This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Common Day of Rest Act of 1974.” History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 186, § 13. Cross references. Freedom of conscience, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. III. Freedom of religion, U.S. Const., amend. I.
As used in this article, the term: “Two consecutive days of Saturday and Sunday” means the time between 12:00 Midnight on Friday and 12:00 Midnight on Saturday and from 12:00 Midnight on Saturday to 12:00 Midnight on Sunday. “Two rest days” means the time between 12:00 Midnight on Friday and 12:00 Midnight on Saturday and […]
The purpose of this article is to promote the health, recreation, welfare, repose, and religious liberty of each individual of this state. This article is not designed to be discriminatory in any way or to any group but rather to provide the public with necessary benefits and services at all times, while at the same […]
Any business or industry which operates on either of the two rest days (Saturday or Sunday) and employs those whose habitual day of worship has been chosen by the employer as a day of work shall make all reasonable accommodations to the religious, social, and physical needs of such employees so that those employees may […]
This article is not applicable to and shall not prohibit: Casual transactions between persons, none of whom are thereby carrying on a business or business transactions; Agricultural operations such as farming, animal and poultry husbandry, forestry, and allied activity; The conduct of the businesses and activities referred to in Code Sections 10-1-575 and 10-1-576; The […]
The prohibitions of this article are not applicable to a person, nonprofit organization, or nonprofit corporation if its activity is conducted solely for charitable or religious purposes. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 186, § 7.
The prohibitions of this article are not applicable to any federal, state, county, municipal, or other local government department or agency in the conduct of its official duties nor to the employees thereof in the discharge of their official employment. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 186, § 8.
