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2006 Georgia Code - 21-2-50.1
21-2-50.1. In the event the Governor declares that a state
of emergency or disaster exists pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51 or
a federal agency declares that a state of emergency or disaster
exists, the Secretary of State is authorized to postpone or extend
the qualifying periods provided in this chapter for the
qualification of candidates seeking municipal, county, or
state-wide office and to postpone the date of any primary, special
primary, election, or special election in the affected area. The
Secretary of State shall exercise the powers granted by this Code
section carefully, and any such postponement or extension shall not
exceed 45 days.
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