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§ 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 […]

§ 1-3-1. 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 […]

§ 1-3-2. 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.

§ 1-3-3. 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 […]