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# O.C.G.A. § 48-9-15. Officers required to assist in enforcing article; powers.

The commissioner of public safety, each sheriff, and each peace officer shall assist in enforcing this article. Each officer shall have the powers necessary for the enforcement and administration of this article including the power to make arrests, serve process, and appear in court.

## History

Code 1933, § 92-1416, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 186, § 1; Code 1933, § 91A-5020, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 309, § 2; Code 1933, § 91A-5014, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 5, § 102.