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Crimes And Offenses Controlled Substances: Provide Penalty For Trafficking In Methamphetamine, Increase Criminal Penalty For Drug Related Offenses Which Occur In Designated Areas, Criminalize The Use Of Minors For Any Drug Related Activity, Reimburse Political Candidates For The Cost Of Required Drug Tests, Edith M. Shine
Georgia State University Law Review
These acts expand Georgia's drug legislation. SB 593 criminalizes the use of a minor for any drug related activity. HB 1779 criminalizes the possession, distribution, or manufacturing of controlled substances within 1000 feet of certain designated areas, such as playgrounds and housing projects. SB 834 provides a penalty for trafficking in methamphetamine. HB 601 amends Code section 21-2-140 to provide reimbursement to candidates for state office for the cost of required drug tests.
Motor Vehicles And Traffic Driver's Licenses, Uniform Rules Of The Road: Change Definitions, Penalties, And Procedures Relating To Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol And Drugs, Linwood Gunn
Georgia State University Law Review
The package of bills makes it unlawful for any person to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle. The level of alcohol concentration that constitutes driving under the influence is reduced to 0.10 grams, with a level of 0.06 grams for minors under the age of eighteen. The package provides for the publication of the name, address, and photograph of any person convicted a third time of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The package provides for a six hour detention period for persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol …