§ 52-2-9. Powers of Authority Generally
The authority shall have the following powers: To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; To acquire, hold, and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes; To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in […]
§ 52-2-25. Revenue Bonds — Securing of Bonds by Trust Indenture
In the discretion of the authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the state. Such trust indenture may pledge or […]
§ 52-2-10. Applicability of Traffic Laws; Enforcement by Peace Officers; Traffic Citations; Issuance of Bench Warrant Upon Failure of Offender to Appear; Enforcement of Dock Related City Ordinances; Venue
The motor vehicle traffic laws for this state shall apply to all roads within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority; provided, however, that the authority may determine and declare reasonable, safe, and lawful speed limits on all roads within its jurisdiction. Those regular employees of the Georgia Ports Authority designated as peace officers shall […]
§ 52-2-26. Revenue Bonds — Remedies of Bondholders and Trustee
Any holder of revenue bonds issued under this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining thereto and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights given in this chapter may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at […]
§ 52-2-11. Power of Authority to Borrow Money, to Execute Evidences of Indebtedness, and to Secure Such Indebtedness; Sale and Other Disposition of Property; Utilization of Proceeds of Sale
The Georgia Ports Authority shall have and may exercise the following powers: The authority may borrow money for its corporate purposes and may execute and deliver long-term and short-term notes, commercial paper, bond anticipation notes, and other obligations or evidences of indebtedness therefor and may secure such indebtedness in such manner as the authority may […]
§ 52-2-27. Revenue Bonds — Protection of Rights of Bondholders
While any of the bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of the authority or of its officers, employees, or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such bonds; and no other entity, department, agency, […]
§ 52-2-12. Funds for Acquisition of Land and Construction of Port Facilities
The Governor may make available to the Georgia Ports Authority for the purpose of acquiring necessary lands, including improvements thereon, as well as for constructing buildings, terminals, and other port facilities, any funds appropriated for the construction of port facilities. Any land so acquired shall be conveyed to the Georgia Ports Authority. History. Ga. L. […]
§ 52-2-28. Revenue Bonds — Revenue Refunding Bonds
The authority is authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued under this chapter and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon. The issuance of such revenue refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of […]
§ 52-2-13. Approval and Consent of State Properties Commission for Acquisition of Real Property by Authority
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the authority shall not purchase any real property without the approval and consent of the State Properties Commission. History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 714, § 2A. Cross references. Acquisition of real property by state agencies generally, § 50-16-30 et seq.
§ 52-1-37. Remedies Not Exclusive
Except as otherwise provided for in this article, any remedy provided for in this article shall be in addition to any other remedy available to the state, any riparian owner within this state, or any other citizen of this state. Further, nothing in this article shall be construed as limiting any right that the state […]