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Georgia Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | Ga. Code Ann. §§16-9-120 (1998) et seq. |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | Identity theft is a criminal offense; not less than 1 nor more than 10 years imprisonment or a fine not to exceed $100,000, or both; restitution to any victims may be ordered |
| Who May Prosecute | Attorney General or district attorney in county where crime committed |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | Criminal statute does not apply to those who lawfully obtain credit information for a bona fide commercial transaction or who exercise rights of a creditor in good faith |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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