08 LC
38 0520
Senate
Bill 359
By:
Senators Golden of the 8th, Pearson of the 51st, Stoner of the 6th, Mullis of
the 53rd, Thomas of the 54th and others
AS
PASSED
AN
ACT
To
amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide legislative
findings; to create a "Made in Georgia" program; to provide for rules and
regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Chapter
7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the
Department of Economic Development, is amended by adding a new article to read
as follows:
"ARTICLE
6
50-7-70.
(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
The State of Georgia substantially benefits from the consumption of goods and
products manufactured in Georgia; and
(2)
The State of Georgia could further substantially benefit from creating public
awareness of the importance of choosing Georgia´s goods and products
whenever possible.
(b)
The Department of Economic Development shall create and implement a 'Made in
Georgia' program promoting goods and products manufactured in Georgia. This
program shall:
(1)
Showcase and promote goods and products manufactured in Georgia;
(2)
Inform Georgians of the diverse manufacturing sector within this state;
and
(3)
Provide educational outreach efforts to bring the science of manufacturing into
the classroom and emphasize the significant contributions Georgia companies make
to the economy and quality of life in Georgia.
(c)
The Department of Economic Development may adopt any rules and regulations that
it finds necessary to properly implement this Code section."
SECTION
2.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.