O.C.G.A. § 44-3-161: Purpose of article.

The purposes of this article are to:

(1) Give statutory recognition to real property timesharing in this state;

(2) Regulate developers of time-share estate and time-share use projects located in this state and outside this state when offered for sale in this state;

(3) Require that developers of time-share projects:

(A) Make certain disclosures to purchasers and prospective purchasers through the use of a public offering statement;

(B) Deposit trust funds with an escrow agent;

(C) Utilize only licensed real estate brokers as sales agents if required by Chapter 40 of Title 43; and

(D) Comply with promotional advertising standards;

(4) Establish operating standards for time-share project managing agents and exchange programs operating in this state; and

(5) Provide for sanctions for violations of any provisions of this article which will permit:

(A) Courts of competent jurisdiction to impose fines or imprisonment for misdemeanors and felonies; and

(B) A claim for appropriate relief by any person adversely affected.