Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations
§ 43-17-20. Immunity

For any action taken or any proceeding had under this chapter or under color of law, the Secretary of State shall be immune from liability and suit to the same extent that any judge of any court of general jurisdiction in this state would be immune.
History. Code 1981, § 43-17-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 490, § 1.

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