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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-4-20. ‘‘Garbage’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-4-20. ‘‘Garbage’’ defined.

The term ‘‘garbage,’’ as used in this part, except as otherwise provided in this part, means all refuse matter, animal or vegetable; by-products of a restaurant, kitchen, or slaughterhouse; and every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise. This term includes the word ‘‘swill’’ as commonly used.

## History

Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 480, § 6; Ga. L. 1971, p. 60, § 4.