A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced LC 41 2905: 15-16-1, 35-8-10
As passed Senate: 15-16-1, 35-8-10
LC 39 3443S/hss: 15-16-1, 35-8-10, 40-6-163, 40-14-9, 40-6-188, 40-6-182, 40-14-18, 40-14-8, 40-14-6, 20-2-65, 40-5-57, 5-6-35, 15-9-155, 15-18-6, 15-18-66, 15-18-96
LC 39 3482S/hrcs: 15-9-155, 40-6-163, 40-14-18, 15-16-1, 35-8-10, 15-16-20.1, 15-16-20, 15-18-6, 15-18-66, 15-18-96, 40-14-9, 40-6-188, 40-6-182