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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-8-63. Administration of article by division; enforcement of article by director.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-8-63. Administration of article by division; enforcement of article by director.

The division shall be the state agency to administer this article. The director shall be the official charged with the primary responsibility for the enforcement of this article. In exercising any authority or power granted by this article and in fulfilling his duties under this article, the director shall conform to and implement the policies outlined in this article.

## History

Ga. L. 1979, p. 1127, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2234, § 5.