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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-4-124. Transfer of state funds for use in programs to eradicate contagious or infectious diseases; repayment of funds.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-4-124. Transfer of state funds for use in programs to eradicate contagious or infectious diseases; repayment of funds.

Whenever a program of eradication of a contagious or infectious disease requires funds in excess of funds available for the purpose of eradicating such disease, the Governor may transfer from any available funds in the state treasury such sum of money as may be necessary to meet such emergency; and such money so transferred shall be repaid to the fund from which transferred when money becomes available for that purpose by a legislative appropriation or otherwise.

## History

Ga. L. 1969, p. 1021, § 11.