Georgia Code § 48-5-51 - Fraudulent Claim of Homestead Exemption Under Code §s 48-5-44 Through 48-5-50; Penalty

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1) Make any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50;

(2) Make any false statement or false representation of a material fact in support of a claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50; or

(3) Assist another knowingly in the preparation of any false or fraudulent claim for exemption under Code Sections 48-5-44 through 48-5-50, or enter into any collusion with another by the execution of a fictitious deed, deed of trust, mortgage, or otherwise.

(b) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the property shall be taxed in an amount double the tax otherwise to be paid.

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