§ 26-2-41 - Prosecution of violations; notice to defendant prior to institution of criminal proceeding - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 26-2-41 (2010)
26-2-41. Prosecution of violations; notice to defendant prior to institution of criminal proceeding

It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom the Commissioner reports any violation of this article to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the appropriate court without delay and to prosecute the same in the manner provided by law. Before any violation of this article is reported to any prosecuting attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before the Commissioner or his designated agent orally or in writing, in person, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceedings.