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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-3-21. Construction of chapter.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-3-21. Construction of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter regarding the selling of drugs, devices, or cosmetics shall be considered to include the manufacture, production, processing, packing, exposure, offering, possession, and holding of any such article for sale, the sale, dispensing, and giving of any such article, and the supplying or applying of any such articles in the conduct of any drug or cosmetic establishment.

## History

Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, § 2; Code 1933, § 79A-1002, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1.

## Cross References

Insurance coverage for prescription drugs used in manner different than use authorized by FDA, § 33-24-59.11.