As used in this chapter, the term: “Area of operation” means the unincorporated area of the county in the case of counties and the territory located within the corporate limits of the municipality in the case of municipalities. “Billiard room” means any public place where a person is permitted to play the game of billiards […]
Subject to the authorizations and limitations of this Code section, the governing authority of each local government in this state shall have the power by ordinance or resolution to license, regulate, and tax billiard rooms within its respective area of operation. If ordinances or resolutions of local governments regulating billiard rooms are adopted, such ordinances […]
This chapter shall not apply to billiard tables or billiard rooms operated by private industrial concerns, Young Men’s Christian Associations, religious orders, charitable institutions, state, county, or city institutions, fraternal orders, or bona fide clubs using such tables for members or employees only. History. Code 1981, § 43-8-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. […]
