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title: O.C.G.A. § 10-1-401. Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited.
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# O.C.G.A. § 10-1-401. Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited.

(a) No private right of action shall be brought under this part:

(1) More than two years after the person bringing the action knew or should have known of the occurrence of the alleged violation; or

(2) More than two years after the termination of any proceeding or action by the State of Georgia, whichever is later.

(b) Damages or penalties to which a person is entitled pursuant to this part may be set off against the allegation of the person to the seller and may be raised as a defense to a suit on the obligation without regard to the time limitations prescribed by this Code section.

## History

Ga. L. 1975, p. 376, § 17; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 2/SB 148.

## Law Reviews

For article, “Acquisition of Trademark Rights Under United States and Georgia Law,” see 7 Ga. St. B. J. 14 (2001).