History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 187, § 1; Penal Code 1895, § 410; Penal Code 1910, § 401; Code 1933, § 26-6504; Code 1933, § 26-2705.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 1072, § 1.
Cross references.
Constitutional guarantee of free speech and press, U.S. Const., amend. 1, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. V.
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