Section 16-13-53. Pending proceedings

   (a) Prosecution for any violation of law occurring prior to July 1, 1974, is not affected or abated by this article. If the offense which was being prosecuted is similar to one set out in this article, then the penalties under this article apply if they are less than those under prior law.

(b) Civil seizures or forfeitures and injunctive proceedings commenced prior to July 1, 1974, are not affected by this article.

(c) All administrative proceedings pending under prior laws which were superseded by this article shall be continued and brought to a final determination in accord with the laws and rules in effect prior to July 1, 1974. Any substance controlled under prior law which is not listed within Schedules I through V is automatically controlled without further proceedings and shall be listed in the appropriate schedule.

(d) This article applies to violations of law, seizures, forfeitures, injunctive proceedings, administrative proceedings, and investigations occurring after July 1, 1974.

Code 1933, § 79A-832, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 221, § 1.