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  O.C.G.A. § 1-2-9 - Rights of citizens of the United States while in this state generally.

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  Certain U.S.-recognized citizens of other states are entitled to the rights of Georgia citizens while temporarily in the state, except for voting, holding office, and certain civil functions reserved by law to state citizens.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-1 - Construction of statutes generally.

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  This section tells courts how to interpret statutes and compute time periods, including how to handle weekends and holidays.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-10 - Execution of writings and contracts.

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  Writings or contracts meant to take effect in this state must be executed according to this state’s laws, except for certain wills of personalty from people domiciled in another state or country.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-11 - Local referenda on abolishing offices or shortening or lengthening term.

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  A local or special Act cannot abolish an elected office, or shorten or lengthen its term, during that elected person’s term unless the affected jurisdiction approves it in a referendum.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-2 - Construction of definitions.

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  Defined words must be given the meanings specified, unless the surrounding context clearly requires a different meaning.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-3 - Definitions.

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  This section defines many words and phrases used in the Code.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-4 - Effective date of legislative Acts.

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  This section sets when acts take effect, usually July 1 or January 1 depending on when they are approved or become law, unless the act specifies a different effective date.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-4.1 - Effective date for general Acts requiring increases in compensation of certain county officials.

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  A general Act increasing compensation for certain county officials does not become effective until January 1 after passage.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-5 - Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation.

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  Laws are generally prospective only, and they cannot impair contracts or ordinarily operate retroactively.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-6 - When laws become obligatory; effect of ignorance.

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  Once state laws take effect, everyone in the state must follow them, and ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-7 - Abrogation of laws by agreement; waiver or renunciation of benefits established by law.

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  An agreement cannot override laws protecting public order or good morals, but a person may give up a legal benefit if doing so does not injure others or the public interest.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-8 - Binding effect of legislation upon state.

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  The state is not bound by a law unless it is named in the law or the law clearly shows the General Assembly intended that result.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-3-9 - Effect and enforcement of foreign laws.

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  Courts must enforce comity for laws of other states and foreign nations, unless the General Assembly restrains it or enforcement would conflict with state policy or interests.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-1 - Public and legal holidays; leave for observance of religious holidays not specifically provided for.

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  Georgia must recognize certain holidays, the Governor must close state offices for 13 days a year for those observances, and state employees may request time off for religious holy days under stated conditions.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-10 - Designation of “Girls and Women in Sports Day”.

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  Georgia designates the first Thursday in February each year as “Girls and Women in Sports Day.”

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-11 - Designation of “Clean Water Week”.

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  Georgia designates the third week in October each year as “Clean Water Week.”

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-12 - Designation of “Firefighter Appreciation Day”.

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  Georgia designates the first Tuesday in February each year as Firefighter Appreciation Day.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-13 - Designation of “Bill of Rights Day”.

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  Georgia designates December 15 each year as “Bill of Rights Day.”

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-14 - Declaration of “Home Education Week”.

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  Georgia declares the first week in February each year to be Home Education Week.

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  O.C.G.A. § 1-4-15 - Designation of “Bill Elliott Day.”

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  The Georgia General Assembly designates October 8 of each year as “Bill Elliott Day” in Georgia.

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