It is the intent of the General Assembly, in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, to safeguard homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, and unsafe residential and general contractors. The practice of residential and general contracting is declared to be a business or profession affecting the public interest and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the intent and purposes stated in this Code section.
History. Code 1981, § 43-41-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 786, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 41 - Residential and General Contractors
§ 43-41-1. Legislative Findings
§ 43-41-7. Written Warranties Required
§ 43-41-8. Eligibility for Licensure Without Examination; Reciprocity; Burden Upon Applicant
§ 43-41-11. Effect of Licensure
§ 43-41-12. Penalty for Violating Provisions; Architect or Engineer Utilizing Nonlicensed Personnel
§ 43-41-13. Issuance of Restraining Order and Injunction to Restrain Against Further Violations
§ 43-41-15. Death of Contractor; Notifications; Completion of Work