Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Department 590 – Rules of Office of the Secretary of State (Georgia Administrative Code):
📚 Summary of Department 590
1. Administrative Structure & History
Department 590 contains the codified rules governing the Office of the Secretary of State, organized into chapters (590‑1 through 590‑12), covering topics from organizational structure to various divisions and their respective authorities—such as cemeteries, securities, corporations, elections, charitable solicitation, music therapy, and lactation consultants
2. Chapter 590‑1: Organization
Includes rules like 590‑1‑1‑.01 (Organization): defines the Secretary's constitutional role, election term (4 years), and outlines departmental divisions (Administration, Administrative Procedure, Corporations, Elections, Professional Licensing, Securities & Charities)
590‑1‑1‑.02 (Description of Departments): details the responsibilities of each division—Administration, Administrative Procedure, Corporations, etc.
3. Other Chapters
Chapter 590‑2: Covers Administrative Procedure (Georgia Administrative Procedure Act).
Chapter 590‑3: Regulates cemeteries, preneed and merchandise dealers.
Chapter 590‑4: Securities Commissioner’s rules—registration, permitted acts, exemptions.
Chapter 590‑7: Commissioner of Corporations—filing requirements, registered agent/office rules (e.g., 590‑7‑1‑.14 requires a Georgia street address, prohibits PO Box-only use)
Remaining chapters address elections (590‑8), charitable solicitation (590‑9), specific professions (music therapy, lactation consultants).
🔍 How to Access the Full Text
Official Georgia SOS Rules Portal
Browse Department 590 in detail: chapters, parts, individual rule texts, and historical amendments
Third-Party Legal Repositories
Justia offers the complete “Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 590” with chapter/subject navigation (
LII/Cornell provides accessible rule texts (e.g., 590‑7‑1‑.14) for corporate agent rule
✅ Next Steps
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