As used in this article, the term: 
 History. Code 1981, § 36-45-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1642, § 2; Ga. L. 1997, p. 860, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 983, § 1. 
  Code Commission notes.  
 Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, “article” was substituted for “chapter” in the introductory language.