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title: O.C.G.A. § 37-12-14. Statutory construction.
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# O.C.G.A. § 37-12-14. Statutory construction.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating an exclusive method for a law enforcement agency to establish emergency response teams combining peace officers and behavioral health specialists.

## History

Code 1981, § 37-12-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 722, § 5/SB 403.