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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-8-10. Deposit of funds in banks or depositories — Requirement generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-8-10. Deposit of funds in banks or depositories — Requirement generally.

All funds belonging to the state or to any of its bureaus, commissions, boards, or departments shall be deposited in designated state depositories. Every collecting officer and every officer to hold public funds who receives any money belonging to any public body shall promptly deposit the money in a designated state depository.

## History

Ga. L. 1933, p. 78, § 6; Code 1933, § 89-810.

## Cross References

State depositories, § 50-17-50 et seq.