History. Code 1933, § 26-2707, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1969, p. 857, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1970, p. 236, § 9; Ga. L. 1985, p. 888, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 2-12/HB 233.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 4-1/HB 233, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2015, and shall apply to seizures of property for forfeiture that occur on or after that date. Any such seizure that occurs before July 1, 2015, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of such seizure.”
Law reviews.
For note discussing organized crime in Georgia with respect to the application of state gambling laws, and suggesting proposals for combatting organized crime, see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 124 (1970).
For article on the 2015 amendment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2015).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
Article 2 - Gambling and Related Offenses
§ 16-12-22. Commercial Gambling
§ 16-12-22.1. Raffles Operated by Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations
§ 16-12-23. Keeping a Gambling Place
§ 16-12-25. Solicitation of Another to Gamble With Intent to Defraud or Deceive
§ 16-12-26. Advertising Commercial Gambling
§ 16-12-27. Advertisement or Solicitation for Participation in Lotteries
§ 16-12-28. Communicating Gambling Information
§ 16-12-29. Competent Witnesses
§ 16-12-33. Bribery of a Contestant
§ 16-12-35. Applicability of Part; Penalty for Violation
§ 16-12-36. Lawful Promotional and Giveaway Contests
§ 16-12-38. Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Exceptions; Penalties