§ 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.
§ 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.