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O.C.G.A. § 16-11-1 Treason
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(a) A person owing allegiance to the state commits the offense of treason when he knowingly levies war against the state, adheres to her enemies, or gives them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of the offense of treason except on the testimony of two witnesses to the …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-10 Grand jury investigations
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The judge of any court exercising general criminal jurisdiction, when in his or her discretion it appears appropriate or when informed by the Attorney General or district attorney that there is information or evidence of the character described in Code Section 16-11-7 to be consi…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-100 Air bags
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Counterfeit, nonfunctional, etc, airbags. Importation, manufacture, sale, installation, etc, §16-9-111. Arson, §§16-7-60, 16-7-61. Burglary, §16-7-1. Criminal trespass, §16-7-21. Entering with intent to commit theft or felony, §16-8-18. Carjacking, §16-5-44.1. Chop shops, §§16-8-…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101 Highways
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Obstructing, §16-11-43. Hindering law enforcement officers, §16-10-24. Fireworks, obstructing first responder with, §16-10-35. Hospice care. Hiring employees with prior criminal background, §16-12-1.1. Human trafficking for labor or sexual servitude. Hotline information to be post…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101.1 Misdemeanor
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Criminal code, §16-1-3. Misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Criminal code, §16-1-3. Model glue. Controlled substances, §16-13-90. Mortgage lending process. Residential mortgage fraud, §16-8-101. Motor vehicle. Chop shop, §16-8-82. Hijacking motor vehicle, §16-5-44.1. Tra…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-102 BRANDS AND MARKS
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Controlled substances. Possession, etc., of devices for counterfeiting of identifying marks, §16-13-43. Criminal removal of identifying marks on animals, §16-9-71. Criminal use of article with altered mark, §16-9-70. BRASS KNUCKLES. Furnishing to persons under 18 years of age, §1…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-103 On property of another, §16-11-104
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DISCIPLINING. Abortion objectors, §16-12-142. Minors. By parent or person in loco parentis, §16-3-20. DISCOUNTED TICKETS.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-104 Discharge of firearms on property of another
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm on the property of another person, firm, or corporation without having first obtained permission from the owner or lessee of the property. This Code section shall not apply to: (1) Persons who fire or discharg…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-105 Discharge of firearm on Sunday; exceptions; penalty
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Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. 641, § 2/SB 259, effective July 1, 2005. 855 Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1898, p. 107, §§ 1, 2; Penal Code 1895, § 418; Code 1933, 16-11-106 § 26-6907; Ga. L. 1968, p. 1246, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1437, § 1; Ga. …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106 Hall v
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State, 277 Ga. App. 413, 626 S.E.2d 611 (2006). Evidence was sufficient to support both an armed robbery and a burglary conviction as: (1) the defendant admitted to possessing a gun stolen in the robbery and other items used in commission of the crimes; (2) the defendant fled whe…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-107 Harming a law enforcement animal
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Accelerant detection dog’’ means a dog trained to detect hydrocarbon substances. (2) ‘‘Bomb detection dog’’ means a dog trained to locate bombs or explosives by scent. (2.1) ‘‘Dangerous weapon’’ shall have the same meaning as prov…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-107.1 Stalking, §§16-5-90 to 16-5-96
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Witnesses, §16-10-32. Terroristic threats or acts, §16-11-37. HARBORING. Sexually violent offenders. Harboring or aiding offender not in compliance with registration requirement, §16-6-25. HARD DRIVES. Criminal reproduction, §16-8-60. HATE CRIMES. Mask, hood or device to conceal …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-108 Misuse of firearm or archery tackle while hunting
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(a) Any person who while hunting wildlife uses a firearm or archery tackle in a manner to endanger the bodily safety of another person by consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that his act or omission will cause harm to or endanger the safety of another pe…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-109 Identification marks
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Criminal use of article with altered mark, §16-9-70. Identity fraud. Criminal penalties, §16-9-126. Illegal aliens, offenses involving. Concealing, harboring or shielding illegal alien from detection, §16-11-201. Inducing illegal alien to enter into state, §16-11-202. Transportin…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-110 Identification
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Forgery. Documents, §16-9-4. Marks, §16-9-70. Identity fraud. Criminal penalties, §16-9-126. Illegal aliens, offenses involving. Concealing, harboring or shielding illegal alien from detection, §16-11-201. Inducing illegal alien to enter into state, §16-11-202. Transporting or mo…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-111 Animal
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Cruelty to animals, §16-12-4. Another. Criminal code, §16-1-3. Antique slot machine, §16-12-24. Any officer in or of any court. Intimidation or injury to court officer, §16-10-97. Applicant.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-112 Vehicles with false or secret compartments
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1)(A) ‘‘False or secret compartment’’ means any enclosure which is integrated into or attached to a vehicle and the purpose of the compartment is to conceal, hide, or prevent discovery by law enforcement officers of: (i) A person conce…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-113 Theft
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Criminal penalty, §16-8-12. Transfers, sales and purchases. National instant criminal background check system. Transfers and purchases subject to, §§16-11-171, 16-11-172. 1035 INDEX WEAPONS —Cont’d Firearms —Cont’d Transfers, sales and purchases —Cont’d Offense of transferring to…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-12 Eligibility of subversive persons to hold office or position in government
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No subversive person shall be eligible for employment in or appointment to any office or any position of trust or profit in the government of this state or in the administration of the business of this state or of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision thereof. …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-120 Short title
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This part shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act.’’ (Ga. L. 1968, p. 983, § 1.) Editor’s notes. — Pursuant to Ga. L. 1968, p. 983, § 7, this part is cumulative and supplemental to laws of this state enacted prior to this part and, in the event o…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-121 Definitions
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As used in this part, the term: (1) ‘‘Dangerous weapon’’ means any weapon commonly known as a ‘‘rocket launcher,’’ ‘‘bazooka,’’ or ‘‘recoilless rifle’’ which fires explosive or nonexplosive rockets designed to injure or kill personnel or destroy heavy armor, or similar weapon use…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-123 Exemptions, §§16-11-124, 16-11-125
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Defined, §16-11-121. Enhanced criminal penalties for use of firearm with a silencer during commission of certain offenses, §16-11-160. Local laws or ordinances consistent with part authorized, §16-11-161. Use of force in defense of others, exemption, §16-11-162. SILVER. Fulminate o…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-124 Exemptions from application of part
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This part shall not apply to: (1) A peace officer of any duly authorized police agency of this state or of any political subdivision thereof, or a law enforcement officer of any department or agency of the United States who is regularly employed and paid by the United States, thi…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-125 MORTGAGES
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Fraud. Residential mortgage fraud, §§16-8-100 to 16-8-106. Residential mortgage fraud, §§16-8-100 to 16-8-106. Attorney general, district attorneys. Authority to investigate and prosecute, §16-8-104. Definitions, §16-8-101. MOTIVE. Criminal intention as question of fact. Considera…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-125.1 Definitions
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As used in this part, the term: (1) ‘‘Handgun’’ means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged by an action of an explosive where the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazin…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-126 SPANKING
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Family violence battery. Inapplicability to reasonable corporal punishment administered by parent to child, §16-5-23.1. Simple assault. Provision not applicable to punishment administered by parent to child, §16-5-20. Simple battery. Inapplicability of provisions to punishment ad…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127 Carrying weapons in unauthorized locations
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) ‘‘Courthouse’’ means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (2) ‘‘Government building’’ means: (A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building wh…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1 Weapons
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Carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, on school buses, etc, §16-11-127.1. School personnel carrying weapons, requirements, §16-11-130.1. VOIR DIRE. Retrial prohibited, §16-1-8. 1031 INDEX VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION. Not an excuse for criminal act or omissi…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.2 Weapons on premises of nuclear power facility
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry, possess, or have under such person’s control while on the premises of a nuclear power facility a weapon or long gun. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilt…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-128 Carrying pistol without license
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Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2010, p. 963, § 1-6/SB 308, effective June 4, 2010. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1910, p. 134, §§ 1, 4; Code 1933, § 26-5103; Code 1933, § 26-2903, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1430, § 3; Ga. L. 1996…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129 Dangerous weapon, §16-11-121
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Criminal gang activity, participation, §16-15-4. Sale, possession or other offenses associated with ecstasy, §16-13-31.1. Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs or marijuana, §16-13-31. Data. Criminal offenses, §16-9-92. Day hauler. Human trafficking hotline information to be post…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-13 Prosecution
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Appointment of special assistant attorney general, §16-11-7. Questionnaire for persons seeking appointment or employment in government, §16-11-13. False swearing, §16-11-14. Notice in questionnaire, §16-11-13. Filing, §16-11-16. Membership of relative in subversive organization, …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-130 Code Commission notes
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— Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1987, ‘‘weapons’’ was substituted for ‘‘weapon’s’’ twice in subsection (j). Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2010, p. 963, § 3-1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that the amendment of this Code section shall apply to all offen…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-130.1 SAGEBRUSH
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Antigens. Dangerous drug defined, §16-13-71. SALE OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS TO UNDERAGE INDIVIDUALS, §§16-12-170 to 16-12-176. SALE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIJUANA, §16-13-30. Wearing bulletproof vest during certain crimes, §16-11-160. SALE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-130.2 Alcohol or drugs
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Discharge of firearm while under the influence, §16-11-134. Carrying concealed weapon, unlawful, §16-11-126. Carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, on school buses, etc, §16-11-127.1. Discharge of firearms on property of another, §16-11-104. Discharge of g…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-131 Machine gun, §§16-11-122, 16-11-123
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Exemptions, §§16-11-124, 16-11-125. Sawed-off rifle or shotgun, §§16-11-122, 16-11-123. Exemptions, §§16-11-124, 16-11-125. Silencer, §§16-11-122, 16-11-123. Exemptions, §§16-11-124, 16-11-125. Property owners or persons in control of property. Authority to have or carry, §16-11-1…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-132 Motor vehicles
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Having or carrying weapon or long gun on person, §16-11-126. Transporting handgun or long gun in private passenger vehicle, §16-11-126. National instant criminal background check system. Firearms transfers and purchases subject to, §§16-11-171, 16-11-172. NICS. National instant c…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-134 Hazing, §16-5-61
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Universities and colleges. Hazing, §16-5-61. Weapons. Discharging firearm while under the influence, §16-11-134. AIR BAGS. Criminal law and procedure. Counterfeit, nonfunctional, etc, airbags. Installation, importation, sale, etc, §16-9-111. AIRCRAFT.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-136 Knowing
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Drug related objects, §16-13-32. Knowingly. Controlled substances, §16-13-1. Materials harmful to minors, §16-12-102. Kratom.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-138 Defense of self or others as absolute defense
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Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, shall be an absolute defense to any 1019 16-11-151 violation under this part. (Code 1981, § 16-11-138, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 599, § 1-10/HB 60; Ga. L. 2015, p. 5, § 16/…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-14 False swearing in written statement
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(a) Every written statement made pursuant to this part by an applicant for appointment or employment or by any employee shall be deemed to have been made under oath if it contains a declaration preceding the signature of the maker to the effect that it is made under the penalties…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-15 Questionnaire, §16-11-13
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Filing, §16-11-16. Investigation of persons prior to appointment or employment, §16-11-13. Prosecution.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-150 Short title
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This part shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Antiterroristic Training Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 16-11-150, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 866, § 1.)
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-151 Prohibited training
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘dangerous weapon’’ has the same meaning as found in paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-11-121. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) Teach, train, or demonstrate to any other person the use, application, or making of any illega…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-152 Authorized training
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This part shall not apply to: (1) Any act of any peace officer which is performed in the lawful performance of official duties; (2) Any training for law enforcement officers conducted by or for any police agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof or any agency of t…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-16 Short title, §16-11-5
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SEEING-EYE DOGS. Prohibited acts, §16-11-107.1. SELENIUM SULFIDE. Dangerous drug defined, §16-13-71. SELF-DEFENSE, §16-3-21. Carrying concealed weapons. Absolute defense to violation of part, §16-11-138. Immunity from prosecution, §16-3-24.2. Machine guns, sawed-off shotguns, sawe…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-160 INHALATION
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Drugs, §16-13-91. INHUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. Cruelty to animals, §16-12-4. INJUNCTIONS. Chop shops, §16-8-86. Computer security act violations, §16-9-155. 932 INDEX INSPECTIONS —Cont’d Drug manufacturers, distributors or dispensers —Cont’d Warrants for inspection. Issuance an…
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-161 Explosives
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Bombs, explosives and chemical or biological weapons generally, §§16-7-80 to 16-7-97. Felons. Possession. Convicted felons, §16-11-131. Firearms. Actions against manufacturers, trade associations or dealers. Local lawsuits preempted, §16-11-173. Violation of prohibitions, action …
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-162 Exemption for use of force in defense of others
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This part shall not apply to persons who use force in defense of others as provided by Code Section 16-3-21. This part is intended to supplement not to supplant Code Section 16-11-106. (Code 1981, § 16-11-162, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.) PART 5 BRADY LAW REGULATIONS
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-170 Intent to provide state background check law; construction of part
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Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2005, p. 613, § 1/SB 175, effective July 1, 2005. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 16-11-170, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 139, § 2; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 16; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 16. 16-11-171. Definitions.