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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-174: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-12-174

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to distribute free tobacco product samples to anyone under 21, to fail to check age when required, or to distribute samples near schools/playgrounds. It is also unlawful for anyone under 21 to receive such samples.

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