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title: O.C.G.A. § 28-5-123. Written application demonstrating eligibility as prerequisite to awarding of grant; award of grants to be determined independently by state agency.
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# O.C.G.A. § 28-5-123. Written application demonstrating eligibility as prerequisite to awarding of grant; award of grants to be determined independently by state agency.

(a) No grant shall be awarded except upon written application which demonstrates in specific terms how the applicant is eligible and satisfies the criteria. All grants shall be disbursed pursuant to grant agreements which state in specific terms the amount and purposes of the grant and the other terms and conditions of the grant.

(b) No grant by the executive branch of state government shall be awarded or disbursed solely upon the recommendation, request, or direction of an officer, member, or employee of the legislative or judicial branch of state government. The award and disbursement of any grant shall be determined independently by the state agency.

## History

Code 1981, § 28-5-123, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1914, § 20.