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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-5-104. Effect of part on other laws.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-5-104. Effect of part on other laws.

Nothing contained in this part shall change or modify existing common or statutory law with respect to the rights of the use of surface water in this state.

## History

Ga. L. 1972, p. 976, § 12.