History. Code 1981, § 48-17-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1521, § 3; Code 1981, § 50-27-72 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2013, p. 37, § 1-1/HB 487; Ga. L. 2015, p. 39, § 3/SB 190.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2013, p. 37, § 3-1/HB 487, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that: “(b) If any section of this Act is determined to be unconstitutional by a final decision of an appellate court of competent jurisdiction or by the trial court of competent jurisdiction if no appeal is made, with the exception of subsection (g) of Code Section 50-27-78 and Section 2-1 of this Act, this Act shall stand repealed by operation of law.
“(c) This Act is not intended to and shall not be construed to affect the legality of the repair, transport, possession, or use of otherwise prohibited gambling devices on maritime vessels within the jurisdiction of the State of Georgia. To the extent that such repair, transport, possession, or use was lawful prior to the enactment of this Act, it shall not be made illegal by this Act; and to the extent that such repair, transport, possession, or use was prohibited prior to the enactment of this Act, it shall remain prohibited.” As of May 2022, no such decision has been issued.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 27 - Lottery for Education
Article 3 - Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines
§ 50-27-70. Legislative Findings; Definitions
§ 50-27-75. Delivery of Order Refusing Application or Imposing Sanction
§ 50-27-76. Judicial Review of Action by Corporation or Chief Executive Officer
§ 50-27-77. Appeal From Superior Court
§ 50-27-79. Refund of Annual Permit Fee
§ 50-27-80. Permit Fees for Additional Machines; Penalty Fee
§ 50-27-81. Administration of Article
§ 50-27-83. Validity of Prior Existing Obligations to State
§ 50-27-85. Penalties for Violations by Location Owners or Operators
§ 50-27-86. Local Government to Adopt Any Combination of a List of Ordinance Provisions
§ 50-27-87. Master Licenses; Requirements and Restrictions for Licensees
§ 50-27-87.1. Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair and Deceptive Acts
§ 50-27-88. Establishment of Rules and Policies; Application for License