The General Assembly finds that a problem is posed in this state by the increasing use of the telephone in a fraudulent or abusive manner as a means of solicitation in certain currently regulated commercial businesses and professions and that the power and reach of the telephone as a medium for such conduct increases the […]
As used in this chapter, the term: “Charitable contribution” means the promise or grant of any money or property of any kind or value to be used for any charitable purpose, as that term is defined in Code Section 43-17-2. “Control,” “controlling,” “controlled by,” or “under common control with” means the possession, direct or indirect, […]
The Secretary of State shall be authorized to promulgate rules to prohibit deceptive or fraudulent telemarketing activities and other abusive telemarketing activities by persons subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of this title, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008”; the provisions of Chapter 5A of this title, relating to commodities and commodity contracts […]
It shall be unlawful for any person who is jurisdictionally subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of this title, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008”; the provisions of Chapter 5A of this title, relating to commodities and commodity contracts and options; the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 43, relating to electrical contractors, […]
With respect to any person who is jurisdictionally subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of this title, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008,” the Secretary of State shall prevent any person from violating a rule promulgated under Code Section 10-5B-3 in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, […]
Any person who shall willfully violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as described under subparagraph (a)(5)(A) of Code Section 16-8-12. Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this chapter may bring an action and may […]
The remedies, duties, prohibitions, and penalties of this chapter are not exclusive and are in addition to all other causes of action, remedies, and penalties provided by law. Nothing in this chapter shall amend, alter, or repeal any of the provisions of Chapter 5 of this title, the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008”; the […]
For purposes of this chapter, an offer to sell or to buy is made in this state, whether or not either party is then present in this state, when the offer: Originates from this state; or Is directed by the offeror to this state and received at the place to which it is directed. History. […]
