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title: O.C.G.A. § 3-3-31. Legislative findings.
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# O.C.G.A. § 3-3-31. Legislative findings.

The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that the direct shipment of alcoholic beverages by persons in the business of selling alcoholic beverages in other states or countries to residents of this state in violation of this title poses a serious threat to the public health, safety, revenue, and the economy of Georgia. The General Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the present penalties for illegal direct shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents of this state are inadequate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this title and that the measures provided for in Code Section 3-3-32 are fully consistent with the powers conferred upon the State of Georgia by the Twenty-first Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

## History

Code 1981, § 3-3-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 399, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 128, § 3.

## Cross References

Creation of limited exceptions, § 3-6-30.