Georgia Code, Title 31, Chapter 27 - Control of Mass Gatherings

• § 31-27-1 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Mass gathering" means any event likely to attract 5,000 or more persons and to continue for...
• § 31-27-2 - Permit Requirement
  No person shall hold or promote, by advertising or otherwise, a mass gathering unless a permit has been issued for the gathering. Such permits...
• § 31-27-3 - Application for Permit
  Application for a permit to promote or hold a mass gathering shall be made to the department on a form and in a manner...
• § 31-27-4 - Additional Requirements for Issuance of Permit; Denial, Suspension, or Revocation
  (a) Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant must: (1) Provide a plan for limiting attendance, including methods of entering the area,...
• § 31-27-5 - Bond Requirement; Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond
  The person holding or promoting a mass gathering shall provide a bond of $1 million issued by a surety company authorized to transact business...
• § 31-27-6 - Assessment for Persons in Attendance Beyond Number Specified
  The person promoting or holding a mass gathering shall be assessed at the rate of $5.00 for each person in attendance beyond the number...
• § 31-27-7 - Emergency Powers of Governor; Authority of Director of Civil Defense Division
  In the event the commissioner of public health determines that the various facilities appropriate for security of life or health are inadequate due to...
• § 31-27-8 - Recovery by State for Costs and Damages
  Any department or agency of the state which assumes the obligations of any person who has defaulted under this chapter may maintain an action...
• § 31-27-9 - Rules and Regulations
  The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
• § 31-27-10 - Applicability of Chapter
  This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any mass gathering which is to be held in any regularly established permanent place of worship, athletic...
• § 31-27-11 - Civil Penalty
  (a) Any person who is found by any agency or department after a hearing to have violated any provision of this chapter or duly...
• § 31-27-12 - Criminal Penalty
  Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Last modified: October 14, 2016