HB776: Public utilities and public transportation; retail sale of electricity; provisions

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 and Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission and excise tax on sale or use of energy, respectively, so as to provide that those who are engaged in the retail sale of electricity to the public for the purpose of charging the batteries of electric vehicles shall not be subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the commission; to impose an excise tax on such sales; to provide for procedures and the disposition of proceeds; to provide for a resale exemption or refund; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.