Public order fines in Georgia (Articles 166, 173, 174¹, 2025)

Public order fines in Georgia — Code of Administrative Offences as amended in 2025 (sharply increased amounts).

— Petty hooliganism (Article 166) — swearing in public places, insulting citizens and similar acts disrupting public order: fine of GEL 500–3,000 or administrative arrest up to 20 days; repeat by a person already penalised: GEL 3,000–5,000 or 5–60 days of detention

— Non-compliance with a lawful order of a police or law-enforcement officer (Article 173): GEL 2,000–5,000 or detention up to 60 days; aggravated cases: GEL 3,500–6,000 or detention from 7 days

— Insulting a law-enforcement officer (new Article 173¹⁶): GEL 1,500–4,000 or detention up to 45 days; repeat: GEL 2,500–6,000

— Violation of the rules for organising or holding an assembly or manifestation (Article 174¹): GEL 2,000; specific violations GEL 5,000–6,000 or detention up to 60 days

— Deliberately blocking a road, participating with prohibited items: GEL 5,000 or detention; for organisers GEL 15,000–20,000 or detention up to 60 days

— Covering the face at an assembly to prevent identification and other prohibitions (Article 174¹(8)): GEL 2,000 or detention up to 7 days; repeat GEL 2,000–5,000

— If a fine is unpaid, a repeat offence may lead to administrative detention instead of a fine (2025 amendments)

Hooliganism involving violence or grave consequences may fall under Article 239 of the Criminal Code. Source: matsne.gov.ge (document 28216), Law No. 717 of 24.06.2025. This is legal information, not legal advice.