Chapter

SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-1— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-2— Definitions; construction
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-3— Requirements for retail installment contracts; limitations on time price differential; prepayment; inclusion of construction permit costs
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-4— Requirements for revolving accounts; limitations on time price differential
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-5— Retail installment contracts entered into by mail or telephone
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-6— Buyer’s right to cancel home solicitation sale
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-7— Providing for payment of delinquency charges, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and bad instrument fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-8— Limitations on security interest; application of payments to revolving accounts
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-9— Transfer of retail installment contracts or revolving accounts
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-10— Disposition of goods repossessed after default; right to recover deficiency
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-11— Second mortgage statutes not affected; exemption from loan and interest statutes
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-12— Prior contracts or accounts not affected
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-13— Waiver of this article void
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-14— Limitation of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-15— Criminal and civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-16— Inapplicability of this article to educational entities and student loan transactions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-20— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-21— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-22— Seller’s obligation to provide sales receipt or contract; obligation of buyer upon cancellation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-23— Notice of cancellation; form
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-24— Timing of assignments of note or other evidence of indebtedness
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-25— Utilization of federal forms and notices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-26— Buyers’ continuing rights under other statutory provisions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-27— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-30— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-31— Definitions; construction
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-32— Requirements for retail installment contracts; insurance; providing for payment of delinquency charges, attorney’s fees, and court costs
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-33— Finance charge limitations; assignment of contract
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-33.1— Advancement of money for satisfaction of lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-34— Right to prepay debt; credit upon anticipation of payments
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-35— Refinancing retail installment contract
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-36— Disposition of motor vehicle repossessed after default; right to recover deficiency
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-36.1— Prohibition on class actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-37— Waiver of this article void
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-38— Criminal and civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-39— Additional definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-40— Unlawful inducement of motor vehicle buyer or lessee under contract to sublease vehicle; unlawful offering of vehicle for hire by sublessee
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-41— Civil action for unlawful inducement for sublease of motor vehicle; remedies
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-42— Advancement of money to satisfy lease, lien, or security interest in motor vehicle; inclusion in gross capitalized cost
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-50— Sale of unsolicited merchandise prohibited; payment after expiration of trial period; available remedy
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-51— Unordered merchandise sent after membership terminated deemed gift; enjoining payment requests
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-70— Disclosure of consideration required in contract; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-80— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-81— Label required for remanufactured item sold at retail
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-82— Label required for rebuilt item sold at retail
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-83— Penalty for violation of this article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-100— Out-of-state purchase of rifles and shotguns by residents
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-101— Purchase of rifles and shotguns by nonresidents
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-120— “Paint” defined
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-121— Enforcement of article; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-122— Labels on paint containers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-123— Purity of flaxseed or linseed oil; requirement for boiled linseed oil
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-124— Flaxseed or linseed oil to be sold under true name; labeling tank cars, tanks, barrels, or vessels of such oil
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-125— Possession of improperly labeled article prima-facie evidence of violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-126— Requirements for timber-marking paint; penalty for violation; enjoining violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-127— Penalty for sale of deceptively labeled paint
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-140— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-141— “Petroleum products” not to include liquefied petroleum gas
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-142— Appointment and duties of state oil chemist
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-143— Employment of oil inspectors; expenses
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-144— Additional expenses; Commissioner of Agriculture to be chief oil inspector
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-145— Payment of compensation and expenses
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-146— Bonds of state oil chemist and inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-147— Filling vacancies in offices of state oil chemist and inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-148— Right to inspect premises; search warrants; refusal of admission as evidence of violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-149— Gasoline and kerosene subject to inspection and analysis; manufacturers and wholesalers to file statements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-150— Approval of substitutes or improvers of fuels or other motor fuels
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-151— Sale of substandard gasoline and kerosene illegal; confiscation and destruction
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-151.1— Production and sale of biodiesel fuel
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-152— Labeling gasoline and kerosene containers; cleaning kerosene containers of gasoline
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-153— Notice and sample of petroleum products shipped into state
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-154— Requests for analysis of gasoline, illuminating oils, or heating oils by a purchaser
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-155— Rules and regulations; specifications for petroleum products; penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-156— Enjoining marketing in violation of part, specifications, or rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-157— Collecting and testing samples of petroleum products; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-158— Registration of gasoline dealers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-159— Inspection of self-measuring pumps; sealing accurate pumps; condemnation of inaccurate pumps; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-160— Calibration of tank trucks, meters, containers, and other measures; condemnation of inaccurate measures
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-161— [Reserved] No fee for gasoline or kerosene inspection
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-162— Substitution or misbranding of petroleum products; sale of used or reclaimed lubricants; action to enjoin violations; enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-163— Penalty for violating Code Section 10-1-162; individual liability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-164— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Requirements for signs advertising retail motor fuel; advertisements offering free gifts or services; enforcement; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-164.1— Self-service gasoline price for drivers holding special disability permit; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-165— Civil penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-166— Penalty for chemist or inspector having interest in sale or manufacture of gasoline
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-167— Penalty for operating condemned self-measuring gasoline pumps
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-168— Penalty for operating short-measure gasoline pump
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-169— Penalty for violation of this part or regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-180— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-181— Adulterated brake fluid
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-182— Misbranded brake fluid
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-183— Use of misbranded or adulterated brake fluid prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-184— Establishing minimum brake fluid standard and specifications
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-185— Inspection of brake fluid samples; annual license to sell
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-186— Enforcement; right of inspection; “stop-sale” orders; condemnation of adulterated or misbranded brake fluid
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-187— Rules and regulations; powers of Commissioner’s agents; list of inspected and licensed brands; advertising of licensing
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-188— [Reserved] Certified analyses as evidence
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-189— Penalty for violations; instituting prosecutions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-200— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-201— Adulterated antifreeze
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-202— Misbranded antifreeze
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-202.1— Addition of denatonium benzoate to certain antifreeze; applicability; limitation on civil liability and criminal responsibility
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-203— Inspection of antifreeze samples; annual license to sell
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-204— Enforcement; right of inspection; “stop-sale” orders
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-205— Seizure and condemnation of noncomplying antifreeze
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-206— List of inspected and licensed brands; advertising references to licensing
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-207— Requiring statement of formula or contents; confidentiality of information furnished
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-208— [Reserved] Certified analyses as evidence
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-208.1— Sale or other dispersal of recycled, reclaimed, or reprocessed antifreeze; violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-209— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-210— Enjoining violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-211— Penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-220— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-221— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Administration; electric vehicle charging station inspectors; cooperation with other agencies
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-222— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Charging stations to be capable of measuring and displaying amount of electricity delivered; annual registration
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-223— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Injunctions for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-224— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Inspection of stations; seal of accurate stations; condemnation of inaccurate stations; secrete manipulation prohibited; regulatory authority
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-225— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Advertising requirements for electric vehicle charging stations; advertisements offering free gifts or services; enforcement; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-226— (Effective January 1, tions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-227— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Prohibited activities of electric vehicle charging station inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-228— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-230— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-231— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-232— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-233— Acts of distributor violating article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-234— Selling controlled product to another distributor for retail sale when selling to dealers at distress prices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-234.1— Suppliers may not inhibit gasoline distributors from being blenders
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-235— Action by dealer against distributor for violation of article authorized; nature of relief; attorneys’ fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-236— [Reserved] Action by dealer against distributor for violation of article — Defense of termination of agreement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-237— Early termination of lease; hold over; hearing; vacating premises
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-238— Action by distributor against dealer for breach of agreement; attorneys’ fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-239— Limitation of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-240— Marketing agreements subject to article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-241— Sale of real property not affected
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-250— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-251— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-252— Reasonable transfer price
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-253— Computation of cost
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-254— Prohibited acts in sale of octane or cetane fuels; burden of rebutting prima-facie case
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-255— Civil actions; effect of written tender of settlement; limitation of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-256— Legislative intent in construction of Code Section 10-1-254
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-260— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-261— Legislative finding
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-262— “Liquefied petroleum gas” defined
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-263— State fire marshal to enforce article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-264— Assistants and employees of state fire marshal
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-265— Rules and regulations setting standards for liquefied petroleum gas equipment
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-266— Issuance of licenses or permits; annual fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-267— Insurance or bond requirements for license or permit holders
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-268— Minimum storage facilities required
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-269— Suspension or revocation of license or imposition of penalty by state fire marshal
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-270— Conflicting local ordinances or regulations prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-271— Reciprocal agreements with other states
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-272— Penalty for violating article or rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-290— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-291— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-292— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-293— Blind bidding prohibited; trade screening required; notice of screening; waivers void
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-294— Enforcement by civil action; damages; attorneys’ fees; injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-310— Definitions; record keeping; offenses; cooperation with law enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-330— Refusal to sell books, periodicals, or magazines to dealers refusing others not ordered
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-331— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-350— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-351— Verifiable documentation required; unlawful activities pertaining to used, detached catalytic converters
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-352— Requirements for purchase of burial objects
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-353— Record of transaction; false statements; penalty for making false statement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-354— Inspections by law enforcement officers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-355— (Effective January 1, 2026.) Conditions and limitations on payments for regulated metal property; exception for transaction between business entities
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-356— Hold on regulated metal property believed to be stolen; notice; release of hold
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-357— Contesting identification or ownership of regulated metal property; action to recover property
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-358— Purchases of regulated metal property exempted from application of article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-358.1— Exclusions from article’s applicability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359— Prohibited acts
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.1— Registration of secondary metals recycler; electronic data base; authority of sheriff; penalty for violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.2— Penalties for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.3— Forfeiture; items declared contraband
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.4— Authority of localities
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-359.5— Required information from secondary metals recy- clers; role of Georgia Bureau of Investigation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-360— Records of purchase transactions; penalties; applica- bility
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-361— Exemptions from article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-362— Local ordinances or regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-370— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-371— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-372— Deceptive trade practices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-373— Enjoining deceptive trade practices; costs and attorney’s fees; relief cumulative
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-374— Exemptions from part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-375— Uniform construction of part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-380— Attorney General defined
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-381— Entry of judgment upon final order; collection of judgment; disbursement of funds, consumer preventive education plan
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-391— Purpose and construction of part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-392— Definitions; when intentional violation occurs
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393— A claim under this Code section may also be asserted as a defense, setoff, cross-claim, or counterclaim or third-party claim against such person
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.1— Office supply transactions; solicitations for telephone directory listings
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.2— Requirements for health spas
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.3— Prohibited use of purchaser’s credit card informa- tion by merchant
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.4— Pricing practices during state of emergency
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5— Prohibitions related to telemarketing, computer activities, and home repair or improvement work; removal of arrest booking photographs published online; penalties and enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.6— Unlawful telemarketing transactions; criminal penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.7— Solicitation during final illness; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.8— Protection from disclosure of an individual’s social security number
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.9— Registration of private child support collectors; surety bond or alternative
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.10— Filing contracts for child support collection; requirements for contracts; role of collector; cancellation of contract; forwarding of payments
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.11— Display of disclosure statement concerning kosher foods; required information; exception
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.12— Right to cancel contract with residential roofing contractor; notice of cancellation; prohibitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.13— Requirements of telephone solicitations; class actions for violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.14— Requirements relating to consumer reports furnished for employment purposes
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.15— Required notice for solicitation of services to obtain copies of real estate records; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.16— Written solicitations relating to corporate filings, employment or labor posters, or notices; definition; penalty for noncompliance
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.17— Protections for vocal or instrumental rights; unlawful advertisements, performances, or productions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.18— Required disclosures for commercial financing transactions; exceptions; limitations on brokers; enforcement; civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.19— Requirements of unsolicited inquiries relating to the sale of real estate; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-394— Adoption of rules, regulations, and standards prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices; application of Chapter 13 of Title 50
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-395— Authority and duties of Attorney General; Consumer Advisory Board; relations with other regulatory agencies
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-396— Acts exempt from part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-397— Cease and desist orders; civil penalty; judicial relief; receivers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-397.1— Initiation or intervention by Attorney General
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-398— Stay of cease and desist order; hearing
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-398.1— Judicial review
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-400— Limitation on recovery in case of bona fide error
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-401— Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-402— Assurances of voluntary compliance
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-403— Investigations; demands for evidence
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-404— Attorney General’s subpoena and hearing powers; procedural rules; court enforcement orders; self-incrimination; confidentiality
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-405— Civil penalties; individual liability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-406— Prosecution of criminal conduct revealed through investigation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-407— Part not exclusive
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-408— Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-410— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-411— Prohibited activities by multilevel distribution company or participant in marketing program; disclosure statement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-412— When bond or trust account required; escrow account required
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-413— Required disclosures; updating; form of notice
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-414— Prohibited acts by sellers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-415— Written contract required; delivery of copy; required provisions; cancellation rights
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-416— Appointment of Secretary of State as agent for service of process
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-417— Purchaser and participant remedies; violations as unfair or deceptive acts; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-420— Advertising without intending to sell on stated terms; disclaimers as to availability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-421— False or fraudulent statements in advertising prohibited; broadcaster or publisher acting in good faith excepted; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-422— Designation required for use of term “Doctor” or “Dr.”; exceptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-423— Enjoining prohibited advertising
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-424— Misrepresenting nature of business
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-424.1— False solicitations regarding legal services prohibited; required rules and regulations concerning legal services solicitations; civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-425— Misrepresenting ownership in advertising liquidation, auction, or going-out-of-business sale prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-426— Penalty for violations of Code Sections 10-1-424 and 10-1-425; good faith exceptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-427— False advertising of legal services; good faith exemptions; investigation and enforcement by Attorney General; penalties for violation of cease and desist order
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-430— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-432— Information to be disclosed
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-433— Warranties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-434— Remedies not exclusive
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-435— Civil remedies for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-436— Civil penalties; injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-437— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-438— Enhanced penalties for disaster related violations; civil action authorized
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.1— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.2— Discrimination in financial services prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.3— Role of Attorney General in prosecuting violators; civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.4— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.5— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.6— Purpose; construction with federal law
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.7— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.8— Online cancellation of automatic renewal or continuous service; alternate methods of cancellation; required information
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.9— Prohibited activities relating to automatic renewal or continuous service offers; required notices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.10— Consumers’ receipt of goods, wares, merchandise, or products without consent deemed unconditional gift
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.11— Application
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.12— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.13— Role of Attorney General in enforcement; no private right of action; severability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.15— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.16— Purpose
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.17— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.18— Prohibited activity of third-party delivery services
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-439.19— Enforcement; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-440— Definitions; when trademark or service mark deemed used in state
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-441— Ineligibility of trademark or service mark for regis- tration
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-442— Application for registration of marks; filing fee
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-443— Classes of goods and services for purposes of registration of marks; application limited to one class
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-444— Certificate of registration
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-445— Duration of registration; renewal; fee
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-446— Assignment of mark and registration; recordation; fee; new certificate
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-447— Record of registrations and renewals to be kept by Secretary of State
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-448— Cancellation of registrations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-449— Damages for fraud or false representation in registering mark
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-450— Civil action for infringement of registered mark
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-451— Injunctions against infringement; recovery of profits and damages; destruction or disposal of counterfeit trademarks; seizure
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-452— Common-law rights in marks not affected
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-453— Penalty for unauthorized and deceitful use of name or seal
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-454— Penalties for forged or counterfeited trademarks, service marks, copyrighted or registered designs, or unauthorized reproductions; forfeiture
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-470— Imitation of name or emblem prohibited; priority of right to use name
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-471— Injunction against infringement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-472— Penalty for unauthorized use of emblem or name or false claim of membership
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-490— Required registration statement for business using trade, partnership, or other name not showing owner- ship
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-491— Effect of failing to register on contracts
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-492— Exemption of corporations, limited or professional partnerships, or limited liability companies
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-493— Penalty for failing to register
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-510— Conveyance of rights in works of fine art; statement of customer’s right or license authorizing duplication; liability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-520— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-521— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-522— Delivery of artwork to dealer for exhibition or sale in exchange for compensation constituting consignment
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-523— Written contract required for consignment of work of art; violation by art dealer rendering artist’s obligation voidable
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-524— Effects of consignment
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-525— Art received as consignment to remain trust property; not subject or subordinate to claims, liens, or security interests
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-526— Contractual waiver of liability for works of art consigned to cooperative
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-527— Use or display of work of art or photograph thereof
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-528— Applicability to contracts executed prior to July 1, 1995
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529— Liability for violations by art dealers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.1— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.2— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.3— Duty of museums and archives repositories to keep accurate records of property held on loan; notice of change in ownership of loaned property
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.4— Abandonment of property loaned to a museum or archives repository; museum acquisition of abandoned property
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.5— Acquisition of undocumented property
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.6— Application of conservation measures to property on loan to museum or archives
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-529.7— American Indian human remains and burial objects excluded
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-530— Liability for sale of stolen horse or mule
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-570— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-571— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-572— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-573— Employees to be given benefit of day of rest
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-574— General exemptions from article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-575— Charitable or religious activities exempt
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-576— Governmental departments, agencies, and employees exempt
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-590— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-591— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-592— Buying services and clubs to obtain licenses
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-593— Conditions of licensure; bonds
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-594— Application for license; renewal; fee
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-595— Revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal of licenses; grounds; notice and hearing
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-596— Approval of Attorney General as to form of contract of membership required; effect of noncompliance
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-597— Right to cancel membership; how exercised; entitlement to refund; right not waivable
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-598— Requirements of contracts of membership; effect of noncompliance
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-599— Authorized duration of contract of membership; disclosure requirement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-600— Maintenance of records; inspection
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-601— Rules, regulations, and orders
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-602— Application of “Georgia Administrative Procedure
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-603— Injunctions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-604— Civil penalty for violation; administrative hearing and review; judicial review; judgment on final order; remedy concurrent, alternative, and cumulative
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-605— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-606— Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-620— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-621— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-622— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-623— Action for violation of article; punitive damages; equitable relief; standing; venue
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-624— Applicability; use of subsidiary to accomplish illegal act prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-625— Limitations of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-626— Remedies not exclusive
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-627— Waiver of article void; voluntary releases valid
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-628— Attorney’s fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-630— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-631— Unlawful acts of franchisor
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-632— Protection of consumer data in motor vehicle sales or lease transactions; burden of proof for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-640— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-641— Requirements of franchisor, manufacturer, and dis- tributor; reasonable compensation for parts and labor; recall notices; stop-sales
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-642— Risk of loss for vehicle in transit
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-643— Payment of dealer’s attorney’s fees by manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-644— Exemptions from part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-645— Uniform warranty reimbursement agreement amongst dealers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-650— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-651— Termination of franchise; grounds; notice; dealer costs reimbursed by franchisor; applicability to distributors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-652— Designated successor of a deceased or incapacitated owner
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-653— Sale of dealership franchise; notice to franchisor
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-654— [Reserved] Applicability of part
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-660— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-661— Franchisors prohibited from requiring or coercing dealers to take or refrain from taking certain acts
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-662— Unlawful activities by franchisors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-663— Prohibited acts by franchisors
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-663.1— Right of first refusal
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-664— Establishing a new dealership or relocating an existing dealership in the market area of an existing dealership; notice; petitions to enjoin or prohibit
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-664.1— Restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors; competing unfairly with new dealers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-665— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-666— Enforcement of article by state revenue commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-667— Petitions for review of alleged violations of article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-668— Annual dealer registration and appropriation to department fund
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-670— Application to franchise agreements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-675— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-676— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-677— Termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-678— Application
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679— Definitions; considerations in determining “good cause”
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.1— Legislative intent; variation by contract of article’s effect prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.2— Designated sales area for recreational vehicle dealer
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.3— Published prices, charges, and terms of sale
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.4— Termination or change of dealership agreements; burden of proving good cause
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.5— Notice required for termination of or substantial change to dealership agreements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.6— Repurchase of inventory, equipment, tools, accessories, and signage on termination of the dealership contract; reimbursement for returned items
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.7— Unlawful coercive practices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.8— Sale or transfer of ownership or change in management of dealerships; unlawful practices; required notices
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.9— Designated successor due to death, incapacity, or retirement; objection
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.10— Requirements for warranty work and service
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.11— Remedy for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.12— Determining issuance of temporary injunction
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.13— Requirements for new dealerships
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.14— Franchise agreement required for the sale or distribution of new recreational vehicles; exceptions; enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-679.15— Penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-680— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-681— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-682— Requirements for lease-purchase agreement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-683— Advertisements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-684— Prohibited agreement provisions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-685— Purchase of insurance; early termination or return of items; late fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-686— Right to reinstatement of agreement by lessee failing to make timely payments; fees; substitute items
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-687— Penalties; grace period for compliance
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-688— Limitation of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-689— Example of form
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-700— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-701— [Reserved] Contract for services in state
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-702— Payment of commission owed after contract termination; civil action authorized
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-703— Waiver of law prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-704— Jurisdiction of court
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-720— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-721— Right to have trial franchise offered to designated family member; change of designation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-730— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-731— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-732— Unilateral amendment, cancellation, termination, refusal to renew, or causing resignation from agreement for good cause
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-733— Amendment, termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of agreement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-734— Transfer of business, stock, or other interest in dealership
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-735— Mailing of notice
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-736— Change in dealer’s management or personnel
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-737— Incorporation of article into agreements; waiver prohibited; good faith settlements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-738— Good faith, fair dealing, and reasonableness requirements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-739— Venue; equitable relief; recovery of losses and damages for violation of Code Sections 10-1-732 and 10-1- 734; when supplier may not cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew agreement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-740— Applicability of article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-762— Injunctive relief
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-763— Recovery of damages
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-764— Award of attorneys’ fees
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-765— Protection of trade secret during action
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-766— Limitation of action
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-767— Applicability of article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-770— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-771— Bad faith assertion of patent infringement prohibited; factors for determining bad faith
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-772— Protective order; posting of bond
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-773— Enforcement; relief from damages
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-774— Federal actions excluded
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-780— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-781— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-782— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-783— Provision of owner’s manual and notice of rights; fully itemized and legible repair order; copies of reports
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-784— Opportunity to repair; repurchase or replacement of vehicle
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-785— Compelled replacement or repurchase through arbitration; manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement mechanism; revocation of mechanism
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-786— Request for arbitration; determination of eligibility; notifications; timing; requirements for decision
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-787— Finality of arbitrator’s decision; appeals by manufacturers; time for compliance with arbitrator’s decision
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-788— Exhaustion of remedies under article required
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-789— Establishment of motor vehicle arbitration panel; compensation; conduct; liability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-790— Requirements for transfer of reacquired vehicle
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-791— Consumer fees to implement provisions of article; enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-792— Limitation of liability for new motor vehicle dealers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-793— Violations constitute unfair and deceptive act or practice; cumulative effect
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-794— [Reserved] Staff for administration
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-795— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-796— Severability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-797— Consumer cannot waive rights
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-798— Continuing validity of previously adopted rules, orders, actions, and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-810— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-811— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-812— Written notice of warranty supplied by manufacturer and presented by dealer to consumer at time of purchase
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-813— Opportunity to repair
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-814— Refund or replacement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-815— Extension of reporting and repair periods
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-816— Informal dispute settlement procedures; remedy for violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-817— Affirmative defenses against claims
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-818— Limitations of actions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-819— Other remedies and rights not limited by article
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-830— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-831— Required information from operators
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-832— Bond requirements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-833— Exemptions from bond requirements
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-834— Refund of entrants’ fees upon cancellation or default
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-835— Civil penalties for violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-836— Criminal penalty for violation
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-837— Escrow account
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-838— Liability for failure to post bond or establish escrow account
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-850— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-851— Enhanced penalty for violations against elder or dis- abled person
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-852— Factors for determining imposition and amount of civil penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-853— Civil action authorized
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-854— Educational initiatives on consumer crimes against elder and disable person
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-855— Victim intervention and assistance referral procedure
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-856— Construction with Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter; confidentiality
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-857— Complaints, inquiries, investigations, and corrective action
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-870— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-872— Express written warranties; failure to furnish
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-873— Repair of nonconforming assistive technology devices; refund or replacement of devices; sale or lease of returned device
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-874— Thirty-day return privilege
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-875— Rights and remedies under other laws or contracts; waivers void; actions for damages
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-890— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-891— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-892— Express written warranties; failure to furnish
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-893— Repair of nonconforming assistive motorized wheel- chairs; refund or replacement; sale or lease of returned wheelchair
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-894— Other rights or remedies under other law or contract; waiver void; action for damages
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-911— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-912— Notification required upon breach of security regarding personal information
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-913— Additional definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-914— Consumer requested security freeze on credit report; timing; notifications; temporary lifting of freeze; application; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-914.1— Security freezes for protected consumers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-915— Notice of right to security freeze
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-930— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-931— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-932— Required disclosure to consumers
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-933— Civil actions authorized; compliance; recovery of expenses
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-934— Limitation on application and applicability
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-935— Violations and enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-940— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-941— Required information from high-volume third-party sellers; suspension for noncompliance; verification by online marketplace
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-942— Disclosure of identifying information; failure to comply; notice
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-943— Reporting suspicious marketplace activity
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-944— Use of information or documents; security
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-945— Civil actions by Attorney General; other remedies