Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Charitable Solicitations
§ 43-17-22. Provisions of Chapter Govern Criminal or Civil Proceedings

Any criminal proceeding or civil proceeding, including but not limited to judicial review of all administrative orders, instituted under this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as such provisions existed in full force and effect on the date of the alleged commission of the underlying facts or circumstances which constitute evidence of the commission of a crime or violation of this chapter, notwithstanding any subsequent amendment to this chapter, unless the General Assembly shall specifically declare otherwise, except that no civil or criminal proceeding shall be instituted after the lapse of the appropriate period of limitations which was in effect at the time the cause of action arose or the alleged commission of the crime occurred.
History. Code 1981, § 43-17-22 , 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