Chapter 5. Telephone Service

Article 1. General Provisions

• OCGA § 46-5-1 Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain By Telephone Companies; Placement of Posts and Other Fixtures; Regulation of Construction of Fixtures, Posts, and Wires Near Railroad Tracks; Liability of Telephone Companies For Damages
• OCGA § 46-5-2 Avoiding Or Attempting to Avoid Charges For Use of Telecommunication Service
• OCGA § 46-5-3 Making, Possessing, Selling, Allowing Use Of, Or Publishing Assembly Plans For Devices, Equipment, Or Apparatus For Committing Theft of Telecommunications Service Or For Concealing Origin Or Destination of Any Telecommunication
• OCGA § 46-5-4 Seizure and Disposal of Devices, Equipment, Or Any Plan Or Instruction Used For Committing Theft of Telecommunications Service
• OCGA § 46-5-5 Inclusion of Local Exchanges 495 and 567 In Area Code 404
• OCGA § 46-5-6 Exclusive Power and Authority
• OCGA § 46-5-7 Telephone Companies Required to File Plans With Georgia Public Service Commission For Confidentiality of Family Violence Shelter Locations
• OCGA § 46-5-8 Termination of Wireless Service Contract By Service Member

Article 2. Telephone Service

• Part 1. General Provisions
• Part 1a. Telephone System For the Physically Impaired
• Part 2. Construction and Operation of Lines, Plants, Or Systems Generally
• Part 3. Rural Telephone Cooperatives
• Part 4. Emergency Telephone Number "911" System

Article 3. [Repealed] Telegraph Service

• OCGA § 46-5-140 [Repealed]

Article 4. Telecommunications and Competition Development

• OCGA § 46-5-160 Short Title
• OCGA § 46-5-161 Legislative Findings; Intent
• OCGA § 46-5-162 Definitions
• OCGA § 46-5-163 Certificates of Authority
• OCGA § 46-5-164 Interconnection Among Certificated Local Exchange Companies
• OCGA § 46-5-165 Alternative Regulation of Rates, Terms, and Conditions
• OCGA § 46-5-166 Rates For Basic Local Exchange Services
• OCGA §; 46-5-167 Universal Access Fund
• OCGA § 46-5-168 Jurisdiction and Authority of Commission
• OCGA § 46-5-169 Company Obligations Associated With Alternative Regulation
• OCGA § 46-5-170 Access to Local Telephone Numbering Resources and Assignments
• OCGA § 46-5-171 Local Call Charges Based On Duration Or Time of Call Prohibited
• OCGA § 46-5-171.1 Written Authorization Required By Customer Prior to Being Charged For Service Initiated By a Third Party
• OCGA § 46-5-172 Annual Report of Tier 1 Company's Investment Commitment
• OCGA § 46-5-173 Unpublished Telephone Identification
• OCGA § 46-5-174 Commission's Annual Report to General Assembly

Article 5. Telecommunications Marketing Act of 1998

• OCGA § 46-5-180 Short Title
• OCGA § 46-5-181 Definitions
• OCGA § 46-5-182 Certification of Telecommunications Companies Which Bill For Or Solicit Intrastate Telecommunications Services
• OCGA § 46-5-183 Procedures For Confirmation of Changes In Selection of a Primary Local Exchange Or Long Distance Carrier Generated By Telemarketing
• OCGA § 46-5-184 Contents of Letter of Agency
• OCGA § 46-5-185 Investigation and Reporting Requirments
• OCGA § 46-5-186 Time Limit On Certain Actions of Local Exchange Carrier
• OCGA § 46-5-187 Abusive Telemarketing Acts Or Practices
• OCGA § 46-5-188 Forgery Or Falsification Prohibited
• OCGA § 46-5-189 Penalty For Willful Violation of Article
• OCGA § 46-5-190 Factual Findings By Public Service Commission
• OCGA § 46-5-191 Cause of Action For Damages Resulting From Violations of This Article
• OCGA § 46-5-192 Construction

Article 6. Disclosure of Telephone Records

• OCGA § 46-5-210 Definitions
• OCGA § 46-5-211 End User Consent Required For Release of Records
• OCGA § 46-5-212 Certification of Security
• OCGA § 46-5-213 Permitted Release of Records
• OCGA § 46-5-214 Breach of Telephone Record; Notice Required

Article 7. Competitive Emerging Communications Technologies

• OCGA § 46-5-220 Short Title
• OCGA § 46-5-221 Definitions
• OCGA § 46-5-222 Commission Has No Jurisdiction to Set Rates, Terms Or Conditions

Article 8. Telephone Records Protection

• OCGA § 46-5-230 Short Title
• OCGA § 46-5-231 Definitions
• OCGA § 46-5-232 Violations; Penalty
• OCGA § 46-5-233 Law Enforcement Not Restricted
• OCGA § 46-5-234 Voice Service Providers
• OCGA § 46-5-235 Private Right of Action Not Authorized

Article 9. Retail Telecommunications Service

• OCGA § 46-5-250 Definition
• OCGA § 46-5-251 Public Service Commission Jurisdiction and Power
• OCGA § 46-5-252 Surcharges to Recover Costs of Complying With State Law