§ 41-2-5 - Authorization and procedure for abatement of nuisances in cities and unincorporated areas of counties - Georgia Statutes

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41-2-5. Authorization and procedure for abatement of nuisances in cities and unincorporated areas of counties

If the existence of a nuisance is complained of in a county or city of this state, the municipal court of the city, if the nuisance complained of is in the city, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the question of the existence of such nuisance and, if found to exist, to order its abatement. If the nuisance complained of is located in the unincorporated area of a county, the magistrate court of the county, unless otherwise provided by local law, shall have such jurisdiction and power to order its abatement.

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O.C.G.A. 41-2-5 (2010)
41-2-5. Authorization and procedure for abatement of nuisances in cities and unincorporated areas of counties

If the existence of a nuisance is complained of in a county or city of this state, the municipal court of the city, if the nuisance complained of is in the city, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the question of the existence of such nuisance and, if found to exist, to order its abatement. If the nuisance complained of is located in the unincorporated area of a county, the magistrate court of the county, unless otherwise provided by local law, shall have such jurisdiction and power to order its abatement.

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O.C.G.A. 41-2-5 (2010)
41-2-5. Authorization and procedure for abatement of nuisances in cities and unincorporated areas of counties

If the existence of a nuisance is complained of in a county or city of this state, the municipal court of the city, if the nuisance complained of is in the city, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the question of the existence of such nuisance and, if found to exist, to order its abatement. If the nuisance complained of is located in the unincorporated area of a county, the magistrate court of the county, unless otherwise provided by local law, shall have such jurisdiction and power to order its abatement.