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# O.C.G.A. § 31-13-15. Investigations; legal proceedings.

The director shall have the authority to investigate any apparent violation of this chapter and to take any action authorized under this chapter as he deems necessary and may institute proceedings of mandamus or other proper legal proceedings to enforce this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-13-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 1990, p. 711, § 1, redesignated former Code Section 31-13-15 as present Code Section 31-13-13.