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O.C.G.A. § 35-9-5: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies — O.C.G.A. § 35-9-5

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An appointing authority must issue a certificate of appointment to each special policeman. The certificate authorizes the appointee to exercise powers and duties as defined in related code sections.

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