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GA HB93
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Jacobs
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "code inspector" with "code enforcement officer" throughout Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003
- Redefines the role from an "authorized agent or employee of the county or municipality whose duty it is to assure code compliance" to a "person contracted with or employed by a county or municipality who has enforcement authority for health, safety, or welfare requirements and is authorized to issue citations or file formal complaints"
- Expands eligibility by allowing contracted individuals, not just direct employees or agents, to serve as code enforcement officers for local governments
- Applies the updated terminology and definition across all related code sections governing enforcement proceedings, hearings, administrative fines, notice requirements, and other enforcement methods
- Preserves all existing procedural requirements, including due process protections, notice provisions, and the prohibition against pursuing the same violation before both a code enforcement board and a court simultaneously
Legislative Description
Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/1/2011
Judiciary1/31/2011
Full Bill Text
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