Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 10-9-10. Exemption of Authority From Taxation

It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and are public purposes and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any property acquired or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of any of the projects or facilities erected, maintained, or acquired by it or any fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the authority and shall not be subject to regulation of its activities in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, or maintenance of any of the projects or facilities acquired, developed, constructed, operated, or maintained by it by any county or municipal corporation of this state. The exemption from taxation provided for in this Code section shall include an exemption from sales and use tax on tangible personal property purchased by the authority for use exclusively by the authority. The revenue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within this state by the state or its municipalities or political subdivisions.
History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 174, § 6; Code 1981, § 10-9-6 ; Code 1981, § 10-9-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1195, § 4; Ga. L. 2007, p. 309, § 13/HB 219.
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Title 10 - Commerce and Trade

Chapter 9 - Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 10-9-1. Short Title

§ 10-9-2. Re-Creation of “Geo. L. Smith Ii Georgia World Congress Center authority.”

§ 10-9-3. Definitions

§ 10-9-4. Purpose of Authority; Powers Generally

§ 10-9-4.1. Adoption and Enforcement of Ordinances Relating to Property, Affairs, and Administration of Authority; Penalties

§ 10-9-5. Transfer of Duties of Department of Economic Development; Actions to Be Performed by Authority Under Contract With and on Behalf of Department; Costs; Ratification of Past Actions

§ 10-9-6. Appointment and Terms of Members of Board of Governors of Authority; Vacancies; Travel Expenses and per Diem; Status of Members in Office on November 1, 1982

§ 10-9-7. Management of Business and Affairs of Authority; Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations; Quorum; Delegation of Authority to Committees

§ 10-9-8. Meetings of Board; Notice; Removal of Members From Board

§ 10-9-9. Officers of Board; Terms of Officers; Authority of Officers; Compensation

§ 10-9-10. Exemption of Authority From Taxation

§ 10-9-11. Venue and Jurisdiction of Actions Under Chapter

§ 10-9-12. Acceptance of Grants, Contributions, and Gifts of Money, Property, or Services

§ 10-9-13. Moneys Received Considered Trust Funds; Exception

§ 10-9-14. Authority to Fix Charges for Use; Use of Earnings; Terms and Conditions for Use of Project; Contract Required; Penalty for Violation of Commercial Activity Prohibition

§ 10-9-14.1. Bylaws, Resolutions, Regulations, or Ordinances Governing Use of Facilities; Exclusion of Persons; Grants for Particular Uses

§ 10-9-15. Power of Authority With Regard to Ensuring Maximum Use of Project; Rules and Regulations for Operation and Use; Security Guards

§ 10-9-16. Duties of Attorney General

§ 10-9-16.1. Authority to Contract With Local Entities With Regard to Local Trade and Convention Center; Provision of Goods and Services; Costs, Liabilities, and Expenses

§ 10-9-16.2. Disposition of Real Property Not Required by Authority; Excepted Property

§ 10-9-17. Powers Declared Supplemental and Additional

§ 10-9-18. Liberal Construction of Chapter

§ 10-9-19. Accounts and Audits