No person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering unless a permit has been issued for the gathering. Such permits shall be issued by the Department of Public Health, shall be in writing, shall specify the conditions under which issued, and shall remain in effect until suspended or revoked or until the mass gathering is terminated. The permit shall not be transferable or assignable, and a separate permit shall be required for each mass gathering.
History. Code 1933, § 88-1202a, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 252, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.
Cross references.
Issuance of permits by Department of Natural Resources for holding of boat races, marine parades, tournaments, and other events, § 52-7-19 .
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings
§ 31-27-3. Application for Permit
§ 31-27-4. Additional Requirements for Issuance of Permit; Denial, Suspension, or Revocation
§ 31-27-5. Bond Requirement; Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond
§ 31-27-6. Assessment for Persons in Attendance Beyond Number Specified
§ 31-27-7. Emergency Powers of Governor; Authority of Director of Civil Defense Division
§ 31-27-8. Recovery by State for Costs and Damages
§ 31-27-9. Rules and Regulations