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2014 Georgia Code
Title 15 - COURTS
Chapter 16 - SHERIFFS
Article 3 - SHERIFF OFFICES' NOMENCLATURE
§ 15-16-53 - Unauthorized use of sheriff's office name a violation

GA Code § 15-16-53 (2014) What's This?

Whoever, except with the express written permission of the sheriff, knowingly uses words pertaining to such sheriff's office in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, political endorsement, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, political endorsement, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the sheriff's office shall be in violation of this article.

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