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title: O.C.G.A. § 48-13-38. Violations of article; penalty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 48-13-38. Violations of article; penalty.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person:

(1) Before beginning the performance of any contract, to fail to register as required by this article;

(2) Before beginning the performance of any contract, to fail to execute the bond required by this article; and

(3) To violate any other provision of this article.

(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

## History

Ga. L. 1961, p. 480, § 8; Code 1933, § 91A-9929, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 309, § 2.