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title: O.C.G.A. § 51-15-7. Liberal interpretation to accomplish remedial purposes.
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# O.C.G.A. § 51-15-7. Liberal interpretation to accomplish remedial purposes.

The courts in this state shall apply, to the fullest extent permissible under the United States Constitution, this state’s substantive law, including the limitation under this chapter, to the issue of successor asbestos related liabilities. This chapter shall be construed liberally to accomplish its remedial purposes.

## History

Code 1981, § 51-15-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 4, § 2/SB 182.