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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-1-38. Penalty for violations of title.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-1-38. Penalty for violations of title.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that unless otherwise specifically provided, any person who violates any of the provisions of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto relating to the possession or use of fishing gear on trawlers shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be fined $1,000.00 for the first offense, $3,000.00 for the second offense, and $5,000.00 for the third and each subsequent offense.

## History

Code 1933, § 45-216, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1232, § 1.