Georgia CommonsHB 74: Georgia Lottery for Education Act; correct a reference; provisions
Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action May 9, 2025 · Passed
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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 "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to correct a reference; to provide for the application of the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act to certain provisions of the Code relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for exemptions from the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act regarding the Georgia Lottery Corporation for certain matters not related to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-9, relating to general powers of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows: "(19) To adopt and amend such regulations, policies, and procedures as necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, organize and operate the corporation, regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the public. The promulgation of any such regulations, policies, and procedures pursuant to this article and Article 2 of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, (1) the promulgation of any form of licensure, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures under Article 3 of this chapter, and (2) all administrative hearings related to any dispute between licensees regarding Article 3 of this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, shall be subject to and governed by the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title. Hearings under Code Section 50-27-102 shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Arbitration Code.' All other hearings and any rules, regulations, policies, or procedures related to the administration, enforcement, or violation of this article shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title."
SECTION 2.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.