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# O.C.G.A. § 50-8-300. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Community Affairs.

## History

Code 1981, § 50-8-300, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 216, § 1/HB 183.

## Law Reviews

For annual survey on administrative law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 15 (2017).