Any officer authorized to administer oaths or to take and certify acknowledgments who knowingly makes a false acknowledgment, certificate, or statement concerning the appearance before him or the taking of an oath or affirmation by any person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 34, § 14; Code 1933, § 26-2310, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Notaries public generally, T. 45, C. 17.
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