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# O.C.G.A. § 37-2-44. Statutory construction.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the power of the department to investigate complaints where otherwise authorized by law.

## History

Code 1981, § 37-2-44, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 133, § 3/HB 535.