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# O.C.G.A. § 7-1-2. Legislative findings.

The General Assembly finds and declares that the sound, efficient, and responsive operation of financial institutions is essential to the livelihood of the people of this state and to the stability and growth of the economy of this state and region and vitally affects the public interest.

## History

Code 1933, § 41A-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 705, § 1.