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title: O.C.G.A. § 35-1-1. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 35-1-1. Definitions.

As used in this title, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Board of Public Safety.

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety.