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§ 31-1-1 — Definitions

Georgia·Title 31

Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:

(1)"Board" means the Board of Public Health.
(2)"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public health.
(3)"Department" means the Department of Public Health.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 244,§ 3-5, eff. 7/1/2011. Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 1-2, eff. 7/1/2009. Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 392,§ 2-7, eff. 7/1/2009.

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