10-5A-31 (2019)
Criminal penalties for violating chapter; institution of criminal proceedings
(a) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $50,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both, for each violation.
(b) The Commissioner may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this chapter or any rule or order of the Commissioner to the Attorney General or the proper district attorney, who may, with or without such a reference from the Commissioner, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter.
History
Code 1981, § 10-5A-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1636, § 1.
CHAPTER 5B DECEPTIVE, FRAUDULENT, OR ABUSIVE TELEMARKETING Sec.
Sec. Legislative findings and intent. Definitions. Rules to prohibit deceptive, fraudulent, or abusive telemarketing activities authorized. Required and prohibited telephone conduct and activities; liability. Applicability to persons sub-
Annotations
Cross references. Prohibited telemarketing activities, §§ 10-1-393.5, 10-1-393.6. Penalties for violation of this chapter, § 16-8-12.
ject to other provisions of the Code. Criminal and civil penalties; right to punish under other laws not limited. Remedies, duties, prohibitions, and penalties not exclusive; construction with other provisions of the Code. When offer to sell or buy is made in state.
Telecommunications Marketing Act of 1998, § 46-5-180 et seq.
RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR. Validity, construction, and application of state statute or law pertaining to telephone solicitation, 44 A.L.R.5th 619. Constitutional right to jury trial in cause of action under state unfair or deceptive trade practices law, 54 A.L.R.5th 631.
Unsolicited Calling and Messaging Under Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, as Amended, (TCPA) (47 U.S.C.A. § 227) and Regulations Thereunder (47 C.F.R. § 64.1200) - Federal Cases, 52 A.L.R. Fed. 3d 1.