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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-8B-3. Declaration of purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-8B-3. Declaration of purpose.

The practice of the profession of a cemeterian, as defined in this chapter, is declared to be a business or profession affecting the public interest and involving the health and safety of the public.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-8B-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1087, § 8/HB 910.