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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82. Public nuisances.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-12-82. Public nuisances.

The use of any premises in violation of any of the provisions of this part shall constitute a public nuisance.

## History

Code 1933, § 26-2103, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 344, § 2.

## Cross References

Definition of public nuisance, § 41-1-2.

Procedure for abatement of houses of prostitution, buildings used for purposes of lewdness, solicitation of sodomy, § 41-3-1 et seq.