Georgia § 10-1-439 - 1. Definitions.
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§ 10-1-439. 1. Definitions.
As used in this part, the term: "Financial services" means any service or product offered to the consumer or business market by a bank, trust company, building and loan association, credit union as defined by Code Section 7-1-4, any merchant acquirer limited purpose bank as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 7-9-2, or a federally chartered banking institution that accepts state deposits. "Person" means one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, corporations, unincorporated organizations, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, agents, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, labor organizations, public bodies, and public corporations and the State of Georgia and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof. Such term shall include federally chartered banking institutions that accept state deposits. "Trade association" means any corporation, unincorporated association, federation, business league, or professional or business organization not organized or operated for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual; that is an organization described in Section 501(c) (6) of Title 26 of the United States Code and exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of such title; and two or more members of which are manufacturers or sellers of a qualified product as defined by Section 7903(4) of Title 15 of the United States Code. (Code 1981, § 10-1-439.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 555, § 2/HB 292.) U.S. Code. - Section 7903 of Title 15 of the United States Code, referred to in this Code section, is part of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms provision, 15 U.S.C. § 7901 et seq.
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