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title: O.C.G.A. § 49-5-161. Registration and form required; fee; issuance of certificate.
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# O.C.G.A. § 49-5-161. Registration and form required; fee; issuance of certificate.

(a) On and after July 1, 2011, all organizations shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department, upon forms furnished by the department. The form shall require the name, address, and telephone number of the organization and emergency contact information.

(b) A registrant shall be required to pay an annual registration fee of $25.00.

(c) Upon receipt of an application for registration, payment of the registration fees, and presentation by the applicant of evidence that the organization meets the qualifications prescribed by Code Section 49-4-162, the department shall issue such organization a registration certificate valid for one year.

## History

Code 1981, § 49-5-161, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94.