Georgia Code
Chapter 42 - Downtown Development Authorities
§ 36-42-15. Construction of Chapter; Applicability of the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.”

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by any authority shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.” No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required by this chapter shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized by this chapter, nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1744, § 10; Ga. L. 2008, p. 381, § 10/SB 358.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 36 - Local Government

Chapter 42 - Downtown Development Authorities

§ 36-42-1. Short Title

§ 36-42-2. Legislative Purpose

§ 36-42-3. Definitions

§ 36-42-4. Creation of Authorities; Appointment and Terms of Directors; Quorum

§ 36-42-5. Activation of Authority by Resolution; Filing of Resolution With Secretary of State and Department of Community Affairs; Comments by Department of Community Affairs

§ 36-42-6. Action by Resolution Subsequent to Activating Authority

§ 36-42-7. Qualifications and Reimbursement of Directors; Election of Officers; Training

§ 36-42-8. Powers of Authorities Generally

§ 36-42-9. Revenue Bonds Generally

§ 36-42-10. Applicability of “Revenue Bond Law”; Form and Provisions for Exchange and Transfer of Bonds; Certificate of Validation; Specification of Interest Rates in Notice to District Attorney or Attorney General

§ 36-42-11. Agreements and Instruments of Authority Generally; Use of Proceeds; Subsequent Issues; Bond Anticipation Notes

§ 36-42-12. Obligations of Authorities Not Public Debt of State or Political Subdivision Thereof

§ 36-42-13. Constitutional Authority for Enactment of Chapter; Tax Exemption

§ 36-42-14. Effect of Chapter on Other Public Authorities

§ 36-42-15. Construction of Chapter; Applicability of the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.”

§ 36-42-16. Creation of Special Districts

§ 36-42-17. Assessments Under Code Section 36-42-16; Priority of Liens Regarding Assessments for Downtown Development Authorities