Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at welcome centers and tourist centers shall be utilized by the Department of Economic Development to offset the cost of maintenance of all welcome centers and tourist centers and litter pickup in these areas. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all net revenue derived from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, candy, cigarettes, and other articles from vending machines at safety rest areas shall be utilized by the Department of Transportation to offset the cost of maintenance of all safety rest areas and litter pickup in these areas.
History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 132, § 7; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 34.
Cross references.
Seizure of vending machines containing cigarettes or cigars upon which tax has not been paid, § 48-11-9 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Department of Economic Development
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 50-7-1. Creation of Department
§ 50-7-4. Policy-Making Function of Board
§ 50-7-5. Compensation and Expenses of Board Members
§ 50-7-6. Operational Procedures for Board Meetings
§ 50-7-7. Duties and Powers of Board Generally
§ 50-7-8. Additional Duties and Powers of Board
§ 50-7-10. Authorization for Board to Accept Grants and Gifts
§ 50-7-11. Use by Board of Accepted Grants or Gifts
§ 50-7-11.1. Authority to Administer and Disperse Funds
§ 50-7-13. Revenue From Vending Machine Sales to Offset Maintenance Costs
§ 50-7-14. Tourist Center Within Vicinity of Domestic Residence of State Citizen Elected President
§ 50-7-16. Definitions; Acquisition of Property by Department of Economic Development
§ 50-7-17. New Georgia Foundation for Tourism; Definitions; Marketing Program
§ 50-7-18. Disposition of Assets of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame