The Attorney General shall receive all complaints under this article. He or she shall refer all complaints or inquiries concerning conduct specifically approved or prohibited by the Secretary of State, Department of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, Public Service Commission, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Banking and Finance, or other appropriate agency or official of this state to that agency or official for initial investigation and corrective action other than litigation.
History. Code 1981, § 10-1-857 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.
The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, substituted “Attorney General” for “administrator” near the beginning of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly
§ 10-1-852. Determination to Impose Civil Penalty and Amount Thereof
§ 10-1-853. Cause of Action for Damage or Injury From Offense or Violation Under This Article
§ 10-1-855. Referral Procedures to Provide Intervention and Assistance
§ 10-1-856. Construction With Part 2 of Article 15 of This Chapter; Confidentiality
§ 10-1-857. Complaints, Inquiries, Investigations, and Corrective Action