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title: O.C.G.A. § 7-6-2. Cause of action for individual discriminated against.
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# O.C.G.A. § 7-6-2. Cause of action for individual discriminated against.

Any person denied a loan or credit solely on the basis of discrimination because of sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status shall have a right to bring an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction in an individual, but not in a representative, capacity against the person, firm, or corporation violating this chapter.

## History

Ga. L. 1975, p. 772, § 2.