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§ 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.

§ 28-5-105. 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. […]

§ 28-5-100. Recommendations by Board as to Payment of Compensation; Procedural Rules

The Claims Advisory Board shall have authority to consider and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning payment of compensation to innocent persons who sustain injury or property damage, or both, and to dependent heirs of innocent persons killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime against the person of another or in aiding […]

§ 28-5-101. Procedure for Claims for Compensation

Any person who is eligible for compensation under this part must give notice thereof in accordance with Part 2 of Article 4 of this chapter in order to have such claim brought before the General Assembly for action. Any such claimant shall also, prior to introduction of a resolution for compensation, submit all documents called […]