This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act." OCGA § 16-14-1
(a) The General Assembly finds that a severe problem is posed in this state by the increasing sophistication of various criminal elements and the increasing extent to which the state and its citizens are harmed as a result of the activities of these elements. (b) The General Assembly declares that the intent of this chapter is to impose sanctions against those who violate this chapter and to provide compensation to persons injured or aggrieved by such violations. It is not the intent of the General
(a) Any person convicted of the offense of engaging in activity in violation of Code Section 16-14-4 shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by not less than five nor more than 20 years' imprisonment or the fine specified in subsection (b) of this Code section, or both. (b) In lieu of any fine otherwise authorized by law, any person convicted of the offense of engaging in conduct in violation of Code Section 16-14-4 may be sentenced to pay a fine that does not exceed the greater of $25
The purpose of this article is to provide for the classification and systematic evaluation of various programs designed for the treatment and therapeutic rehabilitation of drug dependent persons; to ensure that every governing body which operates a drug abuse treatment and education program is licensed to do so; and to meet the rehabilitative needs of drug dependent persons while safeguarding their individual liberties. OCGA § 26-5-2 Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 140,§ 2, eff. 5/4/2017.
The department shall create and promulgate minimum standards of quality and services for each designated class of programs. At least the following areas shall be covered in the rules and regulations: (1) Adequate and safe buildings or housing facilities where programs are offered; (2) Adequate equipment for the delivery of programs; (3) Sufficient trained or experienced staff who are competent in the duties they are to perform; (4) The content and quality of services to be provided; (5) Requirements
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-4-2-.02 O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-1et seq. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Nov. 17, 1975; eff. Dec. 7, 1975. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Title and Purposes" adopted. F. Sept. 18, 1997; eff. Oct. 8, 1997. Repealed: F. Sep. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013.