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# O.C.G.A. § 36-73-1. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide certain conditions, limitations, and restrictions upon the exercise of the powers granted to counties and municipalities to enter into contracts for regional facilities under Article IX, Section IV, Paragraph IV of the Constitution.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-73-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 699, § 1.