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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-2-5. Appointment, qualifications, and salary of state fire marshal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-2-5. Appointment, qualifications, and salary of state fire marshal.

The Commissioner shall appoint a state fire marshal. Qualifications for appointment as state fire marshal shall be previous training and experience in endeavors similar to those prescribed in this chapter. The Commissioner shall fix the salary of the state fire marshal.

## History

Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 4.