Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

§ 16-11-7. Special Assistant Attorney General for Investigation and Prosecution of Subversive Activities - The Governor, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, is...

§ 16-11-8. Duties Imposed on Prosecuting Attorneys, Commissioner of Public Safety, Sheriffs, and Police to Furnish Information and Assistance; Establishment of Special Enforcement Agencies - For the collection of any evidence and information referred to...

§ 16-11-9. Maintenance of Records by Special Assistant; Classification of Records - The Attorney General shall require the special assistant to maintain...

§ 16-11-10. Grand Jury Investigations - The judge of any court exercising general criminal jurisdiction, when...

§ 16-11-11. Dissolution of Subversive Organizations; Revocation of Charter, Funds, Books, and Records - It shall be unlawful for any subversive organization or foreign...

§ 16-11-12. Eligibility of Subversive Persons to Hold Office or Position in Government - No subversive person shall be eligible for employment in or...

§ 16-11-13. Investigation of All State Employees Prior to Appointment or Employment; Questionnaire; Promulgation of Orders, Rules, and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 216, § 11;...

§ 16-11-14. False Swearing in Written Statement - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 73, § 9;...

§ 16-11-15. Information Concerning Membership of Relative in a Subversive Organization - No person giving any information, whether by answering a questionnaire...

§ 16-11-16. Filing Written Statement - Any questionnaires or statements prepared as provided in Code Section...

Article 2 - Offenses Against Public Order

§ 16-11-30. Riot - History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 811; Code 1863,...

§ 16-11-31. Inciting to Riot - History. Code 1933, § 26-2602, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-11-32. Affray - History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 811; Code 1863,...

§ 16-11-33. Unlawful Assembly - A person who knowingly participates in either of the following...

§ 16-11-34. Preventing or Disrupting Lawful Meetings, Gatherings, or Processions - History. Code 1933, § 26-2605, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-11-34.1. Preventing or Disrupting General Assembly Sessions or Other Meetings of Members; Unlawful Activities Within the State Capitol or Certain Capitol Square Buildings - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-34.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-34.2. Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct at Any Funeral or Memorial Service - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-34.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-35. Removal From Campus or Facility of Unit of University System or School; Failure to Leave - History. Code 1933, § 26-2615, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...

§ 16-11-36. Loitering or Prowling - History. Code 1933, § 26-2616, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 16-11-37. Terroristic Threats and Acts - History. Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 131, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 16-11-37.1. Dissemination of Information Relating to Terroristic Acts - It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to furnish...

§ 16-11-38. Wearing Mask, Hood, or Device Which Conceals Identity of Wearer - History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 9, §§ 3, 7; Code...

§ 16-11-39. Disorderly Conduct - History. Code 1863, § 4271; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 233,...

§ 16-11-39.1. Harassing Communications; Venue; Separate Offenses; Impact on Free Speech - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-39.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-39.2. Unlawful Conduct During 9-1-1 Call - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-39.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-40. Unlawful Use of Emergency Exit Door - It shall be unlawful to use an emergency exit door...

§ 16-11-40.1. Definitions; Identification of Minors; Criminal Offense - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-40.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-41. Public Drunkenness - History. Code 1933, § 26-2607, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-11-42. Refusal to Relinquish Telephone Party Line in Case of Emergency; False Request on Party Line as to Emergency; Warning Printed in Telephone Books - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 915, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 16-11-43. Obstructing Highways, Streets, Sidewalks, or Other Public Passages - A person who, without authority of law, purposely or recklessly...

§ 16-11-43.1. Promoting or Organizing Drag Races or Laying Drags Exhibitions - Any person who knowingly promotes or organizes an exhibition of...

§ 16-11-44. Maintaining a Disorderly House - A person who keeps and maintains, either by himself or...

§ 16-11-45. Use of Laser Against Aircraft - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-45 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Invasions of Privacy

Part 1 - Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses

§ 16-11-60. Definitions - As used within this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 16-11-61. Peeping Toms - History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 386, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 16-11-62. Eavesdropping, Surveillance, or Intercepting Communication Which Invades Privacy of Another; Divulging Private Message - It shall be unlawful for: History. Ga. L. 1967, p....

§ 16-11-63. Possession, Sale, or Distribution of Eavesdropping Devices - History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 844, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 16-11-64. Interception of Wire or Oral Transmissions by Law Enforcement Officers - History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 844, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 16-11-64.1. Application and Issuance of Order Authorizing Installation and Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device - Any district attorney having jurisdiction over the prosecution of the...

§ 16-11-64.2. Emergency Situation and Other Grounds Authorizing Installation and Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device Prior to Order; Time for Order Approving Installation or Use - Any investigative or law enforcement officer, specially designated in writing...

§ 16-11-64.3. Emergency Situation; Application for an Investigation Warrant - then any investigative or law enforcement officer specifically designated by...

§ 16-11-65. License to Intercept Telephonic Communications for Business Service Improvement; Regulatory Powers of Georgia Public Service Commission - History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 844, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 16-11-66. Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communication by Party Thereto; Consent Requirements for Recording and Divulging Conversations to Which Child Under 18 Years Is a Party; Parental Exception - A true and correct copy of the recording provided for...

§ 16-11-66.1. Disclosure of Stored Wire or Electronic Communications; Records; Search Warrants; Issuance of Subpoena; Violation - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-66.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-67. Admissibility of Evidence Obtained in Violation of Part - No evidence obtained in a manner which violates any of...

§ 16-11-68. Admissibility of Privileged Communications - Nothing contained within this part shall permit the introduction into...

§ 16-11-69. Penalty for Violations of Part - Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of Code Section...

§ 16-11-70. Telephone Records Privacy Protection - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-70 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Preparation of Federal and State Income Tax Returns

§ 16-11-80. “Business of Preparing Federal or State Income Tax Returns or Assisting Taxpayers in Preparing Such Returns” Defined - For the purposes of this part, a person is engaged...

§ 16-11-81. Disclosure of Information Obtained in Business of Preparing Federal or State Income Tax Returns or Assisting in Preparation - It shall be unlawful for any person, including an individual,...

§ 16-11-82. Contacting Taxpayer to Obtain Written Consent - Contacting a taxpayer to obtain his written consent to disclosure...

§ 16-11-83. Penalty for Violations of Part - Any person violating the provisions of this part shall be...

Part 3 - Invasion of Privacy

§ 16-11-90. Prohibition on Nude or Sexually Explicit Electronic Transmissions - Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impose...

§ 16-11-91. Use or Installation of Device to Film Underneath or Through an Individual’s Clothing Under Certain Circumstances - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-91 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-92. Sexual Extortion - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-92 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 16-11-100. Abandoning, Discarding, or Leaving Unattended Containers Which Lock or Fasten Automatically; Abandoning or Discarding Motor Vehicle Which Does Not Have Door or Window Removed - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 273, §§ 1,...

§ 16-11-101. Furnishing Knuckles or a Knife to Person Under the Age of 18 Years - A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high...

§ 16-11-101.1. Furnishing Pistol or Revolver to Person Under the Age of 18 Years - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-101.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-102. Pointing or Aiming Gun or Pistol at Another - A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he intentionally...

§ 16-11-103. Discharge of Gun or Pistol Near Public Highway; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 131, §§ 1, 2; Penal...

§ 16-11-104. Discharge of Firearms on Property of Another - History. Code 1933, § 26-2909.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 16-11-106. Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Crimes - and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and,...

§ 16-11-107. Harming a Law Enforcement Animal - (2.1) “Dangerous weapon” shall have the same meaning as provided...

§ 16-11-107.1. Harassment of Assistance Dog by Humans or Other Dogs; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-107.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-108. Misuse of Firearm or Archery Tackle While Hunting - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-108 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-109. Activities Prohibited to Person Charged With Violation of Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-108; Penalty for Violation of Code Section; Surrender of Hunting License - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-109 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-110. Revocation of Hunting License for Violation of Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-108 or Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-109 - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-110 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-111. “Anhydrous Ammonia” Defined; Crime for Possession - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-111 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-112. Vehicles With False or Secret Compartments - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-112 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-113. Offense of Transferring Firearm to Individual Other Than Actual Buyer - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-113 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Possession of Dangerous Weapons

§ 16-11-120. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 16-11-121. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 16-11-122. Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun or Rifle, Machine Gun, Silencer, or Dangerous Weapon Prohibited - No person shall have in his possession any sawed-off shotgun,...

§ 16-11-123. Unlawful Possession of Firearms or Weapons - A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of firearms...

§ 16-11-124. Exemptions From Application of Part - This part shall not apply to: History. Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-11-125. Burden of Proof as to Exemptions - In any complaint, accusation, or indictment and in any action...

Part 3 - Carrying and Possession of Firearms

§ 16-11-125.1. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: provided, however, that...

§ 16-11-126. Having or Carrying Handguns, Long Guns, or Other Weapons; Exceptions for Homes, Motor Vehicles, Private Property, and Other Locations and Conditions; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon - History. Laws 1837, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, pp. 848, 849.; Ga....

§ 16-11-127. Carrying Weapons or Long Guns in Unauthorized Locations - History. Ga. L. 1870, p. 421, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 16-11-127.1. Carrying Weapons Within School Safety Zones, at School Functions, or on a Bus or Other Transportation Furnished by a School - provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to...

§ 16-11-127.2. Weapons on Premises of Nuclear Power Facility - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-127.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-129. Weapons Carry License; Gun Safety Information; Temporary Renewal Permit; Mandamus; Verification of License - (a.1) Gun safety information. for at least five years immediately...

§ 16-11-130. Exemptions From Code Sections 16-11-126 Through 16-11-127.2 - In addition, any such sheriff, retired sheriff, deputy sheriff, retired...

§ 16-11-130.1. Allowing Personnel to Carry Weapons Within Certain School Safety Zones and at School Functions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-130.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-130.2. Carrying a Weapon or Long Gun at a Commercial Service Airport - (a.1) As used in this Code section, the term: History....

§ 16-11-131. Possession of Firearms by Convicted Felons and First Offender Probationers - (b.1) Any person who is prohibited by this Code section...

§ 16-11-132. Possession of Handgun by Person Under the Age of 18 Years - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-132 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-133. Minimum Periods of Confinement for Persons Convicted Who Have Prior Convictions - and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and,...

§ 16-11-134. Discharging Firearm While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-134 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-135. Public or Private Employer’s Parking Lots; Right of Privacy in Vehicles in Employer’s Parking Lot or Invited Guests on Lot; Exceptions; Severability; Rights of Action - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-135 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-136. Restrictions on Possession, Manufacture, Sale, or Transfer of Knives - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-136 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-137. Detention for Investigation of License to Carry Prohibited - A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to...

§ 16-11-138. Defense of Self or Others as Absolute Defense - Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided...

Part 4 - Antiterroristic Training

§ 16-11-150. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 16-11-151. Prohibited Training - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-151 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-152. Authorized Training - This part shall not apply to: History. Code 1981, §...

Part 4A - Enhanced Criminal Penalties

§ 16-11-160. Use of Machine Guns, Sawed-Off Rifles, Sawed-Off Shotguns, or Firearms With Silencers During Commission of Certain Offenses; Enhanced Criminal Penalties - (D.1) Home invasion in any degree as defined in Code...

§ 16-11-161. Consistent Local Laws or Ordinances Authorized - Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a...

§ 16-11-162. Exemption for Use of Force in Defense of Others - This part shall not apply to persons who use force...

Part 5 - Brady Law Regulations

§ 16-11-171. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 16-11-172. Transfers or Purchases of Firearms Subject to the Nics; Information Concerning Persons Who Have Been Involuntarily Hospitalized to Be Forwarded to the Fbi; Penalties for Breach of Confidentiality; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-172 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-173. Legislative Findings; Preemption of Local Regulation and Lawsuits; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-173 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Offenses Involving Illegal Aliens

§ 16-11-200. Offense of Transporting or Moving Illegal Aliens; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-200 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-201. Definitions; Offense of Concealing, Harboring, or Shielding an Illegal Alien; Penalties; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-201 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-202. Illegal Alien Defined; Offense of Inducing an Illegal Alien to Enter State; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-202 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-203. Authority of Law Enforcement Officers to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws; Documentation - The testimony of any officer, employee, or agent of the...

Article 6 - Domestic Terrorism

§ 16-11-220. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 16-11-221. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-221 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-11-222. Persons and Conduct Subject to Prosecution for Offense of Domestic Terrorism - A person shall be subject to prosecution in this state...

§ 16-11-223. Jurisdiction for Prosecutions - The Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys...

§ 16-11-224. Construction; Constitutional Protections - This article shall not be construed to infringe upon constitutionally...

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Georgia Code Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety