Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 60 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Here’s an updated overview of the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 60 (Department of Law), based on the latest filings through June 11, 2025 (rules.sos.ga.gov):
🏛️ Department 60 – DEPARTMENT OF LAW
📘 Chapter 60‑1: Consumer Interest Section
Subject 60‑1‑1: Rules Governing Escrow Payments from Non‑Participating Tobacco Product Manufacturers
Establishes the office and authority of the Attorney General to enforce tobacco escrow requirements under O.C.G.A. § 10‑13A-1 et seq. (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Defines organization, quarterly/annual escrow deposits, certifications, deadlines, unit‑price schedules, appeals, and petition procedures. Important rules include:
.05: Quarterly escrow deposit requirement (rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
.06: Deposit deadline—30 days post-quarter
.07: Certification notification within 10 days post-deposit deadline
.08: Defines calendar quarters
.09: Escrow rates—$0.0167539/unit (2003–’06); $0.0188482 thereafter
🛡️ Chapter 60‑2: Consumer Protection Division
Includes several subjects; most prominent is Subject 60‑2‑1: Georgia Lemon Law (law.cornell.edu):
Rules include:
.01–.02: Records retention & definitions (consumer.georgia.gov)
.03: Manufacturer reporting responsibilities
.04: Fees associated with Lemon Law filings
.05: Lemon Law Rights Statement—dealers must provide to consumers (law.cornell.edu, consumer.georgia.gov)
.06–.07: Duties & organization of certified dispute mechanisms
.08–.11: Procedures for dispute resolution, record-keeping, reporting, and transparency
.12–.13: Certification and recertification of mechanisms, including revocation processes
.14: Requirement for prior resort to certified mechanism
.15–.33: Arbitration processes, including notices, hearings, evidence, discovery, decisions
.35–.36: Disclosure requirements for vehicles reacquired and resold
.37: Conflict of interest provisions
📜 Administrative History Highlights
Chapter 60‑1‑1: Filed Dec 10, 2004; effective Dec 30, 2004. Amended July 30, 2010; effective Aug 19, 2010 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Chapter 60‑2 (Consumer Protection Division): Adopted May 16, 2016; effective June 5, 2016. Renamed from “Unit” to “Division” Oct 25, 2022; effective Nov 14, 2022 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
🔍 Quick Reference Table
Chapter
Area
Key Rules
60‑1
Tobacco escrow
.01–.17 – escrow amounts, certification, appeals
60‑2
Consumer protectionHere’s an updated overview of the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 60 (Department of Law), based on the latest filings through June 11, 2025 (rules.sos.ga.gov):
🏛️ Department 60 – DEPARTMENT OF LAW
📘 Chapter 60‑1: Consumer Interest Section
Subject 60‑1‑1: Rules Governing Escrow Payments from Non‑Participating Tobacco Product Manufacturers
Establishes the office and authority of the Attorney General to enforce tobacco escrow requirements under O.C.G.A. § 10‑13A-1 et seq. (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Defines organization, quarterly/annual escrow deposits, certifications, deadlines, unit‑price schedules, appeals, and petition procedures. Important rules include:
.05: Quarterly escrow deposit requirement (rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
.06: Deposit deadline—30 days post-quarter
.07: Certification notification within 10 days post-deposit deadline
.08: Defines calendar quarters
.09: Escrow rates—$0.0167539/unit (2003–’06); $0.0188482 thereafter
🛡️ Chapter 60‑2: Consumer Protection Division
Includes several subjects; most prominent is Subject 60‑2‑1: Georgia Lemon Law (law.cornell.edu):
Rules include:
.01–.02: Records retention & definitions (consumer.georgia.gov)
.03: Manufacturer reporting responsibilities
.04: Fees associated with Lemon Law filings
.05: Lemon Law Rights Statement—dealers must provide to consumers (law.cornell.edu, consumer.georgia.gov)
.06–.07: Duties & organization of certified dispute mechanisms
.08–.11: Procedures for dispute resolution, record-keeping, reporting, and transparency
.12–.13: Certification and recertification of mechanisms, including revocation processes
.14: Requirement for prior resort to certified mechanism
.15–.33: Arbitration processes, including notices, hearings, evidence, discovery, decisions
.35–.36: Disclosure requirements for vehicles reacquired and resold
.37: Conflict of interest provisions
📜 Administrative History Highlights
Chapter 60‑1‑1: Filed Dec 10, 2004; effective Dec 30, 2004. Amended July 30, 2010; effective Aug 19, 2010 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Chapter 60‑2 (Consumer Protection Division): Adopted May 16, 2016; effective June 5, 2016. Renamed from “Unit” to “Division” Oct 25, 2022; effective Nov 14, 2022 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
🔍 Quick Reference Table
Chapter
Area
Key Rules
60‑1
Tobacco escrow
.01–.17 – escrow amounts, certification, appeals
60‑2
Consumer protection
Georgia Lemon Law rules, arbitration, disclosure
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