Georgia Code, Title 15, Chapter 16, Article 3 - Sheriff Offices' Nomenclature

• § 15-16-50 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Sheriff Offices' Nomenclature Act of 1997."
• § 15-16-51 - Use of Sheriff's Office Name
  It is declared to be contrary to the health, safety, and public welfare of the people of this state for any individual or organization...
• § 15-16-52 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Badge" means any official badge used in the past or present by members of any sheriff's...
• § 15-16-53 - Unauthorized Use of Sheriff's Office Name a Violation
  Whoever, except with the express written permission of the sheriff, knowingly uses words pertaining to such sheriff's office in connection with the planning, conduct,...
• § 15-16-54 - Symbol, Seal, or Badge of Sheriff's Office; Unauthorized Use
  The sheriff, at his or her sole discretion, shall determine any symbol, seal, badge, or other nomenclature to be used by the sheriff's office...
• § 15-16-55 - Requests to Use Sheriff's Office Symbols
  Any person wishing permission to use either sheriff's office nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the chief deputy sheriff or...
• § 15-16-56 - Injunction to Restrain Violation
  Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 15-16-53 or 15-16-54, the sheriff shall have the right to apply to...
• § 15-16-57 - Civil Penalty; Attorney's Fees
  In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 15-16-53 or 15-16-54, where the violation is willful, the sheriff...
• § 15-16-58 - Damages Recoverable for Unauthorized Use of Symbols
  Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of a...
• § 15-16-59 - Violation a Felony; Penalty
  Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a...

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