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2019 Georgia Code
Title 10 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 15 - Deceptive or Unfair Practices
Part 2 - Fair Business Practices Act
§ 10-1-401. Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited
Universal Citation: GA Code § 10-1-401 (2019)
(a) No private right of action shall be brought under this part:
(1) More than two years after the person bringing the action knew or should have known of the occurrence of the alleged violation; or
(2) More than two years after the termination of any proceeding or action by the State of Georgia, whichever is later.
(b) Damages or penalties to which a person is entitled pursuant to this part may be set off against the allegation of the person to the seller and may be raised as a defense to a suit on the obligation without regard to the time limitations prescribed by this Code section.
Ga. L. 1975, p. 376, § 17; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 2/SB 148.
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