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title: O.C.G.A. § 28-5-62. Unlawful compensation.
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# O.C.G.A. § 28-5-62. Unlawful compensation.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any member of the Claims Advisory Board, any member of the General Assembly, or any state official or employee to receive any fee, money, gift, or any other thing of value, other than the regular compensation and allowances which he receives from state funds, in connection with any claim presented to the Claims Advisory Board.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

## History

Ga. L. 1965, p. 655, § 1.