§ 35-3-100. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Bureau of Investigation Nomenclature Act of 1995.” History. Code 1981, § 35-3-100 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 3.
§ 35-3-101. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Badge” means any official badge used by employees of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, either in the past or currently. “Bureau” means the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, its divisions, or operations under its command. “Director” means the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Emblem” means any official […]
§ 35-3-102. Permission Required for Use of Bureau Nomenclature
Whoever, except with the written permission of the director, knowingly uses the words “Georgia Bureau of Investigation,” “GBI,” “agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation,” “Division of Forensic Sciences,” “DOFS,” “Georgia Crime Information Center,” “GCIC,” or “State Crime Lab” in referring to Georgia’s state crime lab in connection with any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or […]
§ 35-3-103. Permission Required for Use of Bureau Symbols
Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, current or historical, used by the bureau without written permission from the director shall be in violation of this article. History. Code 1981, § 35-3-103 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 925, § 3.
§ 35-3-104. Procedures for Seeking Permission to Use Bureau Nomenclature or Symbols
Any person wishing permission to use either bureau nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the director. The director 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 […]
§ 35-3-105. Injunction Against Violations
Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-3-102 or 35-3-103, the director 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, § 35-3-105 […]
§ 35-3-106. Civil Penalties
In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 35-3-102 or 35-3-103, where the violation is willful, the director 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 director shall be entitled to […]
§ 35-3-107. 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 bureau 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 […]
§ 35-3-108. 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 […]