Georgia SB443 increases penalties for obstructing public passages and allows for civil liability.
Georgia SB443 amends the state's Code to increase the punishment for obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages. The bill classifies the offense as a high and aggravated misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties if it results in bodily injury or property destruction. It also allows for civil liability for damages caused by the obstruction. The law repeals any conflicting provisions.
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