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# O.C.G.A. § 35-9-2. Appointment of special policemen upon application of Governor or subdivision of another state.

Upon the application of the governor of any state or subdivision thereof owning or having an interest in any property situated wholly or partly in this state, the Governor of this state, or any officer or agency to whom or which he may delegate his powers and duties under this chapter, may appoint and deputize as special policemen, with the powers and duties provided for in Code Section 35-9-9, such number of persons designated in the application as may be deemed necessary for the additional protection of such property.

## History

Ga. L. 1943, p. 595, § 1.

## Cross References

Emergency powers of Governor, §§ 38-3-22, 38-3-51, 45-12-29 et seq.