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title: O.C.G.A. § 3-11-1. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 3-11-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) ‘‘Food caterer’’ means any person who prepares food for consumption off the premises.

(2) ‘‘Licensed alcoholic beverage caterer’’ means any retail dealer who has been licensed pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 4, Article 2 of Chapter 5, or Article 2 of Chapter 6 of this title.

(3) ‘‘Person’’ means any individual, company, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity.

## History

Code 1981, § 3-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.