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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-6A-3. Legislative intent.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-6A-3. Legislative intent.

The intent of this chapter is to provide stewardship for state parks, state lands, and wildlife management areas; support local parks and trails; and protect critical conservation land.

## History

Code 1981, § 12-6A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 541, § 1/HB 332.