The county governing authority may by proper ordinance prohibit, regulate, or tax the practice of fortunetelling, phrenology, astrology, clairvoyance, palmistry, or other kindred practices, businesses, or professions where a charge is made or a donation accepted for the services and where the practice is carried on outside the corporate limits of the municipality. The tax, if any, which is imposed shall not exceed the sum of $1,000.00 per year. Such ordinances may prescribe the punishment to be imposed for violations, but such punishment shall not exceed imprisonment for 60 days or a fine of $500.00 or both. Prosecutions for violations shall be in the magistrate court of the county as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 15.
History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 311, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 505, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 36-1-2. Extent of Jurisdiction of Counties Divided by Water
§ 36-1-3. County a Body Corporate; Power to Sue and Be Sued Generally
§ 36-1-4. When County Liable to Be Sued
§ 36-1-6. Publication of Annual Financial Statement; Contents
§ 36-1-8. Investment of Certain Tax Proceeds in Authorized Bonds; Registration of Bonds
§ 36-1-9. Payment Into County Treasury
§ 36-1-10. Employment of Accountant to Examine Books
§ 36-1-11.1. Expenditure of Funds for Insurance and Employment Benefits
§ 36-1-12. Courthouse to Remain Open During Normal Working Hours
§ 36-1-13. Speculation in County Orders by County Officer
§ 36-1-14. Interested Transactions Prohibited; Removal From Office for Violation
§ 36-1-15. Prohibition, Regulation, and Taxation of Fortunetelling and Similar Practices
§ 36-1-20. Ordinances for Governing and Policing of Unincorporated Areas of County
§ 36-1-21. Civil Service System for County Employees
§ 36-1-24. Training Classes for Clerks of Governing Authority of County
§ 36-1-25. Official Minutes of Meetings
§ 36-1-26. Contracts for Utility Services; Terms and Conditions