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2022 Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 15 - Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention
§ 16-15-6. Local Ordinances Not Preempted by State Law

Universal Citation: GA Code § 16-15-6 (2022)
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Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing ordinances relating to gangs and gang violence which are consistent with this chapter. Where local laws duplicate or supplement the provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not as preempting the field.

History. Code 1981, § 16-15-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8.

Editor’s notes.

Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8, effective April 1, 1998, repealed former Code Section 16-15-6, pertaining to exemption of labor organization activities, and renumbered former Code Section 16-15-7 as present Code Section 16-15-6. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1992, p. 3236, § 1.

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