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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-40-9. Enactment of more stringent laws.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-40-9. Enactment of more stringent laws.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the governing authority of any county or municipality may enact more stringent laws governing body art.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-40-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214.