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2022 Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Abuse of Governmental Office
§ 16-10-1. Violation of Oath by Public Officer
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GA Code § 16-10-1 (2022)
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Any public officer who willfully and intentionally violates the terms of his oath as prescribed by law shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.
History. Code 1933, § 26-2302, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
Cross references.
Official oaths generally, § 45-3-1 et seq.
Law reviews.
For article discussing statute preceding present criminal Code section restricting municipal purchasing from city officials, see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 309 (1969).
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