A person commits the offense of theft by receiving property stolen in another state when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen in another state, unless the property is received, disposed of, or retained with intent to restore it to the owner.
History. Ga. L. 1918, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § 26-2623; Code 1933, § 26-1816, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 841, § 2.
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For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 8 - Offenses Involving Theft
§ 16-8-5.1. Circumstances Permitting Inference of Intent to Avoid Payment; Exceptions
§ 16-8-5.2. Retail Property Fencing; Civil Forfeiture; Related Matters
§ 16-8-6. Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property
§ 16-8-7. Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
§ 16-8-8. Theft by Receiving Property Stolen in Another State
§ 16-8-9. Theft by Bringing Stolen Property Into State
§ 16-8-10. Affirmative Defenses to Prosecution for Violation of Code Sections 16-8-2 Through 16-8-9
§ 16-8-11. Venue for Purposes of Code Sections 16-8-2 Through 16-8-9 and 16-8-13 Through 16-8-15
§ 16-8-12. Penalties for Theft in Violation of Code Sections 16-8-2 Through 16-8-9
§ 16-8-13. Theft of Trade Secrets
§ 16-8-14. Theft by Shoplifting
§ 16-8-14.2. Organized Retail Theft
§ 16-8-15. Conversion of Payments for Real Property Improvements
§ 16-8-17. Misuse of Universal Product Code Labels
§ 16-8-18. Entering Automobile or Other Motor Vehicle With Intent to Commit Theft or Felony
§ 16-8-21. Removal or Abandonment of Shopping Carts
§ 16-8-23. Prohibited Uses of Fifth Wheel