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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-5-20. Inspection warrants.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-5-20. Inspection warrants.

As used in this article, the term “inspection warrant” means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of any of the provisions of laws authorizing licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Public Health or a local agency thereof.

## History

Code 1933, § 88-301A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 693, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1667, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 5-11/HB 214; Ga. L. 2015, p. 598, § 1-11/HB 72.

## Law Reviews

For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).

For article on the 2015 amendment of this Code section, see 32 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 63 (2015).