§ 28-5-102. Uniform Standards for Compensation
In making its recommendation, the board shall, insofar as practicable, formulate standards for uniform application in recommending compensation, taking into consideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries or property damage and death under other laws of this state and of the United States. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 712, § 3.
§ 28-5-103. When Compensation May Be Recommended; Factors to Be Considered in Making Recommendations as to Compensation
In any case in which a person is injured or sustains property damage or is killed by an incident for which compensation is authorized by this part, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation: To or for the benefit of the injured person; In the case of personal injury of the […]
§ 28-5-104. When Award of Compensation Not to Be Recommended Generally; Limitations on Amounts; Action by General Assembly Upon Recommendations
In no event shall the board recommend that compensation be awarded to: Any victim of a criminal act not provided for in Code Section 28-5-100; Anyone who: Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; Was, at the time […]
§ 28-5-105. Scope of Compensation
The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for compensation upon the recommendation of the board for: Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim. […]
§ 28-5-106. Limitations on Claims
No resolution for the payment of compensation under this part shall be adopted unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within 18 months after the date of the personal injury or death, the claim is otherwise presented in accordance with law, and the personal injury or death was the result of an […]
§ 28-5-107. Reports on Claims Transmitted to the General Assembly
The board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly, along with its recommendation on each claim, a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount of compensation recommended, and the board’s reasons therefor. History. Ga. L. 1967, p. […]
§ 28-5-108. Subrogation of State to Claims of Persons Compensated; Damage Actions Against Persons Responsible for Injuries or Death
Whenever an order for the payment of indemnification for personal injury or death or for damages to property is or has been made under this part, the State of Georgia shall, upon payment of the amount of the order, be subrogated to the cause of action of the person receiving indemnification under the order against […]
§ 28-5-120. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Fair and Open Grants Act of 1993.” History. Code 1981, § 28-5-120 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1914, § 20.
§ 28-5-121. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Grant” means any line item appropriation of funds that will be disbursed for a public purpose of which such amount, purpose, and recipient is not identified in the appropriations Act. For the purposes of this Code section, “grant” shall not include: Disbursements made pursuant to the Quality Basic […]
§ 28-5-122. Publication of Description of Grant Program by Agency as Prerequisite to Making Grants
Before any state agency may make any grant of public funds or of funds otherwise within its power of disposition, the state agency must publish in print or electronically a description of the grant program in the Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia and the Secretary of State shall […]