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# O.C.G.A. § 2-2-5. Commissioner of Agriculture — Bond.

The Commissioner shall give a bond of $50,000.00 as a guaranty of the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the proper accounting for all moneys, fees, etc., received by his office. The bond shall be furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in Georgia by the laws of this state. The premium on the bond shall be paid by the state.

## History

Ga. L. 1927, p. 206, § 1; Code 1933, § 5-106.

## Cross References

Official bonds generally, T. 45, C. 4.