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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The state treasurer is designated a proper authority to receive any of the federal-aid funds apportioned by the federal government under 23 U.S.C. and to receive any other federal funds apportioned to the State of Georgia for public road and other public transportation purposes, unless designated otherwise by the federal government and except as such funds may be directed by the federal government to the State Road and Tollway Authority.
(b) If any provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with or contrary to any laws, rules, regulations, or other requirements of the United States Department of Transportation or other federal agencies, the Georgia Department of Transportation is authorized and empowered to waive such provisions of this chapter in order to resolve any such inconsistency or conflict, it being the purpose of this chapter to enable the department to comply with any requirement of the federal government in order to procure all possible federal aid and assistance for the construction or maintenance of the public roads of Georgia and other public transportation purposes.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 32-5-1 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-32-highways-bridges-and-ferries/ga-code-sect-32-5-1/
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