History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 21; Ga. L. 1962, p. 79, § 11; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1081, § 9; Ga. L. 1981, p. 883, § 9; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 352, § 2; Ga. L. 1995, p. 809, § 14; Ga. L. 2000, p. 227, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 362, § 32; Ga. L. 2011, p. 510, § 1/HB 323.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1994, p. 352, § 3, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “The General Assembly declares that the enactment of Section 2 of this Act is a present clarification of the original intent of the General Assembly as to the method, manner, and time of perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle.”
Ga. L. 1995, p. 809, § 22, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “Any local law enacted pursuant to Code Section 40-2-21, which is in conflict with the provisions of this Act shall stand repealed on the effective date of this Act.” The act became effective January 1, 1997.
Law reviews.
For comment on Maley v. National Acceptance Co., 250 F. Supp. 841 (N.D. Ga. 1966), see 3 Ga. St. B.J. 248 (1966).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 3 - Certificates of Title, Security Interests, and Liens
Article 3 - Security Interests in and Liens on Motor Vehicles
§ 40-3-50. Perfection of Security Interests Generally
§ 40-3-51. Creation of Security Interest by Owner
§ 40-3-52. Perfection of Second or Subsequent Security Interests
§ 40-3-53. Perfection and Enforcement of Liens Generally
§ 40-3-54. Mechanics’ Liens; How Asserted and Foreclosed
§ 40-3-55. Assignment of Security Interests and Liens
§ 40-3-56. Satisfaction of Security Interests and Liens
§ 40-3-57. Disclosure of Information as to Security Interests and Liens
§ 40-3-58. Exclusiveness of Chapter
§ 40-3-59. Certain Security Interests Not Affected
§ 40-3-60. Security Interest Not Created by Provision for Adjustment of Rental Price
§ 40-3-61. Proceeds of Insurance Policy to Multiple Lienholders in Event of Total Loss of Vehicle