§ 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 […]
§ 35-9-5. Issuance of Certificate of Appointment; Effect of Certificate
The appointing authority shall issue a certificate of appointment to each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-4, this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-6 through 35-9-14 in such form as it may prescribe. The certificate of appointment shall constitute the appointee’s authority for exercising the powers and carrying out […]
§ 35-10-6. Procedure for Obtaining Permission to Use Nomenclature or Symbols; Discretion of Local Governing Body
Any person wishing permission to use the nomenclature or a symbol of a department may submit a written request for such permission to the chief of police or director of public safety. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request, the chief of police or director of public safety shall send a notice with […]
§ 35-9-6. Oath of Office
Each person appointed under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-5, this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-7 through 35-9-12 shall, within 15 days after his certificate of appointment has been issued and before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe the oath prescribed by Code Section 45-3-1 and file it in the office […]
§ 35-10-7. Injunctions Against Violations
Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-10-4 or 35-10-5, the local governing authority shall have the right to apply to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation. History. Code 1981, § 35-10-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, […]
§ 35-9-7. Compensation
The compensation of a special policeman shall be fixed in such amount as may be agreed upon between him and the state, political subdivision, department, agency, or district requesting his employment; and the latter shall be liable for the payment thereof. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 595, § 6.
§ 35-10-8. Criminal Penalties
In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 35-10-4 or 35-10-5, where the violation is willful, the local governing authority 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 local governing authority […]