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§ 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...
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
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...
Chapter 13 - Controlled Substances
§ 16-13-1. Drug Related Objects - This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe....
§ 16-13-2. Conditional Discharge for Possession of Controlled Substances as First Offense and Certain Nonviolent Property Crimes; Dismissal of Charges; Restitution to Victims - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9917, enacted by Ga. L. 1971,...
§ 16-13-3. Penalty for Abandonment of Dangerous Drugs, Poisons, or Controlled Substances - Any person who shall abandon, in a public place, any...
§ 16-13-4. Approval by Food and Drug Administration as Prerequisite to Sale of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 557, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 16-13-5. Immunity From Arrest or Prosecution for Persons Seeking Medical Assistance for Drug Overdose - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Regulation of Controlled Substances
Part 1 - Schedules, Offenses, and Penalties
§ 16-13-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-13-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (0.5) “Addiction” means...
§ 16-13-22. Administration of Article; Standards and Schedules - History. Code 1933, § 79A-803, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-23. Nomenclature for Controlled Substances - The controlled substances listed in the schedules in Code Sections...
§ 16-13-24. Establishment of Schedules of Controlled Substances - History. Code 1933, § 79A-805, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-25. Schedule I - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-26. Schedule Ii - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-27. Schedule Iii - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-27.1. Exempt Anabolic Steroids - The following anabolic steroid containing compounds, mixtures, or preparations have...
§ 16-13-28. Schedule Iv - (1.5) Armodafinil; (2.05) Brexanolone; (2.1) Bromazepam; (2.15) Butorphanol; (2.25) Carisoprodol;...
§ 16-13-29. Schedule v - The controlled substances listed in this Code section are included...
§ 16-13-29.1. Nonnarcotic Substances Excluded From Schedules of Controlled Substances - The following nonnarcotic substances which may, under the Federal Food,...
§ 16-13-29.2. Authority for Exemption of Over-the-Counter Schedule v Controlled Substances - The State Board of Pharmacy shall have the authority to...
§ 16-13-30. Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Controlled Substances or Marijuana; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-30.1. Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery, Distribution, Possession, or Sale of Noncontrolled Substances; Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.2. Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, or Possession With Intent to Distribute of Imitation Controlled Substances; Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.3. Possession of Substances Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine; Restrictions on Sales of Products Containing Those Ingredients - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.4. Licenses for Sale, Transfer, or Purchase for Resale of Products Containing Pseudoephedrine; Reporting and Record-Keeping Requirements; Grounds for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.5. Possession of Substances With Intent to Use or Convey Such Substances for the Manufacture of Schedule I or Schedule Ii Controlled Substances - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-30.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-30.6. Prohibition on Purchase and Sale of Marijuana Flavored Products - Therefore, the purpose of this Code section is to prohibit...
§ 16-13-31. Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana, or Methamphetamine; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 432, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 16-13-31.1. Trafficking in Ecstasy; Sentencing; Variation - phetamine, or any mixture containing 3, 4-methylenedioxyam phetamine or 3,...
§ 16-13-32. Transactions in Drug Related Objects; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - This term shall not include a hypodermic needle or syringe....
§ 16-13-32.1. Transactions in Drug Related Objects; Evidence as to Whether Object Is Drug Related; Civil Forfeiture; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 16-13-32.2. Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects - History. Code 1933, § 79A-811.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 16-13-32.3. Use of Communication Facility in Committing or Facilitating Commission of Act Which Constitutes Felony Under Chapter; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-32.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-32.4. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing Controlled Substances In, On, or Near Public or Private Schools - A sentence imposed under this Code section shall be served...
§ 16-13-32.5. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing Controlled Substance, Marijuana, or Counterfeit Substance Near Park or Housing Project; Nonmerger of Offenses; Evidence of Location and Boundaries; Posting; Affirmative Defenses - A sentence imposed under this Code section shall be served...
§ 16-13-32.6. Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing, or Possessing With Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance or Marijuana In, On, or Within Drug-Free Commercial Zone - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-32.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-33. Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Offense Under This Article - Any person who attempts or conspires to commit any offense...
§ 16-13-34. Promulgation of Rules Relating to Registration and Control of Controlled Substances; Registration Fees - The State Board of Pharmacy may promulgate rules and charge...
§ 16-13-35. General Registration Requirements - History. Code 1933, § 79A-814, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-36. Factors Considered in Determining Whether to Register Manufacturer or Distributor - History. Code 1933, § 79A-815, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-37. Grounds for Suspending or Revoking Registration; Disposition of Controlled Substances; Notification to Bureau - History. Code 1933, § 79A-816, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-38. Procedure for Denying, Suspending, Revoking, or Limiting Registration; Automatic Suspension - History. Code 1933, § 79A-817, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-39. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers to Maintain Records of Controlled Substances - Persons registered to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances under...
§ 16-13-40. Distribution of Schedule I and Ii Substances - Controlled substances in Schedules I and II shall be distributed...
§ 16-13-41. Prescriptions - History. Code 1933, § 79A-820, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-42. Unauthorized Distribution and Dispensation; Refusal or Failure to Keep Records; Refusal to Permit Inspection; Unlawfully Maintaining Structure or Place; Penalty - History. Code 1933, § 79A-821, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-43. Unauthorized Distribution; Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-819, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-44. Penalties Under Other Laws - Any penalty imposed for violation of this article is in...
§ 16-13-45. Powers of Enforcement Personnel - Any officer or employee of the State Board of Pharmacy...
§ 16-13-46. Administrative Inspections and Warrants - History. Code 1933, § 79A-825, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-47. Injunctions - History. Code 1933, § 79A-826, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-48. Cooperative Arrangements With Federal and Other State Agencies - History. Code 1933, § 79A-827, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-49. Declared Items of Contraband; Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-49 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-50. Burden of Proof; Liability of Enforcement Officers in Lawful Performance of Duties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-829, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-51. Judicial Review of Administrative Determinations, Findings, and Conclusions - All final determinations, findings, and conclusions of the State Board...
§ 16-13-52. Programs and Research on Prevention of Abuse of Controlled Substances; Confidentiality of Research; Exemption From Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 79A-831, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...
§ 16-13-54. Orders and Rules Promulgated Prior to July 1, 1974 - Any orders and rules promulgated under any law affected by...
§ 16-13-54.1. Weight or Quantity of Controlled Substance or Marijuana Not Essential Element of Offense - When an offense in this part measures a controlled substance...
§ 16-13-55. Construction of Article - This article shall be so applied and construed as to...
§ 16-13-56. Penalty for Violation of Article; Restitution to the State for Cleanup of Environmental Hazards; Other Remedies - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-56 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-56.1. Opioids Defined; Notification of Addictive Risks - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-56.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Data Base
§ 16-13-57. Program to Record Prescription Information Into Electronic Data Base; Administration and Oversight - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-57 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-58. Funds for Development and Maintenance of Program; Granting of Funds to Dispensers - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-58 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-59. Information to Include for Each Schedule Ii, Iii, Iv, or v Controlled Substance Prescription; Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-59 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-60. Privacy and Confidentiality; Use of Data; Security Program - (c.1) An individual authorized to access PDMP prescription information pursuant...
§ 16-13-61. Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; Members; Terms; Officers; Procedure; Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-62. Rules and Regulations - The department shall establish rules and regulations to implement the...
§ 16-13-63. Liability; Review of Pdmp Data When Filling Certain Prescriptions; Cause of Action for Civil Damages - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-63 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-64. Violations; Criminal Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-65. Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-65 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Dangerous Drugs
§ 16-13-70. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-13-70.1. Definition of Terms - Any term used in this article and not defined in...
§ 16-13-71. “Dangerous Drug” Defined - (3.5) Reserved; (4.1) Aceto-hydroxamic acid; (b.1) A “restricted dangerous drug”...
§ 16-13-72. Sale, Distribution, or Possession of Dangerous Drugs - Except as provided for in this article, it shall be...
§ 16-13-72.1. Revocation of Dangerous Drug Permit; Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-72.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-73. Labeling Prescription Containers of Dangerous Drugs - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 3; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-74. Written Prescriptions for Dangerous Drugs; Content; Signature - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 4; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-75. Drugs to Be Kept in Original Container; Exception - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 288, § 5; Code 1933,...
§ 16-13-76. Use of Fictitious Name or False Address When Obtaining Drugs - No person shall obtain or attempt to obtain any dangerous...
§ 16-13-77. Applicability of Article to Practitioner of the Healing Arts - Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the...
§ 16-13-78. Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain Dangerous Drugs by Fraud, Forgery, or Concealment of Material Fact - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9910, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 16-13-78.1. Prescribing or Ordering Dangerous Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-78.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-78.2. Possession, Manufacture, Delivery, Distribution, or Sale of Counterfeit Substances - Except as authorized by this article, it is unlawful for...
§ 16-13-79. Violations - History. Code 1933, § 79A-9907, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
Article 4 - Sale, Possession, Transfer, or Inhalation of Model Glue
§ 16-13-90. “Model Glue” Defined - As used in this article, the term “model glue” means...
§ 16-13-91. Intentional Inhalation of Model Glue; Application of Article to Anesthesia - No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition...
§ 16-13-92. Possession, Sale, or Transfer of Model Glue - No person shall intentionally possess, buy, sell, transfer possession, or...
§ 16-13-93. Sale or Transfer of Model Glue to Minors - No person shall sell or transfer possession of any model...
§ 16-13-94. Maintenance of Records of Sales to Minors - The person making a sale or transfer of possession of...
§ 16-13-95. Effect of Article on Laws or Ordinances of Counties and Municipalities - No provisions in this article shall be construed to repeal...
§ 16-13-96. Penalty for Violation of Article; Separate Offenses - Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of...
Article 5 - Sanctions Against Licensed Persons for Offenses Involving Controlled Substances or Marijuana
§ 16-13-110. Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-111. Notification of Conviction of Licensed Individual to Licensing Authority; Reinstatement of License; Imposition of More Stringent Sanctions - History. Code 1981, § 16-13-111 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-13-112. Applicability of Administrative Procedures - Administrative procedures for the implementation of this article for each...
§ 16-13-113. Article as Supplement to Power of Licensing Authority - The provisions of this article shall be supplemental to and...
§ 16-13-114. Period of Applicability of Article - This article shall apply only with respect to criminal offenses...
Article 6 - Kratom
§ 16-13-120. Definition - As used in this article, the term “kratom” means the...
§ 16-13-121. Possession by Individual Under Age 18; Penalty - No person shall sell or transfer possession of kratom to...
§ 16-13-122. Required Labeling - Kratom packaging shall be accompanied by a label bearing the...
Chapter 14 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
§ 16-14-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-14-2. Findings and Intent of General Assembly - History. Code 1933, § 26-3401, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 16-14-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1933,...
§ 16-14-4. Prohibited Activities - History. Code 1933, § 26-3403, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 16-14-5. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Code Section 16-14-4 - History. Code 1933, § 26-3404, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 16-14-6. Civil Remedies - History. Code 1933, § 26-3406, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 16-14-7. Civil Forfeiture Proceedings - History. Code 1933, § 26-3405, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 16-14-8. Period of Limitations as to Criminal Proceedings or Civil Actions Under This Chapter - Notwithstanding any other provision of law setting forth a statute...
§ 16-14-9. Civil Remedies as Supplemental and Not Mutually Exclusive - The application of one civil remedy under this chapter shall...
§ 16-14-10. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments of Other States; Reciprocal Agreements With Other States - History. Code 1933, § 26-3409, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 16-14-11. Venue - In any criminal proceeding, the crime shall be considered to...
§ 16-14-12. Cases of Special Public Importance - The state may, in any civil action or civil forfeiture...
Chapter 15 - Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention
§ 16-15-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-15-2. Legislative Findings and Intent - History. Code 1981, § 16-15-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-15-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-15-4. Participation in Criminal Gang Activity Prohibited; Prosecution - History. Code 1981, § 16-15-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-15-5. Civil Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 16-15-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-15-6. Local Ordinances Not Preempted by State Law - Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a local governing body...
§ 16-15-7. Real Property Used by Criminal Street Gangs Declared Public Nuisance; Abatement; Persons Injured by Gangs Entitled to Treble Damages - History. Code 1981, § 16-15-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-15-8. Matters Proved in Criminal Trial - A conviction of an offense defined as criminal gang activity...
§ 16-15-9. Commission of Offense Admissible as Evidence of Existence of Criminal Street Gang - For the purpose of proving the existence of a criminal...
§ 16-15-10. Criminal Street Gang Reward Fund - There shall be established as part of the Prosecuting Attorneys’...
§ 16-15-11. Georgia Criminal Street Gang Database; Uniform Reporting Format; Confidentiality - History. Code 1981, § 16-15-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 16 - Civil Forfeiture of Property Used in Burglary, Armed Robbery, or Home Invasion
§ 16-16-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-16-2. Civil Forfeiture of Property Used to Commit Property Related Offenses - History. Code 1981, § 16-16-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 17 - Payday Lending
§ 16-17-1. “Payday Lending” Defined; Legislative Findings; Prohibited Activity; No Impairment of Agencies With Concurrent Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 16-17-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-17-2. Prohibition on Loans of Less Than $3,000.00; Exceptions; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 16-17-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-17-3. Collection of Indebtedness Barred; Civil Action Permitted by Borrowers - Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of Code...
§ 16-17-4. Liability for Civil Penalty to State; Distribution of Proceeds - History. Code 1981, § 16-17-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-17-5. Tax on Loans - History. Code 1981, § 16-17-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-17-6. Evidence and Investigation in Pursuit of Prosecutions - In regard to any loan transaction that is alleged to...
§ 16-17-7. Prohibition Against Issuance of Certificate of Authority From Secretary of State - All corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities which...
§ 16-17-8. Site of Payday Lending Is Public Nuisance - The site or location of a place of business where...
§ 16-17-9. Special Provisions for Borrowers Who Are Members of the Military or Their Respective Spouses - History. Code 1981, § 16-17-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-17-10. Severability - If any provision of this chapter or the application of...