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2019 Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Article 4 - Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices
Part 4A - Enhanced Criminal Penalties
§ 16-11-162. Exemption for use of force in defense of others
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GA Code § 16-11-162 (2019)
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This part shall not apply to persons who use force in defense of others as provided by Code Section 16-3-21. This part is intended to supplement not to supplant Code Section 16-11-106.
History:Code 1981, § 16-11-162, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.
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