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O.C.G.A. § 36-11-5: Local Government — O.C.G.A. § 36-11-5
What this law says, in plain English
County treasurers must record unpaid orders annually on December 1st. Legally issued orders presented but unpaid due to insufficient funds earn interest up to 7% per annum.
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