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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-45-2. Purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-45-2. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and safety through the proper design, operation, and maintenance of public swimming pools.

## History

Code 1981, § 31-45-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3.

## Code Commission Notes

Ga. L. 2000, p. 126, § 1, Ga. L. 2000, p. 526, § 1, and Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3 all enacted a Chapter 43 of Title 31. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, the chapter enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 526, § 1 has been redesignated as Chapter 44 of Title 31 and the Code sections therein redesignated accordingly. The chapter enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3 has been redesignated as Chapter 45 of Title 31 and the Code sections therein redesignated accordingly.