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title: O.C.G.A. § 22-3-40. ‘‘Public road’’ and ‘‘public highway’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 22-3-40. ‘‘Public road’’ and ‘‘public highway’’ defined.

As used in this part, the term ‘‘public road’’ or ‘‘public highway’’ means not only roads and highways proper but bridges, culverts, and appurtenances as well.

## History

Ga. L. 1927, p. 370, § 4; Code 1933, § 36-803.