Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices

§ 16-9-4. Manufacturing, Selling, or Distributing False Identification Document; Civil Forfeiture; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-5. Counterfeit or False Proof of Insurance Document - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-6. Punishment for Fiduciary in Violation of Chapter - Unless a greater penalty is specifically provided in this chapter,...

Article 2 - Deposit Account Fraud

§ 16-9-20. Deposit Account Fraud - Click to view “You are hereby notified that the following...

§ 16-9-21. Printing, Executing, or Negotiating Checks, Drafts, Orders, or Debit Card Sales Drafts Knowing Information Thereon to Be in Error, Fictitious, or Assigned to Another Account Holder - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Illegal Use of Financial Transaction Cards

§ 16-9-30. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (5.1) “Financial transaction...

§ 16-9-31. Financial Transaction Card Theft - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1969,...

§ 16-9-32. Forgery of Financial Transaction Card - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1969,...

§ 16-9-33. Financial Transaction Card Fraud - History. Code 1933, §§ 26-1705.1, 26-1705.4, enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-34. Criminal Possession of Financial Transaction Card Forgery Devices - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.5, enacted by Ga. L. 1969,...

§ 16-9-35. Criminal Receipt of Goods and Services Fraudulently Obtained - A person commits the offense of criminally receiving goods and...

§ 16-9-36. Rebuttable Presumption of Criminal Receipt of Goods and Services Fraudulently Obtained - A person who obtains at a discount price a ticket...

§ 16-9-36.1. Criminal Factoring of Financial Transaction Card Records - Any person who, without the acquirer’s express authorization, employs or...

§ 16-9-37. Unauthorized Use of Financial Transaction Card; Misuse of Government Issued Cards - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.8, enacted by Ga. L. 1969,...

§ 16-9-38. Punishment and Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.9, enacted by Ga. L. 1969,...

§ 16-9-39. Publication of Information Regarding Schemes, Devices, Means, or Methods for Financial Transaction Card Fraud or Theft of Telecommunication Services - History. Code 1933, § 26-1705.10, enacted by Ga. L. 1972,...

§ 16-9-40. Venue Determinations - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-40 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Fraud and Related Offenses

§ 16-9-50. Deceptive Business Practices - History. Code 1933, § 26-1706, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-9-51. Destruction, Removal, Concealment, Encumbrance, or Transfer of Property Subject to Security Interest - History. Code 1933, § 26-1707, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-9-52. Improper Solicitation of Money - This is a solicitation for the order of goods or...

§ 16-9-53. Damaging, Destroying, or Secreting Property to Defraud Another - History. Code 1933, § 26-1504, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-9-54. False Statements by Telephone Solicitors - History. Code 1933, § 26-1710, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 16-9-55. Fraudulently Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain Public Housing or Reduction in Public Housing Rent - History. Code 1933, § 26-1710, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 16-9-56. Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Refunds - History. Code 1933, § 26-1709, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 16-9-57. False Representation as Representative of Peace Officer Organization or Fire Service Organization - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1221, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....

§ 16-9-58. Failing to Pay for Natural Products or Chattels - Any person, either on his or her own account or...

§ 16-9-59. Operation of Credit Repair Services Organization - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-59 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-60. “Foreclosure Fraud” Construed; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-60 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-61. Misrepresenting the Origin or Ownership of Timber or Agricultural Commodities - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-61 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-62. Crimes Utilizing Automated Sales Suppression Devices, Zapper, or Phantom-Ware; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-62 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-63. False Representation as Veteran - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-63 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Removal or Alteration of Identification From Property

§ 16-9-70. Criminal Use of an Article With an Altered Identification Mark - History. Code 1933, § 26-1506, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 16-9-71. Removal of Collars or Identifying Items or Marks on Animals - History. Code 1933, § 26-2802.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

Article 6 - Computer Systems Protection

Part 1 - Computer Crimes

§ 16-9-90. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 16-9-91. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds that: History. Code 1981, § 16-9-91...

§ 16-9-92. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 16-9-93. Computer Crimes Defined; Exclusivity of Article; Civil Remedies; Criminal Penalties - shall be guilty of the crime of computer theft. shall...

§ 16-9-93.1. Misleading Transmittal and Use of Individual Name, Trade Name, Registered Trademark, Logo, Legal or Official Seal, or Copyrighted Symbol Over Computer or Telephone Network; Criminal Penalty; Civil Remedies - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-93.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-94. Venue - For the purpose of venue under this article, any violation...

Part 2 - Spam E-Mail

§ 16-9-100. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: The term does...

§ 16-9-101. Initiation of Deceptive Commercial E-Mail - Any person who initiates a commercial e-mail that the person...

§ 16-9-102. Penalties - the person shall be guilty of a felony and punished...

§ 16-9-103. Venue - For the purpose of venue under this part, any violation...

§ 16-9-104. Jurisdiction for Prosecutions - The Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the district...

§ 16-9-105. Civil Actions - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-105 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-106. Violations as Separate Offenses; Construction With Other Laws; E-Mail Policies of Service Providers Not Limited or Restricted - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-106 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-107. No Cause of Action Against Service Providers - There shall be no cause of action under this part...

Part 3 - Investigation of Violations

§ 16-9-108. Investigative and Subpoena Powers of District Attorneys and the Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-108 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-109. Disclosures by Service Providers Pursuant to Investigations - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-109 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Internet and E-Mail Fraud

§ 16-9-109.1. Fraudulent Business Practices Using Internet or E-Mail; Definitions; Penalties and Sanctions; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-109.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Motor Vehicle Sales and Transfers

§ 16-9-110. Sale or Transfer of New Motor Vehicles Not Manufactured in Compliance With Federal Standards - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-110 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-111. Importation, Manufacture, Selling, Offering for Sale, Installation, or Reinstallation of Counterfeit, Nonfunctional, and Such Other Types of Air Bags - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-111 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 8 - Identity Fraud

§ 16-9-120. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 16-9-121. Elements of Offense - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-121 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-121.1. Offense of Aggravated Identity Fraud - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-121.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-122. Attempting or Conspiring to Commit Offense; Penalty - It shall be unlawful for any person to attempt or...

§ 16-9-123. Investigations - The Attorney General shall have the authority to investigate any...

§ 16-9-124. Prosecutions - The Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys shall have the authority...

§ 16-9-125. County of Offense - The General Assembly finds that identity fraud involves the use...

§ 16-9-125.1. Victim’s Right to File Report - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-125.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-126. Penalty for Violations - (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable...

§ 16-9-127. Authority of Attorney General - The Attorney General shall have authority to initiate any proceedings...

§ 16-9-128. Exemptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-128 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-129. Actual and Punitive Damages Available to Business Victim - Any business victim who is injured by reason of any...

§ 16-9-130. Damages Available to Consumer Victim; No Defense That Others Engage in Comparable Practices; Service of Complaint - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-130 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-131. Criminal Prosecution - Whenever an investigation has been conducted by the Attorney General...

§ 16-9-132. Article Cumulative and Not Exclusive - This article is cumulative with other laws and is not...

Article 9 - Computer Security

§ 16-9-150. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 16-9-151. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (6.1) “Covered file-sharing...

§ 16-9-152. Spyware, Browsers, Hijacks, and Other Software Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-152 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-153. E-Mail Virus Distribution, Denial of Service Attacks, and Other Conduct Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-153 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-154. Inducement to Install, Copy, or Execute Software Through Misrepresentation Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-154 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-155. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-155 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-156. Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-9-156 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 16-9-157. Legislative Findings and Preemption - The General Assembly finds that this article is a matter...

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Georgia Code Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices

Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices