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title: O.C.G.A. § 46-9-271. Legislative purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 46-9-271. Legislative purpose.

There is created the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority for the purpose of construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger service and other public transportation projects within and without the State of Georgia.

## History

Code 1981, § 46-9-271, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1283, § 1.