O.C.G.A. § 43-46-7: Penalty; violation of chapter as constituting an unfair or deceptive act.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) In addition to the criminal penalty provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, any violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”