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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-11-260.1. Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-11-260.1. Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act.

A proceeding under this article shall not be subject to this article to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act, P.L. 95-608, as amended, Chapter 21 of Title 25 of the United States Code. In those circumstances, compliance with such federal law shall be required.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-11-260.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 893, § 8/SB 225.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective May 7, 2019.

## U.s. Code.

The Indian Child Welfare Act, referred to in this Code section, is codified at 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.