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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-65-1. Legislative declaration of policy.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-65-1. Legislative declaration of policy.

It is declared by the General Assembly of Georgia that in the exercise of powers specifically granted to them by law, local governing authorities of cities and counties are acting pursuant to state policy.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-19-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1337, § 1; Code 1981, § 36-65-1, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 36.