Each regional commission exists for nonprofit and public purposes; and it is found and declared that the carrying out of the purposes of each regional commission is exclusively for public benefit and its property is public property. Thus, no regional commission shall be required to pay any state or local ad valorem, sales, use, or income taxes.
History. Code 1981, § 50-8-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, § 5/HB 1216.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Department of Community Affairs
Article 2 - Regional Commissions
§ 50-8-30. Legislative Findings and Intent; Construction of Article
§ 50-8-32. Creation of Regional Commissions
§ 50-8-33. Municipal and County Membership; Annual Dues; Distribution of State Funds
§ 50-8-34.1. Executive Director of Commission; Performance Standards and Annual Performance Review
§ 50-8-36. Review, Comment, and Recommendation Regarding Local Plans; Public Meetings and Hearings
§ 50-8-38. Accounting of Funds by Commission; Disclosure; Access to Documents
§ 50-8-40. Notice of Intent to Designate Area-Wide or Multicounty Agency
§ 50-8-41. Regional Development Centers Succeeded by Regional Commissions
§ 50-8-42. Remaining Powers of Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions
§ 50-8-44. Exemption From Taxes
§ 50-8-46. No Limits by Article on County or Municipal Zoning Power
§ 50-8-47. Transfer of Outstanding Assets, Liabilities, Contracts, Staff, Records, or Debts