Section 16-12-125 - Avoiding or interfering with security measures; penalty; exemption

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or interfere with a properly functioning security measure. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; provided, however, that any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a felony within the terminal or with regard to any aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 25 years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both.(b) Any violation of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense.(c) This Code section shall not apply to authorized agents of the entity owning or operating such security measure.Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 179, § 2, eff. 5/31/2003.Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 911, § 5, eff. 6/1/2002.Former § 16-12-125 was renumbered as § 16-12-128 and amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 911, § 5, eff. 6/1/2002.