HB 1147 - Mechanics and materialmen; liens; provisions

Committees

Current Status

02/12/08 - House Second Readers

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide for definitions; to revise certain time periods for filing materialmen's and mechanics' liens; to provide for certain notices regarding waiver of lien or claim upon bond; to set filing fees for such liens; to define certain terms; to provide that certain notices shall be sent by registered or overnight mail or statutory overnight delivery; to provide that certain liens are unenforceable if an action is not commenced within 12 months; to provide for a notice of contest of lien; to provide for the computation of certain time periods; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
02/11/2008House First Readers
02/12/2008House Second Readers

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