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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-11-131. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-11-131. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Emergency cardiac care center” means a hospital that has been designated by the office pursuant to this article as meeting the criteria set forth in this article.

(2) “Office” means the Office of Cardiac Care established pursuant to this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-11-131, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 302, § 1/SB 102.