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It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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After satisfying itself that\nthe statements and invoices are correct, the governing body shall cause warrants\nto be issued on the county or city treasurer, or other disbursing officer, for\nthe payment of such accounts and invoices.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 53-178; 1982, c. 636; 1992, c. 859.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}