HB74: HB74 Georgia Lottery for Education Act; correct a reference; provisions

25 LC 28 0645/AP House Bill 74 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Washburn of the 144th, Jasperse of the 11th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Oliver of the 84th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia1 Lottery for Education Act," so as to correct a reference; to provide for the application of the2 provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act to certa in provisions of the Code3 relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for exemptions from the4 Georgia Administrative Procedure Act regarding the Georgia Lottery Corporation for certain5 matters not related to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for related6 matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:8 SECTION 1.9 Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for10 Education Act," is amended by revising paragraph (19) of subsec tion (a) of Code11 Section 50-27-9, relating to general powers of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:12 "(19) To adopt and amend such regulations, policies, and proced ures as necessary to13 carry out and implement its powers and duties, organize and ope rate the corporation,14 regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or15 desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the16 H. B. 74 - 1 - 25 LC 28 0645/AP public. The promulgation of any such regulations, policies, and procedures pursuant to17 this article and Article 2 of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of18 Chapter 13 of this title, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notwithstanding any19 other provision of law to the contrary, (1) the promulgation of any form of licensure,20 rules, regulations, policies, or procedures under Article 3 of this chapter, and (2) all21 administrative hearings related to any dispute between licensees regarding Article 3 of22 this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, shall be subject to and23 governed by the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title. Hearin gs under Code Section24 50-27-102 shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Pa r t 1 o f A r t i c l e 1 o f25 Chapter 9 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Arbitration Code.' All othe r hearings and any rules,26 regulations, policies, or procedures related to the administrat ion, enforcement, or27 violation of this article shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title."28 SECTION 2.29 This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law30 without such approval.31 SECTION 3.32 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.33 H. B. 74 - 2 -