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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-40. Written notice or warning sufficient for minor violations of article.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-2-40. Written notice or warning sufficient for minor violations of article.

Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report, for the institution of proceedings under this article, minor violations of this article whenever the Commissioner believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning.

## History

Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 8.