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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES (§§ 16-1-1 — 16-17-10)
Chapter 8 - OFFENSES INVOLVING THEFT (§§ 16-8-1 — 16-8-106)
Article 5 - GEORGIA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD ACT (§§ 16-8-100 — 16-8-106)
Section 16-8-106 - Civil forfeiture
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GA Code § 16-8-106 (2023)
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- (a) As used in this Code section, the terms "civil forfeiture proceedings," "proceeds," and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2.
- (b) Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this article and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them.
- (c) Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.
- (d) The Attorney General shall be specifically authorized to commence civil forfeiture proceedings under this Code section.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 98,§ 2-9, eff. 7/1/2015.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 162,§ 2, eff. 5/5/2005.
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