Georgia Commons

Title 50. STATE GOVERNMENT

Chapter 2. BOUNDARIES AND JURISDICTION OF THE STATE

16 sections · 50-2-1 to 50-2-28

Article 1. STATE BOUNDARIES

  1. 50-2-1Boundaries of the state generally.
  2. 50-2-2Boundary between Georgia and South Carolina.
  3. 50-2-3Boundary between Georgia and North Carolina and Tennessee.
  4. 50-2-4Boundary between Georgia and Alabama.
  5. 50-2-5Boundary between Georgia and Florida.

Article 2. JURISDICTION

  1. 50-2-20Extent of sovereignty and jurisdiction generally.
  2. 50-2-21Jurisdiction extends to all persons within state limits; court’s option to decline jurisdiction.
  3. 50-2-22State consent to acquisition by United States of lands for government purposes.
  4. 50-2-23Exclusive jurisdiction ceded over lands acquired by United States; exceptions.
  5. 50-2-23.1Lands owned by United States; concurrent jurisdiction authorized; procedure for cession.
  6. 50-2-23.2National Infantry Museum; concurrent jurisdiction authorized; procedure for cession.
  7. 50-2-24Vesting of jurisdiction; exemption from state, county, or municipal charges.
  8. 50-2-25State consent to acquisition by United States of lands for forest and wildlife purposes; concurrent jurisdiction.
  9. 50-2-26Reacquisition of jurisdiction over state maintained highways in ceded territory.
  10. 50-2-27Retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the United States.
  11. 50-2-28Capitol Square designated; state control and jurisdiction over buildings and grounds; Governor authorized to deed part of grounds for traffic movement.