Rule 54-7-.04. Failure to Comply with Signing Provisions

Rule 54-7-.04. Failure to Comply with Signing Provisions

Regardless of an athlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports at an institution of higher education, the athlete agent must comply with signing provisions of O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-14 and 43-4A-15. Failure to do so shall result in the following:

1. (a) The agent shall be liable for damages in the amount of the surety bond to the athletic department at the institution of higher education at which the athlete is enrolled; and
2. (b) The agent shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Secretary of State pursuant to Rule 54-7-.01, and to a civil penalty pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-4A-15.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-4A-14, 43-4A-15.

History. Original Rule entitled "Failure to Comply with Signing Provision" adopted. F. Oct. 17, 1989; eff. Nov. 6, 1989.

Amended: F. Apr. 21, 2021; eff. May 11, 2021.