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title: O.C.G.A. § 49-2-20. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 49-2-20. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Inspection warrant” means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of a residential child care licensing law.

(2) “Residential child care licensing law” means this chapter and Chapter 5 of this title and any rule or regulation duly promulgated thereunder.

## History

Code 1981, § 49-2-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-1/HB 228.

## Code Commission Notes

Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, “this article” was substituted for “this part” in the introductory language of this Code section.