Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who knowingly fails to comply with or who knowingly violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The provisions of this Code section shall not preclude prosecution and punishment for the commission of any felony offense as otherwise provided by law.
History. Code 1981, § 21-5-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 957, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 297, § 7; Ga. L. 1988, p. 603, § 8; Ga. L. 1989, p. 10, § 1; Ga. L. 2016, p. 173, § 6/SB 199.
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For survey article on local government law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 263 (2008).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 21-5-2. Declaration of Policy
§ 21-5-6. Powers and Duties of the Commission
§ 21-5-7. Initiation of Complaints
§ 21-5-9.1. Prerequisite to Seeking Election or Reelection to General Assembly
§ 21-5-10. Chapter as Continuation of Laws; Effect of Enactment
§ 21-5-11. Acceptance by Public Officers of Monetary Fees or Honoraria
§ 21-5-12. Connected Organizations
§ 21-5-13. Limitation of Actions
§ 21-5-14. E-Mail Address Reporting Requirements; Exceptions