History. Code 1981, § 10-1-427 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1556, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 4/SB 148.
The 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, in subsection (c), in the first sentence, substituted “Attorney General” for “Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs” and substituted “upon his or her” for “upon its”, in the second sentence, substituted “Attorney General” for “office” and substituted “he or she is” for “it is”, and, in the last sentence, substituted “Attorney General” for “office” and inserted “or her”.
Cross references.
Misrepresentation of notary services as deceptive trade practice, § 45-17-8.2.
Advertising by attorneys, Ga. State Bar Rules, Rule 4-102:7.2.
Law reviews.
For note on 1992 enactment of this Code section, see 9 G. St. U.L. Rev. 159 (1992).
For annual survey on legal ethics, see 44 Mercer L. Rev. 281 (1992).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 15 - Deceptive or Unfair Practices
§ 10-1-420. Advertising Without Intending to Sell on Stated Terms; Disclaimers as to Availability
§ 10-1-422. Degree to Be Designated in Advertisements Using “Doctor” or “dr.”; Penalty for Violation
§ 10-1-423. Enjoining Prohibited Advertising
§ 10-1-424. Misrepresenting Nature of Business
§ 10-1-426. Penalty for Violations of Code Sections 10-1-424 and 10-1-425; Good Faith Exceptions