2025 Georgia Codes – Page 147

16-11-62

Video surveillance

Wiretapping and video surveillance

16-11-63

Eavesdropping device - Possess/distribute

Eavesdropping device - Possession, sale, distribution

(a) Other than law enforcement officers permitted by this part to employ such devices, it shall be unlawful for
any person to possess, sell, offer for sale, or distribute any eavesdropping device.
(b) An “eavesdropping device” shall mean any instrument or apparatus which by virtue of its size, design, and
method of operation has no normal or customary function or purpose other than to permit the user thereof
secretly to intercept, transmit, listen to, or record private conversations of others.

16-11-69

Invasion of privacy - Penalties

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-11-66.1, any person violating any of the
provisions of this part shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by impris-
onment for not less than one nor more than five years or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both.