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O.C.G.A. § 12-5-482: Conservation and Natural Resources — O.C.G.A. § 12-5-482

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If a local government fails to collect and remit required amounts involving state or authority credit, the state treasurer or authority must withhold state funds allocated to that government until amounts are paid and defaults are cured, unless waived or prohibited by contract, federal law, or court order.

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