Georgia Commons

Title 10. COMMERCE AND TRADE

Chapter 1. SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES

520 sections · 10-1-1 to 10-1-962

Article 1. RETAIL INSTALLMENT AND HOME SOLICITATION SALES

  1. 10-1-1Short title.
  2. 10-1-2Definitions; construction.
  3. 10-1-3Requirements for retail installment contracts; limitations on time price differential; prepayment; inclusion of construction permit costs.
  4. 10-1-4Requirements for revolving accounts; limitations on time price differential.
  5. 10-1-5Retail installment contracts entered into by mail or telephone.
  6. 10-1-6Buyer’s right to cancel home solicitation sale.
  7. 10-1-7Providing for payment of delinquency charges, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and bad instrument fees.
  8. 10-1-8Limitations on security interest; application of payments to revolving accounts.
  9. 10-1-9Transfer of retail installment contracts or revolving accounts.
  10. 10-1-10Disposition of goods repossessed after default; right to recover deficiency.
  11. 10-1-11Second mortgage statutes not affected; exemption from loan and interest statutes.
  12. 10-1-12Prior contracts or accounts not affected.
  13. 10-1-13Waiver of this article void.
  14. 10-1-14Limitation of actions.
  15. 10-1-15Criminal and civil penalties.
  16. 10-1-16Inapplicability of this article to educational entities and student loan transactions.

Article 1A. DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES

  1. 10-1-20Short title.
  2. 10-1-21Definitions.
  3. 10-1-22Seller’s obligation to provide sales receipt or contract; obligation of buyer upon cancellation.
  4. 10-1-23Notice of cancellation; form.
  5. 10-1-24Timing of assignments of note or other evidence of indebtedness.
  6. 10-1-25Utilization of federal forms and notices.
  7. 10-1-26Buyers’ continuing rights under other statutory provisions.
  8. 10-1-27Exemptions.

Article 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SALES FINANCING

  1. 10-1-30Short title.
  2. 10-1-31Definitions; construction.
  3. 10-1-32Requirements for retail installment contracts; insurance; providing for payment of delinquency charges, attorney’s fees, and court costs.
  4. 10-1-33Finance charge limitations; assignment of contract.
  5. 10-1-33.1Advancement of money for satisfaction of lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle.
  6. 10-1-34Right to prepay debt; credit upon anticipation of payments.
  7. 10-1-35Refinancing retail installment contract.
  8. 10-1-36Disposition of motor vehicle repossessed after default; right to recover deficiency.
  9. 10-1-36.1Prohibition on class actions.
  10. 10-1-37Waiver of this article void.
  11. 10-1-38Criminal and civil penalties.
  12. 10-1-39Additional definitions.
  13. 10-1-40Unlawful inducement of motor vehicle buyer or lessee under contract to sublease vehicle; unlawful offering of vehicle for hire by sublessee.
  14. 10-1-41Civil action for unlawful inducement for sublease of motor vehicle; remedies.
  15. 10-1-42Advancement of money to satisfy lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle; inclusion in gross capitalized cost.

Article 3. UNSOLICITED MERCHANDISE

  1. 10-1-50Sale of unsolicited merchandise prohibited; payment after expiration of trial period; available remedy.
  2. 10-1-51Unordered merchandise sent after membership terminated deemed gift; enjoining payment requests.

Article 4. FURNISHING NAMES OF PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS

  1. 10-1-70Disclosure of consideration required in contract; penalty.

Article 5. LABELING REMANUFACTURED OR REBUILT ITEMS

  1. 10-1-80Definitions.
  2. 10-1-81Label required for remanufactured item sold at retail.
  3. 10-1-82Label required for rebuilt item sold at retail.
  4. 10-1-83Penalty for violation of this article.

Article 6. INTERSTATE PURCHASE OF RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS

  1. 10-1-100Out-of-state purchase of rifles and shotguns by residents.
  2. 10-1-101Purchase of rifles and shotguns by nonresidents.

Article 7. SALE OF PAINTS AND FLAXSEED OR LINSEED OIL

  1. 10-1-120“Paint” defined.
  2. 10-1-121Enforcement of article; rules and regulations.
  3. 10-1-122Labels on paint containers.
  4. 10-1-123Purity of flaxseed or linseed oil; requirement for boiled linseed oil.
  5. 10-1-124Flaxseed or linseed oil to be sold under true name; labeling tank cars, tanks, barrels, or vessels of such oil.
  6. 10-1-125Possession of improperly labeled article prima-facie evidence of violation.
  7. 10-1-126Requirements for timber-marking paint; penalty for violation; enjoining violation.
  8. 10-1-127Penalty for sale of deceptively labeled paint.

Article 8. SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, BRAKE FLUID, AND ANTIFREEZE · Part 1. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

  1. 10-1-140Definitions.
  2. 10-1-141“Petroleum products” not to include liquefied petroleum gas.
  3. 10-1-142Appointment and duties of state oil chemist.
  4. 10-1-143Employment of oil inspectors; expenses.
  5. 10-1-144Additional expenses; Commissioner of Agriculture to be chief oil inspector.
  6. 10-1-145Payment of compensation and expenses.
  7. 10-1-146Bonds of state oil chemist and inspectors.
  8. 10-1-147Filling vacancies in offices of state oil chemist and inspectors.
  9. 10-1-148Right to inspect premises; search warrants; refusal of admission as evidence of violation.
  10. 10-1-149Gasoline and kerosene subject to inspection and analysis; manufacturers and wholesalers to file statements.
  11. 10-1-150Approval of substitutes or improvers of fuels or other motor fuels.
  12. 10-1-151Sale of substandard gasoline and kerosene illegal; confiscation and destruction.
  13. 10-1-151.1Production and sale of biodiesel fuel.
  14. 10-1-152Labeling gasoline and kerosene containers; cleaning kerosene containers of gasoline.
  15. 10-1-153Notice and sample of petroleum products shipped into state.
  16. 10-1-154Requests for analysis of gasoline, illuminating oils, or heating oils by a purchaser.
  17. 10-1-155Rules and regulations; specifications for petroleum products; penalty for violations.
  18. 10-1-156Enjoining marketing in violation of part, specifications, or rules and regulations.
  19. 10-1-157Collecting and testing samples of petroleum products; rules and regulations.
  20. 10-1-158Registration of gasoline dealers.
  21. 10-1-159Inspection of self-measuring pumps; sealing accurate pumps; condemnation of inaccurate pumps; rules and regulations.
  22. 10-1-160Calibration of tank trucks, meters, containers, and other measures; condemnation of inaccurate measures.
  23. 10-1-161No fee for gasoline or kerosene inspection.Reserved
  24. 10-1-162Substitution or misbranding of petroleum products; sale of used or reclaimed lubricants; action to enjoin violations; enforcement.
  25. 10-1-163Penalty for violating Code Section 10-1-162; individual liability.
  26. 10-1-164Requirements for signs advertising price of retail motor fuel; advertisements offering free gifts or services; enforcement; penalty.2 versionsnot yet in force
  27. 10-1-164.1Self-service gasoline price for drivers holding special disability permit; penalty.
  28. 10-1-165Civil penalty.
  29. 10-1-166Penalty for chemist or inspector having interest in sale or manufacture of gasoline.
  30. 10-1-167Penalty for operating condemned self-measuring gasoline pumps.
  31. 10-1-168Penalty for operating short-measure gasoline pump.
  32. 10-1-169Penalty for violation of this part or regulations.

Article 8. SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, BRAKE FLUID, AND ANTIFREEZE · Part 2. BRAKE FLUID

  1. 10-1-180Definitions.
  2. 10-1-181Adulterated brake fluid.
  3. 10-1-182Misbranded brake fluid.
  4. 10-1-183Use of misbranded or adulterated brake fluid prohibited.
  5. 10-1-184Establishing minimum brake fluid standard and specifications.
  6. 10-1-185Inspection of brake fluid samples; annual license to sell.
  7. 10-1-186Enforcement; right of inspection; “stop-sale” orders; condemnation of adulterated or misbranded brake fluid.
  8. 10-1-187Rules and regulations; powers of Commissioner’s agents; list of inspected and licensed brands; advertising of licensing.
  9. 10-1-188Certified analyses as evidence.Reserved
  10. 10-1-189Penalty for violations; instituting prosecutions.

Article 8. SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, BRAKE FLUID, AND ANTIFREEZE · Part 3. ANTIFREEZE

  1. 10-1-200Definitions.
  2. 10-1-201Adulterated antifreeze.
  3. 10-1-202Misbranded antifreeze.
  4. 10-1-202.1Addition of denatonium benzoate to certain antifreeze; applicability; limitation on civil liability and criminal responsibility.
  5. 10-1-203Inspection of antifreeze samples; annual license to sell.
  6. 10-1-204Enforcement; right of inspection; “stop-sale” orders.
  7. 10-1-205Seizure and condemnation of noncomplying antifreeze.
  8. 10-1-206List of inspected and licensed brands; advertising references to licensing.
  9. 10-1-207Requiring statement of formula or contents; confidentiality of information furnished.
  10. 10-1-208Certified analyses as evidence.Reserved
  11. 10-1-208.1Sale or other dispersal of recycled, reclaimed, or reprocessed antifreeze; violations.
  12. 10-1-209Rules and regulations.
  13. 10-1-210Enjoining violations.
  14. 10-1-211Penalty for violations.

Article 8A. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

  1. 10-1-220Definitions.not yet in force
  2. 10-1-221Administration; electric vehicle charging station inspectors; cooperation with other agencies.not yet in force
  3. 10-1-222Charging stations to be capable of measuring and displaying amount of electricity delivered; annual registration.not yet in force
  4. 10-1-223Injunctions for violations.not yet in force
  5. 10-1-224Inspection of stations; seal of accurate stations; condemnation of inaccurate stations; secrete manipulation prohibited; regulatory authority.not yet in force
  6. 10-1-225Advertising requirements for electric vehicle charging stations; advertisements offering free gifts or services; enforcement; penalties.not yet in force
  7. 10-1-226Civil penalty for violations.not yet in force
  8. 10-1-227Prohibited activities of electric vehicle charging station inspectors.not yet in force
  9. 10-1-228Penalty for violations.not yet in force

Article 9. GASOLINE MARKETING PRACTICES

  1. 10-1-230Short title.
  2. 10-1-231Legislative findings.
  3. 10-1-232Definitions.
  4. 10-1-233Acts of distributor violating article.
  5. 10-1-234Selling controlled product to another distributor for retail sale when selling to dealers at distress prices.
  6. 10-1-234.1Suppliers may not inhibit gasoline distributors from being blenders.
  7. 10-1-235Action by dealer against distributor for violation of article authorized; nature of relief; attorneys’ fees.
  8. 10-1-236Action by dealer against distributor for violation of article — Defense of termination of agreement.Reserved
  9. 10-1-237Early termination of lease; hold over; hearing; vacating premises.
  10. 10-1-238Action by distributor against dealer for breach of agreement; attorneys’ fees.
  11. 10-1-239Limitation of actions.
  12. 10-1-240Marketing agreements subject to article.
  13. 10-1-241Sale of real property not affected.

Article 9A. BELOW COST SALES

  1. 10-1-250Short title.
  2. 10-1-251Definitions.
  3. 10-1-252Reasonable transfer price.
  4. 10-1-253Computation of cost.
  5. 10-1-254Prohibited acts in sale of octane or cetane fuels; burden of rebutting prima-facie case.
  6. 10-1-255Civil actions; effect of written tender of settlement; limitation of actions.
  7. 10-1-256Legislative intent in construction of Code Section 10-1-254.

Article 10. SALE AND STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

  1. 10-1-260Short title.
  2. 10-1-261Legislative finding.
  3. 10-1-262“Liquefied petroleum gas” defined.
  4. 10-1-263State fire marshal to enforce article.
  5. 10-1-264Assistants and employees of state fire marshal.
  6. 10-1-265Rules and regulations setting standards for liquefied petroleum gas equipment.
  7. 10-1-266Issuance of licenses or permits; annual fees.
  8. 10-1-267Insurance or bond requirements for license or permit holders.
  9. 10-1-268Minimum storage facilities required.
  10. 10-1-269Suspension or revocation of license or imposition of penalty by state fire marshal.
  11. 10-1-270Conflicting local ordinances or regulations prohibited.
  12. 10-1-271Reciprocal agreements with other states.
  13. 10-1-272Penalty for violating article or rules and regulations.

Article 11. BIDDING BY MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS

  1. 10-1-290Short title.
  2. 10-1-291Legislative intent.
  3. 10-1-292Definitions.
  4. 10-1-293Blind bidding prohibited; trade screening required; notice of screening; waivers void.
  5. 10-1-294Enforcement by civil action; damages; attorneys’ fees; injunctions.

Article 12. ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION

  1. 10-1-310Definitions; record keeping; offenses; cooperation with law enforcement.

Article 13. BOOK, PERIODICAL, OR NEWSPAPER TIE-IN SALES

  1. 10-1-330Refusal to sell books, periodicals, or magazines to dealers refusing others not ordered.
  2. 10-1-331Penalty.

Article 14. SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS

  1. 10-1-350Definitions.
  2. 10-1-351Verifiable documentation required; unlawful activities pertaining to used, detached catalytic converters.
  3. 10-1-352Requirements for purchase of burial objects.
  4. 10-1-352.1(no catchline printed)Redesignated
  5. 10-1-353Record of transaction; false statements; penalty for making false statement.
  6. 10-1-354Inspections by law enforcement officers.
  7. 10-1-355Conditions and limitations on payments for regulated metal property; exception for transaction between business entities.2 versions
  8. 10-1-356Hold on regulated metal property believed to be stolen; notice; release of hold.
  9. 10-1-357Contesting identification or ownership of regulated metal property; action to recover property.
  10. 10-1-358Purchases of regulated metal property exempted from application of article.
  11. 10-1-358.1Exclusions from article’s applicability.
  12. 10-1-359Prohibited acts.
  13. 10-1-359.1Registration of secondary metals recycler; electronic data base; authority of sheriff; penalty for violation.
  14. 10-1-359.2Penalties for violations.
  15. 10-1-359.3Forfeiture; items declared contraband.
  16. 10-1-359.4Authority of localities.
  17. 10-1-359.5Required information from secondary metals recyclers; role of Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Article 14A. FLEA MARKET VENDORS’ RECORD KEEPING

  1. 10-1-360Records of purchase transactions; penalties; applicability.
  2. 10-1-361Exemptions from article.
  3. 10-1-362Local ordinances or regulations.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 1. UNIFORM DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT

  1. 10-1-370Short title.
  2. 10-1-371Definitions.
  3. 10-1-372Deceptive trade practices.
  4. 10-1-373Enjoining deceptive trade practices; costs and attorney’s fees; relief cumulative.
  5. 10-1-374Exemptions from part.
  6. 10-1-375Uniform construction of part.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 1A. ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION

  1. 10-1-380Attorney General defined.
  2. 10-1-381Entry of judgment upon final order; collection of judgment; disbursement of funds, consumer preventive education plan.
  3. 10-1-382Collection fees.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 2. FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ACT

  1. 10-1-390Short title.
  2. 10-1-391Purpose and construction of part.
  3. 10-1-392Definitions; when intentional violation occurs.
  4. 10-1-393Unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful; examples.
  5. 10-1-393.1Office supply transactions; solicitations for telephone directory listings.
  6. 10-1-393.2Requirements for health spas.
  7. 10-1-393.3Prohibited use of purchaser’s credit card information by merchant.
  8. 10-1-393.4Pricing practices during state of emergency.
  9. 10-1-393.5Prohibitions related to telemarketing, computer activities, and home repair or improvement work; removal of arrest booking photographs published online; penalties and enforcement.
  10. 10-1-393.6Unlawful telemarketing transactions; criminal penalty.
  11. 10-1-393.7Solicitation during final illness; penalty.
  12. 10-1-393.8Protection from disclosure of an individual’s social security number.
  13. 10-1-393.9Registration of private child support collectors; surety bond or alternative.
  14. 10-1-393.10Filing contracts for child support collection; requirements for contracts; role of collector; cancellation of contract; forwarding of payments.
  15. 10-1-393.11Display of disclosure statement concerning kosher foods; required information; exception.
  16. 10-1-393.12Right to cancel contract with residential roofing contractor; notice of cancellation; prohibitions.
  17. 10-1-393.13Requirements of telephone solicitations; class actions for violation.
  18. 10-1-393.14Requirements relating to consumer reports furnished for employment purposes.
  19. 10-1-393.15Required notice for solicitation of services to obtain copies of real estate records; penalties.
  20. 10-1-393.16Written solicitations relating to corporate filings, employment or labor posters, or notices; definition; penalty for noncompliance.
  21. 10-1-393.17Protections for vocal or instrumental rights; unlawful advertisements, performances, or productions.
  22. 10-1-393.18Required disclosures for commercial financing transactions; exceptions; limitations on brokers; enforcement; civil penalties.
  23. 10-1-393.19Requirements of unsolicited inquiries relating to the sale of real estate; penalties.
  24. 10-1-393.20Prohibited acts relating to mortgage loan solicitations; penalty.
  25. 10-1-393.21Commercial cheating services prohibited; penalty.
  26. 10-1-394Adoption of rules, regulations, and standards prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices; application of Chapter 13 of Title 50.
  27. 10-1-395Authority and duties of Attorney General; Consumer Advisory Board; relations with other regulatory agencies.
  28. 10-1-396Acts exempt from part.
  29. 10-1-397Cease and desist orders; civil penalty; judicial relief; receivers.
  30. 10-1-397.1Initiation or intervention by Attorney General.
  31. 10-1-398Stay of cease and desist order; hearing.
  32. 10-1-398.1Judicial review.
  33. 10-1-399Civil actions for violations; remedies.
  34. 10-1-400Limitation on recovery in case of bona fide error.
  35. 10-1-401Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited.
  36. 10-1-402Assurances of voluntary compliance.
  37. 10-1-403Investigations; demands for evidence.
  38. 10-1-404Attorney General’s subpoena and hearing powers; procedural rules; court enforcement orders; self-incrimination; confidentiality.
  39. 10-1-405Civil penalties; individual liability.
  40. 10-1-406Prosecution of criminal conduct revealed through investigation.
  41. 10-1-407Part not exclusive.
  42. 10-1-408Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 3. MULTILEVEL DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES; SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

  1. 10-1-410Definitions.
  2. 10-1-411Prohibited activities by multilevel distribution company or participant in marketing program; disclosure statement.
  3. 10-1-412When bond or trust account required; escrow account required.
  4. 10-1-413Required disclosures; updating; form of notice.
  5. 10-1-414Prohibited acts by sellers.
  6. 10-1-415Written contract required; delivery of copy; required provisions; cancellation rights.
  7. 10-1-416Appointment of Secretary of State as agent for service of process.
  8. 10-1-417Purchaser and participant remedies; violations as unfair or deceptive acts; penalty.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 4. FALSE ADVERTISING

  1. 10-1-420Advertising without intending to sell on stated terms; disclaimers as to availability.
  2. 10-1-421False or fraudulent statements in advertising prohibited; broadcaster or publisher acting in good faith excepted; penalties.
  3. 10-1-422Designation required for use of term “Doctor” or “Dr.”; exceptions.
  4. 10-1-423Enjoining prohibited advertising.
  5. 10-1-424Misrepresenting nature of business.
  6. 10-1-424.1False solicitations regarding legal services prohibited; required rules and regulations concerning legal services solicitations; civil penalties.
  7. 10-1-425Misrepresenting ownership in advertising liquidation, auction, or going-out-of-business sale prohibited.
  8. 10-1-426Penalty for violations of Code Sections 10-1-424 and 10-1-425; good faith exceptions.
  9. 10-1-427False advertising of legal services; good faith exemptions; investigation and enforcement by Attorney General; penalties for violation of cease and desist order.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 5. LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTIONS

  1. 10-1-430Definitions.
  2. 10-1-431Requirements relating to the advertisement and sale of multiples.
  3. 10-1-432Information to be disclosed.
  4. 10-1-433Warranties.
  5. 10-1-434Remedies not exclusive.
  6. 10-1-435Civil remedies for violations.
  7. 10-1-436Civil penalties; injunctions.
  8. 10-1-437Exemptions.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 6. DISASTER RELATED VIOLATIONS

  1. 10-1-438Enhanced penalties for disaster related violations; civil action authorized.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 7. FIREARMS INDUSTRY NONDISCRIMINATION

  1. 10-1-439Short title.
  2. 10-1-439.1Definitions.
  3. 10-1-439.2Discrimination in financial services prohibited.
  4. 10-1-439.3Role of Attorney General in prosecuting violators; civil penalties.
  5. 10-1-439.4Exemptions.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 8. ONLINE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TRANSPARENCY

  1. 10-1-439.5Short title.
  2. 10-1-439.6Purpose; construction with federal law.
  3. 10-1-439.7Definitions.
  4. 10-1-439.8Online cancellation of automatic renewal or continuous service; alternate methods of cancellation; required information.
  5. 10-1-439.9Prohibited activities relating to automatic renewal or continuous service offers; required notices.
  6. 10-1-439.10Consumers’ receipt of goods, wares, merchandise, or products without consent deemed unconditional gift.
  7. 10-1-439.11Application.
  8. 10-1-439.12Exemptions.
  9. 10-1-439.13Role of Attorney General in enforcement; no private right of action; severability.

Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES · Part 9. ONLINE THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY SERVICE TRANSPARENCY

  1. 10-1-439.15Short title.
  2. 10-1-439.16Purpose.
  3. 10-1-439.17Definitions.
  4. 10-1-439.18Prohibited activity of third-party delivery services.
  5. 10-1-439.19Enforcement; penalties.

Article 16. TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS, AND TRADE NAMES · Part 1. REGISTRATION AND USE OF TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS

  1. 10-1-440Definitions; when trademark or service mark deemed used in state.
  2. 10-1-441Ineligibility of trademark or service mark for registration.
  3. 10-1-442Application for registration of marks; filing fee.
  4. 10-1-443Classes of goods and services for purposes of registration of marks; application limited to one class.
  5. 10-1-444Certificate of registration.
  6. 10-1-445Duration of registration; renewal; fee.
  7. 10-1-446Assignment of mark and registration; recordation; fee; new certificate.
  8. 10-1-447Record of registrations and renewals to be kept by Secretary of State.
  9. 10-1-448Cancellation of registrations.
  10. 10-1-449Damages for fraud or false representation in registering mark.
  11. 10-1-450Civil action for infringement of registered mark.
  12. 10-1-451Injunctions against infringement; recovery of profits and damages; destruction or disposal of counterfeit trademarks; seizure.
  13. 10-1-452Common-law rights in marks not affected.
  14. 10-1-453Penalty for unauthorized and deceitful use of name or seal.
  15. 10-1-454Penalties for forged or counterfeited trademarks, service marks, copyrighted or registered designs, or unauthorized reproductions; forfeiture.

Article 16. TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS, AND TRADE NAMES · Part 2. NAMES AND EMBLEMS OF FRATERNAL, CHARITABLE, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

  1. 10-1-470Imitation of name or emblem prohibited; priority of right to use name.
  2. 10-1-471Injunction against infringement.
  3. 10-1-472Penalty for unauthorized use of emblem or name or false claim of membership.

Article 16. TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS, AND TRADE NAMES · Part 3. REGISTRATION OF BUSINESSES USING TRADE NAMES

  1. 10-1-490Required registration statement for business using trade, partnership, or other name not showing ownership.
  2. 10-1-491Effect of failing to register on contracts.
  3. 10-1-492Exemption of corporations, limited or professional partnerships, or limited liability companies.
  4. 10-1-493Penalty for failing to register.

Article 17. RIGHTS IN WORKS OF FINE ART

  1. 10-1-510Conveyance of rights in works of fine art; statement of customer’s right or license authorizing duplication; liability.

Article 17A. CONSIGNMENT OF ART

  1. 10-1-520Short title.
  2. 10-1-521Definitions.
  3. 10-1-522Delivery of artwork to dealer for exhibition or sale in exchange for compensation constituting consignment.
  4. 10-1-523Written contract required for consignment of work of art; violation by art dealer rendering artist’s obligation voidable.
  5. 10-1-524Effects of consignment.
  6. 10-1-525Art received as consignment to remain trust property; not subject or subordinate to claims, liens, or security interests.
  7. 10-1-526Contractual waiver of liability for works of art consigned to cooperative.
  8. 10-1-527Use or display of work of art or photograph thereof.
  9. 10-1-528Applicability to contracts executed prior to July 1, 1995.
  10. 10-1-529Liability for violations by art dealers.

Article 17B. GEORGIA MUSEUM PROPERTY

  1. 10-1-529.1Short title.
  2. 10-1-529.2Definitions.
  3. 10-1-529.3Duty of museums and archives repositories to keep accurate records of property held on loan; notice of change in ownership of loaned property.
  4. 10-1-529.4Abandonment of property loaned to a museum or archives repository; museum acquisition of abandoned property.
  5. 10-1-529.5Acquisition of undocumented property.
  6. 10-1-529.6Application of conservation measures to property on loan to museum or archives.
  7. 10-1-529.7American Indian human remains and burial objects excluded.

Article 18. AUCTIONEERS

  1. 10-1-530Liability for sale of stolen horse or mule.

Article 19. SUNDAY MOTION PICTURE SHOWS AND ATHLETIC EVENTS

  1. 10-1-550 to 10-1-555(no catchline printed)Repealed

Article 20. COMMON DAY OF REST

  1. 10-1-570Short title.
  2. 10-1-571Definitions.
  3. 10-1-572Legislative intent.
  4. 10-1-573Employees to be given benefit of day of rest.
  5. 10-1-574General exemptions from article.
  6. 10-1-575Charitable or religious activities exempt.
  7. 10-1-576Governmental departments, agencies, and employees exempt.

Article 21. BUYING SERVICES

  1. 10-1-590Short title.
  2. 10-1-591Definitions.
  3. 10-1-592Buying services and clubs to obtain licenses.
  4. 10-1-593Conditions of licensure; bonds.
  5. 10-1-594Application for license; renewal; fee.
  6. 10-1-595Revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal of licenses; grounds; notice and hearing.
  7. 10-1-596Approval of Attorney General as to form of contract of membership required; effect of noncompliance.
  8. 10-1-597Right to cancel membership; how exercised; entitlement to refund; right not waivable.
  9. 10-1-598Requirements of contracts of membership; effect of noncompliance.
  10. 10-1-599Authorized duration of contract of membership; disclosure requirement.
  11. 10-1-600Maintenance of records; inspection.
  12. 10-1-601Rules, regulations, and orders.
  13. 10-1-602Application of “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act” and “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”
  14. 10-1-603Injunctions.
  15. 10-1-604Civil penalty for violation; administrative hearing and review; judicial review; judgment on final order; remedy concurrent, alternative, and cumulative.
  16. 10-1-605Penalty.
  17. 10-1-606Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATION

  1. 10-1-620Short title.
  2. 10-1-621Legislative findings.
  3. 10-1-622Definitions.
  4. 10-1-623Action for violation of article; punitive damages; equitable relief; standing; venue.
  5. 10-1-624Applicability; use of subsidiary to accomplish illegal act prohibited.
  6. 10-1-625Limitations of actions.
  7. 10-1-626Remedies not exclusive.
  8. 10-1-627Waiver of article void; voluntary releases valid.
  9. 10-1-628Attorney’s fees.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 2. MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER’S DAY IN COURT

  1. 10-1-630Short title.
  2. 10-1-631Unlawful acts of franchisor.
  3. 10-1-632Protection of consumer data in motor vehicle sales or lease transactions; burden of proof for violations.
  4. 10-1-633Protection of dealer data; standards for access and integration of dealer data; requirements for dealer data systems vendors, authorized integrators, and other third-parties; liability.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 3. MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY PRACTICES

  1. 10-1-640Short title.
  2. 10-1-641Requirements of franchisor, manufacturer, and distributor; reasonable compensation for parts and labor; recall notices; stop-sales.
  3. 10-1-642Risk of loss for vehicle in transit.
  4. 10-1-643Payment of dealer’s attorney’s fees by manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor.
  5. 10-1-644Exemptions from part.
  6. 10-1-645Uniform warranty reimbursement agreement amongst dealers.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 4. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE CONTINUATION AND SUCCESSION

  1. 10-1-650Short title.
  2. 10-1-651Termination of franchise; grounds; notice; dealer costs reimbursed by franchisor; applicability to distributors.
  3. 10-1-652Designated successor of a deceased or incapacitated owner.
  4. 10-1-653Sale of dealership franchise; notice to franchisor.
  5. 10-1-654Applicability of part.Reserved

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 5. MOTOR VEHICLE FAIR PRACTICES

  1. 10-1-660Short title.
  2. 10-1-661Franchisors prohibited from requiring or coercing dealers to take or refrain from taking certain acts.
  3. 10-1-662Unlawful activities by franchisors.
  4. 10-1-663Prohibited acts by franchisors.
  5. 10-1-663.1Right of first refusal.
  6. 10-1-664Establishing a new dealership or relocating an existing dealership in the market area of an existing dealership; notice; petitions to enjoin or prohibit.
  7. 10-1-664.1Restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors; competing unfairly with new dealers.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 6. ENFORCEMENT OF ARTICLE AND FEES

  1. 10-1-665Definitions.
  2. 10-1-666Enforcement of article by state revenue commissioner.
  3. 10-1-667Petitions for review of alleged violations of article.
  4. 10-1-668Annual dealer registration and appropriation to department fund.

Article 22. MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES · Part 7. IMPAIRMENT OF OBLIGATIONS

  1. 10-1-670Application to franchise agreements.

Article 22A. MARINE MANUFACTURERS

  1. 10-1-675Legislative findings.
  2. 10-1-676Definitions.
  3. 10-1-677Termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer.
  4. 10-1-678Application.

Article 22B. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS

  1. 10-1-679Definitions; considerations in determining “good cause”.
  2. 10-1-679.1Legislative intent; variation by contract of article’s effect prohibited.
  3. 10-1-679.2Designated sales area for recreational vehicle dealer.
  4. 10-1-679.3Published prices, charges, and terms of sale.
  5. 10-1-679.4Termination or change of dealership agreements; burden of proving good cause.
  6. 10-1-679.5Notice required for termination of or substantial change to dealership agreements.
  7. 10-1-679.6Repurchase of inventory, equipment, tools, accessories, and signage on termination of the dealership contract; reimbursement for returned items.
  8. 10-1-679.7Unlawful coercive practices.
  9. 10-1-679.8Sale or transfer of ownership or change in management of dealerships; unlawful practices; required notices.
  10. 10-1-679.9Designated successor due to death, incapacity, or retirement; objection.
  11. 10-1-679.10Requirements for warranty work and service.
  12. 10-1-679.11Remedy for violations.
  13. 10-1-679.12Determining issuance of temporary injunction.
  14. 10-1-679.13Requirements for new dealerships.
  15. 10-1-679.14Franchise agreement required for the sale or distribution of new recreational vehicles; exceptions; enforcement.
  16. 10-1-679.15Penalty for violations.

Article 23. LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

  1. 10-1-680Short title.
  2. 10-1-681Definitions.
  3. 10-1-682Requirements for lease-purchase agreement.
  4. 10-1-683Advertisements.
  5. 10-1-684Prohibited agreement provisions.
  6. 10-1-685Purchase of insurance; early termination or return of items; late fees.
  7. 10-1-686Right to reinstatement of agreement by lessee failing to make timely payments; fees; substitute items.
  8. 10-1-687Penalties; grace period for compliance.
  9. 10-1-688Limitation of actions.
  10. 10-1-689Example of form.

Article 24. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION BY OUT-OF-STATE PRINCIPAL

  1. 10-1-700Definitions.
  2. 10-1-701Contract for services in state.Reserved
  3. 10-1-702Payment of commission owed after contract termination; civil action authorized.
  4. 10-1-703Waiver of law prohibited.
  5. 10-1-704Jurisdiction of court.

Article 25. RETAIL PETROLEUM PRODUCT DEALERS

  1. 10-1-720Definitions.
  2. 10-1-721Right to have trial franchise offered to designated family member; change of designation.

Article 26. MULTILINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEALERS

  1. 10-1-730Short title.
  2. 10-1-731Definitions.
  3. 10-1-732Unilateral amendment, cancellation, termination, refusal to renew, or causing resignation from agreement for good cause.
  4. 10-1-733Amendment, termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of agreement.
  5. 10-1-734Transfer of business, stock, or other interest in dealership.
  6. 10-1-735Mailing of notice.
  7. 10-1-736Change in dealer’s management or personnel.
  8. 10-1-737Incorporation of article into agreements; waiver prohibited; good faith settlements.
  9. 10-1-738Good faith, fair dealing, and reasonableness requirements.
  10. 10-1-739Venue; equitable relief; recovery of losses and damages for violation of Code Sections 10-1-732 and 10-1-734; when supplier may not cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew agreement.
  11. 10-1-740Applicability of article.

Article 27. TRADE SECRETS

  1. 10-1-760Short title.
  2. 10-1-761Definitions.
  3. 10-1-762Injunctive relief.
  4. 10-1-763Recovery of damages.
  5. 10-1-764Award of attorneys’ fees.
  6. 10-1-765Protection of trade secret during action.
  7. 10-1-766Limitation of action.
  8. 10-1-767Applicability of article.

Article 27A. BAD FAITH ASSERTIONS OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT

  1. 10-1-770Definitions.
  2. 10-1-771Bad faith assertion of patent infringement prohibited; factors for determining bad faith.
  3. 10-1-772Protective order; posting of bond.
  4. 10-1-773Enforcement; relief from damages.
  5. 10-1-774Federal actions excluded.

Article 28. DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED NEW MOTOR VEHICLES

  1. 10-1-780Short title.
  2. 10-1-781Legislative intent.
  3. 10-1-782Definitions.
  4. 10-1-783Provision of owner’s manual and notice of rights; fully itemized and legible repair order; copies of reports.
  5. 10-1-784Opportunity to repair; repurchase or replacement of vehicle.
  6. 10-1-785Compelled replacement or repurchase through arbitration; manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement mechanism; revocation of mechanism.
  7. 10-1-786Request for arbitration; determination of eligibility; notifications; timing; requirements for decision.
  8. 10-1-787Finality of arbitrator’s decision; appeals by manufacturers; time for compliance with arbitrator’s decision.
  9. 10-1-788Exhaustion of remedies under article required.
  10. 10-1-789Establishment of motor vehicle arbitration panel; compensation; conduct; liability.
  11. 10-1-790Requirements for transfer of reacquired vehicle.
  12. 10-1-791Consumer fees to implement provisions of article; enforcement.
  13. 10-1-792Limitation of liability for new motor vehicle dealers.
  14. 10-1-793Violations constitute unfair and deceptive act or practice; cumulative effect.
  15. 10-1-794Staff for administration.Reserved
  16. 10-1-795Rules and regulations.
  17. 10-1-796Severability.
  18. 10-1-797Consumer cannot waive rights.
  19. 10-1-798Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations.

Article 29. FARM TRACTOR WARRANTY ACT

  1. 10-1-810Short title.
  2. 10-1-811Definitions.
  3. 10-1-812Written notice of warranty supplied by manufacturer and presented by dealer to consumer at time of purchase.
  4. 10-1-813Opportunity to repair.
  5. 10-1-814Refund or replacement.
  6. 10-1-815Extension of reporting and repair periods.
  7. 10-1-816Informal dispute settlement procedures; remedy for violation.
  8. 10-1-817Affirmative defenses against claims.
  9. 10-1-818Limitations of actions.
  10. 10-1-819Other remedies and rights not limited by article.

Article 30. BEAUTY PAGEANTS

  1. 10-1-830Definitions.
  2. 10-1-831Required information from operators.
  3. 10-1-832Bond requirements.
  4. 10-1-833Exemptions from bond requirements.
  5. 10-1-834Refund of entrants’ fees upon cancellation or default.
  6. 10-1-835Civil penalties for violation.
  7. 10-1-836Criminal penalty for violation.
  8. 10-1-837Escrow account.
  9. 10-1-838Liability for failure to post bond or establish escrow account.

Article 31. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES TOWARD ELDER OR DISABLED PERSONS

  1. 10-1-850Definitions.
  2. 10-1-851Enhanced penalty for violations against elder or disabled person.
  3. 10-1-852Factors for determining imposition and amount of civil penalty.
  4. 10-1-853Civil action authorized.
  5. 10-1-854Educational initiatives on consumer crimes against elder and disable person.
  6. 10-1-855Victim intervention and assistance referral procedure.
  7. 10-1-856Construction with Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter; confidentiality.
  8. 10-1-857Complaints, inquiries, investigations, and corrective action.

Article 32. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTIES

  1. 10-1-870Short title.
  2. 10-1-871Definitions.
  3. 10-1-872Express written warranties; failure to furnish.
  4. 10-1-873Repair of nonconforming assistive technology devices; refund or replacement of devices; sale or lease of returned device.
  5. 10-1-874Thirty-day return privilege.
  6. 10-1-875Rights and remedies under other laws or contracts; waivers void; actions for damages.

Article 33. MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR WARRANTIES

  1. 10-1-890Short title.
  2. 10-1-891Definitions.
  3. 10-1-892Express written warranties; failure to furnish.
  4. 10-1-893Repair of nonconforming assistive motorized wheelchairs; refund or replacement; sale or lease of returned wheelchair.
  5. 10-1-894Other rights or remedies under other law or contract; waiver void; action for damages.

Article 34. IDENTITY THEFT

  1. 10-1-910Legislative findings.
  2. 10-1-911Definitions.
  3. 10-1-912Notification required upon breach of security regarding personal information.
  4. 10-1-913Additional definitions.
  5. 10-1-914Consumer requested security freeze on credit report; timing; notifications; temporary lifting of freeze; application; penalty.
  6. 10-1-914.1Security freezes for protected consumers.
  7. 10-1-915Notice of right to security freeze.

Article 35. TRUE ORIGIN OF DIGITAL GOODS

  1. 10-1-930Short title.
  2. 10-1-931Definitions.
  3. 10-1-932Required disclosure to consumers.
  4. 10-1-933Civil actions authorized; compliance; recovery of expenses.
  5. 10-1-934Limitation on application and applicability.
  6. 10-1-935Violations and enforcement.

Article 36. ONLINE MARKETPLACE REQUIREMENTS

  1. 10-1-940Definitions.
  2. 10-1-941Required information from high-volume third-party sellers; suspension for noncompliance; verification by online marketplace.
  3. 10-1-942Disclosure of identifying information; failure to comply; notice.
  4. 10-1-943Reporting suspicious marketplace activity.
  5. 10-1-944Use of information or documents; security.
  6. 10-1-945Civil actions by Attorney General; other remedies.

Article 37. HVAC SYSTEMS AND WARRANTIES

  1. 10-1-960HVAC defined.
  2. 10-1-961Transfers of manufacturer’s warranties following conveyances of real property.
  3. 10-1-962Effective date of warranties; warranty or product registration restrictions and requirements.