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GA SB59
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Douglas
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AI Summary
- Prohibits knowingly using another person's protected computer (located in Georgia) to relay or retransmit multiple commercial email messages with intent to deceive recipients or email service providers about the message origins
- Defines "multiple" commercial emails as more than 10 in a 24-hour period, more than 100 in a 30-day period, or more than 1,000 in a one-year period
- Establishes a tiered felony penalty structure: up to 3 years and/or $5,000 for base violations; up to 5 years and/or $10,000 for high-volume offenses (e.g., 250+ emails in 24 hours) or losses exceeding $500; and up to 10 years and/or $25,000 for repeat offenders or violations committed in furtherance of another felony
- Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions with penalties up to $25,000 per day of violation or $2–$8 per illegal email, capped at $2,000,000, with a two-year statute of limitations
- Permits courts to order forfeiture of all income, proceeds, computer equipment, and personal property used in connection with the violation
Legislative Description
Electronic Mail Fraud; definitions; prohibit a person from using certain computers to retransmit commercial email to deceive recipients
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/26/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/26/2009
Science and Technology1/28/2009
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