Georgia § 12-3-10 - 1. Directing persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreation areas; penalty.
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§ 12-3-10. 1. Directing persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreation areas; penalty.
Any person who violates any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-3-9 and who refuses to cease such violation after notice may be directed to leave the park, historic site, or recreational area on which the violation occurs. A person shall have no legal authority, right, or privilege to remain upon a state park, historic site, or recreational area after receiving such a direction. Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1981, § 12-3-10.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 253, § 3.)
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