Georgia § 35-9-9 Powers and duties generally; wearing of special badge; reporting of change of address

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§ 35-9-9 — Powers and duties generally; wearing of special badge; reporting of change of address

Georgia § 35-9-9

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O.C.G.A. § 35-9-9 (2026).

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(a)Each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-8 , this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-10 through 35-9-12 shall:

(1)Be charged with the duty of protecting and preserving the property described in the application for his appointment;

(2)Have power to arrest all persons trespassing or committing offenses or crimes on the property described in the application for his appointment;

(3)Have and may exercise the powers of a peace officer, but only upon the property or in connection with the property described in the application for his appointment; and (4) Have power to possess and carry such firearms and other weapons while on duty as may be prescribed by the appointing authority.

(b)When on duty, a special policeman shall wear a metallic badge

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(a) Each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-8 , this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-10 through 35-9-12 shall: (1) Be charged with the duty of protecting and preserving the property described in the application for his appointment; (2) Have power to arrest all persons trespassing or committing offenses or crimes on the property described in the application for his appointment; (3) Have and may exercise the powers of a peace officer, but only upon the property or in connection with the property described in the application for his appointment; and (4) Have power to possess and carry such firearms and other weapons while on duty as may be prescribed by the appointing authority. (b) When on duty, a special policeman shall wear a metallic badge upon which shall be inscribed the words "special policeman." (c) Whenever a person appointed as a special policeman shall change his residence, he shall forthwith give notice of his new address to the appointing authority.