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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-15-6. Local ordinances not preempted by state law.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-15-6. Local ordinances not preempted by state law.

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing ordinances relating to gangs and gang violence which are consistent with this chapter. Where local laws duplicate or supplement the provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not as preempting the field.

## History

Code 1981, § 16-15-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8, effective April 1, 1998, repealed former Code Section 16-15-6, pertaining to exemption of labor organization activities, and renumbered former Code Section 16-15-7 as present Code Section 16-15-6. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1.