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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-161. Penalty for violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-2-161. Penalty for violations of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms of Code Section 26-2-157, 26-2-158, 26-2-159, or 26-2-160 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not exceeding $1,000.00 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both, at the discretion of the court.

## History

Ga. L. 1943, p. 475, § 5; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 26.