Georgia Statutes

§ 44-14-360 — Definitions

Georgia § 44-14-360

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O.C.G.A. § 44-14-360 (2026).

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As used in this part, the term: (.1) "Business day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

(1)"Contractor" means a contractor having privity of contract with the owner of the real estate.
(2)"Land surveyor" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-15-2 . (2.1) "Lien action" means a lawsuit, proof of claim in a bankruptcy case, or a binding arbitration.
(3)"Materials," in addition to including those items for which liens are already permitted under this part, means tools, appliances, machinery, or equipment used in making improvements to the real estate, to the extent of the reasonable value or the contracted rental price, whichever is greater, of such tools, appliances, machinery, or equipment.
(4)"Materialmen" means all persons furnishing the

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Legislative History

Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 277,§ 2, eff. 5/10/2021. Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 766,§ 1, eff. 3/31/2009.

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