All corporate powers and privileges of banking, trust, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express, and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State. Corporate powers and privileges of all other private companies shall be granted only as provided in Chapters 2 and 3 of this title.
History. Code 1933, § 22-5101, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 565, § 1.
Cross references.
Granting corporate powers and privileges, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. V.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 14 - Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations
Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Corporations
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 14-5-2. By Whom Powers Granted
§ 14-5-3. Right of State to Withdraw Franchise When Charter Granted Since January 1, 1863
§ 14-5-4. Corporate Existence Not Subject to Collateral Attack by Person Dealing With Corporation
§ 14-5-6. Contributions to Influence Official Action Prohibited; Penalty
§ 14-5-8. Joint Tenancy of Shares and Securities
§ 14-5-9. Jurisdiction and Service of Summons in Garnishment Proceedings