§ 43-43-5 - Penalties
O.C.G.A. 43-43-5 (2010)
43-43-5. Penalties
Any scrap metal processor or his agent who:
(1) Fails to make an entry of any material matter in his records;
(2) Makes any false entry therein;
(3) Falsifies, obliterates, destroys, or removes from his place of business such records;
(4) Refuses to allow any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect such records or any vehicles or scrap vehicles in his possession during the ordinary hours of business; or
(5) Fails to maintain the records required by Code Section 43-43-2 for at least two years
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00.