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Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Electronic Documents and Electronic Trusted Services No. 639-IIS, adopted on 21 April 2017 -

Adoption: 2017-04-21 | Date of entry into force: 2017-05-10 | GEO-2017-L-104540

Article 1 - Purpose and scope of the law
Article 2 - Definition of terms
Article 3 - Legal force of electronic signature and electronic stamp
Article 4 - Electronic document
Article 5 - Rights and responsibilities of a provider of qualified trusted service
Article 6 - Certificate of qualified electronic signature/qualified electronic stamp
Article 7 - Qualified mention of time
Article 8 - Qualified verification of authenticity of qualified electronic signature/qualified electronic stamp
Article 9 - Qualified conservation of qualified electronic signature/qualified electronic stamp
Article 10 - Cancellation, suspension and renewal of qualified electronic signature/qualified electronic stamp
Article 11 - Authorization and supervision over qualified provide of trusted service
Article 12 - Recognition of qualified trusted service provided by foreign or international organization
Article 13 - Transitional provisions
Article 14 - Conclusive provision

This Law establishes a legal framework for electronic documents, the use of electronic signatures, and the use of trusted electronic services. This law stipulates that the law of Georgia of 14 March 2008 on Electronic Signature and Electronic Documents shall be repealed.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Innovations No. 5501-IIS, adopted on 22 June 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 2016-07-12 | GEO-2016-L-104539

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Infrastructure of Innovations Activities
Chapter III - Financing of Innovations Activities
Chapter IV - Commercialization of Innovation Projects Finances by the State
Chapter V - Transitional and Final Provisions

This law is aimed at creating and improving the necessary national ecosystem for Georgia’s social-economic development, building economy based on knowledge and innovations, supporting use in Georgia of foreign technologies, supporting the use and export of intellectual property and technologies created in Georgia.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on the Development of High Mountainous Regions No. 4036-RS, adopted on 16 July 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-07-16 | Date of entry into force: 2015-07-28 | GEO-2015-L-104537

Article 1 - Definition of terms
Article 2 - Regulation of issues related to the status of high mountainous settlements
Article 3 - Granting, terminating, suspending, and restoring the status of permanent resident of a high mountainous settlement
Article 4 - Social benefits in high mountainous settlements
Article 5 - Tax privileges in high mountainous settlements
Article 6 - Status and composition of the National Mountain Development Council
Article 7 - Powers of the National Mountain Development Council
Article 8 - High mountainous settlements development fund
Article 9 - Measures to be implemented related to the entry of this Law into force
Article 10 - Normative acts repealed as from the entry into force of this Law
Article 11 - Entry into force of this Law

This law stipulates that the policy implemented by the State towards high mountainous regions is part of the regional development policy of the country and is aimed at ensuring the equal socio-economic development of the entire territory of Georgia and at solving the social and economic problems of persons living in high mountainous regions. The aim of this Law is to determine the benefits of encouraging the social and economic progress of high mountainous regions as guaranteed by the Constitution of Georgia; such benefits ensure the well-being of persons living in high mountainous regions, raise living standards, promote employment and improve social and economic conditions. This law stipulates that the law of Georgia of 8 June 1999 on High Mountainous Regions Social-Economic and Cultural Development shall be repealed on 1 January 2016.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Juvenile Justice Code of Georgia No. 3708-IIS, adopted on 12 June 2015 -

Adoption: 2015-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-24 | GEO-2015-L-104525

Chapter I - Juvenile Justice Legislation and its Scope
Chapter II - General Principles of Juvenile Justice
Chapter III - Persons Administering Juvenile Justice Procedure
Chapter IV - Minor Witnesses and Minor Victims
Chapter V - General Rules of Juvenile Justice Procedure
Chapter VI - Release of Minors from Criminal Liability
Chapter VII - Arrest of Minors; Investigation and Criminal Prosecution
Chapter VIII - Hearing juvenile cases in court
Chapter IX - Pre-trial Preventive Measures
Chapter X - Objectives and Types of the Sentences, Conditional Sentence
Chapter XI - Sentencing Minors
Chapter XII - Execution of Non-custodial Sentences
Chapter XIII - Conditions of Minors in Detention and Prison Facilities
Chapter XIV - Preparation of a minor for release; care for, resocialisation and rehabilitation of a minor after serving a conditional or other sentence
Chapter XV - Transitional Provisions

Article 45, para. 2 (b) stipulates that minors may be obligated to start working with the assistance of a specialised state agency; Article 69, para. 4 stipulates that house arrest shall be imposed on a minor in a manner that its execution does not obstruct the performance of remunerated work or education; Article 71, para. 1 stipulates that community service shall be imposed on a minor for a period of 40 to 300 hours; Article 71, para. 3 stipulates that community service shall be imposed on a minor in a manner that its execution does not obstruct the performance of a remunerated work; Article 71, para. 4 stipulates that when imposing community service on a minor, it is desirable that the minor is assigned to work at a place where he/she can acquire the experience and skills necessary to become a member of society; Article 85 - Working opportunities of a minor stipulates that 1. An accused or convicted minor may perform remunerated work. 2. An accused or convicted minor shall work after his/her studies, and the combined time of work and education shall not exceed eight hours a day. 3. The administration of a juvenile rehabilitation facility shall promote the performance of remunerated work by minors. Accused or convicted minors may work outside the juvenile rehabilitation facility. 4. An accused or convicted minor may only perform the work that facilitates his/her professional training and employment after release, and that does not impede his/her education. 5. A convicted minor placed in a juvenile rehabilitation facility may not be employed to perform general maintenance duties.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Business Ombudsman of Georgia No. 3612-IIS, adopted on 28 May 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-05-28 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-04 | GEO-2015-L-104528

Article 1 - Scope of the Law
Article 2 - Legal grounds for the activities of the Business Ombudsman
Article 3 - Main principles of the activities of the Business Ombudsman
Article 4 - Appointment of the Business Ombudsman and termination of his/her authority
Article 5 - Activities incompatible with the position of the Business Ombudsman
Article 6 - Powers of the Business Ombudsman
Article 7 - Office and the Deputy of the Business Ombudsman
Article 8 - Review of an application
Article 9 - Analysis of the legislation of Georgia
Article 10 - Practice analysis
Article 11 - Informational and advisory activities
Article 12 - Annual report of the Business Ombudsman
Article 13 - Property and financing of the Business Ombudsman
Article 14 - Transitional provisions
Article 15 - Final provisions

This Law is intended to facilitate protection of rights and legitimate interests related to the performance of entrepreneurial activities of persons in the territory of Georgia. Repeals the Ordinance No.92 of the Government of Georgia of 23 February 2011 on the Powers and Main Principles and Forms of Activities of the Tax Ombudsman.

Georgia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance N° 724 of 26 December 2014, On Approval of Georgian Healthcare System State Concept 2014-2020 “Universal Healthcare and Quality Management for Protection of Patient Rights”. -

Adoption: 2014-12-26 | GEO-2014-R-112699

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Law No. 2697 of 17 October 2014 to Amend and Supplement the Law on Elimination of Domestic Violence, Protection and Support of Victims of Domestic Violence. -

Adoption: 2014-10-17 | Date of entry into force: 2014-11-14 | GEO-2014-L-98931

In article 3 modifies the definition of the "domestic violence" as the violation of constitutional rights and freedoms of one family member by another family member through neglect and/or physical, psychological, economic, sexual violence or coercion; in article 4 introduce the definition of "neglect" as failure by a parent and/or a legal representative to satisfy physical and psychological needs of a child, restriction of a child's right to basic education, failure to protect a child from danger or to perform the actions necessary to register birth or to use medical and other services, provided the parent and/or the legal representative has appropriate information, possibility and access to the appropriate services; introduce article 91 - Identification of domestic violence cases; in paras 5-7 of article 10 further develop provisions related to protective and restraining orders; introduce article 141 concerning identification of domestic violence against minors (children); modify article 17 - Rights and protection guarantees for victims of domestic violence and introduce article 171 - Raising awareness of domestic violence victims and 172 - A temporary accommodation for victims of domestic violence (a shelter); introduce article 182 - Retention by victims of domestic violence of the right to temporarily use the place of residence; introduce article 191 - Toll-free support line; modify article 20 - Rehabilitation measures for abusers; introduce paras 10-11 to article 21 on the measures related to putting the Law into force.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Organic Law of Georgia on Georgian Citizenship (No. 2319-IIs of 30 April 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-04-30 | GEO-2014-L-99407

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Internally Displaced Persons - Persecuted from the Occupied Territories of Georgia (No. 1982-IIs of 6 February 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-02-06 | GEO-2014-L-99402

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Personal Data Protection (No. 5669 of 28 December 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-12-28 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2013-01-01 | GEO-2011-L-90399

Guarantees, inter alia, basic rights of individuals for their personal data protection, sets up data processing rules, and defines the procedure of personal data exchange between States and international organizations.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Civil Status Acts (No. 5562 of 20 December 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-12-20 | GEO-2011-L-99408

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Code of Georgia (Law No. 4113). (საქართველოს შრომის კოდექსი (4113-რს)) -

Adoption: 2010-12-17 | GEO-2010-L-88313

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Individual Labour Relations
Part III: Collective Labour Agreement
Part IV: Liability and Disputes
Part IV (I):Tripartite Social Partnership Commission
Part V: Transitional and Final Provisions

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 2508-rs of 28 December 2009 to amend the Labour Code of Georgia. (საქართველოს შრომის კოდექსში დამატების შეტანის შესახებ) -

Adoption: 2009-12-28 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-01 | GEO-2009-L-85496

Adds para "e1" to article 36 (Right to a Safe and Healthy Working Environment) of the Labour Code that reads as follows:
"e1) placement of a victim of domestic violence in a shelter and/or crisis centre when he/she cannot perform his/her job for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days in a year."

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 2257-IIs of 4 December 2009 on General Courts. (საერთო სასამართლოების შესახებ) -

Adoption: 2009-12-04 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-04 | GEO-2009-L-85364

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: the High Court
Chapter III: Court of Appeal
Chapter IV: Regional (City) Courts
Chapter V: Nomination (Election) and Promotion of Judges
Chapter VI: Dismissal of the Judge, Responsibility of the Judge
Chapter VII: High Council of Justice of Georgia
Chapter VIII: Department of Courts of General Instance
Chapter IX: Organizational Guarantees of Activities of the Court
Chapter X: Protection of the Court.
Chapter XI : Conference of Judges of Georgia
Chapter XII: Funding of Courts of General Instance: Guarantees for Social and Legal Protection of Judges
Chapter XIII: Place of the High Court; Symbols of Judicial Power
Chapter XIV: Transitional Provisions
Chapter XV: Final Provisions

Repeals the previous laws on General Courts of 13 June 1997; on High Courts of 12 May 1999; on Guarantees for Social and Legal Protection of Judges of High Courts of 25 June 1996; and on Social and Legal Protection of Judges of 3 December 2002.

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Law No. 1876-IIs of 22 October 2009 on Normative Acts. -

Adoption: 2009-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-07 | GEO-2009-L-84070

Defines the types of Normative Acts, the hierarchy between different legal acts, their relation to the Constitution and international treaties.

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Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia (No. 1772 of 9 October 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-10-09 | GEO-2009-L-99406

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No 1280-Is of 19 June 2009 on Arbitration. (არბიტრაჟის შესახებ) -

Adoption: 2009-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | GEO-2009-L-85363

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Arbitration Agreement
Part III: Composition of Arbitration
Part IV: Competency of Arbitration
Part V: Arbitration Examination
Part VI: Deliberation of Arbitration Decisions and Cancellation of the Examination of the Case
Part VII: Appeal of Arbitration Decision and its Cancellation
Part VIII: Notification of Arbitration Decisions and its Expiration
Part IX: Transitional Provisions
Part X: Final Provisions

Replaces the previous Law on Private Arbitration of 17 April 1997

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 802 of 19 December 2008 to amend the previous Law on Citizenship. ("საქართველოს მოქალაქეობის შესახებ" საქართველოს ორგანულ კანონში ცვლილებების შეტანის თაობაზე)

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-02-01 | GEO-2008-L-81336

Amends provisions concerning the requirements to obtain Georgian citizenship. The applicant must have: resided five years or more in Georgia; have a basic knowledge of Georgian and the history of Georgia; and have an employment or property in Georgia.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 431 of 23 October 2008 on Occupied Territories.

Adoption: 2008-10-23 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-23 | GEO-2008-L-81268

Gives legal definition to the status of territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia occurred after the August 2008 War. Establishes a special legal regime on these territories.

Georgia - General provisions - Constitution

Law No. 232 of 7 July 2008 to adopt the Constitution of Autonomous Republic of Adjara. (აჭარის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკის კონსტიტუციის დამტკიცების თაობაზე) -

Adoption: 2008-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 2008-08-04 | GEO-2008-C-81266

Adopts, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Georgia, the new Constitution of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 5917 of 13 March 2008 On the future generations and sustainable development funds. -

Adoption: 2008-03-13 | Date of entry into force: 2008-03-15 | GEO-2008-L-79277

In order to ensure the social stability and sustainable for coming generations, the Act provides for the creation of a special fund to receive proceeds from budgetary surplus and privatization of State assets.

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Law on Free Industrial Zones (No. 5175 RS of 3 July 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-07-03 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-18 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2008-01-01 | GEO-2007-L-90469

Establishes the rules for the creation and liquidation of industrial free zones, as well as the management of industrial free zones and the creation and functioning of administrative and service/supervisory bodies. It determines additional terms and tax preferences for the industrial free zone enterprises and other issues related to the functioning of these zones.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 3143 of 25 May 2006 on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Protection of and Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence. (ოჯახში ძალადობის აღკვეთის, ოჯახში ძალადობის მსხვერპლთა დაცვისა და დახმარების შესახებ) -

Adoption: 2006-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 2009-05-25 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2015-07-01 | GEO-2006-L-85497

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Prevention of Domestic Violence
Chapter III: Mechanisms for the Identification and Elimination of Domestic Violence
Chapter IV: Specific Measures for the Protection of a Child (Minor) from Domestic Violence
Chapter V: Peculiarities of Legal Proceedings with Regard to Domestic Violence
Chapter VI: Social and Labour Guarantees for Victims of Domestic Violence, Rehabilitation Measures for Abusers
Chapter VII: Transitional Provisions
Chapter VIII : Final Clauses

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Code of Georgia of 2006.

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-04 | GEO-2006-L-74621

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Individual Labour Relations
Chapter III: Performance of Work
Chapter IV: Work and Rest Time
Chapter V: Annual Leave
Chapter VI: Pregnancy, Maternity and Parental Leave
Chapter VII: Labour Remuneration
Chapter VIII: Protection of Working Conditions
Chapter IX: Change, Suspension and Termination of Labour Relations
Chapter X: Collective Labour Relations
Chapter XI: Liability
Chapter XII: Disputes, Strikes and Lockouts
Chapter XIII: Transitional and Final Provisions

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Freedom of Speech and Expression (No 220-RS of 24 June 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-06-24 | GEO-2004-L-99403

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on amendments and changes to the Criminal Code.

Adoption: 2003-07-06 | GEO-2003-L-74446

Amends sections 142.1 (racial discrimination), 142.2 (rights of persons with disabilities), 143.1 (trafficking in persons), 143.2 (trafficking in minors) and 335 (forcing to provide interview, testimony, etc.)

Georgia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Parliament Decision introducing necessary measures to fight against human trafficking, especially in women and children (466).

Adoption: 2002-05-18 | GEO-2002-R-64445

In accordance with article 8 of the Georgian Law on International Agreements, recommends to the President of Georgia to ratify the United Nations' Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Additional Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of 19 June 2001 on the procedure of execution of non-prison sentences and probation. -

Adoption: 2001-06-19 | GEO-2001-L-65067

Provides that a Court can deprive a person condemned of the right to occupy a position or carry out an activity. Unofficial English translation.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Code of Georgia (No. 2287 of 22 July 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-07-22 | Date of entry into force: 2000-02-15 | GEO-1999-L-73506

Book 1: Criminal Law
Book 2: Offense
Book 3: Punishment
Book 4: Release from criminal liability and punishment
Book 5: Criminal liability of minors
Book 6: Types of forced medical measures, basis and procedures for application
Book 7: Crimes against human beings
Book 8: Economic crimes
Book 9: Crimes against public security and order (Chapter 43: Criminal violation of safety rules during work)
Book 10: Crimes against the rules for the protection of environment and use of natural resources
Book 11: Crimes against the State
Book 12: Crimes against the judiciary
Book 13: Military crimes
Book 14: Crimes against humanity
Book 15: Transitional and final provisions

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No.1139 of 10 December 1997 "On Health Care" as amended to 20 March 2015. -

Adoption: 1997-12-10 | Date of entry into force: 1997-12-31 | GEO-1997-L-98933

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Citizens' Rights in Health Care
Chapter III: Financing, Organization and Managing of Health Care System
Chapter IV: On Awarding State Certificate
Chapter V: Medical Activity
Chapter VI: Medical Institution
Chapter VII: Medicine and Pharmaceutical Activity
Chapter VIII: Medical Technical Devices and Medical Technologies
Chapter IX: Psychiatric Care
Chapter X: The State Sanitary Surveillance and Hygienic Rate-Setting
Chapter X: Control of Diseases
Chapter XII: Socially Dangerous Diseases and Diseases Requiring Permanent Substitution Treatment
Chapter XIII: Protection of Social Health and Primary Healthcare
Chapter XIV: (Title removed)
Chapter XV: Protection of Citizens' Health during Extraordinary Situations - Disasters and Technical Catastrophes
Chapter XVI: Professional Diseases
Chapter XVII: Medical Education
Chapter XVIII: Professional Responsibility of Medical Personnel and Medical Institution
Chapter XIX: Biomedical Research
Chapter XX: Removal and Use of Human Organs, Parts of Organs, Tissues
Chapter XXI: Donation of Blood and Blood Components
Chapter XXII: Safe Maternity and Protection of Child Health
Chapter XXIII: Family Planning
Chapter XXIV: Critical Condition, Death and Euthanasia
Chapter XXIV1: Medical Expertise
Chapter XXV: Transitional Provisions
Chapter XXVI: Final Provisions.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of 31 October 1997 to amend and supplement the Labour Code and the Code of Administrative Infringements. -

Adoption: 1997-10-31 | GEO-1997-L-70294

Amends sections 237, 238 and 2371 of the Labour Code relating to violation of labour legislation and of occupational safety rules, and to labour inspection.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Georgia of 31 October 1997 on political associations of citizens.

Adoption: 1997-10-31 | GEO-1997-L-74540

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Civil Code of Georgia (No. 786 of 26 June 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-06-26 | GEO-1997-L-90468

Contains the provisions concerning the regulation of civil matters in Georgia.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Organic Law on Courts of General Jurisdiction of 13 June 1997, as amended up to 2002.

Adoption: 1997-06-13 | GEO-1997-L-71143

Establishes the system of administration of justice in Georgia, including the organization of courts and the legal definition of the status of judges.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of Georgia on Promotion and Guarantees of Investment Activity (No 473-IS of 12 November 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-11-12 | GEO-1996-L-99404

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Internally Displaced and Persecuted Persons, 1996.

Adoption: 1996-06-28 | GEO-1996-L-65786

Regulates legal status of internally displaced and persecuted persons. Persecuted person is defined as a citizen of Georgia or person who habitually resides in Georgia without nationality who has been forced to leave a permanent residence and has been displaced (within the territory of Georgia) as a consequence of a threat to life, health or freedom to himself or his family, resulting from aggression of another country, domestic conflict or massive violation of human rights. Provides for rights and duties of persecuted persons, as well as rights and duties of persons applying for status as persecuted person.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 230 of 16 May 1996 on Public Defender [consolidation, 21 July 2010]. (საქართველოს სახალხო დამცველის შესახებ) -

Adoption: 1996-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 1996-05-16 | GEO-1996-L-88312

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Appointment and Termination of the Term of Office of the Public Defender
Chapter III: Powers and Competences of the Public Defender
Chapter IV: Legal Safeguards for Exercising Powers of the Public Defender
Chapter V: The Staff and the Structure of the Public Defender¿s Office

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of 31 January 1996 on the Constitutional Court.

Adoption: 1996-01-31 | GEO-1996-L-63983

Georgia - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of Georgia of 24 August 1995. -

Adoption: 1995-08-24 | GEO-1995-C-46127

Chapter II deals with citizenship, fundamental human rights and freedoms. It provides, inter alia, for equality before the law regardless of race, skin color, language, sex, religion, political and other beliefs, national ethnic and social membership, origin, property and class status, and place of residence. Freedom of speech, thought, conscience, religion and beliefs is guaranteed. Section 26 provides for the right to establish and join a trade union and section 33 recognizes the right to strike.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of 28 October 1994 on Entrepreneurs, as amended.

Adoption: 1994-10-28 | GEO-1994-L-63984

Supplements the Act on the Principles of Entrepreneurial Activity of 1991 and the relevant provisions of the Civil Code. Regulates the founding, operation and liquidation (art. 14) of companies and their legal status.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Georgia on Martial Law.

Adoption: 1992-12-24 | GEO-1992-L-61278

Regulates declaration of martial law. Martial law may be declared by Parliament or the Chairman of Parliament. In the latter case, the decision must subsequently be submitted to Parliament, and be approved by a two-thirds majority. Section 3 provides for public announcement of the decision. Section 5 specifies powers of military authorities under martial law. These include the right to use all measures considered necessary to ensure public order; evacuation of citizens from dangerous regions; and mobilisation of citizens for carrying out defence activities. Also provides for introduction of a special regime of departure of citizens from the territory of the state and of entrance of non-nationals. Section 7 establishes that, after declaration of martial law, citizens are obliged to carry identity documents when moving from one place to another.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Georgia on Defence.

Adoption: 1992-12-22 | GEO-1992-L-61280

Deals with various aspects of military defense of the Republic of Georgia. Chapter I sets forth general principles. Declares that military policy of Republic of Georgia is defensive, and that Georgia is a non-nuclear state. Georgia shall never be the first to start military operations against other nations and begin a war. Also establishes principle of neutrality. Chapter II regulates authority of different state bodies with regard to military defense of the country. Finally, Chapter III deals with armed forces, including organisational structure, obligation of citizens to perform military service, and mobilisation.

Georgia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of the Republic of Georgia on Press and other Mass Media.

Adoption: 1991-08-10 | GEO-1991-L-61281

Deals with various questions related to the press and other mass media. Chapter I contains general provisions, including principle of freedom of press. Chapter II regulates foundation of a mass media, registration and application for registration, denial of registration, suspension or termination of mass media acitvity, and some related matters. Chapter III provides for rights and obligations of citizens, mass media and journalists. These include rights of citizens to obtain information by means of mass media, and denial of information which humiliates a person's or an organisation's dignity. Also regulates rights and duties of journalists. Chapter IV provides for sanctions, Chapter V for international cooperation, and Chapter VI for control and implementation.