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Georgia State University Law Review

2003

Felony

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Fire Protection And Safety Regulation Of Fireworks: Prohibits Unlicensed Pyrotechnic Displays Before Proximate Audiences, Caskey Adam Sep 2003

Fire Protection And Safety Regulation Of Fireworks: Prohibits Unlicensed Pyrotechnic Displays Before Proximate Audiences, Caskey Adam

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act requires any person or company operating a pyrotechnic display before a proximate audience to obtain from the Safety Fire Commissioner a license, which may only be obtained upon proof that the applicant has liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Applicants desiring to operate a pyrotechnic display before a proximate audience must also follow the same permitting procedures required of individuals operating a fireworks display. Furthermore, the permit may be granted only if the local fire official has approved the site. The probate judge must send the Safety Fire Commissioner a copy of each permit issued to ensure that …


Criminal Procedure Searches And Seizures: Provide Extraordinary Appeals And Motions For New Trial Based On Request For Dna Testing And Analysis; Establish Procedure For Preservation Of Evidence, Melissa Rife Sep 2003

Criminal Procedure Searches And Seizures: Provide Extraordinary Appeals And Motions For New Trial Based On Request For Dna Testing And Analysis; Establish Procedure For Preservation Of Evidence, Melissa Rife

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act provides the procedure for post-conviction DNA testing through an extraordinary motion for a new trial in serious violent felonies. The Act amends the Victim's Bill of Rights to require victim notification of extraordinary motions by the defendant. The Act also provides the standards, limitations, and conditions for the testing. The Act allows the State to appeal all extraordinary motions for new trial. In addition, the Act provides the standards for retention of evidence by court-appointed custodians.