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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-13-3. Penalty for abandonment of dangerous drugs, poisons, or controlled substances.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-13-3. Penalty for abandonment of dangerous drugs, poisons, or controlled substances.

Any person who shall abandon, in a public place, any dangerous drug, poison, or controlled substance as defined by Article 2 or Article 3 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

## History

Code 1933, § 79A-9918, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 625, § 9.

## Cross References

Use of dogs to detect controlled substances, § 35-2-101.