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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-9-6. Punishment for fiduciary in violation of chapter.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-9-6. Punishment for fiduciary in violation of chapter.

Unless a greater penalty is specifically provided in this chapter, any violation of this chapter by a fiduciary in breach of a fiduciary obligation against a person who is 65 years of age or older shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8, or both.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-9-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, § 4.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: ‘‘This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Georgia Protection of Elder Persons Act of 2000’.’’

## Law Reviews

For note on 2000 enactment of O.C.G.A. § 16-9-6, see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 93 (2000).