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# O.C.G.A. § 24-13-97. Construction.

This article shall be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of the states which enact it and shall be applicable only to such states as shall enact reciprocal powers to this state relative to the matter of securing attendance of witnesses as provided in this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 24-13-97, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.