O.C.G.A. § 50-34-19 (2019)
Border Region Retail Tourism Development Program; definition; procedure for implementation
(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘border region’’ means any part of the state that lies within 25 miles of a state border.
(b) Subject to appropriations, the authority shall establish and administer a grant program to be called the Border Region Retail Tourism Development Program, which shall serve the purpose of awarding grants to eligible applicants to induce businesses to, or assist businesses that intend to, relocate, expand, or construct projects in Georgia rather than a bordering state.
(c) The amount of any grant awarded pursuant to this Code section shall be determined by the authority on a case-by-case review of applications consistent with criteria to be prescribed by the authority which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the:
(1) Number and type of jobs retained or created;
(2) Total private capital investment;
(3) Impact on the state, regional, and community tax base;
(4) Degree of local commitment;
(5) Consistency with local and regional development goals and objectives;
(6) Project readiness and feasibility;
(7) Geographic distribution of existing retail and tourism facilities; and
(8) Reasonableness of cost estimates.
(d) All applications for grants under this Code section shall include a recommendation from a state agency whose statutory powers and duties include community and economic development that the proposed project will significantly develop, promote, and retain trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities within the border region and promote the general welfare of the state.
(e) After reviewing an application, the authority shall submit any pending grant award to the Governor and the commissioner of economic development for approval before such grant shall be awarded.
(f ) The authority shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and administer the grant program established under this Code section.
History
Code 1981, § 50-34-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 562, § 2/SB 255. Effective date. - This Code section became effective July 1, 2021.
Annotations
Editor’s notes. - Ga. L. 2021, p. 562, § 1/SB 255, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: ‘‘The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of this state to: ‘‘(1) Increase tourism and competitiveness with bordering states by encouraging
the development of retail and tourism projects in border regions; ‘‘(2) Support the efforts of businesses attempting to expand in or relocate to Georgia by dedicating resources to confront obstacles and barriers that impede economic growth in border regions; and ‘‘(3) Promote the economic security of the citizens of this state through the retention or development of employment opportunities.’’
CHAPTER 35 GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION AUTHORITY Sec. 50-35-1 through 50-35-13 [Repealed].
50-35-1 through 50-35-13. Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1015/SB 344, § 12, effective May 14, 2008.
Code Commission notes. - The amendment of Code Section 50-35-11 by Ga. L. 2008, p. 381, § 10, irreconcilably conflicted with and was treated as superseded by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1015, § 12. See County of Butts v. Strahan, 151 Ga. 417 (1921).
Editor’s notes. - This chapter was based on Code 1981, §§ 50-35-1 through 50-35-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 1231, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 50; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1049, § 1.
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Law reviews. - For article, ‘‘Immigration Defense Waivers in Federal Criminal Plea Agreements,’’ see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 839 (2018). For article, “The Rise of Zero Tolerance and the Demise of Family,” see 36 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 287 (2020).
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Immigration Enforcement Review Board; membership; duties; sanctions; civil actions [Repealed]. Definitions; requiring agencies to submit annual immigration compliance reports.
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