Whoever, except with the express written permission of the sheriff, knowingly uses words pertaining to such sheriff’s office in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, political endorsement, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, political endorsement, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the sheriff’s office shall be in violation of this article.
History. Code 1981, § 15-16-53 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1496, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 3 - Sheriff Offices’ Nomenclature
§ 15-16-51. Use of Sheriff’s Office Name
§ 15-16-53. Unauthorized Use of Sheriff’s Office Name a Violation
§ 15-16-54. Symbol, Seal, or Badge of Sheriff’s Office; Unauthorized Use
§ 15-16-55. Requests to Use Sheriff’s Office Symbols
§ 15-16-56. Injunction to Restrain Violation
§ 15-16-57. Civil Penalty; Attorney’s Fees
§ 15-16-58. Damages Recoverable for Unauthorized Use of Symbols