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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-87-1. Legislative findings.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-87-1. Legislative findings.

Pursuant to Article III, Section VI, Paragraph II, subparagraph (a)(3) of the Constitution of Georgia, the General Assembly finds it to be in the public interest of the citizens of Georgia and a public purpose for counties and municipal corporations to be authorized to participate in certain federal programs.

## History

Code 1981, § 36-87-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 792, § 1.