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O.C.G.A. § 38-3-1 Short title
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Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1951, p. 224, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 38. Cross references. — Georgia Antiterroristic Training Act, T. 16, C. 11, A. 4, P. 4.
O.C.G.A. § 38-3-2 Policy and purpose
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(a) Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies or disasters resulting from manmade or natural causes or enemy attack; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with such emergencies or disasters; generally…
O.C.G.A. § 38-3-3 Definitions
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As used in Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Bioterrorism’’ means the intentional creation or use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or any component thereof, whether naturally occurring or bioengineered, to cause death, illness, disease, or ot…
O.C.G.A. § 38-3-4 Enforcement
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The law enforcement authorities of the state and of the political subdivisions thereof shall enforce the orders, rules, and regulations issued pursuant to Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter. History. — Ga. L. 1951, p. 224, § 16.