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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-12-1. Contributing to the Delinquency or Dependency of a Minor - (d.1) A person convicted pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection...
§ 16-12-1.1. Child, Family, or Group-Care Facility Operators Prohibited From Employing or Allowing to Reside or Be Domiciled Persons With Certain Past Criminal Violations - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-1.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-2. Smoking in Public Places - History. Code 1933, § 26-9910, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...
§ 16-12-3. Suspension of Gas or Electrical Service for Not Making Payments on Appliances Purchased From or Repaired by Utility Company - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 849, § 1. Cross references....
§ 16-12-4. Cruelty to Animals - History. Code 1933, § 26-2802, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-5. Tattooing - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Gambling and Related Offenses
Part 1 - Gambling
§ 16-12-20. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: Any item described...
§ 16-12-21. Gambling - History. Laws 1847, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, pp. 819, 820.; Ga....
§ 16-12-22. Commercial Gambling - History. Code 1933, § 26-2703, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-22.1. Raffles Operated by Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-22.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-23. Keeping a Gambling Place - History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 815.; Code 1863,...
§ 16-12-24. Possession, Manufacture, or Transfer of Gambling Device or Parts; Possession of Antique Slot Machines - History. Code 1933, § 26-2707, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-25. Solicitation of Another to Gamble With Intent to Defraud or Deceive - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1198, §§ 1, 2.
§ 16-12-26. Advertising Commercial Gambling - History. Code 1933, § 26-2705, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-27. Advertisement or Solicitation for Participation in Lotteries - History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 187, § 1; Penal Code...
§ 16-12-28. Communicating Gambling Information - History. Code 1933, § 26-2706, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-29. Competent Witnesses - On the trial of any person for violating Code Section...
§ 16-12-32. Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-32 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-33. Bribery of a Contestant - A person who gives, offers, or promises any reward, money,...
§ 16-12-34. Soliciting or Accepting a Bribe to Influence Outcome of Athletic Contests, Sporting Events, or Exhibitions - A person participating or expecting to participate or any coach,...
§ 16-12-35. Applicability of Part; Penalty for Violation - The term some skill refers to a particular craft, coordinated...
§ 16-12-36. Lawful Promotional and Giveaway Contests - History. Code 1933, § 26-2714, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 16-12-37. Dogfighting - shall be guilty of a felony and, upon the first...
§ 16-12-38. Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Exceptions; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-38 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Bingo
§ 16-12-50. Legislative Intent - It is the intention of the General Assembly that, except...
§ 16-12-51. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 16-12-52. License Required to Operate Bingo Game; Recreational Bingo Exception - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1164, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-53. Licensing Procedure; Fee; Renewal - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1164, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-54. Revocation of Licenses; Access to Premises by Law Enforcement Agencies - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1164, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-55. Certification of Tax-Exempt Status of Organization; Issuance of Certificate of Licensure - The Secretary of State shall upon the request of any...
§ 16-12-56. Issuance of Annual One-Day License to Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt School; Application - Notwithstanding the other provisions of this part, the Secretary of...
§ 16-12-57. Restrictions as to Ownership of Premises Utilized - Bingo games shall be operated only on premises owned by...
§ 16-12-58. Age Restrictions - No person under the age of 18 years shall be...
§ 16-12-59. Annual Report to Be Filed With the Secretary of State - On or before April 15 of each year, every nonprofit,...
§ 16-12-60. Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1164, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-61. Promulgation of Necessary Rules and Regulations by Secretary of State Authorized - The Secretary of State is authorized to promulgate rules and...
§ 16-12-62. Penalties - Any person who operates a bingo game for which a...
§ 16-12-63. Transfer of Regulatory Authority Over Bingo; Procedure and Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-63 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Obscenity and Related Offenses
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-12-80. Distributing Obscene Material; Obscene Material Defined; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 163, § 1; Code 1882,...
§ 16-12-81. Distribution of Material Depicting Nudity or Sexual Conduct; Penalty - Notice — The material contained herein depicts nudity or sexual...
§ 16-12-82. Public Nuisances - The use of any premises in violation of any of...
§ 16-12-83. Contraband - Any materials declared to be obscene by this part and...
§ 16-12-85. Display of Restricted Film Previews to General Audiences - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 508, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....
Part 2 - Offenses Related to Minors Generally
§ 16-12-100. Sexual Exploitation of Children; Reporting Violation; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - (b.1) For any violation of paragraph (5), (6), (7), or...
§ 16-12-100.1. Electronically Furnishing Obscene Material to Minors - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-100.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-100.2. Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention - The term shall not be construed to require proof of...
§ 16-12-100.3. Obscene Telephone Contact; Conviction; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-100.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-100.4. Access or Use of Commercial Social Networking Website by High-Risk Sex Offenders; Conviction; Severability - Such term shall not include a website that is either...
Part 3 - Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors
§ 16-12-101. Legislative Purpose - The General Assembly finds that the sale, loan, and exhibition...
§ 16-12-102. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-12-103. Selling, Loaning, Distributing, or Exhibiting; Duties of Video Game Retailers - History. Code 1981, §§ 16-12-103 , 16-12-104 , enacted by...
§ 16-12-104. Library Exception - The provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall not apply to...
§ 16-12-105. Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-105 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 4 - Offenses Against Public Transportation
§ 16-12-120. Certain Acts in Public Transit Buses, Rapid Rail Cars, or Stations; Penalty - (a.1) (1) It shall be unlawful to solicit money or...
§ 16-12-120.1. Altered Fare Coins, Tokens, Stored Value Cards, Transfers, Transaction Cards, and Tickets; Sale or Exchange of Tokens, Stored Value Card Transfers, Transaction Cards, or Tickets Without Consent - A person who commits or attempts to commit any of...
Part 2 - Transportation Passenger Safety
§ 16-12-121. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-12-122. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 16-12-123. Bus or Rail Vehicle Hijacking; Boarding With Concealed Weapon; Company Use of Reasonable Security Measures - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2238, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-124. Removal of Baggage, Freight, or Other Items Transported by Bus or Stored in a Terminal - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2238, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 16-12-125. Avoiding or Interfering With Securing Measures; Penalty; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-125 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-126. Intentionally Interfering With Safety or Traffic Control Devices; Penalty; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-126 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-127. Prohibition on Firearms, Hazardous Substances, Knives, or Other Devices; Penalty; Affirmative Defenses - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-127 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-128. Effect of Part on Other Provisions of Law; Civil or Criminal Proceedings; Restitution - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2238, § 5; Code 1981,...
§ 16-12-129. Defense of Self or Others an Absolute Defense to Violation Under This Part - Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided...
Article 5 - Abortion
§ 16-12-140. Criminal Abortion - History. Ga. L. 1876, p. 113, § 2; Code 1882,...
§ 16-12-141. Restrictions on the Performance of Abortions; Availability of Records; Civil Cause of Action; Affirmative Defenses - History. Code 1933, § 26-1202, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-141.1. Disposal of Aborted Fetuses; Reporting Requirements; Penalties; Public Report; Confidentiality of Identity of Physicians Filing Reports - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-141.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-142. Objections by Medical Facilities, Physicians, or Pharmacists to Providing Abortion-Related Services - History. Code 1933, § 26-1202, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-12-143. Failure to File or Maintain Required Written Reports - A person who fails to file or maintain in complete...
§ 16-12-144. Partial-Birth Abortions - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-144 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 6 - Human Body Traffic
§ 16-12-160. Buying or Selling or Offering to Buy or Sell the Human Body or Parts - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-160 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-161. Removal of Body Parts From Scene of Death or Dismemberment; Criminal Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-161 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7 - Sale or Distribution To, or Possession By, Minors of Cigarettes and Tobacco Related Objects
§ 16-12-170. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-12-171. Prohibited Acts - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-171 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-172. Posting Signs in Place of Business - SALE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE...
§ 16-12-173. Sales From Vending Machines - THE PURCHASE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE...
§ 16-12-174. Distribution of Tobacco Product Samples - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-174 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-175. Enforcement Actions; Collection and Report of Fines; Inspections by Law Enforcement Agencies; Annual Report - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-175 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-176. Administration and Enforcement - The state revenue commissioner shall administer and enforce this article...
Article 8 - Regulation of Low Thc Oil
§ 16-12-190. Definition - As used in this article, the term “low THC oil”...
§ 16-12-191. Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Low Thc Oil; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-191 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 9 - Access to Medical Cannabis
§ 16-12-200. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-12-201. Prohibition Against Producing, Growing, Manufacturing, or Dispensing Low Thc Oil or Products - Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be...
§ 16-12-202. Creation of Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; Terms; Designation; Meetings; Vacancy; Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-202 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-203. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities - The commission shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:...
§ 16-12-204. Issuance of Nontransferable Designated University Licenses for Production of Low Thc Oil and Products; Research on Therapeutic Use; Reporting; Collected Information; License Revocation - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-204 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-206. Annual, Nontransferable Dispensing License; Adoption of Rules; Fees - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-206 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-207. Establishment of Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; Membership; Inspections; Provision of Information; Plan for Accredited Lab Testing; Patient and Physician Input - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-207 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Role of Commission
§ 16-12-210. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Commission; No Undue Burden on Patients; Remission of Fees - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-210 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-211. Class 1 Production Licenses; Application Fee; Revocation; Limitation on Ownership - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-211 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-212. Class 2 Production Licenses; Application Fees; Revocation; Limitation on Ownership - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-212 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-213. Tracking Systems Required - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-213 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-214. Study on Minority and Women Participation; Addressing Discrimination - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-214 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-215. Limitation on Locations; Advertising or Marketing Prohibited; Information Available to Physicians - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-215 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-216. Bureau of Investigation, Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, and Composite Medical Board to Jointly Establish Procedures to Ensure Compliance - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be responsible for investigating...
§ 16-12-217. On-Demand Access to Facilities; Provision of Samples; Testing; Secured Transportation - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-217 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-218. No Eligibility for Tax Credit - A licensee shall not be eligible for any tax credit...
§ 16-12-219. Convicted Felons Prohibited From Employment; Exception - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-219 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-220. Confidential Nature of Data; Exclusion; Patient Privacy - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-220 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-221. Contracts for Initial Licenses Awarded Through Bids or Proposals; Minimum Contract Terms and Renewals; Subcontracting; Giving or Receiving Things of Value Limited - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-221 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-222. Transfer of Ownership; Appeals; Meaning of License; Transfer Fees - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-222 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-223. Revocation of License; Appeal - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-223 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-224. Limitation on Ownership by Member or Former Member of Commission; Limitation on Physician’s Involvement; Identification When Contributing to Political Campaigns - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-224 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-225. Criminal Offenses; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-225 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-226. Sales and Use Taxes Applicable - The sale of low THC oil and products authorized by...
Part 3 - Dispensing and Distribution
§ 16-12-230. Requirements for Dispensing Low Thc Oil and Products - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-230 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-231. Exemptions From Arrest, Prosecutions, or Penalty - The following persons and entities, when acting in accordance with...
§ 16-12-232. Reimbursement to State Employees for Counsel Fees - A state employee is eligible for reimbursement for incurred counsel...
§ 16-12-233. Contracts Not Against Public Policy - It is the intent of the General Assembly that contracts...
§ 16-12-234. Unlawful Ways to Ingest Low Thc Oil or Products - It shall be unlawful to ingest low THC oil or...
§ 16-12-235. Research in Compliance With Federal Regulations - Notwithstanding anything to the contrary within this article, nothing herein...
§ 16-12-235.1. Possession of Thc Oil and Products by Colleges and Universities for Research Purposes; Permitting Requirements; Inspection - History. Code 1981, § 16-12-235.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-12-236. Regulation by Department of Agriculture - The Georgia Department of Agriculture shall not regulate any activity...