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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-3-12. Loyalty oath — Elected officers.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-3-12. Loyalty oath — Elected officers.

The loyalty oath required by Code Section 45-3-11, this Code section, and Code Sections 45-3-13 through 45-3-15 shall apply to all elected officers of this state, including the Governor, constitutional officers, elected officials of any political subdivision of the government of Georgia, and local school board officials.

## History

Ga. L. 1949, p. 960, § 5; Ga. L. 1990, p. 8, § 45.