The governing body of any municipal corporation may extend the corporate limits of the municipal corporation to include any area which meets the standards of Code Section 36-36-56, under the conditions and procedure provided in this article and in accordance with the procedures provided in Article 1 of this chapter.
History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 426, § 2; Ga. L. 1971, p. 398, § 2; Code 1981, § 36-36-43; Code 1981, § 36-36-53 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2592, § 3.
Law reviews.
For article suggesting that Ga. L. 1970, p. 426 (see now O.C.G.A. § 36-36-40 et seq.) is not a satisfactory vehicle for urban annexation, see 10 Ga. L. Rev. 169 (1975).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 36 - Annexation of Territory
Article 4 - Annexation Pursuant to Resolution and Referendum
§ 36-36-50. Purpose of Article
§ 36-36-51. Legislative Declaration of Policy
§ 36-36-53. Authorization of Annexation Generally
§ 36-36-54. Standards and Requirements for Area Proposed to Be Annexed
§ 36-36-56. Plans and Report for Extension of Services to Area Proposed to Be Annexed