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O.C.G.A. § 36-72-16: Local Government — O.C.G.A. § 36-72-16

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Knowingly failing to comply with this chapter is a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000 per disturbed grave site. Violating a specific code section carries up to six months incarceration plus fines of at least $5,000 per site.

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