The Attorney General shall have authority to initiate any proceedings and to exercise any power or authority in the same manner as if he or she were acting under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, as regards violations or potential violations of this article.
History. Code 1981, § 16-9-126 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 865, § 2; Code 1981, § 16-9-127 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2002, p. 551, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 15/SB 148.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2002, p. 551, § 2, effective May 2, 2002, redesignated the former provisions of this Code section as Code Section 16-9-128.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices
§ 16-9-121. Elements of Offense
§ 16-9-121.1. Offense of Aggravated Identity Fraud
§ 16-9-122. Attempting or Conspiring to Commit Offense; Penalty
§ 16-9-125.1. Victim’s Right to File Report
§ 16-9-126. Penalty for Violations
§ 16-9-127. Authority of Attorney General
§ 16-9-129. Actual and Punitive Damages Available to Business Victim