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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-1-27. Damaging or destroying department property.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-1-27. Damaging or destroying department property.

It shall be unlawful for any person to take, damage, or destroy any wildlife, equipment, gate, building, or other property belonging to or under the custody and control of the department or any of its employees or agents.

## History

Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933, § 45-212, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.