A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when he or she knowingly sells to or furnishes to a person under the age of 18 years knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, or a knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense.
History. Ga. L. 1876, p. 112, § 1; Code 1882, § 4540b; Penal Code 1895, § 344; Penal Code 1910, § 350; Code 1933, § 26-5108; Code 1933, § 26-2905, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1012, § 11; Ga. L. 1995, p. 10, § 16; Ga. L. 2008, p. 533, § 3/SB 366; Ga. L. 2009, p. 8, § 16/SB 46.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1994, p. 1012, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the Act shall be known and may be cited as the “School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994”.
Ga. L. 1994, p. 1012, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, sets forth legislative findings and determinations for the “School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1994”.
Ga. L. 1994, p. 1012, § 29, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for severability.
Law reviews.
For article recommending more consistency in age requirements of laws pertaining to the welfare of minors, see 6 Ga. St. B.J. 189 (1969).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Article 4 - Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices
§ 16-11-101. Furnishing Knuckles or a Knife to Person Under the Age of 18 Years
§ 16-11-101.1. Furnishing Pistol or Revolver to Person Under the Age of 18 Years
§ 16-11-102. Pointing or Aiming Gun or Pistol at Another
§ 16-11-103. Discharge of Gun or Pistol Near Public Highway; Penalty
§ 16-11-104. Discharge of Firearms on Property of Another
§ 16-11-106. Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Crimes
§ 16-11-107. Harming a Law Enforcement Animal
§ 16-11-107.1. Harassment of Assistance Dog by Humans or Other Dogs; Penalty
§ 16-11-108. Misuse of Firearm or Archery Tackle While Hunting
§ 16-11-111. “Anhydrous Ammonia” Defined; Crime for Possession
§ 16-11-112. Vehicles With False or Secret Compartments
§ 16-11-113. Offense of Transferring Firearm to Individual Other Than Actual Buyer