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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-43-5. Penalties.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-43-5. Penalties.

Any scrap metal processor or his agent who:

(1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his records;

(2) Makes any false entry therein;

(3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his place of business such records;

(4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such records or any vehicles or scrap vehicles in his possession during the ordinary hours of business; or

(5) Fails to maintain the records required by Code Section 43-43-2 for at least two years

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00.

## History

Ga. L. 1981, p. 973, § 5.