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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-13-4. Prohibition against use of nomenclature pertaining to particular fire department in connection with solicitation, advertisement, publication, or production.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-13-4. Prohibition against use of nomenclature pertaining to particular fire department in connection with solicitation, advertisement, publication, or production.

Any person who uses words pertaining to a particular municipal, county, or volunteer fire department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department without written permission from the local governing authority shall be in violation of this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 25-13-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.