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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-162. Exemption for use of force in defense of others.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-11-162. Exemption for use of force in defense of others.

This part shall not apply to persons who use force in defense of others as provided by Code Section 16-3-21. This part is intended to supplement not to supplant Code Section 16-11-106.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-11-162, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.