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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-72-16. Penalties.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-72-16. Penalties.

Any person who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall pay a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for each grave site disturbed; provided, however, that any person who knowingly violates the provisions of Code Section 36-72-4 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction, shall be incarcerated for not more than six months and shall pay a fine not less than $5,000.00 for each grave site disturbed.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-72-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 924, § 3.