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.
History. 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 Section 16-11-107.1 .