Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 15-16-53 or 15-16-54, the sheriff shall have the right to apply to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation.
History. Code 1981, § 15-16-56 , 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