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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-4-65. Maintenance of quarantine along state borders to prevent introduction of parasites or diseases into state.
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-4-65. Maintenance of quarantine along state borders to prevent introduction of parasites or diseases into state.

The Commissioner shall provide and maintain an effective quarantine along the borders of Georgia by the use of patrols or in such other manner as in his judgment will prevent the introduction of cattle fever tick, screwworm, or other parasites or other contagious or infectious diseases into the state.

## History

Ga. L. 1924, p. 78, § 1; Code 1933, § 62-1019.