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title: O.C.G.A. § 50-7-13. Revenue from vending machine sales to offset maintenance costs.
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# O.C.G.A. § 50-7-13. Revenue from vending machine sales to offset maintenance costs.

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at welcome centers and tourist centers shall be utilized by the Department of Economic Development to offset the cost of maintenance of all welcome centers and tourist centers and litter pickup in these areas. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at safety rest areas shall be utilized by the Department of Transportation to offset the cost of maintenance of all safety rest areas and litter pickup in these areas.

## History

Ga. L. 1979, p. 132, § 7; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 34.

## Cross References

Seizure of vending machines containing cigarettes, cigars, or loose or smokeless tobacco upon which tax has not been paid, § 48-11-9.