§ 31-27-1 - Definitions
O.C.G.A. 31-27-1 (2010)
31-27-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) "Mass gathering" means any event likely to attract 5,000 or more persons and to continue for 15 or more consecutive hours.
(2) "Permit" means written authorization to a person by the department to operate a mass gathering.
(3) "Person" means the state or any agency or institution thereof, any municipality, political subdivision, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, association, or other entity, and includes any officer or governing or managing body of any municipality, political subdivision, or public or private corporation.