Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Secretary of State may promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this title, which are incidental to and necessary for the implementation and enforcement of such provisions of this title as are administered by the Secretary of State. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
(Code 1981, §14-5-23, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1454, § 9.)
Law reviews.- For annual survey of law of business associations, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 57 (1986).
COMMENT
Note to 1986 Amendment This section was added by a 1986 amendment. For the first time, by virtue of that amendment, the Secretary of State is authorized to issue rules and regulations under Title 14. Such rules are required to be issued in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act ( § 50-13-1 et seq. ).
ARTICLE 3 CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED FOR RELIGIOUS, FRATERNAL, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Cross references.
- Use of names and emblems by fraternal or charitable organizations, § 10-1-470 et seq.
RESEARCH REFERENCESWrongful Expulsion from Voluntary Social Organization, 44 POF2d 455.
Civil Liability of Member or Officer of Unincorporated Association, 6 POF3d 679.
ALR.
- Interference by courts with regulations of associations or societies as to language to be used, 36 A.L.R. 1531.
Necessity and sufficiency of legislative authority for consolidation or merger of religious bodies, 50 A.L.R. 118.
Undue influence in nontestamentary gift to clergyman, spiritual adviser, or church, 14 A.L.R.2d 649.
Determination of property rights between local church and parent church body: modern view, 52 A.L.R.3d 324.