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2021 Georgia Code
Title 30 - Handicapped Persons
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 30-1-6. American Sign Language
Universal Citation: GA Code § 30-1-6 (2021)
The General Assembly finds that:
- American Sign Language is a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with distinct grammar, syntax, and symbols, and is one of hundreds of signed languages of the world; and
- American Sign Language is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and Canada.
(Code 1981, §30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 290, § 2/SB 170.)
Editor's notes.- This Code section formerly pertained to assaulting, beating, harassing, or injuring guide or dogs assisting disabled persons. The former Code section was based on Code 1981, § 30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 665, § 1. For present comparable provisions, see Code Section16-11-107.1.
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