Georgia Code, Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 9 - Georgia Emergency Management Agency Nomenclature Act

• § 38-3-140 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Emergency Management Agency Nomenclature Act of 2008."
• § 38-3-141 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Badge" means any official badge, identification card, or security pass used by members of the Georgia...
• § 38-3-142 - Use of Agency Name Without Written Permission Prohibited in Certain Circumstances
  Whoever, except with the written permission of the director, knowingly uses the words "Georgia Emergency Management Agency," "Emergency Management Agency," or "GEMA" in referring...
• § 38-3-143 - Use or Display of Agency Symbols Without Written Permission Prohibited
  Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, current or historical, used by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency...
• § 38-3-144 - Requests for Permission; Grants of Permission At Director's Discretion
  Any person seeking permission to use or display the nomenclature or symbols of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency may request such permission in writing...
• § 38-3-145 - Injunctions to Restrain Violations
  Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of this article, the director shall have the right to apply to the Superior Court...
• § 38-3-146 - Civil Penalties for Willful Violators
  In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of this article, the director shall be entitled to collect a civil penalty...
• § 38-3-147 - Private Cause of Action; Recovery of Treble Damages, Punitive Damages, and Attorney's Fees
  Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of agency...
• § 38-3-148 - Criminal Penalties for Willful Violators
  Any willful violator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.00...

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