The certificates of eligibility issued by any of the judges of the probate courts of this state shall be prima-facie evidence of the right of the holder thereof to a certificate of exemption to be issued by the commissioner of veterans service. However, the commissioner of veterans service may require additional proof when such commissioner has reason to believe that any applicant is not entitled to the exemptions provided for in this chapter. The commissioner of veterans service shall make and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter governing the issuance of certificates of exemption.
History. Ga. L. 1935, p. 163, § 3; Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 431, § 5; Ga. L. 1971, p. 348, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1401, § 16; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1268, § 1.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1983, p. 1401, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provided: “It is the intent of this Act to implement certain changes required by Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, subparagraph (b) of the [1976] Constitution of the State of Georgia.” See Ga. Const. 1983, Art. IV, Sec. V, Para. I.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
§ 43-12-1. Exemption From Payment of Occupation Tax, Administrative Fee, or Regulatory Fee
§ 43-12-2. Qualifications; Proof of Blindness or Disability
§ 43-12-3. Application for Certificate of Eligibility; Ten-Year Period of Validity
§ 43-12-4. Description of Proposed Business
§ 43-12-6. Cancellation or Suspension of Certificates of Exemption
§ 43-12-7. Payment of Income Taxes by Applicants for Exemption
§ 43-12-8. Restrictions on Businesses, Professions, or Semiprofessions Which May Be Engaged In
§ 43-12-9. Utilization of Certificate of Exemption by Person Other Than Lawful Holder