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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-15-1. Short title.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-15-1. Short title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.”

## History

Code 1981, § 16-15-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8.

## Cross References

Reporting of gang activity by hospital peace officers, § 31-54-3.