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title: Title 16, Chapter 11. Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
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date: 2025
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heading: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
title_heading: CRIMES AND OFFENSES
section_count: 121
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# Title 16, Chapter 11. Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

Title 16. Crimes and Offenses

121 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 16-11-1, Treason, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-1.md
- 16-11-2, Insurrection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-2.md
- 16-11-3, Inciting to insurrection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-3.md
- 16-11-4, Advocating overthrow of government, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-4.md
- 16-11-5, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-5.md
- 16-11-6, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-6.md
- 16-11-7, Special assistant attorney general for investigation and prosecution of subversive activities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-7.md
- 16-11-8, Duties imposed on prosecuting attorneys, commissioner of public safety, sheriffs, and police to furnish information and assistance; establishment of special enforcement agencies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-8.md
- 16-11-9, Maintenance of records by special assistant; classification of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-9.md
- 16-11-10, Grand jury investigations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-10.md
- 16-11-11, Dissolution of subversive organizations; revocation of charter, funds, books, and records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-11.md
- 16-11-12, Eligibility of subversive persons to hold office or position in government, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-12.md
- 16-11-13, Investigation of all state employees prior to appointment or employment; questionnaire; promulgation of orders, rules, and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-13.md
- 16-11-14, False swearing in written statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-14.md
- 16-11-15, Information concerning membership of relative in a subversive organization, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-15.md
- 16-11-16, Filing written statement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-16.md
- 16-11-30, Riot, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-30.md
- 16-11-31, Inciting to riot, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-31.md
- 16-11-32, Affray, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-32.md
- 16-11-33, Unlawful assembly, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-33.md
- 16-11-34, Preventing or disrupting lawful meetings, gatherings, or processions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-34.md
- 16-11-34.1, Preventing or disrupting General Assembly sessions or other meetings of members; unlawful activities within the state capitol or certain Capitol Square buildings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-34.1.md
- 16-11-34.2, Disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-34.2.md
- 16-11-35, Removal from campus or facility of unit of university system or school; failure to leave, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-35.md
- 16-11-36, Loitering or prowling, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-36.md
- 16-11-37, Terroristic threats and acts; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-37.md
- 16-11-37.1, Dissemination of information relating to terroristic acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-37.1.md
- 16-11-38, Wearing mask, hood, or device which conceals identity of wearer, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-38.md
- 16-11-39, Disorderly conduct, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-39.md
- 16-11-39.1, Harassing communications; venue; separate offenses; impact on free speech, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-39.1.md
- 16-11-39.2, Unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-39.2.md
- 16-11-40, Unlawful use of emergency exit door; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-40.md
- 16-11-40.1, Definitions; identification of minors; criminal offense, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-40.1.md
- 16-11-41, Public drunkenness, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-41.md
- 16-11-42, Refusal to relinquish telephone party line in case of emergency; false request on party line as to emergency; warning printed in telephone books, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-42.md
- 16-11-43, Obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-43.md
- 16-11-43.1, Promoting or organizing drag races or laying drags exhibitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-43.1.md
- 16-11-44, Maintaining a disorderly house, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-44.md
- 16-11-45, Use of laser against aircraft, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-45.md
- 16-11-60, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-60.md
- 16-11-61, Peeping Toms, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-61.md
- 16-11-62, Eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication which invades privacy of another; divulging private message, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-62.md
- 16-11-63, Possession, sale, or distribution of eavesdropping devices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-63.md
- 16-11-64, Interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-64.md
- 16-11-64.1, Application and issuance of order authorizing installation and use of pen register or trap and trace device, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-64.1.md
- 16-11-64.2, Emergency situation and other grounds authorizing installation and use of pen register or trap and trace device prior to order; time for order approving installation or use, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-64.2.md
- 16-11-64.3, Emergency situation; application for an investigation warrant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-64.3.md
- 16-11-65, License to intercept telephonic communications for business service improvement; regulatory powers of Georgia Public Service Commission, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-65.md
- 16-11-66, Interception of wire, oral, or electronic communication by party thereto; consent requirements for recording and divulging conversations to which child under 18 years is a party; parental exception, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-66.md
- 16-11-66.1, Disclosure of stored wire or electronic communications; records; search warrants; issuance of subpoena; violation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-66.1.md
- 16-11-67, Admissibility of evidence obtained in violation of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-67.md
- 16-11-68, Admissibility of privileged communications, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-68.md
- 16-11-69, Penalty for violations of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-69.md
- 16-11-70, Telephone records privacy protection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-70.md
- 16-11-80, ‘‘Business of preparing federal or state income tax returns or assisting taxpayers in preparing such returns’’ defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-80.md
- 16-11-81, Disclosure of information obtained in business of preparing federal or state income tax returns or assisting in preparation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-81.md
- 16-11-82, Contacting taxpayer to obtain written consent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-82.md
- 16-11-83, Penalty for violations of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-83.md
- 16-11-90, Prohibition on nude or sexually explicit electronic transmissions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-90.md
- 16-11-91, Use or installation of device to film underneath or through an individual’s clothing under certain circumstances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-91.md
- 16-11-92, Sexual extortion, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-92.md
- 16-11-100, Abandoning, discarding, or leaving unattended containers which lock or fasten automatically; abandoning or discarding motor vehicle which does not have door or window removed, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-100.md
- 16-11-101, Furnishing knuckles or a knife to person under the age of 18 years, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-101.md
- 16-11-101.1, Furnishing pistol or revolver to person under the age of 18 years, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-101.1.md
- 16-11-102, Pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-102.md
- 16-11-103, Discharge of gun or pistol near public highway; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-103.md
- 16-11-104, Discharge of firearms on property of another, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-104.md
- 16-11-105, Discharge of firearm on Sunday; exceptions; penalty, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-105.md
- 16-11-106, Possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-106.md
- 16-11-107, Interfering with, harming of, or aggravated harming of a public safety animal or search and rescue animal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-107.md
- 16-11-107.1, Harassment of assistance dog by humans or other dogs; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-107.1.md
- 16-11-108, Misuse of firearm or archery tackle while hunting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-108.md
- 16-11-109, Activities prohibited to person charged with violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-108; penalty for violation of Code section; surrender of hunting license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-109.md
- 16-11-110, Revocation of hunting license for violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-108 or subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-109, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-110.md
- 16-11-111, ‘‘Anhydrous ammonia’’ defined; crime for possession, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-111.md
- 16-11-112, Vehicles with false or secret compartments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-112.md
- 16-11-113, Offense of transferring firearm to individual other than actual buyer; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-113.md
- 16-11-120, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-120.md
- 16-11-121, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-121.md
- 16-11-122, Possession of sawed-off shotgun or rifle, machine gun, silencer, or dangerous weapon prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-122.md
- 16-11-123, Unlawful possession of firearms or weapons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-123.md
- 16-11-124, Exemptions from application of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-124.md
- 16-11-125, Burden of proof as to exemptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-125.md
- 16-11-125.1, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-125.1.md
- 16-11-126, Having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons; exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions; unlawful carrying of a weapon, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-126.md
- 16-11-127, Carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-127.md
- 16-11-127.1, Carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-127.1.md
- 16-11-127.2, Weapons on premises of nuclear power facility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-127.2.md
- 16-11-128, Carrying pistol without license, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-128.md
- 16-11-129, Weapons carry license; gun safety information; temporary renewal permit; mandamus; verification of license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-129.md
- 16-11-130, Exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-130.md
- 16-11-130.1, Allowing personnel to carry weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-130.1.md
- 16-11-130.2, Carrying a weapon or long gun at a commercial service airport, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-130.2.md
- 16-11-131, Possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-131.md
- 16-11-132, Possession of handgun by person under the age of 18 years, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-132.md
- 16-11-133, Minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-133.md
- 16-11-134, Discharging firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-134.md
- 16-11-135, Public or private employer’s parking lots; right of privacy in vehicles in employer’s parking lot or invited guests on lot; exceptions; severability; rights of action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-135.md
- 16-11-136, Restrictions on possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of knives, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-136.md
- 16-11-137, Detention for investigation of license to carry prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-137.md
- 16-11-138, Defense of self or others as absolute defense, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-138.md
- 16-11-150, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-150.md
- 16-11-151, Prohibited training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-151.md
- 16-11-152, Authorized training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-152.md
- 16-11-160, Use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms with silencers during commission of certain offenses; enhanced criminal penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-160.md
- 16-11-161, Consistent local laws or ordinances authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-161.md
- 16-11-162, Exemption for use of force in defense of others, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-162.md
- 16-11-170, Intent to provide state background check law; construction of part, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-170.md
- 16-11-171, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-171.md
- 16-11-172, Transfers or purchases of firearms subject to the NICS; information concerning persons who have been involuntarily hospitalized to be forwarded to the FBI; penalties for breach of confidentiality; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-172.md
- 16-11-173, Legislative findings; preemption of local regulation and lawsuits; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-173.md
- 16-11-174, , repealed through 16-11-184 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-174.md
- 16-11-200, Definitions; offense of transporting or moving illegal aliens; exceptions; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-200.md
- 16-11-201, Definitions; offense of concealing, harboring, or shielding an illegal alien; penalties; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-201.md
- 16-11-202, Illegal alien defined; offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter state; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-202.md
- 16-11-203, Authority of law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws; documentation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-203.md
- 16-11-220, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-220.md
- 16-11-221, Domestic terrorism; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-221.md
- 16-11-222, Persons and conduct subject to prosecution for offense of domestic terrorism, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-222.md
- 16-11-223, Jurisdiction for prosecutions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-223.md
- 16-11-224, Construction; constitutional protections, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/16-11-224.md