Georgia: consumer-protection statute
Fair Business Practices Act — O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq.
Statute-text comparison only, not legal advice. Verify against the current official code.
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Private right of action
Whether a person may bring a civil action under the statute.
limited
10-1-399
A claim for damages for violation of this article may be asserted in an individual action only and may not be the subject of a class action
Actual damages
Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.
actual damages recoverable
10-1-399
recover the actual, or special, damages sustained thereby
Statutory minimum damages
A stated minimum or fixed amount of damages.
Not found in the statute text reviewed
Multiple or punitive damages
Damages multiplied or increased to punish unlawful conduct.
Not found in the statute text reviewed
Attorney fees
Rules for recovering the cost of legal representation.
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation
10-1-399
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation
Notice or demand before suit
Notice or a demand that must be sent before bringing an action.
30 days written demand for relief
10-1-399
At least 30 days prior to the filing of any such action, a written demand for relief
Class action limits
Restrictions on bringing claims on behalf of a class.
class actions prohibited for damages
10-1-399
may not be the subject of a class action
FTC interpretation clause
Directions to consider FTC or federal interpretations when applying the statute.
Not found in the statute text reviewed
Time limit for a claim
The period in which an action must be brought.
two years
10-1-239
No action shall be brought under Code Section 10-1-235 or Code Section 10-1-238 unless commenced within two years
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring conduct to stop or change.
injunction available
10-1-294
This article may be enforced by injunction or any other available equitable or legal remedy
Attorney general civil penalties
Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.
up to $2,000 per violation by order; up to $5,000 per violation by court
10-1-397
imposing a civil penalty of up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation