§ 35-2-80. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Department of Public Safety Nomenclature Act of 1995.” History. Code 1981, § 35-2-80 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 2.

§ 35-2-81. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Badge” means any official badge used by members of the Department of Public Safety, either in the past or currently. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety. “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. “Emblem” means any official patch or other emblem worn currently or formerly or used […]

§ 35-2-82. Permission Required for Use of Department Nomenclature

Whoever, except with the written permission of the commissioner, knowingly uses the words “Georgia Department of Public Safety,” “State Patrol,” “State Police,” “State Highway Patrol,” “State Trooper,” or “State Patrolman” in connection with any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to […]

§ 35-2-83. Permission Required for Use of Department Symbols

Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, current or historical, used by the department without written permission from the commissioner shall be in violation of this article. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-83 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 2.

§ 35-2-84. Procedure for Seeking Permission to Use Department Nomenclature or Symbols

Any person wishing permission to use either department nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the commissioner. The commissioner shall serve notice on the requesting party within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request of his or her decision on whether the person may use the nomenclature or the symbol. If […]

§ 35-2-85. Injunctions Against Violations

Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-2-82 or 35-2-83, the commissioner shall have the right to apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County or to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-85 […]

§ 35-2-86. Civil Penalties

In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 35-2-82 or 35-2-83, where the violation is willful, the commissioner shall be entitled to collect a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 for each violation. Further, when there is a finding of willful violation, the commissioner shall be entitled to […]

§ 35-2-87. Damage Suits Against Violators

Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person’s use of department nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled […]

§ 35-2-88. Criminal Penalties

Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one and not more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a […]