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Education Quality Basic Education Act: Amend Provisions, C. Christie
Education Quality Basic Education Act: Amend Provisions, C. Christie
Georgia State University Law Review
SB 588 amends the Quality Basic Education Act to provide information concerning student profiles and school system profiles to the public and to governmental offices. All data will be encoded into the state-wide comprehensive educational informational network to maintain the confidentiality of individual students.
Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic Beverages: Impose Duty On Seller Or Provider To Verify Age Of Recipient, J. Voyles
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act imposes a duty upon persons furnishing alcoholic beverages to verify that the recipient is twenty-one years of age or older.
Constitution Of Georgia Immunity From Suit: Provide For Partial Waiver, A. Teel
Constitution Of Georgia Immunity From Suit: Provide For Partial Waiver, A. Teel
Georgia State University Law Review
The Resolution proposed an amendment to the Georgia Constitution which would have clarified the waiver of sovereign immunity when a state agency provided liability insurance coverage. Sovereign immunity would be waived by the purchase of insurance which covered the agency itself, but only for claims which were included in the coverage and only to the extent that any damages awarded would actually be paid by the insurer. The purchase of liability insurance covering state officers and employees would waive neither sovereign nor official immunity. The Resolution expressly stated that immunity of counties, municipalities and school districts would not be subject …
The Attorney-Client Privilege: The Common Law And Georgia's Uncommon Statutes, Paul S. Milich
The Attorney-Client Privilege: The Common Law And Georgia's Uncommon Statutes, Paul S. Milich
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Plant Closures And Relocations Under The National Labor Relations Act, Peter F. Munger, Stephen X. Munger, Thomas J. Munger
Plant Closures And Relocations Under The National Labor Relations Act, Peter F. Munger, Stephen X. Munger, Thomas J. Munger
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Protecting Lawyers Who Just Say No, Stephen Gillers
Protecting Lawyers Who Just Say No, Stephen Gillers
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Crimes And Offenses Health Records: Prohibit Destruction, Alteration, Or Falsification, A. Butts-Cater
Crimes And Offenses Health Records: Prohibit Destruction, Alteration, Or Falsification, A. Butts-Cater
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act prohibits the knowing and willful falsification, alteration, or destruction of health records if done with an intent to conceal any material fact relating to a potential claim or cause of action.
Domestic Relations Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act: Expand Definitions, A. Haney
Domestic Relations Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act: Expand Definitions, A. Haney
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act expands certain definitions found in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. The definition of custody-proceedings is expanded to include adoption proceedings and the definition of state is expanded to include foreign countries.
Handicapped Persons Physically Handicapped: Establish Personal Attendant Care Program, D. Smith
Handicapped Persons Physically Handicapped: Establish Personal Attendant Care Program, D. Smith
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides for an at-home personal attendant care program for the disabled. The program is to be administered by the Department of Human Resources.
Crimes And Offenses Hazing: Provide Definitions And Criminal Penalties, K. Barfield
Crimes And Offenses Hazing: Provide Definitions And Criminal Penalties, K. Barfield
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act makes the hazing of a student in connection with a school organization a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.
Commerce And Trade Multilevel Distribution Companies: Regulate Under Business Opportunities Act, M. Hines
Commerce And Trade Multilevel Distribution Companies: Regulate Under Business Opportunities Act, M. Hines
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides for regulation of multilevel distribution companies under the Business Opportunities Act
Courts Minors: Provide For Parental Notification Of Abortion, M. Borowski, K. Richardson
Courts Minors: Provide For Parental Notification Of Abortion, M. Borowski, K. Richardson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends a 1987 law enjoined and found unconstitutional by a federal district court. The 1988 Act amends the 1987 law by deleting the provisions requiring an adult to accompany a minor seeking an abortion to the abortion facility, by providing alternative methods of verification of parental notification, and by changing certain provisions including those relating to confidentiality, jurisdiction, and the standard for granting judicial waiver.
Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic Beverages: Prohibit Nudity And Sexual Conduct On Premises Where Alcoholic Beverages Are Sold Or Dispensed For Consumption, S. Blaustein
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act prohibits nudity and sexual conduct on premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed for consumption on the premises and provides for penalties for violations of the Act.
Crimes And Offenses State-Wide Probation Act: Revise Certain Provisions, A. Ware
Crimes And Offenses State-Wide Probation Act: Revise Certain Provisions, A. Ware
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act revises the State-Wide Probation Act by creating a maximum period for probation and suspended sentences, setting standards for the revocation of such sentences, and limiting the amount of time that can be revoked, depending on the offense that constitutes the violation.
Buildings And Housing Discriminatory Housing Practices: Establish Fair Housing Program And Complaint Process, D. Smith
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act supersedes previous laws addressing discrimination in the selling, leasing, and financing of housing and establishes new provisions prohibiting housing discrimination. The new provisions are substantially equivalent to the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act.
Health Chiropractic Practice: Allow Chiropractors To Recommend And Dispense Vitamins, Minerals, Or Food Supplements, S. Blaustein
Health Chiropractic Practice: Allow Chiropractors To Recommend And Dispense Vitamins, Minerals, Or Food Supplements, S. Blaustein
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act permits chiropractors to recommend and dispense vitamins, minerals, or food supplements to their patients. The Act prohibits the sale of these substances at a profit. Generic names for any substance recommended or dispensed must be provided.
Insurance Life Insurance: Grant To Publicly Owned Corporations An Insurable Interest In Employees, A. Butts-Cater
Insurance Life Insurance: Grant To Publicly Owned Corporations An Insurable Interest In Employees, A. Butts-Cater
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends the Code by granting to publicly owned corporations an insurable interest in their directors, officers, and employees, permitting employers to deduct as business expenses premiums paid for employees' term life insurance.
Crimes And Offenses Threatening Or Influencing Witnesses: Expand Prohibitions, C. Henson
Crimes And Offenses Threatening Or Influencing Witnesses: Expand Prohibitions, C. Henson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act expands the statute which proscribes threatening or influencing a witness. The Act prohibits threatening an administrative hearing witness and makes unlawful any threats concerning the employment of a witness or of a witness's relative.
Guardian And Ward Guardianship Over Property: Revise Reporting Requirements, D. Smith
Guardian And Ward Guardianship Over Property: Revise Reporting Requirements, D. Smith
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act requires that certified copies of the orders of creation and termination of a guardianship over real property of a ward be filed in the county in which the real property is located.
Domestic Relations Family Violence Act: Modify Provisions, K. Richardson
Domestic Relations Family Violence Act: Modify Provisions, K. Richardson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Acts broaden the category of protected persons, reduce the standard for issuance of a temporary protective order, ease provisions in state licensing requirements for family violence shelters, and promote training of law enforcement officers in handling domestic violence cases.
Selected 1988 Georgia Legislation, Mary H. Hines
Selected 1988 Georgia Legislation, Mary H. Hines
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Crimes And Offenses Sexual Offenses: Prohibit Solicitation Of Persons Under Age Of Seventeen, S. Gray
Crimes And Offenses Sexual Offenses: Prohibit Solicitation Of Persons Under Age Of Seventeen, S. Gray
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends the Georgia pandering statute, O.C.G.A. 16-6-12, to define the offense in gender-neutral language. The Act also amends O.C.G.A. 16-6-13 and 16-6-15 to punish the offenses of prostitution, keeping a house of prostitution, pimping, pandering, and soliciting sodomy as felonies when persons under the age of seventeen are involved.
Conservation And Natural Resources Solid Waste Disposal: Limit Location Of Waste Facilities, C. White
Conservation And Natural Resources Solid Waste Disposal: Limit Location Of Waste Facilities, C. White
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act implements a good neighbor policy by requiring that a county obtain approval from a neighboring county before constructing a solid waste disposal site within one-half mile of the county line. Initially, the Act will apply only to counties with a population of at least 350,000 but in 1990 it will apply to all Georgia counties.
Domestic Relations Child Abuse: Require Certain Individuals To Report, C. Christie
Domestic Relations Child Abuse: Require Certain Individuals To Report, C. Christie
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act adds child-counseling and service organization personnel to the list of individuals required to report child abuse. In addition, if anonymity is reasonably possible, photographs taken pursuant to the Act must not identify the subject.
The Expense Of Expanding The Right To Die: A Trilogy, Dawn R. Smith
The Expense Of Expanding The Right To Die: A Trilogy, Dawn R. Smith
Georgia State University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Corporations, Partnerships, And Associations Investment Advisory Business: Regulate, L. Bombich
Corporations, Partnerships, And Associations Investment Advisory Business: Regulate, L. Bombich
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends the Georgia Securities Act of 1973 to provide for the regulation of the investment advisory industry by requiring the registration of investment advisers and investment adviser representatives. The Act further provides for examinations; registration and renewal fees; the refusal, denial, and revocation of registration; bonds; the keeping of records and accounts, and the examination of these materials by representatives of the commissioner; rules, regulations, investigations, and hearings (including notice and opportunity for such hearings); cooperation with other jurisdictions; administrative, civil, and criminal actions; civil liability; and penalties for violations.
Commerce And Trade Fair Business Practices Act: Revise Provisions Relating To Administrative Actions, M. Hines
Commerce And Trade Fair Business Practices Act: Revise Provisions Relating To Administrative Actions, M. Hines
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act extensively revises provisions relating to actions by the administrator of the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975. The Act permits the administrator to issue cease and desist orders and to impose civil penalties. The Act provides additional court-imposed remedies, including restitution to injured consumers.
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Amend Provisions Regarding Certain Offenses, C. Peterson
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Amend Provisions Regarding Certain Offenses, C. Peterson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends the Code section relating to offenses bailable only before a superior court judge. The Act also adds a new subsection which requires a presiding judicial officer to notify the superior court when an individual has been arrested for certain offenses and is being held without bail. Furthermore, the Act permits a person charged with certain offenses to petition the superior court for release on bail.
Banking And Finance Trust Companies: Provide For Temporary Investment Of Fiduciary Funds, C. Henson
Banking And Finance Trust Companies: Provide For Temporary Investment Of Fiduciary Funds, C. Henson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides statutory authority for current practices of trust companies relating to managed accounts, fees charged in connection with those accounts, and disclosure of such fees.
Buildings And Housing Landfills: Require Identification And Record Keeping, A. Butts-Cater
Buildings And Housing Landfills: Require Identification And Record Keeping, A. Butts-Cater
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act requires that all property on which a landfill is or has been located be properly identified. It also requires the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to maintain certain landfill records. The Act mandates that deeds conveying an interest in land previously used as a commercial landfill include proper notice and other pertinent information related to the operation of the landfill. The Act imposes liability on the seller of real property if he willfully violates the Code provisions. Further, the Act creates a civil remedy for a purchaser of such land if the purchaser suffers …