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# Official Code of Georgia Annotated: index

The Official Code of Georgia Annotated, current through the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Every chapter below has a Markdown twin at https://georgiacommons.org/code/{title}-{chapter}.md and a page at https://georgiacommons.org/code/title/{title}/chapter/{chapter}; every section at https://georgiacommons.org/code/{citation}.md. Search: https://georgiacommons.org/code/search.md?q=your+words (add &in=headings to search only the headings).

53 titles, 29490 sections. Constitutions: https://georgiacommons.org/constitution/ga/index.md and https://georgiacommons.org/constitution/us/index.md. Acts by name: https://georgiacommons.org/code/acts.md.

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## Title 1. General Provisions

https://georgiacommons.org/code/1.md (64 sections)

- 1-1 General Provisions (11)
- 1-2 Persons and Their Rights (11)
- 1-3 Laws and Statutes (13)
- 1-4 Holidays and Observances (28)
- 1-5 Change of Name of Rapid Transit Authorities, Port Authorities, and Industrial Areas (1)

## Title 2. Agriculture

https://georgiacommons.org/code/2.md (619 sections)

- 2-1 General Provisions (8)
- 2-2 Department of Agriculture (15)
- 2-3 Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority (15)
- 2-4 Georgia Seed Development Commission (10)
- 2-5 Registration, Licenses, and Permits Generally (9)
- 2-6 Soil and Water Conservation (43)
- 2-7 Plant Disease, Pest Control, and Pesticides (105)
- 2-8 Agricultural Commodities Promotion (115)
- 2-8A Emerging Crops Fund Act (7)
- 2-9 Dealers in Agricultural Products (35)
- 2-10 Marketing Facilities, Organizations, and Programs (49)
- 2-11 Seeds and Plants (31)
- 2-12 Fertilizers, Liming Materials, and Soil Amendments (57)
- 2-13 Commercial Feeds (21)
- 2-14 Sale of Agricultural and Forest Products (38)
- 2-15 Pacific White Shrimp Aquaculture Development (1)
- 2-16 Action for Disparagement of Perishable Food Products or Commodities (4)
- 2-17 Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (f2fb) (6)
- 2-18 Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board (1)
- 2-19 Georgia Cotton Producers Indemnity Fund (9)
- 2-20 Southern Dairy Compact (1)
- 2-21 Organic Certification and Labeling (8)
- 2-22 Poultry Contract Growers or Producers (5)
- 2-23 Hemp Farming (22)
- 2-24 Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation (4)

## Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages

https://georgiacommons.org/code/3.md (238 sections)

- 3-1 General Provisions (5)
- 3-2 State Administration and Enforcement (24)
- 3-3 Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages Generally (35)
- 3-4 Distilled Spirits (47)
- 3-5 Malt Beverages (38)
- 3-6 Wine (29)
- 3-7 Sale of Distilled Spirits by Private Clubs (11)
- 3-8 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at Publicly Owned Facilities (6)
- 3-9 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Passenger Carriers, Nonprofit Organizations, and Hotels and Motels (11)
- 3-10 Sale or Possession of Distilled Spirits in Dry Counties and Municipalities (15)
- 3-11 Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions (5)
- 3-12 Residential Community Development Districts (3)
- 3-13 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Regional Economic Assistance Project (4)
- 3-14 Special Event Use Permits (1)
- 3-15 Tasting Events (4)

## Title 4. Animals

https://georgiacommons.org/code/4.md (283 sections)

- 4-1 General Provisions (7)
- 4-2 Marks and Brands (5)
- 4-3 Livestock Running at Large or Straying (12)
- 4-4 Prevention and Control of Disease in Livestock (99)
- 4-5 Disposal of Diseased, Disabled, or Dead Animals (11)
- 4-6 Livestock Dealers and Auctions (33)
- 4-7 Hatchery Operators and Dealers (8)
- 4-8 Dogs (25)
- 4-9 Biologicals Permits (9)
- 4-10 Dealers in Exotic Birds and Pet Birds (15)
- 4-11 Animal Protection (36)
- 4-12 Injuries From Equine, Livestock, or Llama Activities (7)
- 4-13 Humane Care for Equines (10)
- 4-14 Sterilization of Dogs and Cats in Shelters (5)
- 4-15 Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support (1)

## Title 5. Appeal and Error

https://georgiacommons.org/code/5.md (117 sections)

- 5-2 Appeals to Jury in Justice of the Peace Court (1)
- 5-3 Superior and State Court Appellate Practice (31)
- 5-4 Certiorari to Superior Court (20)
- 5-5 New Trial (19)
- 5-6 Certiorari and Appeals to Appellate Courts Generally (39)
- 5-7 Appeal or Certiorari by State in Criminal Cases (7)

## Title 6. Aviation

https://georgiacommons.org/code/6.md (56 sections)

- 6-1 General Provisions (4)
- 6-2 Regulation of Aeronautics, Aircraft, and Airports Generally (14)
- 6-3 Powers of Local Governments as to Air Facilities (12)
- 6-4 Georgia Airport Development Authority (16)
- 6-5 Georgia Aviation Authority (10)

## Title 7. Banking and Finance

https://georgiacommons.org/code/7.md (714 sections)

- 7-1 Financial Institutions (570)
- 7-2 Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (15)
- 7-3 Installment Loans (34)
- 7-4 Interest and Usury (23)
- 7-5 Credit Cards and Credit Card Banks (6)
- 7-6 Credit or Loan Discrimination (2)
- 7-6A Georgia Fair Lending Act (13)
- 7-7 Loan Brokers (6)
- 7-8 Safe Use of Remote Service Terminals (8)
- 7-9 Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (26)
- 7-10 Litigation Financing (11)

## Title 8. Buildings and Housing

https://georgiacommons.org/code/8.md (269 sections)

- 8-2 Standards and Requirements for Construction and Alteration of Buildings and Other Structures (122)
- 8-3 Housing Generally (121)
- 8-4 Clearance and Rehabilitation of Blighted Areas (12)
- 8-5 Art in State Buildings (9)
- 8-6 Construction Activity Prohibition on Abandoned Landfills (4)
- 8-7 Pesticides in Public Buildings (1)

## Title 9. Civil Practice

https://georgiacommons.org/code/9.md (699 sections)

- 9-1 General Provisions (1)
- 9-2 Actions Generally (31)
- 9-3 Limitations of Actions (53)
- 9-4 Declaratory Judgments (11)
- 9-5 Injunctions (11)
- 9-6 Extraordinary Writs (20)
- 9-7 Auditors (23)
- 9-8 Receivers (14)
- 9-9 Arbitration (83)
- 9-10 Civil Practice and Procedure Generally (77)
- 9-11 Civil Practice Act (116)
- 9-12 Verdict and Judgment (70)
- 9-13 Executions and Judicial Sales (99)
- 9-14 Habeas Corpus (38)
- 9-15 Court and Litigation Costs (16)
- 9-16 Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act (22)
- 9-17 Georgia Uniform Mediation Act (14)

## Title 10. Commerce and Trade

https://georgiacommons.org/code/10.md (1073 sections)

- 10-1 Selling and Other Trade Practices (520)
- 10-2 Weights and Measures (38)
- 10-3 Notes and Other Evidences of Debt (6)
- 10-4 Warehousemen (120)
- 10-5 Georgia Uniform Securities (59)
- 10-5A Commodities and Commodity Contracts and Options (21)
- 10-5B Deceptive, Fraudulent, or Abusive Telemarketing (8)
- 10-6 Agency (58)
- 10-6A Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions (16)
- 10-6B Georgia Power of Attorney (44)
- 10-7 Suretyship (34)
- 10-8 Economic Development Council (1)
- 10-9 Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center (50)
- 10-10 Seed-capital Fund (18)
- 10-11 Business Records (3)
- 10-12 Electronic Transactions (20)
- 10-13 Tobacco Product Manufacturers (4)
- 10-13A Master Settlement Agreement Enhancements (10)
- 10-13B Opioid Litigation (3)
- 10-14 Cemetery and Funeral Services (33)
- 10-15 Business Administration (7)

## Title 11. Commercial Code

https://georgiacommons.org/code/11.md (652 sections)

- 11-1  (26)
- 11-2  (104)
- 11-2A  (80)
- 11-3  (68)
- 11-4  (41)
- 11-4A  (38)
- 11-5  (18)
- 11-6  (1)
- 11-7  (41)
- 11-8  (54)
- 11-9  (153)
- 11-10  (5)
- 11-11  (4)
- 11-12  (7)
- 11-12A  (10)
- 11-13  (2)

## Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources

https://georgiacommons.org/code/12.md (1131 sections)

- 12-1 General Provisions (2)
- 12-2 Department of Natural Resources (16)
- 12-3 Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation (297)
- 12-4 Mineral Resources and Caves (50)
- 12-5 Water Resources (294)
- 12-6 Forest Resources and Other Plant Life (129)
- 12-6A Outdoor Stewardship (12)
- 12-7 Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation (23)
- 12-8 Waste Management (155)
- 12-9 Prevention and Control of Air Pollution (44)
- 12-10 Interstate Compacts (19)
- 12-11 Georgia Youth Conservation Corps (11)
- 12-12 Asbestos Safety (21)
- 12-13 Underground Storage Tanks (22)
- 12-14 Oil or Hazardous Material Spills or Releases (4)
- 12-15 Sewage Holding Tanks and Commercial Waste (13)
- 12-16 Environmental Policy and Regulations (13)
- 12-17 Petroleum Pipelines (6)

## Title 13. Contracts

https://georgiacommons.org/code/13.md (206 sections)

- 13-1 General Provisions (16)
- 13-2 Construction (4)
- 13-3 Elements and Formation Generally (19)
- 13-4 Modification, Extinguishment, and Renewal (27)
- 13-5 Defenses (13)
- 13-6 Damages and Costs Generally (15)
- 13-7 Setoff and Recoupment (14)
- 13-8 Illegal and Void Contracts Generally (48)
- 13-9 Contracts for Future Delivery of Cotton, Grain, Etc. (7)
- 13-10 Contracts for Public Works (27)
- 13-11 Prompt Payment (11)
- 13-12 Automatic Renewal Provisions (5)

## Title 14. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations

https://georgiacommons.org/code/14.md (866 sections)

- 14-2 Business Corporations (257)
- 14-3 Nonprofit Corporations (206)
- 14-4 Secretary of State Corporations (49)
- 14-5 Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Corporations (28)
- 14-6 Corporate Takeovers (1)
- 14-7 Professional Corporations (7)
- 14-8 Partnerships (69)
- 14-9 Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (75)
- 14-9A Limited Partnerships (52)
- 14-10 Professional Associations (18)
- 14-11 Limited Liability Companies (104)

## Title 15. Courts

https://georgiacommons.org/code/15.md (1212 sections)

- 15-1 General Provisions (27)
- 15-2 Supreme Court (30)
- 15-3 Court of Appeals (14)
- 15-3A Senior Appellate Court Justices and Judges (6)
- 15-4 Reporter of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals (6)
- 15-5 Administration of Courts of Record Generally (27)
- 15-5A State-wide Business Court (16)
- 15-5B Tax Courts (20)
- 15-6 Superior Courts (108)
- 15-7 State Courts of Counties (31)
- 15-8 City Courts (6)
- 15-9 Probate Courts (97)
- 15-10 Magistrate Courts (90)
- 15-11 Juvenile Code (307)
- 15-11A Family Court Division (1)
- 15-12 Juries (94)
- 15-13 Officers of Court Generally (21)
- 15-14 Court Reporters (25)
- 15-15 Child Support Receivers (8)
- 15-16 Sheriffs (42)
- 15-17 Constables (1)
- 15-18 Prosecuting Attorneys (76)
- 15-19 Attorneys (33)
- 15-20 Law School Legal Aid Agencies (9)
- 15-21 Payment and Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures (85)
- 15-21A Judicial Accounting (10)
- 15-22 Judicial, District Attorney, and Circuit Public Defender Compensation Commission (5)
- 15-23 Court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (12)
- 15-24 Sexual Assault Protocol (2)
- 15-25 Personal Identification Cards for Justices (3)

## Title 16. Crimes and Offenses

https://georgiacommons.org/code/16.md (745 sections)

- 16-1 General Provisions (12)
- 16-2 Criminal Liability (9)
- 16-3 Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions (20)
- 16-4 Criminal Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation (11)
- 16-5 Crimes Against the Person (50)
- 16-6 Sexual Offenses (31)
- 16-7 Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property (57)
- 16-8 Offenses Involving Theft (48)
- 16-9 Forgery and Fraudulent Practices (78)
- 16-10 Offenses Against Public Administration (51)
- 16-11 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety (121)
- 16-12 Offenses Against Public Health and Morals (122)
- 16-13 Controlled Substances (99)
- 16-14 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (12)
- 16-15 Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention (12)
- 16-16 Civil Forfeiture of Property Used in Burglary, Armed Robbery, or Home Invasion (2)
- 16-17 Payday Lending (10)

## Title 17. Criminal Procedure

https://georgiacommons.org/code/17.md (493 sections)

- 17-1 General Provisions (4)
- 17-2 Jurisdiction and Venue (4)
- 17-3 Limitations on Prosecution (5)
- 17-4 Arrest of Persons (29)
- 17-5 Searches and Seizures (30)
- 17-6 Bonds and Recognizances (47)
- 17-7 Pretrial Proceedings (59)
- 17-8 Trial (41)
- 17-9 Verdict and Judgment Generally (14)
- 17-10 Sentence and Punishment (66)
- 17-11 Assessment and Payment of Costs of Criminal Proceedings (11)
- 17-12 Legal Defense for Indigents (49)
- 17-13 Criminal Extradition (35)
- 17-14 Restitution and Distribution of Profits to Victims of Crimes (22)
- 17-15 Victim Compensation (17)
- 17-15A Compensation for Criminally Inflicted Property Damage (4)
- 17-16 Discovery (14)
- 17-17 Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights (20)
- 17-18 Written Statements of Information to Victims of Rape or Forcible Sodomy (2)
- 17-19 Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform [repealed] (1)
- 17-20 Identification Procedures for Live Lineups, Photo Lineups, and Showups (3)
- 17-21 Cold Case Murder Reinvestigation (4)
- 17-22 Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation (12)

## Title 18. Debtor and Creditor

https://georgiacommons.org/code/18.md (147 sections)

- 18-2 Debtor and Creditor Relations (45)
- 18-3 Attachment Proceedings (38)
- 18-4 Garnishment Proceedings (57)
- 18-5 Debt Adjustment (7)

## Title 19. Domestic Relations

https://georgiacommons.org/code/19.md (489 sections)

- 19-1 General Provisions (1)
- 19-2 Domicile (6)
- 19-3 Marriage Generally (43)
- 19-4 Annulment of Marriage (5)
- 19-5 Divorce (17)
- 19-6 Alimony and Child Support (44)
- 19-7 Parent and Child Relationship Generally (32)
- 19-8 Adoption (32)
- 19-9 Child Custody Proceedings (72)
- 19-10 Abandonment of Child or Spouse (2)
- 19-10A Safe Place for Newborns (8)
- 19-11 Enforcement of Duty of Support (177)
- 19-12 Name Change (4)
- 19-13 Family Violence (31)
- 19-13A Dating Violence Protective Orders (6)
- 19-14 Trust Fund (2)
- 19-15 Child Abuse (7)

## Title 20. Education

https://georgiacommons.org/code/20.md (1507 sections)

- 20-1 General Provisions (34)
- 20-1A Early Care and Learning (36)
- 20-2 Elementary and Secondary Education (750)
- 20-2A Student Scholarship Organizations (8)
- 20-2B Promise Scholarship Accounts (20)
- 20-3 Postsecondary Education (424)
- 20-4 Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (76)
- 20-5 Libraries (37)
- 20-6 Education Compacts (10)
- 20-7 Legislative Educational Research Council (1)
- 20-8 Campus Policemen (7)
- 20-9 Eye Protective Devices for Students, Teachers, and Visitors (1)
- 20-10 Farmers’ Institutes (1)
- 20-11 Georgia Tech Research Institute (7)
- 20-12 Marine Resources Extension Centers and Institute for Oceanographic Studies (9)
- 20-13 Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (12)
- 20-14 Education Accountability (52)
- 20-15 Georgia Medical Center Authority (1)
- 20-16 Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority (18)
- 20-17 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (2)
- 20-18 Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation (1)

## Title 21. Elections

https://georgiacommons.org/code/21.md (454 sections)

- 21-1 Congressional Districts (3)
- 21-2 Elections and Primaries Generally (381)
- 21-3 Municipal Elections and Primaries (1)
- 21-4 Recall of Public Officers (21)
- 21-5 Government Transparency and Campaign Finance (48)

## Title 22. Eminent Domain

https://georgiacommons.org/code/22.md (126 sections)

- 22-1 General Provisions (16)
- 22-2 Condemnation Procedure Generally (57)
- 22-3 Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain for Special Purposes (37)
- 22-4 Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition for Those Displaced by Federal-aid Projects (16)

## Title 23. Equity

https://georgiacommons.org/code/23.md (144 sections)

- 23-1 General Provisions (25)
- 23-2 Grounds for Equitable Relief (63)
- 23-3 Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally (41)
- 23-4 Equity Procedure (15)

## Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety

https://georgiacommons.org/code/25.md (288 sections)

- 25-1 General Provisions (1)
- 25-2 Regulation of Fire and Other Hazards to Persons and Property Generally (51)
- 25-3 Local Fire Departments Generally (14)
- 25-4 Firefighter Standards and Training (16)
- 25-5 Resolution of Wages, Hours, Working Conditions of Firefighters (14)
- 25-6 Mutual Aid Resource Pacts (11)
- 25-7 Georgia Fire Academy (8)
- 25-8 Regulation of Blasting Operations Generally (12)
- 25-9 Blasting or Excavating Near Underground Facilities (16)
- 25-10 Regulation of Fireworks (17)
- 25-11 Regulation of Fire Protection Systems and Professionals (19)
- 25-12 Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems (22)
- 25-13 Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature (10)
- 25-14 Georgia Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection (11)
- 25-15 Other Safety Inspections and Regulations (66)

## Title 26. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

https://georgiacommons.org/code/26.md (394 sections)

- 26-1 General Provisions (1)
- 26-2 Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food (220)
- 26-3 Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Drugs and Cosmetics (24)
- 26-4 Pharmacists and Pharmacies (102)
- 26-5 Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs (47)

## Title 24. Evidence

https://georgiacommons.org/code/24.md (220 sections)

- 24-1 General Provisions (8)
- 24-2 Judicial Notice (3)
- 24-3 Parol Evidence (10)
- 24-4 Relevant Evidence and Its Limits (19)
- 24-5 Privileges (11)
- 24-6 Witnesses (29)
- 24-7 Opinions and Expert Testimony (7)
- 24-8 Hearsay (15)
- 24-9 Authentication and Identification (9)
- 24-10 Best Evidence Rule (8)
- 24-11 Establishment of Lost Records (13)
- 24-12 Medical and Other Confidential Information (11)
- 24-13 Securing Attendance of Witnesses and Production and Preservation of Evidence (50)
- 24-14 Proof Generally (27)

## Title 27. Game and Fish

https://georgiacommons.org/code/27.md (293 sections)

- 27-1 General Provisions (40)
- 27-2 Licenses, Permits, and Stamps Generally (47)
- 27-3 Wildlife Generally (81)
- 27-4 Fish (112)
- 27-5 Wild Animals (13)

## Title 28. General Assembly

https://georgiacommons.org/code/28.md (142 sections)

- 28-1 General Provisions (20)
- 28-2 Apportionment of House of Representatives and Senate; Qualifications of Members (2)
- 28-3 Administrative Personnel (9)
- 28-4 Legislative Services (11)
- 28-5 Financial Affairs (64)
- 28-6 Interstate Cooperation (9)
- 28-7 Prohibited Lobbying Practices (4)
- 28-8 Georgia Criminal Justice Improvement Council (1)
- 28-9 Code Revision Commission (5)
- 28-10 Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee (7)
- 28-11 Ethics and Efficiency in Government Act (8)
- 28-12 Legislative Review of Taxation (1)
- 28-13 2011 Special Council and Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (1)

## Title 29. Guardian and Ward

https://georgiacommons.org/code/29.md (312 sections)

- 29-1 General Provisions (1)
- 29-2 Guardians of Minors (49)
- 29-3 Conservators of Minors (68)
- 29-4 Guardians of Adults (39)
- 29-5 Conservators of Adults (68)
- 29-6 Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds (9)
- 29-7 Veterans Affairs Guardians (18)
- 29-8 County Guardians (6)
- 29-9 Court Proceedings (20)
- 29-10 Public Guardians (11)
- 29-11 Uniform Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (23)

## Title 30. Handicapped Persons

https://georgiacommons.org/code/30.md (78 sections)

- 30-1 General Provisions (6)
- 30-2 Georgia Industries for the Blind (9)
- 30-3 Access to and Use of Public Facilities by Persons with Disabilities (11)
- 30-4 Rights of Persons with Disabilities (5)
- 30-5 Protection of Disabled Adults and Elder Persons (12)
- 30-6 Personal Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (5)
- 30-7 Blind Persons’ Literacy Rights and Education (4)
- 30-8 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (1)
- 30-9 Georgia Achieving a Better Life Experience (able) (16)
- 30-10 Community Trusts (9)

## Title 31. Health

https://georgiacommons.org/code/31.md (1039 sections)

- 31-1 General Provisions (26)
- 31-2 Department of Community Health (20)
- 31-2A Department of Public Health (45)
- 31-3 County Boards of Health (19)
- 31-4 Council on Maternal and Infant Health (1)
- 31-5 Administration and Enforcement (15)
- 31-5A Department of Community Health (1)
- 31-6 State Health Planning and Development (27)
- 31-7 Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities (192)
- 31-8 Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients (155)
- 31-9 Consent for Surgical or Medical Treatment (8)
- 31-9A Woman’s Right to Know (9)
- 31-9B Physician’s Obligation in Performance of Abortions (3)
- 31-10 Vital Records (37)
- 31-11 Emergency Medical Services (68)
- 31-12 Control of Hazardous Conditions, Preventable Diseases, and Metabolic Disorders (19)
- 31-12A Smoke-free Air (13)
- 31-13 Radiation Control (28)
- 31-14 Hospitalization for Tuberculosis (16)
- 31-15 Care and Treatment of Cancer Patients (6)
- 31-15A Bone Mass Measurement Coverage (3)
- 31-16 Kidney Dialysis (1)
- 31-17 Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (11)
- 31-17A Control of Hiv (3)
- 31-18 Registry for Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries (4)
- 31-19 Control of Rabies (10)
- 31-20 Performance of Sterilization Procedures (6)
- 31-21 Dead Bodies (22)
- 31-22 Clinical Laboratories (15)
- 31-23 Eye Banks (9)
- 31-24 Blood Labeling (8)
- 31-25 Articles of Bedding (1)
- 31-26 Practice of Midwifery (7)
- 31-27 Control of Mass Gatherings (1)
- 31-28 Tourist Courts (7)
- 31-29 Compensation of Employees of State Institutions Who Contract Tuberculosis or Infectious Hepatitis (8)
- 31-30 Reports on Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange (9)
- 31-31 Boxing Match Licenses (1)
- 31-32 Advance Directives for Health Care (14)
- 31-33 Health Records (8)
- 31-34 Medical Professionals for Rural Assistance (11)
- 31-35 Vaccinations for Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Public Safety Officers (5)
- 31-36 Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (1)
- 31-36A Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult (7)
- 31-36B Georgia Caregivers (5)
- 31-37 Health Care Personnel (1)
- 31-38 Tanning Facilities (13)
- 31-39 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (10)
- 31-40 Body Art Studios (10)
- 31-41 Lead Poisoning Prevention (16)
- 31-42 Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education (3)
- 31-43 Commission on Men’s Health (1)
- 31-44 Renal Disease Facilities (15)
- 31-45 Public Swimming Pools (13)
- 31-45A Aquatic Safety Plans (5)
- 31-46 Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank (5)
- 31-47 Arthritis Prevention and Control Program (3)
- 31-48 Health Care Compact (1)
- 31-49 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness (7)
- 31-50 Rare Diseases (4)
- 31-51 Creation of Low Thc Oil Research Program (1)
- 31-52 Terminally Ill Patient’s Right to Try Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices (18)
- 31-53 Office of Health Strategy and Coordination (24)
- 31-54 Hospital Peace Officers (4)

## Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries

https://georgiacommons.org/code/32.md (397 sections)

- 32-1 General Provisions (11)
- 32-2 Department of Transportation (43)
- 32-3 Acquisition of Property for Transportation Purposes (34)
- 32-4 State, County, and Municipal Road Systems (47)
- 32-5 Funds for Public Roads (15)
- 32-6 Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally (106)
- 32-7 Abandonment, Disposal, or Leasing of Property Not Needed for Public Road Purposes (5)
- 32-8 Relocation Assistance (6)
- 32-9 Mass Transportation (26)
- 32-10 Public Authorities (94)
- 32-11 Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact (9)
- 32-12 Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation (1)

## Title 33. Insurance

https://georgiacommons.org/code/33.md (1596 sections)

- 33-1 General Provisions (29)
- 33-2 Department and Commissioner (34)
- 33-3 Authorization and General Requirements for Transaction of Insurance (34)
- 33-4 Actions Against Insurance Companies (7)
- 33-5 Regulation of Unauthorized Insurers (37)
- 33-6 Unfair Trade Practices (22)
- 33-7 Kinds of Insurance; Limits of Risks; Reinsurance (20)
- 33-8 Fees and Taxes (21)
- 33-9 Regulation of Rates, Underwriting Rules, and Related Organizations (50)
- 33-10 Assets and Liabilities (17)
- 33-11 Investments (76)
- 33-11A Investment Pools [redesignated] (1)
- 33-12 Administration of Deposits (17)
- 33-13 Insurance Holding Company Systems (29)
- 33-13A Mutual Insurance Holding Companies (13)
- 33-14 Domestic Stock and Mutual Insurers (78)
- 33-15 Fraternal Benefit Societies (38)
- 33-16 Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Companies (22)
- 33-17 Reciprocal Insurers (31)
- 33-18 Nonprofit Medical Service Corporations (1)
- 33-19 Nonprofit Hospital Service Corporations (1)
- 33-20 Health Care Plans (34)
- 33-20A Managed Health Care Plans (29)
- 33-20B Essential Rural Health Care Provider Access (7)
- 33-20C Accurate Provider Directories (7)
- 33-20D Rental Provider Network (6)
- 33-20E Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act (27)
- 33-20F Self-funded Healthcare Plans (5)
- 33-21 Health Maintenance Organizations (31)
- 33-21A Medicaid Care Management Organizations (14)
- 33-22 Insurance Premium Finance Companies (18)
- 33-23 Licensing (72)
- 33-24 Insurance Generally (143)
- 33-25 Life Insurance (16)
- 33-26 Industrial Life Insurance (9)
- 33-27 Group Life Insurance (9)
- 33-28 Annuity and Pure Endowment Contracts (7)
- 33-29 Individual Accident and Sickness Insurance (27)
- 33-29A Individual Health Insurance Coverage (16)
- 33-29B Health Care Coverage for Children (1)
- 33-30 Group or Blanket Accident and Sickness Insurance (32)
- 33-30A Health Plan Purchasing Cooperatives (11)
- 33-30B Spending Account and Consumer Driven Health Plan Advancement (7)
- 33-31 Credit Life Insurance and Credit Accident and Sickness Insurance (12)
- 33-32 Property Insurance (8)
- 33-33 Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (10)
- 33-34 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations (11)
- 33-34A Vehicle Protection Product Warranties (13)
- 33-35 Prepaid Legal Services Plans (23)
- 33-36 Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool (23)
- 33-37 Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation (61)
- 33-38 Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (22)
- 33-39 Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Information Gathered by Insurance Institutions (23)
- 33-40 Risk Retention Groups (21)
- 33-41 Captive Insurance Companies (34)
- 33-42 Long-term Care Insurance (7)
- 33-43 Medicare Supplement Insurance (9)
- 33-44 High Risk Health Insurance Plan (1)
- 33-45 Continuing Care Providers and Facilities (15)
- 33-46 Certification of Private Review Agents (31)
- 33-47 Managing General Agents (8)
- 33-48 Producer Controlled Property and Casualty Insurers (4)
- 33-49 Reinsurance Intermediaries (11)
- 33-50 Multiple Employer Self-insured Health Plans (14)
- 33-51 Georgia Affordable Hsa Eligible High Deductible Health Plan (7)
- 33-52 Assumption Reinsurance Agreements and Insurance Business Transfers (14)
- 33-53 Coverage for Certain Types of Anti-cancer Drug Therapy (4)
- 33-54 Genetic Testing (8)
- 33-55 Reporting of Transactions by Insurers (3)
- 33-56 Risk-based Capital Levels (13)
- 33-57 Consumers’ Insurance Advocate (1)
- 33-58 Charitable Gift Annuities (6)
- 33-59 Life Settlements (18)
- 33-59A Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact (2)
- 33-60 Small Business Employee Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan Act (6)
- 33-61 Regulation of Automobile Clubs (2)
- 33-62 Property and Casualty Actuarial Opinion Law (3)
- 33-63 Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers (9)
- 33-64 Regulation and Licensure of Pharmacy Benefits Managers (14)
- 33-65 Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure (11)
- 33-66 Data Analysis for Tort Reform (8)

## Title 34. Labor and Industrial Relations

https://georgiacommons.org/code/34.md (479 sections)

- 34-1 General Provisions (10)
- 34-2 Department of Labor (16)
- 34-3 Hours of Labor in Factories (4)
- 34-4 Minimum Wage Law (7)
- 34-5 Sex Discrimination in Employment (7)
- 34-5A Sexual Harassment in Government Workplaces (2)
- 34-6 Labor Organizations and Labor Relations (18)
- 34-6A Equal Employment for Persons with Disabilities (6)
- 34-7 Employment Generally; Employers Liability (19)
- 34-8 Employment Security (144)
- 34-9 Workers’ Compensation (230)
- 34-10 Labor Pools (6)
- 34-11  (1)
- 34-12 Reserved (1)
- 34-13 Reserved (1)
- 34-14 State Workforce Development Board (5)
- 34-15 Reserved (2)

## Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies

https://georgiacommons.org/code/35.md (288 sections)

- 35-1 General Provisions (24)
- 35-2 Department of Public Safety (77)
- 35-3 Georgia Bureau of Investigation (87)
- 35-4 Georgia Police Academy (9)
- 35-5 Georgia Public Safety Training Center (8)
- 35-6 State Victim Services Commission (4)
- 35-6A Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (17)
- 35-7 Organized Crime Prevention Council (1)
- 35-8 Employment and Training of Peace Officers (35)
- 35-9 Special Policemen (15)
- 35-10 Municipal and County Police Departments’ Nomenclature (11)

## Title 36. Local Government

https://georgiacommons.org/code/36.md (1040 sections)

- 36-1 General Provisions (29)
- 36-2 Militia Districts (5)
- 36-3 County Boundaries (14)
- 36-4 Change or Removal of County Site (6)
- 36-5 Organization of County Government (12)
- 36-6 County Treasurer (29)
- 36-7 County Surveyor (17)
- 36-8 County Police (8)
- 36-9 County Property Generally (12)
- 36-10 Public Works Contracts (5)
- 36-11 Claims Against Counties (7)
- 36-12 Supervision and Support of Paupers (5)
- 36-13 Building, Electrical, and Other Codes (13)
- 36-14 County Bridges (3)
- 36-15 County Law Library (13)
- 36-16 County Historical Container (5)
- 36-17 Grants of State Funds to Counties (9)
- 36-18 Regulation of Cable Television Systems (5)
- 36-19 Immunity From Antitrust Liability (1)
- 36-20 County Leadership Training (9)
- 36-21 Group Health Benefits Program (10)
- 36-22 Land Conservation (1)
- 36-30 General Provisions (14)
- 36-31 Incorporation of Municipal Corporations (15)
- 36-32 Municipal Courts (29)
- 36-33 Liability of Municipal Corporations for Acts or Omissions (6)
- 36-34 Powers of Municipal Corporations Generally (11)
- 36-35 Home Rule Powers (10)
- 36-36 Annexation of Territory (60)
- 36-37 Acquisition and Disposition of Real and Personal Property Generally (12)
- 36-38 Bonds (8)
- 36-39 Street Improvements (34)
- 36-40 Grants of State Funds to Municipal Corporations (14)
- 36-41 Urban Residential Finance Authorities for Large Municipalities (13)
- 36-42 Downtown Development Authorities (18)
- 36-43 City Business Improvement Districts (9)
- 36-44 Redevelopment Powers (23)
- 36-45 Municipal Training (8)
- 36-60 General Provisions (37)
- 36-61 Urban Redevelopment (20)
- 36-62 Development Authorities (27)
- 36-62A Conduct of Members of Local Authorities (4)
- 36-63 Resource Recovery Development Authorities (11)
- 36-64 Recreation Systems (16)
- 36-65 Immunity From Antitrust Liability (2)
- 36-66 Zoning Procedures (8)
- 36-66A Transfer of Development Rights (2)
- 36-66B Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (7)
- 36-66C Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas (21)
- 36-67 Zoning Proposal Review Procedures (1)
- 36-67A Conflict of Interest in Zoning Actions (6)
- 36-68 Merger of Municipal Government with County (4)
- 36-69 Mutual Aid (11)
- 36-69A Interlocal Cooperation (9)
- 36-70 Coordinated and Comprehensive Planning and Service Delivery by Counties and Municipalities (21)
- 36-71 Development Impact Fees (13)
- 36-72 Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds (16)
- 36-73 Contracts for Regional Facilities (4)
- 36-74 Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (25)
- 36-75 Public Safety and Judicial Facilities (13)
- 36-76 Expedited Franchising of Cable and Video Services (11)
- 36-80 General Provisions (32)
- 36-81 Budgets and Audits (13)
- 36-82 Bonds (101)
- 36-83 Local Government Investment Pool (8)
- 36-84 Purchasing Preferences (1)
- 36-85 Interlocal Risk Management Agencies (20)
- 36-86 Local Government Efficiency (4)
- 36-87 Participation in Federal Programs (2)
- 36-88 Enterprise Zones (10)
- 36-89 Homeowner Tax Relief Grants (6)
- 36-90 Local Government Cable Fair Competition (8)
- 36-91 Public Works Bidding (39)
- 36-92 Waiver of Immunity for Motor Vehicle Claims (5)

## Title 37. Mental Health

https://georgiacommons.org/code/37.md (357 sections)

- 37-1 Governing and Regulation of Mental Health (44)
- 37-2 Administration of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Addictive Diseases, and Other Disability Services (47)
- 37-3 Examination, Treatment, Etc., for Mental Illness (82)
- 37-4 Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled Generally (42)
- 37-5 Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled (10)
- 37-6 Day-care Centers for the Developmentally Disabled (8)
- 37-7 Hospitalization and Treatment of Alcoholics, Drug Dependent Individuals, and Drug Abusers (65)
- 37-8 Treatment of Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons (1)
- 37-9 Payment of Expenses for Support, Treatment, and Care of Patients in State Institutions Generally (13)
- 37-10 Interstate Compact on Mental Health (3)
- 37-11 Psychiatric Advance Directive (16)
- 37-12 Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-responder Programs (14)
- 37-13 Community Living Arrangements (12)

## Title 38. Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs

https://georgiacommons.org/code/38.md (383 sections)

- 38-1 General Provisions (2)
- 38-2 Military Affairs (250)
- 38-3 Emergency Management (95)
- 38-4 Veterans Affairs (36)

## Title 39. Minors

https://georgiacommons.org/code/39.md (51 sections)

- 39-1 General Provisions (1)
- 39-2 Regulation of Employment of Minors (22)
- 39-3 Interstate Compact on Juveniles (1)
- 39-4 Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (10)
- 39-4A Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (7)
- 39-5 Online Internet Safety (5)
- 39-6 Social Media Platforms (5)

## Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic

https://georgiacommons.org/code/40.md (899 sections)

- 40-1 Identification and Regulation (102)
- 40-2 Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles (139)
- 40-3 Certificates of Title, Security Interests, and Liens (52)
- 40-4 Identification of and Purchase and Resale of Motor Vehicles and Parts (18)
- 40-5 Drivers’ Licenses (126)
- 40-6 Uniform Rules of the Road (222)
- 40-7 Off-road Vehicles (6)
- 40-8 Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles (76)
- 40-9 Reporting Accidents; Giving Proof of Financial Responsibility (35)
- 40-10 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (10)
- 40-11 Abandoned, Derelict, and Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles (29)
- 40-12 Actions Against Nonresident Motorists (8)
- 40-13 Prosecution of Traffic Offenses (34)
- 40-14 Use of Speed Detection Devices and Red Light Cameras (27)
- 40-15 Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program (5)
- 40-16 Department of Driver Services (10)

## Title 41. Nuisances

https://georgiacommons.org/code/41.md (41 sections)

- 41-1 General Provisions (10)
- 41-2 Abatement of Nuisances Generally (17)
- 41-3 Places Used for Unlawful Sexual and Drug Activities (14)

## Title 42. Penal Institutions

https://georgiacommons.org/code/42.md (361 sections)

- 42-1 General Provisions (25)
- 42-2 Board and Department of Corrections (18)
- 42-3 Community Supervision and Transition (32)
- 42-4 Jails (40)
- 42-5 Correctional Institutions of State and Counties (68)
- 42-6 Detainers (12)
- 42-7 Treatment of Youthful Offenders (9)
- 42-8 Probation (79)
- 42-9 Pardons and Paroles (57)
- 42-10 Correctional Industries (5)
- 42-11 Interstate Corrections Compact (3)
- 42-12 Prison Litigation Reform (11)
- 42-13 International Transfer of Prisoners (2)

## Title 43. Professions and Businesses

https://georgiacommons.org/code/43.md (1410 sections)

- 43-1 General Provisions (41)
- 43-1A Occupational Regulation Legislation Review (9)
- 43-1B Patient Self-referral (8)
- 43-1C Georgia Professional Regulation Reform (3)
- 43-2 Audit of Regulatory Agencies (5)
- 43-3 Accountants (43)
- 43-4 Architects (28)
- 43-4A Athlete Agents (22)
- 43-4B Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (36)
- 43-5 Athletic Trainers (15)
- 43-6 Auctioneers (35)
- 43-7 Barbers (1)
- 43-7A Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists (11)
- 43-8 Operators of Billiard Rooms (3)
- 43-8A Professional Boxing (1)
- 43-8B Cemeterians (8)
- 43-9 Chiropractors (25)
- 43-10 Barbers and Cosmetologists (23)
- 43-10A Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists (27)
- 43-11 Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants (56)
- 43-11A Dietitians (19)
- 43-12 Disabled Veterans and Blind Persons Engaging in Peddling, Operating Businesses, or Practicing Professions (9)
- 43-12A Ignition Interlock Device Providers (9)
- 43-13 Instructors in Driver Training and Operators of Driver Training Schools (15)
- 43-14 Electrical Contractors, Plumbers, Conditioned Air Contractors, Low Voltage Contractors, and Utility Contractors (28)
- 43-15 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (35)
- 43-16 Firearms Dealers (1)
- 43-17 Charitable Solicitations (26)
- 43-18 Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, and Crematories (45)
- 43-19 Geologists (28)
- 43-20 Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers (21)
- 43-20A Regulation of Private Immigration Assistance Services (21)
- 43-21 Operators of Hotels, Inns, and Roadhouses (35)
- 43-21A Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, and Safety Profession Recognition and Title Protection (10)
- 43-22 Junk Dealers (5)
- 43-22A Lactation Consultant Practice (13)
- 43-23 Landscape Architects (21)
- 43-24 Librarians (7)
- 43-24A Massage Therapy Practice (28)
- 43-25 Operators of Motor Vehicle Racetracks (10)
- 43-25A Music Therapy (8)
- 43-26 Nurses (43)
- 43-27 Long-term Care Facility Administrators (12)
- 43-28 Occupational Therapists (19)
- 43-29 Dispensing Opticians (22)
- 43-30 Optometrists (17)
- 43-31 Pecan Dealers and Processors (1)
- 43-32 Peddlers and Itinerant Traders (1)
- 43-33 Physical Therapists (23)
- 43-34 Physicians, Acupuncture, Physician Assistants, Cancer and Glaucoma Treatment, Respiratory Care, Clinical Perfusionists, and Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice (157)
- 43-34A Patient Right to Know (9)
- 43-35 Podiatry Practice (19)
- 43-36 Polygraph Examiners (1)
- 43-37 Dealers in Precious Metals and Gems (7)
- 43-38 Operators of Private Detective Businesses and Private Security Businesses (20)
- 43-39 Psychologists (22)
- 43-39A Real Estate Appraisers (32)
- 43-40 Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (37)
- 43-41 Residential and Commercial General Contractors (18)
- 43-42 Registered Professional Sanitarians (1)
- 43-43 Scrap Metal Processors (5)
- 43-43A Snow Skiing Safety (8)
- 43-44 Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists (19)
- 43-45 Persons Engaged in Structural Pest Control (26)
- 43-46 Transient Merchants (7)
- 43-46A Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner (10)
- 43-47 Used Motor Vehicle and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers (25)
- 43-48 Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers, Dismantlers, and Rebuilders and Salvage Dealers (1)
- 43-49 Dealers in Used Watches (5)
- 43-50 Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians (34)
- 43-51 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (15)

## Title 44. Property

https://georgiacommons.org/code/44.md (1172 sections)

- 44-1 General Provisions (18)
- 44-2 Recordation and Registration of Deeds and Other Instruments (161)
- 44-3 Regulation of Specialized Land Transactions (139)
- 44-4 Determination of Boundaries (22)
- 44-5 Acquisition and Loss of Property (124)
- 44-6 Estates (84)
- 44-7 Landlord and Tenant (73)
- 44-8 Water Rights (10)
- 44-9 Easements (42)
- 44-10 Historic Preservation (28)
- 44-11 Ejectment and Proceedings Against Intruders (19)
- 44-12 Rights in Personalty (146)
- 44-13 Exemptions From Levy and Sale (48)
- 44-14 Mortgages, Conveyances to Secure Debt, and Liens (229)
- 44-15 Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds (8)
- 44-16 Uniform Environmental Covenants (14)
- 44-17 Transfer-on-death Deeds (7)

## Title 45. Public Officers and Employees

https://georgiacommons.org/code/45.md (742 sections)

- 45-1 General Provisions (8)
- 45-2 Eligibility and Qualifications for Office (18)
- 45-3 Official Oaths and Commissions (19)
- 45-4 Official Bonds (30)
- 45-5 Vacation of Office (11)
- 45-5A Temporary Disabilities of Elected Constitutional Executive Officers (6)
- 45-6 Powers and Duties Generally (14)
- 45-7 Salaries and Fees (46)
- 45-8 Accounting for Public Funds (35)
- 45-9 Insuring and Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees (55)
- 45-10 Codes of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest (25)
- 45-11 Miscellaneous Offenses Concerning Public Officers and Employees (10)
- 45-12 Governor (114)
- 45-13 Secretary of State (35)
- 45-14 Commissioner of Insurance (8)
- 45-15 Attorney General (32)
- 45-16 Coroners (56)
- 45-17 Notaries Public (31)
- 45-18 Employees’ Insurance and Benefits Plans (66)
- 45-19 Labor Practices (36)
- 45-20 Personnel Administration (41)
- 45-21 Employees’ Suggestion and Meritorious Awards Program (9)
- 45-22 Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know (12)
- 45-23 Drug-free Public Work Force (9)
- 45-24 Governmental Reorganization and Termination From Employment Reform (9)
- 45-25 Insurance Benefits for First Responders Diagnosed with Occupational Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (7)

## Title 46. Public Utilities and Public Transportation

https://georgiacommons.org/code/46.md (781 sections)

- 46-1 General Provisions (6)
- 46-2 Public Service Commission (62)
- 46-2A Electric Utilities Generally (2)
- 46-3 Electrical Service (227)
- 46-3A Integrated Resource Planning (11)
- 46-4 Distribution, Storage, and Sale of Gas (104)
- 46-4A Provision of Energy Conservation Assistance to Residential Customers by Electric and Gas Utilities (14)
- 46-5 Telephone Service (145)
- 46-6 Radio Common Carriers (1)
- 46-7 Motor Carriers (1)
- 46-8 Railroad Companies (97)
- 46-8A Rapid Rail Passenger Service (4)
- 46-9 Transportation of Freight and Passengers Generally (107)

## Title 47. Retirement and Pensions

https://georgiacommons.org/code/47.md (729 sections)

- 47-1 General Provisions (43)
- 47-2 Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (152)
- 47-3 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (72)
- 47-4 Public School Employees Retirement System (28)
- 47-5 Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (24)
- 47-6 Georgia Legislative Retirement System (22)
- 47-7 Georgia Firefighters’ Pension Fund (41)
- 47-7A Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund (1)
- 47-8 Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia; Senior Judges (emeritus) (25)
- 47-9 Superior Court Judges Retirement System; Senior Judges (1)
- 47-10 Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund (1)
- 47-11 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia (21)
- 47-12 District Attorneys Emeritus and the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia (27)
- 47-13 District Attorneys’ Retirement System (1)
- 47-14 Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia (23)
- 47-15 Superior Court Reporters Emeritus (5)
- 47-16 Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia (31)
- 47-17 Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund (30)
- 47-18 Social Security Coverage for Employees of the State and Political Subdivisions of the State (13)
- 47-19 State Employees’ Assurance Department (10)
- 47-20 Public Retirement Systems Standards (38)
- 47-21 Regents Retirement Plan (14)
- 47-22 Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (11)
- 47-23 Georgia Judicial Retirement System (54)
- 47-24 Georgia Military Pension Fund (18)
- 47-25 Magistrates Retirement Fund (23)

## Title 48. Revenue and Taxation

https://georgiacommons.org/code/48.md (1263 sections)

- 48-1 General Provisions (10)
- 48-2 State Administrative Organization, Administration, and Enforcement (67)
- 48-3 Tax Executions (37)
- 48-4 Tax Sales (46)
- 48-5 Ad Valorem Taxation of Property (358)
- 48-5A Special Assessment of Forest Land Conservation Use Property (6)
- 48-5B Moratorium Period for Valuation Increases in Property (1)
- 48-5C Title Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles (tavt) (1)
- 48-6 Taxation of Intangibles (39)
- 48-7 Income Taxes (179)
- 48-7A Low-income Tax Credit (3)
- 48-8 Sales and Use Taxes (291)
- 48-9 Motor Fuel and Road Taxes (38)
- 48-10 Motor Vehicle License Fees and Plates (1)
- 48-11 Taxes on Tobacco and Vaping Products (33)
- 48-12 Estate Tax (1)
- 48-13 Specific, Business, and Occupation Taxes (113)
- 48-14 Grants and Special Revenue Disbursements (4)
- 48-15 Excise Tax on Marijuana and Controlled Substances (11)
- 48-16 Tax Amnesty Program (12)
- 48-16A Property Tax Amnesty Program (10)
- 48-17 Redesignated (1)
- 48-18 Certified Capital Companies (1)

## Title 49. Social Services

https://georgiacommons.org/code/49.md (387 sections)

- 49-1 General Provisions (9)
- 49-2 Department of Human Services (28)
- 49-3 County and District Departments, Boards, and Directors of Family and Children Services (10)
- 49-4 Public Assistance (131)
- 49-4A Department of Juvenile Justice (18)
- 49-4B Interstate Compact for Juveniles (3)
- 49-5 Programs and Protection for Children and Youth (99)
- 49-6 Services for the Aging (38)
- 49-7 Family-planning Services (9)
- 49-8 Economic Rehabilitation Services (6)
- 49-9 Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (29)
- 49-10 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (7)

## Title 50. State Government

https://georgiacommons.org/code/50.md (1092 sections)

- 50-1 General Provisions (14)
- 50-2 Boundaries and Jurisdiction of the State (16)
- 50-3 State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols (70)
- 50-4 Organization of Executive Branch Generally (7)
- 50-5 Department of Administrative Services (79)
- 50-5A Office of State Treasurer (11)
- 50-5B State Accounting Office (10)
- 50-5C Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure (10)
- 50-6 Department of Audits and Accounts (24)
- 50-7 Department of Economic Development (45)
- 50-8 Department of Community Affairs (113)
- 50-9 Georgia Building Authority (45)
- 50-10 Georgia Development Authority (10)
- 50-11 State Law Library (1)
- 50-12 Commissions and Other Agencies (50)
- 50-13 Administrative Procedure (31)
- 50-13A Tax Tribunals (21)
- 50-14 Open and Public Meetings (6)
- 50-15 Public Lawsuits (4)
- 50-15A Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act (4)
- 50-16 Public Property (85)
- 50-17 State Debt, Investment, and Depositories (40)
- 50-18 State Printing and Documents (55)
- 50-19 Transportation Services (10)
- 50-20 Relations with Nonprofit Contractors (8)
- 50-21 Waiver of Sovereign Immunity as to Actions Ex Contractu; State Tort Claims (20)
- 50-22 Managerial Control Over Acquisition of Professional Services (9)
- 50-23 Environmental Finance Authority (34)
- 50-24 Drug-free Workplace (6)
- 50-25 Georgia Technology Authority (28)
- 50-26 Housing and Finance Authority (22)
- 50-27 Lottery for Education (69)
- 50-28 State Productivity Council (1)
- 50-29 Information Technology (9)
- 50-30 Institute for Community Business Development (1)
- 50-31 Georgia Suggestion System (1)
- 50-32 Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (35)
- 50-33 Year 2000 Readiness (1)
- 50-34 Onegeorgia Authority (21)
- 50-35 Georgia Environmental Training and Education Authority (1)
- 50-36 Verification of Lawful Presence Within United States (4)
- 50-37 Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (8)
- 50-38 Compact for a Balanced Budget (1)
- 50-39 Atlanta-region Transit Link ‘‘atl’’ Authority (31)
- 50-40 Promotion and Deployment of Broadband Services (21)

## Title 51. Torts

https://georgiacommons.org/code/51.md (242 sections)

- 51-1 General Provisions (72)
- 51-2 Imputable Negligence (8)
- 51-3 Liability of Owners and Occupiers of Land (24)
- 51-4 Wrongful Death (6)
- 51-5 Libel and Slander (12)
- 51-6 Fraud and Deceit (4)
- 51-7 False Arrest, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution, and Abusive Litigation (24)
- 51-8 Forcible Entry and Detainer (1)
- 51-9 Injuries to Real Estate (12)
- 51-10 Injuries to Personalty (6)
- 51-11 Defenses to Tort Actions (12)
- 51-12 Damages (34)
- 51-13 Recovery in Medical Malpractice Actions (1)
- 51-14 Asbestos and Silica Claims (13)
- 51-15 Asbestos Claims (8)
- 51-16 Covid-19 Pandemic Business Safety (5)

## Title 52. Waters of the State, Ports, and Watercraft

https://georgiacommons.org/code/52.md (212 sections)

- 52-1 General Provisions (20)
- 52-2 Georgia Ports Authority (39)
- 52-3 Intracoastal Waterway (11)
- 52-4 Canal Companies (16)
- 52-5 Navigation Companies (12)
- 52-6 Pilots and Pilotage (36)
- 52-7 Registration, Operation, and Sale of Watercraft (67)
- 52-8 Discharge of Substances Dangerous to Navigation or Property (5)
- 52-9 River and Harbor Development (2)
- 52-10 Foreign Trade Zones (4)

## Title 53. Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates

https://georgiacommons.org/code/53.md (498 sections)

- 53-1 General Provisions (14)
- 53-2 Descent and Distribution (26)
- 53-3 Year’s Support (21)
- 53-4 Wills (49)
- 53-5 Probate (55)
- 53-6 Administrators and Personal Representatives (37)
- 53-7 Administration of Estates Generally (60)
- 53-8 Investments, Sales, and Conveyances (11)
- 53-9 Missing Persons and Persons Believed to Be Dead (17)
- 53-10 Simultaneous Death (6)
- 53-11 Proceedings in Probate Court (11)
- 53-12 Trusts (169)
- 53-13 Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets (18)
- 53-14 Testamentary Additions to Trusts (1)
- 53-15 Incorporation of Fiduciary Powers by Reference (1)
- 53-16 Foreign Corporation Fiduciaries (1)
- 53-17 Uniform Act for Simplification of Fiduciary Security Transfers (1)