Rule 590-7-2-.12 - Restricted Names(1) The Secretary of State may refuse to grant a request for a name certificate or a proposed entity name if such requested name contains the name of any entity on file with the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 14 of the Code. A request for a name certificate or a proposed entity name may be granted if the applicant obtains express written permission from the entity regarding the use of the name, and the names are otherwise distinguishable or the other entity files with the Secretary of State an appropriate document to change its name to a name that is distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from the name of the applying corporation.(2) The Secretary of State may refuse to grant a request for a name certificate or a proposed entity name if such requested name contains any word whose use is restricted by any provision of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.(3) The Secretary of State may restrict from use, require consent, or require further information before certain terms shall be used in a domestic corporation or foreign corporation name. A list of said terms shall be posted in the same public access area of the Division offices as the fee and penalty listing maintained pursuant to Rule 590-7-1-.08. Said list shall be available upon request. The restricted terms shall be deemed to include the name of any well-known trademark, tradename, governmental agency, educational organization or institution, charitable organization, or professional organization.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-2-.12
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-2-130, 14-3-130, 14-5-23.
Original Rule entitled "Restricted Names" was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: ER. 590-7-2-0.22-.12 adopted. F. Jul. 7, 1989; eff. July 3, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said ER., as specified by the Agency.Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Nov. 20, 1989; eff. Dec. 11, 1989, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 7, 1990; eff. Aug. 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.