§ 41-3-12. Contempt Proceedings; Punishment for Contempt of Court
In the event of the violation of any injunction granted under this chapter, the court may summarily try and punish the offender. The proceedings shall be commenced by filing with the clerk of the court an information, under oath, setting out the alleged facts constituting such violation, upon which the court or judge shall cause […]
§ 41-2-15. Authority to Use Revenues, Grants, and Donations to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures
Any county or municipality is authorized to make such appropriations from its revenues as it may deem necessary and may accept and apply grants or donations to assist it in carrying out the provisions of ordinances adopted in connection with the exercise of the powers granted under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 41-2-15 , […]
§ 41-3-13. Abatement of Nuisance by State Courts and Municipal Courts of Municipalities Having Population of 15,000 or More
In addition to the remedies provided for by Code Sections 41-3-2 through 41-3-12, state courts and the municipal courts of municipalities having a population of 15,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census, when the nuisance exists within the corporate limits of such municipalities, shall have […]
§ 41-2-16. Construction of Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17 With County or Municipal Local Enabling Act, Charter, and Other Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations
Nothing in Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-15, this Code section, and Code Section 41-2-17 shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department of any county or municipality to enforce any provisions of its local enabling Act, its charter, or its ordinances or regulations nor to prevent or […]
§ 41-2-17. Prior Ordinances Relating to Repair, Closing, or Demolition of Unfit Buildings or Structures
Ordinances relating to the subject matter of Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-16 and this Code section adopted prior to July 1, 2001, shall have the same force and effect on and after said date as ordinances adopted subsequent to and by authority of these Code sections. History. Code 1981, § 41-2-17 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 41-3-1. “Sexually Related Charges” Defined; Establishment, Maintenance, or Use of Building, Structure, or Place for Sexually Related Activities; Evidence of Nuisance
As used in this Code section, the term “sexually related charges” means a violation of Code Section 16-5-46, 16-6-2, 16-6-8, 16-6-9, 16-6-10, 16-6-11, 16-6-12, 16-6-15, or 16-6-16 when: Returned in an indictment by a grand jury; or Filed as an accusation by a prosecuting attorney that results in a conviction, a plea of guilty under […]
§ 41-3-1.1. Substantial Drug Related Activity Upon Real Property; Knowledge of Owner; Remedies Cumulative
As used in this Code section, the term: “Drug related charges” means a violation of Code Section 16-13-30 when: Returned in an indictment by a grand jury; or Filed as an accusation by a prosecuting attorney that results in a conviction, a plea of guilty under any first offender statute or conditional discharge pursuant to […]
§ 41-2-4. Issuance of Injunction Where Nuisance About to Be Erected or Commenced Likely to Result in Irreparable Damage
Where the consequence of a nuisance about to be erected or commenced will be irreparable damage and such consequence is not merely possible but to a reasonable degree certain, an injunction may be issued to restrain the nuisance before it is completed. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2944; Code 1868, § 2951; Code 1873, § […]
§ 41-2-5. Authorization and Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances in Cities and Unincorporated Areas of Counties
If the existence of a nuisance is complained of in a county or city of this state, the municipal court of the city, if the nuisance complained of is in the city, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the question of the existence of such nuisance and, if found to exist, to order its […]
§ 41-2-7. Power of Counties and Municipalities to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures; Health Hazards on Private Property; Properties Affected
It is found and declared that in the counties and municipalities of this state there is the existence or occupancy of dwellings or other buildings or structures which are unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business occupancy or use and not in compliance with the applicable state minimum standard codes as adopted […]