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title: O.C.G.A. § 34-8-44. State.
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# O.C.G.A. § 34-8-44. State.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘state’’ includes the states of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

## History

Code 1981, § 34-8-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.