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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-4-281. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-4-281. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) ‘‘Fishing location’’ means a body of water, whether naturally occurring or manmade, containing fish and for the privilege of fishing there a fee is charged.

(2) ‘‘Participant’’ means any person who enters the fishing location, singly or with a group, either by paying a fee or having the fee waived, for the purpose of fishing, education, or enjoying the outdoor environment and any person who accompanies such person.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-4-281, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1659, § 1.