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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 35-2-1. Creation of Board of Public Safety; Composition; Appointment and Terms of Office of Members - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 18, 1609; Ga....
§ 35-2-2. Creation of Department of Public Safety - There is created a Department of Public Safety. History. Ga....
§ 35-2-3. Commissioner of Public Safety—creation; Appointment and Removal; Powers and Duties; Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1602; Ga. L....
§ 35-2-4. Commissioner of Public Safety — Membership in Uniform Division; Reversion to Original Rank Upon Removal Without Prejudice From Office - The commissioner may be a member of the Uniform Division...
§ 35-2-5. Commissioner of Public Safety — Rank in Uniform Division; Chief Officer - As prescribed by the board, the commissioner may rank as...
§ 35-2-6. Employment of Temporary Expert Assistance - In perfecting the organization of the department or any division...
§ 35-2-7. Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety — Appointment; Term of Office; Rank; Membership in Uniform Division; Duties; Oath - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 332, art. 1, § 5;...
§ 35-2-8. Comptroller — Appointment; Membership in Uniform Division Prohibited; Bond - The commissioner shall appoint a comptroller to ensure the proper...
§ 35-2-9. Payment of Medical and Other Similar Expenses of Members of Georgia State Patrol Injured in Line of Duty; Procedure - The department is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital,...
§ 35-2-10. Awards to Employees for Outstanding Service, Heroism, or Other Exemplary Acts; Maximum Amount of Award; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Granting Awards - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 246, §§ 1, 2.
§ 35-2-11. Commissioner Authorized to Provide and Equip Lecturers for Lectures and Demonstrations in Public Schools - The commissioner is authorized to furnish one or more lecturers...
§ 35-2-12. Contribution to Political Campaigns by Employees of Department - No person in the employ of the department shall, either...
§ 35-2-13. Headquarters for Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Divisions - The department is authorized to provide comfortable and accessible headquarters...
§ 35-2-14. “Peace Officer” Defined; Enforcement of Immigration and Custom Laws - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-15. Off-Duty Use of Motor Vehicles and Other Equipment by Certain Law Enforcement Officers; Conditions for Use; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-16. Subsistence and per Diem for Employees; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Retirement; Salary Increases; Impact on Other Statutory Provisions - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol
§ 35-2-30. Creation and Designation - There is created and established a division of the Department...
§ 35-2-31. Composition - The Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall...
§ 35-2-32. Jurisdiction; Primary Duty; Patrolling of Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 14;...
§ 35-2-33. Additional Duties - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, §§ 14,...
§ 35-2-34. Composition of Headquarters Staff - The headquarters staff shall be composed of the commissioner, deputy...
§ 35-2-35. Performance of Clerical Duties by Headquarters Staff; Transfer of Members of Headquarters Staff by Commissioner - The clerical duties at headquarters shall be performed by the...
§ 35-2-36. Composition of Battalion; Rank of Battalion Personnel; Employment of Recruits or Cadets by Commissioner; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Enlistment and Training of Recruits or Cadets - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2;...
§ 35-2-36.1. Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division; Appointment of Members; Salary; Authority and Powers; Equipment; Eligibility - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-36.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-37. Employment of Communications Officers to Support Battalion Generally - To support the battalion, the commissioner, with the approval of...
§ 35-2-38. Division of State Into Districts or Divisions by Commissioner - The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized...
§ 35-2-39. Provision of Barracks and Quarters for Officers and Troopers of Uniform Division - The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board,...
§ 35-2-40. Purchase, Lease, or Construction of Barracks and Equipment for Districts or Divisions; Acceptance of Property, Equipment, or Services - In the event any district or division headquarters is established...
§ 35-2-41. Municipality and County Purchase or Conveyance of Property for Use as Division or District Headquarters; Effect if Property Has Reversionary Clause; Approval of Contracts - Subject to the provisions of Code Section 35-2-41.1, any municipality...
§ 35-2-41.1. Donation or Conveyance of Property, Equipment, or Services to the Department; Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-41.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-42. Personnel Administration - All members of the Uniform Division, all communications officers, and...
§ 35-2-44. Enlistment, Examination, Preliminary Training, Subsequent Instruction, and Rules and Regulations for Discipline and Conduct of Recruits and Troopers of Uniform Division - It shall be the duty of the commissioner, subject to...
§ 35-2-45. Promotions of Personnel in Uniform Division - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 4;...
§ 35-2-46. Dismissal of Officers, Troopers, and Communications Officers - All officers, troopers, and communications officers who are in the...
§ 35-2-47. Suspension Pending Dismissal - All officers, troopers, and communications officers who are in the...
§ 35-2-49. Provision of Uniforms and Equipment to Sworn Members of the Department of Public Safety and Radio Operators; Retention of Weapons and Badges Upon Retirement - The commissioner shall, within the limit of the appropriation, provide...
§ 35-2-49.1. Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Law Enforcement Officer - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-49.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-50. Purchasing of Uniforms, Supplies, and Equipment - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 9;...
§ 35-2-51. Storeroom for Excess Clothing, Equipment, and Other Articles; Disposition of Old and Worn Equipment - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 9;...
§ 35-2-52. Clothing Allowance for Members of Uniform Division Assigned Permanently to Personal Security or Special Duty Assignments - The commissioner, at his discretion and subject to available funds,...
§ 35-2-53. Members of Uniform Division to Receive No Costs or Emoluments; Exception for Rewards; Payment and Distribution of Fines and Costs - No member of the Uniform Division of the Department of...
§ 35-2-54. Purchase of Group Insurance - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 277, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 35-2-55. Compensatory Time Off for Members of Uniform Division Working on State Holiday - The commissioner is authorized and directed to arrange the work...
§ 35-2-57. Use of Retired Unmarked Pursuit Cars for Training - When an unmarked pursuit vehicle used by the Georgia State...
§ 35-2-58. Approval by Board to Sell or Trade Surplus Motor Vehicles Towards Purchase of New Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-58 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Security Guard Division
§ 35-2-70. Establishment - The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board,...
§ 35-2-71. Powers and Duties of Security Guards - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 35-2-72. Compensation, Uniforms, and Equipment of Security Guards - All persons employed as security guards shall be compensated in...
§ 35-2-73. Security Guards for Protection of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Their Families and Executive Department; Transportation of Family Members at State Expense - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 35-2-74. Governor to Prescribe Coverage by State Personnel Board - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 6; Ga. L....
§ 35-2-75. Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Orders by Board - The board shall be authorized to promulgate and adopt such...
Article 4 - Department of Public Safety Nomenclature
§ 35-2-80. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 35-2-81. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-2-82. Permission Required for Use of Department Nomenclature - Whoever, except with the written permission of the commissioner, knowingly...
§ 35-2-83. Permission Required for Use of Department Symbols - Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any...
§ 35-2-84. Procedure for Seeking Permission to Use Department Nomenclature or Symbols - Any person wishing permission to use either department nomenclature or...
§ 35-2-85. Injunctions Against Violations - Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of...
§ 35-2-86. Civil Penalties - In addition to any other relief or sanction for a...
§ 35-2-87. Damage Suits Against Violators - Any person who has given money or any other item...
§ 35-2-88. Criminal Penalties - Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall...
Article 5 - Motor Carrier Compliance Division
§ 35-2-100. Creation; Members Designated as Law Enforcement Officers - There shall be created and established a division of the...
§ 35-2-101. Jurisdiction; Duties and Powers; Use of Dogs to Detect Controlled Substances - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-101 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-102. Weight Inspector Positions; Training; Powers and Responsibilities; Presence of Certified Peace Officer - The detention authorized by this paragraph shall be for the...
Article 6 - Capitol Police Division
§ 35-2-120. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-2-121. Establishment of Capitol Police Division; Staffing - There is created and established a division of the Department...
§ 35-2-122. Jurisdiction; Duties; Power - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-122 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-124. Reimbursement to the Department for Costs - The Georgia Building Authority shall reimburse the department for the...
Article 7 - State Aviation Operations
§ 35-2-140. Transfer of Certain Personnel, Aircraft, and Other Assets From the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-140 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 8 - Office of Public Safety Support
§ 35-2-160. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 35-2-161. Office of Public Safety Support Established - There is established the Office of Public Safety Support within...
§ 35-2-162. Support Coordinator - The support coordinator shall be appointed by and be under...
§ 35-2-163. Peer Counseling and Critical Incident Support Services; Certification; Employment of Necessary Staff - History. Code 1981, § 35-2-163 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 35-2-164. Provision and Designation of Office Space, Personnel, Supplies, and Materials; Policies and Procedures - The commissioner is authorized to provide and designate for the...