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# O.C.G.A. § 14-5-2. By whom powers granted.

All corporate powers and privileges of banking, trust, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express, and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State. Corporate powers and privileges of all other private companies shall be granted only as provided in Chapters 2 and 3 of this title.

## History

Code 1933, § 22-5101, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 565, § 1.

## Cross References

Granting corporate powers and privileges, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. V.