Georgia Statutes
§ 1-3-5 — Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation
Georgia § 1-3-5
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-5 (2026).
Text
Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their passage; but in every case a reasonable time subsequent to the passage of the law should be allowed for the citizen to enforce his contract or to protect his right.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 1-1-1
Enactment of Code§ 1-1-11
General repealer§ 1-1-2
Legislative intent§ 1-1-3
Severability§ 1-1-4
Validating Acts§ 1-1-9
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