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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-13-77. Applicability of article to practitioner of the healing arts.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-13-77. Applicability of article to practitioner of the healing arts.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the administration of dangerous drugs by or under the direction of a practitioner of the healing arts.

## History

Code 1933, § 79A-704, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1.

## Cross References

Further provisions regarding applicability of article to practitioners of healing arts, § 26-4-130.