Section 43-24A-24. Fines and punishments for violations

   (a) Any person who acts in violation of Code Section 43-24A-15, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section.

(b) Each act of unlawful practice under this Code section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

(c) Upon being convicted a first time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor for each offense. Upon being convicted a second time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Upon being convicted a third or subsequent time under this Code section, such person or entity shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each offense, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both.

Code 1981, § 43-24A-24, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2010, p. 401, § 6/SB 364.