Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a solicitation shall be deemed to be a consumer act or practice or consumer transaction under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.” Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General to take any action under the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975” regarding unfair and deceptive acts or practices in a solicitation or in solicitations.
History. Code 1981, § 43-17-19 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 490, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 31/SB 148.
The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, substituted “Attorney General” for “administrator” near the middle of this Code section.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations
§ 43-17-3.1. Registration as a Solicitor Agent; Application; Denial; Renewal; Amendments; Fees
§ 43-17-6. Agreement for Charitable Sales Promotion; Final Accounting and Records of Promotions
§ 43-17-8. Disclosures Required
§ 43-17-8.1. Requirements for Use of Collection Receptacles for Donations; Penalty
§ 43-17-10. Administration of Chapter
§ 43-17-14. Recovery of Damages; Class Actions
§ 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.”
§ 43-17-22. Provisions of Chapter Govern Criminal or Civil Proceedings