In addition to any other rights or remedies otherwise provided to consumers by law, any consumer who is damaged by any violation of this chapter may bring an action in superior court to recover a penalty fee of no less than $1,000.00 and to recover any actual, consequential, or punitive damages the court deems appropriate. Any recovery under this Code section shall also include attorney’s fees and court costs. It is the intent of the General Assembly in this Code section to provide consumers with an additional remedy to encourage enforcement of this chapter through private rights of action.
History. Code 1981, § 31-38-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1411, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 38 - Tanning Facilities
§ 31-38-2. Exemptions From Applicability of Chapter
§ 31-38-3. Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Requirements
§ 31-38-4. Warning Sign to Be Posted; Contents of Warning Sign
§ 31-38-4.1. Regulation of Tanning Facilities
§ 31-38-6. Stand-Up Tanning Booth Requirements
§ 31-38-7. Protective Goggles Requirement
§ 31-38-9. Noncompliance With Chapter
§ 31-38-10. Private Right of Action Authorized
§ 31-38-11. Variance Permitted
§ 31-38-12. Effect of Chapter on Administrator; Administrator’s Immunity From Liability