History. Code 1981, § 16-9-130 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 551, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 16/SB 148; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 16/HB 323.
The 2017 amendment, effective May 9, 2017, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted “provided, however, that punitive damages” for “provided, however, punitive damages” near the middle of the first sentence of subsection (a).
Law reviews.
For article, “Overcoming Under-Compensation and Under-Deterrence in Intentional Tort Cases: Are Statutory Multiple Damages the Best Remedy?,” see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 449 (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