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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-17-9. Maintenance by attorney of deposit in lieu of bond.
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# O.C.G.A. § 33-17-9. Maintenance by attorney of deposit in lieu of bond.

In lieu of the bond required under Code Section 33-17-8, the attorney may maintain on deposit with the state through the office of the Commissioner a like amount in cash or in value of securities qualified for deposit under Chapter 11 of this title, subject to the same conditions as the bond.

## History

Code 1933, § 56-2113, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1.