Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person’s use of department nomenclature or symbols in violation of this chapter may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees.
History. Code 1981, § 35-10-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 445, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
Chapter 10 - Municipal and County Police Departments’ Nomenclature
§ 35-10-2. Declaration of Public Purpose
§ 35-10-7. Injunctions Against Violations
§ 35-10-9. Actions for Civil Damages
§ 35-10-10. Criminal Penalties
§ 35-10-11. Name Required on Vehicles Used to Enforce Traffic Laws