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title: Ga. Const. Art. VII, Sec. IV, Para. XI. Section not to unlawfully impair contracts or revive obligations previously voided.
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# Ga. Const. Art. VII, Sec. IV, Para. XI. Section not to unlawfully impair contracts or revive obligations previously voided.

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The provisions of this section shall not be construed so as to:

(a) Unlawfully impair the obligation of any contract in effect on June 30, 1983.

(b) Revive or permit the revival of the obligation of any bond or security declared to be void by the Constitution of 1976 or any previous Constitution of this state.

## 1976 Constitution.

There were no similar provisions in the 1976 Constitution.