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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-161. Consistent local laws or ordinances authorized.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-11-161. Consistent local laws or ordinances authorized.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a local governing authority from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with this part relating to gangs and gang violence. Where local laws or ordinances duplicate or supplement this part, this part shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not as preempting the field.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-11-161, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.