History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 815; Code 1863, § 4420; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 233, § 2; Code 1868, § 4461; Code 1873, § 4535; Code 1882, § 4535; Penal Code 1895, § 390; Penal Code 1910, § 381; Code 1933, § 26-6101; Code 1933, § 26-2011, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 966, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 16; Ga. L. 1996, p. 312, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, subsection (d) which was added by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1, was redesignated as subsection (e).
Cross references.
Computer pornography and child exploitation prevention, § 16-12-100.2 .
Law reviews.
For note, “Pedophilia, Exhibitionism, and Voyeurism: Legal Problems in the Deviant Society,” see 4 Ga. L. Rev. 149 (1969).
For comment on Byous v. State, 121 Ga. App. 654 , 175 S.E.2d 106 (1970), see 21 Mercer L. Rev. 695 (1970).
For comment on Jenkins v. State, 230 Ga. 726 , 199 S.E.2d 183 (1973), see 8 Ga. L. Rev. 225 (1973).
For comment on Slaton v. Paris Adult Theatre I, 231 Ga. 312 , 201 S.E.2d 456 (1973), see 8 Ga. L. Rev. 225 (1973).
For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).
For article, “Misdemeanor Sentencing in Georgia,” see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 8 (2001).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
§ 16-6-2. Sodomy; Aggravated Sodomy; Medical Expenses
§ 16-6-4. Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation
§ 16-6-5. Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes
§ 16-6-10. Keeping a Place of Prostitution
§ 16-6-13. Penalties for Violating Code Sections 16-6-9 Through 16-6-12
§ 16-6-13.1. Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Required
§ 16-6-13.2. Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle
§ 16-6-13.3. Civil Forfeiture of Proceeds and Property
§ 16-6-15. Solicitation of Sodomy
§ 16-6-16. Masturbation for Hire
§ 16-6-21. Marrying a Bigamist
§ 16-6-22.1. Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-22.2. Aggravated Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-23. Publication of Name or Identity of Female Raped or Assaulted With Intent to Commit Rape
§ 16-6-25. Harboring, Concealing, or Withholding Information Concerning a Sexual Offender; Penalties