Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

The Administrative History following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well as the date on which any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as follows:

f. - filed

eff. - effective

R. - Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)

ER. - Emergency Rule

Rev. - Revised

Note: Emergency Rules are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-2 entitled "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act Division", 590-3 entitled "Building and Loan Associations" have been adopted. Filed and effective June 30, 1965.

Chapter 590-4-1 entitled "Registrations: Interstate and Intrastate", 590-4-2 entitled "Registrations: Intrastate Only" have been adopted. Filed and effective July 19, 1965.

Rules 590-2-.01 to .05 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed November 1, 1965; effective November 20, 1965.

Chapter 590-1 entitled "Organization" has been adopted. Rules 590-2-.01 to .05 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Filed June 29, 1966; effective July 18, 1966.

Emergency Rule 590-4-1-0.1-.05 adopted. Filed and effective December 30, 1966, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a Permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule relating to registration of salesmen was adopted for the welfare and protection of the public. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 590-4-1-.04 has been amended superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-1-0.1-.04. Filed January 30, 1967; effective February 18, 1967.

Rule 590-3-.13 has been adopted. Filed February 20, 1967; effective March 11, 1967.

Emergency Rule 590-4-2-0.2-.07 adopted. Filed and effective on March 20, 1968, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a Permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule relating to Pictures or Diagrams in the Prospectus was adopted for the welfare and protection of the public. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 590-4-2-.07 has been amended superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-2-0.2-.07. Filed April 23, 1968; effective May 12, 1968.

Emergency Rule 590-4-1-.0.3 -.05 adopted. Filed and effective on June 22, 1970, the date of adoption, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a Permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted to comply with the Georgia Securities Act of 1957, as amended. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 590-4-1-.05 has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-1-0.3-.05. Filed July 29, 1970; effective August 18, 1970.

Rule 590-3-.12 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed December 30, 1971; effective January 19, 1972.

Rule 590-4-1-.04 has been amended. Filed August 16, 1972; effective September 5, 1972.

By virtue of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972, the functions of Chapter 590-3, "Building and Loan Associations," have been transferred to the Department of Banking and Finance and henceforth will function under that Department. Filed July 5, 1973; effective July 25, 1973.

Emergency Rule 590-4-1-0.4-.01, .02 has been adopted. Emergency Rule 590-4-2-0.5-.01, .02, .03 has been adopted. Emergency Rule 590-4-3-0.6-.01, .02, .03, .04 has been adopted. Filed and effective on April 1, 1974, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of Permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules are adopted, as specified by the Agency. These Rules were adopted in order to comply with the Georgia Securities Act of 1973 which supersedes the Georgia Securities Act of 1957. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-5-0.7-.01 has been adopted. Filed and effective on June 26, 1974, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a Permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule was adopted in order to comply with the Georgia Campaign Financing Disclosure Act, Georgia Law 1974, page 155. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 590-4-1 entitled "Rule of General Applicability" has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-1-0.4. Chapter 590-4-2 entitled "Dealers, Limited Dealers, Salesmen and Limited Salesmen of Securities" has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-2-0.5. Chapter 590-4-3 entitled "Registered Securities" has been adopted superseding Emergency Rule 590-4-3-0.6. Chapter 590-4-4 entitled "Prohibited Acts" has been adopted. Filed July 5, 1974; effective July 25, 1974.

Emergency Rule 590-5-0.7-.01 expired on October 23, 1974.

Chapter 590-5 entitled "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act Division" has been adopted. Filed November 14, 1974; effective December 4, 1974.

Chapter 590-1 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed December 29, 1978; effective January 18, 1979.

Chapter 590-2 has been repealed and a new Chapter adopted. Filed December 29, 1978; effective January 18, 1979.

Chapter 590-5 has been amended by changing the title to "Campaign Financial Disclosure Division." Rule 590-5-.01 has been amended by adding the "Ga. L. 1975, p. 1120, et seq." to the Authority for said Rule. Filed December 29, 1978; effective January 18, 1979.

Rules 590-4-1-.01, 590-4-1-.02, 590-4-1-.03, and 590-4-1-.04 have been renumbered as 590-4-1-.02, 590-4-1-.03, 590-4-1-.04, and 590-4-1-.05, respectively, and new Rules 590-4-1-.01 and 590-4-1-.06 have been adopted. Filed December 9, 1980; effective December 29, 1980.

Rule 590-4-2-.01 has been amended. Filed December 9, 1980; effective December 29, 1980.

Rule 590-4-2-.06 has been repealed; Rules 590-4-2-.02, 590-4-2-.03, 590-4-2-.04, and 590-4-2-.05 have been renumbered as 590-4-2-.03, 590-4-2-.04, 590-4-2-.05, and 590-4-2-.06, respectively, and a new Rule 590-4-2-.02 has been adopted. Filed December 9, 1980; effective December 29, 1980.

Rules 590-4-2-.07, 590-4-2-.08, 590-4-2-.09, 590-4-2-.10 and 590-4-2-.11 have been adopted. Filed December 9, 1980; effective December 29, 1980.

Rule 590-4-3-.02 has been repealed; Rules 590-4-3-.03, 590-4-3-.04, 590-4-3-.05, and 590-4-3-.06 have been renumbered as 590-4-3-.02, 590-4-3-.03, 590-4-3-.04, and 590-4-3-.05, respectively, and a new Rule 590-4-3-.06 adopted; paragraph (1) of Rule 590-4-3-.04 has been repealed and a new paragraph (1) adopted. Filed December 9, 1980; effective December 29, 1980.

Chapter 590-1, entitled "Organization," has been renumbered as 590-1-1. Filed March 30, 1981; effective April 19, 1981.

Rules 590-1-.01, 590-1-.02, and 590-1-.03 have been repealed and new Rules 590-1-1-.01, 590-1-1-.02, and 590-1-1-.03 adopted. Filed March 30, 1981; effective April 19, 1981.

Rule 590-1-.04 has been renumbered as 590-1-1-.04. Filed March 30, 1981; effective April 19, 1981.

Chapter 590-5 has been amended by changing the title from "Campaign Financial Disclosure Division" to "Rules of General Applicability," and has been renumbered as 590-5-1, and Rule 590-5-.01 therein has been renumbered as 590-5-1-.01. Filed March 30, 1981; effective April 19, 1981.

Chapter 590-2 has been amended by changing the title from "Administrative Procedure Division" to "Rules of General Applicability," and has been renumbered as 590-2-1. Filed April 10, 1981; effective April 30, 1981.

Rules 590-2-1-.01, 590-2-1-.02 and 590-2-1-.04 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 10, 1981; effective April 30, 1981.

Rule 590-2-.03 has been renumbered as 590-2-1-.03. Filed April 10, 1981; effective April 30, 1981.

Rule 590-2-.05 has been repealed. Filed April 10, 1981; effective April 30, 1981.

Chapter 590-2-2, entitled "Emergency Rules," containing Rule 590-2-2-.01, has been adopted. Filed April 10, 1981; effective April 30, 1981.

Chapter 590-4-5, entitled "Securities Exemptions," containing Rule 590-4-5-.01, has been adopted. Filed August 16, 1982; effective November 1, 1982, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-4-6, entitled "Land Sales Exemptions." containing Rule 590-4-6-.01, has been adopted. Filed September 30, 1982; effective November 1, 1982, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-4-1-.01, 590-4-1-.02, 590-4-1-.03, 590-4-1-.05, and 590-4-1-.06 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-1-.07 has been adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rules 590-4-2-.01, 590-4-2-.02, 590-4-2-.04, 590-4-2-.05, 590-4-2-.06, 590-4-2-.07, 590-4-2-.08, 590-4-2-.09, 590-4-2-.10, and 590-4-2-.11 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-2-.03 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (9) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (9). Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-2-.12 has been adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rules 590-4-3-.01, 590-4-3-.02, 590-4-3-.03, 590-4-3-.04, 590-4-3-.05 and 590-4-3-.06 have been repealed and new Rules of the same numbers adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-3-.07 has been adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-4-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule 590-4-4-.02 adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Rule 590-4-4-.03 has been adopted. Filed April 13, 1983; effective May 3, 1983.

Emergency Rule 590-3-1-0.8, entitled "Rules of General Applicability," containing Rules 590-3-1-0.8-.01 through 590-3-1-0.8-.13, was filed on July 7, 1983; effective July 1, 1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. this Emergency Rule relates to rules governing cemeteries. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-3-2-0.9, entitled "Salespersons," containing Rules 590-3-2-0.9-.01 through 590-3-2-0.9-.03, was filed on July 7, 1983; effective July 1, 1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule relates to rules for cemeteries. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-3-3-0.10, entitled "Perpetual Care Cemeteries," containing Rules 590-3-3-0.10-.01 through 590-3-3-0.10-.09, was filed on July 7, 1983; effective July 1, 1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-3-4-0.11, entitled "Preneed Dealers," containing Rules 590-3-4-0.11-.01 through 590-3-4-0.11-.05, was filed on July 7, 1983; effective July 1, 1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule relates to cemeteries. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-3-1-0.8 (except 590-3-1-0.8-.09) has been repealed and a new Chapter 590-3-1, entitled "Rules of General Applicability," containing Rules 590-3-1-.01 through 590-3-1-.08 and Rules 590-3-1-.10 through 590-3-1-.15, adopted. Filed September 9, 1983; effective October 5, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 590-3-2-0.9 has been repealed and a new Chapter 590-3-2, entitled "Salespersons," containing Rules 590-3-2-.01 through 590-3-2-.03, adopted. Filed September 9, 1983; effective October 5, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 590-3-3-0.10 has been repealed and a new Chapter 590-3-3, entitled "Perpetual Care Cemeteries," containing Rules 590-3-3-.01 through 590-3-3-.09, adopted. Filed September 9, 1983: effective October 5, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 590-3-4-0.11 has been repealed and a new Chapter 590-3-4, entitled "Preneed Dealers," containing Rules 590-3-4-.01 through 590-3-4-.04, adopted. Filed September 9, 1983; effective November 13, 1983, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 590-3-1-0.8-.09 expired on October 28, 1983.

Rule 590-3-1-.09 has been adopted. Filed October 24, 1983; effective November 13, 1983.

Rule 590-3-1-.15 has been repealed and a new Rule 590-3-1-.15 adopted. Filed October 24, 1983; effective November 13, 1983.

Rules 590-3-2-.04 and 590-3-2-.05 have been adopted. Filed October 24, 1983; effective November 13, 1983.

Rule 590-4-1-.06 has been amended by the repeal of paragraph (3) and by the adoption of a new paragraph (3). Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (1)(b) and paragraph (4) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1)(b) and a new paragraph (4). Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.02 has been amended by the adoption of a new title; it has been further amended by the repeal of paragraphs (2) and (3), and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2) and (3). Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.07 has been amended by the adoption of a new subparagraph (1)(a)2.(viii); and by the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(c) and (2)(d) and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (1)(c) and (2)(d). Filed January 16, 1984 effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.11 has been amended by the adoption of a new paragraph (4). Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.12 has been amended by the adoption of a new title; by the repeal of subparagraphs (1)(a), (1)(b), and paragraph (2); and by the adoption of new paragraphs (2) and (3). Filed January 16, 1984: effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-2-.13 has been adopted. Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-3-.08 has been adopted. Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-5-.01 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraphs (d)1.(i), (d)1.(ii), (d)2.(ii) and (d)3. and by the adoption of new subparagraphs (d)1.(i), (d)2.(ii), (d)l.(ii) and (d)3.; said Rule has been further amended by the adoption of a subparagraph (d)7.. Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-4-5-.02 has been adopted. Filed January 16, 1984; effective February 5, 1984.

Rule 590-2-1-.04 has been amended by the repeal of subparagraph (4)(a) and by the adoption of a new subparagraph (4)(a); and by amending subparagraph (8)(a). Filed August 13, 1985; effective September 2, 1985.

Rules 590-1-1-.01 and 590-1-1-.02 have been repealed and new Rules 590-1-1-.01 and 590-1-1-.02 adopted. Filed September 19, 1985; effective October 9, 1985.

Rule 590-1-1-.04 has been amended by the adoption of subparagraph (n). Filed September 19, 1985; effective October 9, 1985.

Paragraph 590-2-2-.01 has been amended. Filed September 19, 1985; effective October 9, 1985.

Rules 590-4-1-.02, 590-4-1-.05 and 590-4-1-.07 have been amended. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rules 590-4-1-.08 and 590-4-1-.09 have been adopted. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rules 590-4-2-.01 and 590-4-2-.07 have been repealed and new Rules of these numbers adopted. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rules 590-4-2-.02, 590-4-2-.03, 590-4-2-.04, 590-4-2-.06, 590-4-2-.08, 590-4-2-.10, 590-4-2-.11, 590-4-2-.12, and 590-4-2-.13 have been amended. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rule 590-4-2-.14 has been adopted. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rules 590-4-3-.01, 590-4-3-.02, 590-4-3-.03, 590-4-3-.05, 590-4-3-.06 and 590-4-3-.07 have been amended. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Rule 590-4-4-.01 has been amended and Rule 590-4-4-.03 has been amended by changing the authority. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Subparagraphs 590-4-5-.011.(ii) and (i) have been amended; also subparagraph 590-4-5-.02 3. has been amended. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Subparagraph 590-4-7-.01 has been amended. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Chapter 590-4-7, entitled "Land Sales Registrations", containing Rule 590-4-7-.01, has been adopted. Filed February 24, 1987; effective March 16, 1987.

Chapter 590-7-1, entitled "Rules of General Applicability," containing Rules 590-7-1-.01 through 590-7-1-.09, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-2, entitled "Reservation of Corporate Name," containing Rules 590-7-2-.01 through 590-7-2-.12, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-3, entitled "Articles of Incorporation," containing Rules 590-7-3-.01 through 590-7-3-.09, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-4, entitled "Corporate Annual Registration," containing Rules 590-7-4-.01 through 590-7-4-.11, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-5, entitled "Corporate Information Center," containing Rules 590-7-5-.01 through 590-7-5-.04, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-6, entitled "Certification of Documents," containing Rules 590-7-6-.01 through 590-7-6-.05, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-7, entitled "Dissolutions, Revocations and Withdrawals," containing Rules 590-7-7-.01 through 590-7-7-.03, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-8, entitled "Automated Data Processing System," containing Rules 590-7-8-.01 through 590-7-8-.05, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-9, entitled "Service of Process," containing Rules 590-7-9-.01 through 590-7-9-.08, was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-8-1, entitled "Certification of Voting Equipment" containing Rule 590-8-1, was filed on January 21, 1988; effective February 10, 1988.

Chapter 590-4-9, entitled "Commodities," containing Rules 590-4-9-.01 through 590-4-9-.13, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-10, entitled "Rules of General Applicability," containing Rules 590-7-10-.01 through 590-7-10-.08, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-11, entitled, "Limited Partnership Name Reservation," containing Rules 590-7-11-.01 through 590-7-11-.10, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-12, entitled "Certificate of Limited Partnership," containing Rules 590-7-12-.01 through 590-7-12-.09, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-13, entitled "Limited Partnership Annual Registration," containing Rules 590-7-13-.01 through 590-7-13-.11, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-14, entitled "Secretary of State Information Center," containing Rules 590-7-14-.01 through 590-7-14-.04, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-15, entitled "Certification of Documents," containing Rules 590-7-15-.01 through 590-7-15-.05, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-16, entitled "Cancellations, Revocations and Withdrawals," containing Rules 590-7-16-.01 through 590-7-16-.03, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-17, entitled "Automated Data Processing System," containing Rules 590-7-17-.01 through 590-7-17-.05, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-7-18, entitled "Service of Process," containing Rules 590-7-18-.01 through 590-7-18-.05, was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rules 590-9-1-0.12, "Rules of General Applicability"; 590-9-2-0.13, "Paid Solicitors"; 590-9-3-0.14, "Registration of Charitable Organizations"; 590-9-4-0.15, "Prohibited Acts"; 590-9-5-0.16, "Exemptions from Registration"; and, 590-9-6-0.17, "Certification of Documents" were filed on July 1, 1988, effective July 1, 1988, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Chapters covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules are adopted in response to the enactment of the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988, effective July 1, 1988, which imposes registration and reporting requirements on paid solicitors and charitable organizations. (Said Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-9-2-0.18-.09 entitled "Effective Date of Registration of Paid Solicitors" and 590-9-3-0.19-.07 entitled "Effective Date of Registration of Charitable Organization" were filed on July 6, 1988, having become effective on July 6, 1988, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Rules were adopted in response to the enactment of the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988, which was to be effective July 1, 1988. (Said Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 590-9-1, entitled "Rules of General Applicability," containing Rules 590-9-1-.01 through 590-9-1-.09, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988; effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-9-2, entitled "Paid Solicitors," containing Rules 590-9-2-.01 through 590-9-2-.09, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988; effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-9-3, entitled "Registration of Charitable Organizations," containing Rules 590-9-3-.01 through 590-9-3-.07, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988, effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-9-4, entitled "Prohibited Acts," containing Rules 590-9-4-.01 through 590-9-4-.02, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988; effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-9-5, entitled "Exemptions from Registration," containing Rules 590-9-5-.01 through 590-9-5-.08, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988, effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Chapter 590-9-6 entitled "Certification of Documents," containing Rules 590-9-6-.01 through 590-9-6-.05, adopted. Filed October 7, 1988; effective November 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-3-1-.01, 590-3-1-.02, 590-3-1-.04, 590-3-1-.07, 590-3-1-.09, 590-3-1-.12, 590-3-1-.13 and 590-3-1-.15 have been amended and new rules 590-3-1-.16, 590-3-1-.17 and 590-3-1-.18 adopted. Filed December 20, 1988; effective January 9, 1989.

Chapter 590-3-2 has been repealed and a new chapter 590-3-2 adopted. Filed December 20, 1988; effective January 9, 1989.

Rules 590-3-3-.01, 590-3-3-.03, 590-3-3-.07 and 590-3-3-.09 have been amended. Filed December 20, 1988; effective January 9, 1989.

Rules 590-3-4-.01, 590-3-4-.02, 590-3-4-.03 and 590-3-4-.04 have been amended. Filed December 20, 1988; effective January 9, 1989.

Emergency Rule 590-4-8-0.20, entitled "Investment Advisers", containing Rules 590-4-8-0.20-.01 to 590-4-8-0.20-.18, was filed on March 31, 1989, effective April 1, 1989, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Chapter covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to the enactment of amendments to the Georgia Securities Act of 1973, as amended, regarding the registration and regulation of investment advisers, effective April 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Chapter 590-4-8 entitled "Investment Advisers", containing Rules 590-4-8-.01 through 590-4-8-.18, has been adopted. Filed May 11, 1989; effective June 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rule 590-7-1-0.21 amending 590-7-1-0.21-.01(5) and adopting 590-7-1-0.21-.08(7), was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code effective July 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-2-0.22 amending 590-7-2-0.22-.01(1) and (4), adopting 590-7-2-0.22-.01(5), (6) and (7), amending 590-7-2-0.22-.03(3), repealing 590-7-2-0.22-.05, amending 590-7-2-0.22-.06(3)(b), repealing 590-7-2-0.22-.07, amending 590-7-2-0.22-.11(1), (2) and (3), amending 590-7-0.22-.12(1) and adopting 590-7-2-0.22-.12(2), was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code effective July 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-3-0.23 repealing 590-7-3-0.23-.05(4), amending 590-7-3-0.23-.05(5), 590-7-3-0.23-.08(1) and (2), adopting 590-7-3-0.23-.09(3) and 590-7-3-0.23-.10, was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code effective July 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-4-0.24 amending 590-7-4-0.24-.02, .08 and .10, was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-7-0.25 amending 590-7-7-0.25-.02(2) and (3), and 590-7-7-0.25-.03(2) was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code effective July 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-9-0.26 amending 590-7-9-0.26-.03(2) and repealing 590-7-9-0.26-.06, .07 and .08 was filed on July 7, 1989, effective July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule is adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code effective July 1, 1989. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rule 590-7-1-.01 has been amended and Rule 590-7-1-.08 has been adopted. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.01 has been amended and paragraphs (5),(6) and (7) have been adopted. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.03 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.05 has been repealed. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.06 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.07 has been repealed. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.11 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-2-.12 has been amended and paragraph (2) has been adopted. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-3-.05 has been amended by repealing paragraph (4) and amending paragraph (5). Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-3-.08 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-3-.09 has been adopted. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-3-.10 has been adopted. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-4-.02, .08 and .10 have been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-7-.02 have been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-7-.03 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-7-9-.03 has been amended. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-9-.06, .07 and .08 have been repealed. Filed November 20, 1989; effective December 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.

Emergency Rules, amending Rules 590-7-2-0.27-.01(1), (5); 590-7-2-0.27-.03(2), (3); 590-7-3-0.28-.09(1)(a), (1)(b), 2(a); (2)(b); 590-7-7-0.29-.01(1),(2); 590-7-7-0.29-.02(2)(a)(c); 590-7-7-0.29-.03(1)(a)(b),(2)(e); 590-7-11-0.30-.04(2)(3) have been adopted and Rule 590-7-11-.06 repealed. Filed and effective April 9, 1990, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days, or until the effective date of a permanent Rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted in response to amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code and to promote the public welfare by assisting citizens in complying with the new Law. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published, copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rules 590-7-1-.01, .02, .09(2) amended; .05 and .07 have been repealed; .06(7) has been repealed and readopted; .08(7), .10 and .11 have been adopted. Authorities repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-2-.01, .02, .03, .06, .11 have been amended; .12(3) has been adopted. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-3-.03, .05, .08, .09 and .10 have been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-4-.02, .03, .06 and .10 have been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-5-.04 has been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-6-.01, and .05 have been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-7-.01, .02, .03 have been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rules 590-7-11-.04, .07 have been amended. Authority repealed and new authority adopted. Filed August 7, 1990; effective August 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.

Rule 590-4-1-.01 has been adopted. Filed August 8, 1990; effective August 28, 1990.

Rules 590-4-2-.15, .16, .17 have been adopted. Filed August 8, 1990; effective August 28, 1990.

Rules 590-4-3-.10, .11, .12 have been adopted. Filed August 8, 1990: effective August 28, 1990.

Rule 590-4-4-.04 has been adopted. Filed August 8, 1990; effective August 28, 1990.

Rule 590-4-2-.061. has been amended. Filed September 27, 1990; effective October 17, 1990.

Rules 590-4-3-.02, 590-4-3-.04(1)(a)1. and 590-4-3-.07 have been amended. Filed September 27, 1990; effective October 17, 1990.

Rules 590-4-8-.081.,(5) has been amended. Filed September 27, 1990; effective October 17, 1990.

Rules 590-4-1-.01, .02 and .09 have been amended. Filed December 13, 1990; effective January 2, 1991.

Rule 590-4-5-.01 has been amended and Rule 590-4-5-.03 has been adopted. Filed December 13, 1990; effective January 2, 1991.

Chapters 590-4-6 and 590-4-7 have been repealed in their entirety. Filed December 13, 1990; effective January 2, 1991.

Rule 590-7-1-.01 has been amended. Filed December 13, 1990; effective January 2, 1991.

Rule 590-7-2-.06 adopted. Filed December 13, 1990; effective January 2, 1991.

Emergency Rules, amending Rules 590-7-1-0.31-.10(b) 4., and (c)4., .12; 590-7-3-0.32-.01(3) and (4), .02, .09(1) and (3), .10; 590-7-4-0.33-.10; 590-7-7-0.34-.02(2) and (3); 590-7-11-0.36-.07(3), .08; 590-7-12-0.37-.01(3), .02, .08 and 590-7-10-0.35-.05 repealed have been adopted. Filed September 5, 1991; effective September 2, 1991, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because of "the recent effectiveness of the Revised Georgia Non-profit Corporation Code and the revision of forms as prescribed by the Commissioner of Corporations, and to correct errors in the current Rules, respectively". (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-7-1-0.38-.10, .12; 590-7-3-0.39-.01, .02, .09, .10; 590-7-4-0.40-.10; 590-7-7-0.41-.02; 590-7-10-.0.42 -.05; 590-7-11-0.43-.07, .08; 590-7-12-0.44-.01, .02 have been adopted. Filed and effective December 31, 1991, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because of "the recent effectiveness of the Revised Georgia Non-profit Corporation Code and the revision of forms as prescribed by the Commissioner of Corporations, and to correct errors in the current Rules, respectively". (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-7-1-0.45, 590-7-3-0.46, 590-7-4-0.47, 590-7-7-0.48, 590-7-10-0.49, 590-7-11-0.50, 590-7-12-0.51 have been adopted. Filed and effective May 1, 1992, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because of "the correction of errors in the current Rules and revisions of forms". (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.52, 590-10-2-0.53, 590-10-3-0.54, 590-10-4-0.55, 590-10-5-0.56, 590-10-6-0.57, 590-10-7-0.58, 590-10-8-0.59 have been adopted. Filed and effective July 1, 1992, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because of the "newly enacted code sections 14-11-1 through 14-11-19 of the O.C.G.A." (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-7-1-0.60, 590-7-3-0.61, 590-7-4-0.62, 590-7-7-0.63, 590-7-10-0.64, 590-7-11-0.65, 590-7-12-0.66 were filed and effective August 28, 1992, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. These Emergency Rules are adopted in response to Revised Georgia Non-profit Corporation Code revision of forms. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.67, 590-10-2-0.68, 590-10-3-0.69, 590-10-4-0.70, 590-10-5-0.71, 590-10-6-0.72, 590-10-7-0.73, 590-1-8-0.74 was filed and effective October 28, 1992, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the adoption of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. These Emergency Rules are adopted in response to revised code sections 14-11-1 through 14-11-19. (Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-16-0.75 was filed and effective December 1, 1992, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rule was adopted to comply with O.C.G.A. Section 14-9-206.7. (This Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 509-7-1-0.76, 590-7-3-0.77, 590-7-4-0.78, 590-7-7-0.79, 590-7-10-0.80, 590-7-11-0.81, 590-7-12-0.82 was filed on January 7, 1993, effective January 1, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted in response to the Revised Georgia Nonprofit Corporation code. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.83, 590-1-2-0.84, 590-10-3-0.85, 590-10-4-0.86, 590-10-5-0.87, 590-10-6-0.88, 590-10-7-0.89, 590-10-8-0.90 were filed on February 26, 1993, effective February 25, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. These Emergency Rules are adopted in response to revised code sections 14-11-1 through 14-11-19. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rule 590-7-16-0.91 entitled "Cancellations, Dissolutions and Mergers" was filed and effective on March 30, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Chapter covering the same subject matter, as specified by the Agency. Said Rule was adopted to implement O.C.G.A. Section 14-9-206.7. (Said Emergency Rule will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-7-1-0.92, 590-7-3-0.93, 590-7-4-0.94, 590-7-7-0.95, 590-7-10-0.96, 590-7-11-0.97 and 590-7-12-0.98 were filed on May 3, 1993; effective April 30, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted due to "the revised Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code and the revision of forms." (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.99, 590-1-2-0.100, 590-1-3-0.101, 50-10-4-0.102, 590-10-5-0.103, 590-10-6-0.104, 590-10-7-0.105, 590-10-8-0.106 have been adopted. Filed and effective June 25, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because ... newly enacted code sections ... (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Rules 590-7-1-.10, .11; 7-3-.02, .10; 7-4-.02 were repealed and readopted; 590-7-2-.06, 7-3-.01, .09; 7-4-.10; 7-5-.03; 7-6-.03; 7-7-.02, .03; 7-11-.07, .08; 7-12-.01, .02, .08; 7-14-.03, 7-15-.03 and 7-16-.01 were amended; 590-7-1-.12 adopted; 590-7-10-.05 repealed. Filed July 1, 1993; effective July 21, 1993.

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.107, 590. 10-2-0.108, 590-10-3.0.109, 590-10-4-0.110, 590-10-5-0.111, 590-1-6-0.112, 590-10-7-0.113, 590-10-8-0.114 were filed on October 25, 1993; effective October 22, 1993, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted because of newly enacted code sections 14-11-1 through 14-11-19 of the O.C.G.A. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.115, 590-10-2-0.116, 590-10-3-0.117, 590-10-4-0.118, 590-10-5-0.119, 590-10-6-0.120, 590-10-7-0.121, 590-10-8-0.122 were filed on March 4, 1994, effective March 1, 1994, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.123, 590-10-2-0.124, 590-10-3-0.125, 590-10-4-0.126, 590-10-5-0.127, 590-10-6-0.128, 590-10-7-0.129, 590-10-8-0.130, were filed and effective on June 28, 1994, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for s period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.131, 590-11-2-0.132, 590-11-3-0.133, 590-11-4-0.134, 590-11-5-0.135, 590-11-6-0.136, 590-11-7-0.137, 590-11-8-0.138, were filed on July 8, 1994, effective July 1, 1994, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with O.C.G.A. Sections 14-8-44 to 14-8-61. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.139, 590-10-2-0.140, 590-10-3-0.141, 590-10-4-0.142, 590-10-5-0.143, 590-10-6-0.144, 590-10-7-0.145, 590-10-8-0.146 were filed October 31, 1994 effective October 27, 1994, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.147, 590-11-2-0.148, 590-11-3-0.149, 590-11-4-0.150, 590-11-5-0.151, 590-11-6-0.152, 590-11-7-0.153, 590-11-8-0.154 were filed November 1, 1994, effective October 28, 1994, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the newly enacted code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.155, 590-10-2-0.156, 590-10-3-0.157, 590-10-4-0.158, 590-10-5-0.159, 590-10-6-0.160, 590-10-7-0.161, 590-10-8-0.162 were filed on February 27, 1995, effective February 24, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.163, 590-11-2-0.164, 590-11-3-0.165, 590-11-4-0.166, 590-11-5-0.167, 590-11-6-0.168, 590-11-7-0.169, 590-11-8-0.170 were filed on February 28, 1995, effective February 27, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with O.C.G.A. sections 14-8-44 to 14-8-61. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.171, 590-10-2-0.172, 590-10-3-0.173, 590-10-4-0.174, 590-10-5-0.175, 590-10-6-0.176, 590-10-7-0.177, 590-10-8-0.178 were filed on June 30, 1995, effective June 26, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.179, 590-11-2-0.180, 590-11-3-0.181, 590-11-4-0.182, 590-11-5-0.183, 590-11-6-0.184, 590-11-7-0.185, 590-11-8-0.186 were filed on July 7, 1995, effective June 30, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with O.C.G.A. sections 14-8-44 to 14-8-61. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.187, 590-10-2-0.188, 590-10-3-0.189, 590-10-4-0.190, 590-10-5-0.191, 590-10-6-0.192, 590-10-7-0.193, 590-10-8-0.194 were filed on October 26, 1995, effective October 25, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.195, 590-11-2-0.196, 590-11-3-0.197, 590-11-4-0.198, 590-11-5-0.199, 590-11-6-0.200, 590-11-7-0.201, 590-11-8-0.202 were filed on October 31, 1995, effective October 27, 1995, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with O.C.G.A. sections 14-8-44 to 14-8-61. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-10-1-0.203, 590-10-2-0.204, 590-10-3-0.205, 590-10-4-0.206, 590-10-5-0.207, 590-10-6-0.208, 590-10-7-0.209, 590-10-8-0.210 were filed on February 23, 1996, effective February 22, 1996, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Emergency Rules 590-11-1-0.211, 590-11-2-0.212, 590-11-3-0.213, 590-11-4-0.214, 590-11-5-0.215, 590-11-6-0.216, 590-11-7-0.217, 590-11-8-0.218 were filed on February 27, 1996, effective February 26, 1996, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of permanent Rules covering the same subject matter superseding these Emergency Rules, as specified by the Agency. Said Emergency Rules were adopted to comply with the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. (These Emergency Rules will not be published; copies may be obtained from the Agency.)

Grant 590-10-3 entitled "Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board Grant Programs" submitted April 11, 1996.

Chapter 590-10-2 entitled "Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board" adopted. Filed May 30, 1996; effective June 19, 1996.

Grant 590-10-3-.02 submitted September 17, 1998.

Grant 590-10-3-.03 submitted June 6, 2000.

Chapters 590-3-1, 590-3-3 and 590-3-4 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapter 590-3-2 has been repealed and held in reserve. Chapter 590-3-5 entitled "Merchandise Dealers" has been adopted. Filed July 26, 2000; effective August 15, 2000.

Rule 590-2-1-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Rules Filed After August 30, 2000" adopted. Filed August 10, 2000; effective August 30, 2000.

Rules 590-3-1-.10, .12, .15, 590-3-3-.01 and 590-3-4-.04 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rules 590-3-3-.10, .11 and 590-3-4-.06 have been adopted. Filed November 6, 2001; effective November 26, 2001.

Rules 590-3-1-.13, 590-3-1-.14 and 590-3-5-.01 have been repealed and new Rules, same title adopted; Rule 590-3-5-.02 has been repealed and a new Rule entitled "Installation of Merchandise" adopted; Rules 590-3-2-.01 and 590-3-4-.01 have been adopted. Filed January 17, 2002; effective February 6, 2002.

Rules 590-4-8-.01 to .05, .07, .08, .12, .15, and .18 have been repealed and new Rules adopted. Rules 590-4-8-.19 and .20 have been adopted. Filed December 19, 2002; effective January 8, 2003.

Rule 590-2-1-.04 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed February 28, 2003; effective March 20, 2003.

Rules 590-3-1-.01 and 590-3-3-.05 have been amended. Filed December 11, 2003; effective December 31, 2003.

Chapters 590-9-1 to 590-9-6 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapter 590-9-7 entitled "Certification of Documents" has been adopted. Filed February 26, 2004; effective March 17, 2004.

Chapter 590-8-2 entitled "Help America Vote Act of 2002 Provisions" has been adopted. Filed May 11, 2004; effective May 31, 2004.

Rule 590-3-5-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed August 26, 2004; effective September 15, 2004.

Chapters 590-4-1 to 590-4-5, 590-4-8, and 590-4-9 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapters 590-4-6 entitled "Administrative Hearings" and 590-4-7 entitled "Advertising and Internet Marketing" have been adopted. Filed December 21, 2004; effective January 10, 2005.

Rule 590-8-1-.01 has been repealed and a new Rule adopted. Filed March 28, 2005; effective April 17, 2005.

Chapters 590-3-1 to 590-3-5 have been repealed and new Chapters adopted. Chapters 590-3-6 entitled "Mausoleum Preconstruction" and 590-3-7 entitled "Administrative Hearings" have been adopted. Filed May 19, 2005; effective June 8, 2005.

Chapters 590-6-1 entitled "Digital Archives" and 590-6-2 entitled "Archival Standards" have been adopted. Filed August 9, 2006; effective August 29, 2006.

Chapter 590-6-3 entitled "Temporary Records Storage" has been adopted. Filed May 22, 2008; effective June 11, 2008.

Rule 590-3-1-.12 has been amended. Filed August 27, 2008; effective September 16, 2008.

Rule 590-8-1-.02 has been adopted. Filed December 16, 2009; effective January 5, 2010.

Rule 590-7-1-.08 repealed and readopted. F. Aug. 3, 2011; eff. Aug. 23, 2011.

Rule 590-7-1-.13 adopted. F. Aug. 3, 2011; eff. Aug. 23, 2011.

Rule 590-7-1-.08 has been adopted. F. Sep. 30, 2011; eff. Oct. 20, 2011.

Rule 590-7-3-.09 has been adopted. F. Sep. 30, 2011; eff. Oct. 20, 2011.

Rule 590-3-3-.01 amended. F. Nov. 4, 2011; eff. Nov. 24, 2011.

Chapters 590-4-1, 590-4-2, 590-4-3, 590-4-4, 590-4-5, 590-4-6 repealed and readopted. F. Nov. 18, 2011; eff. Dec. 8, 2011.

Rules 590-4-2-.03, .07, .08, 590-4-4-.01, .02, .07, .08, .09 amended. F. Mar. 9, 2012; eff. Mar. 29, 2012.

Rules 590-4-4-.14, .15, .17 repealed and readopted. F. Mar. 9, 2012; eff. Mar. 29, 2012.

Rules 590-4-2-.08 and 590-4-4-.14 amended. F. Dec. 7, 2012; eff. Dec. 27, 2012.

Rules 590-7-4-.06, 590-7-1-.01, 590-7-10-.01, 590-7-13-.06 amended. F. Jan. 3, 2013; eff. Jan. 23, 2013.

Rules 590-7-12-.05, 590-7-3-.06 amended. F. Jan. 25, 2013; eff. Feb. 14, 2013.

Rules 590-3-4-.03 and 590-3-3-.09 amended. F. Feb. 19, 2013; eff. Mar. 11, 2013.

Rules 590-3-4-.01 and 590-3-3-.06 amended. Rule 590-3-4-.07 entitled "Preneed Trust Fund" adopted. F. May 21, 2013; eff. Jun. 10, 2013.

Rules 590-7-1-.09, 590-7-6-.01, 590-7-10-.08, 590-7-15-.01 amended; Rules 590-7-3-.03, 590-7-3-.07, 590-7-12-.03, 590-7-12-.06 repealed. F. Sep. 30, 2013; eff. Oct. 20, 2013.

Rule 590-4-2-.09 entitled "Request for Transactional Exemption Pursuant to a Fairness Determination" adopted. F. Jul. 22, 2014; eff. Aug. 11, 2014.

Rule 590-4-2-.08 amended. F. Sep. 24, 2015; eff. Oct. 15, 2015.

Rules 590-3-3-.05, 590-3-3-.07 amended. F. Oct. 7, 2015; eff. Oct. 27, 2015.

Rule 590-9-4-.07 adopted. F. Dec. 8, 2015; eff. Dec. 28, 2015.

Chapter 590-11-1 entitled "Music Therapy" adopted. F. Feb. 10, 2016; eff. Mar. 1, 2016.

Rules 590-7-1-.01, 590-7-1-.13, 590-7-10-.01 amended. F. Oct. 3, 2016; eff. Oct. 23, 2016.

Rule 590-4-2-.04 amended. F. Dec. 14, 2016; eff. Jan. 3, 2017.

Rule 590-9-4-.01 amended. F. Jan. 11, 2017; eff. Jan. 31, 2017.

Chapters 590-7-19 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Rules of General Applicability," 590-7-20 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Name," 590-7-21 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Filing of Documents," 590-7-22 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Annual Registrations," 590-7-23 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Terminations, Dissolutions, Revocations, and Withdrawals," 590-7-24 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Certification of Documents," 590-7-25 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Service of Process," 590-7-26 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Information Center," 590-7-27 entitled "Limited Liability Companies - Automated Data Processing System," 590-7-28 entitled "Cable/Video State Franchise" adopted. F. May 11, 2017; eff. May 31, 2017.

Rule 590-4-2-.08 amended. F. June 21, 2017; eff. July 11, 2017.

Rule 590-3-1-.11 amended. F. Oct. 13, 2017; eff. Nov. 2, 2017.

Chapter 590-12-1 entitled "Lactation Consultants" adopted. F. Nov. 29, 2017; eff. Dec. 19, 2017.

Note: Rule 590-2-1-.01, correction of non-substantive typographical error in Rule History on SOS Rules and Regulations website. "History. Amended:Rule repealed and anew Rule of the same title adopted. F. Nov. 1, 1965; eff. Nov. 20, 1965." corrected to "History. Original Rule entitled "Numbering System" adopted as R. 590-2-.01. F. and eff. June 21, 1965. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. F. Nov. 1, 1965; eff. Nov. 20, 1965." Effective June 24, 2018.

Rules 590-1-1-.01, .02, .04; 590-2-1-.01, .02, .04; 590-2-2-.01 amended. Rule 590-1-1-.03, Chapters 590-5, 590-6, 590-10 repealed. F. June 4, 2018; eff. June 24, 2018.

Subject 590-7-1 title changed to "Corporations - Rules of General Applicability", Rules 590-7-1-.01, .02, .08 thru .11 amended, Rule 590-7-1-.14 adopted. Subject 590-7-2 title changed to "Corporate Name", Rules 590-7-2-.01, thru .04, .06, .09, .10, .12 amended. Subject 590-7-3 title changed to "Corporations - Filing of Documents", Rules 590-7-3-.01, .02, .05, .06, .08 thru .10 amended, Rule 590-7-3-.04 repealed, Rule 590-7-3-.07 adopted. Subject 590-7-4 title changed to "Corporations - Annual Registration", Rules 590-7-4-.01, .02, .06, .11 amended, Rules 509-7-4-.05, .07 repealed. Rule 590-7-5-.03 repealed, Rule 590-7-5-.04 amended. Subject 590-7-6 title changed to "Corporations - Certification of Documents", Rules 590-7-6-.01, .02, .05 amended, Rule 590-7-6-.03 repealed. Subject 590-7-7 title changed to "Corporations - Dissolutions, Revocations and Withdrawals", Rules 590-7-7-.02, .03 amended. Subject 590-7-9 title changed to "Corporations - Service of Process", Rules 590-7-9-.01 thru .04 amended. Rules 590-7-10-.01, .02, .07, .08 amended, Rules 590-7-10-.09 thru .12 adopted. Subject 590-7-11 title changed to "Limited Partnerships - Name", Rules 590-7-11-.01, .03 thru .05, .07, .10 amended, Rule 590-7-11-.02 repealed, Rule 590-7-11-.06 adopted. Subject 590-7-12 title changed to "Limited Partnerships - Filing of Documents", Rules 590-7-12-.01, .02, .05, .07, .08 amended, Rule 590-7-12-.06 adopted. Subject 590-7-13 title changed to "Limited Partnerships - Annual Registration", Rules 590-7-13-.01, .03, .06, .11 amended, Rules 590-7-13-.05, .07 repealed. Subject 590-7-14 title changed to "Limited Partnerships - Secretary of State Information Center, Rule 590-7-14-.03 repealed, Rule 590-7-14-.04 amended. Rules 590-7-15-.01, .02, .05 amended, Rule 590-7-15-.03 repealed. Rules 590-7-16-.01 thru .03 amended. Rules 590-7-18-.01 thru .04 amended. Rules 590-7-19-.01, .06, .07, .10 amended, Rule 590-7-19-.11 adopted. Rules 590-7-20-.03, .04, .06 amended. Rules 590-7-21-.03, .04 amended, Rule 590-7-21-.08 adopted. Rule 590-7-23-.01 amended. Rules 590-7-24-.01, .03 amended. Rules 590-7-25-.02, .04 amended. F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.

Rule 590-4-4-.09 amended. F. Mar. 8, 2019; eff. Mar. 28, 2019.

Rule 590-4-5-.02 amended. F. Apr. 19, 2019; eff. May 9, 2019.

Rules 590-7-1-.01, 590-7-1-.08, 590-7-10-.01, 590-7-10-.07, 590-7-19-.01, 590-7-19-.06 amended. Rules 590-7-4-.05, 590-7-13-.05, 590-7-22-.10 adopted. F. July 23, 2019; eff. Aug. 12, 2019.

Subject 590-8-3 entitled "Security of Voter Registration System" adopted. F. July 24, 2019; eff. Aug. 13, 2019.

Rules 590-4-4-.01, 590-4-5-.10 amended. F. Dec. 9, 2021; eff. Dec. 29, 2021.

Subject 590-7-29 entitled "Structured Settlement Purchase Companies" adopted. F. Apr. 27, 2022; eff. May 17, 2022.

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