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title: O.C.G.A. § 50-32-12. Creation and activation of special districts.
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# O.C.G.A. § 50-32-12. Creation and activation of special districts.

Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. One such district shall exist within the geographic boundaries of each county, and the territory of each district shall include all of the territory within its respective county. Any special district within a county within the geographic area over which the authority has jurisdiction shall be deemed activated for purposes of this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 50-32-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 112, § 7.