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 constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this part. The State of Georgia covenants that the authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the 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; provided, however, in no event shall the exemptions granted in this Code section extend to any lessee or other private person or entity.
History. Code 1981, § 12-3-525 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1062, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 3 - Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation
Article 7 - Public Authorities
Part 10 - Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority
§ 12-3-522. Creation; Membership; Meetings; Expense Allowance; Perpetual Existence; Records
§ 12-3-523. Corporate Purpose and General Nature of Business
§ 12-3-524.1. Expenditure of Funds to Aid in Securing Gifts, Grants, Donations, and Contributions
§ 12-3-524.2. Ownership of Music Hall of Fame; Compliance With Copyright and Trademark Laws
§ 12-3-525. Exemption From Taxation
§ 12-3-528. Moneys Received by Authority Deemed to Be Trust Funds
§ 12-3-529. Authority to Fix Rentals and Other Charges for Users and Exhibitors
§ 12-3-530. Attorney General to Provide Legal Services for Authority
§ 12-3-531. Jurisdiction of Actions Brought Under This Part
§ 12-3-532. Contracts or Transactions of Authority Involving Conflict of Interest
§ 12-3-533. Issuance of Bonds by Authority
§ 12-3-535. Creation of Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
§ 12-3-536. Transferring Powers of Authority to the Department of Economic Development