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GA SB412
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Kennedy
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 43-17-13 to grant the Secretary of State explicit authority to suspend or revoke registrations of charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents who violate charitable solicitation laws
- Increases administrative civil penalties for willful violations by registered entities from $2,500 to $10,000 for a single violation and from $5,000 to $100,000 for multiple violations in a single or related proceeding
- Increases administrative civil penalties for willful acts by any person from $250 to $10,000 for a single violation and from $500 to $100,000 for multiple violations
- Increases court-imposed civil penalties from $2,500 to $10,000 for a single violation and from $25,000 to $100,000 for multiple violations in a single or related proceeding
- Becomes effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Professions and Businesses; administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; change provisions
Last Action
Act 612
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries2/15/2024
Regulated Industries and Utilities1/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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