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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-17-31. Exchange of contracts or indemnities by attorneys.
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# O.C.G.A. § 33-17-31. Exchange of contracts or indemnities by attorneys.

Any attorney who shall exchange any contract or indemnity of the kind and character specified in this chapter or who shall directly or indirectly solicit or negotiate any application for the contracts without first complying with all the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, but the Commissioner may in his discretion and upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe issue a permit for organizational purposes to continue in force and effect until canceled at the pleasure of the Commissioner.

## History

Code 1933, § 56-9914, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1.

## Cross References

Punishment for misdemeanors generally, § 17-10-3.