History. Code 1933, § 79A-9907, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 238, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 312, § 4; Ga. L. 1996, p. 356, § 8; Ga. L. 1998, p. 778, § 7; Ga. L. 2008, p. 169, § 9/HB 1090; Ga. L. 2016, p. 798, § 9/HB 783.
The 2016 amendment, effective May 3, 2016, added subsection (e).
Cross references.
Fine or forfeiture for violations which are grounds for revocation of dangerous drug permit, § 16-13-72.1 .
Law reviews.
For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).
For note on 1989 amendment to this Code section, see 6 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 204 (1989).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 13 - Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-70.1. Definition of Terms
§ 16-13-71. “Dangerous Drug” Defined
§ 16-13-72. Sale, Distribution, or Possession of Dangerous Drugs
§ 16-13-72.1. Revocation of Dangerous Drug Permit; Forfeiture
§ 16-13-73. Labeling Prescription Containers of Dangerous Drugs
§ 16-13-74. Written Prescriptions for Dangerous Drugs; Content; Signature
§ 16-13-75. Drugs to Be Kept in Original Container; Exception
§ 16-13-76. Use of Fictitious Name or False Address When Obtaining Drugs
§ 16-13-77. Applicability of Article to Practitioner of the Healing Arts
§ 16-13-78.1. Prescribing or Ordering Dangerous Drugs
§ 16-13-78.2. Possession, Manufacture, Delivery, Distribution, or Sale of Counterfeit Substances