Chapter 22 — Aviation

Sec. 22-26. Additional qualifications of aviation general manager; duties of aviation general manager.

♦Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2002-71, § 61, approved Sept. 16, 2002, repealed §§ 22-26—22-33 in their entirety. Subsequently, §§ 62—68 of said ordinance, pertaining to similar subject matter, provided for the inclusion of §§ 22-26—22-32 to read as herein set out.

Charter reference—Department of aviation, app. IV, §§ 1(b), 13 et seq.

Cross reference—Departments, § 2-301 et seq.

and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other agencies that provide guidelines and funding for airport operations;

Sec. 22-27. Bureaus within department of aviation.

Sec. 22-28. Function and duties of bureau of airport planning and development; additional qualifications of director.

Sec. 22-29. Functions and duties of bureau of airport business and finance; additional qualifications of director.

Sec. 22-30. Functions and duties of bureau of airport maintenance, operations and safety; additional qualifications of the director.

Sec. 22-31. Functions and duties of bureau of airport administration; additional qualifications of director.

Sec. 22-32. Functions and duties of office of airport information services; additional qualifications of director.

Secs. 22-33—22-55. Reserved.

ARTICLE III. HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT* DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 22-56. Definitions.

Aircraft means any contrivance designed, invented or used for navigation or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance used primarily as safety equipment.

Airport means Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International and all properties located within the boundaries thereof or any other airport which may be operated by the city.

Aviation general manager means the designated manager of the airport or that official's representative.

Bus means the same as defined in section 22-201.

Central passenger terminal complex or CPTC means the landside terminal buildings and the concourse buildings, the FIS facility, the mechanical building; the aircraft parking and ramp area, the pedestrian mall; the automatic guideway transit systems (AGTS); and all related facilities, certain additions and improvements thereto and certain additional passenger terminal facilities at the airport.

City airlines or signatory airlines means all of the airlines serving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International who hold certificates from the United States Department of Transportation or its successor agency to transport passengers, mail and *Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2004-51, §§ 1,2, adopted Aug. 8, 2004 renamed art. Ill to read as herein set out. Formerly, said article was entitled Hartsfield Atlanta International.

Cross references—Naming of public facilities and streets in honor of persons, § 2-2; vending machines on city property and in city facilities, § 2-3.

Land development code reference—Airport zoning district, § 16-22.001 et seq.

State law reference—Acquisition, construction and maintenance of airports by municipalities, O.C.G.A. § 6-3-20 et seq.

property to and from the airport on a regularly scheduled basis and who have entered into an airport use agreement with the city.

Commercial operations means all operations of aircraft for commercial purposes and shall include, without limitation, the following:

Courtesy cars means the same as defined in section 22-201 (courier vehicle and courtesy vehicle).

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration or other such agency created by the federal government for the control of civil aviation.

Gross weight means the maximum allowable gross landing weight of aircraft, as determined by the FAA or other governmental agency having jurisdiction.

Host lessee means any person or any other legal entity holding a lease, sublease or any other form of rental or concession agreement on the airport property which has the capability of parking aircraft for passenger, mail or cargo loading and unloading or for the sale, servicing or repair of aircraft.

Landed weight means the total weight of all aircraft landed at the airport, based on the Federal Aviation Administration's certificated maximum gross landing weight, per type of aircraft, by the city airlines during the 12-month period immediately preceding May 1 of each year.

Landing area means all aircraft operation areas, including runways, taxiways, ramps and aprons.

Limousine means the same as defined in section 22-201.

Nonsignatory landing fee means the charge made by the city for each nonsignatory air carrier, air taxi and general aviation aircraft operation, based upon the rate determined by the procedures set out in section 22-87.

Public parking facilities means all parking facilities provided by the city for the public at or in conjunction with the airport.

Scheduled operations means all operations of aircraft by scheduled air carriers holding certificates of convenience and necessity from the United States Department of Transportation designating the city as a service point and holding a formal airport use agreement with the city authorizing use of the airport.

Security identification display area or (SIDA) means all areas of the airport except those areas open to the public and sterile area, including but not limited to, the landing field, runways, taxiways, non-licensed vehicle roads, aircraft ramps or any air operations areas, hangers, aircraft parking aprons, or any area designated by the aviation general manager or as promulgated from time to time by the TSA pursuant to TSA Part 1542 as an area wherein an airport approved badge must be worn at all times unless under an airport approved escort.

Solicitation or to solicit means to directly or indirectly, actively or passively, openly or subtly, ask, request, importune, seek or try to obtain.

Sterile area means a portion of the airport that provides passengers access to boarding aircraft and to which the access generally is controlled by TSA, or by an aircraft operator under TSA Part 1544 or a foreign air carrier under TSA Part 1546 through the screening of persons and property.

Taxicab or taxi means the same as defined in section 22-201.

Tenant or lessee means any person engaged in business on the airport under authority granted by the aviation general manager or by virtue of a contract with the city.

Transient aircraft means an aircraft not using the airport as its permanent base of operations.

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 22-57. Official name of airport.

The airport owned and operated by the city is named the 5William B. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport5 and shall be known as "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International." (Code 1977, § 12-2001; Ord. No. 2004-51, § 1, 8-20-04)

Sec. 22-58. Operation in public interest.

In the exercise and performance of its powers and duties under O.C.G.A. tit. 6, ch. 3, art. 2 (O.C.G.A. § 6-3-20 et seq.), the uniform airports law, the council recognizes and declares that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is being operated in the public interest and declares its intention to encourage and develop air transportation for the citizens of the state and in particular for the citizens of the greater Atlanta area and to that end pledges the use of the airport for public, governmental and municipal purposes. (Code 1977, § 12-2003; Ord. No. 2004-51, §§ 1, 2, 8-20-04)

Sec. 22-59. Emergency procedures.

When an emergency exists at the airport, the aviation general manager shall be empowered to take that action which, within the manager's discretion and judgment, is necessary or desirable to protect the health, welfare and safety of persons and property and to facilitate the operation of the airport. (Code 1977, § 12-3007)

Sec. 22-60. Compliance required.

Any permission granted by the city, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication or otherwise to any person to enter or to use the airport or any part thereof is conditioned upon strict compliance with this Code and the ordinances of the city. It shall be the duty and obligation of all those entering the premises of the airport to be familiar with this article. (Code 1977, § 12-3001)

Sec. 22-61. Space occupancy permit or contract.

Occupancy and use of any space or the conduct of any business, commercial enterprise or other form of revenue-producing activity on the airport shall not be permitted unless a written contract or permit for such occupancy, use or conduct of business has first been obtained from the city or, where appropriate, approved by the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-6001)

Sec. 22-62. Commercial activity.

No person shall occupy or rent space and no person shall carry on any business, commercial enterprise or other form of revenue-producing activity on the airport without first obtaining written permission from the city. (Code 1977, § 12-3002)

Sec. 22-63. Agreement or permit required for use of airport for commercial operations.

Cross reference—Businesses, ch. 30.

Sec. 22-64. Commercial advertising and display.

No person shall post, distribute or display commercial (for profit) advertisements, literature, circulars, pictures, sketches, drawings or other forms of printed or written matter without first obtaining written permission from the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-3003)

Sec. 22-65. Damage to airport property.

Damage, destruction or defacement of airport property is covered by O.C.G.A. § 16-7-24. No person shall alter, make additions to or erect any building or sign on the airport or make any excavations on the airport or willfully abandon any personal property on the airport. Any person causing or being responsible for the injury, destruction, damage or disturbance shall report such damage to the office of the aviation general manager and, upon demand by such office, shall reimburse the city for the full amount of damage. (Code 1977, § 12-3004)

Sec. 22-66. Restricted area, security identification display area.

Persons must maintain observation of the individual or escort the individual out of the secured area.

Sec. 22-67. Applicability of fire code.

The provisions of the city's fire code are adopted by reference in this article and apply to the airport. Copies of the fire code are available from the municipal clerk and the department of fire. All fueling and defueling operations must comply with all applicable FAA regulations. (Code 1977, §§ 12-3051, 12-3052)

Cross reference—Fire prevention and fire safety standards, § 78-56 et seq.

Sec. 22-68. Smoking and vaping.

Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted tobacco product including cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco.

Vapor product means any noncombustible product containing nicotine that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution or other form. The term 'vapor product' shall include any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device and any vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine in a solution or other form that is intended to be used with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device. (See OCGA §16-12-170)

Cross references—Smoking generally, § 86-31 et seq.; smoking in certain areas within city buildings and facilities, § 106-9.

Sec. 22-69. Operation of common-use airport facilities; enforcement.

The aviation general manager may establish and issue rules, procedures and regulations to govern the operation of passenger terminal building facilities, apron facilities, ramp locations and other airport facilities designated as commonuse airport facilities by the aviation general manager and may, from time to time, revise such rules, procedures and regulations. All users of common-use airport facilities shall comply with any such rules, procedures and regulations. The aviation general manager may establish and collect fines and may provide for non-pecuniary penalties for the failure of any user of commonuse airport facilities to comply with rules, procedures and regulations issued under this section. (Ord. No. 2007-24(07-O-0674), § 1, 5-14-07)

Sec. 22-70. Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2025-27 (25-O-1367), § 1, approved July 7, 2025, repealed § 22-70, which pertained to airside operating permit (AOP) and derived from Ord. No. 2009-37(09-O-1047), § 1, 7-13-09.

Sec. 22-71. Exterior mural displays on property leased from the city.

Lessees of the city at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shall be permitted to incorporate large murals on the exterior of buildings leased from the city or on buildings constructed on land leased from the city when the lease terms so provide and when such displays are, in the judgment of the aviation general manager, consistent with the marketing, public relations and operational strategies of the city and the department of aviation to ensure that the airport will maintain and improve its national and international ranking among airports.

It is the purpose of this section to permit the large buildings which are unique to the environment of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to utilize exterior mural displays to provide a rich and varied visual experience for the general public, visitors and air travelers consistent with the operation of the airport in the public's interest and the city's intention to encourage and develop air transportation for the citizens of the state and in particular for the citizens of the greater Atlanta area.

To that end, the city limits the use of exterior mural displays to the following leased areas:

In the areas listed herein above exterior mural displays may be permitted by lease(s) that meet the following criteria:

Sec. 22-72. Airport service contractor worker retention program.

Winning offeror is defined as an actual offeror who has been awarded a contract as defined in Atlanta City Code Section 2-1102.

Service contract means a city contract of the department of aviation in excess of $100,000.00, or generating any amount of revenue for the city, including but not limited to providing food, beverage, retail or lounge services for airport passengers and with a contract term of at least one year where the services to be performed are substantially similar to the service contract recently terminated or expired (as opposed to the purchase of goods or other property).

Service employee means any person employed as a service employee of a department of aviation contractor or subcontractor.

Subcontractor means any business that is not a service employee who enters into a contract with a contractor to assist the contractor in performing a service contract and who employs its own service employees.

Terminated or expired contract includes but is not limited to: (1) the completion of the service contract at the end of the contract term; (2) early termination of the service contract in whole or in part for any reason; (3) an amendment that reduces services provided under the service contract, in whole or in part, that subsequently requires the city to competitively procure for those reduced services.

Sec. 22-73. Hours of operation.

Secs. 22-74—22-80. Reserved.

Sec. 22-81. Purpose of fees and charges.

It is the purpose of the city in establishing charges, fees and tolls for the use of the airport to provide for the cost of constructing, paying debt service on maintaining and operating the airport, together with the incidental navigation facilities, and maintaining the airport in a reasonably safe condition. No part of such charges, fees and tolls shall be added to the general funds of the city. (Code 1977, § 12-2005)

Sec. 22-82. Payment of charges.

Any user of the airport or any part thereof operating under written permission shall pay all charges and fees under the terms thereof. Any user operating without written permission shall pay all reasonable charges upon demand. (Code 1977, § 12-3008)

Sec. 22-83. Waiver of certain technical code permit fees.

No contractor, subcontractor, tenant, subtenant or any other person shall be required to pay the fees specified for permits or inspections under the provisions of any plumbing ordinance or code; any electrical ordinance or code; any heating, ventilating or air conditioning ordinance or code; any sanitary or sewer ordinance or code; or any other similar code or ordinance which may be in force and effect in the city when the work requiring such permits and inspections:

Sec. 22-84. Transient aircraft servicing fees.

All charges and fees due the city for service performed to or for transient aircraft at the airport or for damages caused by such aircraft at the airport shall be paid before such aircraft shall be cleared for departure from the airport, unless prior satisfactory credit arrangements have been made with the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-6002)

Sec. 22-85. Aircraft and equipment parking fees.

Sec. 22-86. Motor vehicle impound charges.

If impound action is necessary for any motor vehicle at the airport, the following charges shall be assessed:

Sec. 22-87. Landing fees.

Editor’s note—Section 2 of Ord. No. 2003-91, adopted Sept. 23, 2003, states: That the above increase in the non-signatory landing fee [subsection (b)] shall be effective on the 31st day after the date on which the Mayor of the City of Atlanta approves this ordinance, Sept. 23, 2003].

Sec. 22-88. Security services fees.

The aviation general manager shall be authorized to assess fees for the issuance of security badges, badge renewals and any other security services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A fee schedule shall be approved by the aviation general manager at least 30 days prior to its implementation. (Ord. No. 06-01, § 1, 1-24-06)

Sec. 22-89. Fees and charges for commonuse airport facilities.

The aviation general manager may establish and collect reasonable fees and charges for the use of common-use airport facilities and may, from time to time, revise such fees and charges. All users of common-use airport facilities shall be required to pay such fees and charges as provided in section 22-82. (Ord. No. 2007-24(07-O-0674), § 2, 5-14-07)

Subdivision I. General Provisions

Sec. 22-90. Live fire training center fees.

The aviation general manager shall be authorized to assess fees for any aircraft rescue and firefighting training or instruction provided at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's live fire training facility. A fee schedule shall be approved by the aviation general manager at least 30 days prior to its implementation. (Ord. No. 2015-29(15-O-1261), § 1, 6-24-15)

Secs. 22-91—22-100. Reserved.

Sec. 22-101. Lost and found articles; disposal of unclaimed articles.

Any person finding lost articles in any area of the airport shall promptly deposit them at the office of the aviation general manager or with any city police officer on duty. Articles with an estimated value of $500.00 or more which are unclaimed within 60 days shall be disposed of to the highest bidder at public sale. Articles with an estimated value of less than $500.00 which are unclaimed within 60 days shall be disposed of on the open market and without the acceptance of bids. The estimated value of any personal property to be sold shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the mayor or the designee of the mayor. Nothing in this section will be construed to deny the right of airport tenants to maintain lost and found services for property of passengers. (Code 1977, § 12-3031)

Sec. 22-102. Accident reports required.

All persons involved in any accident at the airport, whether personal, aircraft or automotive, shall make a full report to the nearest official of the airport as soon after the accident as possible. (Code 1977, § 12-3032)

Sec. 22-103. Obedience to signs, fences and barricades.

The public shall observe and obey all posted signs, fences and barricades prohibiting entry upon aircraft operations areas (AOAs) of the airport or governing the activities and demeanor of the public while on the airport. (Code 1977, § 12-3021)

Sec. 22-104. Sanitation.

No person shall keep uncovered trash containers in any area of the airport. No vehicle used for hauling trash, dirt or any other materials shall be operated on the airport unless such vehicle is constructed to prevent the contents thereof from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom. Areas to be used for trash or garbage containers shall be designated by the aviation general manager, and no other areas shall be used. Such areas shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. (Code 1977, § 12-3038)

Sec. 22-105. Disorderly conduct; intoxication.

State law references—Disorderly conduct, O.C.G.A. § 16 11-39; public drunkenness, O.C.G.A. § 16-11-41.

Sec. 22-106. Garbage disposal; use of comfort stations; food or beverages in transportation mall; expectorating.

No person shall dispose of garbage, paper or refuse or other material on the airport property except in receptacles provided for that purpose or use a comfort station other than in a clean and sanitary manner or eat food nor drink beverages in the transportation mall or expectorate on the floors, walls or other surfaces of the CPTC. (Code 1977, § 12-3024)

Cross reference—Solid waste, ch. 130. State law reference—Littering generally, O.C.G.A. § 16 7-40 et seq.

Sec. 22-107. Model aircraft and similar contrivances.

No person shall operate or release any model aircraft, rocket, kite, balloon, parachute or other similar contrivance at or upon the airport without the prior written approval of the aviation general manager. This section shall not extend to the airport weather station when such activity is a regular operational function on its part. (Code 1977, § 12-3026)

Sec. 22-108. Pets.

No person shall enter the terminal complex at the airport with any pet except the following:

Cross reference—Animals, ch. 18.

Sec. 22-109. Livestock.

Except as provided in section 22-108 and except for livestock that are to be or have been transported by air and are properly confined for air travel, no person shall permit livestock or any other animal under such person's control or custody to enter the airport. Any such livestock or animal on the airport will be removed or otherwise disposed of by the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-3028)

Cross reference—Animals, ch. 18.

Sec. 22-110 Dangerous weapons prohibited.

Sec. 22-111. Travel on designated roads and rights-of-way.

No person shall travel upon the airport other than on roads, walks or other rights-of-way provided for such specific purpose. Persons authorized access to the rampways may cross the rampways only at those points so marked as crosswalks and at no other point. (Code 1977, § 12-3030)

Sec. 22-112. Tampering or interference with aircraft.

No person shall tamper or interfere with any aircraft at the airport or put in motion the engine of such aircraft or use any aircraft, aircraft parts, instruments or tools without permission of the owner or by specific instructions of the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-3034)

Sec. 22-113. Throwing paper, cigarettes and other refuse.

No person shall throw paper, cigars or cigarettes, bottles or other material from the windows or roofs of any building or structure on the airport. (Code 1977, § 12-3035)

State law reference—Littering generally, O.C.G.A. § 16 7-40 et seq.

Sec. 22-114. Picketing, marching, demonstrations and handbilling.

Aviation general manager means the designated manager of the airport or that official's representative.

Demonstration includes but is not limited to picketing, sit-ins, protest marches, speeches and acts ordinarily associated with demonstrating, such as parading, singing and display of placards.

Picket includes any person who induces, informs or attempts to induce or inform anyone not to enter the airport or patronize a tenant therein or to observe the premises in question so as to ascertain who enters or patronizes the premises or who by any means follows employees or patrons of the airport so as either to observe them or attempt to persuade them to cease entering or patronizing the airport or tenants therein.

Picketing includes the stationing or posting of one's person or of others to induce or inform anyone not to enter the airport or patronize a tenant therein or to observe the premises so as to ascertain who enters or patronizes the premises or to follow employees or patrons of the airport or tenants therein to observe them or attempt to persuade them to cease entering or patronizing the picketed premises. This section also applies to informational picketing conducted inside or outside the terminal buildings and concourses and handbilling conducted outside the terminal buildings and concourses.

Sec. 22-115. [Loitering prohibited.]

Sec. 22-116. Rules and regulations governing skycap services.

Sec. 22-117. Definitions.

For purposes of this article the following definitions will apply:

Airport will mean the William B. HartsfieldJackson International Airport which is owned and operated by the City of Atlanta.

Company will mean any corporation, partnership or other legal entity that employs skycaps to provide skycap services at the airport.

Skycap will mean any person who is employed by an airline or another company to assist passengers in transporting their baggage:

Skycap services will mean the services described in this section. (Ord. No. 1996-31, § 2, 6-10-96; Ord. No. 200451, §§ 1, 2, 8-20-04)

Sec. 22-118. Revocation or suspension of permits.

Sec. 22-119. Personal transportation devices.

Airport property shall include the airport terminals, concourses, air operations area (as defined in section 22-191), ramps and parking areas.

Authorized employees shall include City of Atlanta/Department of Aviation employees, employees of the Atlanta Police Department, employees of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, employees of other local, state or federal law enforcement or public safety agencies or departments, employees of airlines, concessionaires, tenants, contractors and vendors approved by the Department of Aviation.

" " Personal transportation devices ( PTDs ) shall include, but are not limited to bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, skateboards, roller skates (including retractable roller shoes), rollerblades, recreational scooters, motorized or electric carts, Segways, hoverboards or any similar devices. The definition of PTDs shall not include any mobility aids or mobility devices used by individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12102. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any individual with a disability from operating a mobility aid or mobility device.

Secs. 22-120—22-125. Reserved.

Subdivision II. Tenants and Lessees

Sec. 22-126. Use of equipment and facilities.

All shops, garages, equipment and facilities at the airport are expressly for the conduct of the tenant's or lessee's business and operations. No person other than employees of the tenant or lessee shall use these facilities or loiter around such premises without individual and specific permission of the tenant or lessee. (Code 1977, § 12-3037)

Sec. 22-127. Duty of airline and fixed base operators for safety of premises.

It shall be the sole responsibility of the airline operators and fixed base operators at the airport to see that, on the premises under their control, all gate chains and other public safeguards are continuously and conscientiously used in a manner to protect all persons. (Code 1977, § 12-3036)

Sec. 22-128. Cleanliness of floors.

All tenants and lessees on the airport shall keep the floors of the hangars, hangar areas, terminal apron and ramp areas leased by them, respectively, or used in their operations clean and clear of oil, grease and other materials or stains. (Code 1977, § 12-3039)

Sec. 22-129. Storage of hazardous material and equipment.

No tenant or lessee on the airport shall store or stack material or equipment in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to personnel or property. (Code 1977, § 12-3040)

Sec. 22-130. Parking and storing ramp equipment.

All ramp equipment at the airport shall be parked and kept in a neat and orderly manner. No receptacle, chest, case or housing shall remain on the apron or ramp area which does not fit in with the general architectural and cleanliness standards of the installation. Final approval on these items rests with the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-3041)

Sec. 22-131. Maintenance of leased property.

All tenants and lessees at the airport shall maintain their leased properties in a condition as to repair, cleanliness and general maintenance in a manner agreeable to the aviation general manager or in accordance with their individual lease agreements. (Code 1977, § 12-3042)

Sec. 22-132. Structural or decorative changes.

Sec. 22-133. Responsibility for damages.

Tenants and lessees at the airport shall be fully responsible for all damages to buildings, equipment, real property and appurtenance in ownership or custody of the airport caused by negligence, abuse or carelessness on the part of their employees, agents, customers, visitors, suppliers or persons with whom they may do business. (Code 1977, § 12-3044)

Sec. 22-134. Delivery of goods or materials.

No person shall make or cause to be made deliveries of goods, materials or merchandise to any premises within any airport passenger terminal building by way of routes which traverse public circulation areas of such building without specific written authorization from the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-3046)

Sec. 22-135. Removal of leasehold improvements and equipment.

Approval may be granted for a tenant at the airport to remove leasehold improvements or equipment financed by the city only under all of the following conditions:

Sec. 22-136. Use of non-compostable single-use serviceware prohibited.

Sec. 22-146. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Area means any one of those areas which are numbered and circumscribed in red on the floor plan of the airport terminal building, which appears on a two-page diagram thereof, marked exhibit A, fully incorporated in this section by reference and on file in the office of the municipal clerk and the bureau of airport operations and safety. (Code 1977, § 12-3064)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

*Cross references—Businesses, ch. 30; charitable solicitations, ch. 42.

by the city or to solicit funds in the exercise of constitutional freedoms shall be permitted to do so in accordance with this article. The sale of literature shall be permitted only through airport newsstands or other appropriate concessions as determined by aviation general manager operating by virtue of a contract with the city or a contract with a city contractor. The city further prohibits the solicitation of funds which calls for the immediate exchange of such funds on the premises of the airport, except in designated locations. (Code 1977, § 12-3061)

Sec. 22-147. Scope.

Any person or organization desiring to distribute literature free of charge at any airport owned Secs. 22-137—22-145. Reserved.

FUNDS*

Sec. 22-148. Violations.

Any violation of this division shall constitute an offense for the purposes of section 1-8. (Code 1977, § 12-3080)

Sec. 22-149. Registration required.

Any person desiring to distribute literature or solicit funds at assigned locations on the premises of the airport shall first register with the aviation general manager by completing a registration form setting forth the following:

Sec. 22-150. Issuance of identification card.

Sec. 22-151. Restricted areas.

Sec. 22-152. Number of persons involved.

Sec. 22-153. Prohibited activities.

The distribution of literature and solicitation of funds referred to in this division shall be conducted strictly in conformity with the terms and conditions of this division. In conducting such activities, no person shall:

Sec. 22-154. Revocation or suspension of registration.

Secs. 22-155—22-165. Reserved.

Sec. 22-166. General rules.

Sec. 22-167. Air traffic rules.

The aviation general manager shall have the right to deny the use of the airport to any aircraft or pilot violating city or federal regulations, whether at the airport or elsewhere.

Sec. 22-168. Taxiing and ground rules.

Sec. 22-169. Helicopter operations.

Secs. 22-170—22-180. Reserved.

DIVISION 6. MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC*

Sec. 22-181. Operator's license required; operation under influence of alcohol or drugs; access to restricted areas; markings of vehicles used for servicing aircraft.

including the requirements for automobile insurance coverage as set forth in paragraph (b) above, covering both vehicles. Any operator of such escort vehicle shall remain with the vehicle being escorted at all times and must assume all responsibility and liability for the actions of such vehicle and its operator. (Code 1977, § 12-5001; Ord. No. 1998-73, §§ 1, 2, 10-27-98; Ord. No. 1999-31, § 1, 3-5-99)

State law reference—Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391.

Sec. 22-182. General traffic rules.

Sec. 22-183. Accident procedure.

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident on the airport which results in injury or death to any person or damage to any property shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident, render such assistance as may be needed and give name, address, operator's license, registration number and the name and address of such driver's insurance company to any person or party to the accident or any police officer requesting such information. Any damage to city property shall be reported immediately to the city police. (Code 1977, § 12-5003)

Sec. 22-184. Speed limits.

The speed at which motor vehicles may be driven on the streets and other vehicular traffic areas on the airport, including parking areas, shall be 25 miles per hour, unless otherwise indicated on signs posted and maintained by authority of the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-5004)

Sec. 22-185. Designated one-way drives.

Vehicular traffic on the entrance and exit drives serving the airport terminal complex shall be one-way and shall be so designated by signs posted and maintained by authority of the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-5005)

Sec. 22-186. Public parking.

Sec. 22-187. Impound procedures generally.

Sec. 22-188. Impound procedures for parking lots.

Sec. 22-189. Authorization to move vehicles.

City police officers may remove or cause to be removed from any restricted or reserved areas, any roadway or right-of-way or any other area on the airport any vehicle which is disabled, abandoned or illegally or improperly parked or which creates an operational problem. Any such vehicle may be removed or caused to be removed by the police to the official vehicle impound area designated by the aviation general manager. Any such vehicle may be released or disposed of in accordance with sections 22-187 and 22-188. (Code 1977, § 12-5009)

Sec. 22-190. Delivery vehicles using curbsides of terminal.

Use of the curbsides of the passenger terminal buildings on the airport by delivery vehicles of all kinds is prohibited without special authorization from the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-5010)

Sec. 22-191 Issuance of notices of violation and fines for the unsafe or improper operation of motor vehicles and for the implementation of safety regulations at the airport.

£ £ (1) Air operations area ( AOA ) consists of all restricted ground areas of the airport, including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, vehicle roadways and parking areas.

£ £ (3) Non-licensed vehicle roadway ( NLVR ) consists of the designated roadways available for vehicular traffic within the AOA.

£ £ (5) Safety management systems ( SMS ) means the formal, top-down, organizationwide approach to managing safety risk and assuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. It includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies for the management of safety risk.

£ £ (6) Security identification display area ( SIDA ) means- the term "SIDA" has the same meaning given to that term in section 22-56.

Violation Class I Class II Class III First Offense $500 $750 $1,000 Second Offense $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 Third Offense $1,500 $2,250 $3,000 Fourth Offense $3,000 $4,500 $6,000 All Companies offense after the third offense in a calendar year will be double the fine of the third offense not to exceed $6,000.00 per calendar year.

A violator seeking a SIDA badge without driving privileges during a suspension must submit a completed badge application signed by the authorized signatory to the department of aviation's security division badge office and meet any and all eligibility requirements for badge issuance as established by the security division.

The SMS manager, or his or her designee, shall review the defenses and/or challenges presented by the violator or the employer and uphold, dismiss, or modify the NOV. A written notification ("SMS decision") shall be delivered to the company's last known address or last known e-mail address on file with the airport security office.

(3.1) All appeals must be submitted to the aviation general manager or his or her designee in writing within 24 hours of receipt of the SMS decision by one of the following methods:

(3.2) The aviation general manager or his or her designee will issue a final ruling on the matter and will notify the violator and the violator's employer of the ruling. Such notices shall be delivered to the company's last known address or last known e-mail address on file with the airport security office.

Sec. 22-192. Reflective safety wear standards.

All employees, contractors, vendors, tenants, and visitors must wear reflective safety wear at all times in the performance of their assigned duties. This provision applies to the air operations area, movement area, non-movement area and security identification display area of the airport as referenced in section 22-191.

Definition. Reflective safety wear: Any clothing accepted as appropriate warning vests or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflectorized or high-visibility material that meets the requirement of American National Standards Institute 107.

Violation and sanction system.

Secs. 22-193—22-200. Reserved.

DIVISION 7. GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES* Subdivision I. General Provisions

Sec. 22-201. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Bus means any vehicle with a designed seating capacity of not less than 23 passengers.

Car rental means any transaction in which a vehicle is made available to a person for any length of time from a fleet of vehicles maintained for such purpose and for which title to such vehicle remains in the rental or leasing company and in which no particular vehicle is reserved for the use of the renter.

Contracted taxi service means prior arrangements for taxi service from a particular taxicab company or driver by or on behalf of a business, firm or other organization for its officers, employees, agents or customers.

Consolidated rental car facility (CONRAC) means the facility to be designed and operated as a single, consolidated facility for the operation of all off-airport rental car companies and onairport rental car companies at the airport. All customers utilizing the services of a car rental company shall be transported between the central *Cross reference—Vehicles for hire, ch. 162.

passenger terminal complex and the CONRAC Facility by the use of a common transportation system.

Courier vehicle means any motorized vehicle used to transport small packages, luggage or similar items to and from the airport, provided that such vehicle shall not have an overall length greater than 20 feet and shall be clearly marked in permanent lettering as to the name of the firm holding the permit to operate the vehicle.

Courtesy vehicle means any motorized vehicle used to transport persons to and from the airport without a direct fee being paid by the persons transported for the service so rendered. The overall length of a courtesy vehicle shall not be greater than 20 feet, and each vehicle shall clearly display in permanent lettering the name of the hotel, parking lot, car rental firm or other establishment for which the service is being rendered, except that limousines as defined in this section shall not be required to display permanent lettering.

Cruising means driving around the airport terminal roadways with the apparent purpose of soliciting patrons.

Customer facility charge (CFC) means a charge imposed on each airport car rental transaction, which shall be a fixed uniform amount applied to each car rental transaction day of each customer's car rental contract and shall be added to the amount collected from the customer by every off-airport rental car company and on-airport rental car company.

Driver means any driver for any permit holder as provided in this division. The definition of driver includes taxicab drivers, limousine drivers, sedan drivers and rideshare drivers.

Ground transportation vehicle for-hire company permit means the permit of a person, association, corporation or other organization to engage in the business of operating taxicab services, limousine services, or rideshare services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Limousine means any motor vehicle that meets the manufacturer's specifications for a luxury limousine with a designed seating capacity for no more than nine passengers with a minimum of five seats located behind the operator of the vehicle and which does not have a door at the rear of the vehicle designed to allow passenger entry or exit. No vehicle shall be permitted to be operated both as a taxicab and a limousine.

Local airport taxicab means a taxicab which is authorized by permit to pick up passengers by prior arrangement at a location designated by the aviation general manager and to carry passengers to local destinations not more than five miles from the airport terminal complex, which destinations are within the corporate limits of College Park, Hapeville, East Point, Forest Park, Riverdale or within Unincorporated South Fulton County and North Clayton County.

Metro area means the area within the counties of Fulton, Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett and Cobb.

Minibus means any vehicle with a designed seating capacity of not less than 16 and not more than 22 passengers.

Non-metro area means all areas outside the area of the five counties named in the definition of the term "metro area."

On-airport rental car company means a commercial business entity that is engaged in the rental of passenger motor vehicles to customers at the airport, having rental transaction facilities at the airport, including, but not limited to, rental counters, vehicle storage areas and kiosks and having a concession contract, or lease with the city for the use of facilities on the airport.

Off-airport rental car company means a commercial business entity that is engaged in the rental of passenger motor vehicles to customers at the airport but does not have transaction facilities at the airport and does not have a concession contract or lease with the city for the use of facilities on the Airport.

Prearranged taxi service means prior arrangements for taxi service from a particular taxicab company or driver by or on behalf of an individual.

Rideshare driver means an individual who uses his or her personal passenger car, to provide transportation for passengers arranged through a rideshare service. This includes transportation network company drivers, or individuals who use or permit to be used their personal vehicle to provide transportation network company services. Such drivers need not be employees of a transportation network company.

Rideshare service means any person or entity that uses a digital network or Internet network to connect passengers to ride share drivers for the purpose of prearranged transportation for hire or for donation. This includes transportation network companies, or corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, or other entities that use a digital network or other means to connect customers to transportation network company drivers for the purposes of providing transportation for compensation including, but not limited to, payment, donation, or other item of value. The term shall not include emergency or nonemergency medical transports, and shall not include any corporate sponsored vanpool, which means a rideshare program sponsored by an employer in which the employer pays all or some of the costs associated with the transportation of its employees to a single work reporting location and all the vehicles used in the program have a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 10,000 pounds and are designed to carry not more than 15 passengers including the driver; or exempt rideshare which means:

Sedan means any sedan-type vehicle which has a seating capacity of not more than five passengers and the driver and which is classified as a luxury sedan by the IRS for tax and depreciation purposes and which renders service to the public not over fixed route on basis of telephone or written contract.

Shuttle service vehicle means any bus, van or minibus used to transport persons to and from the airport under the provisions of a contract or permit between the company providing the shuttle service and the city.

Taxi starter means the person authorized by the aviation general manager to assist taxi patrons in securing a taxicab in the taxi loading zone at the airport.

Taxicab or taxi means any automobile that transports passengers; uses a taximeter; and is authorized to provide taxicab services pursuant to chapter 162, article II of this Code.

Taxicab company means a person, association, corporation or other organization operating or intending to engage in the business of operating a taxicab or taxi.

Taximeter means an instrument or device attached to a vehicle and designed to measure mechanically or electronically the distance traveled by such vehicle, to record the times the vehicle travels or is in waiting and to indicate the fare to be charged.

Van means any vehicle with a designed seating capacity of not less than seven and not more than 15 passengers.

Vehicle leasing means any transaction in which a vehicle is made available to a person for a period of at least one year under a lease agreement which gives title to such person or to such person's employer for the duration of such lease agreement and in which a particular vehicle is reserved at all times during the term of such lease agreement for the use of the lessee and no others. (Code 1977, § 12-5021; Ord. No. 1995-38, § 8, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 2004-92, § 1, 12-10-04; Ord. No. 2016-32(16-0-1468), § 1, 9-28-16; Ord. No. 2017-27(17-0-1221), § 1, 5-15-17)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 22-202. Fees.

Downtown:.......................... $16.50.
Midtown:...................................... $18.50.
Buckhead:..................................... $30.00.

The aviation general manager may revise the maximum trip fees by issuing a written notice to permit holders at least 30 days prior to implementation. The geographical boundaries of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead shall be set forth in the permits issued pursuant to this section.

Sec. 22-202.1. Vehicle for hire fees; ground transportation vehicle forhire company permits required.

Sec. 22-203. Permits required; administrative penalties, revocation, suspension or non-renewal of permits.

Sec. 22-204. Unlawful conduct; impoundment of vehicle for violation of permit.

See. 22-205. Car rentals.

Every person engaged in a car rental business who desires to serve passengers or other patrons at or from the airport shall comply with the following, in addition to any other applicable sections of this Code:

Consolidated rental car facility (CONRAC). The aviation general manager shall designate a consolidated rental car facility at the airport. The CONRAC facility shall be designed and operated as a single, consolidated location for all off-airport and on-airport rental car company operations. All customers using the services of all on-airport and off-airport rental car companies will be transported between the central passenger terminal complex and the CONRAC facility by the use of a common transportation system. This designation becomes effective when the CONRAC facility begins operations, as determined by the aviation general manager. The aviation general manager shall likewise designate successor and substitute facilities. After a designation becomes effective:

Customer facility charge. A resolution by the city council shall establish, and periodically adjust as needed, a daily customer facility charge to be added to each off-airport and on-airport rental car company's customer's car rental contract.

Secs. 22-206—22-220. Reserved.

Subdivision II. Courtesy Vehicles

Sec. 22-221. Conditions for use of vehicles with permits.

The aviation general manager is authorized to designate an area at the airport for the exclusive use of courtesy vehicles. Use of the area shall be subject to the following conditions:

Sec. 22-222. Conditions for use of vehicles without permits.

With respect to the operation of courtesy vehicles at the airport without permits issued in accordance with section 22-221, the following shall apply:

Secs. 22-223—22-235. Reserved.

Subdivision III. Taxicabs Generally

Sec. 22-236. Conditions for use at airport.

All ground transportation vehicle for hire permit holders operating taxicabs at the airport shall comply with the following, in addition to other applicable sections of this Code:

Sec. 22-237. Contracted and prearranged service.

See. 22-238. Unlawful conduct of driver.

Sec. 22-239. Inspections, generally.

Sec. 22-240. Taximeters.

Basic distance rate means the maximum charge for distance for all intervals except the initial interval.

Basic time rate means the maximum charge for time for all intervals except the initial interval.

Cleared means a taximeter is inoperative with respect to all fare indication, when no indication of fare or extras is shown and when all parts are in those positions in which they are designed to be when the vehicle on which the taximeter is installed is not engaged by a passenger.

Extras means charges to be paid by a passenger in addition to the fare, including any charge for the transportation of baggage.

Face means that side of a taximeter upon which passenger charges are indicated.

Fare means that portion of the charge for the hire of a taxicab that is automatically calculated by a taximeter through the operation of the distance or time mechanism. Any fares shall be the maximum fare which may be charged, but which shall not prohibit lower amounts being charged.

Fifth wheel test means a distance test similar to a road test except that the distance traveled by the vehicle under test is determined by a mechanism known as a "fifth wheel" that is attached to the vehicle and that independently measures and indicates the distance.

Flag means a plate at the end of the lever arm or similar part by which the operating condition of a taximeter is controlled.

Hired means a taximeter that is operative with respect to all applicable indications of fare or extras. The indications of fare include time and distance where applicable unless qualified by another indication of the term "time not recording" or an equivalent expression.

Initial distance of time interval means the interval corresponding to the initial money drop.

Money drop means an increment of fare indication. The initial money drop is the first increment of fare indication following activation of the taximeter.

Multiple-tariff taximeter means one that may be set to calculate fares at any one of two or more rates.

Road test means a distance test, over a measured course, of a complete taximeter assembly when installed on a vehicle, the mechanism being actuated as a result of vehicle travel.

Rolling circumference means the straight line distance traveled per revolution of the wheel that actuates the taximeter. If more than one wheel actuates the taximeter, the rolling circumference is the average distance traveled per revolution of the wheels.

Simulated road test means a distance test during which the taximeter may be actuated by some means other than road travel. The distance traveled is either measured by a properly calibrated roller device or computed from rolling circumference and wheel-turn data.

Single-tariff taximeter means one that calculates fares at a single rate only.

Subsequent distance or time intervals means the intervals corresponding to money drops following the initial money drop.

Taximeter means a device that automatically calculates, at a predetermined rate, and indicates the fares based upon distance, time and mileage.

2.

Single-tariff taximeter.

Whenever a single-tariff taximeter is set so as to register charges, the indication "registering," "hired" or an equivalent expression shall be shown.

3.

Multiple-tariff taximeter.

Whenever a multiple-tariff taximeter is set so as to register charges, the basis for the particular tariff for which it is set shall be shown.

Sec. 22-241. Taxicab comfort.

Sec. 22-242. Taxicab minimum customer service requirements.

Sec. 22-243. Ground transportation vehicle for-hire company permit requirements for taxicab companies; application.

Sec. 22-244. Criteria for maintaining permit.

In order to maintain a ground transportation vehicle for-hire company permit issued under this division, the taxicab company must:

Sec. 22-245. Report of changes, renewal, transferability.

Sec. 22-246. Administrative penalties.

Sec. 22-247—22-250. Reserved.

Subdivision IV. Local Airport Taxicabs

Sec. 22-251. Permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person operating a local airport taxicab to pick up a passenger for hire upon the premises of the airport without first having obtained a permit authorizing such from the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-5042)

Sec. 22-252. Issuance of permit.

The aviation general manager is authorized to issue a local airport taxicab driver's permit upon the following conditions:

Sec. 22-253. Area of operation authorized by permit.

Notwithstanding any other section of this Code, a local airport taxicab permit shall authorize a taxicab driver only to respond to calls from passengers located on the premises of the airport by coming onto the premises to pick up such passengers and by carrying them to their respective destinations; provided, however, that such local airport taxicab permit shall not authorize any taxicab driver to pick up any passenger on the airport premises whose ultimate destination is located:

Sec. 22-254. Airport pickup location.

The aviation general manager shall provide at least one pickup point, to be located at a place to be determined in the aviation general manager's discretion at the airport terminal complex, which pickup point shall be used for picking up passengers by taxicab drivers operating under authority of the local airport taxicab permit. It shall be unlawful for any taxicab driver holding a local airport taxicab permit to pick up passengers at any location at the airport terminal complex other than the pickup point designated for such purpose by the aviation general manager. (Code 1977, § 12-5045)

Secs. 22-255—22-265. Reserved.

Subdivision V Charter Services

Sec. 22-266. Permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person operating vehicles available for charter to pick up a passenger or upon the premises of the airport without first obtaining a permit from the aviation general manager and without paying the fees established for such permit. (Code 1977, § 12-5051)

Sec. 22-267. Conditions for issuance of permits.

A permit may be issued by the aviation general manager to a firm operating vans, minibuses or buses for charter at the airport upon the following conditions:

Secs. 22-268—22-280. Reserved.

Subdivision VI. Buses, Minibuses and Vans

Sec. 22-281. Metro area scheduled services.

Sec. 22-282. Non-metro area scheduled service.

Sec. 22-283. Airport shuttle service.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate vans, minibuses or buses in such a way as to transport a passenger to and from the premises of the airport to points within the corporate limits of the city and the metro area in such a way as to charge the passenger a direct fee for the service so rendered without first having a written contract or permit with the city. (Code 1977, § 12-5065; Ord. No. 2017-27(17-0 1221), § 4, 5-15-17)

Sec. 22-284. Metro area commercial van/ minibus services.

Commercial service includes operation as a common or contract carrier transporting passengers.

Commercial van service, commercial van/ minibus service, metro area van /minibus service and commercial van/minibus operators include without limitation all common or contract carriers of passengers, other than charter service operators holding permits under section 22-267 and scheduled service operators holding permits under section 22-281(b), but shall not include any person providing service to and from points within the corporate limits of the city pursuant to a contract with the city.

See. 22-285. Operation procedures.

Secs. 22-286—22-300. Reserved.

Subdivision VIL Limousine Service

Sec. 22-301. Permit.

Sec. 22-302. Operating conditions.

When loading patrons on the terminal curbside, drivers shall obey the posted parking regulations. Commercial limousines shall be prohibited from using the area controlled by parking meters on the terminal curbsides. Failure to comply with this subsection shall subject limousine drivers to fines or other penalties established by law.

Secs. 22-303—22-315. Reserved.

Subdivision VIII. Courier Vehicles

Sec. 22-316. Operating conditions for vehicles with permits.

The aviation general manager is authorized to designate an area of the airport for the use of courier vehicles. Use of the area shall be subject to the following conditions:

Sec. 22-317. Operating procedures for vehicles without permits.

With respect to the operation of courier vehicles without permits issued in accordance with section 22-316, the following will apply:

Secs. 22-318—22-329. Reserved.

Subdivision IX. Rideshare Services See. 22-330. Conditions for use at airport.

All ground transportation vehicle for hire permit holders operating rideshare vehicles at the airport shall comply with the following, in addition to other applicable sections of this Code:

Sec. 22-331. Inspections, generally.

Sec. 22-332. Rideshare minimum customer service requirements.

Sec. 22-333. Ground transportation vehicle for-hire company permit requirements for rideshare companies; application.

Sec. 22-334. Criteria for maintaining permit.

In order to maintain a ground transportation vehicle for-hire company permit issued under this division, the rideshare company must:

Sec. 22-335. Report of changes, renewal, transferability.

Sec. 22-336. Administrative penalties.

Chapters 23—29 RESERVED Chapter 30 BUSINESSES* Article I. In General Sec. 30-1.

Identification of coin-operated vending machines or amusement devices.

Sec. 30-2.

Endless chain business.

Secs. 30-3—30-25. Reserved.

Article II. Police Power Licenses and Permits Generally Sec. 30-26. License review board. Sec. 30-27. Subpoena; authority of license review board. Sec. 30-28. Fees. Sec. 30-29. Issuance contingent upon applicant's criminal record. Sec. 30-30. Effect of denial or revocation. Sec. 30-31. Notice to police of security measures and emergency contacts. Sec. 30-32. Material misrepresentations regarding ownership or use of business enterprises. Sec. 30-33. Renewal contingent on compliance with article iii of this chapter. Sec. 30-34. Authorized designee. Secs. 30-35—30-50. Reserved.

Article III. Occupation Tax Sec. 30-51. Sec. 30-52. Sec. 30-53. Sec. 30-54. Sec. 30-55. Sec. 30-56. Sec. 30-57. Sec. 30-58.

Sec. 30-59. Sec. 30-60. Sec. 30-61. Sec. 30-62. Sec. 30-63. Sec. 30-64. Sec. 30-65.

Sec. 30-66.

Division 1. Generally Definitions. Levy. Purpose and scope of tax. Administration. Violations. Effect of article upon previous ordinance. Duties of chief financial officer. Authority of chief financial officer to make rules and regulations. Compliance investigators. Exceptions to article. Determination of amount. Administrative fee amounts; tax rate structure. Professional occupation tax. Separate businesses. Occupation tax certificate required; renewal; transacting business when registration delinquent. Duration of occupation tax certificate.

*Cross references—Vending machines on city property and in city facilities, § 2-3; advertising, ch. 6; dealers and manufacturers of alcoholic beverages, § 10-31 et seq.; amusements and entertainments, ch. 14; use of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for commercial operations generally, § 22-63; distribution of literature and solicitation of funds at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, § 22-146 et seq.; cable communications, ch. 34; consumer protection, ch. 58; motor vehicle repairs, § 58-36 et seq.; close out and similar sales, § 58-61 et seq.; alarm systems, § 70-26 et seq.; indoor air, § 86-31 et seq.; sale of goods, articles or services in parks, § 110-62; secondhand goods, ch. 122; obstructing sidewalks by display or sale of goods, § 138-45; taxation, ch. 146; urban enterprise zones, § 146-51 et seq.; vehicles for hire, ch. 162.

Land development code reference—Commercial, institutional and industrial building maintenance code, § 8-2079 et seq. State law references—Constitutional grant of home rule powers, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II; statutory grant of home rule powers, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-1 et seq.; professions and businesses, O.C.G.A. § 43-1-1 et seq.

Supp. No. 104 Sec. 30-67. Nonprofit entities. Sec. 30-68. Dominant line of business. Sec. 30-69. Penalties for failure to obtain occupation tax certificate, failure to make timely payment; interest upon unpaid taxes. Sec. 30-70. Reserved. Sec. 30-71. Payment of tax; effect of transacting business when tax delinquent. Sec. 30-72. Casual and isolated activity. Sec. 30-73. Refunds. Sec. 30-74. Change of address. Sec. 30-75. Returns confidential. Sec. 30-76. Certificate to be available for inspection. Sec. 30-77. Paying tax of business with no location in state. Sec. 30-78. Number of businesses considered to be operating in city. Sec. 30-79. Practitioners exclusively practicing for a government. Sec. 30-80. Allocation of gross receipts of business with multiple intrastate or interstate locations. Sec. 30-81. Tax inapplicable where prohibited by law or provided for pursuant to other existing law. Sec. 30-82. Taxes levied on businesses that commence operations after january 1 each year. Sec. 30-83. Overpayment or underpayment of tax. Sec. 30-84. Public hearing before tax increase. Sec. 30-85. Copy of latest state tax return or other appropriate documenta-tion of gross receipts required for occupation tax certificate; locations and records open to inspection; record retention requirements. Sec. 30-86. Appeal of decisions of the chief financial officer; claims for refunds. Secs. 30-87—30-89. Reserved.

Division 1A. Attorneys Sec. 30-90. Effective date; repeal of prior levy; levy; [Sec. 30-91. Reserved.] Sec. 30-92. Attorneys not required to register. Sec. 30-93. Calculation of amount of tax. Sec. 30-94. Date when taxes are due; date when taxes become delinquent;

amount of interest and penalties. Sec. 30-95. Option of the chief financial officer to send bills. Sec. 30-96. Tax execution imposed for failure to pay the occupation tax Sec. 30-97. Payment of city funds to attorneys or law firms employing attorneys not in compliance with the requirements of this division is not authorized; occupation tax payments to be considered in employment of attorneys by the city. Sec. 30-98. Appeals and refund claims. Secs. 30-99, 30-100. Reserved.

Division 2. Reserved Secs. 30-101—30-199. Reserved.

Division 3. Reserved Secs. 30-200—30-299. Reserved.

Division 4. Program for Tax Exemptions for New and Emerging Technology Businesses Sec. 30-300. Purpose of the program. Sec. 30-301. Definitions.

Supp. No. 104 Sec. 30-302. Naics classifications approved for exemptions. Sec. 30-303. Registration and renewal required. Sec. 30-304. Administrative fees exempted. Sec. 30-305. Amount of tax exempted. Sec. 30-306. Per employee tax exempted. Sec. 30-307. Operating years when exemptions available. Sec. 30-308. Change of business form or name. Sec. 30-309. Transfer of revenues to or from other entities. Sec. 30-310. Gains from investments in qualified businesses. Sec. 30-311. Refunds for fees or taxes paid for prior operations. Sec. 30-312. Penalties for filing false applications or renewals. Sec. 30-313. Requesting additional data authorized. Sec. 30-314. Penalties for filing false applications or renewals for start-up business exemption or filing false returns. Sec. 30-315. Enforcement provisions. Sec. 30-316. Appeals. Sec. 30-317. Compliance with other laws. Sec. 30-318. Severability. Secs. 30-319—30-485. Reserved.

Article IV. Reserved Secs. 30-486—30-525. Reserved.

Article V. Automobile or Motorcycle Races Sec. 30-526. Permit required. Sec. 30-527. Application for permit. Sec. 30-528. Issuance or rejection of permit. Secs. 30-529—30-550. Reserved.

Article VI. Bonding Agents (Bondsperson)

Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-551. Definitions. Sec. 30-552. Violations and penalties. Sec. 30-553. Exemptions. Sec. 30-554. State license required; underwriter. Sec. 30-555. Presence in police station; speaking to prisoners; identification. Sec. 30-556. Reports; records. Secs. 30-557—30-565. Reserved.

Division 2. Permits and Business Licenses Sec. 30-566. Permit required; prerequisite to issuance of license. Sec. 30-567. Permit required for visiting prisoner, signing bond. Sec. 30-568. Petition for permit. Sec. 30-569. Criminal record of applicant for permit. Sec. 30-570. Deposit of negotiable securities required. Sec. 30-571. Investigation of petition for permit. Sec. 30-572. Authority to require additional schedules of property, bonds;

authority to bar insolvents. Sec. 30-573. Fingerprinting required. Sec. 30-574. Suspension or revocation of permit. Secs. 30-575—30-595. Reserved.

Supp. No. 104 Article VII. Door to Door Sales Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-596. Definitions. Sec. 30-597. Hours of solicitation. Secs. 30-598—30-610. Reserved.

Division 2. Permit Sec. 30-611. Required. Sec. 30-612. Exemptions. Sec. 30-613. Application. Sec. 30-614. False information contained in application. Sec. 30-615. Fees. Sec. 30-616. Renewal. Sec. 30-617. Suspension or revocation. Sec. 30-618. Entry upon signed premises unlawful. Sec. 30-619. Violations and penalty. Secs. 30-620—30-640. Reserved.

Article VIII. Reserved Secs. 30-641-30-690. Reserved.

Article IX. Food Establishments Sec. 30-691. License; health department approval required. Sec. 30-692. Permit required for private clubs, fraternal orders, similar organizations. Sec. 30-693. Drive-in lighting standards. Secs. 30-694—30-715. Reserved.

Article X. Handwriting Analysis, Fortunetelling, and Astrology Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-716. Definitions. Secs. 30-717—30-725. Reserved.

Division 2. License Sec. 30-726. Required. Sec. 30-727. Application and license fees. Sec. 30-728. Grounds for denial. Sec. 30-729. Revocation, suspension. Secs. 30-730—30-750. Reserved.

Article XI. Hotels, Lodginghouses and Roominghouses Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-751. Definitions. Sec. 30-752. Permit for bellhops and house detectives in hotels. Sec. 30-753. Locking doors to upper floors during certain hours. Secs. 30-754—30-765. Reserved.

Supp. No. 104 Division 2. License Sec. 30-766. Required. Sec. 30-767. Application. Sec. 30-768. Revocation. Secs. 30-769—30-790. Reserved.

Article XII. Reserved Secs. 30-791—30-815. Reserved.

Article XIII. Insurance Companies Sec. 30-816. Definitions. Sec. 30-817. Insurer's license fees. Sec. 30-818. License fee for insurers insuring certain risks at additional business locations. Sec. 30-819. License fees for independent insurance agencies, brokers not otherwise licensed. Sec. 30-820. Due date for license fees. Secs. 30-821—30-840. Reserved.

Article XIV. Gymnasiums, Health Clubs and Weight Reducing or Body Building Institutions Sec. 30-841. Business license required Secs. 30-842—30-850. Reserved.

Article XV. Labor Pools Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-851. Definitions. Sec. 30-852. Compliance with article provisions. Sec. 30-853. Compliance with all applicable laws. Sec. 30-854. Records. Sec. 30-855. Pay stubs. Sec. 30-856. Improper deductions from pay stub. Sec. 30-857. Deductions for equipment used by workers. Sec. 30-858. Deductions for transportation of workers to and from work site. Sec. 30-859. Display of state law. Secs. 30-860—30-870. Reserved.

Division 2. License Sec. 30-871. Required. Sec. 30-872. Application. Sec. 30-873. Fees. Sec. 30-874. Inspection; issuance, denial; term. Sec. 30-875. Expiration; cancellation. Sec. 30-876. Revocation; hearing. Sec. 30-877. Renewal. Sec. 30-878. License not in lieu of business license. Secs. 30-879—30-900. Reserved.

Supp. No. 104 Article XVI. Massage Establishments Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-901. Definitions. Sec. 30-902. Records of licensee. Sec. 30-903. Names of employees filed with police chief. Sec. 30-904. Patronage of massage establishment by underage person. Secs. 30-905—30-950. Reserved.

Division 2. Licenses Sec. 30-951. Required. Sec. 30-952. Reserved. Sec. 30-953. Qualifications of massage establishment. Sec. 30-954. Application. Sec. 30-955. Reserved. Sec. 30-956. Fees. Sec. 30-957. Inspection and investigation; issuance procedures; term. Sec. 30-958. Transferability; change of location; display; inspection of establish-ment. Sec. 30-959. Revocation. Sec. 30-960. Disposal of inventory after revocation or suspension. Secs. 30-961—30-1065. Reserved.

Article XVII. Parking Lots and Parking Garages Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1066. Definitions. Sec. 30-1067. Scope. Sec. 30-1068. Compliance required. Sec. 30-1069—30-1080. Reserved.

Division 2. Permits; Administrative Rules Sec. 30-1081. Violations. Sec. 30-1082. Required; application. Sec. 30-1083. Fee; required. Sec. 30-1084. Reapplication after ceasing operation. Sec. 30-1085. Time limit on validity of permit. Sec. 30-1086. Investigation, report on application. Secs. 30-1087—30-1195. Reserved.

Division 3. Operational Rules Sec. 30-1196. Violations. Sec. 30-1197. Barriers; tickets/stubs. Sec. 30-1198. Attendant/cashier. Sec. 30-1199. Uniforms of attendants/cashiers. Sec. 30-1200. Lighting. Sec. 30-1201. Park-for-hire notice signs; required. Sec. 30-1202. Posting of fee structure; required. Sec. 30-1203. Responsibilities during business hours. Sec. 30-1204. Monthly parking facilities. Sec. 30-1205. Parking facility reservoirs; required. Sec. 30-1206—30-1230. Reserved.

Supp. No. 104 Article XVIII. Private Security Services and Private Investigators Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1231. Definitions. Sec. 30-1232. Purpose. Sec. 30-1233. Carrying weapons. Sec. 30-1234. Uniform; vehicles. Secs. 30-1235—30-1245. Reserved.

Division 2. Permit Sec. 30-1246. Registration; issuance. Sec. 30-1247. Application; issuance. Sec. 30-1248. Suspension or revocation. Secs. 30-1249—30-1270. Reserved.

Article XIX. Tattoo Artists and Operators Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1271. Definitions. Sec. 30-1272. Tattooing certain persons prohibited. Secs. 30-1273—30-1285. Reserved.

Division 2. Permit Sec. 30-1286. Required. Sec. 30-1287. Application; minimum age; fingerprinting, photographing, medi-cal certificate required. Sec. 30-1288. Approval of health authorities required. Sec. 30-1289. Location restricted. Sec. 30-1290. Contents, transferability. Sec. 30-1291. Effect. Sec. 30-1292. Revocation. Secs. 30-1293—30-1315. Reserved.

Article XX. Sidewalk Photographers Sec. 30-1316. Reserved. Secs. 30-1317—30-1340. Reserved.

Article XXI. Street Patrols Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1341. Definitions. Sec. 30-1342. Violations. Secs. 30-1343—30-1355. Reserved.

Division 2. Permit Sec. 30-1356. Sec. 30-1357. Sec. 30-1358. Sec. 30-1359. Sec. 30-1360. Sec. 30-1361.

Required. Application. False information. Certificate of approval of character of patrol persons. Bond required. Suspension or revocation.

Supp. No. 104 Secs. 30-1362—30-1380. Reserved.

Article XXII. Telephone Sales Campaigns Sec. 30-1381. Permit required. Secs. 30-1382—30-1399. Reserved.

Article XXIII. Vending in Public Right-Of-Way (Public Property Vending)

Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1400. Definitions. Sec. 30-1401. Purpose, intent and applicability. Sec. 30-1402. Vending business required to remit sales taxes and keep records. Sec. 30-1403. Vending operational rules. Sec. 30-1404. Littering. Sec. 30-1405. Aesthetic standards. Secs. 30-1406—30-1425. Reserved.

Division 2. Permits and Licenses Sec. 30-1426. Vendor permit and business license required. Sec. 30-1427. Lottery-type selection process. Sec. 30-1428. Application. Sec. 30-1429. Term and renewal of permits. Sec. 30-1430. Annual fees. Sec. 30-1431. Location. Sec. 30-1432. Notification of name change or change of address. Sec. 30-1433. Denials, fines, suspensions and revocations. Sec. 30-1434. Public hearing on suspension, fine, revocation or denial. Sec. 30-1435. Disabled veterans. Sec. 30-1436. Vendors selling ice cream or other pre-packaged food and/or non-alcoholic pre-packaged beverages out of motor vehicles. Sec. 30-1437. Temporary turner field locations. Sec. 30-1438. Food truck electronic reservation system, establishment and fees. Secs. 30-1439—30-1460. Reserved.

Article XXIV. Vending on Private Property Division 1. Generally Sec. 30-1461. Definitions. Sec. 30-1462. Purpose and intent. Sec. 30-1463. Vending business required to keep records. Sec. 30-1464. Vending restrictions and prohibitions. Sec. 30-1465. Littering. Sec. 30-1466. Penalties. Sec. 30-1467. Aesthetic standards. Sec. 30-1468. Athletic and entertainment vending. Sec. 30-1469. Prohibitions and restrictions; athletic and entertainment vend-ing. Sec. 30-1470. Aesthetics; athletic and entertainment vending. Sec. 30-1471. Vending from mobile food units. Secs. 30-1472—30-1480. Reserved.

Division 2. Permits Sec. 30-1481. Vendor permit and business license required. Sec. 30-1482. Classification of permits. Sec. 30-1483. Annual application. Sec. 30-1484. Application procedure. Sec. 30-1485. Term and renewal of permits. Sec. 30-1486. Fees. Sec. 30-1487. Location. Sec. 30-1488. Notification of name change or change of address. Sec. 30-1489. Denials, revocation and suspension. Sec. 30-1490. Public hearing on suspension, revocation or denial. Sec. 30-1491. Duties of permit holder. Sec. 30-1492. Duties of flea market promoter, operator, or owner. Sec. 30-1493. Exemptions. Secs. 30-1494—30-1499. Reserved.

Article XXV. Car Washes Sec. 30-1500. Definitions. Sec. 30-1501. Intent. Sec. 30-1502. Required. Sec. 30-1503. Application for license. Sec. 30-1504. False information contained in application. Sec. 30-1505. Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or imposition of a fine. Sec. 30-1506. Term and renewal of license. Sec. 30-1507. License fees. Sec. 30-1508. Duties of car wash establishments. Sec. 30-1509. Car wash establishment regulations. Secs. 30-1510—30-1520. Reserved.