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O.C.G.A. § 30-1-6 — American Sign Language | Georgia Code
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TITLE 30 HANDICAPPED PERSONS

Section 1. General Provisions, 30-1-1 through 30-1-6.

30-1-6. American Sign Language.

The General Assembly finds that:

  1. American Sign Language is a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with distinct grammar, syntax, and symbols, and is one of hundreds of signed languages of the world; and
  2. American Sign Language is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and Canada.

(Code 1981, §30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 290, § 2/SB 170.)

Editor's notes.

- This Code section formerly pertained to assaulting, beating, harassing, or injuring guide or dogs assisting disabled persons. The former Code section was based on Code 1981, § 30-1-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 665, § 1. For present comparable provisions, see Code Section16-11-107.1.

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