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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-8-29. Investigations by director; actions to enforce article.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-8-29. Investigations by director; actions to enforce article.

The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this part and to take any action authorized under this part as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this part.

## History

Code 1981, § 12-8-29, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 412, § 1.