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title: O.C.G.A. § 10-1-572. Legislative intent.
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# O.C.G.A. § 10-1-572. Legislative intent.

The purpose of this article is to promote the health, recreation, welfare, repose, and religious liberty of each individual of this state. This article is not designed to be discriminatory in any way or to any group but rather to provide the public with necessary benefits and services at all times, while at the same time protecting the lawful humanitarian, social, and religious rights of each individual.

## History

Ga. L. 1974, p. 186, § 1.