§ 46-9-331. Purpose of Authority’s Creation; Tax Exemption
The authority is created for nonprofit and public purposes; and it is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, that the authority is an institution of purely public charity and will […]
§ 46-9-332. Authorization for Rail Passenger Excursion Projects Not Limited
The authorization for rail passenger excursion projects provided by this article shall be in addition to and not limited by any other authorization for rail passenger service or rail passenger service projects provided by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 46-9-332 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1117, § 1.
§ 46-9-320. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Law.” History. Code 1981, § 46-9-320 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1117, § 1.
§ 46-9-270. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Law.” History. Code 1981, § 46-9-270 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 1.
§ 46-9-271. Legislative Purpose
There is created the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority for the purpose of construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger service and other public transportation projects within and without the State of Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 46-9-271 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 1.
§ 46-9-272. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Authority” means the public body corporate and politic created pursuant to this article. “Cost of the project” or “cost of any project” means and shall include: All costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, assembly, installation, modification, renovation, or rehabilitation incurred in connection with any project or […]
§ 46-9-273. Powers of Authority Generally
The authority shall have all of the powers necessary, proper, or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article. The powers enumerated in this Code section are cumulative of and in addition to each other and other powers granted elsewhere in this article; and no such power limits or restricts […]
§ 46-9-274. Membership of Authority; Filling of Vacancies; Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests; Election of Officers; Expense Allowance and Travel Costs
The authority shall be composed of members appointed by the Governor. One member shall be appointed from and shall be a resident of each of the congressional districts and two members shall be appointed from the state at large. All members shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed […]
§ 46-9-275. Issuance of Revenue Bonds, Notes, or Other Obligations; Refunding Bonds
Revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by an authority shall be paid solely from the property, including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, revenues, or other funds pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered to secure or to pay such bonds, notes, or other obligations. All revenue bonds, notes, and […]
§ 46-9-276. Authority to Execute Agreements or Instruments; Use of Proceeds From Sale of Bonds and Other Obligations; Issuance of Subsequent Obligations; Bond Anticipation Notes; Validation and Form of Bonds
Subject to the limitations and procedures provided by this Code section, the agreements or instruments executed by the authority may contain such provisions not inconsistent with law as shall be determined by the members of the authority. The proceeds derived from the sale of all bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by an authority shall […]