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title: O.C.G.A. § 46-5-61. Declaration of purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 46-5-61. Declaration of purpose.

Cooperative nonprofit corporations may be organized under this part for the purpose of furnishing telephone service in rural areas to the widest practicable number of users of such service. In addition to furnishing telephone service, such cooperative nonprofit corporations may also furnish broadband services directly or indirectly through a contractual arrangement or through a broadband affiliate.

## History

Ga. L. 1950, p. 192, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 233, § 1/SB 17.

## Cross References

Nonprofit corporations generally, § 14-3-101 et seq.