The Department of Economic Development, in order to make Georgia competitive with other states in securing new business, industry, and tourism, is authorized to expend available funds for the business meals and incidental expenses of bona fide industrial prospects and other persons who attend any meeting at the request of the department to discuss the location or development of new business, industry, or tourism within the state. All such expenditures shall be verified by vouchers showing the date, place, purpose, and persons for whom such expenditures were made. The state auditor shall conduct an audit of such expenditures at least every six months.
History. Code 1981, § 50-7-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 499, § 2; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1641, § 14; Ga. L. 2004, p. 690, § 36.
Cross references.
Gratuities prohibited, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. VI.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1983, p. 499, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “It is the intent of this Act to implement the provisions of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
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