The Second Time is the Charm: Georgia Governor Signs New Restrictive Covenant Law

Last November, voters in Georgia approved a constitutional amendment to allow a new restrictive covenant law to take effect. There were several uncertainties regarding the enforcement and application of the new law. When the Georgia legislature opened in January 2011, new restrictive covenant legislation was introduced to fix these problems. That legislation was passed by the House and the Senate, and signed by Governor Nathan Deal on May 11, 2011. It governs restrictive covenant agreements signed after that date. An updated summary of the new law follows.