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(Code 1981, §50-27-104, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 37, § 1-1/HB 487.)
- See the Editor's notes at the beginning of this part for information on the repeal of this Code section if found to be unconstitutional and application of provisions to gambling devices on maritime vessels.
- Conviction and fine against a convenience store operator for violating a city ordinance that prohibited certain retailers of packaged alcoholic beverages from allowing coin operated amusement machines (COAM) on the same premises was reversed because the state's COAM Laws, O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-35 and50-27-70, et seq., preempted the city's ordinance at least insofar as the ordinance applied to COAM as defined by the state statutes. Gebrekidan v. City of Clarkston, 298 Ga. 651, 784 S.E.2d 373 (2016).
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Court: Supreme Court of Georgia | Date Filed: 2016-03-21
Citation: 298 Ga. 651, 784 S.E.2d 373, 2016 Ga. LEXIS 238
Snippet: Georgia, see OCGA §§ 16-12-35 and 50-27-70 to 50-27-104 (COAM Laws), preempts the City’s ordinance under