§ 1-3-9. Effect and Enforcement of Foreign Laws
The laws of other states and foreign nations shall have no force and effect of themselves within this state further than is provided by the Constitution of the United States and is recognized by the comity of states. The courts shall enforce this comity, unless restrained by the General Assembly, so long as its enforcement […]
§ 1-3-10. Execution of Writings and Contracts
Except for wills of personalty of persons domiciled in another state or country, when writings or contracts are intended to have effect in this state they must be executed in conformity to the laws of this state. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 9; Code 1868, § 8; Code 1873, § 8; Code 1882, § 8; […]
§ 1-3-11. Local Referenda on Abolishing Offices or Shortening or Lengthening Term
No office to which a person has been elected shall be abolished nor the term of the office shortened or lengthened by local or special Act during the term for which such person was elected unless the same shall be approved by the people of the jurisdiction affected in a referendum on the question. History. […]
§ 1-4-1. Public and Legal Holidays; Leave for Observance of Religious Holidays Not Specifically Provided For
The State of Georgia shall recognize and observe as public and legal holidays: All days which have been designated as of January 1, 2022, as public and legal holidays by the federal government; and All other days designated and proclaimed by the Governor as public and legal holidays or as days of fasting and prayer […]
§ 1-4-2. Religious Holidays
The only days to be declared, treated, and considered as religious holidays shall be the first day of each week, called Sunday. History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 331, § 2. Cross references. Requirement that businesses and industries operating on either Saturday or Sunday accommodate religious, social, and physical needs of employees on those days, § […]
§ 1-4-3. Designation of “American History Month”
The State of Georgia recognizes the importance to the citizens of this state of the principles upon which the United States of America was founded and of an understanding of the history of our nation. To encourage the study of American history by the citizens of this state, the month of February of each year […]
§ 1-2-11. Rights of Aliens Generally; Purchase, Holding, and Conveyance of Realty
Aliens are the subjects of foreign governments who have not been naturalized under the laws of the United States. Aliens who are subjects of governments at peace with the United States and this state, as long as their governments remain at peace with the United States and this state, shall be entitled to all the […]
§ 1-4-4. Declaration of “Wildflower Week”
The fourth week in the month of March of each year is declared to be “Wildflower Week” in Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.
§ 1-3-1. Construction of Statutes Generally
In all interpretations of statutes, the courts shall look diligently for the intention of the General Assembly, keeping in view at all times the old law, the evil, and the remedy. Grammatical errors shall not vitiate a law. A transposition of words and clauses may be resorted to when a sentence or clause is without […]
§ 1-4-5. Declaration of “Bird Day”
The second Thursday in October of each year is declared to be “Bird Day” in Georgia. History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1849.