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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-17-20. Immunity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-17-20. Immunity.

For any action taken or any proceeding had under this chapter or under color of law, the Secretary of State shall be immune from liability and suit to the same extent that any judge of any court of general jurisdiction in this state would be immune.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-17-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 490, § 1.