§ 35-2-75. Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Orders by Board
The board shall be authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules, regulations, and orders in regard to security guards as in its judgment public service may demand. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 5.
§ 35-2-124. Reimbursement to the Department for Costs
The Georgia Building Authority shall reimburse the department for the costs to the department of performing police and security duties within Capitol Square in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement by and between the department and the Georgia Building Authority. Such agreement shall set forth the amount to be paid by the Georgia Building Authority to […]
§ 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.
§ 35-2-140. Transfer of Certain Personnel, Aircraft, and Other Assets From the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety
On and after September 1, 2011, the Department of Public Safety shall be authorized to acquire, operate, maintain, house, and dispose of all state aviation assets assigned to the department, to provide aviation services and oversight of such state aircraft and aviation operations for public safety and legitimate state business purposes, to achieve policy objectives […]
§ 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 […]