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Can you summarize GACO 16-9-6?
Forgery and Related Offenses > Punishment for fiduciary in violation of chapter.
Short Summary
Unless a greater penalty is specifically provided in this chapter, any violation of this chapter by a fiduciary in breach of a fiduciary obligation against a person who is 65 years of age or older shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8, or both. History. Code 1981, 16-9-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, 4. Editors notes. Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Georgia Protection of Elder Persons Act of 2000. Law reviews. For note on 2000 enactment of O.C.G.A. 16-9-6, see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 93 (2000).
Jurisdiction
Georgia