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title: O.C.G.A. § 2-7-18. Judicial proceeding where owner refuses to act or to permit Commissioner to act; expenses and court costs.
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# O.C.G.A. § 2-7-18. Judicial proceeding where owner refuses to act or to permit Commissioner to act; expenses and court costs.

In case any person or persons refuse to execute the directions of the Commissioner or refuse to allow the Commissioner or his agents to do so, the judge of the superior court of the county having jurisdiction over such person, upon complaint filed by the Commissioner or any citizen, shall cite the person or persons to appear before him within three days after notice is served. The judge may hear and determine all these cases. Upon satisfactory evidence, the judge shall cause the prescribed treatment to be executed. The expenses thereof and the costs of court shall be collected from the owner or owners of the affected material.

## History

Ga. L. 1898, p. 94, § 6; Civil Code 1910, § 2125; Code 1933, § 5-708; Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, § 9.