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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-82-255. Applicability of Georgia law; jurisdiction.
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heading_path: LOCAL GOVERNMENT / Provisions Applicable to Counties, Municipal Corporations, and Other Governmental Entities / BONDS / INTEREST RATE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-82-255. Applicability of Georgia law; jurisdiction.

When entering into any qualified interest rate management agreement authorized under this article, the agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, and jurisdiction over the local governmental entity in any matter concerning a qualified interest rate management agreement shall lie exclusively in the courts of the State of Georgia or in the applicable federal court having jurisdiction and located within the State of Georgia.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-82-255, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 642, § 1/SB 227.