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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 30 - HANDICAPPED PERSONS (§§ 30-1-1 — 30-10-9)
Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF DISABLED ADULTS AND ELDER PERSONS (§§ 30-5-1 — 30-5-11)
Section 30-5-8 - Criminal offenses and penalties

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GA Code § 30-5-8 (2023)
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  • (a)
    • (1) It shall be unlawful for any person or official required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 30-5-4 to report a case of disabled adult or elder person abuse to fail knowingly and willfully to make such report.
    • (2) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  • (b) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense.

Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 132,§ 1-9, eff. 7/1/2013.

Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 617,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.

Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 624,§ 30, eff. 6/3/2010.

Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 147,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2009.

Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 126,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2007.

Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 50, § 1A, eff. 7/1/2003.

Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 194.

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