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title: O.C.G.A. § 21-4-12. No recall election when officeholder resigns prior to the holding of a recall election.
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# O.C.G.A. § 21-4-12. No recall election when officeholder resigns prior to the holding of a recall election.

If an officeholder resigns prior to the holding of a recall election no recall election shall be conducted.

## History

Code 1981, § 21-4-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 1721, § 1.