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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-17-12. Uniformity across jurisdictions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-17-12. Uniformity across jurisdictions.

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration should be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.

## History

Code 1981, § 9-17-12, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 646, § 2/SB 234.