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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-16-12. Retention of newspapers.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-16-12. Retention of newspapers.

The sheriff of each county is authorized to enter into agreements with the judge of the probate court or the clerk of the superior court of the county, or both, relative to the retention of newspapers or copies thereof.

## History

Ga. L. 1974, p. 383, § 3.