Chesley V. Morton
Chesley V. Morton | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Preceded by | Joseph A. Burton |
Succeeded by | Tom Sherrill |
Personal details | |
Born | Miami, Florida | August 21, 1951
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Tamara Gayle Morton |
Alma mater | Florida State University |
Occupation | Stockbroker |
Profession | Politician |
Chesley V. Morton Jr. (born August 21, 1951) is an American stockbroker, securities arbitrator, and former member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Biography
Early years and education
Chesley V. Morton Jr. was born in
Morton married in 1986 and divorced in 1990. The couple had one child. Since 1985 he has worked as a stockbroker and as a securities industry
Georgia House of Representatives
Morton was elected to four terms in the
Animal protection and humane euthanasia
Representative Morton sponsored the Georgia Animal Protection Act of 1986, one of the earliest comprehensive animal protection measures in the United States. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of
Penny Stock Law
The
Consumer protection – Georgia Print Law
In 1986, Representative Morton introduced the Georgia Print Law, to protect consumers in the popular "limited edition" art market. In the United States limited editions are regulated under state consumer protections laws. California became the first state to regulate the sale of limited edition art prints with the "California Print Law" of 1971.[20][21] The state of Illinois later expanded on the California statute.[22] However, it was not until 1986 that more comprehensive provisions, still in place today, were enacted with the passage of the Georgia Print Law. That law became the template for statutes subsequently enacted by other states.[23] The Georgia Print Law, written by Representative Morton, became effective July 1, 1986.[23] The law requires art dealers, artists, or auctioneers to supply information to perspective purchasers about the nature of the print, the number of prints and editions (including HC editions) produced, and the involvement (if any) of the artist in the creation of the print. The penalty for violation of the law ranges from simple reimbursement to treble damages, in the case of a willful violation. Those found to be in violation of the law are also liable for court costs, expenses, and attorney fees. The law applies to works of art valued at more than $100.00 (not including frame).[23] Charitable organizations are specifically exempt from the provision of the law. The statute of limitations is one year after discovery, and, if discovery of the violation is not made within three years of the sale, then the purchaser’s remedies are extinguished.[22][23]
A limited edition is normally hand signed and numbered by the artist, typically in pencil, in the form (e.g.): 14/100. The first number is the number of the print itself. The second number is the number of overall prints the artist will print of that image. The lower the second number is, the more valuable and collectible the limited editions are likely to be, within whatever their price range is. A small number of "artists' proofs" may also be produced as well, signed and with "AP", "proof", etc. Prints that are given to someone or are for some reason unsuitable for sale are marked "H. C." or "H/C", meaning "hors de commerce", not for sale.[24]
See also
- Animal welfare
- FINRA Arbitration
- History of Namibia
- Microcap stock fraud
- Prague Spring
- Special edition
- Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia
References
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- ^ "Animal Protection – Ga Dept of Agriculture". Agr.georgia.gov. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Georgia Humane Euthansia Act, O.C.G.A. §4-11-5.1". Animal Law Coalition. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Illegal Use of Gas Chambers in Georgia". Animal Law Coalition. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
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- ^ "GEORGIA LAW WON'T HURT BROKERS, JUDGE RULES". DeseretNews.com. 11 July 1990.
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- ^ "Grogan-Beall v. Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Inc. (1982)". JUSTIA USA Law. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ a b "Introduction" (PDF). ArtsGeorgia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
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- ^ "Art Terms: Printmaking". Art Cellar Exchange.