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title: O.C.G.A. § 2-13-23. Criminal penalty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 2-13-23. Criminal penalty.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who impedes, hinders, or otherwise prevents or attempts to prevent the Commissioner or his duly authorized agent in the performance of his duty in connection with this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

## History

Code 1933, §§ 42-211, 42-9922, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 10, § 1.