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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-64-13. Federal law governs.
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# O.C.G.A. § 33-64-13. Federal law governs.

To the extent that any provision of this chapter is inconsistent or conflicts with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation, such applicable federal law, rule, or regulation shall apply.

## History

Code 1981, § 33-64-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 768, § 8/HB 946; Ga. L. 2020, p. 780, § 8/SB 313.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2020, p. 768, § 8/HB 946 and Ga. L. 2020, p. 780, § 8/SB 313, both enacted a Code section designated 33-64-13 and contained identical provisions.

Ga. L. 2020, p. 768, § 9(a)/HB 946 and Ga. L. 2020, p. 780, § 9(a)/SB 313, not codified by the General Assembly, provide that this Code section is applicable to all contracts issued, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state on and after July 1, 2021.

## Effective Date

This Code section becomes effective July 1, 2021. See Editor’s note for applicability.