Georgia Code, Title 8, Chapter 5 - Art in State Buildings

• § 8-5-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Art in State Buildings Program."
• § 8-5-2 - Legislative Purpose
  The General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia has a responsibility for expanding public experience with art. The General Assembly recognizes...
• § 8-5-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Acquisition" means acquisition by purchase, lease, or commission. (2) "Council" means the Georgia Council for the...
• § 8-5-4 - Gifts and Appropriations
  (a) Financing of works of art in state buildings shall be subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. The Governor shall include a budget...
• § 8-5-5 - Duties of the Art Council
  In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the council shall do all of the following: (1) (A) Determine and implement procedures...
• § 8-5-6 - Purchases and Commissions Exempt From Bidding Requirements
  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the selection and commissioning of artists and the purchase and execution of works of art for state...
• § 8-5-7 - Ownership Rights; Rights of Artists
  (a) The state shall receive sole ownership of each work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter, including all tangible rights and privileges thereof,...
• § 8-5-8 - Annual Report
  In consultation with the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the council shall prepare an annual report relative to the art in...
• § 8-5-9 - Sale of Works of Art by State
  If a work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter is to be sold by the state, such sale shall be made to the...

Last modified: October 14, 2016