase and change the provisions relating to the payment authorized for bringing in the first commercial oil well. 87,777 98,796 12 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1005) Amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, authorizing any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State to issue and sell revenue bonds and to refund any such bonds to provide funds for the purpose of carrying out slum clearance and redevelopment work and to pledge certain taxes for that purpose. 92,124 99,138 13 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 978) Amendment to the Constitution so as to extend the power of taxation over the whole State exercised by the General Assembly to include a tax for school lunch purposes. 93,756 103,813 14 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 806) Amendment to the Constitution so as to allow counties to undertake and carry out a slum clearance and redevelopment program. 123,923 68,866 15 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 790) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the General Assembly enacting legislation over the Governor's veto. 119,084 71,405 THEREFORE: I, S. Ernest Vandiver, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim that general Amendments Nos. 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, having been ratified according to the Constitution of this State according to the results of the General Election, certified to me by the Secretary of State, are hereby declared to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, effective this date. Amendments Nos. 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, not having been ratified are hereby declared not to be a part of the Constitution of Georgia, effective this date. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Georgia, in the City of Atlanta, this the 16th day of November, 1962, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the One Hundred and Eighty-Seventh. S. ERNEST VANDIVER Governor

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BY THE GOVERNOR: CHARLES T. WHITE Secretary, Executive Department BEN W. FORTSON, JR. Secretary of State

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A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: Pursuant to the provisions contained in the proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, an Executive Proclamation was issued and published as provided in said Acts and as required by the Constitution of this State, submitting the following proposed local amendments for ratification or rejection by the qualified voters of the State at the General Election held Tuesday, November 6, 1962, and the following are the votes received by each such Constitutional Amendment in the particular County or Counties affected by each such local Amendment to-wit: FOR AGAINST BACON COUNTY 96 33 16 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 849) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bacon Industrial Building Authority. BAKER COUNTY 256 181 17 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 618) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Baker County shall be elected from districts, but by the voters of the entire county. BANKS COUNTY 235 54 18 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 939) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Banks County Industrial Building Authority. BARROW COUNTY 414 210 19 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1027) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Barrow County Industrial Building Authority. BARTOW COUNTY 952 252 20 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1021) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cartersville Development Authority. BEN HILL COUNTY 21 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1011) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority. City of Fitzgerald For: 690 Against: 129 Ben Hill County For: 73 Against: 14 BERRIEN COUNTY 383 122 22 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 819) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Berrien County Industrial Building Authority. BIBB COUNTY 5,114 2,715 23 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 611) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Bibb County to levy and collect business license taxes and fees and prescribe and enforce regulations, within that area of Bibb County lying outside the corporate limits of any municipality. BIBB COUNTY 24 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 885) Amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the governing authorities of the County of Bibb and of the City of Macon to appropriate, with limitations, properties, moneys and services, directly or through the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority so as to encourage, induce, assist, and promote the location and expansion of industrital and commercial facilities throughout the territorial limits of the County of Bibb; to permit said governing authorities to contract services from said Industrial Authority and to ratify the Act creating the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority. City of Macon Upper City : For: 354 Against: 101 Lower City : For: 102 Against: 45 East Macon #1 Fort Hawkins : For: 436 Against: 176 Burdell : For: 42 Against: 11 East Macon #2 Alex III : For: 404 Against: 101 Hunt : For: 32 Against: 7 Vineville #1 Clisby : For: 985 Against: 215 Williams : For: 108 Against: 16 Vineville #2 Lanier, Jr . For: 681 Against: 314 Pio Nona : For: 25 Against: 7 Godfrey #1 Burke : For: 133 Against: 76 Tindell Heights : For: 45 Against: 6 Godfrey #2 Bruce : For: 539 Against: 354 Rocky Creek Fire For: 1 Against: 1 Godfrey #3 Willingham : For: 448 Against: 301 Ballard Hudson : For: 10 Against: Bibb County Howard For: 804 Against: 278 Hazzard : For: 64 Against: 57 Warrior : For: 53 Against: 81 Rutland : For: 137 Against: 148 BIBB COUNTY 25 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1112) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Bibb County with the authority to provide for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbings, gutters, and related installations, both within and without the corporate limits of any municipality in said County. City of Macon Upper City : For: 373 Against: 88 Lower City : For: 104 Against: 43 East Macon #1 Fort Hawkins : For: 435 Against: 168 East Macon #1 Burdell : For: 46 Against: 11 East Macon #2 Alex III : For: 422 Against: 87 Hunt : For: 23 Against: 10 Vineville #1 Clisby : For: 1,035 Against: 162 Williams : For: 103 Against 14 Vineville #2 Lanier, Jr. : For: 722 Against: 272 Pio Nona For: 22 Against: 9 Godfrey #1 Burke : For: 147 Against: 55 Tindell Heights For: 35 Against: 5 Godfrey #2 Bruce : For: 582 Against: 306 Rocky Creek Fire : For: 8 Against: 2 City of Macon Godfrey #3 Willingham : For: 522 Against: 234 Ballard Hudson For: 93 Against: 14 Bibb County Howard : For: 839 Against: 226 Bibb County Hazzard : For: 69 Against: 50 Warrior : For: 50 Against: 91 Rutland : For: 119 Against: 167 BLECKLEY COUNTY 26 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1170) Amendment to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia providing for the merger of the independent school system of Cochran and the existing school system of the County of Bleckley. Inside City Vote For 161 Against 273 Outside City Vote For 163 Against 451 BROOKS COUNTY 27 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 827) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the merging of the existing independent school system of the City of Quitman and the existing school district of Brooks County lying outside the corporate limits of said City into one school system coextensive with the limits of said County. City of Quitman : For: 623 Against: 74 Brooks County Morven : For: 96 Against: 135 Barney : For: 40 Against: 125 Dry Lake : For: 86 Against: 28 Williams : For: 14 Against: 85 Tallokas : For: 19 Against: 24 Dixie : For: 61 Against: 76 Nankin : For: 31 Against: 10 Hickory Head : For: 32 Against: 4 Grooverville : For: 18 Against: 14 Empress : For: 11 Against: 1 Griggs : For: 9 Against: 18 Quitman (Outside City) For: 197 Against: 53 BROOKS COUNTY 777 1,167 28 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1138) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brooks County Development Authority. BURKE COUNTY 743 92 29 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 910) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Burke County Development Authority. CALHOUN COUNTY 187 247 30 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 616) Amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Calhoun County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. CAMDEN COUNTY 1,008 247 31 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 597) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Camden County by the people. CAMDEN COUNTY 178 44 32 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 813) Amendment to Constitution so as to create the Kingsland Development Authority and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith. CANDLER COUNTY 141 16 33 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 922) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Candler County Industrial Authority. CARROLL COUNTY 348 374 34 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1088) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Carrollton to issue and sell revenue bonds. CARROLL COUNTY 66 15 35 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1126) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mt. Zion, Turkey Creek and Flint Corner Development Authority. CARROLL COUNTY 408 286 36 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1135) Amendment to the Article V of the Constitution of Georgia creating the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority. CATOOSA COUNTY 603 388 37 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 892) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the creation of sewage districts in Catoosa County, and the levying of taxes and the issuance of bonds related thereto. CHATHAM COUNTY 2,832 13,628 38 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 603) Amendment to Article 7, Section 1, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia authorizing the governing bodies in Chatham County to create tax exemptions for promotion of growth and expansion. CHATHAM COUNTY 3,954 13,662 39 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 915) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create additional industrial areas in the County of Chatham. CHATHAM COUNTY 6,183 6,946 40 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1129) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to grant the governing authority of Chatham County the right to district areas in said county outside municipalities for the purpose of providing systems of water works, sewerage, sanitation and fire protection and to authorize said county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such districts for the purpose of constructing and maintaining such improvements. The total levy provided for herein shall be levied without allowance of any exemptions heretofore set forth in the Constitution and Laws of this State. The provision of this amendment after adoption shall not become effective in any district wherein private water and sewerage systems now exist or are established until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for said purpose in said district first approve by a vote the establishment of a district for said purpose. CHATHAM COUNTY 3,397 7,842 41 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1163) Amendment to Article VII, Section 1, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of Georgia, providing for tax equalization in Chatham County and in the political subdivisions located therein. CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY 117 29 42 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1090) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Chattahoochee County by the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County. COBB COUNTY 4,469 2,642 43 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 971) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Cobb County and to provide for the election of the Cobb County School Superintendent by the Board. COBB COUNTY 951 426 44 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 976) Amendment to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, to provide that the General Assembly may exempt from taxation in the City of Smyrna, except for school purposes and to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, the homestead, not to exceed $2,000.00, of each owner actually occupying said property as a residence and homestead provided said owner is at least sixtyfive (65) years of age and has been a resident of the City of Smyrna for a period of not less than ten (10) years at the time of application by said owner for such exemption. COFFEE COUNTY 654 793 45 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 883) Amendment to the Constitution creating the Coffee County Recreational Authority. COFFEE COUNTY 768 948 46 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1052) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Coffee County by the people. CRISP COUNTY 514 303 47 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 606) Amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Crisp County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. CRISP COUNTY 519 309 48 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 609) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Cordele to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. DAWSON COUNTY 410 26 49 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1143) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dawson County Industrial Building Authority. DEKALB COUNTY 14,128 4,913 50 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 982) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishing, financing and operating a Junior College in DeKalb County and to provide the procedure connected therewith. DEKALB COUNTY 14,280 3,844 51 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 998) Amendment clarifying the election of the members of the School Board of DeKalb County. DEKALB COUNTY 15,326 6,386 52 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1133) Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing DeKalb County to regulate businesses operating buses on its public streets, roads and highways. DODGE COUNTY 278 1,243 53 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1151) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dodge County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture trade and commerce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Dodge County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof. DOOLY COUNTY 453 131 54 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 803) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Dooly County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease, and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. DOUGHERTY COUNTY 2,108 767 55 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1122) Amendment to authorize the establishment of fire protection districts in Dougherty County outside municipalities by the Governing Authority of Dougherty County; to provide that the Governing Authority of said County may adopt and enforce fire safety regulations for said fire protection districts and for the entire area outside municipalities; to authorize the Governing Authority of Dougherty County to provide fire protection for said fire protection districts by contract or otherwise; to provide for the levy of a tax to defray the cost of fire protection for the fire districts, to repeal prior constitutional amendments and statutes; and for other purposes.9 DOUGLAS COUNTY 570 259 56 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 969) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to license, police and regulate businesses, to adopt and enact ordinances, rules and regulations for the policing and governing of said County and to provide penalties. EARLY COUNTY 825 163 57 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 808) Amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt from Early County and any incorporated city or town or school district therein ad valorem taxation for five (5) years a new manufacturing or processing plant, including the machinery and equipment therein, or any enlargement or addition thereto. ECHOLS COUNTY 51 20 58 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 793) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appointment of a five member Board of Education from the county at large. ELBERT COUNTY 661 1,308 59 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 963) Amendment to the Constitution to provide that the Board of Education of Elbert County shall elect a County School Superintendent. ELBERT COUNTY 1,324 536 60 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 965) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Elbert County and to provide staggered terms therefor. EMANUEL COUNTY 477 227 61 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 758) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Emanuel County Development Authority. FAYETTE COUNTY 654 420 62 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 795) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fayette County by the people. FAYETTE COUNTY 516 434 63 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 957) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority. FAYETTE COUNTY 28 21 64 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1033) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Peachtree City Industrial Building Authority. FLOYD COUNTY 4,614 1,975 65 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1067) Amendment to Constitution so as to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority to promote industry, agriculture and commerce, to authorize the Authority to issue revenue anticipation obligations and provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation thereof, and to provide for powers, authorities, funds purposes and procedures connected with said Authority. FRANKLIN COUNTY 1,628 191 66 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1103) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Franklin Industrial Building Authority. FULTON COUNTY 67 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1002) Amendment of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, so as to authorize the issuance of revenue anticipation certificates. City of Atlanta Fulton County For: 16,036 Against: 14,668 City of Atlanta DeKalb County For: 974 Against: 1,232 GILMER COUNTY 411 1,891 68 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1056) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Development Authority, and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith. GLASCOCK COUNTY 62 40 69 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1065) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Glascock County to issue revenue bonds for the purposes therein stated. GLYNN COUNTY 70 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 810) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority. City of Brunswick For: 1,534 Against: 555 Glynn County For: 481 Against: 152 GORDON COUNTY 223 702 71 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 988) Amendment to the Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of the Constitution authorizing Gordon County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. GORDON COUNTY 163 797 72 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 990) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Gordon County to levy a tax not to exceed one mill for the purpose of creating a fund to be used in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Gordon County. GRADY COUNTY 657 87 73 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1200) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Cairo Development Authority as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality; to provide for its scope, territorial jurisdiction powers including that of eminent domain, authority including the issuance of revenue bonds, funds, purposes, duties, control, organization and procedures; to provide that the exercise by said Authority of rights and powers vested in it shall be considered lawful municipal purposes of and for said City to the extent stated; to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Cairo to levy an annual ad valorem tax not exceeding two mills in support of the general purposes for which said Authority is created. GREENE COUNTY 573 310 74 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 985) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Greene County Development Authority. GWINNETT COUNTY 1,449 832 75 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 927) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gwinnett Industrial Building Authority. HABERSHAM COUNTY 1,113 1,408 76 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 747) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County by the people. HABERSHAM COUNTY 1,315 429 77 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 898) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Clarkesville Industrial Building Authority. HABERSHAM COUNTY 1,411 430 78 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1149) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing nonprofit housing for elderly persons. HALL COUNTY 79 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 600) Amendment to Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, creating the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority. City of Gainesville For: 1,376 Against: 246 Hall County For: 962 Against: 730 HALL COUNTY 1,855 1,386 80 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 980) Amendment to the Constitution authorizing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia, to construct, grade, pave, repave and repair roads and streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks within any approved subdivision whose plat is on record in the clerk's office of the superior court. HALL COUNTY 1,812 1,366 81 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1042) Amendment to the Constitution authorizing the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia. HALL COUNTY 2,102 1,126 82 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1044) Amendment to the Constitution to provide for the adoption of ordinances for policing of Hall County and enforcement of County ordinances. HALL COUNTY 2,015 1,220 83 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1063) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment, maintenance and operation of storm sewer, and garbage collection districts within Hall County. HARRIS COUNTY 276 211 84 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1190) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Education and the Board of Health of Harris County to use funds for a program of tax equalization and reappraisal. HOUSTON COUNTY 1,839 1,141 85 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1082) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Perry Industrial Building Authority. JEFFERSON COUNTY 148 84 86 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 856) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the City of Louisville to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in the furtherance of such purpose to authorize the governing body of said City to issue its revenue bonds or obligations and to pledge revenues including special tax funds to the payment thereof and interest thereon and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and the validation of said bonds and the effect thereof. JENKINS COUNTY 920 119 87 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1109) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Jenkins County Development Authority. JOHNSON COUNTY 230 274 88 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 780) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Johnson County to levy an annual ad valorem tax for the promotion of industries, expansion of agriculture, trade and commerce and in furtherance of such purpose to create the Johnson County Development Authority and to authorize the Authority to issue its Revenue Bonds and to provide the method and manner of such issuance and validation and the effect thereof. LAURENS COUNTY 652 497 89 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1160) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the City of Dublin and County of Laurens Development Authority. LAURENS COUNTY 423 529 90 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1166) Amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of Superintendent of Schools of Laurens County by the Board of Education of Laurens County; providing that said Board shall fix the qualifications and compensation of said School Superintendent. LAURENS COUNTY 681 288 91 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1168) Amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Laurens County by the people. LAURENS COUNTY 447 838 92 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1185) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to abolish Justice Courts and the offices of Justices of the Peace and Notary Public ex-officio Justices of the Peace in Laurens County, and to establish a new Court in lieu thereof. LUMPKIN COUNTY 319 52 93 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1095) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Lumpkin County Industrial Building Authority. MACON COUNTY 669 215 94 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 770) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Macon County Industrial Building Authority. MACON COUNTY 564 323 95 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1194) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Macon County by the people, and for the election of the County School Superintendent by the Board of Education. MADISON COUNTY 368 60 96 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 951) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Madison County Industrial Development Authority. McDUFFIE COUNTY 97 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 755) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Thomson-McDuffie County Industrial Development Authority. City of Thomson For: 441 Against: 673 McDuffie County Dearing : For: 81 Against: 93 Mt. Auburn : For: 3 Against: 31 Republican : For: 0 Against: 14 McINTOSH COUNTY 31 120 98 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 891) Amendment to the Constitution so as to grant the governing authority of the City of Darien the authority to close streets, roads, alleys and sidewalks in said City. MITCHELL COUNTY 596 130 99 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 761) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Mitchell County Development Authority, and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith. MORGAN COUNTY 446 101 100 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1182) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Morgan County Development Authority. MUSCOGEE COUNTY 4,895 2,224 101 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 840) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Muscogee County to make appropriations to promote the agricultural, industrial, historic, recreational and natural resources, facilities and assets of Muscogee County and environs. MUSCOGEE COUNTY 4,839 2,311 102 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 999) Amendment to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution authorizing Muscogee County to issue revenue bonds for the purchase, construction, lease and sale of facilities useful to industry or commerce. OCONEE COUNTY 419 38 103 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 871) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oconee County Industrial Development Authority. OGLETHORPE COUNTY 332 56 104 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1188) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority. PAULDING COUNTY 429 121 105 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1176) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Paulding County Industrial Building Authority. PEACH COUNTY 511 183 106 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 825) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the County Board of Education of Peach County to borrow funds and pledge certain building funds to the payment thereof. POLK COUNTY 1,033 290 107 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 888) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Cedartown Development Authority. PUTNAM COUNTY 415 312 108 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 776) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Putnam County by the people. PUTNAM COUNTY 550 134 109 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1101) Amendment to the Constitution so as to set, by local law, the compensation of the Putnam County Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, or Tax Commissioner. RABUN COUNTY 630 84 110 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 865) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rabun County Industrial Building Authority. RANDOLPH COUNTY 301 80 111 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 834) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Randolph County Development Authority. RICHMOND COUNTY 4,369 2,312 112 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 778) Amendment to the Constitution so as to empower Richmond County with the authority to participate in a group hospitalization insurance policy covering its employes. ROCKDALE COUNTY 720 240 113 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 622) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the adoption of ordinances for policing of Rockdale County and enforcement of County ordinances. ROCKDALE COUNTY 673 289 114 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 768) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create the Rockdale County-Conyers Water Authority. ROCKDALE COUNTY 514 437 115 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 992) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Rockdale Industrial Building Authority. SCHLEY COUNTY 150 44 116 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 787) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Schley County Development Authority. SCREVEN COUNTY 487 62 117 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1079) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Screven County Development Authority. SEMINOLE COUNTY 118 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1015) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Donalsonville and Seminole County Industrial Building Authority. City of Donalsonville For: 175 Against: 8 Seminole County Iron City : For: 27 Against: 6 Rock Pond : For: 35 Against: 2 Spring Creek : For: 42 Against: 0 Steam Mill : For: 33 Against: 0 SPALDING COUNTY 1,777 641 119 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 945) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Griffin Industrial Building Authority. STEPHENS COUNTY 1,035 150 120 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 877) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Stephens County Development Authority. STEWART COUNTY 270 158 121 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 864) Amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Stewart County to build and maintain a natural gas system. SUMTER COUNTY 122 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 933) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority and to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith. City of Americus For: 814 Against: 307 Sumter County For: 187 Against: 176 TOOMBS COUNTY 261 139 123 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1131) Amendment to the Constitution so as to change the millage rate for the support of the Vidalia Development Authority. TURNER COUNTY 391 67 124 . (Ga. Laws, 1961, p. 624) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Turner County Development Authority. WALKER COUNTY 373 118 125 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 912) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walker County Development Authority. WALTON COUNTY 777 199 126 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 904) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Walton Industrial Building Authority. WARE COUNTY 2,569 477 127 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1158) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the City of Waycross may use the funds raised from the industrial levy in assisting, promoting and encouraging the location of industries in Ware County. WASHINGTON COUNTY 858 307 128 . (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 842) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Education of Washington County shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term when a School Superintendent of Washington County dies or otherwise vacates the office prior to the expiration of the term. WAYNE COUNTY 719 449 129 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 895) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of county officers of Wayne County. WAYNE COUNTY 695 493 130 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1117) Amendment to the Constitution so as to relieve the sheriff of Wayne County from law enforcement duties and duties as jailer in the event a county police force of Wayne County is created. WAYNE COUNTY 671 492 131 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1118) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a County Administrator of Wayne County. WHEELER COUNTY 465 827 132 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 844) Amendment to the Constitution providing that the County Board of Education of Wheeler County shall have the authority to elect the County School Superintendent of Wheeler County. WHITE COUNTY 740 119 133 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1046) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the White County Industrial Building Authority. WILCOX COUNTY 462 33 134 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 1092) Amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the Board of Education of Wilcox County shall take office on Januuary 1st after the date of their election. WILKES COUNTY 135 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 798) Amendment to the Constitution to grant authority to Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Wilkes County to district areas for fire prevention and protection purposes and to levy a tax to defray the cost of fire prevention and protection. City of Washington For: 317 Against: 140 Town of Tignall For: 38 Against: 56 Wilkes County For: 129 Against: 179 WILKES COUNTY 509 301 136 . (Ga. Laws, 1962, p. 847) Amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Washington Wilkes Payroll Development Authority. THEREFORE: I, S. Ernest Vandiver, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim that local Amendments Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 136 having been ratified according to the Constitution of this State according to the results of the General Election, certified to me by the Secretary of State, are hereby declared to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, effective this date. Amendments Nos. 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 53, 59, 68, 71, 72, 76, 88, 90, 92, 97, 98, 132, 135 not having been ratified are hereby declared not to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, effective this date.

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Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Georgia, in the City of Atlanta, this the 16th day of November, 1962, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the One Hundred and Eighty-Seventh. S. ERNEST VANDIVER Governor BY THE GOVERNOR: CHARLES T. WHITE Secretary, Executive Department BEN W. FORTSON, JR. Secretary of State

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For any information regarding these ACTS and RESOLUTIONS please contact: BEN W. FORTSON, JR. Secretary of State or JOE N. BURTON Assistant to Secretary of State