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# O.C.G.A. § 36-69A-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Public agency” means:

(A) Any political subdivision of this state other than a county school district or independent school district;

(B) Any volunteer fire department;

(C) Any volunteer rescue squad;

(D) Any agency of the state government or of the United States; and

(E) Any political subdivision of another state.

(2) “State” means a state of the United States.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-69A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 686, § 1/HB 570.