Title 1 — General Provisions
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O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1 Enactment of Code
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The statutory portion of the codification of Georgia laws prepared by the Code Revision Commission and the Michie Company pursuant to a contract entered into on June 19, 1978, is enacted and shall have the effect of statutes enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia. The statuto…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-10 Specific repealer; provisions saved from repeal
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(a) The following Codes, laws, and parts of laws are repealed, except as otherwise provided in this Code section: (1) The Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended; (2) All general laws enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia prior to June 1, 1981, except this Code and except as oth…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-11 General repealer
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All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Code are repealed. 18 T.1, C.2 PERSONS AND THEIR RIGHTS 1-2-1 CHAPTER 2 PERSONS AND THEIR RIGHTS Sec. 1-2-1. 1-2-2. 1-2-3. 1-2-4. 1-2-5. 1-2-6. (Effective January 1, 2020) Classes of persons generally; ‘‘natural person’’ defined; c…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-2 Legislative intent
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The enactment of this Code is intended as a recodification, revision, modernization, and reenactment of the general laws of the State of Georgia which are currently of force and is intended, where possible, to resolve conflicts which exist in the law and to repeal those laws whic…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-3 Severability
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Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code or in an Act or resolution of the General Assembly, in the event any title, chapter, article, part, subpart, Code section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Code or of any Ac…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-4 Validating Acts
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The omission from this Code of any Acts passed prior to the adoption of this Code which validated any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state shall in no way operate or be constru…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-5 Effect of adoption of Code upon rules or regulations
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Unless otherwise provided, the adoption of this Code shall not invalidate or affect any rules or regulations which were in effect on November 1, 1982, promulgated pursuant to authority given by law, and such rules and regulations shall remain in force until repealed, replaced, or…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-7 Notes and catchlines of Code sections not part of law
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Unless otherwise provided in this Code, the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within the text of the individual Code sections of this Code, except the Code section numbers included in the headings or catchlines immediately preceding the text of the Code …
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-8 References to state law or this Code
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(a) Unless otherwise indicated in the context, references in this Code to titles, chapters, articles, parts, subparts, or Code sections shall mean titles, chapters, articles, parts, subparts, or Code sections of this Code. (b) Unless there is an expressed intention to the contrar…
O.C.G.A. § 1-1-9 Effective date of Code
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This Code shall become effective on November 1, 1982.
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-11 Rights of aliens generally; purchase, holding, and conveyance of realty
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(a) Aliens are the subjects of foreign governments who have not been naturalized under the laws of the United States. (b) Aliens who are subjects of governments at peace with the United States and this state, as long as their governments remain at peace with the United States and…
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-2 Categories of natural persons
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Natural persons are categorized, according to their rights and status, as: (1) Citizens; (2) Citizens of the United States but not of this state; and (3) Aliens. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 1583; Code 1868, § 1646; Code 1873, § 1652; Code 1882, § 1652; Civil Code 1895, § 1803; …
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-3 Duration of citizenship
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Until citizenship is acquired elsewhere, a citizen of this state continues to be a citizen of this state and of the United States. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 54; Code 1868, § 50; Code 1873, § 47; Code 1882, § 47; Civil Code 1895, § 1806; Civil Code 1910, § 2163; Code 1933, § 7…
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-4 Right of expatriation
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Except in time of war, every citizen of this state shall have the right of expatriation with a view to becoming a citizen of another country with which this state is at peace. Declaration or avowal of the intention to become a citizen of another country, accompanied by actual rem…
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-6 Rights of citizens generally
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(a) The rights of citizens include, without limitation, the following: (1) The right of personal security; (2) The right of personal liberty; (3) The right of private property and the disposition thereof; (4) The right of the elective franchise; (5) The right to hold office, unle…
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-7 Rights of female citizens generally
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Female citizens are entitled to the privilege of the elective franchise and have the right to hold any civil office or perform any civil function as fully and completely as do male citizens. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 1587; Code 1868, § 1650; Code 1873, § 1656; Code 1882, § 16…
O.C.G.A. § 1-2-8 Rights of minors
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The law prescribes certain ages at which persons shall be considered of sufficient maturity to discharge certain civil functions, to make contracts, and to dispose of property. Prior to those ages they are minors and are, on account of that disability, unable to exercise these ri…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-1 History
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Code 1981, § 44-14-369, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1063, § 7/SB 374. PART 4 LABORERS
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-10 Execution of writings and contracts
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Except for wills of personalty of persons domiciled in another state or country, when writings or contracts are intended to have effect in this state they must be executed in conformity to the laws of this state. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 9; Code 1868, § 8; Code 1873, § 8; Co…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-2 Construction of definitions
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As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, defined words shall have the meanings specified, unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires that a different meaning be used.
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-3 Definitions
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As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, the term: (1) ‘‘Abode’’ ordinarily means domicile. (2) ‘‘Accident’’ means an event which takes place without one’s foresight or expectation or design. (3) ‘‘Act of God’’ means an accident produced by physical causes which ar…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-4 Decoteau v
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State, 302 Ga. App. 451, 691 S.E.2d 328 (2010). Cited in Pruitt v. State, 123 Ga. App. 659, 182 S.E.2d 142 (1971); Lott v. State, 123 Ga. App. 781, 182 S.E.2d 546 (1971); Gunn v. Balkcom, 228 Ga. 802, 188 S.E.2d 500 (1972); J.C. Penney Co. v. Malouf Co., 125 Ga. App. 832, 189 S.E…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-5 Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation
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Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their pas…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-6 When laws become obligatory; effect of ignorance
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After they take effect, the laws of this state are obligatory upon all the inhabitants thereof. Ignorance of the law excuses no one. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 8; Code 1868, § 7; Code 1873, § 7; Code 1882, § 7; Civil Code 1895, § 7; Penal Code 1895, § 4; Civil Code 1910, § 7; …
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-8 Binding effect of legislation upon state
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The state is not bound by the passage of a law unless it is named therein or unless the words of the law are so plain, clear, and 134 1-3-8 unmistakable as to leave no doubt as to the intention of the General Assembly. History. — Civil Code 1895, § 3; Civil Code 1910, § 3; Code 1…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-9 Effect and enforcement of foreign laws
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The laws of other states and foreign nations shall have no force and effect of themselves within this state further than is provided by the Constitution of the United States and is recognized by the comity of states. The courts shall enforce this comity, unless restrained by the …
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-10 Designation of ‘‘Girls and Women in Sports Day’’
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The first Thursday in February of each year is designated as ‘‘Girls and Women in Sports Day’’ in Georgia. History. — Code 1981, § 1-4-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 788, § 1. 1-4-11. Designation of ‘‘Clean Water Week’’.
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-11 Designation of ‘‘Clean Water Week’’
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The third week in October of each year is designated and shall be observed as ‘‘Clean Water Week’’ in Georgia. History. — Code 1981, § 1-4-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1403, § 1. 1-4-12. Designation of ‘‘Firefighter Appreciation Day’’.
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-12 Designation of ‘‘Firefighter Appreciation Day’’
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The first Tuesday in February of each year is designated as ‘‘Firefighter Appreciation Day’’ in Georgia. History. — Code 1981, § 1-4-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 836, § 1. 1-4-13. Designation of ‘‘Bill of Rights Day’’.
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-13 Designation of ‘‘Bill of Rights Day’’
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(a) The State of Georgia recognizes the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States as vitally important in articulating and ensuring fundamental human rights. These first ten amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 17…
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-14 Declaration of ‘‘Home Education Week’’
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1-4-15. Designation of ‘‘Bill Elliott Day.’’ 1-4-15.1. Designation of ‘‘Ronald Reagan Day.’’ 1-4-16. Designation of ‘‘Prison Chaplains Appreciation Day.’’ 1-4-17. Declaration of ‘‘Georgia Day.’’ 1-4-18. Designation of ‘‘School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.’’ 1-4-19. Designation o…
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-2 Religious holidays
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The only days to be declared, treated, and considered as religious holidays shall be the first day of each week, called Sunday. History. — Ga. L. 1943, p. 331, § 2.
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-3 Designation of ‘‘American History Month’’
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(a) The State of Georgia recognizes the importance to the citizens of this state of the principles upon which the United States of America was founded and of an understanding of the history of our nation. To encourage the study of American history by the citizens of this state, t…
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-4 Declaration of ‘‘Wildflower Week’’
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The fourth week in the month of March of each year is declared to be ‘‘Wildflower Week’’ in Georgia. History. — Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849. 1-4-5. Declaration of ‘‘Bird Day’’.
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-5 Declaration of ‘‘Bird Day’’
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The second Thursday in October of each year is declared to be ‘‘Bird Day’’ in Georgia. History. — Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849. 1-4-6. Declaration of ‘‘Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day’’. The second Monday in February of each year is declared to be ‘‘Law Enforcement Officer Appre…
O.C.G.A. § 1-4-8 Declaration of ‘‘Children’s Day’’
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The first Sunday in October of each year, beginning in 1990, is declared to be ‘‘Children’s Day’’ in Georgia. History. — Code 1981, § 1-4-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 175, § 1. 1-4-9. Designation of ‘‘Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day’’. The day of April 9 of each year is …