§ 15-16-58 - Damages recoverable for unauthorized use of symbols

O.C.G.A. 15-16-58 (2010)
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 sheriff's office nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees.