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O.C.G.A. § 42-1-18 — "Photograph" defined; photographing minor without consent of parent or guardian prohibited; penalty | Georgia Code
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TITLE 42 PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Section 1. General Provisions, 42-1-1 through 42-1-19.

ARTICLE 2 SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REVIEW BOARD

42-1-18. "Photograph" defined; photographing minor without consent of parent or guardian prohibited; penalty.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term "photograph" means to take any picture, film or digital photograph, motion picture film, videotape, or similar visual representation or image of a person.
  2. No person required to register as a sexual offender pursuant to Code Section 42-1-12 shall intentionally photograph a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian.
  3. Any person who knowingly violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(Code 1981, §42-1-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 168, § 14/HB 571; Ga. L. 2011, p. 505, § 1/HB 162.)

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Fingerprinting required.

- Any misdemeanor offenses arising under subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. § 42-1-18 are offenses for which those charged are to be fingerprinted. 2010 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 10-6.

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