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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-9-20. Short title; statement of purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-9-20. Short title; statement of purpose.

(a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia International Commercial Arbitration Code.”

(b) The purpose of this part is to encourage international commercial arbitration in this state, to enforce arbitration agreements and arbitration awards, to facilitate prompt and efficient arbitration proceedings consistent with this part, and to provide a conducive environment for international business and trade.

## History

Code 1981, § 9-9-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.