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title: O.C.G.A. § 24-14-41. Proof of de facto officer.
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# O.C.G.A. § 24-14-41. Proof of de facto officer.

An officer de facto may be proved to be such by his or her acts, without the production of his or her commission or appointment.

## History

Code 1981, § 24-14-41, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.