Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-1-4

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “property of the department” means any property, whether real or personal, which is owned by or in which there is an interest held by the department.

(b) Whenever it may appear to the commissioner that any person or corporation has committed, is committing, has attempted to commit, or is attempting to commit any act which is prohibited by the criminal laws of this state against, or involving in any manner whatsoever, property of the department, he may, in his discretion, transmit such evidence as may be available concerning such act to the Attorney General or to the appropriate prosecuting attorney who may, in his discretion, institute and prosecute the necessary criminal proceedings.