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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-6-24. Adoption of ordinances by counties and municipalities which proscribe loitering or related activities.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-6-24. Adoption of ordinances by counties and municipalities which proscribe loitering or related activities.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent any county or municipality from adopting ordinances which proscribe loitering or related activities in public for the purpose of procuring others to engage in any sexual acts for hire.

## History

Code 1933, § 26-2023, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 131, § 1.

## Cross References

Restriction on registered offenders residing, working, or loitering within certain distance of child care facilities, churches, schools, or areas where minors congregate; penalty for violations; civil causes of action, § 42-1-15.