§ 43-46-1. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Transient Merchant Act of Georgia.” History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 1.
§ 43-46-2. “Transient Merchant” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “transient merchant” means any person, firm, or corporation, as principal or agent, or both, which is not a regular retail or wholesale merchant with a permanent place of business in this state, but rather one who displays samples, model goods, wares, or merchandise in any lot, building, room, […]
§ 43-46-3. Prerequisites to Engaging in Business as a Transient Merchant
It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant which is a corporation to engage in business in any county of this state unless such transient merchant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 14, relating to corporations, and obtain a license. It shall be unlawful for any transient merchant which is not a corporation […]
§ 43-46-4. Filing Application for License With County Authorities; Contents; Fee; Transfer of License; Scope of License
Any transient merchant shall file an application for a license in each county in which the merchant wishes to transact business. The application shall be filed with the tax collector, the tax commissioner, or the county officer who issues business licenses. Such application shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: The name […]
§ 43-46-5. Registered Agents for Receipt of Process, Notice, or Demands; Procedure if No Registered Agent Designated
Any transient merchant required to have a registered agent under Code Section 43-46-3 shall file the name and permanent address of such registered agent with the clerk of the superior court of the county. Such registered agent shall be a resident of the county. Such agent may be served with any process, notice, or demand […]
§ 43-46-6. Exceptions to Licensing Requirements
The licensing provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any transient merchant engaged in business solely within a county which does not require the issuance of business licenses. The licensing provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any transient merchant engaged in business solely within the corporate limits of a municipality when: Such […]
§ 43-46-7. Penalty; Violation of Chapter as Constituting an Unfair or Deceptive Act
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalty provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, any violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair […]