History. Code 1933, § 26-1706, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Deceptive or unfair trade practices or consumer transactions, § 10-1-370 et seq.
Misrepresentation of quantity of commodities in commercial transactions, and misrepresentation or deception in pricing by weight, measure, or count, §§ 10-2-7 , 10-2-8 .
Law reviews.
For article discussing available remedies in this state for deceptive trade practices, in light of the model Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law proposed in Georgia in 1973, see 10 Ga. St. B. J. 281 (1973).
For article explaining the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, proposed in Georgia in 1973, see 10 Ga. St. B. J. 409 (1974).
For note discussing criminal penalty for deceptive business practices, see 25 Emory L.J. 445 (1976).
For article, “Individual Accountability for Corporate Crime,” see 34 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 335 (2018).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices
Article 4 - Fraud and Related Offenses
§ 16-9-50. Deceptive Business Practices
§ 16-9-52. Improper Solicitation of Money
§ 16-9-53. Damaging, Destroying, or Secreting Property to Defraud Another
§ 16-9-54. False Statements by Telephone Solicitors
§ 16-9-56. Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Refunds
§ 16-9-58. Failing to Pay for Natural Products or Chattels
§ 16-9-59. Operation of Credit Repair Services Organization
§ 16-9-60. “Foreclosure Fraud” Construed; Penalty
§ 16-9-61. Misrepresenting the Origin or Ownership of Timber or Agricultural Commodities
§ 16-9-62. Crimes Utilizing Automated Sales Suppression Devices, Zapper, or Phantom-Ware; Penalties