Georgia § 16-15-5 Civil forfeiture

Georgia Statutes

§ 16-15-5 — Civil forfeiture

Georgia § 16-15-5

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 16-15-5 (2026).

Text

(a)As used in this Code section, the terms "proceeds" and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2 .

(b)Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this chapter and proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them.

(c)Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with Chapter 16 of Title 9.

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(a) As used in this Code section, the terms "proceeds" and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2 . (b) Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this chapter and proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them. (c) Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with Chapter 16 of Title 9.