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title: O.C.G.A. § 30-3-1. Purpose and intent of chapter.
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# O.C.G.A. § 30-3-1. Purpose and intent of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and enable persons with disabilities or elderly persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their education and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to eliminate, insofar as possible, unnecessary physical barriers encountered by persons with disabilities or elderly persons whose ability to participate in the social and economic life of this state is needlessly restricted when such persons cannot readily use government buildings, public buildings, and facilities used by the public.

## History

Code 1981, § 30-3-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1255, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 1.

## Cross References

Selection of polling places so as to allow access to disabled voters, § 21-2-265.

## Editor's Notes

Application, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Comptroller General, Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, § 120-3-20-.02.