Georgia § 20-16-17 Liberal construction of chapter

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§ 20-16-17 — Liberal construction of chapter

Georgia § 20-16-17

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 20-16-17 (2026).

Text

This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

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Legislative History

Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 762,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2006.

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