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Calculated Shard: 17 (from laksa015)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa017.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://consumer.georgia.gov/organization/about-us/statutes-we-enforce\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://consumer.georgia.gov/organization/about-us/statutes-we-enforce\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce","crawl_time":1775369760,"first_indexed_time":1605738821,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,georgia!consumer,\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce s443","src_root_hash":"11594120116312315817","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Statutes We Enforce | Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division","meta_descriptions":["Statutes that are enforced by this agency"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Fair Business Practices Act\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSections 10-1-390 et seq.\n)\nGeorgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace.  This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.  The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest.\nUnlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include:\nPassing off goods or services as those of another\n(\nexample:\n representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y).\nClaiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not\n \n(\nexample:\n representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere).\nRepresenting that goods are new when they are actually used.\nClaiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model\n \n(\nexample:\n selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K).\nMaking false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services.\nAdvertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised\n \n(\nexample:\n using \"bait-and-switch\" tactics).\nAdvertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states \"quantities limited.\"\nMaking false or misleading statements about sale prices\n(\nexample:\n advertising \"On sale today only,\" when the item has been offered at that price for the past month).\nThe Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to:\nHealth clubs and fitness centers\nPromotional contests\/giveaways\nTelemarketing fraud\nFraud committed over the Internet\nPrice gouging during a declared state of emergency\nCredit reports\nGoing-out-of-business sales\nVacation prize offerings\nOdometer tampering\nand more ...\nGeorgia Lemon Law Act\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSections 10-1-780 et seq.\n)\n \nThe \"Georgia Lemon Law Act\" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired.  It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009. \nIf the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing.  An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund.\nDebt Adjustment Act\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSections 18-5-1 et seq\n.)\nGeorgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts.  A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors.\nA separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office.  The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account.  Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law. \nDo Not Call Law\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSection 46-5-27\n)\nThe Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List.\nCertain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you.\nGeorgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.  The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy.\nSale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSections 10-1-410 et seq.\n)\nBusiness opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company.  You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company.\nMultilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit.\nUnder Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract.  Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services.  Please note, however, that not all business opportunities and multilevel companies are covered by this law.\nBuying Services Act\n(\nO.C.G.A.\nSections 10-1-590 et seq.\n)\nBuying clubs charge a fee to join and offer merchandise to members at below-retail prices.  Under the Georgia Buying Services Act, a buying club must purchase an annual license, offer consumers a three-day membership cancellation period, and maintain a $25,000 bond for the protection of its members.\nCharitable Solicitations Act\n(\nO.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 et\nseq.\n)\nIn accordance with the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division helps to ensure that charities operating in Georgia are also abiding by the standards of the Fair Business Practices act.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce#main-content)\n\nAn official website of the State of Georgia. How you know\n\nThe .gov means it’s official.\n\nLocal, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. State of Georgia government websites and email systems use “georgia.gov” or “ga.gov” at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you’re on an official state website.\n\nStill not sure?\n\nCall [1-800-GEORGIA](tel:18004367442) to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia.\n\n[Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/ \"Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division\")\n\nSearch\n\nClose\n\nMenu\n\n## Main navigation\n## Search this site\n### Popular searches\n- [Mission Statement](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Organization of the office](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [History](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Meeting Requests](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Key Staff](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Duties of the Office](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Event Requests](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n\n- [Resolve Your Dispute](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/resolve-your-dispute)\n  Subnavigation toggle for Resolve Your Dispute\n  - 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[How to Respond to a Contact from the Consumer Protection Division](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/business-compliance\/how-do-i-respond-contact-consumer-protection-division)\n- [News \/ Alerts](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/press-releases)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us)\n  Subnavigation toggle for About Us\n  - [Attorney General Chris Carr](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/chris-carr)\n  - [Statutes We Enforce](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n  - [Accomplishments](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/accomplishments-0)\n  - [FAQs](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/faqs)\n  - [Consumer Advisory Board](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/consumer-advisory-board)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/contact-us)\n  Subnavigation toggle for Contact Us\n  - [Request a Speaker](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/contact-us\/request-speaker)\n\n[English](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n\n[Organizations](https:\/\/georgia.gov\/state-organizations)\n\nHeader Utility Narrow\n\n## Breadcrumb\n- [Home](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us)\n- Statutes We Enforce\n\n## [About Us](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us)\n- [Attorney General Chris Carr](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/chris-carr)\n- [Statutes We Enforce](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n  \n  Subnavigation toggle for Statutes We Enforce\n  - [Buying Services Act](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/business-services\/buying-services-act)\n- [Accomplishments](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/accomplishments-0)\n- [FAQs](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/faqs)\n  \n  Subnavigation toggle for FAQs\n  - [General FAQs](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/faqs\/general-faqs)\n  - [Lemon Law FAQs](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/faqs\/lemon-law-faqs)\n- [Consumer Advisory Board](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/consumer-advisory-board)\n\n# Statutes We Enforce\nStatutes We Enforce\n\n- Fair Business Practices Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/fbpa-december-2024pdf\/download)   )\n  \n  Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes. The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest.\n  \n  Unlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include:\n  \n  - **Passing off goods or services as those of another***(**example:** representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y).*\n  - **Claiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not** *(**example:** representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere).*\n  - **Representing that goods are new when they are actually used.**\n  - **Claiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model** *(**example:** selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K).*\n  - **Making false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services.**\n  - **Advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised** *(**example:** using \"bait-and-switch\" tactics).*\n  - **Advertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states \"quantities limited.\"**\n  - **Making false or misleading statements about sale prices***(**example:** advertising \"On sale today only,\" when the item has been offered at that price for the past month).*\n  \n  ***The Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to:***\n  \n  - Health clubs and fitness centers\n  - Promotional contests\/giveaways\n  - Telemarketing fraud\n  - Fraud committed over the Internet\n  - Price gouging during a declared state of emergency\n  - Credit reports\n  - Going-out-of-business sales\n  - Vacation prize offerings\n  - Odometer tampering\n  - and more ...\n- Georgia Lemon Law Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-780 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/lemon-law-jan-2025\/download)   )\n  \n  The \"Georgia Lemon Law Act\" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired. It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009.\n  \n  If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund.\n- Debt Adjustment Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 et seq](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/debt-adjustment-act-2022\/download)   .)\n  \n  Georgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts. A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors.\n  \n  A separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office. The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account. Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law.\n- Do Not Call Law\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/do-not-call-2022\/download)   )\n  \n  The Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List.\n  \n  Certain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you.\n  \n  Georgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy.\n- Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-410 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/mlm-sbo-act\/download)   )\n  \n  Business opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company. You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company.\n  \n  Multilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit.\n  \n  Under Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract. Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services. Please note, however, that not all business opportunities and multilevel companies are covered by this law.\n- Buying Services Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-590 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/buying-services-act-2022\/download)   )\n  \n  Buying clubs charge a fee to join and offer merchandise to members at below-retail prices. Under the Georgia Buying Services Act, a buying club must purchase an annual license, offer consumers a three-day membership cancellation period, and maintain a \\$25,000 bond for the protection of its members.\n- Charitable Solicitations Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/charitable-solicitations-act-2022\/download)   )\n  \n  In accordance with the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division helps to ensure that charities operating in Georgia are also abiding by the standards of the Fair Business Practices act.\n\n[Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/ \"Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division\")\n\n- [Facebook page for Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeorgiaAttorneyGeneral \"Facebook page for Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division\")\n- [X (Twitter) page for Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division](https:\/\/x.com\/georgia_ag \"X (Twitter) page for Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division\")\n\n## How can we help?\n- ### Call Us\n  **Consumer Complaints:** [(404) 651-8600](tel:+1-404-651-8600)\n  \n  **Toll-free in Georgia:** [(800) 869-1123](tel:+1-800-869-1123)\n  \n  **Other Issues:** [(404) 458-3800](tel:+1-404-458-3800)\n- ### Online Complaint Form\n  [File a Complaint](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/resolve-your-dispute)\n- ### Visit\n  40 Capitol Square, SW   \n  Atlanta, GA 30334 US\n- ### Hours\n  - Monday to Friday,\n    08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.\n  \n  Eastern Time Zone\n\n## About Us\n- [Statutes We Enforce](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/statutes-we-enforce)\n- [News](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/press-releases)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/organization\/about-us\/faqs\/general-faqs)\n- [Service of Process](https:\/\/law.georgia.gov\/)\n\n- [© Georgia.gov](https:\/\/georgia.gov\/)\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/georgia.gov\/accessibility)\n- [Privacy\/Security](https:\/\/georgia.gov\/privacysecurity)\n- Website powered by [GovHub](https:\/\/gta.georgia.gov\/powered-by-govhub)\n- [Human Trafficking Notice](https:\/\/gbi.georgia.gov\/human-trafficking-notice)\n- [Georgia Web Analytics](https:\/\/analytics.georgia.gov\/?utm_source=govhub&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=govhub-footer)","attrs_readable_markdown":"- Fair Business Practices Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/fbpa-december-2024pdf\/download)   )\n  \n  Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes. The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest.\n  \n  Unlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include:\n  \n  - **Passing off goods or services as those of another***(**example:** representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y).*\n  - **Claiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not** *(**example:** representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere).*\n  - **Representing that goods are new when they are actually used.**\n  - **Claiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model** *(**example:** selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K).*\n  - **Making false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services.**\n  - **Advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised** *(**example:** using \"bait-and-switch\" tactics).*\n  - **Advertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states \"quantities limited.\"**\n  - **Making false or misleading statements about sale prices***(**example:** advertising \"On sale today only,\" when the item has been offered at that price for the past month).*\n  \n  ***The Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to:***\n  \n  - Health clubs and fitness centers\n  - Promotional contests\/giveaways\n  - Telemarketing fraud\n  - Fraud committed over the Internet\n  - Price gouging during a declared state of emergency\n  - Credit reports\n  - Going-out-of-business sales\n  - Vacation prize offerings\n  - Odometer tampering\n  - and more ...\n- Georgia Lemon Law Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-780 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/lemon-law-jan-2025\/download)   )\n  \n  The \"Georgia Lemon Law Act\" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired. It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009.\n  \n  If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund.\n- Debt Adjustment Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 et seq](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/debt-adjustment-act-2022\/download)   .)\n  \n  Georgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts. A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors.\n  \n  A separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office. The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account. Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law.\n- Do Not Call Law\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/do-not-call-2022\/download)   )\n  \n  The Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List.\n  \n  Certain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you.\n  \n  Georgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy.\n- Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act\n  \n  (  ![Download this pdf file.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/themes\/custom\/ga_bloom\/assets\/images\/icons\/file-types\/file-pdf.svg)  [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-410 et seq.](https:\/\/consumer.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/mlm-sbo-act\/download)   )\n  \n  Business opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company. You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company.\n  \n  Multilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit.\n  \n  Under Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract. Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services. 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Boilerpipe Text	Fair Business Practices Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq. ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes. The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest. Unlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include: Passing off goods or services as those of another ( example: representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y). Claiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not ( example: representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere). Representing that goods are new when they are actually used. Claiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model ( example: selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K). Making false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services. Advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised ( example: using "bait-and-switch" tactics). Advertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states "quantities limited." Making false or misleading statements about sale prices ( example: advertising "On sale today only," when the item has been offered at that price for the past month). The Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to: Health clubs and fitness centers Promotional contests/giveaways Telemarketing fraud Fraud committed over the Internet Price gouging during a declared state of emergency Credit reports Going-out-of-business sales Vacation prize offerings Odometer tampering and more ... Georgia Lemon Law Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-780 et seq. ) The "Georgia Lemon Law Act" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired. It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009. If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund. Debt Adjustment Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 et seq .) Georgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts. A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors. A separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office. The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account. Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law. Do Not Call Law ( O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27 ) The Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List. Certain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you. Georgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy. Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-410 et seq. ) Business opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company. You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company. Multilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit. Under Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract. Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services. Please note, however, that not all business opportunities and multilevel companies are covered by this law. Buying Services Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-590 et seq. ) Buying clubs charge a fee to join and offer merchandise to members at below-retail prices. Under the Georgia Buying Services Act, a buying club must purchase an annual license, offer consumers a three-day membership cancellation period, and maintain a $25,000 bond for the protection of its members. Charitable Solicitations Act ( O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 et seq. ) In accordance with the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division helps to ensure that charities operating in Georgia are also abiding by the standards of the Fair Business Practices act.
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Sections 10-1-390 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/fbpa-december-2024pdf/download) ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes. The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest. Unlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include: - Passing off goods or services as those of another(example:* representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y).* - Claiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not (example:* representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere).* - Representing that goods are new when they are actually used. - Claiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model (example:* selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K).* - Making false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services. - Advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised (example:* using "bait-and-switch" tactics).* - Advertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states "quantities limited." - Making false or misleading statements about sale prices(example:* advertising "On sale today only," when the item has been offered at that price for the past month).* *The Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to:* - Health clubs and fitness centers - Promotional contests/giveaways - Telemarketing fraud - Fraud committed over the Internet - Price gouging during a declared state of emergency - Credit reports - Going-out-of-business sales - Vacation prize offerings - Odometer tampering - and more ... - Georgia Lemon Law Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-780 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/lemon-law-jan-2025/download) ) The "Georgia Lemon Law Act" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired. It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009. If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund. - Debt Adjustment Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 et seq](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/debt-adjustment-act-2022/download) .) Georgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts. A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors. A separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office. The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account. Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law. - Do Not Call Law ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/do-not-call-2022/download) ) The Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List. Certain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you. Georgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy. - Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-410 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/mlm-sbo-act/download) ) Business opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company. You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company. Multilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit. Under Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract. Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services. Please note, however, that not all business opportunities and multilevel companies are covered by this law. - Buying Services Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-590 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/buying-services-act-2022/download) ) Buying clubs charge a fee to join and offer merchandise to members at below-retail prices. Under the Georgia Buying Services Act, a buying club must purchase an annual license, offer consumers a three-day membership cancellation period, and maintain a \$25,000 bond for the protection of its members. - Charitable Solicitations Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/charitable-solicitations-act-2022/download) ) In accordance with the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division helps to ensure that charities operating in Georgia are also abiding by the standards of the Fair Business Practices act. 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Readable Markdown	- Fair Business Practices Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/fbpa-december-2024pdf/download) ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes. The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division will pursue a case of this nature whenever the Attorney General determines there is a substantial public interest. Unlawful activities that are prohibited by the Fair Business Practices Act include: - Passing off goods or services as those of another(example:* representing that a product or service is manufactured or provided by company X, when in fact it is manufactured or provided by company Y).* - Claiming that goods come from a particular place, when in fact they do not (example:* representing that products are manufactured in the U.S.A. when they are manufactured elsewhere).* - Representing that goods are new when they are actually used. - Claiming falsely that goods or services are of a particular quality or grade, or that products are a certain style or model (example:* selling 10K gold jewelry as 14K).* - Making false or misleading statements about another business or its products or services. - Advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised (example:* using "bait-and-switch" tactics).* - Advertising goods or services without having enough merchandise on hand to meet expected demand, unless the advertisement states "quantities limited." - Making false or misleading statements about sale prices(example:* advertising "On sale today only," when the item has been offered at that price for the past month).* *The Fair Business Practices Act also contains specific provisions relating to:* - Health clubs and fitness centers - Promotional contests/giveaways - Telemarketing fraud - Fraud committed over the Internet - Price gouging during a declared state of emergency - Credit reports - Going-out-of-business sales - Vacation prize offerings - Odometer tampering - and more ... - Georgia Lemon Law Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-780 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/lemon-law-jan-2025/download) ) The "Georgia Lemon Law Act" outlines a self-help process designed to aid you in getting your vehicle repaired. It covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased or registered in Georgia, or reacquired on or after January 1, 2009. If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund. - Debt Adjustment Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 18-5-1 et seq](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/debt-adjustment-act-2022/download) .) Georgia's Debt Adjustment Act regulates services in Georgia that arrange to pay off consumers’ debts. A debt adjuster may not charge you a fee of more than 7.5 percent of the total amount you pay each month for distribution to your creditors. A separate trust account must be set up for you, with certain safeguards including insurance and an annual audit that is filed with our office. The law requires that your funds be disbursed to your creditors within 30 days after you deposit them into your account. Criminal and civil penalties may result if a company violates this law. - Do Not Call Law ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-27](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/do-not-call-2022/download) ) The Georgia Do Not Call Law prohibits telemarketers who are selling a product or service from contacting households that have chosen to have their telephone numbers placed on the Do Not Call List. Certain types of calls are exempt, such as those from charitable organizations, political campaigns, and businesses with which you have a prior relationship, unless you have asked them not to call you. Georgia’s Do Not Call List is now a part of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The federal government can assess penalties when telemarketers ignore or circumvent our laws protecting you from invasion of your privacy. - Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-410 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/mlm-sbo-act/download) ) Business opportunity companies sell or lease to you the right to start a business identical to the parent company. You then purchase products, equipment, supplies or services from the company. Multilevel distribution is a form of retailing in which you earn a commission on products or services sold personally and by the distributors you recruit. Under Georgia's Sale of Business Opportunities and Multilevel Distribution Companies Act, if you sign up for certain business opportunities or join certain multilevel distribution companies, you must be given specific information prior to signing any contract. Additionally, the contract must detail the terms and conditions for your payment to the company, the goods or services the company will provide, and the approximate delivery date for these goods or services. Please note, however, that not all business opportunities and multilevel companies are covered by this law. - Buying Services Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-590 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/buying-services-act-2022/download) ) Buying clubs charge a fee to join and offer merchandise to members at below-retail prices. Under the Georgia Buying Services Act, a buying club must purchase an annual license, offer consumers a three-day membership cancellation period, and maintain a \$25,000 bond for the protection of its members. - Charitable Solicitations Act ( ![Download this pdf file.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/themes/custom/ga_bloom/assets/images/icons/file-types/file-pdf.svg) [O.C.G.A. Sections 43-17-1 et seq.](https://consumer.georgia.gov/document/document/charitable-solicitations-act-2022/download) ) In accordance with the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division helps to ensure that charities operating in Georgia are also abiding by the standards of the Fair Business Practices act.
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