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# O.C.G.A. § 33-20-2. Purpose and construction of chapter.

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter and the policy of this state to promote and finance quality health care services of demonstrated need, efficiently provided and properly utilized at a reasonable cost, in order to maintain the standing and promote the progress of comprehensive health care services in this state. This chapter shall be construed liberally to promote its humanitarian purposes.

## History

Code 1933, § 56-1700a, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1461, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 724, § 1.