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title: O.C.G.A. § 24-11-1. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 24-11-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Custodian” means the person charged with the duty of maintaining public records.

(2) “Duplicate” means a counterpart which accurately reproduces the original.

(3) “Public record” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8-801.

## History

Code 1981, § 24-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.