The other departments or agencies of the state government shall assist the department in the preparation of fiscal notes required by this article. Where appropriate, the commissioner shall seek the advice and assistance of local government officials or their representatives. The departments or agencies of state government assisting in the preparation of the fiscal note shall be clearly indicated on the fiscal note along with the signature of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative indicating that the commissioner agrees with the fiscal impact estimated thereon.
(Ga. L. 1981, p. 1809, § 6; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1189, § .5.)