Utilities Law in Georgia
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Georgia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Georgia
Georgia state law
- Title 19 > Chapter 6. ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORTGA 19 § 19-6-15
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 42 > Chapter 5. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF STATE AND COUNTIESGA 42 § 42-5-36
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 17. Criminal Procedure > Chapter 6. CRIMINAL PROCEDUREGA 17 § 17-6-1
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic > Chapter 5. DRIVERS’ LICENSESGA 40 § 40-5-67.1
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21. Elections > Chapter 2. ELECTIONS AND PRIMARIES GENERALLYGA 21 § 21-2-417
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 37. Mental Health > Chapter 3. EXAMINATION, TREATMENT, ETC., FOR MENTAL ILLNESSGA 37 § 37-3-1
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Georgia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.