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title: O.C.G.A. § 32-9-17. Logo and branding.
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# O.C.G.A. § 32-9-17. Logo and branding.

(a) On and after January 1, 2019, the board shall utilize a logo and brand upon any newly acquired capital asset worth more than $250,000.00 that is regularly visible to the public which shall include the acronym ‘‘ATL’’ as a prominent feature.

(b) On and after January 1, 2023, the board shall utilize a logo and brand upon any property of the authority which shall include the acronym ‘‘ATL’’ as a prominent feature.

(c) Such branding and logo will in no manner change the official name, business, contracts, or other obligations of the authority.

(d) The powers and duties conferred under this Code section shall be in addition to any powers and duties authorized in the MARTA Act and shall in no way be interpreted to repeal any portion of such Act.

## History

Code 1981, § 32-9-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 377, § 3-1/HB 930.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective May 3, 2018.