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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-7-6. Enforcement and penalties.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-7-6. Enforcement and penalties.

All peace officers shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall not thereby be guilty of a criminal act but shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $25.00.

## History

Ga. L. 1976, p. 330, § 6; Ga. L. 2010, p. 98, § 1-3/HB 207.

## Cross References

Jurisdiction to try certain cases involving operation of off-road vehicle, § 15-9-30.8.