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Can you summarize 16 GACO Chapter 9, Article 8?
Forgery and Fraudulent Practices > Identity Fraud
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the Georgia Code, specifically the section on Crimes and Offenses related to Forgery and Fraudulent Practices, specifically Identity Fraud. The document provides definitions for various terms used in the article, including ‘Attorney General’, ‘Business victim’, ‘Consumer victim’, ‘Health care records’, and ‘Identifying information’. It also includes a list of examples of identifying information, such as social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and birth dates. The document does not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive understanding of the definitions and concepts related to identity fraud in the context of Georgia law.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals involved in identity fraud offenses, consumer victims, business victims
What does it govern?
Identity Fraud
What are exemptions?
Exemptions include lawful obtaining of credit information, lawful exercise of security interest or right to offset, lawful compliance with legal orders, and good faith use of identifying information with permission
What are the Penalties?
For a first offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. Violations involving individuals under 21 years of age are punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. Restitution to victims and correction of false information in public records may also be ordered by the court.
Jurisdiction
Georgia