Georgia Statutes
§ 50-14-5 — Jurisdiction to enforce chapter
Georgia § 50-14-5
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 50-14-5 (2026).
Text
(a)The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter, including the power to grant injunctions or other equitable relief. In addition to any action that may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity, the Attorney General shall have authority to bring enforcement actions, either civil or criminal, in his or her discretion as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with this chapter.
(b)In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this chapter in which the court determines that an agency acted without substantial justification in not complying with this chapter, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and
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Legislative History
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 605,§ 1, eff. 4/17/2012.
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