Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations
§ 43-17-12. Prohibited Acts

History. Code 1981, § 43-17-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 490, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1261, § 5; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 43; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1657, § 10; Ga. L. 2008, p. 683, § 8/HB 1104.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1999, “chapter” was substituted for “Code section” at the end of paragraph (c)(5).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations

§ 43-17-1. Short Title

§ 43-17-2. Definitions

§ 43-17-3. Registration of Paid Solicitors; Renewal; Financial Statements; Denial of Registration; Amendments; Contracts; Solicitation Notices; Accounting; Deposit of Contributions; Records

§ 43-17-3.1. Registration as a Solicitor Agent; Application; Denial; Renewal; Amendments; Fees

§ 43-17-4. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Bonding Requirements for Registered Paid Solicitors; Deposits in Lieu of Bond

§ 43-17-4. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Bonding Requirements for Registered Paid Solicitors; Deposits in Lieu of Bond

§ 43-17-5. Registration of Charitable Organizations; Service of Process; Financial Statement; Tax Exemption Determination; Denial; Renewal; Amendments; Fees; Records

§ 43-17-6. Agreement for Charitable Sales Promotion; Final Accounting and Records of Promotions

§ 43-17-7. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration; Other Disciplinary Actions; Financial Statements

§ 43-17-8. Disclosures Required

§ 43-17-8.1. Requirements for Use of Collection Receptacles for Donations; Penalty

§ 43-17-8.2. Requirement for Orderly, Clean, and Sanitary Receptacles; Notice; Penalty for Violations

§ 43-17-9. Exemptions

§ 43-17-10. Administration of Chapter

§ 43-17-11. Enforcement of Chapter; Investigations; Subpoenas; Cooperation With Attorney General, Law Enforcement, and Regulatory Agencies

§ 43-17-12. Prohibited Acts

§ 43-17-13. Penalties; Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctions; Restitution; Appointment and Powers of Receiver; Subpoenas

§ 43-17-14. Recovery of Damages; Class Actions

§ 43-17-15. Venue

§ 43-17-16. Hearings; Notice; Powers and Orders of the Secretary of State

§ 43-17-17. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeals

§ 43-17-17. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeals by Petition for Review

§ 43-17-18. Service of Process

§ 43-17-19. Applicability of “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”

§ 43-17-20. Immunity

§ 43-17-21. Burden of Proof on Persons Claiming Exemption or Exception; Certified Copies; Certificate of Compliance or Noncompliance

§ 43-17-22. Provisions of Chapter Govern Criminal or Civil Proceedings

§ 43-17-23. Violations of Chapter