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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2040. “Multiracial” defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2040. “Multiracial” defined.

As used in this article, the term “multiracial” means having parents of different races.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-2-2040, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1360, § 2.