Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part.
History. Code 1981, § 16-12-129 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 599, § 1-12/HB 60; Ga. L. 2015, p. 5, § 16/HB 90.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2014, p. 599, § 1-1/HB 60, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Safe Carry Protection Act.’
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
Article 4 - Offenses Against Public Transportation
Part 2 - Transportation Passenger Safety
§ 16-12-124. Removal of Baggage, Freight, or Other Items Transported by Bus or Stored in a Terminal
§ 16-12-125. Avoiding or Interfering With Securing Measures; Penalty; Exemption
§ 16-12-126. Intentionally Interfering With Safety or Traffic Control Devices; Penalty; Exemption
§ 16-12-128. Effect of Part on Other Provisions of Law; Civil or Criminal Proceedings; Restitution
§ 16-12-129. Defense of Self or Others an Absolute Defense to Violation Under This Part