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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-2-20. Notice to show cause.
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# O.C.G.A. § 33-2-20. Notice to show cause.

If any person is entitled to a hearing by any provision of this title before any proposed action is taken, the notice of the proposed action may be in the form of a notice to show cause stating that the proposed action may be taken, unless such person shows cause at a hearing to be held as specified in the notice why the proposed action should not be taken and stating the basis of the proposed action.

## History

Code 1933, § 56-221, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1.

## Cross References

Notice requirements for administrative hearings generally, § 50-13-13.