A person who keeps and maintains, either by himself or others, a common, ill-governed, and disorderly house, to the encouragement of gaming, drinking, or other misbehavior, or to the common disturbance of the neighborhood or orderly citizens, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 815; Code 1863, § 4422; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 233, § 2; Code 1868, § 4463; Code 1873, § 4537; Code 1882, § 4537; Penal Code 1895, § 392; Penal Code 1910, § 383; Code 1933, § 26-6103; Code 1933, § 26-2614, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Right of civil action for public nuisance generally, § 41-1-3 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Article 2 - Offenses Against Public Order
§ 16-11-34. Preventing or Disrupting Lawful Meetings, Gatherings, or Processions
§ 16-11-34.2. Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct at Any Funeral or Memorial Service
§ 16-11-35. Removal From Campus or Facility of Unit of University System or School; Failure to Leave
§ 16-11-36. Loitering or Prowling
§ 16-11-37. Terroristic Threats and Acts
§ 16-11-37.1. Dissemination of Information Relating to Terroristic Acts
§ 16-11-38. Wearing Mask, Hood, or Device Which Conceals Identity of Wearer
§ 16-11-39. Disorderly Conduct
§ 16-11-39.1. Harassing Communications; Venue; Separate Offenses; Impact on Free Speech
§ 16-11-39.2. Unlawful Conduct During 9-1-1 Call
§ 16-11-40. Unlawful Use of Emergency Exit Door
§ 16-11-40.1. Definitions; Identification of Minors; Criminal Offense
§ 16-11-41. Public Drunkenness
§ 16-11-43. Obstructing Highways, Streets, Sidewalks, or Other Public Passages
§ 16-11-43.1. Promoting or Organizing Drag Races or Laying Drags Exhibitions