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title: O.C.G.A. § 13-10-1. ‘‘State’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 13-10-1. ‘‘State’’ defined.

As used in this article, the term ‘‘state’’ means the state of Georgia, any agency of the state, and any state authority.

## History

Code 1981, § 13-10-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 820, § 1.