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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-5-25. Investigations by division; institution of proceedings by division.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-5-25. Investigations by division; institution of proceedings by division.

The division shall have authority to investigate any apparent violation of any provision of this article and to take any action authorized by this article which it deems necessary and may, after a public hearing has been provided, institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this article.

## History

Ga. L. 1964, p. 416, § 14; Ga. L. 1971, p. 87, § 1.