HB1347: Local government; creation of new municipal corporations with the same or similar names; prohibit

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to prohibit the creation of new municipal corporations with the same name or a substantially similar name as that of existing municipal corporations; to provide for legislative findings and intention of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.