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# O.C.G.A. § 36-6-16. Deposits of county funds in designated depositories.

The treasurers of the several counties are authorized to deposit the county funds which may come into their hands as county treasurers in any bank or banking institution which has been designated by law as a depository for the funds of the state.

## History

Ga. L. 1917, p. 199, § 1; Code 1933, § 23-1017.

## Law Reviews

For article considering the public official’s potential liability for funds, losses and torts, and suggesting insurance coverage, see 11 Mercer L. Rev. 288 (1960).