History. Code 1981, § 16-13-49 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 2-22/HB 233.
Cross references.
Forfeiture of pimping proceeds, § 16-6-13.3 .
Land bank authority established, § 48-4-61 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 2-22/HB 233, repealed former Code Section 16-13-49, pertaining to forfeiture, and enacted the present Code section. The former Code section was based on Code 1933, § 79A-828, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 221, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 919, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1979, p. 879, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1981, p. 180, § 3; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 16; Ga. L. 1982, p. 2273, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 2325, § 2; Ga. L. 1983, p. 469, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 451, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 958, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 886, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 16; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1434, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1225, § 5; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3; Ga. L. 2001, p. 362, § 30; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1039, §§ 1A-1C; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1286, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 191, § 7; Ga. L. 2004, p. 488, § 3.
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, “Crime and Offense: Controlled Substances: Provide for the Distribution of Forfeited Real Property; Authorize the Acquisition of Forfeited Real Property by Land Bank Authorities,” see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 92 (2002).
For note, “Crime and Offense: Relating to Forfeiture of Certain Contraband Property; Change Provisions Relating to Exemptions; Change Certain Provisions Relating to Forfeiture of Certain Contraband Property Relative to Controlled Substances; To Provide for Specific Repeal of Certain Related Provisions,” see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 115 (2002).
For article on the 2015 enactment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2015).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 13 - Controlled Substances
Article 2 - Regulation of Controlled Substances
Part 1 - Schedules, Offenses, and Penalties
§ 16-13-22. Administration of Article; Standards and Schedules
§ 16-13-23. Nomenclature for Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-24. Establishment of Schedules of Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-27.1. Exempt Anabolic Steroids
§ 16-13-29.1. Nonnarcotic Substances Excluded From Schedules of Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-29.2. Authority for Exemption of Over-the-Counter Schedule v Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-30.6. Prohibition on Purchase and Sale of Marijuana Flavored Products
§ 16-13-31. Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana, or Methamphetamine; Penalties
§ 16-13-31.1. Trafficking in Ecstasy; Sentencing; Variation
§ 16-13-32. Transactions in Drug Related Objects; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties
§ 16-13-32.2. Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
§ 16-13-33. Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Offense Under This Article
§ 16-13-35. General Registration Requirements
§ 16-13-36. Factors Considered in Determining Whether to Register Manufacturer or Distributor
§ 16-13-39. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers to Maintain Records of Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-40. Distribution of Schedule I and Ii Substances
§ 16-13-43. Unauthorized Distribution; Penalties
§ 16-13-44. Penalties Under Other Laws
§ 16-13-45. Powers of Enforcement Personnel
§ 16-13-46. Administrative Inspections and Warrants
§ 16-13-48. Cooperative Arrangements With Federal and Other State Agencies
§ 16-13-49. Declared Items of Contraband; Forfeiture
§ 16-13-50. Burden of Proof; Liability of Enforcement Officers in Lawful Performance of Duties
§ 16-13-51. Judicial Review of Administrative Determinations, Findings, and Conclusions
§ 16-13-54. Orders and Rules Promulgated Prior to July 1, 1974
§ 16-13-55. Construction of Article
§ 16-13-56.1. Opioids Defined; Notification of Addictive Risks