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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-3-1. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-3-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board of regents” or “board” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(2) “University system” or “system” means the University System of Georgia.