§ 10-1-590. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Buying Services Act of 1975.” History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 529, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 6/SB 148. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 6/SB 148, effective July 1, 2015, reenacted this Code section without change.
§ 10-1-591. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Attorney General” means the Attorney General or his or her designee. “Business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. “Buying service,” “buying club,” or “club” means any corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or other business enterprise which is organized with the primary purpose of […]
§ 10-1-592. Buying Services and Clubs to Obtain Licenses
No buying service or club nor any officer, official, employee, or agent thereof shall sell, advertise, or solicit the sale or purchase of memberships or contracts within this state without having first obtained a license to do business in this state from the Attorney General. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 529, § 3; Ga. L. […]
§ 10-1-593. Conditions of Licensure; Bonds
As a condition to the issuance or retention of a license required by this article, each buying service or club shall: Comply with such reasonable conditions for the issuance of a license as may be required by the Attorney General pursuant to this article; Maintain a bond in the amount of $25,000.00 with a surety […]
§ 10-1-594. Application for License; Renewal; Fee
Application for a license as a buying service or club shall be made on forms prescribed by the Attorney General and shall contain such information and supporting documents as he may require. Licenses shall be issued for a period of one year and shall be renewable within 90 days preceding the expiration thereof. The fee […]
§ 10-1-595. Revocation, Suspension, and Nonrenewal of Licenses; Grounds; Notice and Hearing
Licenses issued under this article may be revoked, suspended, or not renewed by the Attorney General for: Any violation of the substantive provisions of this article; A violation of any rule or regulation issued by the Attorney General pursuant to this article; or A violation of any law of this state. Licenses shall be revoked […]
§ 10-1-596. Contracts of Membership; Approval of Form by Attorney General; Effect of Noncompliance
No contract of membership shall be used by any buying service or club unless such contract is first approved by the Attorney General as to form. Any contract or agreement used in violation of this Code section shall be null, void, and of no effect. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 529, § 7; Ga. L. […]