§ 35-10-10. Criminal Penalties
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one or more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate […]
§ 35-10-11. Name Required on Vehicles Used to Enforce Traffic Laws
No law enforcement agency shall enforce the traffic laws of this state or any traffic ordinances with any name of law enforcement authority on its vehicles other than the name of the applicable county or municipality or the state. History. Code 1981, § 35-10-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 445, § 1.
§ 35-9-13. Governor Authorized to Apply to Other States for Appointment of Special Policemen; Liability for Compensation; Effect of Proceedings Upon Provision of Normal Police Protection by Other State
The Governor of this state is authorized, in his discretion, to make application to the governor of any other state for the appointment of special policemen for the additional protection of any property situated wholly or partly in such other state, which property is owned by this state or any subdivision thereof or in which […]
§ 35-9-14. Exercise of Powers by Person Knowing of Revocation of Appointment; Effect of Filing and Mailing of Notice of Revocation of Appointment
Any person knowing of the revocation of his appointment as a special policeman or having in any manner received notice thereof who exercises or attempts to exercise any of the powers of a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-12 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The filing and mailing of the notice of […]
§ 35-9-15. Appointment of Law Enforcement Officer of United States or Any State as Officer of This State
On request of the sheriff or the chief or director of a law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision thereof, and with the consent of the employee concerned, a law enforcement officer of the United States or any of the several states may be appointed as a law enforcement officer of […]
§ 35-10-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Municipal and County Police Departments’ Nomenclature Act of 1996.” History. Code 1981, § 35-10-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 445, § 1.
§ 35-10-2. Declaration of Public Purpose
It is declared to be contrary to the health, safety, and public welfare of the people of this state for any individual or organization to act in a manner which would mislead the public into believing that a member of the public is dealing with any municipal or county police department or with a member […]
§ 35-10-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Badge” means any official badge used in the past or present by members of municipal or county police departments. “Chief of police” means the chief of police for any municipal or county police department. “Department” means any municipal or county police department. “Director of public safety” means the […]
§ 35-10-4. Prohibition Against Use of Nomenclature Pertaining to Particular Police Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production
Whoever, except with the express written permission of the local governing authority, knowingly uses words pertaining to a particular municipal or county police department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner […]
§ 35-10-5. Prohibition Against Use of Symbols Pertaining to Particular Police Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production
Any person who uses or displays any current or historical symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, used by the department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to […]