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GA HB948
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jasperse
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AI Summary
- Prohibits cities, counties, consolidated governments, and other local governing authorities in Georgia from banning, prohibiting, or restricting the sale of goods, products, or items regulated by the USDA, FDA, or Georgia Department of Agriculture at properly zoned retail establishments
- Applies only to retail sales that are in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and where the retail establishment meets local zoning requirements
- Includes an exception allowing local sales restrictions if otherwise specifically authorized by state statute
- Defines "retail establishment" as any business owned by an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity that sells goods or services at retail
- Adds a new Article 35 (Sections 10-1-920 and 10-1-921) to Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, effective upon the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Commerce and trade; banning commercial sales of regulated goods, products, or items; prohibit county, municipal and consolidated governments
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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