Any public officer who willfully and intentionally violates the terms of his oath as prescribed by law shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.
History. Code 1933, § 26-2302, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Official oaths generally, § 45-3-1 et seq.
Law reviews.
For article discussing statute preceding present criminal Code section restricting municipal purchasing from city officials, see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 309 (1969).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Abuse of Governmental Office
§ 16-10-1. Violation of Oath by Public Officer
§ 16-10-3. Using Private Funds for Law Enforcement; Off-Duty Employment of Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-10-4. Influencing of Legislative Action by State and Local Government Officers or Employees
§ 16-10-9. Acceptance of Office or Employment in More Than One Branch of Government