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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-12-50. Legislative intent.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-12-50. Legislative intent.

It is the intention of the General Assembly that, except for recreational bingo, only nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to this part shall be allowed to operate bingo games.

## History

Ga. L. 1977, p. 1164, § 8; Ga. L. 1978, p. 853, § 6; Ga. L. 1993, p. 535, § 1.

## Cross References

Tax-exempt corporations and organizations, § 48-7-25.