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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-28-1. “Tourist court” defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-28-1. “Tourist court” defined.

As used in this chapter, the term “tourist court” means:

(1) Any facility consisting of two or more rooms or dwelling units providing lodging and other accommodations for tourists and travelers and includes tourist courts, tourist cottages, tourist homes, trailer parks, trailer courts, motels, motor hotels, hotels, and any similar place by whatever name called; and

(2) Any facility or establishment operated in conjunction with an establishment described in paragraph (1) of this Code section for the purpose of providing food, beverage, laundry, or recreational services.

## History

Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 475, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-1101, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.