History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 18, 1609; Ga. L. 1981, p. 814, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 283, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 426, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 1211, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 831, § 1/HB 607; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 35/HB 942; Ga. L. 2018, p. 334, § 1/HB 856.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, substituted “16” for “15” in subsection (b); substituted “four” for “three” in paragraph (b)(1); deleted “and” at the end of subparagraph (b)(1)(B); substituted “; and” for a period at the end of subparagraph (b)(1)(C); and added subparagraph (b)(1)(D).
Cross references.
Powers and duties of board with regard to Georgia Fire Academy, T. 25, C. 7.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2009, p. 831, § 2/HB 607, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall apply to appointments made on or after January 20, 2011.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 35-2-2. Creation of Department of Public Safety
§ 35-2-5. Commissioner of Public Safety — Rank in Uniform Division; Chief Officer
§ 35-2-6. Employment of Temporary Expert Assistance
§ 35-2-8. Comptroller — Appointment; Membership in Uniform Division Prohibited; Bond
§ 35-2-12. Contribution to Political Campaigns by Employees of Department
§ 35-2-13. Headquarters for Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Divisions
§ 35-2-14. “Peace Officer” Defined; Enforcement of Immigration and Custom Laws