Georgia Code
Chapter 41 - Residential and General Contractors
§ 43-41-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
Both residential and general contractors, in addition to contractors licensed under Chapter 14 of this title to perform such work or any component thereof, shall be permitted to construct storm-water management systems comprising any storm-water conveyance or storm-water detention facility that moves storm or surface water from a specific point on a wholly contained construction project site to another specific point on the same project site and which are wholly contained within the project site and are not part of or connected to any public or private water treatment system, waste-water treatment system, or storm-water system.
History. Code 1981, § 43-41-2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 786, § 1; Ga. L. 2007, p. 569, § 1/SB 115; Ga. L. 2008, p. 324, § 43/SB 455.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2021, a period was substituted for a semicolon at the end of paragraph (10).
Law reviews.
For article with annual survey on construction law, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 59 (2021).

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Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 41 - Residential and General Contractors

§ 43-41-1. Legislative Findings

§ 43-41-2. Definitions

§ 43-41-3. Creation of State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; Membership; Divisions; Vacancies; Qualifications; Terms; Meetings

§ 43-41-4. Appointment of Members; Chairperson; Meetings and Quorums; Assistance From Professional Licensing Boards Division

§ 43-41-5. Board Meetings; Power of Board and Its Divisions; Investigations; Immunity From Liability; Failure to Appear at Hearing; Voluntary Surrender of License; Application; Subpoenas

§ 43-41-6. Application and Appropriate Fee; Eligibility for Licensure as Residential-Basic Contractor, Residential-Light Commercial Contractor, General Contractor; Examination of Qualified Applicants; Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education Require...

§ 43-41-7. Written Warranties Required

§ 43-41-8. Eligibility for Licensure Without Examination; Reciprocity; Burden Upon Applicant

§ 43-41-9. Licensing; Joint Ventures Treated Uniquely; Notification to Division of Changes; Separation of Sole Qualifying Agent; Disciplinary Actions; Payment of Fees; Joint Responsibility for Work Product

§ 43-41-10. Reprimand, Revocation, or Other Corrective Actions Authorized; Issuance of Stop-Work Orders; Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Lifting of Suspension

§ 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

§ 43-41-14. Role of Building Inspectors; Penalty for Noncompliance With Chapter; Posting of Requirements

§ 43-41-15. Death of Contractor; Notifications; Completion of Work

§ 43-41-16. Grounds for Revocation of License; Authorized Action by Division in Event of Wrongdoing; Interest and Penalties; Continuing Education as Requirement for Resumption of Standing

§ 43-41-17. Effective Date of Licensing and Sanctioning Provisions; Unenforceable Contracts; Compliance With County or Municipal Requirements; Exemption for Dot Contractors; Other Exceptions

§ 43-41-18. Certain Military Specialties or Certifications Entitle Persons to Obtain Certain Professional Licenses; Definitions