§ 10-1-290. Short Title
This article shall be known as the “Georgia Motion Picture Fair Competition Act.” History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 427, § 2.
§ 10-1-291. Legislative Intent
The intent of this article is to establish fair and open procedures for the bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures within the state in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution within the state, to promote fair […]
§ 10-1-292. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Bid” means a written offer or proposal by an exhibitor to a distributor in response to an invitation to bid for the right to exhibit a motion picture, stating the terms under which the exhibitor will agree to exhibit a motion picture. “Blind bidding” means the bidding for, […]
§ 10-1-293. Blind Bidding Prohibited; Trade Screening Required; Notice of Screening; Waivers Void
Blind bidding is prohibited within the state. No bids shall be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture shall take place, and no license agreement or any of its terms shall be agreed to, for the exhibition of any motion picture before the motion picture has either been trade screened […]
§ 10-1-294. Enforcement by Civil Action; Damages; Attorneys’ Fees; Injunctions
In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of this article, the court may award damages to the prevailing party and reasonable attorneys’ fees. This article may be enforced by injunction or any other available equitable or legal remedy. History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 427, § 5.