Georgia final rules became effective on July 6, 2026, including updates to Rule 80-5-1-.02 on license and supervision fees and Rule 80-14-5-.04 on unsolicited live checks. The Department's June 16, 2026 Notice of Final Rulemaking appears to be the rulemaking action behind these changes.
What changed
Georgia moved these updated DBF rules into effect, changing fee-related requirements and revising standards tied to unsolicited live checks.
Compliance perspective
Licensed entities in Georgia should review fee schedules, annual budgeting, and product controls where unsolicited live checks are used. Application and renewal assumptions should also be checked against the updated fee rule.
Key date
Effective date: July 6, 2026.
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