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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-8-121. Right to form residents’ council; compulsory participation prohibited.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-8-121. Right to form residents’ council; compulsory participation prohibited.

The facility must permit the formation of a residents’ council by interested residents, provide space for meetings, and provide assistance in attending meetings to those residents who require it. The facility may not compel attendance at or participation in residents’ council meetings.

## History

Code 1933, § 88-1920B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.