Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 43. PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES · Chapter 20A. REGULATION OF PRIVATE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES

43-20A-7. Civil penalties for violations; private cause of action; rules and regulations.

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Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

(a)
The Secretary of State may assess civil penalties against any individual or entity that he or she finds to have violated this chapter in an amount of up to $1,000.00 per violation not to exceed $50,000.00. A civil penalty assessed pursuant to this Code section shall be in addition to any other appropriate civil or criminal penalties.#
(b)
Any person that suffers injuries or damages as a result of the unlawful practice of immigration assistance shall have a cause of action against the person or entity that provided the unlawful immigration assistance.#
(c)
The Secretary of State shall issue rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this chapter.#

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

Code 1981, § 43-20A-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1112, § 15/HB 1055.

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