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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-180. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-2-180. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(2) “Contaminate” means to cause the loss of wholesomeness for human consumption.

## History

Ga. L. 1976, p. 335, § 1.