This legal document outlines the criteria for designating an area as an enterprise zone. To be designated as an enterprise zone, a nominated area must meet at least three of the five specified criteria or the criteria specified in subsection (g) of this Code section. The governing body must use data from the most current United States decennial census and other information published by relevant authorities to determine if an area suffers from poverty, unemployment, general distress, or underdevelopment.

This legal document grants the governing authority of each local government in Georgia the power to license, regulate, and tax billiard rooms within their respective areas of operation. The document outlines certain conditions that must be met for the regulation of billiard rooms, including the establishment of license fees consistent with the cost of regulation and the imposition of business taxes based on similar types of businesses. The document also addresses the hours of operation for billiard rooms, stating that they cannot be prohibited from operating between 6:00 A.

This legal document, part of the Georgia Code, pertains to the lottery for education and its general provisions. It recognizes the need for a state-wide network of lottery retailers to promote ticket sales and lottery game participation while ensuring the integrity of operations. The document emphasizes providing small retailers with opportunities to participate. Lottery retailers are compensated through commissions and may receive other forms of incentive compensation. The corporation issues a certificate of authority to each retailer, which must be displayed publicly.

This section of the Georgia Code governs the cancellation, suspension, revocation, or termination of retail contracts related to the Lottery for Education. The retail contracts executed by the corporation must specify the reasons for which a contract may be canceled, suspended, revoked, or terminated. These reasons include violations of the chapter, failure to account for lottery tickets or revenues accurately, fraud or misrepresentation, insufficient sales, conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the lottery, retailer bankruptcy or receivership, material changes determined by the corporation, and failure to meet objective criteria established by the corporation.

This legal document pertains to the Georgia state income tax on lottery prize proceeds, the withholding of attachments, garnishments, or executions served upon the corporation, the validation of winning tickets, prohibited purchases, the use of money-dispensing machines, and unclaimed prize money. The proceeds of any lottery prize are subject to the Georgia state income tax. Attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized by law can be withheld if timely served upon the corporation, except for retailers.

This legal document, part of the Georgia Code, pertains to the payment of lottery prizes to persons other than the winners and the voluntary assignment of prize rights. It outlines the requirements and procedures for such assignments, including the need for a judicial order, a hearing, and specific findings justifying the approval of the assignment. The document also specifies the obligations of the assignee, such as withholding taxes and providing a disclosure statement to the assignor.

Any person who knowingly sells a lottery ticket or share to a person under 18 years of age or permits a person under 18 years of age to play any lottery games shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense not less than $200.00 nor more than $1,000.00. It shall be an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation under this Code section that the retailer reasonably and in good faith relied upon representation of proof of age in making the sale.

This legal document, part of the Georgia Code, governs the regulation of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine business in Georgia. It establishes that operating such a business is a privilege and not a right. The document aims to prevent unregulated operation of the business and enforce tax obligations related to it. It also aims to prevent unauthorized cash payouts. The document provides definitions for various terms used in the context, including ‘applicant,’ ’licensee,’ ‘bona fide coin operated amusement machine,’ ‘class A machine,’ ‘class B machine,’ ‘distributor,’ ’location license,’ ’location owner or operator,’ ‘manufacturer,’ ‘master license,’ ‘master licensee,’ ’net receipts,’ ‘operator,’ ‘owner,’ ‘permit fee,’ ‘person,’ ‘single play,’ ‘slot machine or any simulation or variation thereof,’ ‘sticker,’ ‘successful player,’ ’temporary location permit,’ and ’location license fee.

This legal document governs the payment of license fees, issuance and display of licenses, control numbers, duplicate certificates, and application for license or renewal in relation to bona fide coin operated amusement machines. It applies to manufacturers, distributors, owners, location owners, location operators, and the corporation. However, owners holding a bona fide coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale are exempted. The document specifies the annual master license fees for different classes of machines and the license fees for distributors and manufacturers.

This legal document governs the refund of licenses for manufacturers, distributors, and master licensees. It outlines the circumstances under which a refund may be allowed, including written requests made prior to the beginning of the calendar year, prior to the issuance of the license or registration certificate, or claiming mistaken purchase due to incorrect information from the corporation. Refunds may also be allowed if the processing of the license is discontinued or if the issuance of the license is denied.