§ 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.
§ 1-3-2. Construction of Definitions
As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, defined words shall have the meanings specified, unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires that a different meaning be used.
§ 1-4-6. Declaration of “Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day”
The second Monday in February of each year is declared to be “Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 658, § 1.
§ 1-3-3. Definitions
As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, the term: “Abode” ordinarily means domicile. “Accident” means an event which takes place without one’s foresight or expectation or design. “Act of God” means an accident produced by physical causes which are irresistible or inevitable, such as lightning, storms, perils of the […]
§ 1-4-7. Declaration of “Peace Officer Memorial Day”; Declaration of “Police Week”
May 15 of each year is declared to be “Peace Officer Memorial Day” and the calendar week in which it falls is declared as “Police Week.” History. Code 1981, § 1-4-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 869, § 1.
§ 1-3-4. Effective Date of Legislative Acts
Unless a different effective date is specified in an Act: Any Act which is approved by the Governor or which becomes law without his approval on or after the first day of January and prior to the first day of July of a calendar year shall become effective on the first day of July; and […]
§ 1-3-4.1. Effective Date for General Acts Requiring Increases in Compensation of Certain County Officials
Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 1-3-4, no general Act which provides for an increase in compensation to one or more of the county officials listed in Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution or Chapter 10 of Title 15 shall be effective until the first day of January following passage of the […]
§ 1-3-5. Operation of Laws Generally; Retrospective Operation
Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their passage; but in every case a reasonable time subsequent to the […]
§ 1-3-6. When Laws Become Obligatory; Effect of Ignorance
After they take effect, the laws of this state are obligatory upon all the inhabitants thereof. Ignorance of the law excuses no one. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 8; Code 1868, § 7; Code 1873, § 7; Code 1882, § 7; Civil Code 1895, § 7; Penal Code 1895, § 4; Civil Code 1910, § […]