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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-12-240. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-12-240. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Consumable hemp product” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 2-23-3.

(2) “Person” means any natural person or any firm, partnership, company, corporation, or other entity.

(3) “Proper identification” means any document issued by a governmental agency that contains a description of an individual, such individual’s photograph, or both; provides such individual’s date of birth; and includes, without limitation, a passport, military identification card, driver’s license, or an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104; provided, however, that such term shall not include a birth certificate.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-12-240, enacted by Ga. L. 2024, p. 455, § 18/SB 494, effective October 1, 2024.