The tax collector or tax commissioner shall waive the collection of any amount due the taxing authorities for which taxes are collected, when such amount represents a penalty or an amount of interest assessed for failure to comply with the laws governing the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes, if:
History. Code 1981, § 48-5-243 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 584, § 2/HB 991.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective July 1, 2016.
Cross references.
Relief from civil or criminal liability for servicemembers, § 38-2-270 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2016, p. 584, § 1/HB 991, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Returning Heroes Act.’
Structure Georgia Code
Title 48 - Revenue and Taxation
Chapter 5 - Ad Valorem Taxation of Property
§ 48-5-220. Purposes of County Taxes
§ 48-5-233. Official Collection and Paying Over of County Taxes
§ 48-5-234. Enforcement of Collection and Payment of County Property Taxes
§ 48-5-235. Liability of Tax Commissioners and Tax Collectors for Default or Improper Conduct
§ 48-5-236. Allowance of Commissions of Tax Commissioners or Tax Collectors
§ 48-5-237. Payment of Taxes Where Property Lies in More Than One County
§ 48-5-238. Executions Against Persons Holding County Money
§ 48-5-239. Affidavit of Illegality by Person Against Whom Execution Issues
§ 48-5-240. Borrowing County Money
§ 48-5-241. Refund or Credit of County Taxes
§ 48-5-242. Waiver of Penalties or Interest Due on Unpaid Taxes