Protecting Small Businesses Act Signed Into Law

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SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- On Tuesday, May 3, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 277, known as Protecting Small Businesses Act.

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), clarifies that franchisors and franchisees are distinct and separate business enterprises.

“I am honored that the Protecting Georgia Small Businesses Act has been signed into law,” Albers said. “This legislation is pro small business and enables business owners to do what they do best, grow the local economy and keep Georgia the number one state to do business. It is a privilege to stand together with our local community and business owners to bring prosperity and jobs to this great state.”

This legislation has support from several stakeholders who came out this week to commend Sen. Albers on the singing of SB 277.

One of the key supporters is the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.

“We are very grateful for the efforts of the bill’s author Sen. John Albers and the General Assembly in passing this impactful bill and we thank Gov. Deal for signing it into law," said AAHOA CEO and former Senate majority leader Chip Rogers. "This bill will protect the success of the franchise model for hoteliers and all small business owners and allow them to continue to expand and create jobs for their communities.”

Another supporter, Clarissa Bradstock, AnyLabTestNow CEO, added she was “pleased to see Georgia taking the lead on small business growth.”

Senate Bill 277 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

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Image via John Albers