History. Code 1981, § 16-9-128 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 551, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 568, § 2/HB 1016; Ga. L. 2011, p. 794, § 6/HB 87.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 794, § 1/HB 87, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011.’ ”
Ga. L. 2011, p. 794, § 21/HB 87, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for severability, and provides, in part, that: “(b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law.
“(c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.”
Ga. L. 2011, p. 794, § 22/HB 87, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment of this Code section shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after July 1, 2011.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 35 (2011).
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