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GA HB1289
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2010
Primary Sponsor
Doug Collins
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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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