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GA SB414

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Tippins

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local governing authorities may issue written violation notices to property owners and paid solicitors when the area surrounding a charitable collection receptacle is not maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner, with a 10-day remediation period provided
  • After three violations in a single calendar year, or if the area is found to be a nuisance, the local governing authority may petition superior court for an order requiring removal of the collection receptacle for a minimum of three years
  • Superior court-ordered removal must be carried out at the cost of the property owner, paid solicitor, or charitable organization, along with the imposition of court costs
  • If the collection receptacle is not removed within 30 days of the court order, the local governing authority may remove it and seek reimbursement for all court costs and removal fees from the property owner, paid solicitor, or charitable organization
  • Amends Chapter 17 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 43-17-8.2

Legislative Description

Charitable Solicitations; local governing authorities to issue written notices for failure to clean and maintain collection receptacles; allow

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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