This legal document governs the possession, manufacture, or transfer of gambling devices or parts, as well as the possession of antique slot machines. It applies to any person who knowingly owns, manufactures, transfers commercially, or possesses a device designed for gambling purposes or a subassembly or essential part of such device. There is a defense available for possession of a gambling device if it is an antique slot machine and not being used for gambling, but this defense is not available to persons convicted of a felony or if the antique slot machine is on the premises of a private or public club or in an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold.

This provision, found in the Georgia Code under Crimes and Offenses, specifically addresses the offense of advertising commercial gambling. It applies to any person who knowingly prints, publishes, or advertises any lottery or other scheme for commercial gambling, or prints or publishes any lottery ticket, policy ticket, or similar device. The offense is considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. The provision does not mention any exemptions or exceptions.

This legal document, found in the Georgia Code under Crimes and Offenses, specifically Offenses Against Public Health and Morals, pertains to the advertisement or solicitation for participation in lotteries. It prohibits any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity from selling, distributing, televising, broadcasting, or disseminating any advertisement or written/printed matter that promotes participation in any lottery declared unlawful by the state laws of Georgia. The advertisement, commercial, or solicitation must include the words ‘void in Georgia’ to be clearly legible or audible.

This legal document pertains to the operation of bingo games without a valid license in Georgia. Any person who operates a bingo game without a valid license issued by the Secretary of State commits the offense of commercial gambling. Similarly, any person who knowingly aids, abets, or otherwise assists in the operation of a bingo game without a valid license also commits the offense of commercial gambling. Violating any other provision of this part, including recreational bingo, is considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

This legal document governs forgery offenses and provides the classification of forgery offenses. It applies to individuals who commit forgery offenses. The document defines forgery in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees, each with specific elements and penalties. Forgery in the first degree involves making, altering, or possessing a writing in a fictitious name or in a manner that purports to have been made by another person. Forgery in the second degree is similar but without the requirement of a check.

This legal document outlines the penalties for forgery in the state of Georgia. Forgery in the first degree is considered a felony and carries a punishment of imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years. Forgery in the second and third degrees are also felonies, with imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. Forgery in the fourth degree is a misdemeanor, but upon the third and subsequent convictions, it becomes a felony with the same imprisonment range.

This legal document, found in the Georgia Code under Crimes and Offenses, specifically in the section on Forgery and Fraudulent Practices, pertains to the unlawful act of printing, executing, or negotiating checks, drafts, orders, or debit card sales drafts while knowing that the account number, routing number, or other information printed on such documents is in error, fictitious, or assigned to another account holder or financial institution. The document states that any person who violates this provision shall be subject to a fine of up to $5,000.

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.

This section of the Georgia Code defines and penalizes foreclosure fraud. Foreclosure fraud includes knowingly or willfully misrepresenting funds provided to a debtor in connection with a dwelling place as a loan when they are actually used to purchase the property or the debtor’s interest in it. It also includes making fraudulent representations to a debtor about assisting them with the property. Any person who purchases or attempts to purchase residential property through foreclosure fraud is guilty of a felony.

This legal document, as per the Georgia Code, governs the payment of outstanding wages to beneficiaries upon the death of an employee. If the deceased employee had wages or other moneys due from their employer, the employer is allowed to pay all such sums, up to $2,500. If the sums exceed $2,500, the employer can pay a fixed amount of $2,500. The payment is made to the surviving spouse of the employee, or if there is no surviving spouse, to the duly qualified guardian of the minor child or children.