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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-8-8. Theft by receiving property stolen in another state.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-8-8. Theft by receiving property stolen in another state.

A person commits the offense of theft by receiving property stolen in another state when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen in another state, unless the property is received, disposed of, or retained with intent to restore it to the owner.

## History

Ga. L. 1918, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § 26-2623; Code 1933, § 26-1816, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 841, § 2.

## Law Reviews

For survey article on criminal law and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (1982).