GUS McDONALD'S SYNOPSIS OF
2001 NON-DUI LEGISLATION

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BINGO PRIZES
BINGO LICENSES
HEAD/EYE PROTECTION MOTORCYCLES
SEAT BELTS FOR CHILDREN
NURSING HOMES
SEARCHES WITH WARRANTS
OPERATION OF TRUCKS ON ROADWAYS
LICENSING OF INSURANCE AGENTS
CONTROLLED/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
RICO ACT
DETENTION OF CONVICTED PERSONS
TRAFFIC FINES
JUDGMENTS AND APPEALS
PROBATION SERVICES - CONTRACT
TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
SEXUAL ACTS, ETC.
ESCAPE, FORFEITURE, SENTENCING, ET.AL.
FAMILY VIOLENCE/STALKING
SEX OFFENDERS
FEES
KEG PURCHASE
GCIC
CRIMINAL - SELF DEFENSE
GAMBLING
CRIMINAL - CRIMINAL TRESPASS
RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION
SETTING BAIL BOND

 

HB 154 (Rep. Buck 135th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/21

Effective - not specified

Changes maximum amount which may be awarded as prizes in bingo

*16-12-60 Relating to bingo rules and regulations:

- $1300 in cash or gifts/day (was $1100)

- $2600 in cash or gifts/week (was $2200)

16-12-60 relates to bingo rules and regulations.

Amended to increase that may be awarded as bingo prizes to $1300/day (was $1100) and $2600/week (was $2200).  

HB 155 (Rep. Buck 135th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/19

Effective - not specified

Change licensure qualifications for bingo licenses

*16-12-53 Relating to bingo licensure of certain nonprofit tax-exempt organizations:

- No license shall be issued to any nonprofit tax-exempt organization unless the organization has been in existence for 12 months (was 24 months)

16-12-53 relates to bingo licensure of certain nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.

Amended to decrease amount of time a nonprofit tax-exempt organization must have been in existence to be issued bingo license to 12 months (was 24 months).  

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HB 184
(Rep. Powell 23rd, Rep. Parham 122nd, Rep. Bulloch 180th, Rep. McCall 90th, Rep. Porter 143rd)

Senate passed/adopted 3/14

Effective - not specified

*40-6-315 Relating to headgear and eye protective devices for motorcycle riders:

Relating to headgear and eye protective devices for motorcycle riders

Adding (e) Violation of this section will not be a moving traffic violation for purposes of 40-5-57

40-6-315 relates to headgear and eye protective devices for motorcycle riders. Amended by adding subsection (e) stating that violation of this section will not be a moving traffic violation for purposes of 40-5-57 (relating to the point system for identifying habitually dangerous or negligent drivers).

HB 248 (Rep. Powell 23rd, Rep. Parham 122nd, Rep. Reed 52nd)

House agrees Senate amend or sub 3/19

Effective - not specified

*40-8-76 Relating to safety belts required as equipment and safety restraints for children under four years of age

- (b)(1) Strikes language allowing a seat belt to be sufficient for children 3 or 4 years old

- Strikes language allowing for exception from the provisions when immediate or emergency attention is required for the child’s personal needs

- Adds language that allows exception when the child’s parent or guardian obtains a physician’s written statement that a physical or medical condition of the child prevents placing or restraining him or her in any such child passenger restraining system

40-8-76 relates to safety belts required as equipment and safety restraints for children under four years of age.

Amended to strike language that allowed children 3 or 4 years of age to use a regular seatbelt. Also strikes language allowing for a child under 4 to be out of a safety restraint for an emergency that is required for the child’s personal safety. Adds language to allow for an exception if child’s doctor provides a written statement that a physical or medical condition of the child prevents placing or restraining him/her in a child passenger restraining system.  

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HB 263 (Rep. Randall 127th, Rep. McClinton 68th, Rep. Jenkins 110th, Rep. Childers 13th, Rep. Manning 32nd)

Senate Conference Report adopted 3/21

Effective - not specified

*31-7-350 Relating to definitions applicable

- (2) Crime means "commission of an offense which constitutes a felony with respect to:

o (H) Changes language to say: Relating to criminal attempt as it concerns attempted murder

o (K) Relating to forgery in the first degree; relating to forgery in the 2nd degree

- (3) Criminal record means "any of the following which have reached final disposition within 10 years of the date the criminal record check is conducted

o (7) Satisfactory determination means a written determination by a nursing home that a person for whom a record check was performed was found to have no criminal record

o (8) Unsatisfactory determination means a written determination by a nursing home that a person for whom a record check was performed was found to have a criminal record

31-7-350 relates to definitions applicable for nursing home employee records checks.

An applicant receives a satisfactory determination after nursing home gives a written determination that record check was performed applicant was found to have no criminal record.

*31-7-351 Relating to request for criminal record check with respect to an applicant for employment in a nursing home

- (a) A nursing home shall make a written determination for each applicant for whom a criminal record check is performed

- Strikes language stating that "no nursing home will be precluded from employing any person with a criminal record"

- Adds language stating that a nursing home shall not employ a person with an unsatisfactory determination

31-7-351 relates to request for criminal record check with respect to an applicant for employment in a nursing home.

Adds language that nursing homes will not employ a person with an unsatisfactory determination. Old language provided that no nursing home would be precluded from employing any person with a criminal record.

*Adds new section 31-7-353:

- A nursing home that hires an applicant with a criminal record shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty in the amount of the lesser of $2500 or $500 for each day that a violation of 31-7-351(a) occurs

- The civil monetary penalty shall be imposed only from the time the nursing home administrator knew or should have known that the nursing home has in its employ an individual with a criminal record and until the date such individual is terminated

31-7-353 is a new Code section.

"A nursing home that hires an applicant with a criminal record shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty in the amount of the lesser of $2500 or $500 for each day that a violation occurs. The civil monetary penalty shall be imposed only from the time the nursing home administrator knew or should have known that the nursing home has in its employ an individual with a criminal record and until the date such individual is terminated."

*31-39-4 Relating to person authorized to issue order not to resuscitate:

(a) Adds "staff member of an assisted living facility or a personal care home" to list of those able to withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation upon physician’s orders

31-39-4 relates to person authorized to issue order not to resuscitate.

Amended to add "staff member of an assisted living facility or a personal care home" to list of those able to withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation upon physician’s orders.  

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HB 292 (Rep. Teper 61st, Smith 12th, Jenkins 110th, Snow 2nd)

Senate passed/adopted 3/13

Effective - not specified

*New code section: 17-5-21.1 Relating to searches with warrants:

- (a) A judge may issue search warrants by video conference

- (b) Judge shall have visual and audible contact with all affiants and witnesses giving testimony

- (c) Affiant and judge sign by reasonable means (including, not limited to typewritten name, signature affixed by electronic stylus)

- Shall be deemed written for meaning of 17-5-21

- Shall be deemed to comply with the issuance requirements of 17-5-22

- (d) Judge shall administer oath to all testifying by video conference

- (e) All video recordings and documents submitted via recording shall be maintained as part of the record

17-5-21.1 is a new Code section. It relates to searches with warrants.

Provides for issuance of search warrants by video conference. Judge should have visual and audible contact with all affiants and witnesses giving testimony; judge shall administer oath to all those testifying by video conference; affiants and judge should sign by any reasonable means (including electronic mark); all video recordings and documents submitted via recording will be maintained as part of the record.  

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HB 345 (Rep. Twiggs 8th, Rep. Channell 111th, Rep. Morris 155th, Rep. Wix 33rd, Rep. Smith 12th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/13

Effective - not specified

*40-6-52 Relating to driving on the right side of roadways, overtaking and passing, and following too closely:

(b) With three or more lanes, unlawful for truck to operate in any lanes except 2 most right-hand lanes, except when truck is preparing for left turn (added: "or as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this Code section")

(c) With two lanes, unlawful for truck to operate in left lane except when passing, preparing for left turn (added: "or as otherwise provided for by subsection (d) of this Code section")

(d) With four or more lanes, DOT may designate specific lanes that either prohibit or allow trucks. Where truck usage has been so designated and indicated as such by signs erected by the DOT it shall be unlawful for any truck to operate in any lanes other than as designated

40-6-52 relates to driving on the right side of roadways, overtaking and passing, and following too closely.

Amended by adding subsection (d) that on interstate highway with four or more lanes with movement in the same direction, the DOT may designate specific lanes that either prohibit or allow trucks. Where such designation exists, it is unlawful for trucks to operate in lanes not designated.  

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HB 352 (Rep. Lord 121st, Rep. Bannister 77th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/19

Effective - not specified

*33-23-4(g) Violation shall be misdemeanor as by 17-10-3

33-23-4 relates to the licensing of insurance agents

Subsection (g) provides that willful violation of this provision will be a misdemeanor.  

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HB 510 (Rep. Parham 122nd, Rep. Stephens 150th, Rep. Graves 125th, Rep. Parrish 144th, Rep. Twiggs 8th, Rep. Willard 44th)

House agrees Senate amend or sub 3/21

Effective - not specified

*16-13-15 Relating to Schedule I controlled substances:

- (5) Adding "provided, however, that this does not include any amount naturally and normally occurring in the human body

16-13-15 relates to Schedule I controlled substances.

Adding "provided, however, that this does not include any amount naturally and normally occurring in the human body.

*16-13-56 Relating to penalties for violations:

- (b) In addition to any penalty imposed by law for violation of this article, if the sentencing court finds that in committing a violation of this article, the D contributed to a release of hazardous waste, a hazardous constituent, or a hazardous substance, the court shall require such D to make restitution to the State of Georgia for the reasonable costs of activities associated with the cleanup of environmental hazards, including legal expenses incurred by the state

- Restitution made shall not preclude the State of Georgia from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law

- Restitution authorized by this Code section is supplemental and not exclusive

16-13-56 relates to penalties for violations.

Adds that to any penalty imposed by law for violation of this article, if the sentencing court finds that in committing a violation of this article, the D contributed to a release of hazardous waste, a hazardous constituent, or a hazardous substance, the court shall require such D to make restitution to the State of Georgia for the reasonable costs of activities associated with the cleanup of environmental hazards, including legal expenses incurred by the state. Restitution made shall not preclude the State of Georgia from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law. Restitution authorized by this Code section is supplemental and not exclusive.

*16-13-70.1 New Code Section:

- Any term used in this article and not defined in this article but defined in 16-3-21 shall have the meaning of 16-13-21

16-13-70.1 is a new Code Section

Any term used in this article and not defined in this article but defined in 16-3-21 shall have the meaning of 16-13-21.

*16-13-71 Relating to the list of dangerous drugs:

Adding: (160.2) Chenodiol; (160.15) Cetirizine; (920) Sulfathiazole; (22.5) Alosetron; (62.8) Argatroban; (64.1) Arsenic triozide; (76.5) Balsalazide; (97.3) Bexarotene; (160.15) Cetirizine; (160.16) Cetrorelix; (160.17) Cevimeline; (160.2) Chenodiol; (192.03) Ciclopirox; (194.4) Cilexetil; (221.5) Cupric chloride - injectable; (315.7) Docosanol - see exceptions; (390.7) Fludeoxyglucose; (404.3) Follitropin; (408.8) Gadoversetamide; (412.03) Gatifloxacin; (412.3) Gemtuzumab ozogamicin; (474.4) Insulin glargine; (516.7) Levobetaxolol; (522.5) Linezolid; (529.5) Lopinavir; (552.5) Meloxicam; (563.5) Mequinol; (622.3) Mitoxantrone; (644.9) Nitric oxide - for use in humans; (667.5) Oxcarbazepine; (680.5) Ozogamicin; (685.7) Pantoprazole; (703.6) Perfluoroalkylpolyether; (751.5) Polytetrafluoroethylene; (752.2) Poractant Alpha; (785.5) Proguanil; (843.83) Rivastigmine; (920) Reserved; (922.5) Sulfathiazole; (967.2) Tinzaparin; (1002.5) Triptorelin; (1019.5) Unoprostone; (1029.5) Verteporfin; (1042.92) Zonisamide; (8.5) Docosanol - when used in 10 percent topical preparation to treat fever blisters, cold sores, or fever blisters and cold sores

16-13-71 Relating to the list of dangerous drugs.

Added to the list of dangerous drugs.  

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HB 657 (Rep. Broome 160th, Rep. Skipper 137th, Rep. Shanahan 10th, Rep. Stokes 92nd, Rep. Lanier 145th, Rep. Collins 29th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/21

Effective - July 1, 2001; applies where at least one racketeering activity occurs on or after that date; prior law shall apply when no acts occur on or after that date

*16-14-3 Relating to definitions applicable to the Georgia RICO Act

- (8) Changes "incidents" to "acts"

- Acts "in furtherance of one or more incidents, schemes or transactions" that have similar…

16-14-3 relates to definitions applicable to the Georgia RICO Act.

Changes "incidents" to "acts." Acts "in furtherance of one or more incidents, schemes or transactions" that have similar…

HB 658 (Rep. Wix 33rd, Rep. Golick 30th, Speaker Murphy 18th, Rep. Barnes 97th)

House agrees Senate amend or sub 3/21

Effective -

*42-5-50 Relating to transmittal of information on convicted persons and place of detention:

- (c)(2) If convicted person remains in custody of the local jail or lockup for more than 90 days after a request for local custody has been filed, the sheriff through prosecuting attorney may petition the sentencing court for a hearing to determine whether person should be transferred to the custody of the commissioner of corrections

- Notice of petition must be sent to attorney of record for the convicted person by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery

- Court should consider merit of the appeal, available space in the local jail, problems or dangers that result from the presence of the convicted person in the local jail, and other factors raised by the sheriff or the attorney of record for the convicted person

- If court finds person should be transferred, must be processed, assigned and transferred as provided in (a) and (b) of this section

42-5-50 relates to transmittal of information on convicted persons and place of detention.

If convicted person remains in custody of the local jail or lockup for more than 90 days after a request for local custody has been filed, the sheriff through prosecuting attorney may petition the sentencing court for a hearing to determine whether person should be transferred to the custody of the commissioner of corrections. Court should consider merit of the appeal, available space in the local jail, problems or dangers that result from the presence of the convicted person in the local jail, and other factors raised by the sheriff or the attorney of record for the convicted person  

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HB 678 (Rep. Snow 2nd, Speaker Murphy 18th, Rep. Coleman 142nd, Rep. Stuckey 67th)

House agrees on Senate amend or sub 3/21

Effective - not specified

*40-6-1 Relating to motor vehicles and traffic:

- Maximum fines for first offense of violation of any lawful speed limit

o 5 or less: $0

o More than 5 and less than 10: $25

o More than 10 and less than 14: $100

o More than 14 and less than 19: $125

o More than 19 and less than 24: $150

o More than 24 and less than 34: $500

40-6-1 relates to motor vehicles and traffic. Maximum fines for first offense of violation of any lawful speed limit are: More than 5 and less than 10: $25; more than 10 and less than 14: $100; more than 14 and less than 19: $125; more than 19 and less than 24: $150; more than 24 and less than 34: $500.

*40-6-20 Relating to required obedience to traffic-control devices and presumptions:

- (a) Electronic device on traffic lights - misdemeanor

- (f)(1)(A) Owner = registrant of a motor vehicle (except rental car co.s)

- (f)(1)(B)(ii) Traffic-control signal of red circle or red arrow, rear of vehicle in disregard for the signal, license plate, (f)(1)(B)(i)(I) need two or more photographs, (II) microphotographs, electronic images, (II)or a videotape showing these things

- (f)(3)(A) Not more than $70

- (f)(3)(B) Must mail citation not later than 10 days after the alleged violation

- Citation must include: (i) date and time of violation, location of intersection, amount, and due date

- (ii) Must also send copy of the recorded image; (iii)certificate sworn to or affirmed by a trained law enforcement officer or technician employed by a law enforcement officer or a technician of the law enforcement agency; (iv) statement of the inference ((f)(3)(D) preponderance of the evidence, image is prima-facie evidence coupled with proof that D was registered owner of the vehicle - trier of fact is able to infer that the owner was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, inference may be rebutted with (i) testimony, (ii) proof that vehicle was stolen at that time (police report) or has (iii) sworn notarized statement identifying the driver at the time); (v) information advising the owner when he may contest; (vi) warning that failure to pay will waive any right to contest liability

- (f)(4) Not a moving traffic violation for purposes of points assessment

- Violations are non-criminal

- Not a conviction

- Will not be made part of the operators record

- Shall not be used for any insurance purposes

- (7) Recorded images shall not be a public record

- (8) This does not limit law enforcement to the use of traffic-control signal monitoring devices, an obtain evidence from other sources

- 40-14-21(c): Fines collected cannot be paid to the mfg or vendor of the traffic-control signal monitoring devices; compensation paid by the county or municipality shall be based on the value of the equipment and not based on the number of traffic citations issued or the revenue generated by the devices

- 40-14-23: must have signs

40-6-20 relates to required obedience to traffic-control devices and presumptions.

Provides for electronic recording devices on traffic signals. If vehicle is shown to have passed through the signal with red circle or red arrow is a violation. Citation will be sent to address of record owner of license tag. There will be a presumption that the owner of the car was driving, may be rebutted with testimony, proof that car was stolen, or sworn and notarized statement of another person that s/he was driving the vehicle at the time of the violation.

*40-14-24: report on the use of these devices to Gov, Lt. Gov, and Speaker on preceding year including (1) description of the locations where they are used (2) number of violations recorded at each location each month (3) number of citations issued total (4) number of fines and total amounts of fines paid after citation without contest (5) number of violations adjudicated and results of such adjudications, including a breakdown of dispositions made (6) total amount of fines paid and (7) quality of the adjudication process and its results

40-14-24 provides that a report on these devices will be sent yearly to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and the Speaker of the House.  

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HB 810 (Rep. Jenkins 110th, Rep. Holland 157th, Rep. Forster 3rd)

Senate agrees with House amend or sub

Effective upon Governor’s signature or upon it becoming law without Governor’s signature

*5-6-34 Relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, and hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought:

(b) Supreme Court or Court of Appeals shall issue an order granting or denying such an appeal within 60 days of the date the application was filed (was 30 days)

5-6-34 relates to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, and hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought.

Supreme Court or Court of Appeals shall issue an order granting or denying such an appeal within 60 days of the date the application was filed, before was 30 days.  

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SB 13 (Sen. Crotts 17th)

Senate agrees House amend or sub

Effective - not specified

*42-8-30.1 Relating to the contractual agreements for probation:

- Article does not apply when probation services are provided through contractual agreements with private corps or if county or municipal has established a probation system pursuant to 42-8-100

42-8-30.1 Relating to the contractual agreements for probation.

Article does not apply when probation services are provided through contractual agreements with private corps or if county or municipal has established a probation system pursuant to 42-8-100 (see below).

*42-8-100 Relating to agreements btwn chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services:

- (a) County or municipal court with original jurisdiction of ordinance violations where D has been found guilty may hear and determine question of probation for D

- (b) Court can stay and suspend the execution of the sentence or place person on probation; probation period shall not exceed the maximum sentence of confinement that could be imposed on the D

- (c) Court may require payment of fines or costs or both as condition precedent to probation

- (d) Sentencing judge retains jurisdiction over person on probation, judge may revoke probated sentence or sentence or change it during the period of time originally prescribed for the probated sentence to run

- (e) D may have his probation supervision transferred to the county or municipality where person resides

- (f)(1) May contract out probation, striking for person convicted "of a misdemeanor," so now just convicted, still not for felony however

42-8-100 relates to agreements btwn chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services.

County with original jurisdiction of ordinance violations where D has been found guilty may hear and determine question of probation for D. Court can stay and suspend the execution of the sentence or place person on probation; probation period shall not exceed the maximum sentence of confinement that could be imposed on the D. Court may require payment of fines or costs or both as condition precedent to probation. Sentencing judge retains jurisdiction over person on probation, judge may revoke probated sentence or change it during the period of time originally prescribed for the probated sentence to run. D may have his probation supervision transferred to the county or municipality where person resides. May contract out probation, striking for person convicted "of a misdemeanor," so now just convicted, still not for felony however.  

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SB 22 (Sen. Meyer von Bremen 12th, Sen. Lee 29th, Sen. Kemp 3rd)

Senate agrees House amend or sub 3/21

Effective - not specified

Increase penalties for tampering with evidence

*16-10-94 Relating to tampering with evidence:

- (c) Person who violates subsection (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a felony and involving another person shall be guilty of a felony; shall be punished 1-3 years

- Person who violates subsection (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a serious violent felony and involving another person shall be guilty of a felony; shall be punished 1-10 years

- Except as otherwise provided one who violates (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a misdemeanor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

16-10-94 relates to tampering with evidence.

Increase penalties for tampering with evidence. Person who violates subsection (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a felony and involving another person shall be guilty of a felony; shall be punished 1-3 years; person who violates subsection (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a serious violent felony and involving another person shall be guilty of a felony; shall be punished 1-10 years; except as otherwise provided one who violates (a) involving the prosecution or defense of a misdemeanor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  

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SB 33 (Sen. James 35th)

House passed/adopted 3/14

Effective upon Governor’s signature or upon it becoming law without such approval

*16-6-9 Relating to the offense of prostitution:

- Changes language, "sexual act" in place of "act

- Included but not limited to sexual intercourse "or sodomy"

- For money "or other items of value"

 16-6-9 relates to the offense of prostitution.

Changes language, "sexual act" in place of "act; sexual act includes but is not limited to sexual intercourse "or sodomy"; adds "other items of value" to cause to be prostitution, not just "for money."

*16-6-13 Relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12:

- (b) "or pimping" added - pimping or pandering

- Changes age to under 18 (was 17)

- Changes punishment to 5-20 years (was 1-5) and fined (stay at 2500-10K)

16-6-13 relates to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12.

Adds "or pimping" to "pandering; changes age to under 18, was under 17; changes punishment to 5-20 years (was 1-5) and fined (stay at 2500-10K).

*16-6-14 Relating to the offense of pandering by compulsion:

Changes female to "person"

16-6-14 relates to the offense of pandering by compulsion.

Changes female to "person."

*16-6-15 Relating to solicitation of sodomy:

Relating to solicitation of sodomy

- (b) Changes age to under 18 (was 17)

- Changes punishment to 5-20 (was 1-5) and fined 2500-10K (was 1-5K)

16-6-15 relates to solicitation of sodomy.

Changes age to under 18 (was 17); changes punishment to 5-20 (was 1-5) and fined 2500-10K (was 1-5K).  

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SB 34 (Sen. Hecht 34th, Sen. Fort 39th, Sen. Starr 44th, Sen. Kemp 3rd, Sen. Hamrick 30th, Sen. Ray 48th)

House agrees Senate amend or sub 3/21

Effective - July 1, 2001

*16-10-52 Relating to the offense of escape:

- (b)(1) Person charged with a felony who is lawful confinement prior to conviction who escapes - 1-5 years (was previously in "all other persons convicted" category for a misdemeanor)

- Any other person convicted of escape shall be punished as for a misdemeanor

16-10-52 relates to the offense of escape.

Person charged with a felony who is lawful confinement prior to conviction who escapes punishment will be 1-5 years (was previously in "all other persons convicted" category for a misdemeanor); any other person convicted of escape shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

*16-6-13.2 Relating to forfeiture:

- (c)(1) Motor vehicle operated by a person to facilitate a violation of 16-6-11 where the offense involved the pimping of a person under 18 to perform an act of prostitution and motor vehicle was operated by a person convicted of 2 previous violations of 16-6-11 or 16-6-12 involving a motor vehicle within a 5 year period will be contraband and subject to forfeiture to the state

16-6-13.2 relates to forfeiture.

A motor vehicle operated by a person in an offense involving the pimping of a person under 18 to perform an act of prostitution and motor vehicle was operated by a person convicted of 2 previous violations of 16-6-11 or 16-6-12 involving a motor vehicle within a 5 year period will be contraband and subject to forfeiture to the state.

*17-10-1 Relating to sentencing:

- (a)(1) Judge imposing the sentence may revoke the suspension or probation when D has violated any rules and regulations prescribed by the court, even before the probationary period has begun

- (2)Probation supervision shall not be required for Ds sentenced to probation while D is in the legal custody of the Dept of Corrections or the St Bd of Pardons and Paroles

- (3)(A) Violation of special condition is added to list of "other than . . ." that will put D in probation detention center, probation boot camp, diversion center, weekend lock up or confinement in a local jail or detention facility or other community correctional alternatives available to the court or provided by the Dept of Corrections

17-10-1 relates to sentencing.

Judge imposing the sentence may revoke the suspension or probation when D has violated any rules and regulations prescribed by the court, even before the probationary period has begun; probation supervision shall not be required for Ds sentenced to probation while D is in the legal custody of the Dept of Corrections or the St Bd of Pardons and Paroles; violation of special condition is added to list of "other than . . ." that will put D in probation detention center, probation boot camp, diversion center, weekend lock up or confinement in a local jail or detention facility or other community correctional alternatives available to the court or provided by the Dept of Corrections.

*42-8-34.1 Relating to revocation of probated or suspended sentences, restitution or fines, and the limitation on probation supervision:

- (a) Special condition = condition of a probated or suspended sentence which

o (1) is expressly imposed as a part of the sentence

o (2) is identified in writing in the sentence as a condition the violation of which authorizes the court to revoke the probation or suspension and require the D to serve up to the balance of the sentence in confinement

- (e) If the violation of probation or suspension alleged and proven by preponderance of the evidence or D’s admission is the violation of a special condition the court may revoke the probation or suspension of the sentence and require D to serve the balance or portion of the balance of the original sentence in confinement (was same as for felony offense - court may revoke no more than the lesser of the balance of probation or the maximum time of the sentence authorized to be imposed for the crime constituting the violation of the probation)

42-8-34.1 relating to revocation of probated or suspended sentences, restitution or fines, and the limitation on probation supervision.

Special condition is a condition of a probated or suspended sentence which is expressly imposed as a part of the sentence or is identified in writing in the sentence as a condition the violation of which authorizes the court to revoke the probation or suspension and require the D to serve up to the balance of the sentence in confinement. If the violation of probation or suspension alleged and proven by preponderance of the evidence or D’s admission is the violation of a special condition the court may revoke the probation or suspension of the sentence and require D to serve the balance or portion of the balance of the original sentence in confinement (was same as for felony offense - court may revoke no more than the lesser of the balance of probation or the maximum time of the sentence authorized to be imposed for the crime constituting the violation of the probation).  

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SB 57 (Sen. Thompson 33rd, Sen. Stokes 43rd, Sen. Tanksley 32nd, Sen. Hecht 34th, Sen. Haines 46th)

Senate agrees House amend or sub 3/21

Effective - July 1, 2001

*Adding Article 4

Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry Act

Georgia Protective Order Registry shall be created to serve as a centralized database for statewide protective orders issued pursuant to 16-5-90 - 16-5-94 and this chapter.

Adding Article 4: Family Violence and Stalking Protective Order Registry Act.

Provides for creation of the Georgia Protective Order Registry to serve as a centralized database for statewide protective orders issued pursuant to 16-5-90 - 16-5-94 and this chapter.

SB 66 (Sen. Pelote 149th)

Senate agrees House amend or sub 3/21

Effective - not specified

*42-1-12 Relating to required registration of certain sex offenders

(a)(4)(B) Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2001:

(i) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent

(ii) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent

(iii) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor

(iv) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct

(v) Use of a minor in a sexual performance

(vi) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution

(vii) Use of a minor to engage in any sexually explicit conduct to produce any visual medium depicting such conduct

(viii) Creating, publishing, selling or distributing any material depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

(ix) Transmitting, making, buying, or disseminating by means of a computer any descriptive or identifying information regarding a child for the purpose of offering or soliciting sexual conduct of or with a child or the visual depicting of such conduct

(x) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a minor

(b)(1)(A) Adds "school address, if any" to list of things sexually violent offender must register after release

(d)(1) Strikes language that provided for allowance of person to prove that s/he has not changed his/her residence address as an excuse for not complying with renewal of registration each year.

40-1-12 relates to required registration of certain sex offenders.

Adds to list of what is criminal offense against a victim who is a minor: Use of a minor to engage in any sexually explicit conduct to produce any visual medium depicting such conduct; creating, publishing, selling or distributing any material depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; transmitting, making, buying, or disseminating by means of a computer any descriptive or identifying information regarding a child for the purpose of offering or soliciting sexual conduct of or with a child or the visual depicting of such conduct; and any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a minor. Adds "school address, if any" to list of things sexually violent offender must register after release. Strikes language that provided for allowance of person to prove that s/he has not changed his/her residence address as an excuse for not complying with renewal of registration each year.  

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SB 94 (Sen. Stokes 43rd, Sen. Hecht 34th, Sen. Kemp 3rd)

House passed/adopted 3/15

Effective - not specified

*15-6-77 Relating to fees of clerks of superior courts:

(e)(4)

- No fee or cost shall be assessed for any service rendered by clerk of superior court through entry of judgment in family violence cases, adds "or in connection with the filing, issuance, registration, or service of a protection order or a petition for a prosecution order to protect a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault"

(i)(3)

- Costs associated with the filing of criminal charges by an "alleged victim of a violation of Code Section 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2" or for the issuance of service of a warrant protective order, or witness subpoena arising from the violation of Code Sections mentioned above

- Was just domestic violence

15-6-77 relates to fees of clerks of superior courts.

Adds to the list for which there shall be no fee or cost assessed for services: "in connection with the filing, issuance, registration, or service of a protection order or a petition for a prosecution order to protect a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault." Also, for costs associated with the filing of criminal charges by an "alleged victim of a violation of Code Section 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2" or for the issuance of service of a warrant protective order, or witness subpoena arising from the violation of Code Sections mentioned above. Before, was just domestic violence.

*15-16-21 Relating to fees for sheriff’s services:

(h) No fee shall be assessed against the alleged victim of a violation of Code Sections 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2

15-16-21 relates to fees for sheriff’s services.

No fee shall be assessed against the alleged victim of a violation of Code Sections 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2.

*15-10-82 Relating to hearing fee on application for search or arrest warrant or deposit account fraud citation:

No fee shall be assessed against alleged victim of a violation of Code Sections 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2.

15-10-82 relates to hearing fee on application for search or arrest warrant or deposit account fraud citation.

No fee shall be assessed against alleged victim of a violation of Code Sections 16-5-90, 16-5-91, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5.1, 16-6-22.1 or 16-6-22.2.  

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SB 99 (Sen. Polak 42nd, Sen. Starr 44th, Sen. James 35th, Sen. Walker 22nd, Sen. Hecht 34th, Sen. Price 56th)

House passed/adopted 3/21

Effective - not specified

*3-5-5 New Code section:

- (c) For keg purchase must show identification for all purchasers

- Seller should record date, size of keg, keg id number, amount of deposit

- Also, name, address, date of birth of purchaser, form of ID presented, signed statement of acknowledging civil liability, criminal prosecution or both

3-5-5 is a new Code section.

For keg purchase must show identification for all purchasers; seller should record date, size of keg, keg id number, amount of deposit; also, name, address, date of birth of purchaser, form of ID presented, signed statement of acknowledging civil liability, criminal prosecution or both.

SB 129 (Sen. Meyer von Bremen 12th, Sen. Bowen 13th, Sen. Butler 55th)

Senate passed/adopted 3/19

Effective - not specified

*35-3-36 Relating to duties of state criminal justice agencies as to admission of fingerprints, photographs, and other identifying data to the Georgia Crime Information Center:

- (n) Georgia Criminal Information Center - center or employees, not responsible for accuracy of information contained in the records representing wanted persons, missing person, and stolen property in the computerized files of the Georgia Criminal Justice Information Systems network or computerized files of FBI National Crime Information Center.

- Criminal justice agencies establishing such records bear all responsibilities for entry, update, and removal

35-3-36 relates to duties of state criminal justice agencies as to admission of fingerprints, photographs, and other identifying data to the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Georgia Criminal Information Center - center or employees, not responsible for accuracy of information contained in the records representing wanted persons, missing person, and stolen property in the computerized files of the Georgia Criminal Justice Information Systems network or computerized files of FBI National Crime Information Center. Criminal justice agencies establishing such records bear all responsibilities for entry, update, and removal  

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SB 160 (Sen. Johnson 1st, Sen. Bowen 13th, Sen. Dean 31st, Sen. Gillis 20th, Sen. Hooks 14th)

House passed/adopted 3/19

Effective - not specified

*16-3-21 Relating to the use of force in the defense of self or others:

- (a): adds "except as provided for in 16-3-23" a person is justified in using force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if s/he reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent death or great bodily injury to himself or herself or a 3rd person or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony

16-3-21 relates to the use of force in the defense of self or others.

Adds "except as provided for in 16-3-23 (see below)" a person is justified in using force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if s/he reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent death or great bodily injury to himself or herself or a 3rd person or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

*16-3-23 Relating to use of force in defense of habitation:

To prevent or terminate such other’s unlawful entry into or attack upon habitation, justified to use force which is intend or likely to cause death or great bodily harm if:

Added (2): That force is used against another person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters or has unlawfully and forcibly entered the residence and the person using such force knew or had reason to believe that an unlawful and forcible entry occurred

16-3-23 relates to use of force in defense of habitation.

To prevent or terminate such other’s unlawful entry into or attack upon habitation, justified to use force which is intend or likely to cause death or great bodily harm if:

added "that force is used against another person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters or has unlawfully and forcibly entered the residence and the person using such force knew or had reason to believe that an unlawful and forcible entry occurred."  

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SB 204 (Sen. Polak 42nd, Sen. Streat 19th, Sen. Thomas 10th)

Senate agrees House amend or sub 3/21

Effective - January 1, 2002

*16-12-30 Relating to seizure and destruction of gambling devices:

- (a)(2) Bona fide coin operated amusement machines, defined in 48-17-1, which rewards a successful player only with noncash redemption are not contraband

- (3) Bona fide coin operated amusement machines which are alleged to have been used in violation of (e), (f), (g), or (h) are subject to seizure and forfeiture

16-12-30 relates to seizure and destruction of gambling devices.

Adds language that bona fide coin operated amusement machines, defined in 48-17-1, which rewards a successful player only with noncash redemption are not contraband. Also, that bona fide coin operated amusement machines which are alleged to have been used in violation of (e), (f), (g), or (h) are subject to seizure and forfeiture.

*16-12-35 Relating to the applicability of the part prohibiting gambling:

- (a.1)(1) Single play or one play means the completion of a sequence of a game where the player receives a score and from the score the player can secure free replays, merchandise, points, tokens, vouchers, tickets, or other evidence of winnings

- (c)(1)(B) Prizes must not be exchangeable or redeemable in any manner in this state or any other state, jurisdiction, or foreign country for money, cash, or any equivalent thereof

- The machine is prohibited from awarding as a reward for successful play any item the sale of which is regulated by Title 3, any tobacco products, or any firearms

- (d)(1)(c) Winnings may be exchanged "ONLY" for rewards set out in (A) and (B)

- (e) Any person who give to any other money for free replays on coin operated games or devices described in (b), (c), or (d); first offense: misdemeanor, but if first offense involved transfer of more than $100 in a single transaction or in the aggregate shall be a felony punishable by 1-3 years or a fine or both

- Second and subsequent offenses shall be felonies punishable by 1-3 years, fine or both

- The fine shall not exceed $10K for the first or second and shall not exceed $20K subsequently

- (f) Same punishments for any person owning or possessing an amusement game or device described in subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section or any person employed by or acting on behalf of any such person who gives to any other person money for any noncash merchandise, prize, toy, gift certificate, or novelty received as a reward in playing any such amusement game or device

- (f.1) Same punishment for any person who gives to any other person money for any noncash merchandise, prize toy, gift certificate, or novelty received as a reward in playing a bona fide coin operated amusement machine in accordance with subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section

- (g) Same punishment for any person owning or possessing an amusement game or device as described in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this Code section, or any person employed by or acting on behalf of any such person, who gives to any other person money as a reward for the successful play or winning of any such amusement game or device

- (h)(1) Unlawful for person to receive money from another for free replays on a bona fide coin operated amusement machine

- (2) Unlawful for any person to receive money from a person owning or possessing a bona fide coin operated amusement machine or any person employed by or acting on behalf of any such person for any noncash merchandise, prize, toy, gift certificate, or novelty received as a reward in playing such machine

- Unlawful to receive any money for a gift certificate received as a reward in playing a machine

- (3) Unlawful for any person to receive money as a reward for the successful play or winning of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine from any person owning or possessing such machine or person acting on behalf of such a person

- (4) Violation of (1), (2), or (3) = first offense: misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, if first offense involving more than $100: felony, 1-3 years or a fine or both, fine not to exceed $10K for first or second, not to exceed $20K for subsequent convictions

- (i) Upon arrest, may seize one or more machines or games alleged to have been used in the violation

- Seizure shall be reported to D.A. of county where machine was seized, D.A. shall cause to be filed in the superior court of that county an action against the property seized and provide notice to all persons having an interest in the property so seized

- (j) Each gift certificate awarded for successful play must say: GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS EXCHANGING OR REDEEMING THIS CERTIFICATE FOR MONEY, CASH, OR ANY EQUIVALENT, INCLUDING CHANGE IN MONEY OR CASH AS PART OF AN EXCHANGE FOR MERCHANDISE. CRIMINAL PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE A $1K FINE OR ONE YEAR IN PRISON OR OBTH FOR THE FIRST OFENSE AND ARE MORE SEVERE FOR ADDITIONAL OFFENSES

16-12-35 relates to the applicability of the part prohibiting gambling.

Adds language defining single play or one play as the completion of a sequence of a game where the player receives a score and from the score the player can secure free replays, merchandise, points, tokens, vouchers, tickets, or other evidence of winnings. Adds language that prizes must not be exchangeable or redeemable in any manner in this state or any other state, jurisdiction, or foreign country for money, cash, or any equivalent thereof. The machine is prohibited from awarding as a reward for successful play any item the sale of which is regulated by Title 3, any tobacco products, or any firearms. States that winnings may be exchanged "ONLY" for rewards set out in (A) and (B). Sets out punishment: any person who gives to any other money for free replays; person who gives to any other person money for any noncash merchandise; owns or is in possession of machine; owns location of machine in violation, first offense: misdemeanor, but if first offense involved transfer of more than $100 in a single transaction or in the aggregate shall be a felony punishable by 1-3 years or a fine or both; second and subsequent offenses shall be felonies punishable by 1-3 years, fine or both; the fine shall not exceed $10K for the first or second and shall not exceed $20K subsequently. Upon arrest, may seize one or more machines or games alleged to have been used in the violation. Seizure shall be reported to D.A. of county where machine was seized, D.A. shall cause to be filed in the superior court of that county an action against the property seized and provide notice to all persons having an interest in the property so seized. Each gift certificate awarded for successful play must contain statement as provided in provision.

*48-17-2 Relating to master licenses:

- (d.1) Each master license issued for bona fide operated amusement machines shall include: GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS GIVING OR RECEIPT OF ANY MONEY FOR WINNING A GAME OR GAMES ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; GIVING OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR FREE REPLAYS WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; GIVING OR RECEOPT OF MONEY FOR ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; OR AWARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY OF A VALUE EXCEEDING $5 FOR A SINGLE PLAY OF THIS MACHINE