Georgia Code
Article 1 - Theft
§ 16-8-13. Theft of Trade Secrets

commits the offense of theft of a trade secret and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years and by a fine of not more than $50,000.00, provided that, if the value of such trade secret, and any article representing such trade secret that is taken, is not more than $100.00 such person shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 647, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1966, p. 425, §§ 1, 2, 5; Code 1933, § 26-1809, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 16; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1051, § 1.
Cross references.
Trade secrets, § 10-1-760 et seq.
Law reviews.
For note, “Trade Secrets and Confidential Information Under Georgia Law,” see 19 Ga. L. Rev. 623 (1984).
For note, “Legal Remedies for Computer Abuse,” see 21 Ga. St. B.J. 100 (1985).

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