GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 16. CRIMES AND OFFENSES |
Chapter 11. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY |
Article 4. DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES AND PRACTICES |
Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 16-11-104. Discharge of firearms on property of another
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- (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm on the property of another person, firm, or corporation without having first obtained permission from the owner or lessee of the property. This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Persons who fire or discharge a firearm in defense of person or property; and
(2) Law enforcement officers.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Code 1933, § 26-2909.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 1333, § 1.