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O.C.G.A. § 16-8-15: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-8-15
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines a felony offense for architects, engineers, contractors, and others who fraudulently misuse payment proceeds intended for property improvements instead of paying for labor, services, or materials related to that specific improvement.
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