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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-7-60.1. Arson of a law enforcement vehicle.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-7-60.1. Arson of a law enforcement vehicle.

(a) A person commits the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle when, by means of fire or explosive, he or she knowingly damages or knowingly causes, aids, abets, advises, encourages, hires, counsels, or procures another to damage a law enforcement vehicle.

(b) A person convicted of the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than five years nor more than 20 years, or both.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-7-60.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2024, p. 548, § 1/HB 500, effective July 1, 2024.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2024.