History. Code 1981, § 10-1-416 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1868, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2370, § 6; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3; Ga. L. 2002, p. 989, § 1.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1988, p. 1868, § 1, effective July 1, 1988, redesignated former Code Section 10-1-416 as present Code Section 10-1-417.
Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 16, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section is applicable with respect to notices delivered on or after July 1, 2000.
Law reviews.
For note, “The Georgia Sale of Business Opportunities Act,” see 1 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 219 (1985).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 15 - Deceptive or Unfair Practices
Part 3 - Multilevel Distribution Companies; Sale of Business Opportunities
§ 10-1-412. When Bond or Trust Account Required; Escrow Account Required
§ 10-1-413. Required Disclosures; Updating; Form of Notice
§ 10-1-414. Prohibited Acts by Sellers
§ 10-1-415. Contracts to Be in Writing; Delivery of Copy; Required Provisions; Cancellation Rights
§ 10-1-416. Appointment of Secretary of State as Agent for Service of Process
§ 10-1-417. Purchaser and Participant Remedies; Violations as Unfair or Deceptive Acts; Penalty