The authority shall have the power and is authorized at one time or from time to time to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as defined in this chapter of any one or more projects. The principal and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund provided in this chapter for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at the lowest rate obtainable by negotiation or, if the authority deems it necessary, by the taking of competitive bids, payable as determined by the authority at time of issue, shall mature at such time or times as the authority may determine at the time of issue, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds.
History. Ga. L. 1945, p. 464, § 5; Ga. L. 1949, p. 778, § 3; Ga. L. 1963, p. 342, § 4; Ga. L. 1974, p. 589, § 1.
Cross references.
Revenue bonds generally, § 36-82-60 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 52 - Waters of the State, Ports, and Watercraft
Chapter 2 - Georgia Ports Authority
§ 52-2-6. Compensation of Members and Reimbursement for Expenses
§ 52-2-8. Eligibility for Membership
§ 52-2-9. Powers of Authority Generally
§ 52-2-12. Funds for Acquisition of Land and Construction of Port Facilities
§ 52-2-16. Revenue Bonds — Form of Bonds; Denominations; Place of Payment of Principal and Interest
§ 52-2-17. Revenue Bonds — Signatures; Seal
§ 52-2-19. Revenue Bonds — Issuance in Coupon, Registered, or Book-Entry Form
§ 52-2-23. Revenue Bonds — Aid by Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
§ 52-2-25. Revenue Bonds — Securing of Bonds by Trust Indenture
§ 52-2-26. Revenue Bonds — Remedies of Bondholders and Trustee
§ 52-2-27. Revenue Bonds — Protection of Rights of Bondholders
§ 52-2-28. Revenue Bonds — Revenue Refunding Bonds
§ 52-2-29. Revenue Bonds — Status of Bonds as Legal Investments and as Securities for Deposits
§ 52-2-35. Requirement as to Competitive Bidding for Contracts for New Construction