O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 16-9-6 (2019)

Punishment for fiduciary in violation of chapter

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Unless a greater penalty is specifically provided in this chapter, any violation of this chapter by a fiduciary in breach of a fiduciary obligation against a person who is 65 years of age or older shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8, or both.

History

(Code 1981, § 16-9-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, § 4.)

Annotations

Editor's notes. - Ga. L. 2000, p. 1085, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Protection of Elder Persons Act of 2000'."

Law reviews. - For note on 2000 enactment of O.C.G.A. § 16-9-6, see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 93 (2000).

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ARTICLE 2 DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FRAUD

Law reviews. - For article, "Misdemeanor Sentencing in Georgia," see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 8 (2001).