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title: O.C.G.A. § 3-10-6. Forfeiture of rights of lessee or tenant where unlawful act performed upon premises with lessee’s or tenant’s knowledge or permission.
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# O.C.G.A. § 3-10-6. Forfeiture of rights of lessee or tenant where unlawful act performed upon premises with lessee’s or tenant’s knowledge or permission.

The unlawful manufacture, sale, or keeping for sale or disposition of any distilled spirits shall work, at the option of the landlord, a forfeiture of the rights of any lessee or tenant under any lease or contract for rent of the premises where the unlawful act is performed by the lessee or tenant or by any agent, servant, clerk, or employee of the lessee or tenant with the latter’s knowledge or permission.

## History

Ga. L. 1915, Ex. Sess., p. 77, § 6; Code 1933, § 58-106; Code 1933, § 5A-7108, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1.

## Cross References

Landlord and tenant relationship generally, T. 44, C. 7.