§ 34-9-182. Deadline for Compliance
Except where otherwise specified in this article, funds established pursuant to this article shall have until July 1, 1998, to comply with the requirements of this article. History. Code 1981, § 34-9-182 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1201, § 16.
§ 34-9-174. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this article. History. Code 1933, § 114-629a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1759, § 1.
§ 34-9-175. Hearings or Other Proceedings for Aggrieved Parties
Any party which is aggrieved by any act, determination, order, or any other action of the Commissioner taken pursuant to this article may request a hearing before the Commissioner or otherwise proceed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1933, § 114-616a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, […]
§ 34-9-176. Service of Process; Venue of Actions
Except as otherwise provided in this article, service of process and venue shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Titles 9 and 14. History. Code 1933, § 114-631a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1759, § 1.
§ 34-9-177. Funds Not to Be Deemed Insurers
Notwithstanding any provisions of this article which might be construed to the contrary, no fund shall be considered an insurer for the purposes of Title 33 except for the limited purposes specified in this article; and, specifically, no fund shall be considered to be an insurer for the purposes of Chapter 36 of Title 33, […]
§ 34-9-178. Construction of Article
Nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to employers who elect to self-insure individually for workers’ compensation pursuant to Code Section 34-9-121 and the rules of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation or pursuant to any reciprocal agreements or contracts of indemnity executed prior to March 8, 1960, creating funds for the purpose […]
§ 34-9-179. Application of Chapter 6 of Title 33 to Funds; Enforcement by Commissioner
Chapter 6 of Title 33 shall apply to “funds,” as defined in this article; and, for the purpose of determining whether a violation of that chapter has occurred, a member and its employees shall be deemed to be “insureds” or “policyholders,” as used in the above-mentioned chapter, whichever is applicable. In enforcing this Code section, […]
§ 34-9-180. Officials of Funds Prohibited From Having Pecuniary Interests in Transactions; Exceptions
An officer, trustee, administrator, member of any committee, or employee of a fund who is charged with the duty of investing or handling the fund’s assets shall not deposit or invest such assets except in the name of the fund; shall not borrow the assets of such fund; shall not be pecuniarily interested in any […]
§ 34-9-181. Administrative Fines, Probation, or Additional Penalties
The Commissioner may, after a hearing, impose upon a fund an administrative fine if he finds that the fund, through the acts of its officers, employees, agents, or representatives, has with such frequency as to indicate its general business practice within this state: Refused, without just cause, to pay proper claims arising under workers’ compensation […]
§ 34-9-165. Requirements as to Contracts Between Funds and Administrators Not Employed by Funds
If a fund contracts with an administrator which is not an employee of the fund, the fund and the administrator must enter into a written agreement which shall be subject to review and approval by the Commissioner in accordance with this Code section. The agreement shall set forth the following: The powers of the administrator; […]