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title: O.C.G.A. § 35-10-4. Permission required for use of nomenclature pertaining to particular police department.
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# O.C.G.A. § 35-10-4. Permission required for use of nomenclature pertaining to particular police department.

Whoever, except with the express written permission of the local governing authority, knowingly uses words pertaining to a particular municipal or county police department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department shall be in violation of this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 35-10-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 445, § 1.