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O.C.G.A. § 36-61-11: Local Government — O.C.G.A. § 36-61-11
What this law says, in plain English
Municipalities and counties may adopt ordinances requiring repair, closing, or demolition of structures unfit for human habitation or posing health and safety risks. Ordinances may define unfit conditions, designate enforcement officials, establish court procedures, and set penalties for tampering with enforcement notices.
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