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GA HB1474

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sellier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Publishers and distributors of unsolicited newspapers in Georgia would be required to create and maintain a "Do Not Receive Registry" listing residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited newspapers
  • Unsolicited newspapers must prominently print on the front cover a boldface opt-out statement along with a toll-free phone number, mailing address, e-mail address, and website where residents can request placement on the registry
  • Once a resident requests to be added to the Do Not Receive Registry, the publisher or distributor is prohibited from delivering the unsolicited newspaper to that resident and may not remove the resident's name unless the resident requests removal
  • Violations of the chapter constitute a misdemeanor, carrying criminal penalties upon conviction
  • Aggrieved persons may bring a civil action to obtain compensatory and punitive damages, preliminary and equitable relief, reasonable investigation expenses, court costs, and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Unsolicited newspapers; create and maintain Do Not Receive Registry; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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