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 article 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, § 35-2-87 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety
Article 4 - Department of Public Safety Nomenclature
§ 35-2-82. Permission Required for Use of Department Nomenclature
§ 35-2-83. Permission Required for Use of Department Symbols
§ 35-2-84. Procedure for Seeking Permission to Use Department Nomenclature or Symbols
§ 35-2-85. Injunctions Against Violations