Chapter

OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS

O.C.G.A. § 16-12-1— Contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a minor
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-1.1— Child, family, or group-care facility operators prohibited from employing or housing persons with certain past criminal violations
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-2— Smoking in public places
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-3— Suspension of gas or electrical service for nonpayment on appliances provided by or repaired by utility com- pany
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-4— Cruelty to animals
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-5— Tattooing
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-21— Gambling
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22— Commercial gambling
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22.1— Raffles operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organiza- tions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-23— Keeping a gambling place
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-24— Possession, manufacture, or transfer of gambling device or parts; possession of antique slot machines
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-25— Solicitation of another to gamble with intent to defraud or deceive
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-26— Advertising commercial gambling
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-27— Advertisement or solicitation for participation in lotteries
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-28— Communicating gambling information
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-29— Competent witnesses
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-30— [Reserved] Seizure and destruction of gambling de- vices
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-31— [Reserved] Seizure and disposition of funds or other things of value used for gambling
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-32— Civil forfeiture
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-33— Bribery of a contestant
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-34— Soliciting or accepting a bribe to influence outcome of athletic contests, sporting events, or exhibitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-35— Applicability of part; penalty for violation
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-36— Lawful promotional and giveaway contests
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-37— Dogfighting
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-38— Pyramid promotional schemes; exceptions; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-50— Legislative intent
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-51— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-52— License required to operate bingo game; recreational bingo exception
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-53— Licensing procedure; fee; renewal
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-54— Revocation of licenses; access to premises by law enforcement agencies
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-55— Certification of tax-exempt status of organization; issuance of certificate of licensure
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-56— Issuance of annual one-day license to nonprofit, taxexempt school; application
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-57— Restrictions as to ownership of premises utilized
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-58— Age restrictions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-59— Annual report to be filed with the Secretary of State
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-60— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-61— Promulgation of necessary rules and regulations by Secretary of State authorized
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-62— Penalties
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-63— Transfer of regulatory authority over bingo; procedure and regulation
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80— Obscene material; distribution; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-81— Distribution of material depicting nudity or sexual conduct; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82— Public nuisances
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-83— Contraband
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-84— [Reserved] Public indecency in plays, nightclub acts, and motion pictures
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-85— Display of restricted film previews to general audiences
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100— Sexual exploitation of children; reporting violation; civil forfeiture; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.1— Electronically furnishing obscene material to mi- nors
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.2— Computer or electronic pornography and child exploitation prevention
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.3— Obscene telephone contact; conviction; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.4— Access or use of commercial social networking website by high-risk sex offenders; conviction; sev- erability
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-100.5— Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-101— Legislative purpose
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-102— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-103— Selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting; duties of video game retailers
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-104— Library exception
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-105— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-120— Certain acts in public transit buses, rapid rail cars, or stations; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-120.1— Altered fare payments; sale or exchange of fare payment without consent
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-121— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-122— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-123— Bus or rail vehicle hijacking; boarding with concealed weapon; company use of reasonable security measures
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-124— Removal of baggage, freight, or other items transported by bus or stored in a terminal
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-125— Avoiding or interfering with security measures; penalty; exemption
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-126— Intentionally interfering with safety or traffic control devices; penalty; exemption
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-127— Prohibition on firearms, hazardous substances, knives, or other devices; penalty; affirmative defenses
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-128— Effect of part on other provisions of law; civil or criminal proceedings; restitution
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-129— Defense of self or others an absolute defense to violation under this part
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-140— Criminal abortion
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-141— Restrictions on the performance of abortions; availability of records; civil cause of action; affirmative defenses
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-141.1— Disposal of aborted fetuses; reporting requirements; penalties; public report; confidentiality of identity of physicians filing reports
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-142— Objections by medical facilities, physicians, or pharmacists to providing abortion-related services
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-143— Failure to file or maintain required written reports
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-144— Partial-birth abortions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-160— Buying or selling or offering to buy or sell the human body or parts
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-161— Removal of body parts from scene of death or dismemberment; criminal penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-170— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-171— Prohibited acts
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-172— Posting signs in place of business
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-173— Sales from vending machines
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-174— Distribution of tobacco product samples
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-175— Enforcement actions; collection and report of fines; inspections by law enforcement agencies; annual report
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-176— Administration and enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-190— Definition
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-191— Possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of low THC oil; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-200— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-201— Prohibition against under the circumstances as the post-award proceedings did not adjudicate the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party, O.C.G.A
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-202— Creation of Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; terms; designation; meetings; vacancy; compensation
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-203— Powers, duties, and responsibilities
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-204— Nontransferable designated university licenses to produce low THC oil and products; research and reporting of collected information; license revocation
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-205— [Reserved] Role of Georgia universities; testing of specifications
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-206— Annual, nontransferable dispensing license; adoption of rules; fees
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-207— Establishment of Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; membership; inspections; provision of information; plan for accredited lab testing; patient and physician input
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-210— Powers, duties, and responsibilities of Commission; no undue burden on patients; remission of fees
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-211— Class 1 production licenses; application fee; revocation; limitation on ownership
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-212— Class 2 production licenses; application fees; revocation; limitation on ownership
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-213— Tracking systems required
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-214— Study on minority and women participation; addressing discrimination
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-215— Limitation on locations; advertising or marketing prohibited; information available to physicians
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-216— Bureau of Investigation, Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, and Composite Medical Board to jointly establish procedures to ensure compliance
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-217— On-demand access to facilities; provision of samples; testing; secured transportation
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-218— No eligibility for tax credit
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-219— Convicted felons prohibited from employment; exception
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-220— Confidential nature of data; exclusion; patient privacy
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-221— Contracts for initial licenses awarded through bids or proposals; minimum contract terms and renewals; subcontracting; giving or receiving things of value limited
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-222— Transfer of ownership; appeals; meaning of license; transfer fees
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-223— Revocation of license; appeal
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-224— Limitation on ownership by member or former member of commission; limitation on physician’s involvement; identification when contributing to political campaigns
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-225— Criminal offenses; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-226— Sales and use taxes applicable
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-230— Requirements for dispensing low THC oil and products
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-231— Exemptions from arrest, prosecutions, or penalty
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-232— Reimbursement to state employees for counsel fees
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-233— Contracts not against public policy
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-234— Unlawful ways to ingest low THC oil or products
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-235— Research in compliance with federal regulations
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-235.1— Possession of THC oil and products by colleges and universities for research purposes; permitting requirements; inspection
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-236— Regulation by Department of Agriculture
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-240— (Effective October 1, 2024.) Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-241— (Effective October 1, 2024.) Age restrictions
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-242— (Effective October 1, 2024.) Notice of age restriction
O.C.G.A. § 16-12-243— (Effective October 1, 2024.) Inspection of seller or distributor locations