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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-12-242. Pecans on public right of way; removal out of harvest season.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-12-242. Pecans on public right of way; removal out of harvest season.

Any pecans remaining on public roads, streets, or highway rights of way during any portion of the calendar year except the harvesting season shall be deemed to be abandoned by the owner of the pecans; and it shall not be unlawful for any person to remove such pecans from such public rights of way.

## History

Ga. L. 1976, p. 272, § 3.