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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-65-2. Immunity of local governments from antitrust liability.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-65-2. Immunity of local governments from antitrust liability.

This chapter is intended to articulate clearly and express affirmatively the policy of the State of Georgia that in the exercise of such powers, such local governing authorities shall be immune from antitrust liability to the same degree and extent as enjoyed by the State of Georgia.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-19-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1337, § 1; Code 1981, § 36-65-2, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 36.