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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-8-16. Deposit of funds in banks or depositories — Deposits showing officer’s official title deemed public funds.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-8-16. Deposit of funds in banks or depositories — Deposits showing officer’s official title deemed public funds.

Money of any public body deposited in any bank by any collecting officer or officer to hold public funds, though deposited in his own name, shall, if the account stands in his name in his official capacity or is marked with words or abbreviations showing his official title or if the bank otherwise knows that it is public money, be deemed to be funds of a public body within the scope of this chapter.

## History

Ga. L. 1933, p. 78, § 6; Code 1933, § 89-814.