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title: O.C.G.A. § 21-5-8. Venue.
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# O.C.G.A. § 21-5-8. Venue.

Venue for prosecution of civil violations of this chapter or for any other action by or on behalf of the commission shall be in the county of the residence of the candidate or public officer at the time of the alleged violation or action.

## History

Code 1981, § 21-5-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 957, § 1.