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Commerce And Trade Selling And Other Trade Practices: Provide Conditions Under Which A Revolving Credit Account Shall Be Presumed To Be Signed Or Accepted By A Buyer, Jeremy Emanuel Citron
Commerce And Trade Selling And Other Trade Practices: Provide Conditions Under Which A Revolving Credit Account Shall Be Presumed To Be Signed Or Accepted By A Buyer, Jeremy Emanuel Citron
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides that in a court action brought under the Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act, in which a seller brings a claim against a buyer whose account is in default, the seller will no longer have to produce an original copy of the credit agreement. The Act provides conditions that, once met, provide presumptive proof that the account has been accepted or signed by the buyer. The Act also provides conditions under which a revolving account becomes effective.
Commerce And Trade Selling And Other Trade Practices: Prohibit Certain Practices Relating To Telemarketing, The Use Of A Computer Or Computer Network, Or Home Repair Or Improvement Work; Provide For Vicarious Liability, Investigations Of Violations, And Criminal And Civil Penalties, Kathryn O'Neill Pulliam
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act amends the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975 and makes certain practices relating to telemarketing, particularly those practices involving fraud, the use of a computer or computer network, or home repair or improvement work, unlawful. The Act provides for vicarious liability in certain circumstances and for investigations into such practices to be performed by the Administrator for Consumer Affairs. While the Act provides for enhanced penalties when the unlawful activity is targeted at the elderly, some criminal penalties under the Act were reduced.
Crimes And Offenses Offenses Against Public Administration: Prohibit Receipt Of Remuneration By Officials In Criminal Cases For Publishing Or Speaking On The Case Until Completion Of Direct Appeal, Rochelle Bozman
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act prohibits a judge, prosecuting attorney, investigating officer, or law enforcement officer who is a witness in a criminal case from receiving or agreeing to receive payment for publishing a book or article, making a public appearance, or participating in any commercial activity concerning a case on which they are involved from the time between indictment and completion of direct appeal.
Domestic Relations Alimony And Child Support Generally; Enforcement Of Duty To Support; Parent And Child Relationship Generally, Jaimie Johnson
Domestic Relations Alimony And Child Support Generally; Enforcement Of Duty To Support; Parent And Child Relationship Generally, Jaimie Johnson
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act makes sweeping changes to Georgia's child and spousal support enforcement procedures by shifting the bulk of enforcement authority from the court system to the Child Support Enforcement Agency of the Department of Human Resources (DHR). First, the Act amends several of Georgia's alimony and child support statutes. It removes the statute of limitations for foreign judgments of child or spousal support orders and provides that child or spousal support orders cannot be changed retroactively or become dormant. It makes late child support payments judgments by operation of law, sets a time limit for contempt hearings, and allows for …
Local Government Enterprise Zone Employment Act Of 1997: Provide For The Creation And Comprehensive Regulation Of Enterprise Zones Within Municipalities And Counties; Provide For Legislative Findings And Intent; Provide Definitions; Provide For Municipal And County Tax Credits And Exemptions Or Abatements For Qualified Businesses Within An Enterprise Zone; Provide For Procedures, Conditions, And Limitations; Provide For Powers, Duties, And Authority Of The Department Of Community Affairs, James F. Merna
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides municipal and county governments the authority to create Enterprise Zones to provide financial incentives for businesses to create or expand operations in those zones and create new jobs. The economic incentives are in the form of a graduated schedule for reduced property taxes, and other tax exemptions and abatements. Areas applying for the Enterprise Zone designation must meet strict criteria to show an economic need for development. The criteria includes disinvestment, underdevelopment, or economic decline resulting in general poverty and unemployment. The creation of new jobs is intended to assist the state in welfare reform.
Law Enforcement And Other Agencies Georgia Bureau Of Investigation: Expunge Criminal Records When Arrested But Not Charged Or Charges Dismissed; Allow Prosecutor Discretion In Expungement; Provide For Judicial Review Of Prosecutor Or Agency Decision Against Expunging Record; Provide For Fees For Expungement, Raymond L. Peeler
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act allows individuals arrested but not charged, or who have had charges brought against them but dismissed by the prosecuting attorney, to have their criminal records relating to the incident expunged. The Act requires the individual to submit a written request to have his or her record expunged from the arresting agency's files. The Act allows the individual to appeal a refusal to expunge the record. The Act also allows the prosecuting attorney to appeal a decision by the agency to expunge the record. The Act provides criteria which must be met for the record to be expunged. The …
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Release Surety From Liability At Discretion Of The Court When The Principal Uses A False Name, Rochelle Bozman
Criminal Procedure Bonds And Recognizances: Release Surety From Liability At Discretion Of The Court When The Principal Uses A False Name, Rochelle Bozman
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act changes the definition of out-of-state-bail jumping to simplify the language and include additional offenses. The Act also increases the penalties for bail jumping. Finally, the Act releases bail bondsmen from liability at the court's discretion when a defendant who has been committed to a correctional facility uses a false name, unless the bondsman knew or should have known that the defendant used a false name, provided that the bondsman acted with due diligence and used all practical means to secure the defendant's attendance before the court.