[1] Originally passed on March 20, 1980, it is known for being broader than the corresponding federal law, such as not requiring a monetary profit to have been made via the action for it to be a crime.

[2] It has been used in several high-profile prosecutions, including in the 2009 Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal, against Donald Trump and others for attempts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election in Georgia, and against Young Thug and other YSL Records members.

[5] Violation of the act is a felony, which provides for a prison term of 5–20 years; a fine of three times the amount of money gained from the criminal activity, but no less than $25,000; or both.

[15] In 2018, a married couple were charged under the Georgia RICO Act for providing illegal, unlicensed dental services and fraudulently billing insurance companies.

[16] In 2022, several people involved with YSL Records including Young Thug and Gunna were indicted for allegedly running the music label as a criminal street gang.