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GA HB1289

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Doug Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Contractors or general contractors commit fraud under this bill if they receive payment from a property owner for work or supplies but fail to pay the subcontractor or vendor who provided those services within 45 days of receiving that payment
  • Failure to pay a subcontractor or vendor an amount less than $5,000 is classified as a misdemeanor, with mandatory restitution to the owed party upon conviction
  • Failure to pay a subcontractor or vendor an amount exceeding $5,000 is classified as a felony, punishable by up to 90 days in prison and mandatory restitution
  • Amends Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs residential and general contractors, by adding new Code section 43-41-10.1
  • Sponsored by Representatives Rogers of the 26th and Collins of the 27th districts

Legislative Description

Contractors; misdemeanor for failure to pay for services; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries3/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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