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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-46-7. Penalty; violation of chapter as constituting an unfair or deceptive act.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-46-7. Penalty; violation of chapter as constituting an unfair or deceptive act.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) In addition to the criminal penalty provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, any violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the ‘‘Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.’’

## History

Ga. L. 1980, p. 581, § 7.